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Notices. Privacy Act system of records notice

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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on
(240)276-1243. Project: Independent Evaluation of the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program—NEW The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center for Mental Health Services
(CMHS)administers the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CMHS BG). The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant was funded by Congress to develop community-based systems of care for adults with serious mental illness
(SMI)and children with severe emotional disorders (SED), and has been the largest Federal program dedicated to improving community mental health services. States have latitude in determining how to spend their funds to support services for adults with SMI and children with SED. The only requirements outlined in the authorizing legislation for State receipt of CMHS BG funds are provisions to increase children's services, create a State mental health planning council, and to develop a State mental health plan to be submitted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The State mental health planning council is to comprise various State constituents including providers, administrators, and mental health services consumers. Each State plan must: • Provide for the establishment and implementation of an organized community-based system of care for individuals with mental illness. • Estimate the incidence and prevalence of adults with SMI and children with SED within the State. • Provide for a system of integrated services appropriate for the multiple needs of children. • Provide for outreach to and services for rural and homeless populations. • Describe the financial and other resources necessary to implement the plan and describe how the CMHS BG funds are to be spent. In addition, Congress included a maintenance-of-effort
(MOE)requirement that a State's expenditures for community mental health services be no less than the average spent in the two preceding fiscal years. The CMHS BG received an adequate rating on the OMB PART in 2003. Clearly in the follow up period to that assessment, one of the critical areas that must be addressed is the expectation that an independent and objective evaluation of the program is to be carried out initially and at regular intervals. In addition, the program evaluation has been designed to be of high quality, sufficient scope and unbiased (with appropriate documentation for each of these elements). In fact it is in addressing an evaluation of the program that critical elements of accountability and program performance are also identified and initially assessed. The rigor of the evaluation is seen in how it addresses the effectiveness of the program's impact with regard to its mission and long term goals. By legislative design the CMHS BG Program has previously focused on legislative compliance. Now it addresses the impact of the program nationally, over time, with a view to coming to terms with identified program deficiencies and the corresponding impact of proposed changes. In this evaluation, a multi-method evaluation approach is being used to examine Federal and State performance with regard to the CMHS BG and its identified goals. This approach emphasizes a qualitative and quantitative examination of both the CMHS BG *process* (e.g., activities and outputs in the logic model) and system-level *outcomes* whereby Federal and State stakeholder perspectives on the CMHS BG, as captured through semi-structured interviews and surveys, are corroborated and compared to the considerable amount of already-collected source documents provided by States and CMHS (e.g., State plans, implementation reports, review summaries and monitoring site visit reports). More specifically, data collection will be conducted using four primary strategies: interviews and surveys of key stakeholders, data abstraction from source documents (i.e., CMHS BG applications and implementation reports), secondary data analysis (e.g., analysis of Uniform Reporting System
(URS)data and National Outcome Measures (NOMS), and case studies highlighting important themes and issues relating to State CMHS BG implementation. This evaluation is also seeking to measure the effectiveness of the CMHS BG through a variety of infrastructure indicators and NOMS measures. Infrastructure refers to the resources, systems, and policies that support the nation's public mental health service delivery system, and is a potential contributor to significant State behavioral health system outcomes. Examples of infrastructure include staff training, consumer involvement in the State mental health system, policy changes, and service availability. Outcomes related to infrastructure and the NOMS were included in the program logic model that has been developed and are expected to be examined through the data collection strategies listed above. Infrastructure indicators that can be measured in this evaluation, for which some form of data can be collected include: • Range of available services within a State. • Capacity (No. of persons served). • Specialized services (such as co-occurring disorders). • Number of persons served by evidence-based practices (EBPs). • Staff credentialing (identify patterns). • Program accreditation (as a quality marker). • Staff/workforce development (TA & training available for State staff). • Connections with other agencies (e.g., MOUs, joint funding, joint appointments). • Policy changes initiated. • Policy changes completed. • Consumer involvement. Two data collection strategies will be used for this evaluation: Two
(2)open-ended interviews and four
(4)Web-based surveys. Interviews will be conducted with Federal staff involved in the administration of the CMHS BG and State staff from all States and Territories involved in their State's implementation of the CMHS BG program. The two interview guides, one for Federal staff and one for State staff, range from 54 to 94 open-ended questions. The Federal staff interview is expected to take one hour to complete while the State staff interview is expected to take two hours on average to complete, and can be done over two sessions. Because of the relatively small number of Federal and State staff participating in the evaluation, interviews are an optimal data collection strategy to gather the extensive qualitative data needed for the evaluation while minimizing reporting burden. Federal staff stakeholders will be interviewed in person due to their close proximity to the interviewers and State staff stakeholder interviews will be conducted via conference call. State Mental Health Agency
(SMHA)Commissioners will select those State staff who are knowledgeable about the CMHS BG for participation in the interviews. It is anticipated that, at a minimum, a State Planner, State Data Analyst, and the SMHA Commissioner will participate. The four
(4)Web-based surveys will be distributed nationally to State Planning Council Chairs, State Planning Council Members, CMHS BG Regional Reviewers, and CMHS BG Monitoring Site Visitors. The Web-based surveys will be tailored so that each of the four different stakeholder groups will receive survey questions designed to capture their specific knowledge of and experience with the CMHS BG. It is estimated that any one individual stakeholder will require one hour to complete their own survey, which contains a range of 22 to 42 mostly fill-in-the blank type questions. Each member of the four major stakeholder groups will submit their responses to the survey online over a three-week period. Table 1 summarizes the estimate of the total time burden to Federal and State staff stakeholders resulting from the interviews. Table 2 summarizes the estimate of the total time burden to Planning Council members, Regional Reviewers, and Monitoring Site Visitors resulting from completion of the web-based surveys. Table 3 summarizes the total reporting burden for all data collection strategies. Table 1.—Estimated Reporting Burden of Interviews Respondent Number of respondents Average hours per interview Estimated total burden (hours) State Mental Health Agency Commissioner 59 3.5 206.5 State Planners 59 3.5 206.5 State Data Analysts 59 3.5 206.5 Federal CMHS Block Grant Staff 20 1 20 Total Burden 197 639.5 Table 2.—Estimated Reporting Burden of Web-Based Surveys Respondent Number of respondents Average hours per survey Estimated total burden (hours) Planning Council Members 2000 1 2000 Regional Block Grant Reviewers 35 1 35 Monitoring Site Visitors 28 1 28 Total Burden 2,063 2,063 Table 3.—Estimated Reporting Burden of All Data Collection Strategies Data collection strategy Estimated total burden (hours) Interviews 639.5 Web-based Surveys 2,063 Total Burden 2,702.5 Written comments and recommendations concerning the proposed information collection should be sent by September 21, 2007 to: SAMHSA Desk Officer, Human Resources and Housing Branch, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503; due to potential delays in OMB's receipt and processing of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service, respondents are encouraged to submit comments by fax to: 202-395-6974. Dated: August 13, 2007. Elaine Parry, Acting Director, Office of Program Services. [FR Doc. E7-16537 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on
(240)276-1243. Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: Cross-Site Evaluation of the Minority Substance Abuse/HIV/Hepatitis Prevention Program—NEW The cross-site evaluation builds on five previous grant programs funded by SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
(CSAP)to provide HIV prevention services for minority populations. The first two were planning grant programs and the last three were service grant programs. HIV Cohort 1 and HIV Cohort 2 funded 2-year planning grants in FY 2000 and FY 2001 respectively. HIV Cohort 3 funded 48 3-year grants in FY 2002, HIV Cohort 4 funded 22 5-year grants in FY 2003 and HIV Cohort 5 funded 46 4-year grants in FY 2004. The goals for the Cohort 3-5 grants were to add, increase, or enhance integrated substance abuse
(SA)and HIV prevention services by providing supportive services and strengthening linkages between service providers for at-risk minority populations. The HIV Cohort 1-3 grants previously received OMB clearance No. 0930-0208. The current HIV Cohort 6 Minority SA/HIV/Hepatitis Prevention Program funded 81 5-year grants in FY 2005 to community based organizations that are required to address the SAMSHA Strategic Prevention Framework
(SPF)and participate in this cross-site evaluation. The grantees are expected to provide leadership and coordination on the planning and implementation of the SPF that targets minority populations and the minority reentry population in communities of color with high prevalence of SA, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis. The primary objectives of the cross-site evaluation are to:
(1)Assess the process of adopting and implementing the SPF with the target populations;
(2)measure the effectiveness of specified intervention strategies such as cultural enrichment activities, educational and vocational services; and/or computer-based curricula; and
(3)determine the success of the program in delaying, preventing, and/or reducing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
(ATOD)among the target populations. The grantees are expected to provide an effective prevention process, direction, and a common set of goals, expectations, and accountabilities to be adapted and integrated at the community level. While the grantees have substantial flexibility in choosing their individual evidence-based programs, they are all required to base them on the five steps of the SPF to build service capacity specific to SA, HIV, and Hepatitis prevention services. In FY 2006, all the grantees initiated Steps 1-3 of the SPF, namely conducting a needs assessment, building capacity, and planning how to implement their projects. Once their plans have been approved by their Project Officers they can proceed to Step 4 (implementation) and Step 5 (evaluation). Conducting this cross-site evaluation will assist SAMHSA/CSAP in promoting and disseminating optimally effective prevention programs. Grantees must also conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of their projects to assess program effectiveness including Federal reporting of the Government Performance and Results Act
(GPRA)of 1993, the Performance Assessment Rating Tool (PART), SAMHSA/CSAP National Outcome Measures (NOMs), and HIV Counseling and Testing. All of this information will be collected through self-report questionnaires administered to program participants. All grantees will use two instruments, one for youth aged between 12 and 17 and one for adults aged 18 and older. These instruments include baseline, exit and 3-6 month follow-up (post-exit) questionnaires related to GPRA and NOMs augmented by questions pertaining to HIV and Hepatitis. While the GPRA and NOMs measures have already been approved by OMB (OMB No. 0930-0230), the remaining HIV and Hepatitis-related questions have not, hence this data collection. Each questionnaire contains 135 questions, of which 102 relate to HIV and Hepatitis. Sample size, respondent burden, and intrusiveness have been minimized to be consistent with the cross-site objectives. Procedures are employed to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of participants. Every effort has been made to coordinate cross-site data collection with local data collection efforts in an attempt to minimize respondent burden. The cross-site evaluation results will have significant implications for the substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention fields, the allocation of grant funds, and other evaluation activities conducted by multiple Federal, State, and local government agencies. They will be used to develop Federal policy in support of SAMHSA/CSAP program initiatives, inform the public of lessons learned and findings, improve existing programs, and promote replication and dissemination of effective prevention strategies. The following table shows the estimated annualized burden for data collection. Response type Number of respondents Responses/ respondent Average burden/response (hours.) Average annual burden hours. Youth 3,400 3 .83 8,466 Adults 3,400 3 .83 8,466 Total 6,800 n/a n/a 16,932 n/a—Not Applicable. Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 7-1044, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 *AND* e-mail her a copy at *summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov.* Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: August 7, 2007. Elaine Parry, Acting Director, Office of Program Services. [FR Doc. E7-16538 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on
(240)276-1243. Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: SAMHSA/CMHS Initiative To Evaluate Mental Health Transformation: 9 State Incentive Grants—NEW The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), has funded an Initiative to help grantees transform their mental health and related service systems. Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grants (MHT SIG) awards were made to 9 States: Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. Associated with this project is an OMB-required independent evaluation of the program. With input from CMHS staff, MHT SIG State representatives and consumer and family member consultants, a set of data collection instruments has been identified or created for the cross-site evaluation project. The following survey instruments will be used:
(1)A recovery measure for adults,
(2)a resilience measure for youth,
(3)a system measure on orientation towards recovery,
(4)a leadership survey,
(5)mental health provider interview guide,
(6)GPRA data collection, and
(7)consumer/family member focus group facilitation guide/interview guide. Grantees will be allowed to use recovery, resilience and system orientation instruments of their choice as long as it meets identified CMHS criteria. Discretionary grant NOMs questions which have already received OMB approval (No. 0930-0285) will be used along with the recovery and resilience instruments selected by the States. In addition, during site visits, one each of the following State staff will be interviewed using a uniquely developed discussion guide: MHT SIG Project Director; MHT SIG Transformation Working Group Chair; director or senior staff of the mental health, Medicaid, criminal/juvenile justice, education, employment, housing agencies. Phone interview also will be conducted using uniquely developed discussion guides with Project Directors to determine the cost impact of the MHT SIG grant in their State. GPRA data will be submitted annually by the grantees into a database hosted on a password-protected Web extranet site. The recovery, resilience and system recovery orientation data for non-impacted and impacted consumer groups will be collected by the grantees at two points: baseline and twelve months. During grants years 3 and 5, consumer/family member focus groups/interviews, leadership surveys, and State agency staff interviews will be done. During grant years 3 through 5, mental health provider interviews will be done. The resulting data will help the cross site evaluation:
(1)Determine the extent to which mental health systems have become recovery-oriented,
(2)determine the extent to which transformation results in consumer recovery,
(3)identify the factors contributing to successful transformation,
(4)assist the MHT SIG program in satisfying GPRA requirements,
(5)determine changes in client outcomes as measured by NOMs, and
(6)demonstrate the cost efficiency of the MHT SIG program. The estimated annual response burden to collect this information is as follows: Instrument No. of grantees No. of respondents/grantee Total no. of respondents Responses/ respondent Average burden/response (hours) Annual burden (hours) YEAR 1: Recovery (non-impacted) 7 75 525 1 0.5 262.5 Resilience (non-impacted) 7 75 525 1 0.6 315 Leadership Survey 7 15 105 1 0.33 34.65 Provider Interviews 7 28 196 1 0.5 98 GPRA Measures 7 1 7 1 12 84 Consumer/family involvement 7 15 105 1 1.5 157.5 State agency staff interviews 7 8 56 1 1.13 63.28 Cost impact 7 1 7 1 1.5 10.5 Subtotal (year 1) 1526 1025.43 YEAR 2: Recovery (impacted) 7 75 525 1 0.5 262.5 Recovery (non-impacted) 2 75 150 1 0.5 75 Recovery & System Recovery Orientation (non-impacted) 7 75 525 1 1 525 Resilience (impacted) 7 75 525 1 0.6 315 Resilience (non-impacted) 9 75 675 1 0.6 405 Leadership Survey 2 15 30 1 0.33 9.9 Provider Interviews 9 28 252 1 0.5 126 GPRA Measures 9 1 9 1 12 108 Consumer/family involvement 2 15 30 1 1.5 45 State agency staff interviews 2 8 16 1 1.13 18.08 Cost impact 2 1 2 1 1.5 3 Subtotal (year 2) 2739 1892.48 YEAR 3: Recovery (impacted) 2 75 150 1 0.5 75 Recovery & System Recovery Orientation (impacted) 7 75 525 1 1 525 Recovery & System Recovery Orientation (non-impacted) 2 75 150 1 1 150 Resilience (impacted) 9 75 675 1 0.6 405 Resilience (non-impacted) 2 75 150 1 0.6 90 Leadership Survey 7 15 105 1 0.33 34.65 Provider Interviews 9 28 252 1 0.5 126 GPRA Measures 9 1 9 1 12 108 Consumer/family involvement 7 15 105 1 1.5 157.5 State agency staff interviews 7 8 56 1 1.13 63.28 Cost impact 7 1 7 1 1.5 10.5 Subtotal (year 3) 2184 1744.93 AVERAGE 2150 1554.28 Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 7-1044, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: August 13, 2007. Elaine Parry, Acting Director, Office of Program Services. [FR Doc. E7-16541 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary, US-VISIT [DHS-2007-0049] Privacy Act of 1974; US-VISIT; Arrival and Departure Information System
(ADIS)System of Records AGENCY: Privacy Office; Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Privacy Act system of records notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)is republishing the Privacy Act system of records notice
(SORN)for the Arrival and Departure Information System
(ADIS)in order to expand its authority and capability to serve additional programs that require information on individuals throughout the immigrant and non-immigrant pre-entry, entry, status management, and exit processes. These changes include the addition of a routine use to allow for sharing of information with the intelligence community in support of the DHS mission to protect the United States from potential terrorist activities; the addition of a routine use for cases of identity theft; clarification on the sources of data in ADIS, potentially including foreign governments; and a reduction of the retention period for ADIS data. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 21, 2007 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket Number DHS-2007-0049, by one of the following methods: • *Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *Fax:* 1-866-466-5370. • *Mail:* Hugo Teufel, III, DHS Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. • *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this system of records notice. All comments received will be posted without change to *http://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided. • *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Claire Miller, Acting US-VISIT Privacy Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20538, by telephone
(202)298-5200 or by facsimile
(202)298-5201. For privacy issues, please contact: Hugo Teufel III (703-235-0780), Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528; telephone
(703)235-0780. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)is publishing a revision to existing Privacy Act system of records known as the Arrival and Departure Information System (ADIS). The notice for this system of records was last published in the **Federal Register** on December 12, 2003 (68 FR 69412). ADIS is a system for the storage and use of biographic, biometric indicator, and encounter data on aliens who have applied for entry, entered, or departed the United States. ADIS consolidates information from various systems in order to provide a repository of data held by DHS for pre-entry, entry, status management, and exit tracking of immigrants and non-immigrants. Its primary use is to facilitate the investigation of subjects of interest who may have violated their immigration status by remaining in the United States beyond their authorized stay. The information is collected by, on behalf of, in support of, or in cooperation with DHS and its components and may contain personally identifiable information collected by other Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international government agencies. Information stored in ADIS may be shared with other DHS components, as well as appropriate Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international government agencies. Internal and external agencies (including intelligence agencies) will have access to the full range of ADIS data once they have established that they will use the information for a purpose which is compatible with the purpose of the original collection. This system of records notice
(SORN)is primarily being revised to add a routine use to cover sharing of ADIS data with intelligence agencies in support of the DHS mission to identify and prevent acts of terrorism against the United States. Additionally, a routine use is being added to address identity theft issues. The category and sources of records sections were revised to clearly indicate that some data may come from foreign governments. Finally, the retention period is proposed to be reduced from 100 to 75 years in order to conform with other immigration-related SORNs. Elsewhere in today's **Federal Register** , DHS has published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to exempt portions of this system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) and (k)(2). The Privacy Act embodies fair information principles in a statutory framework governing the means by which the United States Government collects, maintains, uses and disseminates personally identifiable information. The Privacy Act applies to information that is maintained in a “system of records.” A “system of records” is a group of any records under the control of an agency from which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number such as property address, or mailing address symbol, assigned to the individual. The ADIS is such a “system of records.” The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish in the **Federal Register** a description denoting the type and character of each system of records that the agency maintains, and the routine uses that are contained in each system in order to make agency recordkeeping practices transparent, to notify individuals regarding the uses to which personally identifiable information is put, and to assist individuals to more easily find such files within the agency. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), DHS has provided a report of this system change to the Office of Management and Budget and to Congress. DHS/USVISIT-001 System name: Arrival and Departure Information System (ADIS). System location: Department of Homeland Security (DHS). *Categories of individuals covered by the system:* Categories of individuals covered by this notice consist of aliens who have applied for entry, entered, or departed from the United States at any time. These individuals may be in records collected by DHS or other Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international government organizations. This system primarily consists of records pertaining to alien immigrants (including lawful permanent residents) and non-immigrants. Some of these individuals may change status and become United States citizens. Categories of records in the system: ADIS contains biographic data, biometric indicator data, and encounter data. Biographic data includes, but is not limited to, name, date of birth, nationality, and other personal descriptive data. Biometric indicator data includes, but is not limited to, fingerprint identification numbers. Encounter data provides the context of the interaction between the immigrant or non-immigrant and the border management authority. This data includes, but is not limited to, encounter location, document types, document numbers, document issuance information, and address while in the United States. ADIS also sometimes contains commentary from immigration enforcement officers which includes references to active criminal and other immigration enforcement investigations and contains other confidential data fields used for enforcement purposes. ADIS data may be derived from records related to entry or exit data of foreign countries collected by foreign governments in support of their respective entry and exit processes; however, records collected from foreign governments must relate to individuals who have entered or exited the United States at any time, i.e., individuals who have an existing record in ADIS. Authority for maintenance of the system: 6 U.S.C. 202; 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1158, 1201, 1225, 1324, 1357, 1360, 1365a, 1365b, 1372, 1379, and 1732. Purpose(s): This system of records is the primary repository of data held by DHS for near real-time entry and exit status tracking throughout the immigrant and non-immigrant pre-entry, entry, status management, and exit processes, based on data collected by DHS or other Federal or foreign government agencies and used in connection with DHS national security, law enforcement, immigration, intelligence, and other DHS mission-related functions. Data is also used to provide associated testing, training, management reporting, planning and analysis, or other administrative purposes. Similar data may be collected from multiple sources to verify or supplement existing data and to ensure a high degree of data accuracy. Specifically, the ADIS data will be used to identify lawfully admitted non-immigrants who remain in the United States beyond their period of authorized stay, which may have a bearing on an individual's right or authority to remain in the country or to receive governmental benefits; to assist DHS in supporting immigration inspection at ports of entry
(POEs)by providing quick retrieval of biographic and biometric indicator data on individuals who may be inadmissible to the United States; and to facilitate the investigation process of individuals who may have violated their immigration status or may be subjects of interest for law enforcement or intelligence purposes. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, all or a portion of the records or information contained in this system may be disclosed outside DHS as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3), limited by privacy impact assessments, data sharing, or other agreements, as follows: A. To appropriate Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international governmental agencies seeking information on the subjects of wants, warrants, or lookouts, or any other subject of interest, for purposes related to administering or enforcing the law, national security, or immigration, where consistent with a DHS mission-related function as determined by DHS. B. To appropriate Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international government agencies charged with national security, law enforcement, immigration, intelligence, or other DHS mission-related functions in connection with the hiring or retention by such an agency of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of such an employee, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, loan, or other benefit by the requesting agency. C. To an actual or potential party or to his or her attorney for the purpose of negotiation or discussion on such matters as settlement of a case or matter, or discovery proceedings. D. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from that Congressional office made at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains. E. To the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA)or other Federal government agencies pursuant to records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. F. To contractors, grantees, experts, consultants, students, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or other assignment for the Federal government, when necessary to accomplish a DHS mission function related to this system of records in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974. G. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when:
(1)It is suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised;
(2)DHS has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by DHS or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and
(3)the disclosure is made to such agencies, entities, and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist in DHS's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. H. To Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign or international government intelligence or counterterrorism agencies or components where DHS becomes aware of an indication of a threat or potential threat to national or international security, or where such use is to assist in anti-terrorism efforts and disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of the official duties of the person making the disclosure. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Records are stored in a central computer database. Retrievability: Records may be retrieved by a variety of data elements including, but not limited to, name, place and date of arrival or departure, document number, and fingerprint identification number. Safeguards: Information in this system is safeguarded in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies, including the DHS Information Technology Security Program Handbook. All records are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards include restricting access to authorized personnel who have a need to know, using locks, and password protection identification features. DHS file areas are locked after normal duty hours, and the facilities are protected from the outside by security personnel. Retention and disposal: The following proposal for retention and disposal is pending approval with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): Testing and training data will be purged when the data is no longer required. Electronic records for which the statute of limitations has expired for all criminal violations or that are older than 75 years, whichever is longer, will be purged. System manager(s) and address: ADIS System Manager, US-VISIT Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Notification procedure: To determine whether this system contains records relating to you, write to the US-VISIT Privacy Officer, US-VISIT Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Record access procedures: This system is exempted from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) and (k)(2). An individual who is the subject of a record in this system may be provided access. A determination whether a record may be accessed will be made at the time a request is received. DHS will review and comply appropriately with information requests on a case-by-case basis. An individual desiring copies of records maintained in this system should direct his or her request to the FOIA Officer, US-VISIT Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Contesting record procedures: This system is exempted from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) and (k)(2). An individual who is the subject of a record in this system may be provided access. A determination whether a record may be accessed will be made at the time a request is received. DHS will review and comply appropriately with information requests on a case-by-case basis. Requests for correction of records in this system may be made through the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program
(TRIP)at *http://www.dhs.gov/trip* or via mail, facsimile, or e-mail in accordance with instructions available at *http://www.dhs.gov/trip.* Record source categories: Basic information contained in this system is supplied by individuals covered by this system and other Federal, state, local, tribal, or foreign governments; private citizens; and public and private organizations. ADIS data may be derived from records related to entry or exit data of foreign countries collected by foreign governments in support of their respective entry and exit processes; however, records collected from foreign governments must relate to individuals who have entered or exited the United States at some time, i.e., have an existing record in ADIS. Exemptions claimed for the system: The Secretary of Homeland Security has exempted this system from 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3) and (4); (d); (e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(4)(G), (e)(4)(H), (e)(5), (e)(8); (f); and
(g)pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2). In addition, the Secretary of Homeland Security has exempted portions of this system from 5 U.S.C. 552a (c)(3); (d); (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (e)(4)(H); and
(f)pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(2). These exemptions apply only to the extent that records in the system are subject to exemption pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) and (k)(2). Dated: August 15, 2007 John Kropf, Acting Chief Privacy Officer. [FR Doc. E7-16473 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Housing Assistance Program
(DHAP)AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document provides notice that the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)executed an Interagency Agreement
(IAA)establishing a pilot grant program called the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP). DHAP is a temporary housing rental assistance and case management program for identified individuals and households displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Under the IAA, HUD acts as the servicing agency of the DHAP. Monthly rental assistance payments under the DHAP will commence November 1, 2007. Case management services will begin on or after September 1, 2007. DATES: FEMA and the HUD executed the Interagency Agreement establishing the DHAP on July 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: Details about the DHAP will be published by HUD in a **Federal Register** Notice. In addition, a copy of the full text of the FEMA-HUD IAA can be accessed via the FEMA Web site at *http://www.fema.gov.* Periodic updates on DHAP will be posted on FEMA's Web site. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna M. Dannels, Director, Individual Assistance Division, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, telephone
(202)646-7082 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast area of the United States causing unprecedented and catastrophic damage to property, significant loss of life, and the displacement of tens of thousands of individuals from their homes and communities. In September 2005, Hurricane Rita hit the Gulf Coast area of the United States and added to the damage to property and displacement of individuals and families from their homes and communities. Under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5174, the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)disaster housing programs are short-term assistance programs with a limitation of 18 months, unless extended by the President. Due to the severity of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Department of Housing and Urban Development's
(HUD)expertise in assisting families with long-term housing needs through its existing infrastructure of Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), the President determined that housing assistance should be transitioned to HUD to address this continuing need. Since HUD is responsible for administering the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), the nation's largest tenant-based subsidy program, and since HUD assisted those Hurricane Katrina and Rita disaster victims already in HUD programs by implementing the Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program (KDHAP) and the Disaster Voucher Program (DVP), FEMA worked with HUD to create the new pilot Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP). The local PHAs that currently administer the HCVP will be designated by HUD to administer the DHAP in their jurisdiction. PHAs will be awarded grants from FEMA to provide rent subsidies to eligible families for a period not to exceed 16 months commencing November 1, 2007 and ending March 1, 2009. Families eligible for DHAP are those identified by FEMA who:
(1)Currently receive rental assistance authorized under section 408 of the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5174 pursuant to the Presidential major disaster declarations resulting from Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, and are determined by FEMA to be eligible for continued rental assistance;
(2)currently receive other housing assistance from FEMA ( *e.g.* , a FEMA-provided trailer) and are determined by FEMA to be eligible for rental assistance;
(3)have not received rental assistance from FEMA but are determined by FEMA to be eligible for rental assistance before the DHAP ends; or
(4)currently reside in a HUD-provided Real-Estate Owned
(REO)property through an arrangement between HUD and FEMA, and who are be determined by FEMA to be eligible for continued rental assistance after relocating out of the REO property. FEMA will rely on the eligibility standards established for its temporary housing program at 44 CFR 206.113 in determining who is eligible for referral to the DHAP. All eligible families will be contacted by a PHA and families who agree to participate in the DHAP must sign and execute a HUD-provided DHAP lease addendum to their current lease with their landlord, which sets forth the new obligations to receive the rental subsidy. Similarly, landlords will be contacted by PHAs and those who agree to participate in the DHAP must sign and execute a Disaster Rent Subsidy Contract
(DRSC)with the PHA outlining the new conditions and obligations, in addition to signing a lease addendum with the tenant. The designated PHAs will begin the rent subsidy on November 1, 2007. Beginning in March 1, 2008, the rent subsidy will decrease $50 per month per family, with the goal of leading the family closer to complete housing self-sufficiency at the end of the 16-month program. When the DHAP assistance ends on March 1, 2009, all families are responsible for the full amount of the rent. The designated PHAs will also provide case management services, which will include a needs assessment and individual development plan
(IDP)for each family. The objective of HUD case management services is to promote self-sufficiency for the participating family. Case management services will begin on or after September 1, 2007, for those families transitioning to the DHAP during the initial implementation phase. Details about DHAP will be published by HUD in a **Federal Register** Notice. In addition, a copy of the full text of the FEMA-HUD IAA can be accessed via the FEMA Web site at *http://www.fema.gov.* Periodic updates on DHAP will be posted on FEMA's Web sites. Authority Legal authority for DHAP is based on the Department of Homeland Security's
(DHS)general grant authority under section 102(b)(2) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 112, and sections 306(a), 408(b)(1), and 426 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5149(a), 5174(b)(1), and 5189d, respectively. As a servicing agency under a grant from FEMA, and consistent with the Economy Act, HUD derives all authority under the program from FEMA. Dated: August 17, 2007. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-16602 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5117-N-68] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Humidity Monitoring Survey AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. The purpose of this survey is:
(1)Collect moisture load data to support research to better understand the impact of indoor moisture on the durability of homes:
(2)Support the development of design criteria, such as ASHRAE Standard 160P, that will minimize durability problems associated with high indoor moisture levels; and
(3)Investigate the influence of the interior and exterior conditions on the indoor moisture level of a typical single family home. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* September 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2528-NEW) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail *Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone
(202)708-2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD's Web site at *http://www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/collectionsearch.cfm* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:
(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Humidity Monitoring Survey. *OMB Approval Number:* 2528-New. *Form Numbers:* None. *Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use:* The purpose of this survey is:
(1)Collect moisture load data to support research to better understand the impact of indoor moisture on the durability of homes;
(2)Support the development of design criteria, such as ASHRAE Standard 160P, that will minimize durability problems associated with high indoor moisture levels; and
(3)Investigate the influence of the interior and exterior conditions on the indoor moisture level of a typical single family home. *Frequency of Submission:* On Occasion, Annually. Reporting Burden Number of respondents Annual responses X Hours per response = Burden hours 70 3 2 420 *Total Estimated Burden Hours:* 420. *Status:* New collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: August 15, 2007. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-16483 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service intends to gather information necessary to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. This notice is furnished in compliance with the Service's comprehensive conservation planning policy to advise other agencies and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments must be received by October 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments, questions, and requests for more information regarding Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge should be sent to: Allyne H. Askins, Refuge Manager, Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101; Telephone: 843/335-8401; Fax: 843/335-8406; e-mail: *fw4rwcarolinasandhills@fws.gov/.* You may find additional information concerning the refuge at the refuge's Internet site: *http://www.fws.gov/carolinasandhills.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), requires the Service to develop a comprehensive conservation plan for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a comprehensive conservation plan is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, plans identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. Public input in this planning process is essential. Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System is established with specific purposes. These purposes are used to develop and prioritize management goals and objectives with the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to guide which public uses will occur on the refuge. The planning process is a means for the Service and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation efforts of this important wildlife habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with the refuge's establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. A comprehensive conservation planning process will be conducted that will provide opportunities for Tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public to participate in issue scoping and public comment. The Service invites anyone interested to respond to the following questions: 1. What problems or issues do you want to see addressed in the comprehensive conservation plan? 2. What improvements would you recommend for Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge? The above questions have been provided for your optional use. You are not required to provide any information. The Planning Team developed these questions to gather information about individual issues and ideas concerning the refuge. The Planning Team will use comments it receives as part of the planning process; however, it will not reference individual comments or directly respond to them. Special mailings, newspaper articles, and other media announcements will be used to inform State and local government agencies and the public of the opportunities for input throughout the planning process. An open house style meeting will be held to solicit comments during the scoping phase of the planning process. The date and time will be announced through local mailings, newspaper articles, and other media outlets. The environmental review of this project will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ); NEPA regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); and other appropriate Federal laws and regulations. All comments received become part of the official public record. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Congress established Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in 1939. The refuge comprises more than 45,000 acres of longleaf pine and is home to the largest population of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker on Service-owned lands. Management of the refuge focuses on longleaf pine restoration, endangered species recovery, migratory and upland game birds, and wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: July 24, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7-16611 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Wells, York County, ME AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability: Final comprehensive conservation plan and finding of no significant impact. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the final Comprehensive Conservation Plan
(CCP)and Finding of No Significant Impact for Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Prepared in conformance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the plan describes how we intend to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. ADDRESSES: You may obtain copies of this CCP on compact disk or in print by writing to Rachel Carson NWR, 321 Port Road, Wells, Maine 04090, telephone 207-646-9226. You may also access and download a copy from the Web sites *http://library.fws.gov/ccps.htm* or *http://rachelcarsonrefuge.fws.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ward Feurt, Refuge Manager, Rachel Carson NWR, at 207-646-9226, or by electronic mail at *Ward_Feurt@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd *et seq.* ), requires CCPs for all refuges to provide refuge managers with 15-year strategies for achieving refuge purposes and furthering the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Developing CCPs is done according to the sound principles of fish and wildlife science and laws, while adhering to Service planning and related policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving refuge wildlife and habitat, CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update this CCP at least once every 15 years. Rachel Carson NWR spans over 5,293 acres, which comprises 10 divisions between the towns of Kittery and Cape Elizabeth in York and Cumberland Counties, Maine. The refuge harbors estuaries that provide nurseries for many marine fish. Its tidal rivers provide passage to upstream spawning areas for anadromous fish. Its diverse aquatic and upland habitats support breeding, migrating, and wintering birds, and provide essential habitat for nationally threatened and endangered species. The Service acquired most of the refuge under authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 (16 U.S.C. 715-715r) for “use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purposes, for migratory birds.” We distributed a draft CCP/Environmental Assessment
(EA)for public review and comment for 30 days between August 17 and September 18, 2006. Its distribution was announced in the **Federal Register** on August 17, 2006 (71 FR 47511). That draft analyzed three alternatives for managing the refuge. We also held two public meetings on August 29 and September 7, 2006, to obtain public comments. We received 41 comments from local towns, conservation and recreational organizations, and local residents. Appendix J of the final CCP includes a summary of those comments and our responses to them. We selected Alternative B (the Service-proposed action) from the draft CCP/EA as the alternative for implementation. Our final CCP fully describes its details. Staff from Rachel Carson NWR headquarters office in Wells, Maine, will continue to administer all divisions of the refuge. Highlights of Alternative B, which will be incorporated into the final CCP, include:
(1)Acquire the remaining 3,833 acres within the approved acquisition boundary and expand the refuge by 5,558 acres beyond its current approved boundary for future acquisitions;
(2)Build a new administrative complex including office space, maintenance facilities, and visitor contact station;
(3)Combine the Moody, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, and Mousam River Divisions into one Wells Bay Division;
(4)Increase public use opportunities, e.g., provide expanded hunting and fishing opportunities in new land acquisitions;
(5)Improve the availability and quality of interpretive signs and kiosks, nature trails, and parking areas;
(6)Incorporate a pilot recreation fee program to support public use activities;
(7)Enhance outreach and partnerships with local communities, expand the role and membership of our Friends Group, and strengthen our relationships with neighbors and elected officials; and
(8)Develop Rachel Carson NWR as an outstanding center for research and demonstration emphasizing land management techniques for restoring and sustaining healthy estuarine ecosystems in concert with the Service's Land Management Research and Demonstration program. Dated: July 25, 2007. Thomas J. Healy, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts. [FR Doc. E7-16614 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Vieques National Wildlife Refuge AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico is available for distribution. The plan was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years. The compatibility determinations for wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation; bicycling, horseback riding, hiking, jogging, and moped/motorcycle riding; and kayaking and canoeing are also available in the plan. DATES: A Record of Decision may be signed on or after September 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: A copy of the plan and environmental impact statement is available on compact diskette or hard copy by writing: Oscar Diaz, Refuge Manager, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 1527, Vieques, Puerto Rico 00765. The plan and environmental impact statement may also be accessed and downloaded from the Service's Web site address: *http://www.fws.gov/southeast/planning/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gisella Burgos, Telephone: 787/741-2138. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The availability of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Vieques National Wildlife Refuge for a 60-day public review and comment period was announced in the **Federal Register** on February 28, 2007 (72 FR 9018). The plan and environmental impact statement identified and evaluated three alternatives for managing the refuge over the next 15 years. Alternative A, the “No Action” alternative, would have continued current management. Alternative B would have focused on wildlife and habitat management but would have maintained the existing visitor programs and public uses. Habitat management and monitoring would have been expanded and agreements with research, governmental, and non-governmental organizations would have been developed to provide information needed for the management of forests, grasslands, coastal wetlands, beaches, and listed species and their habitats. In partnership with others, programs would have been developed for management of nesting sea turtle populations on Vieques beaches. Alternative C, the preferred alternative, will direct the refuge toward a realistic and achievable level of both habitat management and public use and will provide a management program that will address the needs of the resources and, where appropriate and compatible with the refuge purposes, the needs of the community. This alternative will provide for increases in management efforts to restore habitats without diminishing the wildlife values associated with the current conditions. There is also a focus on management activities to benefit threatened and endangered species. This includes the possible reintroduction of species extirpated from Vieques and expansion of populations of species already found on the refuge. Some priority public uses, as identified in the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, will be expanded and other uses that are determined to be compatible with the refuge mission may be permitted. Historic and archaeological resources will be stabilized and, where possible, interpretation of their significance and role in the evolution of Vieques Refuge will be provided. Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, consisting of approximately 17,771 acres (3,100 acres on western Vieques and 14,671 acres on eastern Vieques), was created from former Navy managed lands by congressional actions in 2001 and 2003. The transferred lands are to be managed in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. The refuge lands were historically used for agricultural purposes and more recently for military training activities. As a result, the wildlife habitats and communities are significantly altered and non-native invasive species are common along with remnants of native habitats. As a result of the military training, portions of the refuge contain unexploded ordnance and other contaminants. These areas have been classified as a “superfund site” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Cleanup of these portions of the refuge is being conducted by the Navy in accordance with CERCLA. In addition, a Federal Facilities Agreement between the Navy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will help to guide the cleanup process. Although the short-term use and management of areas contaminated with unexploded ordnance would be restricted, the alternatives presented were developed with the assumption that these lands would be cleaned of any contaminants that would pose a threat to either the wildlife or visitors to the refuge. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: June 14, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7-16542 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Draft Recovery Plan for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker ( Campephilus principalis ) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability for review and comment. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“we”) announce the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker ( *Campephilus principalis* ). This draft recovery plan includes specific criteria and measures that should be taken in order to effectively recover the species to the point where delisting is warranted under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We solicit review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies and the public on this draft recovery plan. DATES: Comments on the draft recovery plan must be received on or before October 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft recovery plan are available by request from the Lafayette Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 646 Cajundome Boulevard, Suite 400, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, or by visiting our recovery plan Web site at *http://endangered.fws.gov/recovery/index.html#plans* . If you wish to comment, you may submit your comments by one of the following methods: 1. You may mail or hand-deliver written comments and materials to the Field Supervisor, at the above address or; 2. You may fax your comments to 337-291-3139. Comments and materials received are available for public inspection on request, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Fuller, at the above address, or telephone 337-291-3100. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Restoring listed animals and plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining components of their ecosystems is a primary goal of our threatened and endangered species program. To help guide the recovery effort, we prepare recovery plans for listed species native to the United States, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Act, unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Recovery plans describe actions that may be necessary for conservation of the species, establish criteria for reclassification from endangered to threatened status or removal from the list of threatened and endangered species, and estimate the time and cost for implementing the needed recovery measures. The Ivory-billed woodpecker is extremely rare and was, until recently, commonly accepted as extirpated from its known range in the United States. The species appeared to be widely distributed throughout the southeast prior to European settlement. The Ivory-billed woodpecker's disappearance is closely linked with logging and clearing of the contiguous forest habitats which once covered much of the southeastern United States. Additionally, as habitats became fragmented and the species increasingly rare, collecting and direct mortality may have extirpated the bird in certain areas. Despite having been listed since 1967, no recovery plan was prepared, in large part due to the lack of any clear, undisputed evidence (since 1944) of the species' continued existence. Evidence supporting the presence of at least one bird in the Bayou de View area of Cache River National Wildlife Refuge in 2004, as well as additional information, has generated the need to complete a recovery plan. Given the limited information on the current number of individuals throughout the species' range and the limited knowledge on biology, habitat requirements, and genetic information, we recognize the need to generate scientific information to better address the threats and limiting factors to this species and to develop additional specific recovery criteria. The recovery strategy will initially focus on learning more about the species' status and ecology, including documenting known locations and characterizing these habitats. Population goals are not identified, but are acknowledged as key to recovery. Current efforts include development of models and additional research that will generate these spatially explicit population goals. *Recovery Objectives:* The recovery plan identifies actions needed to achieve long-term viability for the Ivory-billed woodpecker and focuses on these goals: 1. Management to reduce risks to the existing population, 2. Protection and enhancement of suitable habitat, and; 3. Actions to reduce or eliminate threats sufficient to allow restoration of additional wild populations. The emphasis for recovery will be on the distribution of additional viable populations in the historic range of the species. Discovery, documentation, and subsequent management of additional populations meet scientifically accepted goals for the promotion of viable populations of listed species. *Recovery Criteria:* 1. Determine current habitat use and needs of existing populations. 2. Survey potential habitats for new occurrences. 3. Conserve and enhance habitat on public land. Add additional acreage to public habitat inventory via land acquisition from willing sellers. 4. Conserve and enhance habitat on private lands through the use of agreements, conservation easements, habitat conservation plans, and public outreach to facilitate appropriate management actions. 5. Determine viability of existing populations (numbers, breeding success, population genetics, and ecology). 6. Determine the number and geographic distribution of subpopulations needed for a self-sustaining metapopulation and evaluate suitable habitat for species reintroduction. At present there is limited information on the current population abundance, distribution, habitat requirements, and biology. More specific, quantifiable criteria for downlisting and delisting this species will be developed as additional knowledge concerning these critical attributes is acquired. Public Comments Solicited We solicit written comments on the recovery plan described. We will consider all comments received by the date specified in DATES section prior to a decision on final approval of the revised recovery plan. Our practice is to make all comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home addresses from the record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. In some circumstances, we would withhold also from the record a respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish for us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. However, we will not consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Authority The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: April 10, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on August 17, 2007. [FR Doc. E7-16622 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of extension of an information collection (1028-0056). SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), USGS is inviting comments on a collection of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. The information collection request
(ICR)concerns the paperwork requirements in the Performance Measures Data, North American Reporting Center for Amphibian Malformations (NARCAM). DATES: Submit written comments by October 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods listed below. Please use the Information Collection Number 1028-0056 as an identifier in your message. • E-mail USGS at *atravnic@usgs.gov.* Identify with Information Collection Number 1028-0056 in the subject line. • Fax: 703-787-7069. Identify with Information Collection Number 1028-0056. • Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; U.S. Geological Survey; Attention: Alfred Travnicek; 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS-807; Reston, Virginia 20192. Please reference “Information Collection 1028-0056” in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alfred Travnicek, Clearance Officer for Information Collections, at
(703)648-7231. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* North American Reporting Center for Amphibian Malformations (NARCAM) Data Collection Form. *OMB Control Number:* 1028-0056. *Abstract:* Beginning in 1997, the U.S. Geological Survey has collected voluntary submissions from the research and monitoring community, as well as private citizens, of observational data regarding amphibian malformations. Reports are submitted through the World Wide Web to the USGS National Biological Information Infrastructure
(NBII)program, which manages the North American Reporting Center for Amphibian Malformations (NARCAM). Each malformation occurrence submitted through theo online NARCAM reporting form is carefully reviewed by trained professional herpetologists for quality and accuracy. Data associated with the validated reports, including species, malformation type, and geospatial information, are made accessible to the public via the NARCAM Web site. Information may be used by scientists and resource managers within Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as the general public, to identify areas where malformed amphibians have been reported, and the rates of occurrence. The NARCAM dataset is the only publicly available, national dataset on amphibian malformations. We will be requesting OMB approval for an extension of the NARCAM data collection efforts. We will protect information from respondents considered private under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, “Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.” Contact information for individual reporters is collected, but only for purposes of quality control/quality assurance questions regarding the report. Responses are voluntary. We intend to release data collected on the National Biological Information Infrastructure Web site *http://www.nbii.gov* , but all personal data about the reporter—name, address, phone number, and/or e-mail address—are removed from the publicly accessible database. The database complies with all Department of the Interior requirements and policies for security and data integrity. *Frequency:* The frequency is once, unless the reporter voluntarily submits more than one observation. *Estimated Number and Description of Respondents:* Approximately 50-100 public citizens annually. *Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping “Hour” Burden:* The currently approved “hour” burden for the NARCAM data collection form is 150 hours. We estimate the public reporting burden averages 30 minutes per response. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, and completing and reviewing the information. Because many individuals submit more than one malformation report during a single online session, some respondents will exceed the average of 30 minutes per reporting session. The approved “hour” burden of 150 hours is calculated based upon the total number of average annual malformation reports, and not the average number of citizens submitting a report. *Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping “Non-Hour Cost” Burden:* We have identified no “non-hour cost” burden associated with the NARCAM form. *Public Disclosure Statement:* The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. *Comments;* Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) requires each agency “* * * to provide notice * * * and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information * * *”. Agencies must specifically solicit comments to:
(a)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful;
(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Agencies must also estimate the “non-hour cost” burdens to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information. Therefore, if you have costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this information, you should comment and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual operation, maintenance, and purchase of service components. You should describe the methods you use to estimate major cost factors, including system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital equipment, discount rate(s), and the period over which you incur costs. Capital and startup costs include, among other items, computers and software you purchase to prepare for collecting information, monitoring, and record storage facilities. You should not include estimates for equipment or services purchased:
(i)Before October 1, 1995;
(ii)to comply with requirements not associated with the information collection;
(iii)for reasons other than to provide information or keep records for the Government; or
(iv)as part of customary and usual business or private practices. We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to OMB. *Public Comment Policy:* Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. *USGS Information Collection Clearance Office:* Alfred Travnicek
(703)648-7231. Dated: August 17, 2007. Susan D. Haseltine, Associate Director for Biology, U.S. Geological Survey. [FR Doc. 07-4118 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am]
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