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BILLING CODE 431 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA-110] Meeting of the Central California Resource Advisory Council ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)Central California Resource Advisory Council

(RAC)will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting will be held Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 2007, at the Holiday Inn Express, 189 Seaside Avenue, Marina, California. In addition, the RAC will hold an orientation session for new members from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 25, 2007, at the same location. On October 26, the RAC will convene at 8 a.m. for a business meeting, followed by a field trip to Fort Ord beginning at noon. Members of the public are welcome to attend the tour and meeting. Field tour participants must provide their own transportation and lunch. The RAC will resume its meeting at 8 a.m. on October 27 in the Holiday Inn Express meeting room. Time for public comment is reserved from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 27. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BLM Hollister Field Office Manager Rick Cooper,

(831)630-5010; or BLM Central California Public Affairs Officer David Christy,

(916)985-4474. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The twelve-member Central California RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of public land issues associated with public land management in Central California. At this meeting, agenda items include discussion of issues at Fort Ord and at the Clear Creek Management Area. The RAC will also hear status reports from BLM managers for the Folsom, Hollister, Bakersfield and Bishop field offices. The meeting is open to the public. The public may present written comments to the RAC, and time will be allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and the time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations should contact the BLM as indicated above. *Charge Code:* CA 110-1820-XX. Dated: September 6, 2007. David Christy, Public Affairs Officer. [FR Doc. E7-18313 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1820-XX-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-538] In the Matter of Certain Audio Processing Integrated Circuits and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Rescind a Limited Exclusion Order AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to rescind the limited exclusion order issued in the above-captioned investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint A. Gerdine, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E. Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)708-2310. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E. Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov* . Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on

(202)205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on April 18, 2005, based on a complaint filed on behalf of SigmaTel, Inc. (“SigmaTel”) of Austin, Texas. 70 **Federal Register** 20172. The complaint alleged violations of section 337 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain audio processing integrated circuits and products containing same by reason of infringement of claim 10 of U.S. Patent No. 6,137,279 (“the '279 patent”) and claim 13 of U.S. Patent No. 6,633,187 (“the '187 patent”). The complaint named a single respondent, Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China (“Actions”). The complaint further alleged that an industry in the United States exists, as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. On July 8, 2005, the Commission determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) granting SigmaTel's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add allegations of infringement of the previously asserted patents and to add an allegation of a violation of section 337 by reason of infringement of claims 1, 6, 9, and 13 of U.S. Patent No. 6,366,522 (“the '522 patent”). On October 31, 2005, the Commission determined not to review an ID granting complainant's motion to terminate the investigation as to the '279 patent. On March 2006, the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) issued his final ID and recommended determination on remedy and bonding. The ALJ found a violation of section 337 by reason of infringement of claim 13 of the '187 patent by Actions' accused product families 207X, 208X, and 209X, and of claims 1, 6, 9, and 13 of the '522 patent by Actions' accused product families 208X and 209X. On May 5, 2006, the Commission determined to review the ID and requested submissions regarding the issues under review as well as remedy, the public interest and bonding. On September 15, 2006, the Commission determined that there is a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting the importation of Actions' infringing products. On August 20, 2007, complainant SigmaTel and respondent Actions filed a joint petition to rescind the remedial order under Commission Rule 210.76(a)(1) on the basis of a settlement agreement between the parties. The parties asserted that their settlement agreement constituted “changed conditions of fact or law” sufficient to justify rescission of the order under Commission Rule 210.76(a)(1), 19 CFR 210.76(a)(1). The Commission investigative attorney filed a response in support of the petition on August 29, 2007. Having reviewed the parties' submissions, the Commission has determined that the settlement agreement satisfies the requirement of Commission Rule 210.76(a)(1), 19 CFR 210.76(a)(1), that there be changed conditions of fact or law. The Commission therefore has issued an order rescinding the limited exclusion order previously issued in this investigation. This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) and section 210.76(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.76(a)(1)). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 11, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-18206 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1124-0006] National Security Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Exhibit A to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until November 19, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please write to U. S. Department of Justice, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW., National Security Division, Counterespionage Section/Registration Unit, Bond Building—Room 9300, Washington, DC 20530. If you need a copy of the collection instrument with instructions, or have additional information, please contact the Registration Unit at 202-514-1216. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *Overview of this information collection:*

(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of currently approved information collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Exhibit A to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents).

(3)*The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number:* NSD-3. National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, and individuals or households. The form is used to register foreign agents as required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611, et seq., must set forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each foreign principal, and must be utilized within 10 days of date contract is made or when initial activity occurs, whichever is first.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average response:* The total estimated number of responses is 164 at approximately .49 hours (29 minutes) per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 80 annual total burden hours associated with this information collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 12, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-18322 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-PF-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petitions for Modification AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of petitions for modification of existing mandatory safety standards. SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. DATES: Comments on the petitions must be received by the Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before October 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by “docket number” on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. *E-Mail: Standards-Petitions@dol.gov* . 2. *Telefax:* 1-202-693-9441. 3. *Hand-Delivery or Regular Mail:* Submit comments to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, VA 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. We will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. Individuals who submit comments by hand-delivery are required to check in at the receptionist desk on the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Sexauer, Chief, Regulatory Development Division at 202-693-9444 (Voice), *sexauer.edward@dol.gov* (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax), or contact Barbara Barron at 202-693-9447 (Voice), *barron.barbara@dol.gov* (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax). [These are not toll-free numbers]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary determines that:

(1)An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or

(2)that the application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the requirements and procedures for filing petitions for modifications. II. Petitions for Modification *Docket Number:* M-2007-049-C. *Petitioner:* Armstrong Coal Company, Inc., 407 Brown Road, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431. *Mine:* Big Run Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-18552, located in Ohio County, Kentucky. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1908(a)(1) (Nonpermissible diesel-powered equipment; categories). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance for the requirement that equipment that cuts or moves rock or coal be included in the category of heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment. Specifically, the Big Run Mine operates a “mini-trac” fork lift tractor and will replace the forks with a bucket for limited use. Gas test will be conducted as required under 30 CFR 75.1914(g) (ATX 620 multi-gas detectors) as recommended in the guidelines from the Center for Diesel Research (An Emissions-Assisted Maintenance Procedures for Diesel Equipment, “Evaluation of Technology to Reduce Diesel Particulates”). These guidelines serve as the basis for the standard operating procedures. The petitioner states that:

(1)With the procedures in place, those working in the mine will be in the intake (fresh air) at all times and at no time will any miner be subject to the exhaust emissions generated from the mini-trac;

(2)two 20-pound fire extinguishers and 240 pounds of rock dust will be maintained within 150 feet of the mini-trac at all times in addition to the fire suppression system located on the mini-trac;

(3)the mini-trac will be used to clean the escapeway on a limited basis only when the mine is idle and when the mine returns back to production, use of the mini-trac with forks attached only for hauling supplies;

(4)no more than five miners will be underground while the mini-trac is in use during rehabilitation of the air course;

(5)the miners who are underground will be stationed outby the machine and will not be exposed to dust or gases inby during rehabilitation of the air course; and

(6)training will be provided to each miner who operates the mini-trac in the proper inspection and recognition of any deficiencies in the use of the equipment. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded by the standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-050-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* # 11 Slope Mine, MHSA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 49.2(b) (Availability of mine rescue teams). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the reduction of two mine rescue teams with five members and one alternate each, to two mine rescue teams of three members with one alternate for either team. The petitioner states that the mine is a small anthracite mine and an attempt to utilize five or more rescue team members in the mine's confined working places would result in a diminution of safety to both the miners at the mine and the members of the rescue team. Further, the petitioner states that the mining method used greatly reduces the threat of a disaster and need for rescue teams. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will in no way provide less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners under the existing standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-051-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* #11 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 49.6(a)(1) &

(5)(Equipment and maintenance requirements). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of eight self-contained breathing apparatus and eight permissible cap lamps and charging rack instead of using twelve self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus and twelve permissible cap lamps and charging rack at each mine rescue station for its seven member rescue team. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would not alter, change, or reduce the ability, effectiveness or safety of the underground mine personnel. *Docket Number:* M-2007-053-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* #11 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.360 (Preshift examination at fixed intervals). *Modification Request:* The petitioner proposes to modify the application of the standard at its above referenced anthracite coal mine to permit an alternative method of examination and evaluation. The petitioner's intake slope has a pitch of 66 degrees. The petitioner would:

(1)Conduct an examination and evaluation from the slope gunboat during the pre-shift examination after an air quantity reading is taken just inby the intake portal, including a visual examination of each seal for physical damage;

(2)take an additional air reading and gas test for methane and oxygen deficiency at the intake air split location(s) just off the slope in the gangway portion of the working section; and

(3)have the examiner place the date, time and his/her initials at locations where air readings and gas tests are taken prior to anyone entering the mine and properly record the results. The petitioner states that:

(1)The slope will be traveled and physically examined in its entire length on a monthly basis regardless of conditions found at the section evaluation point;

(2)the dates, times, and examiner's initials will be placed at sufficient locations throughout, and results of the examination will be recorded on the surface; and

(3)any hazards detected will be corrected prior to transporting personnel in the slope. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-054-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* #11 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2) (Quantity and location of firefighting equipment). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard 30 CFR 75.1100-2(a)(2), which requires that each working section of underground coal mines producing less than 300 tons of coal per shift be provided with specified firefighting equipment and supplies. The equipment and supplies include two portable fire extinguishers, 240 pounds of rock dust in bags or other suitable containers, and at least 500 gallons of water and at least 3 pails of 10 quart capacity. The petitioner proposes to use portable fire extinguishers only, to replace existing requirements where rock dust, water cars, and other water storage equipped with three 10 quart pails are not practical. The petitioner states that equipping its small anthracite mine with two portable fire extinguishers near the slope bottom and an additional portable fire extinguisher within 500 feet of the working face will provide no less than the same measure of protection as under the existing standard. The mine produces low volatile coal and the working section requires frequent de-watering. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-055-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* #11 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1200(d) &

(i)(Mine map). *Modification Request:* The petitioner proposes to use cross-sections instead of contour lines through the intake slope at locations of rock tunnel connections between veins, and at 1,000 foot intervals of advance from the intake slope. In addition, the petitioner proposes to limit the required mapping of the mine workings above and below to those present within 100 feet of the veins being mined, except when these veins are interconnected to other veins beyond the 100-foot limit, through rock tunnels. The petitioner states that contours provide no useful information due to the steep pitch encountered in mining anthracite coal veins, and their presence would make portions of the map illegible. The petitioner further states that use of cross-sections in lieu of contour lines has been practiced since the late 1800's and provides critical information about the spacing between veins and the proximity to other mine workings, which fluctuate considerably. Additionally, the petitioner states that the mine workings above and below are usually inactive and abandoned, and therefore not subject to changes during the life of the mine. The petitioner states that all mapping for mines above and below are researched by its contract engineer for the presence of interconnecting rock tunnels between veins in relation to the mine and a hazard analysis is done when mapping indicates the presence of known or potentially flooded workings. The petitioner asserts that when evidence indicates that prior mining was conducted on a vein above or below and research exhausts the availability of mine mapping, the vein will be considered to be mined and flooded and appropriate precautions will be taken under 30 CFR 75.388, where possible. Where potential hazards exist and in-mine drilling capabilities limit penetration, petitioner will drill surface boreholes to intercept the mine workings and will analyze the results prior to mining in the affected area. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-056-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* #11 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1202 and 75.1202-1(a) (Temporary notations, revisions, and supplements). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the required interval of survey to be established on an annual basis from the initial survey lieu of every 6 months. The petitioner proposes to update the mine map by hand notations on a daily basis, conduct subsequent surveys prior to commencing retreat mining, and when either a drilling program under 30 CFR 75.388 or plan for mining into accessible areas under 30 CFR 75.389 is required. The petitioner states that:

(1)Low production and slow rate of advance in anthracite mining make surveying on 6 month intervals impractical and, in most cases, annual development is frequently limited to less than 500 feet of gangway advance with associated up-pitch development;

(2)the majority of small anthracite mines are using non-mechanized, hand-loading mining methods;

(3)development above the active gangway is designed to mine into the level above at designated intervals thereby maintaining sufficient control between both surveyed gangways; and

(4)the available engineering/surveyor resources are very limited in anthracite coal fields which makes surveying difficult to achieve. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-057-C. *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* #11 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment; general). *Modification Request:* The petitioner proposes to use the slope (gunboat) to transport persons in shafts and slopes using an increased rope strength/safety factor and secondary safety rope connection instead of using safety catches or other no less effective devices. The petitioner asserts that a functional safety catch has not been developed and that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. Dated: September 12, 2007. Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E7-18367 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0071)] Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints Under Federal Employee Protection Statutes; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's

(OMB)Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for public comment. SUMMARY: OSHA solicits comment concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements for handling of discrimination complaints under Federal Employee Protection Statutes contained in regulations at: 29 CFR Part 24, Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints under Federal Employee Protection Statutes; 29 CFR Part 1979, Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints Under Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century; 29 CFR Part 1980, Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints Under Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, Title VIII of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002; and 29 CFR Part 1981 Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints under Section 6 of the Pipeline Safety and Improvement Act of 2002 (i.e., These Regulations). These regulations set forth procedures employees must use to file a complaint with OSHA alleging that their employer violated a Federal statute that prohibits retaliation against employees who engage in activities protected by the various employee protection statutes. DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent or received) by November 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: *Electronically:* You may submit comments and attachments electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov,* which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting comments. *Facsimile:* If your comments, including attachments, are not longer than 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at

(202)693-1648. *Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger, or courier service:* When using this method, you must submit three copies of your comments and attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, OSHA Docket No. OSHA-2007-0071, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service) are accepted during the Department of Labor's and Docket Office's normal business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., EST. *Instructions:* All submissions must include the Agency name and OSHA docket number for the ICR (OSHA-2007-0071). All comments, including any personal information you provide, are placed in the public docket without change, and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov.* For further information on submitting comments see the “Public Participation” heading in the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. *Docket:* To read or download comments or other material in the docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* or the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. All documents in the docket (including this **Federal Register** notice) are listed in the *http://www.regulations.gov* index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through the Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. You may also contact Nilgun Tolek at the address below to obtain a copy of the ICR. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nilgun Tolek, Office of Investigative Assistance, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3610, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone

(202)693-2199. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Agency is responsible for investigating alleged violations of “whistleblower” provisions contained in a number of Federal statutes. These provisions prohibit retaliation by employers against employees who report alleged violations of certain laws or regulations. Accordingly, these provisions prohibit an employer from discharging or taking any other retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, or the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee engages in any of the protected activities specified by the “whistleblower” provisions of these Federal statutes. These Federal statues are covered under the following regulations: 29 CFR Part 24, Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints under Federal Employee Protection Statutes (29 CFR Part 24 covers: Safe Water Drinking Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-9(i); Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1367; Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2622; Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. 6971: Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7622; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5851; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. 9610); 29 CFR Part 1979, Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints Under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century; 29 CFR Part 1980, Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints Under Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, Title VIII of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; and 29 CFR Part 1981 Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints under Section 6 of the Pipeline Safety and Improvement Act of 2002. These regulations specify the procedures that an employee must use to file a complaint with OSHA alleging that their employer violated a “whistleblower” provision for which the Agency has investigative responsibility. Any employee who believes that such a violation occurred may file a complaint, or have the complaint filed on their behalf. While OSHA specifies no particular form for filing a complaint, these regulations require that a complaint must be in writing and should include a full statement of the acts and omissions, with pertinent dates, which are believed to constitute the violation. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency's functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend its approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints. The Agency will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Title:* Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints. *OMB Number:* 1218-0236. *Affected Public:* Individuals. *Number of Respondents:* 390. *Frequency of Recordkeeping:* Once per complaint. *Average Time per Response:* 1 hour. *Total Annual Hours Requested:* 390. *Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance):* $0. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on this Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows:

(1)Electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov,* which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal;

(2)by facsimile (FAX); or

(3)by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2007-0071). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES ). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at

(202)693-2350 (TTY

(877)889-5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at *http://www.regulations.gov.* Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the *http://www.regulations.gov* index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site's “UserTips” link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506, *et seq.* ) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 5-2002 (67 FR 65008). Signed at Washington, DC, on September 12, 2007. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E7-18314 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts Arts Advisory Panel Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, notice is hereby given that five meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate): *Arts Education (application review):* October 2-5, 2007 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 5th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 2nd-4th, and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 5th, will be closed. *Arts Education (application review):* October 10-11, 2007 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on October 10th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 10th, and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 11th, will be closed. *Arts Education (application review):* October 15, 2007 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., will be closed. *Arts Education (application review):* October 22-25, 2007 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. on October 25th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 22nd-24th, and from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 25th, will be closed. *Presenting (application review):* October 29-30, 2007 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 29th, and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October 30th, will be closed. The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 21, 2007, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. Any person may observe meetings, or portions thereof, of advisory panels that are open to the public, and if time allows, may be permitted to participate in the panel's discussions at the discretion of the panel chairman. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Office of AccessAbility, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, 202/682-5532, TDY-TDD 202/682-5496, at least seven

(7)days prior to the meeting. Further information with reference to these meetings can be obtained from Ms. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Office of Guidelines & Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC, 20506, or call 202/682-5691. Dated: September 12, 2007. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. E7-18284 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Federal Register Notice Agency Holding The Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Date: Weeks of September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2007. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. Status: Public and Closed. Matters to be Considered: Week of September 17, 2007 There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of September 17, 2007. Week of September 24, 2007—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of September 24, 2007. Week of October 1, 2007—Tentative Monday, October 1, 2007 1:30 p.m. Periodic Briefing on Security Issues (Closed—Ex. 1 & 3). Wednesday, October 3, 2007 2 p.m. Briefing on NRC's International Programs, Performance, and Plans (Public Meeting) (Contact: Karen Henderson, 301-415-0202). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Week of October 8, 2007—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of October 8, 2007. Week of October 15, 2007—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of October 15, 2007. Week of October 22, 20007—Tentative Wednesday, October 24, 2007 1:30 p.m. Periodic Briefing on New Reactor Issues (Public Meeting) (Contact: Roger Rihm, 301-415-7807). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* *The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)—(301) 415-1292. Contact person for more information: Michelle Schroll,

(301)415-1662. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: *http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/policy-making/schedule.html.* The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate inhese public meetings, or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format ( *e.g.* braille, large print), please notify the NRC's Disability Program Coordinator, Rohn Brown, at 301-492-2279, TDD: 301-415-2100, or by e-mail at *REB3@nrc.gov.* Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. This notice is distributed by mail to several hundred subscribers; if you no longer wish to receive it, or would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301-415-1969). In addition, distribution of this meeting notice over the Internet system is available. If you are interested in receiving this Commission meeting schedule electronically, please send an electronic message to *dkw@nrc.gov.* Dated: September 13, 2007. R. Michelle Schroll, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 07-4641 Filed 9-14-07; 10:31 am]

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