Notices. Notice of availability: final comprehensive conservation plan and finding of no significant impact

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BILLING CODE 4210-67-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, Franklin County, VT 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 Missisquoi 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 (16 U.S.C. 668dd *et seq.* ), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), 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 Missisquoi NWR, 29 Tabor Road, Swanton, Vermont, 05488, telephone 802-868-4781. You may also access and download a copy from the Web sites *http://library.fws.gov/ccps.htm* or *http://missisquoirefuge.fws.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Sweeny, Refuge Manager, Missisquoi NWR, at 802-868-4781, or by electronic mail at *Mark_Sweeny@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1996, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668 dd *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 (NWRS). 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. Missisquoi NWR spans over 6,592 acres, lies on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain near the Canadian border in Franklin County, Vermont, and includes most of the Missisquoi River Delta, the largest wetland complex in the Lake Champlain Basin. As it flows through the refuge, the Missisquoi River is bordered by the largest and perhaps highest quality silver maple floodplain forest remaining in the State. The river meanders through extensive natural and managed emergent marshes of wild rice, buttonbush, and tussock sedge that host thousands of waterfowl during migration. That part of the river harbors rare freshwater mussels, spiny soft-shell turtles, and fish. Refuge lands protect the Shad Island great blue heron rookery, the largest colony in Vermont, and the entire nesting population of black terns in the State. 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” and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742f(a)(1)) for the development, advancement, management, conservation, and protection of fish and wildlife resources. We distributed a draft CCP/Environmental Assessment

(EA)for public review and comment for 38 days between March 22 and April 30, 2007. Its distribution was announced in the **Federal Register** on March 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 51, Pages 12632-12633). That draft analyzed two alternatives for managing the refuge. We also held one public meeting on March 31, 2007, to obtain public comments. We received 105 comments from local towns, conservation and recreational organizations, and local residents. Appendix L 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 Missisquoi NWR headquarters office in Swanton, Vermont, will continue to administer the refuge. Highlights of the final CCP include:

(1)Greater inventory, monitoring, and management of the Missisquoi River Delta wetlands (floodplain forest, lakeshore and river shore wetlands, impoundments, rivers and creeks, bays, bogs, swamps, vernal pools, and scrub-shrub habitat) to maintain their ecological integrity for the rich diversity of plants and animals on the refuge.

(2)Better management of high-quality grasslands, shrublands, and other early successional habitats for a range of wildlife species of conservation concern.

(3)Enhanced programs of outreach and environmental education and interpretation to raise public awareness and involvement in the protection and stewardship of refuge wildlife and habitats.

(4)Enhanced wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities (wildlife observation and photography, hunting, and fishing) that provide quality experiences for refuge visitors and protect wildlife and their habitats.

(5)Greater inventory, protection, and interpretation of the rich cultural history of the Missisquoi River delta and enhanced partnerships with the local Abenaki Tribe and other interested communities.

(6)Cooperative partnerships within the northern Lake Champlain Basin, including the Missisquoi River watershed, working toward better water quality, improved land stewardship, and greater protection of fish and wildlife resources.

(7)A Geographical Information System

(GIS)that contains current data on refuge biological resources that will more effectively and efficiently guide habitat and species management.

(8)An inventory of aquatic and upland invasive species that track annual distribution and control methods, and management results of these nuisance species on the refuge and in Missisquoi Bay.

(9)In partnership with others, the protection of additional lands and waters, particularly intact, fully functioning wetlands and associated riparian areas and lands that maintain and expand the protection of large, unfragmented blocks of upland habitat for area-sensitive wildlife species.

(10)In lieu of a fee, visitors will be encouraged to make voluntary contributions at collection boxes at the trailheads and boat launch sites. We will work with the Friends of Missisquoi NWR to develop a voluntary annual refuge pass to raise additional funds for trail maintenance, informational kiosks, educational programs, and other actions to benefit all visitors to the refuge.

(11)A critical new law enforcement position to enhance staff and visitor safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain communications with Homeland Security, given the refuge's proximity to the International border and active recreational community in the Missisquoi Bay and river.

(12)Other new critical positions, including a park ranger, maintenance worker, and biological technician, to maximize the use and effectiveness of the new visitor center and associated interpretive trails, ensure safe, quality refuge experiences through well-maintained facilities, ensure our use of the best available science in conserving and managing the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, and ensure that public uses are compatible with the “wildlife first” mission of the NWRS. Dated: September 14, 2007. Thomas J. Healy, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts. [FR Doc. E7-18542 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Review of 16 Southeastern Species AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is initiating 5-year reviews of the Carolina northern flying squirrel ( *Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus* ), Cahow ( *Pterodroma cahow* ), boulder darter ( *Etheostoma wapiti* ), relict darter ( *Etheostoma chienense* ), Cumberland pigtoe ( *Pleurobema gibberum* ), rough pigtoe ( *Pleurobema plenum* ), orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) ( *Plethobasus cooperianus* ), tan riffleshell ( *Epioblasma florentina walkeri* ), white wartyback (pearlymussel) ( *Plethobasus cicatricosus* ), noonday snail ( *Mesodon clarki nantahala* ), Nashville crayfish ( *Orconectes shoupi* ), Kentucky cave shrimp ( *Palaemonias ganteri* ), Cumberland sandwort ( *Arenaria cumberlandensis* ), Tennessee purple coneflower ( *Echinacea tennesseensis* ), large-flowered skullcap ( * Scutellaria montana * ), and rock gnome lichen ( *Gymnoderma lineare* ) under section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The purpose of reviews conducted under this section of the Act is to ensure that the classification of species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12) is accurate. A 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, information submitted for our consideration must be received on or before November 20, 2007. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: Information submitted on the Carolina northern flying squirrel, tan riffleshell, noonday snail, and rock gnome lichen should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Asheville Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801, fax 828/258-5330. Information on the boulder darter, Cumberland pigtoe, orangefoot pimpleback, white wartyback, Nashville crayfish, Cumberland sandwort, Tennessee purple coneflower, and large-flowered skullcap should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Cookeville Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501, fax 931/528-7075. Information on the relict darter, rough pigtoe, and Kentucky cave shrimp should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Frankfort Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 330 West Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, fax 502/695-1024. Information on the cahow should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Raleigh Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 33726, Raleigh, North Carolina 27636, fax 919/856-4556. Information received in response to this notice of review will be available for public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at the same addresses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Carolina northern flying squirrel, contact Robert Currie at the Asheville Field Office address above (phone 828/258-3939 ext. 224, e-mail *Robert_Currie@fws.gov* ). For information on the tan riffleshell, contact Robert

(Bob)Butler at the Asheville Field Office address above (phone 828/258-3939 ext. 235, e-mail *Bob_Butler@fws.gov* ). For information on the noonday snail, contact John Fridell at the Asheville Field Office address above (phone 828/258-3939 ext. 225, e-mail *John_Fridell@fws.gov* ). For information on the rock gnome lichen, contact Carolyn Wells at the Asheville Field Office address above (phone 828/258-3939 ext. 231, e-mail *Carolyn_Wells@fws.gov* ). For information on the boulder darter, Cumberland pigtoe, orangefoot pimpleback, or white wartyback, contact James

(Jim)Widlak at the Cookeville Field Office address above (phone 931/528-6481 ext. 202, e-mail *James_Widlak@fws.gov* ). For information on the Nashville crayfish, Cumberland sandwort, Tennessee purple coneflower, or large-flowered skullcap, contact Geoff Call at the Cookeville Field Office address above (phone 931/528-6481 ext. 214, e-mail *Geoff_Call@fws.gov* ). For information on the relict darter or Kentucky cave shrimp, contact Mike Floyd at the Frankfort Field Office address above (phone 502/695-0468 ext. 102, e-mail *Mike_Floyd@fws.gov* ). For information on the rough pigtoe, contact Leroy Koch at the Frankfort Field Office address above (phone 502/695-0468 ext. 106, e-mail *Leroy_Koch@fws.gov* ). For information on the cahow, contact David Rabon at the Raleigh Field Office address above (phone 919/856-4520 ext. 16, e-mail *David_Rabon@fws.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1533 *et seq.* ), the Service maintains a list of endangered and threatened wildlife and plant species at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12 (for plants) (collectively referred to as the List). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. Then, on the basis of such reviews, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether or not any species should be removed from the List (delisted), or reclassified from endangered to threatened or from threatened to endangered. Delisting a species must be supported by the best scientific and commercial data available and only considered if such data substantiate that the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following reasons:

(1)The species is considered extinct;

(2)the species is considered to be recovered; and/or

(3)the original data available when the species was listed, or the interpretation of such data, were in error. Any change in Federal classification would require a separate rulemaking process. Amendments to the List through final rules are published in the **Federal Register** . The regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing those species currently under active review. This notice announces our active review of the following species listed as endangered: Carolina northern flying squirrel (mammal), Cahow (bird), boulder darter (fish), relict darter (fish), Cumberland pigtoe (mussel), rough pigtoe (mussel), orangefoot pimpleback (mussel), tan riffleshell (mussel), white wartyback (mussel), Nashville crayfish (crayfish), Kentucky cave shrimp (shrimp), Cumberland sandwort (plant), Tennessee purple coneflower (plant), and rock gnome lichen (lichen). This notice also covers two species that are listed as threatened: noonday snail (snail) and large-flowered skullcap (plant). The List is also available on our Internet site at *http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species.* What information is considered in the review? A 5-year review considers all new information available at the time of the review. A 5-year review will consider the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since the current listing determination or most recent status review of each species, such as: A. Species biology, including but not limited to population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics; B. Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, distribution, and suitability; C. Conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the species; D. Threat status and trends (see five factors under heading “How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?”); and E. Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous information contained in the List, and improved analytical methods. Specific information Requested for the Boulder Darter, Cumberland Pigtoe, Orangefoot Pimpleback, White Wartyback, and Rock Gnome Lichen We are especially interested in obtaining information about the present condition of the species' habitats, recovery of degraded habitats, threats to extant populations, discovery of new populations, or rediscovery of populations thought to be extirpated. We are also interested in information about ongoing or successfully completed recovery activities. We specifically request information regarding the current distribution of the species throughout their ranges and the status of extant populations. Definitions Related to This Notice The following definitions are provided to assist those persons who contemplate submitting information regarding the species being reviewed: A. *Species* includes any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate which interbreeds when mature. B. *Endangered* means any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. C. *Threatened* means any species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened? Section 4(a)(1) of the Act establishes that we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the following five factors: A. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; B. Over-utilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes; C. Disease or predation; D. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or E. Other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires that our determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available. What could happen as a result of this review? If we find that there is new information concerning any of these 16 species indicating that a change in classification may be warranted, we may propose a new rule that could do one of the following:

(a)Reclassify the species from endangered to threatened (downlist);

(b)reclassify the species from threatened to endangered (uplist); or

(c)delist the species. If we determine that a change in classification is not warranted, then these species will remain on the List under their current status. Public Solicitation of New Information We request any new information concerning the status of any of these 16 species. See “What information is considered in the review?” heading for specific criteria. Information submitted should be supported by documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their names and home addresses, etc., but if you wish us to withhold this information, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. In addition, you must present rationale for withholding this information. This rationale must demonstrate that disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. Unsupported assertions will not meet this burden. In absence of exceptional, undocumented circumstances, this information will be released. 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: This document is published under the authority of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: July 23, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. E7-18558 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 2 Species: Chihuahua Chub (Gila nigrescens) and Navasota Ladies'-Tresses (Spiranthes parksii) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of reviews; request for information. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) initiate 5-year reviews of Chihuahua chub ( *Gila nigrescens* ) and Navasota ladies'-tresses ( *Spiranthes parksii* ) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The purpose of reviews conducted under section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act is to ensure that the classification of species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants is accurate. The 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information (best scientific and commercial data) on Chihuahua chub and Navasota ladies'-tresses since their original listings as threatened in 1983 (48 FR 46053; October 11, 1983) and endangered in 1982 (47 FR 19539; May 6, 1982), respectively. If the present classification of either of these species is not consistent with the best scientific and commercial information available, we may recommend a change in Federal classification. A change would require a separate final rulemaking process. DATES: To allow adequate time to conduct this review, we must receive any information submitted for our consideration on or before December 20, 2007. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver information on these species to us at the following addresses. Information we receive will be available for public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at the same addresses. *Navasota ladies'-tresses:* Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758. The office phone number is 512-490-0057. Alternatively, you may send information via e-mail to *chris_best@fws.gov* . *Chihuahua chub:* Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office, 2105 Osuna Road, NE., Albuquerque, NM 87113. The office phone number is 505-346-2525. Alternatively, you may send information via e-mail to *marilyn_myers@fws.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species-specific information, contact the appropriate person at the above addresses and phone numbers. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8337 for TTY assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Why Do We Conduct a 5-year Review? Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. We are then, under section 4(c)(2)(B) and the provisions of subsections

(a)and (b), to determine, on the basis of such a review, whether or not any species should be removed (delisted) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.12), or reclassified from endangered to threatened (downlisted), or from threatened to endangered (uplisted). The 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information (best scientific and commercial data) on the Chihuahua chub and the Navasota ladies'-tresses. If the present classification of any of these species is not consistent with the best scientific and commercial information available, we will recommend whether or not a change is warranted in the Federal classification of that species. Any classification change would require a separate rulemaking process. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing those species currently under active review. This notice announces our active review of Chihuahua chub and Navasota ladies'-tresses. What Information Do We Consider in Our Review? We consider all new information available at the time of the 5-year review. These reviews consider the best scientific and commercial data that has become available since the current listing determination or most recent status review of each species, such as: A. Species biology, including but not limited to population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics; B. Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, distribution, and suitability; C. Conservation measures that we have implemented to benefit the species; D. Threat status and trends (see five factors under heading “How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?”); and E. Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous information contained in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and improved analytical methods. How Are Chihuahua Chub and Navasota Ladies'-Tresses Currently Listed? The List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants

(List)is in 50 CFR 17.11 (wildlife) and 17.12 (plants). We publish amendments to the List through final rules in the **Federal Register** . The List is also available on our internet site at *http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife.html.* In Table 1 below, we provide a summary of the listing information for both species. Table 1.—Summary of Listing Information Common name Scientific name Status Where listed Final listing rule Chihuahua Chub *Gila nigrescens* Threatened NM October 11, 1983; 48 FR 46053. Navasota ladies'-tresses *Spiranthes parksii* Endangered TX May 6, 1982; 47 FR 19539. Definitions for This Notice To help you submit information about the species we are reviewing, we provide the following definitions: A. *Species* includes any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate, which interbreeds when mature. B. *Endangered* means any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. C. *Threatened* means any species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. How Do We Determine Whether a Species Is Endangered or Threatened? Section 4(a)(1) of the Act establishes that we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the five following factors: A. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; B. Overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes; C. Disease or predation; D. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or E. Other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires that our determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available. What Could Happen as a Result of This Review? If we find new information concerning either Chihuahua chub or Navasota ladies'-tresses indicating a change in classification may be warranted, we may propose a new rule that could do one of the following:

(a)Reclassify the species from endangered to threatened (downlist);

(b)reclassify the species from threatened to endangered (uplist); or

(c)remove the species from the List. If we determine that a change in classification is not warranted, then these species will remain on the List under their current status. Public Solicitation of New Information We request any new information concerning the status of Chihuahua chub or Navasota ladies'-tresses. See “What Information Do We Consider in Our Review?” heading for specific criteria. Support any information you submit with documentation such as maps; bibliographic references; methods used to gather and analyze the data; and/or copies of any pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources. Additionally, we specifically request recommendations pertaining to the development of, or potential updates to, recovery plans, and additional actions or studies that could benefit these species in the future. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comments, 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. Authority: We publish this document under the authority of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: August 21, 2007. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E7-18543 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Reviews of 18 Caribbean Species AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-year reviews; Request for public comment. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are initiating 5-year reviews of 18 Caribbean species under section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The purpose of a 5-year review is to ensure that the classification of a species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants is accurate. The 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct our reviews, we must receive all information you submit for our consideration on or before November 20, 2007. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: Send information on the 18 listed species to the Field Supervisor, Caribbean Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Post Office Box 491, Boquerón, PR 00622. Information we receive in response to this notice will be available for public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Ecological Service Office, Carr. 301, Km. 5.1, Bo. Corozo, Boquerón, PR, 00622. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marelisa Rivera, Boquerón, Puerto Rico, at address above (telephone, 787/851-7297, ext. 231). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are initiating 5-year reviews of 18 Caribbean species: The Puerto Rican broad-winged hawk ( *Buteo platypterus brunnescens* ), Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawk ( *Accipiter striatus venator* ), yellow-shouldered blackbird ( *Agelaius xanthomus* ), Mona boa ( *Epicrates monensis monensis* ), Monito gecko ( *Sphaerodactylus micropithecus* ), Mona ground iguana ( *Cyclura cornuta stejnegeri* ), St. Croix ground lizard ( *Ameiva polops* ), Puerto Rican crested toad ( *Peltophryne lemur* ), *Aristida chaseae* (no common name), pelos del diablo ( *Aristida portoricensis* ), palma de manaca ( *Calyptronoma rivalis* ), *Cranichis ricartii* (no common name), higuero de Sierra ( *Crescentia portoricensis* ), *Eugenia woodburyana* (no common name), *Lyonia truncata* var. *proctorii* (no common name), palo de rosa ( *Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon* ), cóbana negra ( *Stahlia monosperma* ), and *Vernonia proctorii* (no common name) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ; the Act). Of the above list of 18 species, the following 3 are currently listed as threatened: Mona boa, Puerto Rican crested toad, and cóbana negra; the other 15 species are currently listed as endangered. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing those species currently under active review. Under the Act, we maintain a List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 50 CFR 17.12 (for plants) (collectively referred to as the list). The list is also available on our Internet site at *http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species* . Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. Then, on the basis of such reviews, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether or not we should remove any species from the List (delist), or reclassify it from endangered to threatened or from threatened to endangered. Delisting a species must be supported by the best scientific and commercial data available and only considered if such data substantiate that the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following reasons:

(1)The species is considered extinct;

(2)the species is considered to be recovered; and/or

(a)Reclassify the species from endangered to threatened (downlist);

(b)reclassify the species from threatened to endangered (uplist); or

(c)delist the species. If we determine that a change in classification is not warranted, then the species will remain on the List under its current status. Public Availability of Comments 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. Authority: We publish this document under the authority of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: September 7, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7-18557 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of extension of an information collection (1010-0142). SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request

(ICR)to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 250, subpart Q, Decommissioning Activities. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. DATES: Submit written comments by October 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments either by fax

(202)395-6566 or e-mail *OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov* directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1010-0142). Mail or hand carry a copy of your comments to the Department of the Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; Mail Stop 4024; 381 Elden Street; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. If you wish to e-mail your comments to MMS, the address is: *rules.comments@mms.gov* . Reference Information Collection 1010-0142 in your subject line and mark your message for return receipt. Include your name and return address in your message text. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and Standards Branch,

(703)787-1607. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the regulations that require the subject collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* 30 CFR 250, subpart Q, Decommissioning Activities. *OMB Control Number:* 1010-0142. *Abstract:* The Outer Continental Shelf

(OCS)Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 *et seq.* and 43 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* ), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations to administer leasing of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. Section 1332(6) states that “operations in the [O]uter Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner by well trained personnel using technology, precautions, and other techniques sufficient to prevent or minimize the likelihood of blowouts, loss of well control, fires, spillages, physical obstructions to other users of the waters or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property or endanger life or health.” This authority and responsibility are among those delegated to the Minerals Management Service (MMS). The regulations at 30 CFR 250, Subpart Q, concern decommissioning of platforms, wells, and pipelines, as well as site clearance and platform removal and are the subject of this collection. The MMS uses the information collected under Subpart Q in the following ways: • § 250.1722(c). MMS requires notification within 5 days in the event a trawl hangs up on (or damages) a protective device

(dome)over a subsea wellhead or casing stub in order to ensure that repairs are initiated as soon as possible in order to eliminate or minimize the possibility that shrimp boats will hang up on the obstruction and cause damage to their nets. It allows MMS to notify other users of the OCS of the obstruction in a timely manner, thereby reducing the risk to their equipment. • § 250.1713. MMS requires notification within 48 hours before beginning well plugging and abandonment operations in order to have the option of scheduling MMS personnel to observe operations on site to ensure they are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and approved procedures. • § 250.1725. MMS requires notification within 48 hours before beginning platform removal operations in order to have the option of scheduling MMS personnel to observe removal operations on site in the field to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and approved procedures for the use of explosives, removal of platform piling to 15 feet below the seafloor, proper site clearance, etc. Responses are mandatory. No questions of a “sensitive” nature are asked. We protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and 30 CFR 250.197, “Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.” *Frequency:* On occasion, annual; and as specified in sections. *Estimated Number and Description of Respondents:* Approximately 218 Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulphur lessees and holders of pipeline rights-of-way. *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Hour” Burden:* The estimated annual “hour” burden for this information collection is a total of 17,991 hours. The following chart details the individual components and burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. Citation 30 CFR 250 Subpart Q Reporting requirement Hour burden Average number of annual responses Annual burden hours General Fees 1700 thru 1754 General departure and alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in subpart Q regulations 3 50 requests 150 1703; 1704 Request approval for decommissioning Burden included below 0 1704(g); 1712; 1716; 1717; 1721(a), (d), (f), (g); 1722(a), (b), (d); 1723(b); 1743(a) Submit form MMS-124 to plug wells; provide subsequent report; request alternate depth departure; request procedure to protect obstructions above seafloor; report within 30 days, results of trawling; certify area cleared of obstructions; remove casing stub or mud line suspension equipment and subsea protective covering; or other departures Burden included under 1010-0141 0 Subtotal 50 responses 150 Permanently Plugging Wells 1713 Notify MMS 48 hours before beginning operations to permanently plug a well .25 400 notices 100 Subtotal 400 responses 100 Temporary Abandoned Wells 1721(e); 1722(e), (h)(1); 1741(c) Identify and report subsea wellheads, casing stubs, or other obstructions; mark wells protected by a dome; mark location to be cleared as navigation hazard U.S. Coast Guard requirements 0 1722(c), (g)(2) Notify MMS within 5 days if trawl does not pass over protective device or causes damages to it; or if inspection reveals casing stub or mud line suspension is no longer protected .25 10 notices 3 1722(f), (g)(3) Submit annual report on plans for re-entry to complete or permanently abandon the well and inspection report 2 75 reports 150 1722(h) Request waiver of trawling test 2 5 requests 10 Subtotal 90 responses 163 Removing Platforms and Other Facilities 1726; 1704(a) Submit initial decommissioning application in the Pacific OCS Region and Alaska OCS Region 20 2 applications 40 1725; 1727; 1728; 1730; 1704(b) Submit final application and appropriate data to remove platform or other subsea facility structures (including alternate depth departure) or approval to maintain, to conduct other operations, or to convert to artificial reef 20 150 applications 3,000 $4,100 fee × 150 − $615,000 1725(e) Notify MMS 48 hours before beginning removal of platform and other facilities .25 150 notices 38 1729; 1704(c) Submit post platform or other facility removal report 8 150 reports 1,200 Subtotal 452 responses 4,278 $615,000 Site Clearance for Wells, Platforms, and Other Facilities 1740; Request approval to use alternative methods of well site, platform, or other facility clearance 12 75 requests 900 1743(b) Verify permanently plugged well, platform, or other facility removal site cleared of obstructions and submit certification letter 18 400 verifications 7,200 Subtotal 475 responses 8,100 Pipeline Decommissioning 1751; 1752; 1704(d) Submit application to decommission pipeline in place or remove pipeline (L/T or ROW) 10 400 applications 4,000 $1,000 L/T decommission fee x 247 = $247,000 $1,900 ROW decommission fee x 153 = $290,700 1753 Submit post pipeline decommissioning report 3 400 reports 1,200 Subtotal 800 responses 5,200 $537,700 Total Burden 2,267 responses 17,991 $1,152,700 Fees L/T = Lease Term ROW = Right of Way. *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Non-Hour Cost” Burden:* There are three non-hour costs associated with this information collection. The estimated non-hour cost burden is $1,152,700. Sections 250.1751(a), 250.1752(a), and 250.1727 require respondents to pay filing fees when submitting a request to remove a platform or other facility, to decommission a lease term pipeline, or to decommission a ROW pipeline. The application filing fees are required to recover the Federal Government's processing costs. We have not identified any other “non-hour cost” burdens associated with this collection of information. *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:* Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ) 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. To comply with the public consultation process, on December 4, 2006, we published a **Federal Register** notice (71 FR 70424) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 250.199 provides the OMB control number for the information collection requirements imposed by the 30 CFR 250 regulations and forms. The regulation also informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collections of information and provides the address to which they should send comments. We have received no comments in response to these efforts. If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to ensure maximum consideration, OMB should receive public comments by October 22, 2007. *Public Comment Procedures:* Before including your address, phone number, email 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. *MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer:* Arlene Bajusz,

(202)208-7744. Dated: September 17, 2007. Melinda Mayes, Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. E7-18644 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the control of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA. The human remains were removed from Sacramento County, CA. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center professional staff in consultation with representatives of Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California (also known as the Tachi Yokut Tribe); Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California (formerly the Sheep Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California); Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; and Susanville Indian Rancheria, California were contacted, but did not choose to participate in the consultations. In 1970, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from an undetermined site in the Pocket District of South Sacramento on east side of Sacramento River in Sacramento County, CA. Excavation for a river road was made and Indian skulls were unearthed. The University of California was notified of the human remains and removed many of the human remains, but did not collect some and set them on top of the bank. At an unknown time and by unknown means, Glenna and Don Geissinger acquired the human remains. The human remains were donated by the Geissingers to the Southwest Museum in 1970. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The age of the human remains is unknown. Based on archeological analysis, this individual has been identified as Native American. Consultation with a representative of the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California, confirmed that the provenience of the human remains is consistent with that of other discoveries of indigenous human remains in the area. Geographical and historical evidence indicates that the site is located within the traditional territory of the Northern Valley Yokut, Miwok people, Me-Wuk people, and Maidu people. Descendants of the Northern Valley Yokut, Miwok people, Me-Wuk people, and Maidu people are members of the Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; Susanville Indian Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Officials of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; Susanville Indian Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains should contact Duane H. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, or LaLena Lewark, Senior NAGPRA Coordinator, Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065,

(323)221-2164, [extension 241], before October 22, 2007. Repatriation of the human remains to the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center is responsible for notifying the Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; Susanville Indian Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California that this notice has been published. Dated: August 30, 2007 Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E7-18651 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the control of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA. The human remains were removed from Los Angeles County, CA. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center professional staff in consultation with representatives of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Manuel Reservation, California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California (also known as the Tachi Yokut Tribe); Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation of California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. In 1938, human remains representing a minimum of three individuals were removed from an unknown site near Lancaster, Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, CA, by the Sheriff's Office in Newhall, CA. The Sheriff's Office turned the human remains over to the Coroner's Office. The human remains were donated to the museum by Frank A. Nance, of the Coroner's Office in Los Angeles, CA. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Based on archeological analysis, the individuals have been identified as Native American, but the age is unknown. Consultation with a representative of the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California, confirmed that the provenience of the human remains is consistent with that of other discoveries of indigenous remains in the area. Geographical and historical evidence indicates that the sites are located within the traditional territory of the Southern Valley Yokuts and the Serrano people. Descendants of the Southern Valley Yokuts and the Serrano people are members of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Manuel Reservation, California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation of California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Officials of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Manuel Reservation, California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation of California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains should contact Duane H. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, or LaLena Lewark, Senior NAGPRA Coordinator, Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065,

(323)221-2164, extension 241, before October 22, 2007. Repatriation of the human remains to the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, is responsible for notifying the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Manuel Reservation, California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation of California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California that this notice has been published. Dated: August 30, 2007 Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E7-18661 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the control of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA. The human remains were removed from Contra Costa and San Joaquin Counties, CA. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center professional staff in consultation with representatives of Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California (also known as the Tachi Yokut Tribe); Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California (formerly the Sheep Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California); Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; and Susanville Indian Rancheria, California were contacted, but did not choose to participate in the consultations. In 1933, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from an undetermined site in Stockton, San Joaquin Valley, San Joaquin County, CA. The museum has no additional information regarding the removal and museum's acquisition of the human remains. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. In 1939, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from an undetermined site twenty feet from the water's edge-most likely the San Pablo Bay-in Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA, by Mr. J.E. Peterson. The human remains were donated by Mr. J.E. Peterson to the Southwest Museum on April 23, 1939. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The geographic locations described above lie within Yokut or Miwok territories. Archeologists believe that the Penutian-speaking Yokut and Miwok descend from the Windmiller people who occupied the Central Valley of California nearly 4,000 years ago. The history of California rancherias in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada foothill regions of California shows that these Windmiller descendants ultimately dispersed to the federally recognized Yokut and Miwok rancherias. The tribes that have a shared group identity with the Yokut and Miwok are Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; Susanville Indian Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Officials of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of two individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry National Center also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; Susanville Indian Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California; and Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains should contact Duane H. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, or LaLena Lewark, Senior NAGPRA Coordinator, Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065,

(EA)and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Final Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508), and the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission's (USIBWC) Operational Procedures for Implementing Section 102 of NEPA, published in the **Federal Register** September 2, 1981, (46 FR 44083); the USIBWC hereby gives notice of availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment and FONSI for Improvements to the Main and North Floodways Levee System, in the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project, located in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties, Texas. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Borunda, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental Management Division, United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission; 4171 N. Mesa, C-100; El Paso, Texas 79902. Telephone:

(915)832-4767; e-mail: *danielborunda@ibwc.state.gov* . DATES: Comments on the Draft EA and Draft FONSI will be accepted through October 22, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The USIBWC is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain any project or works projected by the United States of America on the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project (LRGFCP), as authorized by the Act of the 74th Congress, Sess. I Ch. 561 (H.R. 6453), approved August 19, 1935 (49 Stat. 660), and codified at 22 U.S.C. 277, 277a, 277b, 277c, and Acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto. The LRGFCP was constructed to protect urban, suburban, and highly developed irrigated farmland along the Rio Grande delta in the United States and Mexico. The USIBWC, in cooperation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, prepared this EA for the proposed action to improve flood control along sections of the Main and North Floodways Levee System located in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties, Texas. This levee system is part of the LRGFCP that extends approximately 180 miles from the Town of Peñitas in south Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Main and North Floodways Levee System, extends approximately 75 levee miles along the Rio Grande, downstream from Anzalduas Dam, extending near the town of Mercedes to the Laguna Madre northwest of Arroyo City, Texas. Proposed Action The Proposed Action would increase the flood containment capacity of the Main and North Floodways Levee System by raising elevation of a number of levee segments for improved flood protection. Fill material would be added to the existing levee to bring height to its original design specifications, or to meet a 2 feet freeboard design criterion. Typical height increases in improvement areas would be from less than 1 foot up to 2 feet, extending levee footprint up to a maximum of 12 feet from the current toe of the levee. This expansion would take place along the approximately 20 feet service corridor currently utilized for levee maintenance, inside the maintained floodway, and entirely within the flood control project right-of-way. In some instances, adjustment in levee slope would be made to eliminate the need for levee footprint expansion, when required due to engineering or maintenance considerations or for protection of biological or cultural resources. The need for excavation outside the levee structure is not anticipated. Summary of Findings Pursuant to NEPA guidance (40 Code of Federal Regulations 1500-1508), The President's Council on Environmental Quality issued regulations for NEPA implementation which included provisions for both the content and procedural aspects of the required Environmental Assessment. The USIBWC completed an EA of the potential environmental consequences of raising the Main and North Floodways Levee System to meet current requirements for flood control. The EA, which supports this Finding of No Significant Impact, evaluated the Proposed Action and No Action Alternative. Levee System Evaluation No Action Alternative The No Action Alternative was evaluated as the single alternative action to the Proposed Action. The No Action Alternative would retain the current configuration of the Main and North Floodways Levee System, with no impacts to biological and cultural resources, land use, community resources, or environmental health issues. In terms of flood protection, however, current containment capacity under the No Action Alternative may be insufficient to fully control Rio Grande flooding under severe storm events, with associated risks to personal safety and property. Proposed Action Biological Resources Improvements to the levee system would placement of fill material that would affect grassed areas at levee footprint expansion locations. All expansion would take place along the current levee service corridor, limiting vegetation removal to invasive-species grasslands; this grass cover is expected to be rapidly re-established after project completion. No significant effects are anticipated on wildlife habitat in the vicinity of the levee system, including potential habitat for threatened and endangered species. While approximately 17 percent of levee system is adjacent to natural resources conservation areas, only a small fraction would fall within levee improvement areas. In areas requiring levee footprint expansion, no woodland communities would be impacted; impacts on vegetation would be limited to non-native grasslands along the levee, of very limited value as wildlife habitat. No wetlands are located within the potential levee expansion area. Cultural Resources Improvements to the Main and North Floodways Levee System are not expected to adversely affect known archaeological or historical resources. Typically, placement of fill material over the existing levee would not expand levee footprint; when levee footprint expansion is needed, expansion would take place within the service corridor currently used for levee maintenance. High-Probability Areas

(HPAs)identified along the levee system would be located outside the improvement areas, with minor exceptions. In areas where HPAs are located near improvement areas, the need for footprint expansion would be eliminated by adjusting levee slope to retain current location of the toe of the levee. Cultural resources located in the general vicinity of the levee system include historic age structures. Potential historic-age resources near the levee system would not be affected because most of those resources are located outside of the floodway, and away from potential levee footprint expansion areas. Only irrigation canals and minor irrigation structures, such as weir gates and standpipes, are located within or near the levee service corridor where footprint expansion would take place; irrigation canals and nearly all irrigation structures would be retained in their current condition. Water Resources Improvements to the levee system would increase flood containment capacity to control the design flood event with a negligible increase in water surface elevation. Levee footprint expansion would not affect water bodies. Land Use Footprint levee expansion, where required, would take place completely within the existing floodway and along the levee service corridor. No urban or agricultural lands would be affected. Impacts to natural resources conservation areas would be limited to grassland areas. Community Resources In terms of socioeconomic resources, the influx of federal funds into Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties from the levee improvement project would have a positive but minor local economic impact. The impact would be limited to the construction period, and represent less than 1 percent of the annual county employment, income and sales values. No adverse impacts to disproportionately high minority and low-income populations were identified for construction activities. Moderate utilization of public roads would be required during construction; a temporary increase in access road use would be required for equipment mobilization to staging areas. Environmental Health Issues Estimated air emissions of five criteria pollutants during construction represent less than 1.1 percent of the annual emissions inventory of Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties. There would be a moderate increase in ambient noise levels due to construction activities. No long-term and regular exposure is expected above noise threshold values. A database search indicated that no waste storage and disposal sites were within the proposed Main and North Floodway Levee Project area, and none would affect, or be affected, by the levee improvement project. Best Management Practices When warranted due to engineering considerations, or for protection of biological or cultural resources, the need for levee footprint expansion would be eliminated by levee slope adjustment. Best management practices during construction would include development of a storm water pollution prevention plan to avoid impacts to receiving waters, and use of sediment barriers and soil wetting to minimize erosion. To protect vegetation cover, both the modified levee and construction corridor would be re-vegetated with native herbaceous species. To protect wildlife, construction activities would be scheduled to occur, to the extent possible, outside the March to August bird migratory season. Availability Single hard copies of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact may be obtained by request at the above address. Electronic copies may also be obtained from the USIBWC Home Page at *http://www.ibwc.state.gov* . Dated: September 17, 2007. Susan Daniel, General Counsel. [FR Doc. E7-18636 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7010-01-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-614] In the Matter of Certain Wireless Communication Chips and Chipsets, and Products Containing Same, Including Wireless Handsets and Network Interface Cards; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 16, 2007, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Nokia Corporation of Finland and Nokia Inc. of Irving, Texas. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 12, 2007. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless communication chips and chipsets, and products containing same, including wireless handsets and network interface cards, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,236,761, 6,714,091, 6,292,474, 5,896,562, and 5,752,172. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is 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., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at *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* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David O. Lloyd, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone

(202)205-2576. Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2007). *Scope of Investigation:* Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on September 14, 2007, ordered that—

(1)Pursuant to subsection

(b)of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless communications chips or chipsets, or products containing same, including wireless handsets or network interface cards, by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1-17, 19-20, and 22-108 of U.S. Patent No. 7,236,761; claims 1-13 of U.S. Patent No. 6,714,091; claims 1, 15, and 16 of U.S. Patent No. 6,292,474; claims 1-4, 7, and 11 of U.S. Patent No. 5,896,562; and claims 1-3, 6, 8, and 14 of U.S. Patent No. 5,752,172, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;

(2)For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:

(a)The complainants are— Nokia Corporation, Keilalahdentie 4, P.O. Box 226, FIN-00045 Nokia Group, Espoo, Finland. Nokia Inc., 6000 Connection Drive, Irving, Texas 75039.

(b)The respondent is the following entity alleged to be in violation of section 337, and is the party upon which the complaint is to be served: QUALCOMM, Inc., 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, California 92121.

(c)The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is David O. Lloyd, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and

(3)For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Paul J. Luckern is designated as the presiding administrative law judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondent in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(d) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of the respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 17, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-18674 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated June 26, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on July 3, 2007, (72 FR 36482-36483), Lipomed, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II: Drug Schedule Cathinone

(1235)I Methcathinone

(1237)I N-Ethylamphetamine

(1475)I Methaqualone

(2565)I Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

(2010)I Lysergic acid diethylamide

(7315)I 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-(n)-propylthiophenethylamine

(7348)I Marihuana

(7360)I Tetrahydrocannabinols

(7370)I Mescaline

(7381)I 3,4,5-Trimethoxyamphetamine

(7390)I 4-Bromo-2-5-dimethoxyamphetamine

(7391)I 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphyenethylamine

(7392)I 4-Methyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine

(7395)I 2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine

(7396)I 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine

(7399)I 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine

(7400)I 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine

(7404)I 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine

(7405)I 4-Methoxyamphetamine

(7411)I Dimethyltryptamine

(7435)I Psilocybin

(7437)I Psilocyn

(7438)I Acetyldihydrocodeine

(9051)I Dihydromorphine

(9145)I Heroin

(9200)I Normorphine

(9313)I Pholcodine

(9314)I Tilidine

(9750)I Amphetamine

(1100)II Methamphetamine

(1105)II Amobarbital

(2125)II Pentobarbital

(2270)II Secobarbital

(2315)II Phencyclidine

(7471)II Cocaine

(9041)II Codeine

(9050)II Dihydrocodeine

(9120)II Oxycodone

(9143)II Hydromorphone

(9150)II Benzoylecgonine

(9180)II Ethylmorphine

(9190)II Hydrocodone

(9193)II Levorphanol

(9220)II Meperidine

(9230)II Methadone

(9250)II Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)

(9273)II Morphine

(9300)II Thebaine

(9333)II Oxymorphone

(9652)II Alfentanil

(9737)II Fentanyl

(9801)II Sufentanil

(9740)II The company plans to import analytical reference standards for distribution to its customers for research and analytical purposes. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and § 952(a) and determined that the registration of Lipomed, Inc. to import the basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Lipomed, Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and § 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: September 17, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-18704 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated July 24, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on July 30, 2007, (72 FR 41527), Wildlife Laboratories, 1401 Duff Drive, Suite 400, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Etorphine Hydrochloride (9059), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the listed controlled substance for sale to its customers. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and determined that the registration of Wildlife Laboratories to import the basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Wildlife Laboratories to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: September 17, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-18676 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. 04-58] RX Direct Pharmacy, Inc.; Dismissal of Proceeding On May 17, 2004, I, the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, issued an Order to Show Cause and further ordered the immediate suspension of DEA Certificate of Registration, BR8263876, issued to RX Direct Pharmacy, Inc. (Respondent) of Deerfield Beach, Florida. The Order of Immediate Suspension was based on my preliminary finding that Respondent, “through its Internet service[,] has been responsible for the diversion of large quantities of controlled substances,” *Id* . at 9, and that its continued registration during the pendency of the proceeding, “would constitute an imminent danger to the public health and safety because of the substantial likelihood that [it would] continue to divert controlled substances.” *Id* . at 10. The Show Cause Order proposed the revocation of Respondent's registration as a retail pharmacy and to deny any pending applications for renewal or modification of the registration on the ground that Respondent's continued registration would be inconsistent with the public interest. Show Cause Order at 1 (citing 21 U.S.C. 823(f) & 824(a)). More specifically, the Show Cause Order alleged that Respondent's customers would access an affiliated Web site, at which they would complete an on-line questionnaire and list what drugs they were seeking. *Id* . at 5. According to the Show Cause Order, the questionnaires were then submitted to “affiliated physicians,” who would review the questionnaires; if the physician approved the patient's request, the prescription was then forwarded to Respondent to be filled. *Id* . The Show Cause Order further alleged that on four separate occasions between November 24, 2003, and April 8, 2004, DEA investigators purchased various Schedule IV controlled substances including phentermine, Ambien, and Meridia, all of which were ordered through an Internet site and were filled by Respondent. *Id* . at 6-8. The Show Cause Order generally alleged that prescriptions were based solely on an Internet questionnaire, that the investigator never had any contact with the prescribing physician, and that a pharmacist never contacted the investigators to discuss their prescriptions. *See id* . Relatedly, the Show Cause Order also alleged that between March 22, 2004, and April 13, 2004, Respondent dispensed to a Pennsylvania resident 600 hydrocodone tablets, which were prescribed by a Puerto Rico-based physician. *Id* . at 8. On June 11, 2004, Respondent timely requested a hearing. The matter was assigned to Administrative Law Judge

(ALJ)Mary Ellen Bittner. At the request of both parties, various stays were entered in the matter. On October 10, 2006, the Government moved for summary disposition. The basis of the Government's motion was that Respondent's state pharmacy license had expired on February 28, 2005, and that Respondent was now closed. Gov. Mot. For Summary Judgment at 1. The Government thus maintained that because Respondent no longer had authority to handle controlled substances under Florida law, it was not entitled to maintain its DEA registration. *Id* . at 3. Alternatively, the Government argued that Respondent's DEA registration automatically terminated when it closed. *Id* . at 4 (citing 21 CFR 1301.52(a)). Respondent opposed the Government's motion. Respondent admitted that its state license had expired, that it did not renew the license, and that it had surrendered the license. Resp. Opp. at 3. Respondent also “acknowledge[d] that under relevant law and precedent, DEA may not register an applicant to handle controlled substances if the applicant lacks authority to handle controlled substances in the state in which it practices.” *Id* . Respondent asserted, however, that this rule should not be applied to it because of “the unique circumstances” wherein it “surrendered its state pharmacy license after, and based solely on, DEA's Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension of [its] DEA registration and where there has been no opportunity for a hearing.” 1 *Id* . Respondent further contended that it “surrendered its state license and did not request a hearing * * * based on the fact that DEA's action prevented [it] from operating as a pharmacy in Florida.” 2 Id. at 4. Respondent thus argued that “[i]n light of the peculiar circumstances involved in this matter, it would be fundamentally unfair to revoke or terminate Respondent's DEA registration with[out] the opportunity for an administrative hearing.” *Id* . at 5. 1 Respondent further maintained that it was “financially impossible” for it “to maintain its state pharmacy license” because “under Florida law,” it was required to keep its prescription department “ ‘open for a minimum of forty

(40)hours per week and a minimum of five

(5)days per week.’ ” *Id* . at 4-5 (quoting Fla. Adm. Code 64B16-28.1018). According to Respondent, it would have maintained its state license “but for this practical impossibility.” *Id* . at 5. Respondent also contended that because the Government seized all of its records and equipment, it “made it difficult, if not impossible, for Respondent to conduct its pharmacy business.” *Id* . at 2. 2 In support of its position, Respondent cited my Order in *Oakland Medical Pharmacy* , 71 FR 50,100 (2006). Specifically, Respondent relied on the ALJ's reasoning in that case which I expressly declined to follow. The ALJ did not find Respondent's arguments persuasive. Accordingly, as there were no material facts in dispute, the ALJ granted the Government's motion and forwarded the record to me for final agency action and recommended that I revoke Respondent's registration. ALJ Dec. at 6. While reviewing this matter, it was determined that Respondent's DEA registration expired on April 30, 2006, nearly six months before the Government moved for summary disposition. Moreover, Respondent did not file a renewal application. Accordingly, I ordered the parties to brief the issue of whether the case had become moot or whether there were collateral consequences that rendered the case a live controversy. *See Ronald J. Riegel* , 63 FR 67132, 67133

(1998)(“If a registrant has not submitted a timely renewal application prior to the expiration date, then the registration expires and there is nothing to revoke.”); *see also William R. Lockridge* , 71 FR 77791, 77797

(2006)(holding case not moot because of collateral consequences). Subsequently, both parties briefed the issue. The Government argues that while there are collateral consequences pertaining to the forfeiture of controlled substances that were seized at the time the immediate suspension was served, “a section 824(f) asset forfeiture is predicated ‘[u]pon a revocation order becoming final.’ ” Gov. Resp. to Briefing Order at 3 (quoting 21 U.S.C. 824(f)). The Government notes that this leads to “disparate dispositions” because the controlled substances of an entity whose registration does not expire before the issuance of a final order are subject to forfeiture while a registrant can prevent the Government from obtaining forfeiture under section 824(f) by allowing its registration to expire. *Id* . The Government nonetheless argues that “affirming an immediate suspension will not trigger the section 824(f) asset forfeiture,” and that “[i]f the registrant's registration expires while OTSC proceedings are in progress and the registrant does not submit a renewal application, such a registrant can avoid the consequences of section 824(f).” *Id* . at 3-4. Notably, the Government does not argue that the statute is silent on the question of whether forfeiture is triggered when a registrant requests a hearing and then allows its registration to expire before the final order is issued. *Cf. Chevron U.S.A., Inc.* , v. *NRDC* , 467 U.S. 837, 843

(1984)(“[I]f the statute is silent or ambiguous with respect to the specific issue, the question for the court is whether the agency's answer is based on a permissible construction of the statute.”). Instead, the Government argues that “these disparate results can be obviated through other asset forfeiture proceedings or through settlements in related civil or criminal proceedings.” Gov. Resp. at 4. The Government thus concedes that this case is now moot. Agreeing with the Government's reasoning, Respondent argues that “§ 824(f) forfeiture proceedings do not apply in a situation where the Respondent's registration expires while the OTSC proceedings are in progress and the registrant does not submit a renewal application.” Respondent Resp. at 5. According to Respondent, “[w]ithout a final order by DEA to ‘revoke or suspend’ the registration, DEA may not use § 824(f) to place such drugs under ‘seal’ and require the registrant to forfeit the drugs.” *Id* . Respondent further contends that to “allow[] the government to permanently forfeit Respondent's property without an opportunity for a full hearing on the merits is unreasonable and contrary to law.” *Id* . Respondent thus requests that I hold that the matter is moot. Having considered the record and the parties' positions, I conclude that this case is now moot. Respondent allowed its registration to expire and has not filed a renewal application. Indeed, Respondent has surrendered its state pharmacy license and closed its business. Moreover, Respondent has not asserted that it plans to re-enter the business of pharmacy at some future date. *See CRJ Pharmacy, Inc., and YPM Total Care Pharmacy, Inc.* , 72 FR 30846 (2007). Finally, as the Government points out, the United States Attorney has sought forfeiture of “any property which the defendant used or intended to be used in any manner * * * to commit” the offenses charged in the indictment which includes the controlled substances previously seized. *See* Indictment, *United States of America* v. *Frank Hernandez, et al.* , at 11 (Case # 07-60027-CR, S.D. Fla.). Because title to the controlled substances will be determined in the pending criminal proceeding, this case does not present any collateral consequence that the issuance of a final order would resolve. 3 Accordingly, this case is now moot. 4 3 Respondent also requests that “DEA authorize [it] to determine whether the controlled substances still in the government's possession may be distributed to an authorized registrant for credit.” Respondent's Resp. at 5. Respondent's request should be directed to the Federal District Court. *See* 21 U.S.C. 824(f). 4 In holding this matter moot, I rely solely on the factual circumstances and do not adopt the parties' construction of the statute. Indeed, under that interpretation, even where a hearing has been held on the allegations that supported the immediate suspension order and the seizure of controlled substances, a respondent could see how it had fared in the proceeding and if it determined that it was not likely to prevail, it could then defeat the effect of the proceeding simply by failing to submit a renewal application and allowing its registration to expire. Under the parties' construction, the hearing would have been for naught and the Government would likely be required to relitigate the issues in another proceeding. It is implausible that Congress intended such a result. Order Pursuant to the authority vested in me by 21 U.S.C. 823(f) and 824(a), as well as 28 CFR 0.100(b) and 0.104, I hereby order that the Order to Show Cause be, and it hereby is, dismissed. Dated: September 13, 2007. Michele M. Leonhart, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. E7-18512 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Mental Health Parity AGENCY: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and other federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA 95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data is provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. By this notice, the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration

(EBSA)is soliciting comments on the extension of the information collection requests

(ICRs)included in the Interim Rules for Mental Health Parity as published in the **Federal Register** on December 22, 1997 (62 FR 66931) (Interim Rules). OMB approved the two separate ICRs under OMB control numbers 1210-0105 and 1210-0106, which expire on January 31, 2008, and October 31, 2008, respectively. Copies of the ICRs may be obtained by contacting the office shown below in the addresses section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section on or before November 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments regarding the ICRs to Mr. Joseph S. Piacentini, Office of Policy and Research, U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5647, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone:

(202)219-8410. Fax:

(202)219-4745 (these are not toll-free numbers). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public prior to submission to OMB for continued approval of two information collection requests included in the Interim Final Rules. The Mental Health Parity Act of 1996

(MHPA)(Pub. L. 104-204) generally requires that group health plans provide parity in the application of dollar limits between mental health and medical/surgical benefits. The statute exempts plans from this requirement if its application results in an increase in the cost under the plan or coverage by at least one percent. The Interim Final Rules under 29 CFR 2590.712(f)(3)(i) and

(ii)require a group health plan electing to take advantage of this exemption to provide a written notice to participants and beneficiaries and to the federal government of the plan's election. This notice requirement is approved under OMB control number 1210-0105. To satisfy the requirement to notify the federal government, a group health plan may either send the Department a copy of the summary of material reductions in covered services or benefits sent to participants and beneficiaries, or the plan may use the Department's model notice published in the Interim Final Rule which was developed for this purpose. The second ICR, approved under OMB control number 1210-0106, is a summary of the information used to calculate the plan's increased costs under the MHPA for purposes of electing the one percent increased cost exemption. The plan is required to make a copy of the summary available to participants and beneficiaries, on request at no charge. Under 29 CFR 2590.712(f)(2), a group health plan wishing to elect the one percent exemption must calculate their increased costs according to certain rules. II. Desired Focus of Comments The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments that: • 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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions The Department intends to request an extension of the ICRs currently approved under control numbers 1210-0105 and 1210-0106 without change to the existing information collection provisions. Although MHPA requirements will not apply to benefits for services furnished on or after December 31, 2007, in accordance with the sunset provision of section 712(f) of ERISA, in order to ensure that participants and beneficiaries are aware of their rights under group health plans, the Department intends to maintain the clearance of the notice and disclosure provisions of MHPA through December 31, 2007 and until such time as the sunset provision has taken effect without additional Congressional action that would have the effect of extending the duration of MHPA's applicability. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Agency:* U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration. *Title:* Notice to Participants and Beneficiaries and the Federal Government of Electing One Percent Increased Cost Exemption. *OMB Number:* 1210-0105. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondents:* 10. *Responses:* 10,000. *Estimated burden hours (Operating and Maintenance):* 333. *Estimated burden costs:* $5,000. *Title:* Calculation and Disclosure of Documentation of Eligibility for Exemption. *OMB Number:* 1210-0106. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondents:* 10. *Responses:* 200. *Estimated burden hours (Operating and Maintenance):* 10. *Estimated burden costs:* $100. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the ICRs; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: September 13, 2007. Joseph S. Piacentini, Director, Office of Policy and Research, Employee Benefits Security Administration. [FR Doc. E7-18514 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-29-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,863] G.E. Ravenna Lamp Plant, Ravenna, OH; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By letter dated August 30, 2007, a worker requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). The certification for Trade Adjustment Assistance

(TAA)was signed on August 24, 2007. The Department's Notice of determination will soon be published in the **Federal Register** . The certification stated that all workers of the subject firm who are separated from employment on or after July 10, 2006 through August 24, 2009, are eligible to apply for TAA. However, because the subject workers were covered by a certification that expired on July 29, 2006 (TA-W-55,294), the Department is amending the impact date of TA-W-61,863 to July 30, 2006. The initial investigation determined that the subject worker group possesses skills that are easily transferable. In the request for reconsideration, the worker alleged that there are no jobs for which the separated workers can apply. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department found that none of the major manufacturing firms in the local area are hiring. At least five percent of the workforce at the subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the information obtained in the reconsideration investigation, I determine that the requirements of Section 222 and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: “All workers of G.E. Ravenna Lamp Plant, Ravenna, Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 30, 2006 through August 24, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed in Washington, DC this 7th day of September, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-18617 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,656] Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, LLC, a Subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc., Burnsville, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on August 17, 2007, applicable to workers of Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, LLC, a subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc., Burnsville, North Carolina. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on August 30, 2007 (72 FR 50126). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of broadwoven fabrics. The findings show that there was a previous certification, TA-W-56,805, issued on May 6, 2005, for workers of Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, LLC, a subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc., Burnsville, North Carolina. That certification expired May 6, 2007. In order to avoid an overlap in worker group coverage, this certification is being amended to change the impact date from June 8, 2006 to May 7, 2007, for workers of the subject firm. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,656 is hereby issued as follows: “All workers of Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, LLC, a subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc., Burnsville, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 7, 2007, through August 17, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-18615 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,990] Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a Subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc., Currently Known as Honeywell Security an Unincorporated Division of Honeywell International, Inc., Syosset, NY, Now Located in Melville, NY; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 19, 2006, applicable to workers of Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc., Syosset, New York. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** October 2, 2006 (71 FR 58012). The certification was previously amended on September 27, 2006 to include the Ademco name and to correct the impact date. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on October 4, 2006 (71 FR 58632) At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of alarm device equipment. New information shows that following a corporate decision, the subject firm is currently known as Honeywell Security, an unincorporated division of Honeywell International, Inc. Information also shows that in June 2007, the subject firm previously located in Syosset, New York has relocated to Melville, New York. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to correct the subject firm name and to reflect the new location Melville, New York. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc., currently known as Honeywell Security, an unincorporated division of Honeywell International, Inc., who were adversely affected a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-59,990 is hereby issued as follows: “All workers of Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc., currently known as Honeywell Security, an unincorporated division of Honeywell International, Inc., Syosset, New York, now located in Melville, New York, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 7, 2006, through September 19, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of September 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-18614 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,696] Medtronic, Inc., Cardiovascular Division, Santa Rosa, CA; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration On August 16, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of Medtronic, Inc., Cardiovascular Division, Santa Rosa, California (the subject firm). The Department's Notice of Affirmative Determination was published in the **Federal Register** on August 27, 2007 (72 FR 49026). Workers produce cardiovascular stents (also known as coronary stents). The initial investigation revealed that the subject firm did not import cardiovascular stents during the relevant period, that the subject firm did not shift cardiovascular stent production abroad during the relevant period, and that the subject firm sold all cardiovascular stents to a foreign source. The Department did not conduct a survey of customer's import purchases because the subject firm sold all cardiovascular stents produced at the Santa Rosa facility to a foreign facility. In the request for reconsideration, the workers alleged that the subject firm shifted production to Ireland. To be certified under section (a)(2)(B) of the Trade Act, the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department found that cardiovascular stent production did shift to Ireland. However, Ireland does not have a free trade agreement with the United States and is not named as a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, the African Growth and Opportunity Act or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Further, the Department found that, following the shift of production abroad, the subject firm did not import or have plans to import articles that are like or directly competitive with the cardiovascular stents produced at the subject firm. In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA), the subject worker group must be certified eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Since the subject workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. Conclusion After careful reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of Medtronic, Inc., Cardiovascular Division, Santa Rosa, California. Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of September 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-18616 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,899] Ortronics, Incorporated, a Subsidiary of Legrand, including On-Site Leased Workers of Defender Services, Staffmasters USA and Holland Employment Group, Dallas, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on August 13, 2007, applicable to workers of Ortronics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of Legrand, including on-site leased workers from Defender Services, Dallas, Texas. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on August 30, 2007 (72 FR 50126). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of structured cabling and fiber optic products. New information shows that leased workers of Staffmaster USA and Holland Employment Group were employed on-site at the Dallas, North Carolina location of Orthronics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of Legrand. The Department has determined that the Staffmaster USA and Holland Employment Group workers were sufficiently under the control of Ortronics, Incorporated to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Staffmaster USA and Holland Employment Group working on-site at the Dallas, North Carolina location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers employed at Ortronics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of Legrand, Dallas, North Carolina who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,899 is hereby issued as follows: “All workers of Ortronics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of Legrand, including on-site leased workers of Defender Services, Staffmasters USA, and Holland Employment Group, Dallas, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 27, 2006, through August 13, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-18618 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance

(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the period of *September 3 through September 7, 2007.* In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. the sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. there has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. the country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made for secondarily affected workers of a firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(b) of the Act must be met.

(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;

(2)the workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and

(3)either—

(A)The workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or

(B)a loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. 1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. 2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. 3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry ( *i.e.* , conditions within the industry are adverse). Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-61,879; Remy Reman LLC, Taylorsville Div., Manpower, Instaff, Robinson, Taylorsville, MS: July 20, 2006.* *TA-W-61,503; Liz Palacios Designs, San Francisco, CA: May 11, 2006.* *TA-W-61,984; International Paper, Terre Haute Mill Division, Terre Haute, IN: August 14, 2006.* *TA-W-61,994; Child Craft Industries, New Salisbury, IN: October 15, 2007.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-61,916; Honeywell International, Transportation Systems Div., Consumer Products, Fostoria, OH: July 20, 2006.* *TA-W-61,982; Fasco Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Tecumseh Products Company, Cassville, MO: August 13, 2006.* *TA-W-62,008; Encompass Group, LLC, McDonough, Ga Mfg, Ablest, McDonough, GA: August 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,011; Art Leather Manufacturing Company, Hicksville, NY: August 20, 2006.* *TA-W-62,031; Laird Technologies, Spherion, St. Louis, MO: August 20, 2006.* *TA-W-61,946; Atlantic Guest, Inc, d/b/a Guest Company (The), Meriden, CT: August 6, 2007.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,001; Unifour Finishers, Inc., Upholstery Division, Hickory, NC: August 4, 2007.* Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. The Department has determined that criterion

(1)of section 246 has not been met. The firm does not have a significant number of workers 50 years of age or older. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion

(2)of section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion

(3)of section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *None.* Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for worker adjustment assistance have not been met for the reasons specified. Because the workers of the firm are not eligible to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) (employment decline) have not been met. *None.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *None.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-61,850; Southern Loom Reed, Gaffney, SC.* *TA-W-61,856; Kilpsch Audio Technologies, Select Staff, Hope, AR.* *TA-W-61,879A; Remy Reman LLC, Raleigh Division, Raleigh, MS.* *TA-W-61,890; Pioneer/Seaboard Paper Company, Carlstadt, NJ.* *TA-W-61,983; Molon Motor and Coil Corporation, El Paso, TX.* The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-61,897; Managed Business Solutions, LLC, Applications Support Department, Fort Collins, CO.* *TA-W-62,060; Spirit Airlines Reservation Center, Clinton Township, MI.* The investigation revealed that criteria of section 222(b)(2) has not been met. The workers' firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier to or a downstream producer for a firm whose workers were certified eligible to apply for TAA. *None.* I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of *September 3 through September 7, 2007.* Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: September 12, 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-18613 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than October 1, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than October 1, 2007. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of September 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. APPENDIX TAA Petitions Instituted Between 9/4/07 and 9/7/07 TAW Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 62084 Weldsource Alliance

(Wkrs)OskKosh, WI 09/04/07 08/31/07 62085 Smurfit Stone Container Corp.

(Wkrs)Columbia, SC 09/04/07 08/23/07 62086 Prelude Foam Products

(Comp)Thomasville, NC 09/04/07 08/31/07 62087 Grant Western Lumber Co. (State) John Day, OR 09/04/07 08/31/07 62088 Friedrich Air Conditioning Company (IUECWA) San Antonio, TX 09/05/07 09/05/07 62089 Hershey Company

(The)(State) Naugatuck, CT 09/05/07 08/31/07 62090 ABN-AMRO/Lasalle Bank

(Wkrs)Chicago, IL 09/05/07 08/28/07 62091 Plastech Engineered Products (State) Aburn Hills, MI 09/05/07 08/28/07 62092 H and T Waterbury (State) Waterbury, CT 09/05/07 07/17/07 62093 Riverside Uniforms

(Comp)Prichard, WV 09/05/07 09/04/07 62094 Banner Fibreboard Company

(USW)Wellsburg, WV 09/05/07 08/30/07 62095 Bremer Manufacturing Company, Inc.

(Wkrs)Elkhart Lake, WI 09/05/07 08/29/07 62096 Galey and Lord (State) Gastonia, NC 09/05/07 09/04/07 62097 Elliott Brother Steel Company

(Comp)New Castle, PA 09/05/07 09/04/07 62098 Besser Company (Union) Alpena, MI 09/05/07 09/04/07 62099 Carbo Medics Inc.

(Comp)Austin, TX 09/05/07 09/04/07 62100 Microfiber, Inc.

(Wkrs)Winston-Salem, NC 09/06/07 08/14/07 62101 American Woodmark

(UBC)Moorefield, WV 09/06/07 09/06/07 62102 Network Appliance, Inc.

(Wkrs)Sunnyvale, CA 09/06/07 09/05/07 62103 New River Industries, Inc.

(Wkrs)New York, NY 09/06/07 08/28/07 62104 Imation Corporation/Weatherford

(Comp)Weatherford, OK 09/06/07 09/05/07 62105 Christy Industries, Inc.

(Comp)Fraser, MI 09/06/07 08/31/07 62106 Laird Technologies

(Comp)Delaware Water Gap, PA 09/06/07 09/04/07 62107 Regal Ware, Inc.

(Comp)Kewaskum, WI 09/06/07 08/28/07 62108 Vermont Plywood

(Comp)Hancock, VT 09/06/07 09/04/07 62109 FabCare International LLC (State) Celina, TN 09/06/07 09/04/07 62110 Bekaert Carding Solutions, Inc.

(Comp)Simpsonville, SC 09/06/07 08/29/07 62111 MB Tech Autodie LLC

(Comp)Grand Rapids, MI 09/06/07 09/05/07 62112 Fry's Metals, Inc.

(Comp)Alpharetta, GA 09/06/07 08/31/07 62113 Ken-Bar Manufacturing Company

(Wkrs)Baldwin, GA 09/07/07 09/06/07 62114 Traer Manufacturing (Union) Traer, IA 09/07/07 09/05/07 62115 Rheem Manufacturing

(Wkrs)Milledgeville, GA 09/07/07 09/04/07 62116 U.S. Textile Corporation

(Comp)Newland, NC 09/07/07 09/06/07 62117 Intasco USA

(Comp)Port Huron, MI 09/07/07 09/06/07 [FR Doc. E7-18612 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed records schedules; request for comments. SUMMARY: The National Archives and Records Administration

(NARA)publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a). DATES: Requests for copies must be received in writing on or before October 22, 2007. Once the appraisal of the records is completed, NARA will send a copy of the schedule. NARA staff usually prepare appraisal memorandums that contain additional information concerning the records covered by a proposed schedule. These, too, may be requested and will be provided once the appraisal is completed. Requesters will be given 30 days to submit comments. ADDRESSES: You may request a copy of any records schedule identified in this notice by contacting the Life Cycle Management Division

(NWML)using one of the following means: *Mail:* NARA (NWML), 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. *E-mail: requestschedule@nara.gov.* *FAX:* 301-837-3698. Requesters must cite the control number, which appears in parentheses after the name of the agency which submitted the schedule, and must provide a mailing address. Those who desire appraisal reports should so indicate in their request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurence Brewer, Director, Life Cycle Management Division (NWML), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Telephone: 301-837-1539. E-mail: *records.mgt@nara.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each year Federal agencies create billions of records on paper, film, magnetic tape, and other media. To control this accumulation, agency records managers prepare schedules proposing retention periods for records and submit these schedules for NARA's approval, using the Standard Form

(SF)115, Request for Records Disposition Authority. These schedules provide for the timely transfer into the National Archives of historically valuable records and authorize the disposal of all other records after the agency no longer needs them to conduct its business. Some schedules are comprehensive and cover all the records of an agency or one of its major subdivisions. Most schedules, however, cover records of only one office or program or a few series of records. Many of these update previously approved schedules, and some include records proposed as permanent. No Federal records are authorized for destruction without the approval of the Archivist of the United States. This approval is granted only after a thorough consideration of their administrative use by the agency of origin, the rights of the Government and of private persons directly affected by the Government's activities, and whether or not they have historical or other value. Besides identifying the Federal agencies and any subdivisions requesting disposition authority, this public notice lists the organizational unit(s) accumulating the records or indicates agency-wide applicability in the case of schedules that cover records that may be accumulated throughout an agency. This notice provides the control number assigned to each schedule, the total number of schedule items, and the number of temporary items (the records proposed for destruction). It also includes a brief description of the temporary records. The records schedule itself contains a full description of the records at the file unit level as well as their disposition. If NARA staff has prepared an appraisal memorandum for the schedule, it too includes information about the records. Further information about the disposition process is available on request. Schedules Pending 1. Department of the Air Force, Agency-wide (N1-AFU-03-3, 7 items, 3 temporary items). Research and development case files and electronic copies of technical reports at technical libraries. Proposed for permanent retention are security-classified case files retired to a records center before 2008, sets of technical reports dated 2008 and later that are maintained by the project scientist, engineer, or manager, and paper copies of technical reports. This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the proposed disposition instructions to any recordkeeping medium. 2. Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (N1-374-05-2, 2 items, 1 temporary item). Records relating to agency protocol for official staff visits. Included are such records as agendas, itineraries, seating charts, briefing materials and audiovisual documentation. Proposed for permanent retention are official agency news publications. This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the proposed disposition instructions to any recordkeeping medium. 3. Department of Defense, Joint Staff (N1-218-06-3, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Inputs, master files, outputs, and system documentation for an electronic information system which updates and tracks the implementation of change recommendations. 4. Department of Defense, Joint Staff (N1-218-07-1, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Inputs, master files, outputs, and system documentation for an electronic information system which tracks the process of scheduling currency reviews for directives. 5. Department of Defense, Joint Staff (N1-218-07-2, 2 items, 2 temporary items). Master file and system documentation for an electronic information system which updates and tracks billets and personnel. 6. Department of Defense, Joint Staff (N1-218-07-3, 2 items, 2 temporary items). Master file and system documentation for an electronic information system which assesses and analyzes potential scenarios such as humanitarian efforts or combat situations. 7. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (N1-443-07-3, 3 items, 3 temporary items). Executed and non-executed Cooperative Research and Development Agreements. Paper recordkeeping copies of executed agreements were previously approved for disposal. This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the proposed disposition instructions to any recordkeeping medium. 8. Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate (N1-563-07-10, 2 items, 2 temporary items). Master files and outputs of the Master Station Log database, which contains information about events that may constitute a threat to critical telecommunications infrastructure. This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the proposed disposition instructions to any recordkeeping medium, except for master files. 9. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (N1-79-07-1, 7 items, 2 temporary items). Records relating to activities of the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission (1978-1995), and predecessor, Lowell Historical Canal District Commission (1972-1977), which were responsible for the planning, preservation and development of the Lowell Historic Canal District in Massachusetts. Proposed for permanent retention are recordkeeping copies of publications, meeting minutes, procedures, news clippings, and photographs. 10. Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons (N1-129-07-14, 5 items, 5 temporary items). Records associated with an Internet Web site created to provide general public information and documentation regarding agency mission and policies. 11. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (N1-65-07-11, 1 item, 1 temporary item). This schedule requests authority to destroy case number 270F-IP-90916, which pertains exclusively to the investigation of the captioned individual and is unscheduled. This request responds to a Federal Pre-Trial Diversion Program court order to delete the records of the captioned individual. 12. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (N1-65-07-12, 6 items, 6 temporary items). Inputs, outputs, master file, audit data, and system documentation for an electronic information system which provides case management for active investigations by the agency and other law enforcement agencies. 13. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (N1-65-07-14, 2 items, 1 temporary item). Briefings related to administrative, financial, and management issues. Proposed for permanent retention are recordkeeping copies of briefing materials related to policies, organization, and other program issues. Briefings related to investigations are filed within the case file and the retention for the case file will be applied. 14. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (N1-65-07-15, 1 item, 1 temporary item). This schedule requests authority to destroy case number 198-LV-35676, which pertains exclusively to the investigation of the captioned individual and meets the criteria in previous schedule N1-65-88-3 for permanent retention. This request responds to a Federal Pre-Trial Diversion Program court order to delete the records of the captioned individual. 15. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (N1-58-06-9, 11 items, 11 temporary items). Office of Professional Responsibility records relating to registering, terminating, and disciplining enrolled agents who practice before the Internal Revenue Service. 16. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (N1-58-07-12, 3 items, 3 temporary items). Master file, outputs, and system documentation for an electronic information system which tracks tax filing non-compliance of IRS employees. 17. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (N1-58-07-13, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Form 8840, Closer Connection Exception Statement for Aliens, and Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition. 18. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Division of Enforcement (N1-180-07-2, 1 item, 1 temporary item). This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the existing disposition instructions to a records series regardless of the recordkeeping medium. Included are records relating to closed enforcement cases. Paper, audio, and video recordkeeping copies of these files were previously approved for disposal. 19. Environmental Protection Agency, Agency-wide (N1-412-07-12, 1 item, 1 temporary item). This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the existing disposition instructions to a records series regardless of the recordkeeping medium. Included are records relating to library programs. Paper recordkeeping copies of these files were previously approved for disposal. 20. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the General Counsel (N1-412-07-53, 11 items, 10 temporary items). This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the existing disposition instructions to a number of records series regardless of the recordkeeping medium. The record series include board of contract appeals cases, Government Accountability Office contract bid protest cases, defensive litigation case files exclusive of enforcement actions, reviews of state enforcement and environmental standards, information law and intellectual property files, and general law files relating to claims, personnel and other matters. Paper recordkeeping copies of these files were previously approved for disposal. Also included are records relating to legal opinions and interpretations, for which paper recordkeeping copies previously were approved as permanent. 21. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Agency-wide (N1-138-06-3, 1 item, 1 temporary item). Reports from natural gas pipeline companies concerning interrupted service and damaged facilities. Included are dates, causes, and locations of service interruptions and/or facilities damaged and communications about restoration of service or facilities. 22. National Archives and Records Administration, Office of Regional Records Services (N1-64-07-5, 21 items, 20 temporary items). Records relating to the operation and administration of Federal Records Centers and Regional Archives. Proposed for permanent retention are recordkeeping copies of program records of the Regional Administrators. 23. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Agency-wide (N1-220-07-1, 5 items, 2 temporary items). Routine still photographs in analog or digital format and audio recordings of meetings made for transcription. Proposed for permanent retention are mission-related photographs in digital or analog format, associated finding aids, and posters documenting historically significant activities. Dated: September 17, 2007. Michael J. Kurtz, Assistant Archivist for Records Services, Washington, DC. [FR Doc. E7-18627 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure (25150). *Date and Time:* November 1, 2007, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and November 2, 2007, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. *Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 375, Arlington, VA 22230. *Type of Meeting:* Open. *Contact Person:* Judy Hayden, Office of the Director, Office of Cyberinfrastructure (OD/OCI), National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1145, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone: 703-292-8970. *Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above. *Purpose of Meeting:* To advise NSF on the impact of its policies, programs and activities on the CI community. To provide advice to the Director/NSF on issues related to long-range planning, and to form ad hoc subcommittees to carry out needed studies and tasks. *Agenda:* Report from the Director. Discussion of CI research initiatives, education, diversity, workforce issues in CI and long-range funding outlook. Dated: September 17, 2007. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-18598 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE); Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (1173). *Dates/Time:* October 15, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. *Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Building entry badges must be obtained at the above address; the meeting with be held in Stafford II, Room 555 of the National Science Foundation Building located at 4121 Wilson Boulevard. *Type of Meeting:* Open. *Contact Person:* Dr. Margaret E.M. Tolbert, Senior Advisor and Executive Liaison, CEOSE, Office of Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone:

(703)292-8040; *mtolbert@nsf.gov.* *Minutes:* May be obtained from the Executive Liaison at the above address. *Purpose of Meeting:* To discuss data and related information on Institutions Serving Persons with Disabilities in STEM to help inform CEOSE recommendations to NSF and its decisions pertinent to persons with disabilities. Agenda Monday, October 15, 2007 Opening Statement by the CEOSE *Ad Hoc* Subcommittee Chair Welcome by the Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation Panel and General Discussion Topics: ○ Institutions That Serve Large Populations of Students with Disabilities. ○ Practices for Increasing the Quantity and Quality of Students with Disabilities in STEM. ○ Supporting Students with Disabilities in Post-Secondary STEM. ○ Information on Disabilities from the Perspectives of Graduate Students. ○ Hiring and Placement Practices for People with Disabilities within the STEM Workforce. ○ What the Data Show about Students with Disabilities in STEM. Dated: September 17, 2007. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-18596 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE); Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (1173). *Dates/Time:* October 16, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and October 17, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. *Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Building entry badges must be obtained at the above address; the meeting will be held in Stafford II, Room 555 of the National Science Foundation Building located at 4121 Wilson Boulevard. *Type of Meeting:* Open. *Contact Person:* Dr. Margaret E.M. Tolbert, Senior Advisor and Executive Liaison, CEOSE, Office of Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone:

(703)292-8040; *mtolbert@nsf.gov.* *Minutes:* May be obtained from the Executive Liaison at the above address. *Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning broadening participation in science and engineering. Agenda Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Welcome and Opening Statement by the CEOSE Chair. Introductions. Presentations and Discussions: ○ Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. ○ The American Community Survey, a Survey Conducted by SRS of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. ○ Broadening Participation Briefings on NSF Advisory Committee Meetings. ○ Concurrent Planning Meetings of CEOSE *Ad Hoc* Subcommittees. ○ Reports on Strategic Planning by CEOSE, Mini-Symposium: Institutions Serving Persons with Disabilities Who Are in STEM Fields, Broadening Participation Efforts of Several Federal Agencies, and the NSF Broadening Participation Plan. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Opening Statement by the New CEOSE Chair. Presentations/Discussions: ○ Broadening Participation Initiatives of the NSF Directorate for Engineering. ○ Broadening Participation Initiatives of the Chemistry Division of the NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences. ○ Discussion Topics Pertinent to the CEOSE Mandate with the NSF Director and Deputy Director. Completion of Unfinished Business. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-18597 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No.: 40-8027] Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Reclamation of Sequoyah Fuels Corporation Site in Gore, OK, NUREG 1888, and Notice of Public Meeting for Comment AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Public Meeting for Comment. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

(NRC)is issuing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement

(DEIS)for the Sequoyah Fuels Corporation

(SFC)license amendment application, dated January 28, 2003, and subsequently revised by letters dated February 27, 2004, and July 30, 2004, for the surface reclamation of SFC's former uranium conversion site near Gore, Oklahoma. The DEIS also addresses the SFC license amendment application dated June 12, 2003, for groundwater corrective actions at the SFC site. The DEIS discusses the purpose and need for SFC's proposed surface reclamation activities and groundwater corrective actions and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including the no-action alternative. The DEIS also discusses the environment potentially affected by the SFC proposal, presents and compares the potential environmental impacts resulting from the proposed action and its alternatives, and identifies mitigation measures that could eliminate or lessen the potential environmental impacts. The DEIS is being issued as part of the NRC's decision-making process on whether to approve SFC's proposed surface reclamation activities and groundwater corrective actions. Based on the preliminary evaluation in the DEIS, the NRC environmental review staff has concluded that the proposed action would have small effects on the physical environment and human communities with the exception of land use, for which the impact would be moderate. The DEIS is a preliminary analysis of the environmental impacts of the proposed action and its alternatives. The Final EIS and any decision documentation regarding the proposed action will not be issued until public comments on the DEIS have been received and evaluated. Notice of the availability of the Final EIS will be published in the **Federal Register.** DATES: The NRC is offering an opportunity for public review and comment on the DEIS in accordance with applicable regulations, including NRC requirements in 10 CFR 51.73, 51.74, and 51.117. The comment period on this DEIS will be 45 days from the date the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publishes the notice of availability in the **Federal Register.** Written comments submitted by mail should be postmarked by November 5, 2007 to ensure consideration. Comments mailed after that date will be considered to the extent practical. Comments will also be accepted by electronic or facsimile submission. ADDRESSES: Members of the public are invited and encouraged to submit comments to the Chief, Rules Review and Directives Branch, Mailstop: T6-D59, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Please note Docket No. 40-8027 when submitting comments. Comments will also be accepted by e-mail at *nrcrep@nrc.gov* or by facsimile to

(301)415-5369, Attention: Allen Fetter. *Public Meeting:* The NRC staff will hold a public meeting to present an overview of the DEIS and to accept oral and written public comments. Prior to the public meeting, the NRC staff will be available to informally discuss the SFC's proposed action and answer questions in an “open house” format. This “open house” format provides for one-on-one discussions with the NRC staff involved with the preparation of the SFC DEIS. The meeting date, time, and location are listed below: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Gore High School, 1200 Northway 10, Gore, Oklahoma 74435 Open house: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Public Meeting: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The meeting will be transcribed and will include:

(1)A presentation summarizing the contents of the DEIS; and

(2)an opportunity for interested government agencies, organizations, and individuals to provide comments on the DEIS. Persons wishing to provide oral comments can register in advance by contacting Mr. Fetter at

(301)415-8556 by October 4, 2007, or at the public meeting. Individual oral comments may have to be limited by the time available, depending upon the number of persons who register. If special equipment or accommodations are needed to attend or present information at the public meeting, the need should be brought to Mr. Fetter's attention not later than October 4, 2007, to provide NRC staff with adequate notice to determine whether the request can be accommodated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For environmental review questions, please contact Allen Fetter at

(301)415-8556. For questions related to the safety review or overall licensing of the SFC site, please contact Myron Fliegel at

(301)415-6629. Information and documents associated with the SFC's proposed surface reclamation activities and groundwater corrective actions, including the DEIS (ADAMS Accession No.: ML072570039), are available for public review through the NRC electronic reading room: *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm-html* . Any comments of Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian tribes, or other interested persons will be made available for public inspection when received. Documents may also be obtained from NRC's Public Document Room located at NRC Headquarters, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland. For those without access to the Internet, paper copies of any electronic documents may be obtained for a fee by contacting the NRC's Public Document Room at 1-800-397-4209. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NRC staff has prepared a DEIS in response to two license amendment requests submitted by SFC for the surface reclamation and groundwater restoration at SFC's former uranium conversion site near Gore, Oklahoma. The DEIS was prepared by the staff of the NRC and its contractor, Ecology & Environment, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)and the NRC's regulations for implementing NEPA (10 CFR Part 51). The proposed action involves a decision by NRC of whether to approve SFC's amendment requests to conduct surface reclamation activities and groundwater corrective actions at its site. The NRC staff published a Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for the Sequoyah Fuels Corporation Site and to conduct a scoping process, in the **Federal Register** on October 20, 1995 (60 FR 54260). The public scoping meeting was held in Gore, Oklahoma on November 15, 1995. Following the NRC's 2002 reclassification of waste at the SFC site as 11e.(2) byproduct material and transfer of the NRC regulatory oversight to Appendix A of Part 40, NRC held a rescoping meeting on May 13, 2003 (68 FR 20033). The Rescoping Summary Report was issued in November 2003 (ADAMS Accession No.: ML033170349). The DEIS describes the proposed action and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including the no-action alternative. The NRC staff assesses the impacts of the proposed action and it's alternative on public and occupational health, air quality, water resources, waste management, geology and soils, noise, ecology resources, land use, transportation, historical and cultural resources, visual and scenic resources, socioeconomics, accidents and environmental justice. Additionally, the DEIS analyzes and compares the costs and benefits of the proposed action. Based on the preliminary evaluation in the DEIS, the NRC environmental review staff has concluded that the proposed action should be approved, unless safety issues mandate otherwise, with implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that could eliminate or lessen the potential environmental impacts. The DEIS is a preliminary analysis of the environmental impacts of the proposed action and its alternatives. The Final EIS and any decision documentation regarding the proposed action will not be issued until public comments on the DEIS have been received and evaluated. Notice the availability of the Final EIS will be published in the **Federal Register.** Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 17th day of September, 2007. For the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Scott C. Flanders, Deputy Director, Environmental and Performance Assessment Directorate, Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs. [FR Doc. E7-18640 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Reliability and Probabilistic Risk Assessment; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Reliability and Probabilistic Risk Assessment

(PRA)will hold a meeting on October 2, 2007, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Tuesday, October 2, 2007—8:30 a.m. until 12 Noon The Subcommittee will discuss the next generation Probabilistic Safety Assessment software and model representation standards. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of ABS Consulting, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and ARBoost Technologies regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Dr. Hossein P. Nourbakhsh, (Telephone: 301-415-5622) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes to the agenda. Dated: September 13, 2007. Cayetano Santos, Branch Chief, ACRS. [FR Doc. E7-18629 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Meeting Notice In accordance with the purposes of Sections 29 and 182b. of the Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards

(ACRS)will hold a meeting on October 4-6, 2007, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The date of this meeting was previously published in the **Federal Register** on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 (71 FR 66561). Thursday, October 4, 2007, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, MD *8:30 a.m.-8:35 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman* (Open)-The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. *8:35 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Digital Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Project Plan and Interim Staff Guidance* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff and Nuclear Energy Institute

(NEI)regarding Digital I&C interim staff guidance on Cyber Security, Diversity & Defense in Depth, Highly Integrated Control Room—Communications, and Highly Integrated Control Room—Human Factors, as well as the Digital I&C Project Plan. *10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Draft Generic Letter 2007-XX, “Managing Gas Intrusion in ECCS, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray Systems”* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the Draft Generic Letter 2007-XX, “Managing Gas Intrusion in ECCS, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray Systems.” *1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.: Dissimilar Metal Weld Issue* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff and nuclear industry regarding the advanced finite element analysis performed by the industry to provide basis for leak-before-break and the associated NRC staff's evaluation. *3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Draft ACRS Report on the NRC Safety Research Program* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the draft ACRS report on the NRC Safety Research Program. *5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open)—The Committee will discuss proposed ACRS reports. Friday, October 5, 2007, Conference Room T-2B3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, MD *8:30 a.m.-8:35 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman* (Open)—The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. *8:35 a.m.-11 a.m.: Meeting with NEI, EPRI, and INPO to Discuss Industry Activities* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of NEI, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Institute of Nuclear power Operations

(INPO)regarding industry activities. *11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Future ACRS Activities/Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee regarding items proposed for consideration by the full Committee during future meetings. Also, it will hear a report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee on matters related to the conduct of ACRS business, including anticipated workload and member assignments. *1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and Recommendations* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the responses from the NRC Executive Director for Operations to comments and recommendations included in recent ACRS reports and letters. *1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.: Draft Final Report on Quality Assessment of Selected NRC Research Projects* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the draft final ACRS report on the results of the quality assessment of the NRC research projects on: Fatigue Crack Flaw Tolerance in Nuclear Power Plant Piping; Cable Response to Live Fire (CAROLFIRE) Testing; and Technical Review of On-Line Monitoring Techniques for Performance Assessment. *2:30 p.m.-7 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open)—The Committee will discuss proposed ACRS reports. Saturday, October 6, 2007, Conference Room T-2B3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, MD *8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open)—The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. *12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Miscellaneous* (Open)—The Committee will discuss matters related to the conduct of Committee activities and matters and specific issues that were not completed during previous meetings, as time and availability of information permit. Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the **Federal Register** on October 2, 2006 (71 FR 58015). In accordance with those procedures, oral or written views may be presented by members of the public, including representatives of the nuclear industry. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during the open portions of the meeting. Persons desiring to make oral statements should notify the Cognizant ACRS staff named below five days before the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made to allow necessary time during the meeting for such statements. Use of still, motion picture, and television cameras during the meeting may be limited to selected portions of the meeting as determined by the Chairman. Information regarding the time to be set aside for this purpose may be obtained by contacting the Cognizant ACRS staff prior to the meeting. In view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with the Cognizant ACRS staff if such rescheduling would result in major inconvenience. Further information regarding topics to be discussed, whether the meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, as well as the Chairman's ruling on requests for the opportunity to present oral statements and the time allotted therefor can be obtained by contacting Mr. Giriga S. Shukla, Cognizant ACRS staff (301-415-8439), between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., (ET). ACRS meeting agenda, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are available through the NRC Public Document Room at *pdr@nrc.gov,* or by calling the PDR at 1-800-397-4209, or from the Publicly Available Records System

(PARS)component of NRC's document system (ADAMS) which is accessible from the NRC Web site at *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html* or *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/* (ACRS & ACNW Mtg schedules/agendas). Video teleconferencing service is available for observing open sessions of ACRS meetings. Those wishing to use this service for observing ACRS meetings should contact Mr. Theron Brown, ACRS Audio Visual Technician (301-415-8066), between 7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., (ET), at least 10 days before the meeting to ensure the availability of this service. Individuals or organizations requesting this service will be responsible for telephone line charges and for providing the equipment and facilities that they use to establish the video teleconferencing link. The availability of video teleconferencing services is not guaranteed. Dated: September 17, 2007. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-18633 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Excepted Service AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appearing in the listing below are the individual authorities established under Schedules A, B, and C between July 1, 2007, and July 31, 2007. Future notices will be published on the fourth Tuesday of each month, or as soon as possible thereafter. A consolidated listing of all authorities as of June 30 is published each year. Schedule A (b)(1) Positions of Resident Country Directors and Deputy Resident Country Directors. The length of appointments will correspond to the length or term of the compact agreements made between the Millennium Challenge Corporation

(MCC)and the country in which MCC will work, plus one additional year to cover pre- and post-compact agreement related activities. Effective July 16, 2007. Schedule B No Schedule B appointments were approved for July 2007. Schedule C The following Schedule C appointments were approved during July 2007. Section 213.3303 Executive Office of the President Office of Management and Budget BOGS70014 Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 17, 2007. BOGS70017 Special Assistant to the Director Office of Management and Budget. Effective July 20, 2007. Office of the United States Trade Representative TNGS70004 Executive Assistant to the United States Trade Representative. Effective July 10, 2007. TNGS70005 Director of Scheduling and Advance to the United States Trade Representative. Effective July 18, 2007. Section 213.3304 Department of State DSGS61098 Legislative Analyst to the Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Effective July 06, 2007. DSGS61241 Special Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs. Effective July 06, 2007. DSGS67921 Special Assistant to the Chief of Protocol. Effective July 20, 2007. DSGS61243 Special Assistant to the Director, Policy Planning Staff. Effective July 23, 2007. DSGS61062 Foreign Affairs Officer (Visits) to the Chief of Protocol. Effective July 26, 2007. DSGS61202 Senior Advisor to the Coordinator for International Information Programs. Effective July 26, 2007. DSGS61058 Staff Assistant to the Assistant Secretary Oceans, International Environment and Science Affairs. Effective July 27, 2007. DSGS61036 Staff Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Effective July 30, 2007. Section 213.3305 Department of the Treasury DYGS00465 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary (Management) and Chief Financial Officer. Effective July 06, 2007. DYGS00467 Associate Director to the White House Liaison. Effective July 27, 2007. DYGS00498 Deputy Executive Secretary to the Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary. Effective July 27, 2007. Section 213.3306 Department of Defense DDGS17055 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective July 05, 2007. DDGS17063 Personal and Confidential Assistant to the Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. Effective July 05, 2007. DDGS17052 Confidential Assistant to the Director of Defense Research and Engineering. Effective July 06, 2007. DDGS17057 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective July 09, 2007. DDGS17058 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs). Effective July 09, 2007. DDGS17064 Protocol Specialist to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Protocol. Effective July 09, 2007. DDGS17062 Special Assistant to the Director, Department of Defense Office of Legislative Counsel. Effective July 11, 2007. DDGS17050 Advisor to the Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. Effective July 13, 2007. DDGS17056 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective July 13, 2007. DDGS17060 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs). Effective July 13, 2007. DDGS17065 Staff Assistant for Correspondence to the Executive Secretary. Effective July 13, 2007. DDGS17067 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict and Interdependent Capabilities). Effective July 13, 2007. DDGS17072 Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). Effective July 13, 2007. DDGS17069 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective July 17, 2007. DDGS17076 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective July 20, 2007. DDGS17068 Special Assistant to the Director, Department of Defense Office of Legislative Counsel. Effective July 25, 2007. DDGS17074 Congressional Inquiries Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs). Effective July 25, 2007. DDGS17061 Research Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective July 27, 2007. DDGS17080 Staff Assistant to the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness). Effective July 27, 2007. DDGS17070 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective July 30, 2007. DDGS17071 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs). Effective July 30, 2007. DDGS17075 Speechwriter to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective July 30, 2007. Section 213.3308 Department of the Navy DNGS07299 Staff Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Navy. Effective July 16, 2007. Section 213.3309 Department of the Air Force DFGS00004 Special Assistant to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (Financial Management). Effective July 09, 2007. Section 213.3310 Department of Justice DJGS00410 Senior Advisor to the Assistant Attorney General to the Office of Justice Programs. Effective July 09, 2007. DJGS00344 Counsel to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 20, 2007. DJGS00289 Counsel to the Counselor and Chief of Staff. Effective July 25, 2007. Section 213.3311 Department of Homeland Security DMGS00685 Assistant Director to the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. Effective July 09, 2007. DMGS00686 Assistant Director to the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. Effective July 09, 2007. DMGS00677 Senior Liaison Officer to the Executive Secretary. Effective July 10, 2007. DMGS00681 Assistant Press Secretary to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Media Relations and Press Secretary. Effective July 13, 2007. DMGS00684 Counselor to the Commissioner to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 13, 2007. DMGS00669 Director of Legislative Affairs for Intelligence and Operations to the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. Effective July 20, 2007. DMGS00680 Advisor to the Director for Policy to the Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Effective July 20, 2007. DMGS00687 Director of Faith Based and Community Initiatives to the Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs. Effective July 20, 2007. DMGS00691 Governor and Homeland Security Advisor Coordinator to the Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Programs. Effective July 27, 2007. DMGS00693 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis. Effective July 27, 2007. DMGS00694 Confidential Assistant to the General Counsel. Effective July 27, 2007. DMGS00689 Advance Representative to the Director of Scheduling and Advance. Effective July 30, 2007. DMGS00690 Advance Representative to the Director of Scheduling and Advance. Effective July 30, 2007. Section 213.3312 Department of the Interior DIGS01105 Special Assistant for Public Affairs to the Director, Take Pride In America. Effective July 20, 2007. DIGS01106 Congressional Affairs Specialist to the Director, Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Effective July 23, 2007. Section 213.3313 Department of Agriculture DAGS00901 Confidential Assistant to the Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. Effective July 09, 2007. DAGS00908 Confidential Assistant to the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. Effective July 09, 2007. DAGS00909 Special Assistant to the Administrator. Effective July 10, 2007. DASL00085 Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Rural Development. Effective July 12, 2007. DAGS00910 Director of Legislative and Public Affairs to the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. Effective July 23, 2007. DAGS00911 Deputy Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs to the Under Secretary for Food Nutrition and Consumer Services. Effective July 23, 2007. DAGS00912 Confidential Assistant to the Under Secretary for Food Safety. Effective July 23, 2007. Section 213.3314 Department of Commerce DCGS00582 Confidential Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement. Effective July 20, 2007. DCGS00676 Special Assistant to the Director, Advocacy Center. Effective July 20, 2007. DCGS00012 Special Assistant to the Director, Executive Secretariat. Effective July 23, 2007. DCGS00558 Confidential Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 27, 2007. Section 213.3315 Department of Labor DLGS60159 Senior Advisor to the Deputy Chief of Staff. Effective July 09, 2007. DLGS60210 Deputy Director to the Director, Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives. Effective July 09, 2007. DLGS60172 Special Assistant to the Associate Deputy Secretary. Effective July 13, 2007. Section 213.3316 Department of Health and Human Services DHGS60547 Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (Media). Effective July 17, 2007. DHGS60130 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Health. Effective July 27, 2007. Section 213.3317 Department of Education DBGS00622 Confidential Assistant to the Executive Director. Effective July 06, 2007. DBGS00623 Confidential Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. Effective July 09, 2007. DBGS00625 Confidential Assistant to the Director, Scheduling and Advance Staff. Effective July 20, 2007. DBGS00628 Confidential Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 27, 2007. DBGS00627 Confidential Assistant to the Special Assistant. Effective July 30, 2007. Section 213.3318 Environmental Protection Agency EPGS07016 Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 09, 2007. EPGS07014 Advance Specialist to the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations). Effective July 20, 2007. EPGS05018 Deputy Associate Administrator for Office of Congressional Affairs to the Associate Administrator for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. Effective July 27, 2007. EPGS07018 Program Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs. Effective July 30, 2007. Section 213.3331 Department of Energy DEGS00601 Policy Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary. Effective July 05, 2007. DEGS00602 Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary. Effective July 05, 2007. DEGS00606 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management and Budget to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. Effective July 23, 2007. Section 213.3337 General Services Administration GSGS60069 Events Management Specialist to the Deputy Associate Administrator for Communications. Effective July 06, 2007. GSGS00079 Special Assistant to the Regional Administrator, Region 2, New York. Effective July 10, 2007. GSGS00167 Confidential Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Effective July 25, 2007. Section 213.3344 Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission SHGS00002 Confidential Assistant to the Commission Member (Chairman). Effective July 17, 2007. Section 213.3348 National Aeronautics and Space Administration NNGS30116 White House Liaison to the Administrator. Effective July 11, 2007. Section 213.3379 Commodity Futures Trading Commission CTOT60002 Administrative Assistant to the Chairperson. Effective July 30, 2007. Section 213.3384 Department of Housing and Urban Development DUGS60517 Regional Director to the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management. Effective July 17, 2007. Section 213.3394 Department of Transportation DTGS60372 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs. Effective July 24, 2007. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302; E.O. 10577, 3 CFR 1954-1958 Comp., p. 218. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Howard Weizmann, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7-18696 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-39-P UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sunshine Act Meeting Dates and Times: Monday, September 24, 2007, at 9 a.m.; Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 12:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. Places: Potomac, Maryland, at the Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive; and Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room. Status: September 24—9 a.m.-Closed; September 25—12:30 p.m.-Closed; September 26—8:30 a.m.-Open. Matters to be Considered Monday, September 24 at 9 a.m. (Closed) at Bolger Center 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Financial Update. 3. Fiscal Year 2008 Integrated Financial Plan Briefing. 4. Office of Inspector General Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. 5. Rate Case Update. 6. Labor Negotiations Update. 7. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues. 8. Governors' Executive Session—Discussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance. Tuesday, September 25 at 12:30 p.m. (Closed) at USPS Headquarters 1. Continuation of Monday's closed session agenda. Wednesday, September 26 at 8:30 a.m.

(Open)at USPS Headquarters 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting, August 7-8, 2007. 2. Remarks of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board. 3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO Jack Potter. 4. Committee Reports. 5. Board of Governors Calendar Year 2008 and 2009 Schedule. 6. Office of the Governors Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. 7. Postal Regulatory Commission Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. 8. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2008 Operating and Capital Plans—FY 2008 Integrated Financial Plan. 9. Tentative Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriation Request. 10. Capital Investments. a. Perris, California, Delivery Distribution Center. b. Miami, Florida, Mail Processing Facility. 11. Tentative Agenda for the November 14-15, 2007, meeting in Washington, DC. Contact Person for More Information: Wendy A. Hocking, Esq., Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260-1000. Telephone

(202)268-4800. Wendy A. Hocking, Secretary. [FR Doc. 07-4703 Filed 9-18-07; 4:28 pm]

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