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BILLING CODE 4160-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the appointment of the members of the Senior Executive Service Performance Review Boards for the Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of the Performance Review Board is to view and make recommendations concerning proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay adjustments, and other appropriate personnel actions for incumbents of Senior Executive Service positions of the Department.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This Notice is effective September 28, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carmen Arrowood, Office of the Chief Human Capital Office, telephone

(202)357-8348. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each federal agency is required to establish one or more performance review boards

(PRB)to make recommendations, as necessary, in regard to the performance of senior executives within the agency. 5 U.S.C. 4314(c). This notice announces the appointment of the members of the PRB for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The purpose of the PRB is to review and make recommendations concerning proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay adjustments, and other appropriate personnel actions for incumbents of SES positions within DHS. The Board shall consist of at least three members. In the case of an appraisal of a career appointee, more than half of the members shall consist of career appointees. Composition of the specific PRBs will be determined on an ad hoc basis from among the individuals listed below: Aguilar, David V. Ahern, Jayson P. Allen, Charles Atkin, Thomas F. RDML Aytes, Michael L. Baker, Stewart Baldwin, William D. Barth, Richard Bathurst, Donald G. Beagles, James Bertucci, Theresa C. Bourne, Marko G. Breckenridge, Jody A. RADM Bester, Margot Brown, Dana A. Boyd, David G. Buswell, Bradley I. Byers, Robert F. Cade, Gregory B. Cannon, Glenn M. Carpenter, Dea D. Castillo, Carlos J. Caverly, Robert J. Chaparro, James Charbo, Scott Clark, John P. Cohen, Jay M. Conklin, William C. Conway, Paul Coogan, Cynthia A. RDML Coyle, Robert E. Daitch, William B. Dannenhauer, Michael Dayton, Mark DeVita, Charles N. Difalco, Frank Dooher, John Duke, Elaine C. Dunham, Carol A. Dunne, Julie A. Fagerholm, Eric N. Falk, Scott A. Flynn, William F. Fonash, Peter M. Ford, Joseph Forman, Marcy M. Gabbrielli, Tina W. Gallaway, Charles Garcia, Gregory T. Glenn, David T. RDML Golden, Michael P. Gowadia, Huban Grupski, Thomas F. Hagan, William K. Hardiman, Tara Hill, Marcus Hooks, Robert R. Hosenfeld, Robert W. Howell, David R. Irving, Paul D. Jamieson, Gil H. Jamison, Robert D. Justice, Wayne E. RDML Keenan, Alexander S. Keene, Delma Kerner, Francine Killoran, Elaine Kim, Hun S. Klaassen, Mark A. Koerner, Timothy J. Kostelnik, Michael C. Kraninger, Kathleen Krohmer, Jon R. Kronisch, Matthew Landis, Bruce T. Landry, Mary E. RDML Lane, Susan E. Lederer, Calvin Lee, Diedre A. Lembke, Traci A. Levy, Andrew J. Puglia Lunner, Chester Lynch, Dennis F. Maher, Joseph B. Martinez-Fonts, Alfonso Maurstad, David I. McCormack, Luke J. McDermond, James E. McGinnis, Roger D. McGowan, Morris McQuillan, Thomas Melmed, Lynden D. Nagel, Brian K. Neifach, Michael H. Nichols, Frederick A. Norquist, David L. O'Melinn, Barry C. Oxford, Vayl S. Paar, Thomas C. Parent, Wayne Parker, Robert C. RDML Parmer Jr,. Raymond R. Patrick, Connie Pearson, Clifford I. RADM Peavy, Sandra Pekoske, David RADM Pelowski, Gregg R. Prez, Marta Brito Personette, Donald B. Philbin, Patrick J. Pierson, Julia A. Powell, Donald Prewitt, Keith L. Rainville, Martha T. Rausch, Sharla P. Reichel, Howard E. Reid, William F. Rieksts, Derek Robles, Alfonso Rogers, George D. Rosen, Mark E. Rosenzweig, Paul Rossides, Gale D. Rufe, Roger Runge, Jeffrey W. Sammon, John P. Schenkel, Gary W. Schied, Eugene H. Schneider, Paul Schrader, Dennis Schwien, Fred Shea, Robert F. Shingler, Wendell C. Smislova, Melissa Stenger, Michael C. Stephan, Robert B. Sutherland, Daniel W. Sweet, Chad Tomarchio, Jack Tomsheck, James F. Torrence, Donald Torres, John P. Trissell, David A. Walker, Carmen Walters, Thomas J. White, Raymond P. Whitford, Richard A. Williams, Richard N. Winkowski, Thomas S. Woodson, Mary Ann Young, Margaret Zitz, Robert This notice does not constitute a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Therefore, DHS has not submitted this notice to the Office of Management and Budget. Further, because this notice is a matter of agency organization, procedure and practice, DHS is not required to follow the rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553). Dated: September 19, 2007. Christine Greco, Acting Director, Executive Resources, Office of the Chief Human Capital Office. [FR Doc. E7-19153 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0062. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed revised information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements to support State administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 26, 2002, FEMA published an interim rule at 67 FR 884 implementing section 322 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5165, enacted under section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 5121 note, to provide new and revitalized approaches to mitigation planning. The Stafford Act provides a framework for linking pre- and-post-disaster mitigation planning and initiatives with public and private interests to ensure an integrated, comprehensive approach to disaster loss reduction. Pursuant to 44 CFR part 201, the mitigation planning requirements require State, local and Indian tribal governments to identify the natural hazards that impact them, to identify actions and activities to reduce any losses from hazards, and to establish a coordinated process to implement the plan, taking advantage of a wide-range of resources. Collection of Information *Title:* State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans—Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. *Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0062. *Form Numbers:* None. *Abstract:* The purpose of State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements is to support State administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs, and contemplate a significant State commitment to mitigation activities, comprehensive State mitigation planning, and strong program management. Implementation of plans, pre-identified cost-effective mitigation measures will streamline the disaster recovery process. Mitigation plans are the demonstration of the goals, priorities to reduce risks from natural hazards. *Affected Public:* State, local or tribal governments, and Individuals or households. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 768,320. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, etc.) Number of respondents

(A)Frequency of responses

(B)Burden hours per response

(C)Annual responses

(D)= (A × B) Total annual burden hours (C × D) New Plan Development (Local and Tribal Mitigation Included) 56 5 2,080 280 582,400 Mitigation Plan Updates (Local and Tribal Included) 56 10 320 560 179,200 Mitigation Plans Review by States (Local and Tribal Included) 56 15 8 840 6,720 Total 56 2,408 1,680 768,320 *Estimated Cost:* The total burden hour costs to respondents using the wage rate categories of Urban and Regional Planners for this information collection is estimated to be $21,282,464 annually. The total annual cost to the Federal Government for staff review and approval of State Hazard Mitigation Plans is estimated to be $226,447 annually. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)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;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before November 27, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cecelia Rosenberg, Section Chief, Mitigation Directorate,

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: September 21, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7-19228 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0025. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed continuing information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the forms used to collect financial, programmatic and administrative information from States and local governments pertaining to grant and cooperative agreement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information is provided in accordance with the requirements in 44 CFR part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Government (subpart B 13.10, subpart C 13.32, 13.33, 13.40, 13.41, and subpart D 13.50). This is FEMA implementation of the Common Rule for grants. Collection of Information *Title:* FEMA Grant Administration Forms. *Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0025. *Form Numbers:* SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance, FEMA Form 20-20, Budget Information, FEMA Form 20-15, Budget Information—Construction, FEMA Form 20-16,A,B,C, Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications, SFLLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, FEMA Form 76-10A, Obligating Document for Award/Amendment, FEMA Form 20-10, Financial Status Report and Performance Reports, FEMA Form 20-17, Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Program, FEMA Form 20-18, Report of Government Property, FEMA Form 20-19, Reconciliation of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, and SF 270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement. *Abstract:* This collection of information focuses on the standardization and consistent use of standard and FEMA forms associated with grantees requests for disaster and non-disaster Federal assistance, submission of financial and administrative reporting and record keeping. The use of the forms will minimize burden on the respondent and enable FEMA to continue to improve in its grants administration practices. The forms are used to administer the following FEMA grant programs. Non-Disaster Programs National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System—To develop an immediately deployable, national response capability to locate and extricate, and medically stabilize victims of structural collapse during a disaster, while simultaneously enhancing the US&R response capabilities of State and local governments. Community Assistance Program—State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)—To ensure that communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program

(NFIP)are achieving flood loss reduction measures consistent with program direction. The CAP-SSSE is intended to identify, prevent and resolve floodplain management issues in participating communities before they develop into problems requiring enforcement action. Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)—To enhance emergency preparedness capabilities of the States and local communities at each of the eight chemical agent stockpile storage facilities. The purpose of the program is to assist States and local communities in efforts to improve their capacity to plan for and respond to accidents associated with the storage and ultimate disposal of chemical warfare materials. National Dam Safety Program (NDSP)—To encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective State programs intended to ensure dam safety, to protect human life and property, and to improve State dam safety programs. Interoperable Communications Equipment (ICE)—To provide funding to jurisdictions across the nation for demonstration projects on uses of equipment and technologies to increase communications interoperability among the fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical service communities. These projects will illustrate and encourage the acceptance of new technologies and operating methods to assist communities in achieving interoperability. Earthquake Consortium (EqC)—To operate a program of grants and assistance to enable States to develop mitigation, preparedness and response plans prepare inventories and conduct seismic safety inspection of critical structures and lifelines, update building and zoning codes and ordinances to enhance seismic safety, increase earthquake awareness and education, and encourage the development of multi-State groups for such purposes. Disaster Donations Management Program (AIDMATRRIX)—To distribute technology solutions to State and local government and voluntary agencies throughout the country prior, to a major event, through the Aidmatrix Foundation/FEMA partnership. This will allow end-users to incorporate technology solutions into their planning, increasing their capacity to respond quickly and effectively once a disaster occurs. Alternative Housing Pilot Program (AHPP)—Evaluate the efficacy of non-traditional short and intermediate-term housing alternatives for potential future use in a catastrophic disaster environment. Identify, develop and evaluate alternatives to and alternative forms of FEMA Disaster Housing to assist victims of the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP)—To increase local involvement in, and ownership of, the development and maintenance of flood hazard maps produced for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Map Modernization Management Support (MMMS)—To increase local involvement in, and ownership of, management of the development and maintenance of flood hazard maps produced for the National Flood Insurance. New Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)—The Repetitive Flood Claims

(RFC)Program was authorized in 2004 under Pub. L. 108-264, funds were not appropriated until FY 2006. The RFC program is authorized under the NFIA to award grants for actions that reduce flood damages to individual properties for which one or more claim payments for losses have been made. FEMA is not required to publish regulations; however, FEMA will provide notice to eligible applicants, post notice on OMB's Grants.gov Web site, and post the RFC program guidance on its Web site at *http://www.fema.gov.* Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)—To assist States and communities in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)—To provide States and communities with a much needed source of pre-disaster mitigation funding for cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that are part of a comprehensive mitigation program, and that reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property. Competitive grants are part of this program including grants to universities. Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)—To provide direct assistance, on a competitive basis, to fire departments of a State or tribal nation for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)—To increase the number of firefighters in local communities and to help them meet industry minimum standards and attain 24/7 staffing for adequate protection against fire and fire-related hazards, and fulfill related roles associated with fire departments. Disaster Programs Public Assistance Grants (PA)—To provide supplemental assistance to States, local governments, and political subdivisions to the State, Indian Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages, and certain nonprofit organizations in alleviating suffering and hardship resulting from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. Crisis Counseling (SCC)—To provide immediate crisis counseling services, when required, to victims of a major Federally-declared disaster for the purpose of relieving mental health problems caused or aggravated by a major disaster or its aftermath. Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs (ONA)—To provide assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster or emergency declared by the President, and enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or through other means such as insurance. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)—To provide States and local governments' financial assistance to implement measures that will permanently reduce or eliminate future damages and losses from natural hazards through safer building practices and improving existing structures and supporting infrastructure. Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAGP)—To provide grants to States, Indian tribal government and local governments for the mitigation, management and control of any fire burning on publicly (nonfederal) or privately owned forest or grassland that threatens such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. *Affected Public:* State, local, and tribal governments. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* Data collections activity/instruments Number of respondents

(A)Frequency of responses

(B)Hour burden per response

(C)Annual responses

(D)= (A × B) Total annual burden hours (C × D) Disaster Programs PA SF 424 56 1 45 minutes 56 42 hours FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 hours 56 543 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 hours 56 95 hours. FF 20-10 56 4 1 hour 224 224 hours. SF-LLL 56 1 10 minutes 56 9 hours. Sub-Total 56 13.3 hours 392 57 Disaster Declarations × 913 hours = 52,041. SCC SF 424 17 1 45 minutes 17 13 hours. SF 20-20 17 1 9.7 hours 17 165 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 17 1 1.7 hours 17 29 hours. FF 20-10 (SF 269) 17 4 1 hour 68 68 hours. SF-LLL 17 1 10 minutes 17 3 hours. Sub-Total 17 13.3 hours 119 57 Disaster Declarations × 278 hours = 15,846. ONA SF 424 40 1 45 minutes 40 30 hours. FF 20-20 40 1 9.7 hours 40 388 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 40 1 1.7 hours 40 68 hours. FF 20-10 40 4 1 hour 160 160 hours. SF-LLL 40 1 10 minutes 40 7 hours. Sub-Total 40 13.3 hours 320 57 Disaster Declarations × 653 hours = 37,221. HMGP SF 424 52 1 45 minutes 52 39 hours. FF 20-20 52 15 9.7 hours 780 7,566 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 52 1 1.7 hours 52 88 hours. FF 20-10 52 4 1 hour 208 208 hours. FF 20-17 52 15 17.2 hours 780 13,416 hours. FF 20-18 52 6 4.2 hours 312 1,310 hours. FF 20-19 52 6 5 minutes 312 25 hours. SF-LLL 52 1 10 minutes 52 9 hours. Sub-Total 52 35 hours 2,548 57 Disaster Declarations × 22,661 hours = 1,291,677. FMAGP SF 424 12 4 45 minutes 48 36 hours. FF 20-20 36 4 9.7 hours 144 1,397 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 36 4 1.7 hours 144 245 hours. FF 20-15 36 4 17.2 hours 144 2,477 hours. FF 20-10 12 4 1 hour 48 48 hours. FF 20-18 36 4 4.2 hours 144 605 hours. FF 20-19 36 4 5 minutes 144 12 hours. SF-LLL 36 4 10 minutes 144 24 hours. Sub-Total 36 35 hours 960 94 Disasters Declarations × 4,844 hours = 455,336. Disaster Grants Total 56 110 hours 3,800 1,852,121 hours. Non-Disaster Programs US&R SF 424 28 1 45 minutes 28 21 hours. FF 20-20 28 1 9.7 hours 28 272 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 28 1 1.7 hours 28 48 hours. FF 76-10A 28 1 1.2 hours 28 34 hours. FF 20-10 28 2 1 hour 56 56 hours. SF 270 28 1 1 hour 28 28 hours. SF-LLL 28 1 10 minutes 28 5 hours. Sub-total 28 16 hours 224 498 hours. CAP-SSSE SF 424 56 1 45 minutes 56 42 hours. FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 hours 56 543 hours. FF 20-15 56 1 17.2 hours 56 963 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 hours 56 95 hours. FF 76-10A 56 1 1.2 hours 56 67 hours. FF 20-10 56 2 1 hour 112 112 hours. FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 hours 56 235 hours. FF 20-19 56 1 5 minutes 56 4 hours. SF-LLL 56 1 10 minutes 56 9 hours. Sub-total 56 36 hours 560 2,070 hours. CSEPP SF 424 10 1 45 minutes 10 8.0 hours. FF 20-20 10 1 9.7 hours 10 97.0 hours. FF 20-10 10 4 1 hour 40 40.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 10 1 1.7 hours 10 17.0 hours. FF 76-10A 10 1 1.2 hours 10 12.0 hours. FF 20-18 10 1 4.2 hours 10 42.0 hours. FF 20-19 10 1 5 minutes 10 1.0 hours. SF-LLL 10 1 10 minutes 10 2.0 hours. Sub-total 10 19 hours 120 219 hours. NDSP SF 424 51 1 45 minutes 51 38.0 hours. FF 20-20 51 1 9.7 hours 51 495.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 51 1 1.7 hours 51 87.0 hours. FF 76-10A 51 1 1.2 hours 51 61.0 hours. FF 20-10 51 4 1 hour 204 204.0 hours. SF 270 51 1 1 hour 51 51.0 hours. SF-LLL 51 1 10 minutes 51 8.0 hours. Sub-total 51 16 hours 510 944 hours. ICE FF 20-10 17 4 1 hour 68 68.0 hours. Sub-total 17 1 hour 17 68 hours. EqC FF 20-10 3 2 1 hour 6 6 hours. Sub-Total 3 1 hour 6 6 hours. AIDMATRIX SF 424 1 1 45 minutes 1 .75 minutes FF 20-20 1 1 9.7 hours 1 9.7 hours. FF 20-10 1 4 1 hour 4 4.0 hours. FF 20-16 A,B,C 1 1 1.7 hours 1 1.7 hours. SF-LLL 1 1 10 minutes 1 .16 minutes Sub-Total 1 13 hours 8 16 hours. AHPP SF 424 4 1 45 minutes 4 3.0 hours. FF 20-20 4 1 9.7 hours 4 39.0 hours. FF 20-10 4 4 1 hour 16 16.0 hours. FF 20-16-A,B,C 4 1 1.7 hours 4 6.8 hours. SF-LLL 4 1 10 minutes 4 .66 hours. Sub-Total 4 13 hours 32 65 hours. CTP SF 424 20 1 45 minutes 20 15.0 hours. FF 20-20 20 1 9.7 hours 20 194.0 hours. FF 20-15 20 1 17.2 hours 20 344.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 20 1 1.7 hours 20 34.0 hours. FF 20-10 20 4 1 hour 80 80.0 hours. SF-LLL 20 1 10 minutes 20 3.3 hours. Sub-total 20 31 hours 180 670.3 hours. MMMS SF 424 20 1 45 minutes 20 15.0 hours. FF 20-20 20 1 9.7 hours 20 194.0 hours. FF 20-15 20 1 17.2 hours 20 344.0 hours. FF 20-16, A,B,C 20 1 1.7 hours 20 34.0 hours. FF 20-10 20 2 1 hour 40 40.0 hours. SF-LLL 20 1 10 minutes 20 3.0 hours. Sub-total 20 31 hours 120 630 hours. RFC SF 424 56 1 45 minutes 56 42.0 hours. FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 hours 56 543.0 hours. FF 76-10A 56 1 1.2 hours 56 67.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 hours 56 95.0 hours. FF 20-10 56 4 1 hour 224 224.0 hours. FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 hours 56 235.0 hours. FF-20-19 56 1 5 minutes 56 5.0 hours. SF-LLL 56 1 10 minutes 56 9.0 hours. Sub-total 56 19 hours 616 1,220 hours. FMA SF 424 56 3 45 minutes 168 126.0 hours. FF 20-20 56 3 9.7 hours 168 1630.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 hours 56 95.0 hours. FF 76-10A 56 3 1.2 hours 168 202.0 hours. FF 20-10 56 4 1 hour 224 224.0 hours. FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 hours 56 235.0 hours. FF 20-19 56 1 5 minutes 56 4.0 hours. SF-LLL 56 1 10 minutes 56 9.0 hours. Sub-Total 56 19 hours 952 2,525 hours. PDM SF 424 56 2 45 minutes 112 84 hours. FF 20-15 56 1 17.2 hours 56 963.2 hours. FF 20-20 56 2 9.7 hours 112 1,086.4 hours. FF 76-10A 56 2 1.2 hours 112 134.4 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 2 1.7 hours 112 190.4 hours. FF 20-10 56 8 1 hour 448 448 hours. FF 20-17 56 20 17.2 hours 1,120 19,264 hours. FF 20-18 56 2 4.2 hours 112 470.4 hours. FF 20-19 56 2 5 minutes 112 9.3 hours. SF-LLL 56 2 10 minutes 112 18.6 hours. Sub-total 56 53 hours 2,408 22,668.7 hours. AFG* SF 424 4,246 1 45 minutes 4,246 3,185.0 hours. FF 20-20 4,246 2 9.7 hours 8,492 82,372.0 hours. FF 76-10A 4246 2 1.2 hours 8,492 10,190.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 4,246 1 1.7 hours 4,246 7,218.0 hours. FF 20-10 4,246 2 1 hour 8,492 8,492.0 hours. FF 20-17 4,246 1 17.2 hour 4,246 73,031.0 hours. FF 20-18 4,246 1 4.2 hours 4,246 17,833.0 hours. FF 20-19 4,246 1 5 minutes 4,246 340.0 hours. SF-LLL 4,246 1 10 minutes 4,246 705.0 hours. Sub-total 4,246 36 hours 50,952 203,366 hours. SAFER SF 424 243 1 45 minutes 243 182.0 hours. FF 20-20 243 2 9.7 hours 486 4,714.0 hours. FF 76-10A 243 2 1.2 hours 486 583.0 hours. FF 20-16, A, B, C 243 1 1.7 hours 243 413.1 hours. FF 20-10 243 4 1 hour 972 972 hours. FF 20-17 243 1 17.2 hours 243 4,179.6 hours. FF 20-18 243 1 4.2 hours 243 1,020.6 hours. FF 20-19 243 1 5 minutes 243 20.2 hours. SF-LLL 243 1 10 minutes 243 40.5 hours. Sub-total 243 36 hours 3,402 12,125.7 hours. Non-Disaster Grants Total 359 55,378 247,091.7 Grand Total 469 59,178 2,099,212.7 * AFG and SAFER grants are awarded directly to individual fire departments. *Estimated Cost:* The annualized hour burden cost to respondents is estimated to be $53,588,308. This estimate is based on the hourly wage rate for State Representative and Fire Department Chiefs completing and submitting the FEMA Grant Administration forms to FEMA for review and approval. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)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;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: September 25, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7-19231 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-49-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0072. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed revised information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the e-Grants application used to determine whether mitigation activities proposed for funding meets eligibility criteria. To better reflect all of the mitigation grant programs using the mitigation e-Grants application, the Flood Mitigation Assistance

(FMA)e-Grant Program, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation

(PDM)e-Grant Program and the Repetitive Flood Claims

(RFC)e-Grant Program have been combined and renamed to be called the Mitigation Grant Program/e-Grants. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Collection of Information *Title:* Mitigation Grant Program/e-Grants (previously named Flood Mitigation Assistance (e-Grants). *Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0072. *Form Numbers:* None. *Abstract:* The States will utilize the Mitigation Grant Program/e-Grants, automated application to report to FEMA on a quarterly basis, certify how funding is being used and to report on the progress of mitigation activities funded under grant awards, made to Grantees by FEMA. FEMA will use this system to review the Grantees quarterly reports to ensure that mitigation grant activities are progressing on schedule and to track the expenditure of funds. *Affected Public:* State, local or tribal governments, and Federal government. **Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours** Data collection activities/instrument Number of respondents

(A)Frequency of responses

(B)Hours burden per response

(C)Annual responses

(D)= (A × B) Annual burden hours (C × D) FMA Benefit-Cost Determination 56 2 5 112 560 Environmental Review 56 2 7.5 112 840 Project Narrative—Sub-grant Application 56 4 12 224 2,688 Subtotal for FMA e-Grants Supplemental Information 56 24.5 448 4,088 PDM Benefit-Cost Determination 56 20 5 1,120 5,600 Environmental Review 56 20 7.5 1,120 8,400 Project Narrative—Sub-grant application (including PDM Evaluation Information Questions) 56 20 12 1,120 13,440 Subtotal for PDM e-Grants Supplemental Information 56 24.5 3,360 27,440 RFC Benefit-Cost Determination 56 1 5 56 280 Environmental Review 56 1 7.5 56 420 Project Narrative—Sub-grant application 56 2 12 112 1,344 Subtotal for RFC e-Grants Supplemental Information 56 24.5 224 2,084 Totals 56 24.5 4,032 33,612 *Estimated Cost:* The total annual estimated costs to States and Indian Tribal governments for information collection associated with the mitigation grant programs is $891,726.36. This calculation is based on the number of annual burden hours for wage rates for Urban and Regional Planners, responsible for collecting the information or completing the e-Grants information at the State level. The cost for developing e-Grants system is approximately $4.4 million. System enhancements will continue into future years, at an average cost to FEMA of $750,000 annually in contract costs. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)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;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov* . Dated: September 24, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7-19232 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5125-N-39] Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Ezzell, room 7266, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone

(202)708-1234; TTY number for the hearing- and speech-impaired

(202)708-2565 (these telephone numbers are not toll-free), or call the toll-free Title V information line at 1-800-927-7588. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 24 CFR part 581 and section 501 of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11411), as amended, HUD is publishing this Notice to identify Federal buildings and other real property that HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using information provided to HUD by Federal landholding agencies regarding unutilized and underutilized buildings and real property controlled by such agencies or by GSA regarding its inventory of excess or surplus Federal property. This Notice is also published in order to comply with the December 12, 1988 Court Order in National Coalition for the Homeless v. Veterans Administration, No. 88-2503-OG (D.D.C.). Properties reviewed are listed in this Notice according to the following categories: Suitable/available, suitable/unavailable, suitable/to be excess, and unsuitable. The properties listed in the three suitable categories have been reviewed by the landholding agencies, and each agency has transmitted to HUD:

(1)Its intention to make the property available for use to assist the homeless,

(2)its intention to declare the property excess to the agency's needs, or

(3)a statement of the reasons that the property cannot be declared excess or made available for use as facilities to assist the homeless. Properties listed as suitable/available will be available exclusively for homeless use for a period of 60 days from the date of this Notice. Where property is described as for “off-site use only” recipients of the property will be required to relocate the building to their own site at their own expense. Homeless assistance providers interested in any such property should send a written expression of interest to HHS, addressed to John Hicks, Division of Property Management, Program Support Center, HHS, room 5B-17, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857;

(301)443-2265. (This is not a toll-free number.) HHS will mail to the interested provider an application packet, which will include instructions for completing the application. In order to maximize the opportunity to utilize a suitable property, providers should submit their written expressions of interest as soon as possible. For complete details concerning the processing of applications, the reader is encouraged to refer to the interim rule governing this program, 24 CFR part 581. For properties listed as suitable/to be excess, that property may, if subsequently accepted as excess by GSA, be made available for use by the homeless in accordance with applicable law, subject to screening for other Federal use. At the appropriate time, HUD will publish the property in a Notice showing it as either suitable/available or suitable/unavailable. For properties listed as suitable/unavailable, the landholding agency has decided that the property cannot be declared excess or made available for use to assist the homeless, and the property will not be available. Properties listed as unsuitable will not be made available for any other purpose for 20 days from the date of this Notice. Homeless assistance providers interested in a review by HUD of the determination of unsuitability should call the toll free information line at 1-800-927-7588 for detailed instructions or write a letter to Mark Johnston at the address listed at the beginning of this Notice. Included in the request for review should be the property address (including zip code), the date of publication in the **Federal Register** , the landholding agency, and the property number. For more information regarding particular properties identified in this Notice (i.e., acreage, floor plan, existing sanitary facilities, exact street address), providers should contact the appropriate landholding agencies at the following addresses: ENERGY: Mr. John Watson, Department of Energy, Office of Engineering & Construction Management, ME-90, 1000 Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20585:

(202)586-0072; GSA: Mr. John E.B. Smith, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, General Services Administration, Office of Property Disposal, 18th and F Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20405;

(202)501-0084; NAVY: Mr. Warren Meekins, Associate Director, Department of the Navy, Real Estate Services, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington Navy Yard, 1322 Patterson Ave., SE., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20374-5065;

(202)685-9305. (These are not toll-free numbers.) Dated: September 20, 2007. Mark R. Johnston Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs. Title V, Federal Surplus Property Program Suitable/Available Properties Building Alabama SSA Building, 201 College Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. Landholding Agency: GSA. Property Number: 54200730013. Status: Surplus. GSA Number: 4-G-AL-0773. Comments: single story structure w/parking, presence of asbestos, most recent use—office, to be vacant 11/2007. Massachusetts Former Railroad Depot, 240 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Landholding Agency: GSA. Property Number: 54200730015. Status: Excess. GSA Number: 1-I-MA-910. Comments: 11,200 sq. ft., estimated $1 million required for interior and mechanical systems, subject to Historic Preservation Standards. Unsuitable Properties Building California Bldg. CM46A, Sandia Natl Lab., Livermore, CA 94551. Landholding Agency: Energy. Property Number: 41200730005. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. Parcel F, Sewage Treatment Facility, Norco Co: Riverside, CA 92860. Landholding Agency: GSA. Property Number: 54200730014. Status: Surplus. GSA Number: 9-G-CA-0432-9. Reasons: Extensive deterioration. Portion/Bldg. T17, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730016. Status: Underutilized. Reasons: Secured Area. Bldg. 297, Naval Base, San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730017. Status: Unutilized. Reasons: Secured Area. Unsuitable Properties Building California Bldgs. 13, 87, Naval Air Station, Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730022. Status: Excess. Reasons: Extensive deterioration. Secured Area. Bldg. 243, Naval Air Station, Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730023. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. Extensive deterioration. Bldg. 381, Naval Air Station, Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730024. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. Unsuitable Properties Building California 4 Bldgs., Naval Air Station, 493, 663, 682, 784. Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730025. Status: Excess. Reasons: Extensive deterioration. Secured Area. Bldg. 809, Naval Air Station, Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730026. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. Bldg. 983, Naval Air Station, Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730027. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. Unsuitable Properties Building California Bldg. 1459, Naval Air Station, Coronado Co: San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730028. Status: Excess. Reasons: Extensive deterioration. Secured Area. Bldg. 334, Naval Base, San Diego, CA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730029. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. District of Columbia Bldgs. 86, 87, Naval Support Activity, District of Columbia, DC 20373. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730018. Status: Unutilized. Reasons: Secured Area. Unsuitable Properties Building Maryland Structures 1478, 1736, 1738, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730019. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. Bldgs. C1, C14, Naval Air Station, Solomons, MD. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730020. Status: Excess. Reasons: Extensive deterioration. Secured Area. Tennessee Bldgs. 413, 1059, E. TN Tech Park, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Landholding Agency: Energy. Property Number: 41200730006. Status: Excess. Reasons: Contamination. Secured Area. Unsuitable Properties Building Utah Myton Comm. Site, Duchesne, UT. Landholding Agency: GSA. Property Number: 54200730016. Status: Surplus. GSA Number: 7-A-UT-524. Reasons: Within 2000 ft. of flammable or explosive material. Virginia Bldg. 2398, Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. Landholding Agency: Navy. Property Number: 77200730021. Status: Excess. Reasons: Secured Area. [FR Doc. E7-18891 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1028-0068). SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB an information collection request

(ICR)to renew approval of the paperwork requirements for “Ferrous Metals Surveys, (13 USGS forms).” This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these forms. DATES: Submit written comments by November 27, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection to the Department of the Interior, USGS, via: • *E-mail: atravnic@usgs.gov.* Use Information Collection Number 1028-0068 in the subject line. • *Fax:*

(703)648-7069. Use Information Collection Number 1028-0068 in the subject line. • Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA 20192. Please reference Information Collection 1028-0068 in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott F. Sibley at

(703)648-4976. Copies of the forms can be obtained at no cost at *www.reginfo.gov* or by contacting the USGS clearance officer at the phone number listed below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Ferrous Metals Surveys. *OMB Control Number:* 1028-0068. *Form Number:* Various (13 forms). *Abstract:* Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with domestic production and consumption data on ferrous and related metals, some of which are considered strategic and critical. This information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public. We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR Part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, “Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.” Responses are voluntary. No questions of a “sensitive” nature are asked. We intend to release data collected on these 13 forms only in a summary format that is not company-specific. *Frequency:* Monthly and Annually. *Estimated Number and Description of Respondents:* Approximately 1,307 producers and consumers of ferrous and related metals. Respondents are canvassed for one frequency period (e.g., monthly respondents are not canvassed annually). *Estimated Number of Responses:* 2,979. *Annual burden hours:* 1,614. *Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping “Hour” Burden:* The currently approved “hour” burden for these 13 forms is 1,978 hours. We estimate the public reporting burden averages 10 minutes to 1 hour per response. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the information. *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Non-Hour Cost” Burden:* We have not identified any “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, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. *Comments:* Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (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, we publish this **Federal Register** notice announcing that we will submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day public comment period. *USGS Information Collection Clearance Officer:* Alfred Travnicek, 703-648-7231. Dated: September 21, 2007. John H. DeYoung, Jr., Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team. [FR Doc. 07-4772 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am]

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