Notices. Notice to amend two systems of records

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BILLING CODE 5001-06-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary of Defense [DoD-2007-OS-0009] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DoD. ACTION: Notice to amend two systems of records. SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense is amending two systems of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on November 1, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the OSD Privacy Act Coordinator, Records Management Section, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Finnegan at

(703)696-3081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Secretary of Defense systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record systems being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. September 26, 2007. L.M. Bynum, Alternative OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. S322.15 DMDC System name: Defense Incident-Based Reporting System (DIBRS) (May 25, 2007, 72 FR 29308). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with “DMDC 07”. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Delete entry and replace with “The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual.” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual.” Contesting record procedures: Delete entry and replace with “The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. DMDC 07 System name: Defense Incident-Based Reporting System (DIBRS). System location: Naval Postgraduate School Computer Center, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5000. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) or civilian personnel who have been apprehended or detained for criminal offenses which must be reported to the Department of Justice pursuant to the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook as required by the Uniform Federal Crime Reporting Act. Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) personnel accused of criminal offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and investigated by a military law enforcement organization. Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) personnel accused of fraternization, sexual harassment, a sex-related offense, a hate or bias crime, or a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor and investigated by a commander, military officer, or civilian in a supervisory position. Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) personnel accused of a criminal incident, which is not investigated by a military law enforcement organization, but which results in referral to trial by court-martial, imposition of non-judicial punishment, or an administrative discharge. Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) personnel convicted by civilian authorities of felony offenses as defined by State or local law. Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) personnel who attempt or commit suicide. Individuals who are victims of those offenses which are either reportable to the Department of Justice or are reportable for having committed criminal incidents in violation of law or regulation. Active duty military (includes Coast Guard) personnel who must be reported to the Department of Justice under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act because such personnel have been referred to trial by a general courts-martial for an offense punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; have left the State with the intent of avoiding either pending charges or giving testimony in criminal proceedings; are either current users of a controlled substance which has not been prescribed by a licensed physician ( **Note:** Includes both current and former members who recently have been convicted by a courts-martial, given non-judicial punishment, or administratively separated based on drug use or failing a drug rehabilitation program) or using a controlled substance and losing the power of self-control with respect to that substance; are adjudicated by lawful authority to be a danger to themselves or others or to lack the mental capacity to contract or manage their own affairs or are formally committed by lawful authority to a mental hospital or like facility ( **Note:** Includes those members found incompetent to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of lack of mental responsibility pursuant to Articles 50a and 72b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); have been discharged from the Armed Services pursuant to either a dishonorable discharge or a dismissal adjudged by a general courts-martial; or have been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Categories of records in the system: Records compiled by law enforcement authorities (e.g., Pentagon Force Protective Agency, military and civilian police, military criminal investigation services or commands); DOD organizations and military commands; Legal and judicial authority (e.g., Staff Judge Advocates, courts-martial); and Correctional institutions and facilities (e.g., the United States Disciplinary Barracks) consisting of personal data on individuals, to include but not limited to, name; social security number; date of birth; place of birth; race; ethnicity; sex; identifying marks (tattoos, scars, etc.); height; weight; nature and details of the incident/offense to include whether alcohol, drugs and/or weapons were involved; driver's license information; actions taken by military commanders (e.g., administrative and/or non-judicial measures, to include sanctions imposed); court-martial results and punishments imposed; confinement information, to include location of correctional facility, gang/cult affiliation if applicable; and release/parole/clemency eligibility dates. Records also consist of personal information on individuals who were victims. Such information does not include the name of the victim or other personal identifiers ( *e.g.* , Social Security Number, date of birth, etc.), but does include the individual's residential zip code; age; sex; race; ethnicity; and type of injury. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulation; 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; 10 U.S.C. 1562, Database on Domestic Violence Incidents; 18 U.S.C. 922 note, Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act; 28 U.S.C. 534 note, Uniform Federal Crime Reporting Act; 42 U.S.C. 10607, Victims Rights and Restitution Act of 1990; 18 U.S.C. 922, The Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act; 42 U.S.C. 14071, The Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program; 10 U.S.C. 1562, Database on Domestic Violence Incidents; Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-188; DOD Directive 7730.47, Defense Incident-Based Reporting System (DIBRS); and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To provide a single central facility within the Department of Defense

(DOD)which can serve as a repository of criminal and specified other non-criminal incidents which will be used to satisfy statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, specifically to provide crime statistics required by the Department of Justice

(DOJ)under the Uniform Federal Crime Reporting Act; to provide personal information required by the DOJ under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act and the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002; statistical information required by DOD under the Victim's Rights and Restitution Act; information required for the DOD database on domestic violence incidents; and to enhance DOD's capability to analyze trends and to respond to executive, legislative, and oversight requests for statistical crime data relating to criminal and other high-interest incidents. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:

(1)To compile crime statistics so that such information can be both disseminated to the general public and used to develop statistical data for use by law enforcement agencies;

(2)To compile information on those individuals for whom receipt or possession of a firearm would violate the law so that such information can be included in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System which may be used by firearm licensees (importers, manufactures or dealers) to determine whether individuals are disqualified from receiving or possessing a firearm; and

(3)To compile information on those individuals for whom access to a biological agent or toxin would violate the law so that such information can be included in a database which may be used to determine whether individuals are disqualified from accessing such agents or toxins. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Records are retrieved by name, Social Security Number (SSN), incident number, or any other data element contained in the system. Safeguards: Computerized records are maintained in a controlled area accessible only to authorized personnel. Entry to these areas is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and administrative procedures. Access to personal information is limited to those who require the records in the performance of their official duties. Access to personal information is further restricted by the use of passwords which are changed periodically. Retention and disposal: The master file is retained permanently. Input and source records are destroyed after data have been entered into the master file or when no longer needed for operational purposes, whichever is later. Output products (electronic or paper) are destroyed when no longer needed for operational purposes. System manager(s) and address: Deputy Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, DOD Center Monterey Bay, 400 Gigling Road, Seaside, CA 93955-6771. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual. Contesting record procedures: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Record source categories: The military services (includes the U.S. Coast Guard) and Defense agencies. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. S322.35 DMDC System name: Survey and Census Data Base (June 5, 2006, 71 FR 32331). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with “DMDC 08”. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Delete entry and replace with “The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual.” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual.” Contesting record procedures: Delete entry and replace with “The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. DMDC 08 System name: Survey and Census Data Base. System location: Naval Postgraduate School Computer Center, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5000. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Individuals who completed census or survey forms, including military members, civilians, persons eligible for DoD benefits, men and women of military age, and applicants to the military services. Categories of records in the system: Survey responses and census information. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 7101 Note, Employee Surveys (Pub. L. 108-136, Sec. 1128); 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; 10 U.S.C. 481, Racial and Ethnic Issues; Gender Issues: Surveys; 10 U.S.C. 1782, Surveys of Military Families; 10 U.S.C. 2358, Research and Development Projects; DoD Directive 5124.2, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)); and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): The purposes of the system are to count DoD personnel and beneficiaries for evacuation planning, apportionment when directed by oversight authority and for other policy planning purposes, and to obtain characteristic information on DoD personnel and households to support manpower and benefits research; to sample attitudes and/or discern perceptions of social problems observed by DoD personnel and to support other manpower research activities; to sample attitudes toward enlistment in and determine reasons for enlistment decisions. This information is used to support manpower research sponsored by the Department of Defense and the military services. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The information may be used to support manpower research sponsored by other Federal agencies. The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Records can be retrieved by Social Security Number; by institutional affiliation such as service membership; and by individual characteristics such as educational level. Safeguards: Access to data at all locations is restricted to those who require the records in the performance of their official duties. Access is further restricted by the use of passwords which are changed periodically. Physical entry is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and administrative procedures. Retention and disposal: Master file, system documentation, codebooks, record layouts, and other system documentation are permanent. Survey questionnaires and census forms (inputs/source records) are destroyed after computer records have been created and validated. Summary reports (electronic or paper) are deleted and/or destroyed when no longer needed for operational purposes. System manager(s) and address: Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209-2593. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number of the individual. Contesting record procedures: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Record source categories: The survey and census information is provided by the individual; additional data obtained from Federal records are linked to individual cases in some data sets. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-19427 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DoD-2007-OS-0101] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DoD. ACTION: Notice to amend two systems of records. SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense is amending two systems of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on November 1, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the OSD Privacy Act Coordinator, Records Management Section, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Finnegan at

(DORS)(June 5, 2006, 712 FR 32327). Changes: SYSTEM IDENTIFIER: Delete entry and replace with “DMDC 03”. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Delete entry and replace with “The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.” NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.” RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.” CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with “The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155.” DMDC 03 SYSTEM NAME: Defense Outreach Referral System (DORS). SYSTEM LOCATION: Naval Postgraduate School Computer Center, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5000. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Current and former Defense military and civilian personnel and their spouses; U.S. Coast Guard personnel and their spouses; and participating Federal departments' and/or agencies' civilian employees and their spouses who have applied to take part in this job placement program. Individuals covered under Public Laws 102-484 and 103-337, who have applied for public employment. Categories Of Records In The System: Computerized records consisting of name, Social Security Number, correspondence address, branch of service, date of birth, separation status, travel availability, U.S. citizenship, occupational interests, geographic location work preferences, pay grade, rank, last unit of assignment, educational levels, dates of military or civilian service, language skills, flying status, security clearances, civilian and military occupation codes, and self reported personal comments for the purpose of providing prospective employers with a centralized system for locating potential employees. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; 10 U.S.C. 1143 and 1144; 10 U.S.C. 2358; 31 U.S.C. 1535; Public Law 101-510, 102-484 and 103-337; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). PURPOSE(S): The purpose of this system is to facilitate the transition of current and former Defense military and their spouses; U.S. Coast Guard personnel and their spouses; and participating Federal department's and/or agencies' civilian employees and their spouses to private industry and public employment in the event of a downsizing of the Department of Defense and the Federal Government. For former military members covered under Public Law 102-484 and Public Law 103-337, the information will be used to track the participant's public employment and to verify the participant's public employment history for DoD and DoT retirement and pay eligibility. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Electronic storage media. RETRIEVABILITY: Retrieved by Social Security Number

(SSN)or occupational or geographic preference of the individual. SAFEGUARDS: Access to data at all locations is restricted to those who require the records in the performance of their official duties. Access is further restricted by the use of passwords which are changed periodically. Physical entry is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and administrative procedures. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Delete when 5 years old or when no longer needed for operational purposes, whichever is later. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209-2593. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The Military Services, DoD Components, the U.S. Coast Guard, participating Federal departments and/or agencies, and from the subject individual via application into the program. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. S322.05 DMDC SYSTEM NAME: Noncombatant Evacuation & Repatriation Data Base

(NEO)(June 5, 2006, 71 FR 32328). CHANGES: SYSTEM IDENTIFIER: Delete entry and replace with “DMDC 04”. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Delete entry and replace “The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.” NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.” CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with “The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. DMDC 04 SYSTEM NAME: Noncombatant Evacuation and Repatriation Data Base (NEO). SYSTEM LOCATION: Defense Manpower Data Center, DoD Center Monterey Bay, 400 Gigling Road, Seaside, CA 93955-6771. Information may be accessed by remote terminals at the repatriation centers. The location of the repatriation centers can be obtained from the System manager listed below. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: All noncombatant evacuees including service members, their dependents, DoD and non-DoD employees and dependents, U.S. residents abroad, foreign nationals and corporate employees and dependents. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Social Security Number, name, date of birth, passport number, country of citizenship, marital status, gender, employer, destination address and type of assistance needed. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: E.O. 12656, Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities, November 18, 1988; DoD Directive 3025.14, Protection and Evacuation of U.S. Citizens and Designated Aliens in Danger Areas Abroad; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). PURPOSE(S): The records are maintained for the purposes of tracking and accounting for individuals evacuated from emergency situations in foreign countries, securing relocation and assistance services, and assessing and recovering relocation costs. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To individuals who have been evacuated but who have been separated from their family and/or spouse. Information will be released to the individual indicating where the family member was evacuated from and final destination. To Department of State to plan and monitor evacuation effectiveness and need for services and to verify the number of people by category who have been evacuated. To the American Red Cross so that upon receipt of information from a repatriation center that a DoD family has arrived safely in the U.S., the Red Cross may notify the service member (sponsor) still in the foreign country that his/her family has safely arrived in the United States. To the Immigration and Naturalization Service to track and make contact with all foreign nationals who have been evacuated to the U.S. To the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of giving financial assistance and recoupment of same. To identify individuals who might arrive with an illness which would require quarantine. The DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Paper files in file folders and electronic storage media. RETRIEVABILITY: Retrieved by name, Social Security Number (SSN), or location of evacuation point or repatriation center. SAFEGUARDS: Computerized records are maintained in a controlled area accessible only to authorized personnel. At Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), entry to these areas is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and administrative procedures. Access to personal information is limited to those who require the records in the performance of their official duties. Access to personal information is further restricted by the use of passwords which are changed periodically. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Master file, system documentation, codebooks, record layouts, and other system documentation are permanent. Inputs/Source Records are deleted and/or destroyed after data have been entered into the master file or when no longer needed for operational purposes, whichever is later. Summary reports (electronic or paper) are deleted and/or destroyed when no longer needed for operational purposes. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209-2593. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The Military Services, DoD Components, and from individuals via application. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E7-19428 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DoD-2007-OS-0110] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DoD. ACTION: Notice to amend two systems of records. SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense is amending two systems of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on November 1, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the OSD Privacy Act Coordinator, Records Management Section, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Finnegan at

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: September 26, 2007. L.M. Bynum, Alternative OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. S322.09 DMDC System name: Joint Duty Assignment Management Information System (JDAMIS) (January 8, 2007, 72 FR 737). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with “DMDC 05”. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Delete entry and replace with “The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.” Contesting record procedures: Delete entry and replace with “The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155.” DMDC 05 System name: Joint Duty Assignment Management Information System (JDAMIS). System location: Defense Manpower Data Center, DoD Center Monterey Bay, 400 Gigling Road, Seaside, CA 93955-6771. Categories of individuals covered by the system: All active duty officers who are serving or have served in billets designated as joint duty assignment positions; are attending or have completed joint professional military education schools; are joint specialty officers or nominees. Categories of records in the system: The information on billets includes service, unit identification code, tour length, rank, job title, skill and critical billet. Information on individuals includes social security number, joint duty qualification, departure reason, joint professional military education status, service, occupation, gender, date of rank and duty station. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; 10 U.S.C. 667, Annual Report to Congress; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To allow the Department of Defense to monitor Joint Duty Assignment positions and personnel and to report to the Congress as required by Title IV, Chapter 38, Section 667 (Annual Report to Congress) of the DoD Reorganization Act of 1986; Public Law 99-433. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Records may be retrieved by individual identifier such as Social Security Number

(SSN)or by demographic characteristic. Safeguards: Computerized records are maintained in a controlled area accessible only to authorized personnel. Entry to these areas is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and administrative procedures. Access to personal information is limited to those who require the records in the performance of their official duties. Access to personal information is further restricted by the use of passwords which are changed periodically. Retention and disposal: Delete when 5 years old or when no longer needed for operational purposes, whichever is later. System manager(s) and address: Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209-2593. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Record source categories: The military services and Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. S322.11 DMDC System name: Federal Creditor Agency Debt Collection Data Base (May 4, 2007, 72 FR 25269). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with “DMDC 06”. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Delete entry and replace with “Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), Federal agency or military service, category of employees, Federal salary or benefit payments, record of debts and current work or home address and any other appropriate demographic data to a Federal creditor agency for the purpose of contacting the debtor to obtain voluntary repayment and, if necessary, to initiate any administrative or salary offset measures to recover the debt. To the Office of Finance of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Disbursing Office of the U.S. Senate, records of individual indebtedness from this system of records consisting of individual name, Social Security Number and amount, to be used to identify House and Senate members and their employees indebted to the Federal government for the purpose of collecting the debts. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.'' Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number.” Contesting record procedures: Delete entry and replace with “The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155.” DMDC 06 System name: Federal Creditor Agency Debt Collection Data Base. System location: Naval Postgraduate School Computer Center, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5000. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Department of Defense officers and enlisted personnel, members of reserve and guard components, retired military personnel. All Federal-wide civilian employees and retirees and postal workers covered by the civil service retirement system. Individuals identified by Federal creditor agencies as delinquent in repayment of debts owed to the U.S. Government. Categories of records in the system: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), debt principal amount, interest and penalty amount, if any, debt reason, debt status, demographic information such as grade or rank, sex, date of birth, duty and home address, and various dates identifying the status changes occurring in the debt collection process. Authority for maintenance of the system: Debt Collection Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-365), as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-134); 5 U.S.C. 5514, Installment Deduction of Indebtedness; 31 U.S.C. 3711, Collection and Compromise; 31 U.S.C. 3716, Administrative Offset; 10 U.S.C. 136; 4 CFR 101.1-105.5, Federal Claims Collection Standards; 5 CFR 550.1101-1108, Collection by Offset from Indebted Government Employees; Guidelines on the Relationship Between the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Debt Collection Act of 1982, March 30, 1983 (48 FR 15556, April, 1983); the Interagency Agreement for Federal Salary Offset Initiative (Office of Management and Budget, Department of the Treasury, Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Defense, April 1987); and Office of Management and Budget Guidelines (54 FR 52818, June 19, 1989) interpreting the provisions of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) pertaining to computer matching; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To maintain a computer data base permitting computer matching in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) as amended; to assist and implement debt collection efforts by Federal creditor agencies under the Debt Collection Act of 1982; to identify and locate individual debtors; to increase the efficiency of U.S. Government-wide efforts to collect debts owed the U.S. Government; to provide a centralized Federal data bank for computer matching of Federal employment records with delinquent debt records furnished by Federal creditor agencies under an Interagency agreement sponsored and monitored by the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget; and to identify and locate employees or beneficiaries who are receiving Federal salaries or other benefit payments and indebted to the creditor agency in order to recoup the debt either through voluntary repayment or by administrative or salary offset procedures established by law. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purpose of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), Federal agency or military service, category of employees, Federal salary or benefit payments, record of debts and current work or home address and any other appropriate demographic data to a Federal creditor agency for the purpose of contacting the debtor to obtain voluntary repayment and, if necessary, to initiate any administrative or salary offset measures to recover the debt. To the Office of Finance of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Disbursing Office of the U.S. Senate, records of individual indebtedness from this system of records consisting of individual name, Social Security Number and amount, to be used to identify House and Senate members and their employees indebted to the Federal government for the purpose of collecting the debts. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the OSD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Records are retrieved by the individual's name and Social Security Number

(SSN)from a computerized index. Safeguards: Computerized records are maintained in a controlled area accessible only to authorized personnel. Entry to these areas is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and administrative procedures. Access to personal information is limited to those who require the records in the performance of their official duties. Access to personal information is further restricted by the use of passwords which are changed periodically. Retention and disposal: Records are erased within six months after each match cycle. System manager(s) and address: Deputy Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, DoD Center Monterey Bay, 400 Gigling Road, Seaside, CA 93955-6771. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Written requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Office of Freedom of Information, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. Record source categories: Federal creditor agencies, the Office of Personnel Management and DoD personnel, and finance centers. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-19430 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to

(202)395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response “Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., “Upward Bound Evaluation”]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: September 26, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development *Type of Review:* New. *Title:* Evaluation of Evidence-based Practices in Online Learning. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs; Businesses or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* * Responses:* 380. * Burden Hours:* 360. *Abstract:* The purpose of this study is to document characteristics associated with prevalent types of online learning and evidence-based practices that strengthen implementation of online learning. The data collection activities to be conducted by this study will provide three types of products for the education community:

(1)Reader-friendly research synthesis and evaluation reports,

(2)recommendations for future research, and

(3)tools and instruments for use by schools, districts and states in evaluating online courses. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3410. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-19435 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings September 25, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG07-83-000. *Applicants:* Smoky Hills Wind Farm, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator of Smoky Hills Wind Farm, LLC. *Filed Date:* 09/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070919-5098. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EG07-84-000. *Applicants:* Cloud County Wind Farm, LLC. *Description:* Cloud County Wind Farm LLC Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator

(EWG)Status. *Filed Date:* 09/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-5075. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 12, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EG07-85-000. *Applicants:* Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC. *Description:* Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. *Filed Date:* 09/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-5087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 12, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EG07-86-000. *Applicants:* Sagebrush Power Partners, LLC. *Description:* Sagebrush Power Partners, LLC Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. *Filed Date:* 09/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-5094. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 12, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER00-1737-009; ER96-2869-011; ER97-30-004; ER99-1695-008; ER00-3621-007; ER01-468-006; ER05-34-003; ER05-35-003; ER05-36-003; ER05-37-003; ER04-318-002; ER04-249-003; ER02-23-009. *Applicants:* Virginia Electric and Power Company; State Line Energy, L.L.C.; Kincaid Generation, L.L.C.; Elwood Energy, LLC; Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.; Dominion Energy Marketing, Inc.; Dominion Energy New England, Inc.; Dominion Energy Salem Harbor, LLC; Dominion Energy Brayton Point, LLC; Dominion Energy Manchester Street, Inc.; Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.; Dominion Retail, Inc.; Fairless Energy, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Non-Material Change in Status under Order No. 652 of Virginia Electric and Power Company and Dominion Entities. *Filed Date:* 09/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-5065. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 12, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-539-002; ER07-540-002. *Applicants:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. *Description:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National Grid submits a second amendment to its 2/14/07 filings. *Filed Date:* 09/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070920-0114. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1306-001. *Applicants:* NedPower Mount Storm, LLC. *Description:* NedPower Mount Storm, LLC submits an amendment to its application for order accepting Original Sheet 1 et al to FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 09/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-0016. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1330-001. *Applicants:* Twin Cities Hydro LLC. *Description:* Twin Cities Hydro, LLC submits revisions to its proposed market-based rate tariff, Original Sheet 1 and 2 to FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 09/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-0015. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1389-000. *Applicants:* Pypha Energy LLC. *Description:* Pypha Energy, LLC submits Original Sheet 1 et al to FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 09/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-0014. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 12, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1390-000. *Applicants:* E.ON U.S., LLC. *Description:* Louisville Gas and Electric Co and Kentucky Utilities Company submits a revised unexecuted Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with East Kentucky Power Coop. *Filed Date:* 09/20/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-0001. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES07-54-002. *Applicants:* Electric Transmission Texas, LLC. *Description:* Electric Transmission Texas, LLC submits a complete copy of the financial information under ES07-54. *Filed Date:* 09/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070921-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES07-63-000. *Applicants:* ITC Midwest LLC. *Description:* Form 523—Request for Permission To Issue Securities of ITC Midwest LLC. *Filed Date:* 09/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070918-5058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following foreign utility company status filings: *Docket Numbers:* FC07-54-000; FC07-55-000; FC07-56-000; FC07-57-000; FC07-58-000; FC07-59-000. *Applicants:* Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc.; Enbridge Wind Power Inc.; Gazifere Inc.; Inuvik Gas Ltd.; NRGreen Power Limited Partnership; Wirebury Connections Inc. *Description:* Notice of Self-Certification of Foreign Utility Company Status of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc., *et al.* *Filed Date:* 09/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070919-5103. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-116-000. *Applicants:* American Transmission Systems, Inc. *Description:* FPA Section 206 Filing With Non-Rate Terms and Conditions for American Transmission System, Inc. OATT. *Filed Date:* 09/20/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070920-5017. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following public utility holding company filings: *Docket Numbers:* PH07-28-000. *Applicants:* Airtricity Holdings Ltd. *Description:* FERC Form 65 A—Exemption Notification of Airtricity. Holdings Ltd. on Behalf of Itself and Its Holding Company Subsidiaries. *Filed Date:* 09/20/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070920-5020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-19387 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8476-4] National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Committee

(NAC)and Governmental Advisory Committee

(GAC)to the U.S. Representative to the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The National and Governmental Advisory Committees advise the EPA Administrator in his capacity as the U.S. Representative to the CEC Council. The Committees are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, P.L. 103-182, and as directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled “Federal Implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation.” The NAC is composed of 12 members representing academia, environmental non-governmental organizations, and private industry. The GAC consists of 12 members representing state, local, and tribal governments. The Committees are responsible for providing advice to the U.S. Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to implementation and further elaboration of the NAAEC. The purpose of the meeting is to review the CEC's Draft Operational Plan and Budget. A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be posted at *http://www.epa.gov/ocem/nacgac-page.htm.* DATES: The National and Governmental Advisory Committees will hold a two-day open meeting on Wednesday, October 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. EPA SAB Conference Center, located in the Woodies Building, 1025 F Street, NW., Suite 3700, Washington, DC 20004. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. If you plan to attend, please register with Lois Williams by no later than October 9th by calling 202-564-2294 or via e-mail at *williams.lois@epa.gov.* Please provide Ms. Williams with your name, the name of your organization and your address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal Officer, *carrillo.oscar@epa.gov,* 202-564-0347, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (1601-M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or provide written comments to the Committees should be sent to Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. *Meeting Access:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Oscar Carrillo at 202-564-0347 or *carrillo.oscar@epa.gov.* To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Oscar Carrillo, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: September 19, 2007. Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E7-19416 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Sunshine Act Meeting ACTION: Notice of partially open meeting of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Ex-Im Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. OPEN AGENDA ITEM: Medium-Term Delegated Authority Program (MTDAP). PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The meeting will be open to public participation for Item No. 1 only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact: Office of the Secretary, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571 (Telephone 202-565-3957). Howard A. Schweitzer General Counsel [FR Doc. 07-4892 Filed 9-28-07; 1:17 pm]

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