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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: General notice. SUMMARY: This notice advises the public of the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties.

For the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2007, the interest rates for overpayments will remain at 7 percent for corporations and 8 percent for non-corporations, and the interest rate for underpayments will remain at 8 percent. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel. DATES: *Effective Date:* October 1, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Wyman, Revenue Division, Collection and Refunds Branch, 6650 Telecom Drive, Suite #100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278; telephone

(317)614-4516. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1505 and Treasury Decision 85-93, published in the **Federal Register** on May 29, 1985 (50 FR 21832), the interest rate paid on applicable overpayments or underpayments of customs duties must be in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code rate established under 26 U.S.C. 6621 and 6622. Section 6621 was amended (at paragraph (a)(1)(B) by the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, (Pub. L. 105-206, 112 Stat. 685) to provide different interest rates applicable to overpayments: One for corporations and one for non-corporations. The interest rates are based on the Federal short-term rate and determined by the Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)on behalf of the Secretary of the Treasury on a quarterly basis. The rates effective for a quarter are determined during the first-month period of the previous quarter. In Revenue Ruling 2007-56, the IRS determined the rates of interest for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2007, and ending December 31, 2007. The interest rate paid to the Treasury for underpayments will be the Federal short-term rate (5%) plus three percentage points (3%) for a total of eight percent (8%). For corporate overpayments, the rate is the Federal short-term rate (5%) plus two percentage points (2%) for a total of seven percent (7%). For overpayments made by non-corporations, the rate is the Federal short-term rate (5%) plus three percentage points (3%) for a total of eight percent (8%). These interest rates are subject to change for the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2008, and ending March 31, 2008. For the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel the following list of IRS interest rates used, covering the period from before July of 1974 to date, to calculate interest on overdue accounts and refunds of customs duties, is published in summary format. Beginning date Ending date Under- payments (percent) Overpayments (percent) Corporate overpayments (Eff. 1-1-99) (percent) 070174 063075 6 6 070175 013176 9 9 020176 013178 7 7 020178 013180 6 6 020180 013182 12 12 020182 123182 20 20 010183 063083 16 16 070183 123184 11 11 010185 063085 13 13 070185 123185 11 11 010186 063086 10 10 070186 123186 9 9 010187 093087 9 8 100187 123187 10 9 010188 033188 11 10 040188 093088 10 9 100188 033189 11 10 040189 093089 12 11 100189 033191 11 10 040191 123191 10 9 010192 033192 9 8 040192 093092 8 7 100192 063094 7 6 070194 093094 8 7 100194 033195 9 8 040195 063095 10 9 070195 033196 9 8 040196 063096 8 7 070196 033198 9 8 040198 123198 8 7 010199 033199 7 7 6 040199 033100 8 8 7 040100 033101 9 9 8 040101 063001 8 8 7 070101 123101 7 7 6 010102 123102 6 6 5 010103 093003 5 5 4 100103 033104 4 4 3 040104 063004 5 5 4 070104 093004 4 4 3 100104 033105 5 5 4 040105 093005 6 6 5 100105 063006 7 7 6 070106 123107 8 8 7 Dated: October 1, 2007. W. Ralph Basham, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. E7-19607 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5117-N-87] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request, Disaster Housing Assistance Program

(DHAP)AGENCY: Office of Public and Indian Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* October 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments must be received within seven

(14)days from the date of this Notice. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Paperwork Reduction Act Compliance Officer, QDAM Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail *Lillian_Deitzer@hud.gov* , telephone

(202)402-2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of documentation submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice informs the public that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD)has submitted to OMB, for emergency processing, a proposed information collection requirement as described below. This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP). *Description of Information Collection:* This document provides notice that HUD and the Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)have executed an Interagency Agreement

(IAA)establishing a pilot grant program called the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP), and that the operating requirements for the DHAP have been issued through HUD Notice. DHAP is a joint initiative undertaken by HUD and FEMA to provide monthly rent subsidies and case management services for individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita who were not receiving housing assistance from HUD. *OMB Control Number:* 2577-New. *Agency Form Numbers:* None. *Members of Affected Public:* State, Local or Tribal Government. *Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of responses, and hours of response:* The estimated total number of burden hours needed to prepare the information collection is 469,700; the number of respondents is 700; the frequency of response for each form varies from weekly, quarterly and annually. *Status:* This is a request for new collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: September 28, 2007. Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-19581 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5121-N-31] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Compliance Inspection Report and Mortgagee's Assurance of Completion AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* December 3, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian L. Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., L'Enfant Plaza Building, Room 8202, Washington, DC 20410. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Burns, Director, Office of Single Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone

(202)708-2121 (this is not a toll free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Compliance Inspection Report and Mortgagee's Assurance of Completion. *OMB Control Number, if applicable:* 2502-0189. *Description of the need for the information and proposed use:* This is a request for extension of a currently approved collection. Form HUD-92051, Compliance Inspection Report, is the document on which the property inspector or appraiser prepares his or her findings. The form provides categories for the inspector or appraiser to report the status of repair requirements on proposed construction cases. This report becomes a part of the case file and a copy is provided to the lender. Form HUD-92300, Mortgagee's Assurance of Completion, is completed by the mortgagee and assures HUD that the items set forth in the inspection report will be completed by the required date stated. *Agency form numbers, if applicable:* HUD-92051 and HUD-92300. *Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* The number of burden hours is 154,667. The number of respondents is 37,440, the number of responses is 623,060, the frequency of response is on occasion, and the burden hour per response varies from 6 to 15 minutes. *Status of the proposed information collection:* This is an extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: September 26, 2007. Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing-Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. E7-19583 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by November 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director ( ADDRESSES above). *Applicant:* Roberto Garza Delgado, Houston, TX, PRT-163044. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Dirk Arthur dba Stage Magic Inc, Las Vegas, NV, PRT-152105, 152106, 152108, 152110, 152111, 152112, 160974, 162725, and 162714. The applicant requests the issuance of permits for the re-export and re-import of five captive-born tigers ( *Panthera tigris* ), and the export and re-import of three captive born Bengal tigers ( *Panthera tigris tigris* ) and one captive-born leopard ( *Panthera pardus* ), to and from worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are as follows: Tigers (the following were previously issued under permit 704301: 152105, Snow Magic; 152106, Bianca; 152108, Shabba; 152110, Sabrina; 152111, T.J.); Bengal tigers (160974, Kellar; 162714, Thurston; 162725, Ivory); and leopard (152112, Zorro). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a three-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while overseas. *Applicant:* Feld Entertainment, Inc., Vienna, VA, PRT-149514. The applicant requests the issuance of permits for the import and re-export of 12 captive-born tigers ( *Panthera tigris* ), from and to Germany for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a three-year period and re-export of any potential progeny born within the United States. Dated: September 7, 2007. Lisa J. Lierheimer, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E7-19597 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by November 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director ( ADDRESSES above). *Applicant:* Stephen Barnes, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, PRT-162128. The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from cheetah ( *Acinonyx jubatus* ) from the Wellington Zoo, Wellington, New Zealand for the purpose of enhancement of the species through scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant for a five-year period. *Applicant:* James E. Smith, Lakeland, FL, PRT-160847. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Mark E. Hopmann, League City, TX, PRT-161817. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Dated: August 31, 2007. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E7-19598 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications. SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or before November 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to the Chief, Endangered Species Division, Ecological Services, P.O. Box 1306, Room 4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. Documents will be available for public inspection, by appointment only, during normal business hours at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 500 Gold Ave., SW, Room 4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief, Endangered Species Division, P.O. Box 1306, Room 4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103,

(505)248-6920. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Permit TE-153351 *Applicant:* WASS Gerke & Associates, Scottsdale, Arizona. Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern willow flycatcher ( *Empidonax traillii extimus* ) and the Yuma clapper rail ( *Rallus longirostris yumanensis* ) within Arizona. Permit TE-161542 *Applicant:* Arizona Public Service (APS)—Four Corners Power Plant, Fruitland, New Mexico. Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern willow flycatcher ( *Empidonax traillii extimus* ) and the Yuma clapper rail ( *Rallus longirostris yumanensis* ) within Arizona. Permit TE-776123 *Applicant:* Texas A & M University at Galveston, Galveston, Texas. Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct research, surveys, and retrieval of stranded leatherback sea turtles ( *Dermochelys coriacea* ) within coastal Texas. Permit No. TE-161391 *Applicant:* Edwards, Shannon, San Antonio, Texas. Applicant requests a new permit to conduct presence/absence surveys for the golden-cheeked warbler ( *Dendroica chryoparia* ) and black capped-vireo ( *Vireo atricapilla* ) for research and recovery purposes in central and west central Texas. Permit No. TE-819477 *Applicant:* John Taschek, Taschek Environmental Consulting, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit to add presence/absence surveys for black-footed ferret ( *Mustela nigripes* ), interior least tern ( *Sterna antillarum* ), northern aplomado falcon ( *Falco femoralis septentrionalis* ), Colorado pikeminnow ( *Ptychocheilus lucius* ), Gila chub ( *Gila intermedia* ), Gila topminnow ( *Poeciliopsis occidentalis* ), razorback sucker ( *Xyrauchen texanus* ), and Rio Grande silvery minnow ( *Hybognathus amarus* ); presence/absence surveys and collection of Holy Ghost ipomopsis ( *Ipomopsis sanctispiritus* ), Knowlton cactus ( *Pediocactus knowltonii* ), Kuenzler hedgehog cactus ( *Echinocereus fendleri* var. *kuenzleri* ), Mancos milk-vetch ( *Astragalus humillimus* ), Sacramento prickly poppy ( *Argemone pleiacantha ssp. pinnatisecta* ), Sneed pincushion cactus ( *Coryphantha sneedii* var. *sneedii* ), and Todsen's pennyroyal ( *Hedeoma todsenii* ); and capture and handling of Mexican spotted owl ( *Strix occidentalis lucida* ) within Arizona and New Mexico. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* Dated: August 31, 2007. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E7-19621 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of Two Plant Species and Two Wildlife Species in the Midwest Region AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of review; request for information. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), initiate 5-year reviews of Houghton goldenrod ( *Solidago houghtonii* ), dwarf lake iris ( *Iris lacustris* ), scaleshell mussel ( *Leptodea leptodon* ), and Niangua darter ( *Etheostoma nianguae* ) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request any new information on these species that may have a bearing on their classification as endangered or threatened. Based on the results of these reviews, we will make a finding on whether these species are properly classified under the Act. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must receive your information no later than December 3, 2007. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information and review the information that we receive on these species, see “Public Solicitation of New Information.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species-specific information, contact the appropriate person under “Public Solicitation of New Information.” Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at

(800)877-8337 for TTY assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Why Do We Conduct a 5-Year Review? Under the Act we maintain the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plant Species

(List)at 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12. We amend the List by publishing final rules in the **Federal Register** . Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. Section 4(c)(2)(B) requires that we determine

(1)whether a species no longer meets the definition of threatened or endangered and should be removed from the List (delisted);

(2)whether a species more properly meets the definition of threatened and should be reclassified from endangered to threatened; or

(3)whether a species more properly meets the definition of endangered and should be reclassified from threatened to endangered. Using the best scientific and commercial data available, we will consider a species for delisting if the data substantiate that the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following reasons:

(1)The species is considered extinct;

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

(3)the original data available when we listed the species, or interpretation of such data, were in error. Any change in Federal classification requires a separate rulemaking process. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information (best scientific and commercial data) on these species since they were originally listed. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing those species currently under active review. This notice announces our active review of the species in Table 1. Table 1.—Listing Information Summary for Four Species in the Midwest Region Common name Scientific name Status Listed entity Final listing rule Dwarf lake iris *Iris lacustris* Threatened U.S.A. (MI, WI), Canada (Ont.) Sept. 28, 1988 (53 FR 37972). Houghton's goldenrod *Solidago houghtonii* Threatened U.S.A. (MI), Canada (Ont.) July 18, 1988 (53 FR 27134). Niangua darter *Etheostoma nianguae* Threatened U.S.A.

(MO)June 12, 1985 (50 FR 24649). Scaleshell mussel *Leptodea leptodon* Endangered U.S.A. (AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, OH, OK, SD, TN, WI) Oct. 9, 2001 (66 FR 51322). What Information Do We Consider in Our Review? In our 5-year review, we consider all new information available at the time of the review. These reviews will consider the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since the original listing determination or most recent status review of each species, such as—(A) Species biology, including but not limited to population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics;

(B)Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, distribution, and suitability;

(C)Conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the species;

(D)Threat status and trends (see five factors under heading “How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?”); and

(E)Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous information contained in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and improved analytical methods. Public Solicitation of New Information We request any new information concerning the status of the plant species Houghton's goldenrod and dwarf lake iris, and of the wildlife species Niangua darter and scaleshell mussel. See “What Information Do We Consider in Our Review?” for specific criteria. If you submit information, support it with documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources. We specifically request information regarding data from any systematic surveys, as well as any studies or analysis of data that may show population size or trends; information pertaining to the biology or ecology of the species; information regarding the effects of current land management on population distribution and abundance; information on the current condition of habitat; and recent information regarding conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the species. Additionally, we specifically request information on the current distribution of populations and evaluation of threats faced by the species in relation to the five listing factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act) and the species' listed status as judged against the definition of threatened or endangered. Finally, we solicit recommendations pertaining to the development of, or potential updates to, recovery plans and additional actions or studies that would benefit these species in the future. Our practice is to make information, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review. Before including your address, telephone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your response, you should be aware that your entire submission—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your response to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Mail or hand-deliver information on the following species to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Field Supervisor, at the corresponding addresses below. You may also view information we receive in response to this notice, as well as other documentation in our files, at the following locations by appointment, during regular business hours. *Houghton's goldenrod:* 2651 Coolidge Road, Suite 101, East Lansing, MI 48823-6316, Attention: Houghton's goldenrod 5-Year Review. For species-specific information, contact Ms. Tameka Dandridge at 517-351-8315. *Dwarf lake iris:* 2651 Coolidge Road, Suite 101, East Lansing, MI 48823-6316, Attention: Dwarf lake iris 5-Year Review. For species-specific information, contact Ms. Barbara Hosler at 517-351-6326. *Niangua darter:* 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203-0007, Attention: Niangua darter 5-Year Review. For species-specific information, contact Mr. Rick Hansen at 573-234-2132, extension 106. *Scaleshell mussel:* 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203-0007, Attention: Scaleshell mussel 5-Year Review. For species-specific information, contact Mr. Andy Roberts at 573-234-2132, extension 110. Electronic information must be submitted in Text format or Rich Text format to *FW3_FY07MidwestRegion5YearReview@fws.gov* . Please send information for each species in a separate e-mail. Include the following identifier in the subject line of the e-mail: Information on the 5-year review for (add name of species—for example, “ * * * for scaleshell mussel”), and include your name and return address in the body of your message. How Are These Species Currently Listed? Table 1 provides current listing information for the species under active review in this notice. Also, the List, which covers all listed species, is available on our Internet site at *http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species.* Definitions To help you submit information about the species we are reviewing, we provide the following definitions: *Species* includes any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate, which interbreeds when mature; *Endangered species* means any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range; and *Threatened species* means any species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. How Do We Determine Whether a Species Is Endangered or Threatened? Section 4(a)(1) of the Act establishes that we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the five following factors:

(A)The present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range;

(B)Overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes;

(C)Disease or predation;

(D)The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or

(E)Other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires that our determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available. What Could Happen as a Result of Our Review? For each species under review, if we find new information that indicates a change in classification may be warranted, we may propose a new rule that could do one of the following:

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

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

(c)remove the species from the List (delist). If we determine that a change in classification is not warranted, then the species will remain on the List under its current status. Authority We publish this document under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: September 4, 2007. Wendi Weber, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Region 3. [FR Doc. E7-19603 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for marine mammals. SUMMARY: The following permits were issued. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. Marine Mammals Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 102062 Salvatore Cucorullo 70 FR 29362; May 20, 2005 August 22, 2007. 148507 Alvin E. Adams 72 FR 33242; June 15, 2007 August 9, 2007. 151878 Jeff M. Jarman 72 FR 28517; May 21, 2007 May 21, 2007. 152182 Thomas P. Wittmann 72 FR 31090; June 5, 2007 August 3, 2007. 152740 Sherwin N. Scott 72 FR 31847; June 8, 2007 August 3, 2007. 152741 Sherwin N. Scott 72 FR 31847; June 8, 2007 August 3, 2007. 154208 John E. Stepan 72 FR 31601; June 7, 2007 August 15, 2007. 154890 Terry Morgan 72 FR 31601; June 7, 2007 June 7, 2007. Dated: August 31, 2007. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E7-19605 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CO-03-840-1610-241A] Southwest Resource Advisory Council; Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Subgroup Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)Southwest Resource Advisory Committee

(RAC)Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (Monument) Subgroup, will meet as directed below. DATES: The Southwest RAC Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (Monument) Subgroup meeting will be held October 19, 2007, at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. One public comment period is planned and will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. The meeting will adjourn at approximately 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Southwest RAC Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (Monument) Subgroup meeting will be held at the Anasazi Heritage Center, located at 27501 Highway 184, in Dolores, Colorado. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LouAnn Jacobson, Monument Manager, or Heather Musclow, Monument Planner, Anasazi Heritage Center, 27501 Highway 184, Dolores, Colorado 81323; Telephone

(970)882-5600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 11-member Subgroup provides counsel and advice to the full Council for its consideration and deliberation concerning development and implementation of a management plan developed in accordance with FLMPA, for public lands within the Monument. We plan to discuss the planning schedule and content of the Monument's Draft Resource Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement and other issues as appropriate. The meeting is open to the public and includes a time set aside for public comment. Interested persons may make oral statements at the meeting or submit written statements at any meeting. Per-person time limits for oral statements may be set to allow all interested persons an opportunity to speak. Summary minutes of all Subgroup meetings will be maintained at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado. They are available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours within thirty

(30)days of the meeting. In addition, minutes and other information concerning the Subgroup can be obtained from the Monument planning Web site at: *http://www.blm.gov/rmp/canm* which will be updated following each Subgroup meeting. Dated: September 25, 2007. LouAnn Jacobson, Monument Manager Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. [FR Doc. 07-4880 Filed 10-3-07; 8:45 am]

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