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Code · REGISTER · 2007-10-23 · Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD · Notices

Notices. Notice of intent

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BILLING CODE 5001-06-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Southern Beltway Transportation Project From I-79 to the Mon/Fayette Expressway, Washington County, PA AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)will be prepared for proposed transportation improvements between Interstate 79 (I-79) and the Mon/Fayette Expressway (Turnpike 43), known locally as a Southern Beltway Transportation Project, in Washington County, Pennsylvania. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Hans, Acting Chief, Regulatory Branch, Department of the Army, Pittsburgh District Corps of Engineers, William S. Moorhead Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-4186, Telephone:
(412)395-7154; or David P. Willis, Environmental Manager, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P.O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-7676, Telephone:
(717)939-9551. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corps, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, will now prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)on a proposal for a limited access toll highway in Washington County, south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The proposed highway would extend from Interstate 79 south of the Allegheny County and Washington County line, easterly to the Mon/Fayette Expressway (Turnpike 43), near Finleyville, Washington County. The study corridor is approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) long and 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) wide. Previously, the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA)served as the lead federal agency, with the Corps as a cooperating agency. The Financial Plan most recently submitted by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), the local Metropolitan Planning Organization, was not considered reasonable by SPC. As a result, the I-79 to Mon/Fayette Expressway Project was not included on SPC's Transportation Improvement Plan
(TIP)when it was updated and adopted in July 2007. Subsequently, the FHWA has withdrawn its involvement from the EIS process. In order to advance this project, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has decided to continue project development without federal funding and FHWA oversight. Since this project will require a Section 404 permit from the Corps, the Corps will become the lead federal agency. The proposed highway is considered necessary to improve the movement of people and goods from the Mon Valley to Interstate 79 in the area south of Pittsburgh. Preliminary studies and public and agency input have indicated that the project needs cannot be met by Transportation System Management
(TSM)activities, upgrading existing roadways or mass transit improvements. Several new tolled expressway alternatives are under consideration. The No Build Alternative is also under consideration. Descriptions of these alternatives, the results of the engineering, traffic, and environmental studies, and the environmental impacts of the alternatives will be presented in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. A scoping meeting was held on this project on August 18 and 19, 1993 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Federal, state, regional, county, and municipal agency representatives attended and participated in this scoping meeting. In addition, an active public participation program was implemented on this project, including Special Agency Coordination Meetings, special purpose meetings with locally elected officials, Executive Committee Meetings, maintenance of a project website, and implementation of a toll-free phone number. A series of public meetings have also been held to ensure public input and participation. The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to a public hearing. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the hearing. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are identified and addressed, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the Corps at the address provided above. Scott A. Hans, Acting Chief, Regulatory Branch, Pittsburgh District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. [FR Doc. E7-20812 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-85-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Contractor Employee Pension and Medical Benefits AGENCY: Office of Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The Office of Management is announcing the availability of a summary of the public comments it received in response to a request for public comments on the challenge the Department of Energy (Department) confronts with respect to the costs and liabilities associated with contractor employee pension and medical benefits. The Department's request for comments was published in the **Federal Register** on March 27, 2007. ADDRESSES: The summary of public comments is available on the Internet at *http://management.energy.gov/* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Stephanie Weakley, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20585, 202-287-1645. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On April 26, 2006, the Department issued Department of Energy Notice 351.1, Contractor Employee Pension and Medical Benefits Policy, which updated and revised the Department's policy concerning reimbursement of Management and Operating (M&O) and other site management contractor pension and medical benefit costs. On June 19, 2006, the Secretary of Energy suspended implementation of the revised policy to permit consultation with stakeholders about the purpose of the Notice. On March 27, 2007, the Department published a **Federal Register** notice (72 FR 14266) seeking public comments and/or recommendations on how the Department should address the challenge it faces due to the increasing costs and financial liabilities associated with the reimbursement of contractor employee pension and medical benefit costs. The Office of Management established a Web site for the public to submit their comments and/or recommendations on how the Department should address this financial challenge. The Office of Management received approximately 475 comments in response to the March 27, 2007, request for public comments. The overwhelming majority of comments were from current and retired Department employees who did not support the new policy in the suspended DOE Notice 351.1. The remainder of the comments were submitted by private citizens, labor unions, and actuarial firms. As a result of its stakeholder outreach and consideration of public comments, the Department decided not to reissue DOE N 351.1 after it expired by its terms on April 27, 2007. The Department is not contemplating further action with regard to contractor employee pension and medical benefits at this time. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2007. Ingrid Kolb, Director of Management, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. E7-20801 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management; Safe Transportation and Emergency Response Training; Technical Assistance and Funding AGENCY: Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice extending comment period. SUMMARY: On Monday, July 23, 2007, the Department of Energy
(DOE)published a notice of revised proposed policy (72 FR 140) setting forth its revised plans for implementing Section 180(c) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (the NWPA). The notice requested comments on the provision of technical assistance and financial assistance for training of public safety officials to States and Indian Tribes through whose jurisdictions the DOE plans to transport spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste to a facility authorized under Subtitle A or C of the NWPA. The training is to cover safe, routine transport procedures and emergency response procedures as directed in the NWPA. The comment period for this notice of revised proposed policy was scheduled to close on October 22, 2007. Today's notice announces a 90-day extension of the comment period on the revised proposed policy. The Department is taking this action in order to allow additional time for all interested parties to comment on the revised proposed policy. DATES: Written comments should be mailed and electronic comments submitted to the Department and must be received on or before January 22, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be directed to Ms. Corinne Macaluso, U.S. Department of Energy, c/o Patricia Temple, Bechtel SAIC Company, LLC, 955 N. L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20024. The revised proposed policy and electronic comments forms are also available at *http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov* . Fill out the form and click “submit” to send your comments in through the website. Persons submitting comments should include their name and address. Receipt of written comments in response to this notice will be acknowledged if a stamped, self-addressed postal card or envelope is enclosed. Electronic comments will receive an electronic notice of receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on the transportation of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, please contact: Ms. Corinne Macaluso, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (RW-10), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, Telephone:
(202)586-2837. General program information is available on the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Web site located at *http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov* . Copies of comments received will be posted on the OCRWM Web site. Please allow up to two weeks after DOE receives comments to view them on the Web site. DOE will consider all comments submitted by the closing date. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. DOE requests that commenters pay particular attention to the questions at the end of the revised proposed policy. Issued in Washington, DC, October 17, 2007. Christopher A. Kouts, Acting Principal Deputy Director, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management. [FR Doc. E7-20822 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 October 16, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG08-4-000. *Applicants:* FPL Energy Oliver Wind II, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Self Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of FPL Energy Oliver Wind II, LLC. *Filed Date:* 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-5021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EG08-5-000. *Applicants:* Marble River, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Marble River, LLC. *Filed Date:* 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-5075. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER00-2268-023; ER99-4124-020; ER99-4122-024; ER07-428-002. *Applicants:* Pinnacle West Capital Corporation; Arizona Public Service Company; APS Energy Services Company, Inc.; Pinnacle West Marketing & Trading Company. *Description:* Pinnacle West Capital Corp *et al.* submit a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission order issued 8/13/07. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0294. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-1526-007; ER02-2080-006; ER02-2546-007; ER97-705-017; ER99-1213-007; ER99-2251-006; ER99-2252-007; ER99-3248-009. *Applicants:* Newington Energy, LLC.; Ocean Peaking Power, LLC; CED Rock Springs, Inc.; Promark Energy Inc.; Lakewood Cogeneration LP; Consolidated Edison Company of New York; Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.; ConEdison Energy Massachusetts, Inc. *Description:* Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc, *et al.* , submits a notice of non-material change in status in compliance with the reporting requirements. *Filed Date:* 10/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-0112. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-999-006; ER05-320-004; ER97-2460-009; ER97-2463-006. *Applicants:* Unitil Power Corporation; Unitil Energy Systems, Inc.; Unitil Power Corporation; Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Company. *Description:* Unitil Energy Systems, Inc., *et al.* , submit a request for exemption from filing requirements applicable to Category 2 Sellers pursuant to Order 697. *Filed Date:* 10/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-0111. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1014-004. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Compliance Filing of the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Filed Date:* 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-5077. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1236-002. *Applicants:* Yuma Cogeneration Associates. *Description:* Yuma Cogeneration Associates submits revisions to its proposed market-based rate tariff. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 26, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1332-001. *Applicants:* Smoky Hills Wind Farm, LLC. *Description:* Smoky Hills Wind Farm, LLC submits amendment to its application for order accepting market-based rate tariff, granting waivers and blanket authority. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0036. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 22, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-38-000. *Applicants:* Northern Renewable Energy (USA), Ltd. *Description:* Northern Renewable Energy submits an Application for Market-Based Rate Authorization and Request for Waivers and Blanket Authorizations. *Filed Date:* 10/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-0110. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-39-000. *Applicants:* CL Power Sales Two, LLC. Description: CL Power Sales Two, LLC submits a Notice of Cancellation of its FERC Electric Tariffs. *Filed Date:* 10/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-0109. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-40-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. submits an executed interconnection service agreement with Conectiv Delmarva Generation. *Filed Date:* 10/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-41-000. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. and New England Power Pool Participants Committee. *Description:* ISO New England Inc and New England Power Pool Participants Committee submits materials which identify the installed capacity requirement, Hydro Quebec Interconnection Capability Credits. *Filed Date:* 10/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-42-000. *Applicants:* CL Power Sales Seven, LLC. *Description:* CL Power Sales Seven, LLC. submits notice of cancellation of its FERC Electric Tariffs. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0019. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-43-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp on behalf of Appalachian Power Company submits notice of cancellation for a letter agreement dated 2/9/04 filed as Original Service Agreement 610. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-44-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Power Suppliers. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits amended and restated small generation interconnection agreement among Cisco Wind Energy, LLC. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-45-000. *Applicants:* Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. Description: Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc's request for limited one-time waiver of tariff provision and expedited treatment. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0022. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-46-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc. as agent for Southern Companies submits a notice of cancellation. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0023. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-47-000. *Applicants:* Mississippi Power Company. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc. as agent for Mississippi Power Company and Gulf Power Company submits transmission facilities agreement. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-48-000. *Applicants:* Progress Energy Florida, Inc. *Description:* Florida Power Corporation dba Progress Energy Florida, Inc's CD containing its standard large generator interconnection agreement with Vandolah Power Company for the generating facility that Vandolah operates in Hardee County, FL. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-4010. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES07-35-001. *Applicants:* Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC. *Description:* Form 523—Supplemental to application concerning request for permission to issue securities of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-5049. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ES07-36-001. *Applicants:* Entergy Texas, Inc. *Description:* Supplement to application Concerning Request for Permission to Issue Securities of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-5050. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ES07-67-001. *Applicants:* National Grid USA. *Description:* Amendment to and Notice of Partial Withdrawal of Application for Authorization to Issue Securities Under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act, and Motion for Waiver of 15-Day Waiting Period Under Commission Rule 216 of National Grid USA. *Filed Date:* 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-5140. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA08-12-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp submits this filing to comply with the non-transmission planning requirements of Order 890. *Filed Date:* 10/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0029. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-13-000. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc's revisions to their Open Access Transmission Tariff to bring it into conformance with Order 890's requirements. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-14-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc's compliance filing revising the non-rate terms and conditions of its OATT and Energy Markets Tariff pur to FERC's 2/16/07 Final Rule, Order 890. *Filed Date:* 10/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0031. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-15-000. *Applicants:* Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Order No. 890 OATT of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company. *Filed Date:* 10/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071011-5102. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-27-001. *Applicants:* E ON U.S., LLC. *Description:* Louisville Gas and Electric Co *et al.* submits a compliance filing re-proposed modifications to Schedules 4 and 9 of the OATT. *Filed Date:* 10/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-0100. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-70-001. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Co submits a compliance filing re proposed modifications to Schedule 11 of the OATT in compliance with FERC's 9/10/07 Order and submit an errata to this filing on 10/15/07. *Filed Date:* 10/10/2007; 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071012-0101. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following public utility holding company filings: *Docket Numbers:* PH08-2-000. *Applicants:* Southwestern Energy Co. *Description:* FERC Form 65 A Exemption Notification of Southwestern Energy Company. *Filed Date:* 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-5049. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric reliability filings: Docket Numbers: RR08-1-000. *Applicants:* North American Electric Reliability Corp. *Description:* North American Electric Reliability Corp requests FERC's approval of Section 1600 of be added to the NERC Rules of Procedure. *Filed Date:* 10/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071015-0025. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 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. E7-20791 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Meeting, Notice of Vote, Explanation of Action Closing Meeting and List of Persons To Attend October 18, 2007. The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to Section 3(a) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. No. 94-409), 5 U.S.C. 552b: Agency Holding Meeting: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Date and Time: October 25, 2007. 10 a.m. Place: Room 2C, Commission Meeting Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Status: Closed. Matters to be Considered: Non-Public, Investigations and Inquiries, Enforcement Related Matters. Contact Person for More Information: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Telephone
(202)502-8400. Chairman Kelliher and Commissioners Kelly, Spitzer, Moeller, and Wellinghoff voted to hold a closed meeting on October 25, 2007. The certification of the General Counsel explaining the action closing the meeting is available for public inspection in the Commission's Public Reference Room at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Chairman and the Commissioners, their assistants, the Commission's Secretary, the General Counsel and members of her staff, and a stenographer are expected to attend the meeting. Other staff members from the Commission's program offices who will advise the Commissioners in the matters discussed will also be present. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-20869 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OECA-2007-0380; FRL-8485-4] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Air Stationary Source Compliance and Enforcement Information; EPA ICR No. 0107.09, OMB Control No. 2096-0096 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request
(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2008. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OECA-2007-0380, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* *metcalf.betsy@epa.gov* . • *Fax:*
(202)564-0032. • *Mail:* Air Stationary Source Compliance and Enforcement Information, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2222A, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. • *Hand Delivery:* EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OECA-2007-0380. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Betsy Metcalf, Enforcement Targeting & Data Division, Office of Compliance, (2222A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:
(202)564-5962; fax number:
(202)564-0032; e-mail address: *metcalf.betsy@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OECA-2007-0380, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center (ECDIC) in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the ECDIC is 202-566-1752. Use *www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
(i)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;
(ii)Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(iv)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES . 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to? *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are State, District, Local, and Commonwealth governments. *Title:* Air Stationary Source Compliance and Enforcement Information. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0107.09, OMB Control No. 2060-0096. *ICR status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2008. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* The collection of air compliance monitoring and enforcement information in the Air Facility System
(AFS)provides EPA with the ability to assess progress toward meeting emission requirements developed under the authority of the Clean Air Act
(CAA)to protect and maintain the atmospheric environment and public health. Agencies receive authorization of their CAA programs through regulated grant authorities, and report compliance/enforcement activities undertaken at stationary sources using the Minimum Data Requirements
(MDRs)as outlined in the renewal of this ICR. This renewal requires the continuation of reporting of previously established MDRs with no additional new burden. The provision of Section 114(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7414(a)(1) provide the broad authority for the reporting of compliance monitoring and enforcement information, along with Subpart Q—Reports in 40 CFR part 51: §§ 51.324(a) and (b), and 51.327. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was estimated to average 509 hours per year for a small State/local agency (150 major sources or less), 1,463 hours per year for a medium state/local agency (151-499 major sources) or 2,572 hours per year for large State/local agencies (greater or equal to 500 major sources per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate. The estimates from the previous ICR are briefly summarized here: *Estimated total number of potential respondents:* 99. *Frequency of response:* Six times per year (every 60 days). *Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:* A minimum of six responses from each respondent. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 98,183 hours. *Estimated total annual costs:* $3,277,935 annually. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? EPA acknowledges that the estimated operational and maintenance costs will increase due to inflationary pressures that increase hourly resource costs for management, professional, and related occupational groups. The labor rates used in the ICR estimates will be taken from the Department of Labor Employment Compensation and Costs
(ECEC)Web site. These changes will be reflected in the final supporting statement for this ICR. Additionally, the number of respondents will be corrected to reflect 99 respondents, an increase from 93 in the previous ICR resulting in an overall increase in hours and resources for reporting. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will be submitted by EPA to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB, and a second opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR, or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: October 15, 2007. Michael M. Stahl, Director, Office of Compliance, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. [FR Doc. E7-20833 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0563; FRL-8485-5] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1764.04; OMB Control No. 2060-0348 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before November 23, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0563, to
(1)EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by e-mail to *a-and-r-docket@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mail Code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and
(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bruce Moore, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number:
(919)541-5460; fax number:
(919)541-3470; e-mail address: *moore.bruce@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On August 2, 2007 (72 FR 42409), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments during the comment period. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0563 which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is 202-566-1742. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products (Renewal). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 1764.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0348. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* The information collection includes initial reports and periodic recordkeeping necessary for EPA to ensure compliance with Federal standards for volatile organic compounds in consumer products. Respondents are manufacturers, distributors, and importers of consumer products. Responses to the collection are mandatory under 40 CFR part 59, subpart C, National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products. All information submitted to the EPA for which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according to the Agency policies set forth in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, Confidentiality of Business Information. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 40 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Manufacturers and importers of consumer products. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 732. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Total Annual Hours Burden:* 29,613 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* $1,187,537. This includes labor costs of $1,187,537 and no capital or O&M costs. *Changes in Estimates:* There is no change in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. However, the estimated total annual costs are increased by $83,480 due to increased costs of employment compensation since the previous approval. Dated: October 16, 2007. Sara Hisel-McCoy, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-20834 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OARM-2006-0835; FRL-8485-6] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request: Applicant Background Questionnaire: Race, National Origin, Gender, and Disability Demographics (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 2248.03, OMB Control No. 2030-0045 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before November 23, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OARM-2006-0835 to
(1)EPA online using *www.regulations.gov.* , and
(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosyletta Simms, Office of Human Resources, Mail Code 3600A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-7897; fax number: 202-564-4613; e-mail address: *simms.rosyletta@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On July 11, 2007 (72 *FR* 37760) EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OARM-2006-0835, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Office of Environmental Information
(OEI)Docket and Information Center at the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Environmental Information Docket is 202-566-1752. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *www.regulations.gov,* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov.* *Title:* Applicant Background Questionnaire: Race, National Origin, Gender, and Disability Demographics (Renewal). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 2248.03, OMB Control No. 2030-0045. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* The purpose of this information collection request is to seek approval to use the Environmental Protection Agency's EZhire, vacancy announcement and job application system, to collect gender, race, national origin, and disability information from employees within the agency and outside job applicants. All job applicants, whether internal or external, are asked to complete, on a voluntary basis, an “ *Applicant Background Questionnaire: Race, National Origin, Gender, and Disability Demographics.* ” This data is required for compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission's
(EEOC)MD 715 and 29 CFR 1614.601. Agencies are required to:
(1)Maintain a system that collects and maintains accurate information on the race, national origin, gender and disability of agency employees;
(2)maintain a system that tracks applicant flow data, which identifies applicants by race, national origin, sex, and disability status and disposition of all applications; and
(3)maintain a tracking system of recruitment activities to permit analyses of these efforts in any examination of potential barriers to equality of opportunity. MD 715 requires agencies to “conduct an internal review and analysis of the effects of all current and proposed policies, practices, procedures and conditions that are directly or indirectly, related to the employment of individuals with disabilities.” EPA must collect and analyze information and data necessary to make an informed assessment about the extent to which the agency is meeting its responsibility to provide employment opportunities for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, especially those with targeted disabilities. The data supplied by job applicants is strictly confidential and encrypted within the software. The data is reported in the aggregate for affirmative employment analyses, planning and reporting required by the EEOC and the Office of Personnel Management. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average of 28 minutes or .46 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* all applicants applying for jobs at EPA. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 32,590. *Frequency of Response:* Once per applicant. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 15,208. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0, includes $0 annualized Capital Startup costs, $0 annualized Operation and Maintenance (O&M) costs, and $0 annualized Labor costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is no increase/decrease of hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. Dated: October 16, 2007. Sara Hisel-McCoy, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-20835 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-1016; FRL-8154-5] Air Fresheners; TSCA Section 21 Petition; Notice of Receipt AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces that EPA has received a petition under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and requests comments on issues raised by the petition. The petition was received from the Sierra Club, the National Center for Healthy Housing, the Alliance for Healthy Homes, and the Natural Resources Defense Council on September 20, 2007. The petitioners are concerned about risks to human health and the environment from exposure to air fresheners. They are petitioning EPA to assess and reduce these risks by exercising its authority under TSCA sections 8(c), 8(d), 4, and 6(a)(3). EPA must either grant or deny a TSCA section 21 petition within 90 days of receipt of the petition, and will, therefore, respond to this petition by December 18, 2007. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-1016, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Hand Delivery* : OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-1016. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is
(202)564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted during the DCO’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-1016. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is
(202)566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *For general information contact* : Colby Linter, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202)554-1404; e-mail address: *TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov* . *For technical information contact* : Robert Jones, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202)564-8161; e-mail address: *jones.robert@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by an action in response to this petition if you manufacture, process, import, or distribute in commerce air fresheners or ingredients in air fresheners. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Chemical manufacturers (including importers) and processors (NAICS code 325), e.g., air and room freshener manufacturers and manufacturers of incense. • Other miscellaneous manufacturers (including importers) and processors (NAICS code 3399), e.g., manufacturers of candles and potpourri. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities that may potentially be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the TSCA section 21 petition on air fresheners. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background A. What is a TSCA Section 21 Petition? Section 21 of TSCA allows citizens to petition EPA to initiate a proceeding for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule under TSCA section 4, 6, or 8 or an order under TSCA section 5(e) or 6(b)(2). A TSCA section 21 petition must set forth facts that the petitioner believes establish the need for the action requested. EPA is required to grant or deny the petition within 90 days of its filing. If EPA grants the petition, EPA must promptly commence an appropriate proceeding. If EPA denies the petition, EPA must publish its reasons for the denial in the **Federal Register** . Within 60 days of denial or expiration of the 90-day period, if no action is taken, the petitioner may commence a civil action in a U.S. district court to compel initiation of the requested rulemaking proceeding. B. What Action is Requested Under this TSCA Section 21 Petition? On September 20, 2007, the Sierra Club, the National Center for Healthy Housing, the Alliance for Healthy Homes, and the Natural Resources Defense Council petitioned EPA under TSCA section 21. The petitioners are concerned about risks to human health and the environment from exposure to air fresheners. They are petitioning EPA to assess and reduce these risks by exercising its authority under TSCA sections 8(c), 8(d), 4, and 6(a)(3). C. EPA Seeks Public Comment Under TSCA section 21, EPA must either grant or deny a petition within 90 days. Because EPA must respond to the petition by December 18, 2007, EPA will allow the public until November 7, 2007 to reply with any additional information relevant to the issues identified in the petition, a copy of which can be obtained from the public docket (see ADDRESSES ). In assessing the usability of any data or information that may be submitted, EPA plans to follow the guidelines in EPA’s “A Summary of General Assessment Factors for Evaluating the Quality of Scientific and Technical Information” (EPA 100B-03/001), referred to as the “Assessment Factors Document.” The “Assessment Factors Document” was published in the **Federal Register** issue of July 1, 2003 (68 FR 39086) (FRL-7520-2) and is available on-line at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENERAL/2003/July/Day-01/g16328.htm* . That document is also available on-line at *http://www.epa.gov/osa/spc/assess.htm* . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Air fresheners, Phthalates, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Dated: October 19, 2007. James B. Gulliford, Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E7-20930 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than November 16, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Community Bank Investors of America, LP, and FA Capital, LLC* , both of Midlothian, Virginia; to become bank holding companies by acquiring 34 percent of the voting shares of Bay Bank, Tampa, Florida (upon the conversion of Bay Financial Savings Bank, F.S.B., Tampa, Florida, to a state member bank). **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. BTC Financial Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Midamerica Financial Corporation* , both of Des Moines, Iowa; to acquire 99.95 percent of the voting shares of Bankers Trust Company, NA, Phoenix, Arizona (in organization). Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 17, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc.E7-20765 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than November 6, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Jackson Parks Turner* , Dalton, Georgia; to acquire voting shares of Alliance Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Alliance National Bank, both of Dalton, Georgia. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 17, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-20763 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than November 7, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. Juan C.G. Araneta, Fernando G. Araneta, Maria M.G. Araneta and Margarita A. Holigores* , all of Makati City, Philippines, Santiago G. Araneta and Marilou G. Joaquin, both of Pasig City, Philippines, and Hugo N. Bonilla, Newark, California; to retain voting shares of MNB Holdings Corporation, and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of Mission National Bank, both of San Francisco, California. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 18, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-20800 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies; Correction This notice corrects a notice (FR Doc. E7-20421) published on pages 58853 and 58854 of the issue for Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Under the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas heading, the entry for The Jarrel Morris Jones Family, LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is revised to read as follows: **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Todd Offenbacker, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. The Jarrel Morris Jones Family, LLC* , to become a bank holding company by acquiring 35.4 percent of the voting shares of Triad Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Triad Bank, National Association, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Comments on this application must be received by November 13, 2007. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 17, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-20764 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than November 19, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland** (Douglas A. Banks, Vice President) 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-2566: *1. First Citizens Banc Corp.* , Sandusky, Ohio; to merge with Futura Banc Corp., and and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Champaign National Bank, both of Urbana, Ohio. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Todd Offenbacker, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. BOV Holding Company* ; to become a bank holding company by acquiring at least 80 percent of the voting shares of Bank of Versailles, both in Versailles, Missouri. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 18, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc.E7-20798 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage *de novo* , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than November 7, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. InvestorsBancorp, Inc.* , Pewaukee, Wisconsin; to continue to engage in extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 18, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc.E7-20799 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR-236] Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), section 104(i)(3) [42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(3)] directs the Administrator of ATSDR to prepare toxicological profiles of priority hazardous substances and to revise and publish each updated toxicological profile as necessary. This notice announces the availability of the 21st set of toxicological profiles, which consists of one new draft and six updated drafts, prepared by ATSDR for review and comment. DATES: In order to be considered, comments on these draft toxicological profiles must be received on or before February 22, 2008. Comments received after the close of the public comment period will be considered at the discretion of ATSDR on the basis of what is deemed to be in the best interest of the general public. ADDRESSES: Requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological profiles should be sent to the attention of Ms. Olga Dawkins, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Electronic access to these documents is also available at the ATSDR Web site: *http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.* Comments regarding the draft toxicological profiles should be sent to the attention of Ms. Nickolette Roney, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological profiles must be in writing, and must specifically identify the hazardous substance(s) profile(s) that you wish to receive. ATSDR reserves the right to provide only one copy of each profile requested, free of charge. In case of extended distribution delays, requestors will be notified. Written comments and other data submitted in response to this notice and the draft toxicological profiles should bear the docket control number ATSDR-236. Send one copy of all comments and three copies of all supporting documents to Ms. Roney at the above stated address by the end of the comment period. Because all public comments regarding ATSDR toxicological profiles are available for public inspection, no confidential business information or other confidential information should be submitted in response to this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Olga Dawkins, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 1
(888)422-8737 or
(770)488-3315. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA)(Pub. L. 99-499) amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) by establishing certain responsibilities for the ATSDR and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)with regard to hazardous substances which are most commonly found at facilities on the CERCLA National Priorities List (NPL). Among these responsibilities is that the Administrator of ATSDR prepare toxicological profiles for substances included on the priority lists of hazardous substances. These lists identified 275 hazardous substances that ATSDR and EPA determined pose the most significant potential threat to human health. The availability of the revised priority list of 275 hazardous substances was announced in the **Federal Register** on December 7, 2005 (70 FR 72840). For prior versions of the list of substances see **Federal Register** notices dated April 17, 1987 (52 FR 12866); October 20, 1988 (53 FR 41280); October 26, 1989 (54 FR 43619); October 17, 1990 (55 FR 42067); October 17, 1991 (56 FR 52166); October 28, 1992 (57 FR 48801); February 28, 1994 (59 FR 9486); April 29, 1996 (61 FR 18744); November 17, 1997 (62 FR 61332); October 21, 1999 (64 FR 56792); October 25, 2001 (66 FR 54014) and November 7, 2003 (68 FR 63098). [CERCLA also requires ATSDR to assure the initiation of a research program to fill data needs associated with the substances.] Section 104(i)(3) of CERCLA [42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(3)] outlines the content of these profiles. Each profile will include an examination, summary and interpretation of available toxicological information and epidemiologic evaluations. This information and these data are to be used to identify the levels of significant human exposure for the substance and the associated health effects. The profiles must also include a determination of whether adequate information on the health effects of each substance is available or in the process of development. When adequate information is not available, ATSDR, in cooperation with the National Toxicology Program (NTP), is required to assure the initiation of research to determine these health effects. Although key studies for each of the substances were considered during the profile development process, this **Federal Register** notice seeks to solicit any additional studies, particularly unpublished data and ongoing studies, which will be evaluated for possible addition to the profiles now or in the future. The following draft toxicological profiles will be made available to the public on or about October 17, 2007. Document Hazardous substance CAS No. 1. Boron (Update) 007440-42-8 2. Chlorine* 007782-50-5 3. 1,4-Dioxane (Update) 000123-91-1 4. Ethylbenzene (Update) 000100-41-4 5. Ethylene glycol (Update) 000107-21-1 6. Plutonium (Update) 007440-07-5 Plutonium -238 013981-16-3 Plutonium -239 015117-48-3 Plutonium -240 014119-33-6 7. Styrene (Update) 000100-42-5 * Denotes new profile. All profiles issued as “Drafts for Public Comment” represent ATSDR's best efforts to provide important toxicological information on priority hazardous substances. We are seeking public comments and additional information which may be used to supplement these profiles. ATSDR remains committed to providing a public comment period for these documents as a means to best serve public health and our clients. Dated: October 17, 2007. Ken Rose, Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. E7-20819 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-70-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Notice of Availability *Purpose of Notice:* Availability of funding opportunity announcement. *Funding Opportunity Title/Program Name:* Older Americans Act (OAA), Title VI, Part A—Grants for Native Americans, Part B—Grants for Native Hawaiian Programs and Part C—Grants for the Native American Caregiver Support Program. *Announcement Type:* This is the initial announcement for this funding opportunity. *Funding Opportunity Number:* Program Announcement No. HHS-2008-AoA-Title VI-0802. *Statutory Authority:* The Older Americans Act, Public Law 109-365. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA)Number:* 93.047, Title VI Parts A and B and 93.052, Title VI Part C. *Dates:* The deadline date for the submission of applications is January 22, 2008. I. Funding Opportunity Description This announcement seeks proposals for grants to provide nutritional and supportive services to Indian elders and Native Hawaiian elders under Part A and Part B and Family Caregiver support services under Part C. The goal of these programs is to increase home and community based services to older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, which respond to local needs and are consistent with evidence-based prevention practices. A detailed description of the funding opportunity may be found at *http://www.olderindians.org* . II. Award Information 1. *Funding Instrument Type:* Grant. 2. *Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding per Budget Period:* The Administration on Aging
(AoA)will accept applications for funding for a three-year project period, April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011, in FY 2008 under the OAA, Title VI, Part A—Grants for Native Americans, Part B—Grants for Native Hawaiian Programs and Part C—Grants for the Native American Caregiver Support Program. Current annual funding levels for Title VI, Part A and Part B range from $72,850 to $135,500. Current annual funding levels for Title VI, Part C range from $14,720 to $58,230. Distribution of funds among tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations is subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out Title VI. Funding is based on the number of eligible elders over the age of 60 in your proposed service area. Successful applications from new grantees will be funded pending availability of additional funds. For those applying for Title VI, Parts A and B funding you have the option to also apply for Part C. However, to apply for Part C, you must apply for both Part A and Part C or Part B and Part C. III. Eligibility Criteria and Other Requirements 1. Eligible Applicants Eligibility for grant awards is limited to all current Title VI, Part A and Part B grantees, current grantees who wish to leave a consortium, and eligible federally recognized Indian tribal organizations that are not now participating in Title VI, and would like to apply as a new grantee. Those Tribes who were a part of a consortium receiving a Title VI grant in 1991 and applying individually will be considered an “old grantee”. Proof of being a part of a consortium that was funded in FY 1991 must be submitted as part of the application. A tribal organization or Indian tribe must meet the application requirements contained in sections 612(a), 612(b), and 612(c) of the OAA. A public or nonprofit organization serving Native Hawaiians must meet the application requirements contained in sections 622(1), 622(2), and 625 of the OAA. Under the Native American Caregiver Support Program, a tribal or Native Hawaiian organization must meet the requirements as contained in section 631 of the OAA. These sections are described in the application kit. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost Sharing or matching does not apply to these grants. 3. DUNS Number All grant applicants must obtain a D-U-N-S number from Dun and Bradstreet. It is a nine-digit identification number, which provides unique identifiers of single business entities. The D-U-N-S number is free and easy to obtain from *http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/* . 4. Intergovernmental Review Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, is not applicable to these grant applications. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Address To Request Application Package Application kits are available by writing to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs, Washington, DC 20201, by calling 202/357-3537, or online at *http://www.olderindians.org* . 2. Address for Application Submission Applications must be sent overnight delivery to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office of Grants Management, 1 Massachusetts Ave, NW., Room 4604, Washington, DC 20001, attn: Stephen Daniels (HHS-2008-AoA-Title VI-0802). You must submit one original and two copies of the application. 3. Submission Dates and Times To receive consideration, applications must be received by the deadline listed in the DATES section of this Notice. V. Responsiveness Criteria Each application submitted will be screened to determine whether it was received by the closing date and time. Applications received by the closing date and time will be screened for completeness and conformity with the requirements outlined in Sections III and IV of this Notice and the Program Announcement. Only complete applications that meet these requirements will be considered for funding. VI. Application Review Information Not Applicable. VII. Agency Contacts Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Programs, Washington, DC 20201, telephone:
(202)357-3501. Dated: October 18, 2007. Josefina G. Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. E7-20837 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Joint Meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public. *Name of Committees* : Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee. *General Function of the Committees* : To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues. *Date and Time* : The meeting will be held on December 13, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Location* : Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring, The Ballrooms, 8727 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD. The hotel telephone number is 301-589-5200. *Contact Person* : Diem-Kieu Ngo, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD-21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093), Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-7001, FAX: 301-827-6776, e-mail: *diem.ngo@fda.hhs.gov* , or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), codes 3014512541 and 3014512536. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting. A notice in the **Federal Register** about last minute modifications that impact a previously announced advisory committee meeting cannot always be published quickly enough to provide timely notice. Therefore, you should always check the agency's Web site and call the appropriate advisory committee hot line/phone line to learn about possible modifications before coming to the meeting. *Agenda* : The committees will evaluate data submitted by Merck & Co., Inc., to support the over-the-counter use of MEVACOR (lovastatin) 20 milligrams
(mg)a day to help lower cholesterol which may prevent a first heart attack. FDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post the background material on its Web site prior to the meeting, the background material will be made publicly available at the location of the advisory committee meeting, and the background material will be posted on FDA's Web site after the meeting. Background material is available at *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/acmenu.htm* , click on the year 2007 and scroll down to the appropriate advisory committee link. *Procedure* : Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. Written submissions may be made to the contact person on or before November 29, 2007. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Those desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact person and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation on or before November 15, 2007. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open public hearing session. The contact person will notify interested persons regarding their request to speak by November 16, 2007. Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised that the agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical outlets. FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Diem-Kieu Ngo at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. FDA is committed to the orderly conduct of its advisory committee meetings. Please visit our Web site at *http://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm* for procedures on public conduct during advisory committee meetings. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2). Dated: October 17, 2007. Randall W. Lutter, Deputy Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-20855 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At least one portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. *Name of Committee* : Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. *General Function of the Committee* : To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues. *Date and Time* : The meeting will be held by teleconference on November 14, 2007, from 1 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. *Location* : National Institutes of Health, Building 29B, Conference Rooms A/B, Bethesda, MD. This meeting will be held by teleconference. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at the specified location where a speaker phone will be provided. Public participation in the meeting is limited to the use of the speaker phone in the conference room. Important information about transportation and directions to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH)campus, parking, and security procedures is available on the Internet at *http://www.nih.gov/about/visitor/index.htm* . Visitors must show two forms of identification, one of which must be a government issued photo identification such as a Federal employee badge, driver's license, passport, green card, etc. If you are planning to drive to and park on the NIH campus, you must enter at the South Dr. entrance of the campus which is located on Wisconsin Ave. (the Medical Center Metro entrance), and allow extra time for vehicle inspection. Detailed information about security procedures is located at *http://www.nih.gov/about/visitorsecurity.htm* . Due to the limited available parking, visitors are encouraged to use public transportation. *Contact Person* : Christine Walsh or Denise Royster, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-71), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852, 301-827-0314, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512391. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting. A notice in the **Federal Register** about last minute modifications that impact a previously announced advisory committee meeting cannot always be published quickly enough to provide timely notice. Therefore, you should always check the agency's Web site and call the appropriate advisory committee hot line/phone line to learn about possible modifications before coming to the meeting. *Agenda* : On November 14, 2007, the committee will meet in open session to hear updates of the research programs in:
(1)The Laboratory of Method Development, Division of Viral Products, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA and
(2)the Laboratory of Mycobacterial Diseases & Cellular Immunology, Division of Bacterial Parasitic & Allergenic Products, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA. FDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post the background material on its Web site prior to the meeting, the background material will be made publicly available at the location of the advisory committee meeting, and the background material will be posted on FDA's Web site after the meeting. Background material is available at *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/acmenu.htm* , click on the year 2007 and scroll down to the appropriate advisory committee link. *Procedure* : On November 14, 2007, from 1 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m., the meeting is open to the public. Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. Written submissions may be made to the contact person on or before November 7, 2007. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Those desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact person and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation on or before October 30, 2007. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open public hearing session. The contact person will notify interested persons regarding their request to speak by October 31, 2007. *Closed Committee Deliberations* : On November 14, 2007, from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the meeting will be closed to permit discussion where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6)). The committee will discuss reports of intramural research programs and make recommendations regarding personnel staffing decisions. Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised that the agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical outlets. FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Christine Walsh or Denise Royster at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. FDA is committed to the orderly conduct of its advisory committee meetings. Please visit our Web site at *http://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm* for procedures on public conduct during advisory committee meetings. Dated: October 17, 2007. Randall W. Lutter, Deputy Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-20854 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2007D-0401] Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration, and Foreign Governments; Fiscal Year 2008 Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled “FY 2008 Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification.” This guidance explains how a business headquartered in the United States or headquartered in a foreign nation may respectively qualify as “small business” under the medical device user fee provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act). A “small business” may pay certain medical device user fees at a substantial discount from the standard
(full)fee rates and may obtain a one-time fee waiver for its first premarket application (a premarket approval application (PMA), biologics license application (BLA), product development protocol (PDP), or premarket report (PMR)). DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on this guidance at any time. General comments on agency guidance documents are welcome at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance document entitled “FY 2008 Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification” to the Division of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance (HFZ-220), Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to 240-276-3151. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the guidance. Submit written comments concerning this guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* or *http://www.regulations.gov* . Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph V. Puleo, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-220), Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 240-276-3150, ext. 116, e-mail: *joseph.puleo@fda.hhs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background “FY 2008 Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification” explains how a business headquartered in the United States or headquartered in a foreign nation may qualify as “small business” under the medical device user fee provisions of the act (21 U.S.C. 301). A “small business” may pay certain medical device user fees at a substantial discount from the standard
(full)fee rates and may obtain a one-time fee waiver for its first premarket application (a PMA, BLA, PDP, or PMR). The following fees apply for fiscal year
(FY)2008: Application Type FY 2008 Standard Fee Small Business Premarket application (PMA, BLA, PDP, or PMR) $185,000 $46,250 Panel-track PMA supplement $138,750 $34,688 BLA efficacy supplement $185,000 $46,250 180-day PMA supplement $27,750 $6,938 Real-time PMA supplement $12,950 $3,238 510(k) premarket notification $3,404 $1,702 30-day notice $2,960 $1,480 513(g) request $2,498 $1,249 Periodic reporting on a class III device $6,475 $1,619 Establishment registration $1,706 To qualify as a “small business,” the business must have “gross receipts or sales” of no more than $100 million in the most-recent tax year, including the “gross receipts or sales” of all of the business' affiliates (see sections 738(d)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(A) of the act (21 U.S.C. 379j(d)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(A))). An affiliate is defined by section 737(12) of the act (21 U.S.C. 379i(12)) as a business entity that has a relationship with a second business entity if, directly or indirectly— “(A) one business entity controls, or has the power to control, the other business entity; or
(B)a third party controls, or has power to control, both of the business entities.” A business headquartered in the United States must demonstrate that it meets the $100 million threshold by submitting a certified copy of its most-recent Federal (U.S.) income tax return. A business headquartered outside the United States must demonstrate that it meets the $100 million threshold by submitting a National Taxing Authority Certification from the foreign equivalent of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Under the guidance, both U.S. and foreign businesses should provide FDA with contact information, identify all of their affiliates, and certify that the information they provide to FDA is complete and accurate. FDA is making this final guidance document immediately available. Prior public participation is not feasible because it implements statutory requirements that require immediate implementation. This guidance is necessary to help effect such implementation. II. Significance of Guidance This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the agency's current thinking on FY 2008 medical device user fee small business qualification and certification. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations. III. Electronic Access To receive “FY 2008 Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification,” you may either send an e-mail request to *dsmica@fda.hhs.gov* to receive an electronic copy of the document or send a fax request to 240-276-3151 to receive a hard copy. Please use the document number 2008 to identify the guidance you are requesting. Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the guidance may do so by using the Internet. CDRH maintains an entry on the Internet for easy access to information including text, graphics, and files that may be downloaded to a personal computer with Internet access. Updated on a regular basis, the CDRH home page includes device safety alerts, **Federal Register** reprints, information on premarket submissions (including lists of approved applications and manufacturers' addresses), small manufacturer's assistance, information on video conferencing and electronic submissions, Mammography Matters, and other device-oriented information. The CDRH Web site may be accessed at *http://www.fda.gov/cdrh* . A search capability for all CDRH guidance documents is available at *http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html* . Guidance documents are also available on the Division of Dockets Management Internet site at *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets* . IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This guidance contains information collection provisions that are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 USC 3501-3520). The collections of information in this guidance were approved under OMB control number 0910-0613 (approval expires April 16, 2008). This guidance also refers to previously approved collections of information found in FDA regulations. The collections of information in Form FDA 3602 have been approved under OMB Control No. 0910-0508 (approval expires January 31, 2010). V. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: October 18, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 07-5226 Filed 10-18-07; 3:08 pm]
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