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BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Surplus Property at Navy Base Realignment and Closure 1993 Installation: Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, CA AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice provides information on the surplus property at Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kimberly Kesler, Director, Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 900, San Diego, CA 92108-4310, telephone 619-532-0993; or Ms.

Laura Duchnak, Director, Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office West, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 900, San Diego, CA 92108-4310, telephone 619-532-0994. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1993, the Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, CA, was designated for closure pursuant to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, Public Law 101-510, as amended (the Act). Pursuant to this designation, the majority of the land and facilities at this installation were declared surplus to the needs of the federal government on May 20, 1994.

Naval Air Station Alameda was operationally closed in 1997. The property described herein was originally planned as a Federal Agency transfer to the United States Coast Guard

(USCG)and was therefore not included in the May 20, 1994 surplus determination. The USCG subsequently withdrew its request to acquire title to the property. Notice of Surplus Property. Pursuant to paragraph (7)(B) of Section 2905(b) of the Act, as amended by the Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994, the following information regarding the redevelopment authority for surplus property at Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, CA, is published in the **Federal Register** . Redevelopment Authority. The redevelopment authority for the Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, CA, for purposes of implementing the provisions of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended, is the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA), which was formed through a joint powers agreement, as amended, between the City of Alameda and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda. For further information contact Ms. Irma Glidden, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, Alameda Point/NAS Alameda, 950 W. Mall Square—Bldg. 1, Alameda, CA 94501-5012, telephone 510-749-5829. Surplus Property Description. The following is a list of the land and facilities at Naval Air Station, Alameda, Alameda, CA that are surplus to the needs of the Federal Government. a. Land. Approximately 42+/-acres of improved and unimproved fee simple land at the U.S. Naval Air Station Alameda, City of Alameda, Alameda County, California. b. Buildings. The following is a summary of the buildings and other improvements located on the above-described land that will be available. Property numbers are available on request.

(1)Family Housing (multi-family structures with 282 individual housing units). Comments: Approximately 440,010 square feet. Built around 1969.

(2)Paved areas (roads and surface areas) and other surface areas (sidewalks, parking lots, etc.).

(3)Recreational facilities, outdoor. Comments: Playing fields and a basketball court.

(4)Utility facilities. Comments: Measuring systems vary: includes telephone, electric, storm drainage, water, sewer, etc. Redevelopment Planning. Pursuant to Section 2905(b)(7)(F) of the Act, the ARRA will conduct a community outreach effort with respect to the surplus property, and will publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the communities within the vicinity of Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, CA, the time period during which the ARRA will receive notices of interest from State and local governments, representatives of the homeless, and other interested parties. This publication shall include the name, address, telephone number, and the point of contact for the ARRA who can provide information on the prescribed form and contents of the notices of interest. Dated: October 29, 2007. T.M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E7-21668 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to

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

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

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

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

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

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: October 30, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Online and Distance Education Courses at Postsecondary Institutions. *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 1,800. *Burden Hours:* 900. *Abstract:* This survey will collect information from a sample of 1,800 public elementary schools. It will collect data on the prevalence of after school programs, their enrollment, cost, sponsorship, purpose/services provided. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from * http:// edicsweb.ed.gov, * by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3520. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* . Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-21641 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to

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

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

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

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: October 30, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of the Chief Financial Officer *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* GEPA Section 427 Guidance for All Grant Applications. *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 21,922. *Burden Hours:* 32,883. *Abstract:* On October 20, 1994, the Improving America's Schools Act, Public Law 103-382, become law. The Act added a provision to the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Section 427 of GEPA requires an applicant for assistance under Department programs to develop and describe in the grant application the steps it proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and equitable participation in, its proposed project for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs. The current GEPA Section 427 guidance for discretionary grant applications and formula grant applications has approval through November 30, 2007. We are requesting an extension of this approval. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3421. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments “ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to * ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-21642 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to

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

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

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

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: October 30, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* Reinstatement. *Title:* Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09). *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* * Responses:* 1,439. * Burden Hours:* 864. *Abstract:* This is the field test for the Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:08/09) to be conducted in 2008. The full scale study will be conducted in 2009 with a sample of 2008 bachelor's degree recipients from public and private postsecondary institutions. The data will provide long term information on graduates' additional postsecondary education and training, employment, workforce activities, and other life experiences. The study directs special focus on sample members who began teaching. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3514. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-21643 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 4, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

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

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

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

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: October 30, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Common Core of Data Survey System. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* * Responses:* 92. * Burden Hours:* 6,040. *Abstract:* The Common Core of Data

(CCD)is the National Center for Education Statistics' universe data collection for finance and non-finance information about public school districts and schools. Information is collected annually from school districts about the districts and their member schools including enrollment by grade, race/ethnicity, and gender. Information is also collected about students receiving various types of services such as English Language Learner services. The CCD also collects information about the occurrence of high school dropouts. Information about teachers and staffing is also collected. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3519. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* . Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-21644 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information; Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year

(FY)2008 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Numbers: 84.334S (State grants) and 84.334A (Partnership grants). *Dates:* *Applications Available:* November 5, 2007. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* December 20, 2007. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* February 18, 2008. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description *Purpose of Program:* The purpose of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is to support early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income students. *Priorities:* Under these competitions we are particularly interested in applications that address one or more of the following priorities. *Invitational Priorities:* For FY 2008 these priorities are invitational priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1) we do not give an application that meets these invitational priorities a competitive or absolute preference over other applications. These priorities are: *Invitational Priority 1:* State applicants are encouraged to include plans to develop and administer an assessment in the tenth grade, eleventh grade, or both to determine whether GEAR UP students are adequately prepared for postsecondary education. Assessments would include math skills, language skills, and other content areas or skills the applicants believe are sound indicators of preparedness for college-level work. The Secretary will review the results of this invitational priority (including the number of applicants who include information responsive to this priority and whether any grantees develop and administer an assessment), and may propose to modify the regulations in 34 CFR 694 for GEAR UP to require that grantees conduct an assessment of this kind of the students receiving services through GEAR UP partnership or State grants. *Invitational Priority 2:* State and Partnership applicants are encouraged to include plans to engage faith-based and community organizations in the delivery of services under this program. *Invitational Priority 3:* State and Partnership applicants are encouraged to include plans to align their activities with the States' rigorous secondary school program of study options recognized by the Secretary for that State under the Academic Competitiveness Grant

(ACG)Program or that reflect the secondary school program of study recognized as rigorous by the Secretary under 34 CFR 691.16(d)(2) of the ACG Program. The recognized secondary school programs of study for each State for students graduating in 2007 can be found at the following Web site: *http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/about/ac-smart/2007/state-programs-07.html* . Plans should include strategies for documenting completion of the rigorous secondary school program of study on high school transcripts. *Invitational Priority 4:* State and Partnership applicants are encouraged to include plans to provide information to school personnel, students, and parents about the rigorous secondary school program of study requirements for an ACG as defined in 34 CFR 691.16. *Invitational Priority 5:* State and Partnership applicants are encouraged to include plans to provide supportive services that help students meet the rigorous secondary school program of study requirements for an ACG as defined in 34 CFR 691.16. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a-21. *Applicable Regulations:*

(a)The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

(b)The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 694. Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except Federally recognized Indian tribes. Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education

(IHEs)only. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Discretionary grants. *Estimated Available Funds:* The Administration has requested $303,423,120 for this program for FY 2008, of which we intend to use an estimated $44,700,000 for these competitions. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program. Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications, we may make additional awards in FY 2009 from the list of unfunded applicants from these competitions. *Estimated Range of Awards:* State grants: $2,800,000-$3,000,000. Partnership grants: $100,000-$7,000,000. *Estimated Average Size of Awards:* State grants: $2,900,000. Partnership grants: $800,000. *Maximum Award:* We will reject any application for a State grant that proposes a budget exceeding $3,000,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. We will reject any application for a partnership grant that proposes a budget exceeding $800 per student for a single budget period of 12 months. We also will reject any State or partnership grant application that proposes an increase in its budget after the first 12-month budget period. The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education may change the maximum amounts through a notice published in the **Federal Register** . *Estimated Number of Awards:* State grants: 7. Partnership grants: 30. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 72 months. III. Eligibility Information 1. *Eligible Applicants:*

(1)A State; or

(2)a partnership consisting of

(A)one or more local educational agencies acting on behalf of

(i)one or more elementary schools or secondary schools, and

(ii)the secondary schools that students from the schools described in

(i)would normally attend;

(B)one or more degree granting IHE; and

(C)at least two community organizations or entities, such as businesses, professional associations, community-based organizations, philanthropic organizations, State agencies, institutions or agencies sponsoring programs authorized under subpart 4 of Part A of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), or other public or private agencies or organizations. Note: For State grants, the fiscal agent/applicant must be a single State agency as designated by the State's Governor. For partnership grants, the fiscal agent/applicant must be either an IHE or a local educational agency. 2. * Cost Sharing or Matching:* Section 404C of the HEA requires grantees under this program to provide not less than 50 percent of the total cost of the project over six years. By regulation, a partnership may propose a non-Federal contribution of less than 50 percent, but not less than 30 percent of the total cost of the project, if the partnership includes three or fewer IHEs as members and meets the high-need criteria in 34 CFR 694.7(b)(2). The non-Federal share of project costs may be in cash or in-kind. The Department will hold applicants accountable for the matching commitment proposed in the application for funding, even if the proposed match is higher than the percent required by statute. 3. *Other:* For State grants, at least 25 percent, and not more than 50 percent of grant funds must be spent on early college preparation and awareness, and at least 50 percent of grant funds must be spent on postsecondary scholarships to eligible GEAR UP students. The Secretary may waive the scholarship percentage requirement if the applicant demonstrates that it has another means of providing the students with financial assistance. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. *Address To Request Application Package:* You can obtain an application package via the Internet by downloading the package from the program Web site at: *http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html* . You also can request a copy of the application package from the following: Angela Oliphant, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6133, Washington, DC 20006-8524. Telephone:

(202)502-7676 or by e-mail: *angela.oliphant@ed.gov.* If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format ( *e.g.* , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section. 2. *Content and Form of Application Submission:* Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application packages for these competitions. *Page Limit:* The application narrative is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. You must limit the application narrative (Part III) to no more than 40 pages, using the following standards: • A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. • Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs. • Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times Roman and Arial Narrow) will not be accepted. • Use a font that is either 12-point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). The page limit does not apply to the cover sheet; the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract. We will reject your application if you exceed the page limit. 3. *Submission Dates and Times:* *Applications Available:* November 5, 2007. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* December 20, 2007. Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV. 6. *Other Submission Requirements* in this notice. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under *For Further Information Contact* in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* February 18, 2008. 4. *Intergovernmental Review:* These competitions are subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application packages for these competitions. 5. *Funding Restrictions:* We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the *Applicable Regulations* section of this notice. 6. *Other Submission Requirements:* Applications for grants under these competitions must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section. a. *Electronic Submission of Applications.* Applications for grants under the GEAR UP State and Partnership Competitions, CFDA Numbers 84.334S and CFDA 84.334A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at *http://www.Grants.gov.* Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement *and* submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.* You may access the electronic grant application for GEAR UP at *http://www.Grants.gov.* You must search for the downloadable application packages for these competitions by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search ( *e.g.* , search for 84.334, not 84.334A or 84.334S). Please note the following: • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. • Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not consider your application if it is date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. • The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov. • You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application packages for these competitions to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at *http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf.* • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see *http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp* ). These steps include

(1)registering your organization, a multi-part process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR);

(2)registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and

(3)getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see *http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf* ). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business days to complete. • You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format. • You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms—the SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424—have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance). • You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. • Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in this notice. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application). • We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date. *Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System:* If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it. If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice. If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted. Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system. *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement:* You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because— • You do not have access to the Internet; or • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; *and* • No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. Address and mail or fax your statement to: Angela Oliphant, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6133, Washington, DC 20006-8524. Fax:

(202)502-7675. Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice. b. *Submission of Paper Applications by Mail* . If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application in paper format to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address: *By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.334A or 84.334S), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260; or *By mail through a commercial carrier:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.334A or 84.334S), 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506. Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1)A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4)Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1)A private metered postmark.

(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application. Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office. c. *Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery* . If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your application in paper format to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.334A or 84.334S), 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department—

(1)You must indicate on the envelope and—if not provided by the Department—in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which you are submitting your application; and

(2)The Application Control Center will mail to you a notification of receipt of your grant application. If you do not receive this notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date, you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at

(202)245-6288. V. Application Review Information *Selection Criteria:* The selection criteria for these programs are from 34 CFR 75.210 of EDGAR and are listed in the application package. VI. Award Administration Information 1. *Award Notices:* If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notice (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. *Administrative and National Policy Requirements:* We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. *Reporting:* At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html* . 4. *Performance Measures:* The objectives of the GEAR UP program are—(1) to increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of participating students;

(2)to increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of participating students; and

(3)to increase educational expectations for participating students and student and family knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing. The effectiveness of this program depends on the rate at which program participants complete high school and enroll in and complete a postsecondary education. We developed the following performance measures to track progress toward achieving the program's goals: 1. The percentage of GEAR UP students who passed Algebra 1 by the end of the 9th grade. 2. The percentage of GEAR UP students who have knowledge of necessary academic preparation for college. 3. The percentage of GEAR UP students who graduated from high school. 4. The percentage of former GEAR UP students who are enrolled in college. In addition, to assess the efficiency of the program, we track the average cost in federal funds, of achieving a successful outcome, where success is defined as enrollment in postsecondary education of GEAR UP students immediately after high school graduation. These performance measures constitute GEAR UP's indicators of the success of the program. Grant recipients must collect and report data on steps they have taken toward achieving these goals. Accordingly, we request that applicants include these performance measures in conceptualizing the design, implementation, and evaluation of their proposed projects. VII. Agency Contact *For Further Information Contact:* Angela Oliphant, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6133, Washington, DC 20006-8524. Telephone:

(202)502-7676 or by e-mail: *angela.oliphant@ed.gov* . If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. VIII. Other Information *Alternative Format:* Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under *For Further Information Contact* in section VII in this notice. *Electronic Access to This Document:* You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister* . To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(FY)2008 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Number: 84.153A. *Dates:* *Applications Available:* November 5, 2007. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* December 12, 2007. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* February 11, 2008. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description *Purpose of Program:* The Business and International Education program provides grants to enhance international business education programs and to expand the capacity of the business community to engage in international economic activities. *Priorities:* This competition includes one competitive preference priority and four invitational priorities that are explained in the following paragraphs. *Competitive Preference Priority:* In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii), this priority is from the regulations for this program (34 CFR 661.32). For FY 2008, this priority is a competitive preference priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i) we award an additional five points to an application that meets this priority. *This priority is:* The establishment of internships overseas to enable foreign language students to develop their foreign language skills and their knowledge of foreign cultures and societies. *Invitational Priorities:* For FY 2008, these priorities are invitational priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1) we do not give an application that meets these invitational priorities a competitive or absolute preference over other applications. These priorities are: *Invitational Priority I:* Applications from institutions of higher education that propose projects that include activities focused on the countries in which the following critical languages are spoken: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families. *Invitational Priority II:* Applications that focus on developing, improving and/or disseminating best practices of international business training programs, teaching, and curriculum development to increase American competitiveness. *Invitational Priority III:* Programs that expand the capacity of the business community to engage in international economic activities by developing college/business partnerships that provide internships for business students or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

(STEM)students who may seek careers in the global marketplace. *Invitational Priority IV:* Programs that prepare STEM or business students to work cross-culturally in international settings by providing opportunities for them to study foreign languages. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1130-1130b. *Applicable Regulations:*

(a)The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

(b)The regulations in 34 CFR parts 655 and 661. Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Discretionary grants. *Estimated Available Funds:* The Administration has requested $91,541,340 for the International Education and Foreign Language Studies Domestic Programs for FY 2008, of which we intend to use an estimated $1,680,000 for this competition. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program. *Estimated Range of Awards:* $50,000-$90,000. *Estimated Average Size of Awards:* $84,000. *Maximum Award:* We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $90,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the **Federal Register** . *Estimated Number of Awards:* 20. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 24 months. III. Eligibility Information 1. *Eligible Applicants:* Institutions of higher education that have entered into agreements with business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations that are engaged in international economic activity—or a combination or consortium of these enterprises, organizations, or associations—for the purposes of pursuing the activities authorized under this program. 2. *Cost Sharing or Matching:* The matching requirement is described in section 613(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended

(HEA)(20 U.S.C. 1130a). The HEA provides that the applicant's share of the total cost of carrying out a program supported by a grant under the Business and International Education Program must be no less than 50 percent of the total cost of the project in each fiscal year. The non-Federal share of the cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. *Address To Request Application Package:* You can obtain an application package via the Internet by downloading the package from the program Web site: *http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsbie/index.html* . You also can obtain a copy of the application package by contacting Ms. Tanyelle Richardson, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:

(202)502-7626 or by e-mail: *tanyelle.richardson@ed.gov* . If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service

(FRS)toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section. 2. * Content and Form of Application Submission:* Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this program. *Page Limit:* The application narrative is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. You must limit the application narrative to no more than 40 pages, using the following standards: • A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. Page numbers and an identifier may be outside of the 1″ margin. • Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, *except* titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, captions, and all text in charts, tables, and graphs. These items may be single-spaced. Charts, tables, figures, and graphs in the application narrative count toward the page limit. • Use a font that is either 12-point or larger or no smaller than 10-point (characters per inch). However, you may use a 10-point font in charts, tables, figures, and graphs. • Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times Roman and Arial Narrow) will not be accepted. The page limit does not apply to Part I, the Application for Federal Assistance face sheet (SF 424); the supplemental information required by the Department of Education; Part II, the budget information summary form (ED Form 524); and Part IV, the assurances and certifications. The page limit also does not apply to a table of contents. However, the page limit does apply to all of the application narrative section (Part III). If you include any attachments or appendices not specifically requested, these items will be counted as part of the application narrative (Part III) for purposes of the page limit requirement. You must include your complete response to the selection criteria in the application narrative. We will reject your application if you exceed the page limit. 3. *Submission Dates and Times:* *Applications Available:* November 5, 2007. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* December 12, 2007. Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV.6. *Other Submission Requirements* in this notice. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* February 11, 2008. 4. *Intergovernmental Review:* This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for this program. 5. *Funding Restrictions:* We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. 6. *Other Submission Requirements:* Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section. a. *Electronic Submission of Applications.* Applications for grants under the Business and International Education Program, CFDA Number 84.153A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at: *http://www.Grants.gov* . Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement *and* submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement* . You may access the electronic grant application for the Business and International Education Program at *http://www.Grants.gov* . You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.153 not 84.153A). Please note the following: • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. • Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not consider your application if it is date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. • The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov. • You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this program to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at: *http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf* . • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see *http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp* ). These steps include

(1)registering your organization, a multi-part process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR);

(2)registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and

(3)getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see *http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf* ). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business days to complete. • You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format. You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms—the SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424—have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance). • You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. • Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in this notice. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application). We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date. *Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System:* If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it. If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice. If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted. Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system. *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement:* You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because— • You do not have access to the Internet; or • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; and • No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. Address and mail or fax your statement to: Tanyelle Richardson, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Fax:

(202)502-7859. Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice. b. *Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address: *By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.153A), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260; or *By mail through a commercial carrier:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.153A), 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506. Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1)A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(1)A private metered postmark.

(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application. Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office. c. *Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.153A), 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper *Applications:* If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department—

(202)245-6288. V. Application Review Information 1. *General:* For FY 2008, applications are randomly divided into seven groupings. International business and outreach experts, organized into seven panels of three, will review each application. Each panel reviews, scores, and ranks its applications separately from the applications assigned to the other panels. However, ultimately, all applications, without being divided into groups, will be ranked from the highest to the lowest score for funding purposes. 2. *Selection Criteria:* The selection criteria for this program are in 34 CFR 661.31 and are as follows:

(a)Need for the project (25 points);

(b)plan of operation (20 points);

(c)qualifications of the key personnel (10 points);

(d)budget and cost effectiveness (15 points);

(e)evaluation plan (25 points); and

(f)adequacy of resources (5 points). VI. Award Administration Information 1. *Award Notices:* If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notice (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. *Administrative and National Policy Requirements:* We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. *Reporting:* At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. Grantees are required to use the electronic data instrument, *International Resource Information System* (IRIS), to complete both the annual and final reports. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.* 4. *Performance Measures:* Under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), the objective for the Business and International Education Program

(BIE)is to meet the nation's security and economic needs through the development of a national capacity in foreign languages, and area and international studies. The Department will use the following measures to evaluate its success in meeting this objective. BIE Performance Measures:

(1)The number of outreach activities that are adopted or disseminated within a year, divided by the total number of BIE outreach activities conducted in the reporting period.

(2)Percentage of BIE projects judged to be successful by the program officer, based on a review of information provided in annual performance reports. The information provided by grantees in their performance reports submitted via IRIS will be the source of data for this measure. Reporting screens for institutions can be viewed at: *http://www.ieps-iris.org/iris/pdfs/BIE.pdf.* VII. Agency Contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Tanyelle Richardson, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K. Street, NW., Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:

(202)502-7626 or by e-mail: *tanyelle.richardson@ed.gov.* If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. VIII. Other Information *Alternative Format:* Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under *For Further Information Contact* in section VII in this notice. *Electronic Access to This Document:* You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.* To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Dated: October 31, 2007. Diane Auer Jones, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. [FR Doc. E7-21695 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Assessment Governing Board; Meeting AGENCY: Department of Education, National Assessment Governing Board. ACTION: Notice of open meeting and partially closed meetings. SUMMARY: The notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the National Assessment Governing Board. This notice also describes the functions of the Board. Notice of this meeting is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This document is intended to notify members of the general public of their opportunity to attend. Individuals who will need special accommodations in order to attend the meeting (i.e.; interpreting services, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative format) should notify Munira Mwalimu at 202-357-6938 or at *Munira.Mwalimu@ed.gov* no later than November 5, 2007. We will attempt to meet requests after this date, but cannot guarantee availability of the requested accommodation. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. DATES: November 15-17, 2007. Times November 15 Committee Meeting *Executive Committee:* Open Session—4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Closed Session—4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. November 16 *Full Board:* Open Session—8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m..; Closed Session—12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Open Session—2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Closed Session—3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Committee Meetings *Assessment Development Committee:* Closed Session—9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Open Session—11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Committee on Standards, Design and Methodology: Open Session—9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Reporting and Dissemination Committee: Open Session—9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; November 17 *Nominations Committee:* Closed Session—7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. *Full Board:* Open Session—9 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Location:* The Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA 22102. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Munira Mwalimu, Operations Officer, National Assessment Governing Board, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 825, Washington, DC, 20002-4233, Telephone:

(202)357-6938. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Assessment Governing Board is established under section 412 of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994, as amended. The Board is established to formulate policy guidelines for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The Board's responsibilities include selecting subject areas to be assessed, developing assessment objectives, developing appropriate student achievement levels for each grade and subject tested, developing guidelines for reporting and disseminating results, and developing standards and procedures for interstate and national comparisons. On November 15, the Executive Committee will meet in closed session from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. to receive a briefing from the National Center for Education Statistics on contractor costs and contract options under National Assessment of Educational Progress

(NAEP)contracts awarded in Fiscal Year 2007, covering the 2008-2012 assessment years. The discussion of contractor costs and contract options will address the implications for congressionally mandated goals and adherence to Board policies on NAEP assessments. This part of the meeting must be conducted in closed session because public discussion of this information would disclose proprietary information submitted by the successful contractors and have an adverse effect on the confidentiality of the contracting process. The meeting must therefore be conducted in closed session as disclosure of technical and cost data would significantly impede implementation of the NAEP contract awards, and is therefore protected by exemption 9(B) of section 552b(c) of Title 5 U.S.C. On November 16, the full Board will meet in open session from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The Board will approve the agenda and new Board members will be administered the Oath of Office. The Governing Board will receive a report from the Executive Director and hear an update on the work of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The Assessment Development Committee will meet in closed session on November 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to review secure science pilot items for grades 4, 8, and 12 for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The meeting must be conducted in closed session as disclosure of proposed test items for the science pilot would significantly impede implementation of the NAEP program, and is therefore protected by exemption 9(B) of section 552b(c) of Title 5 U.S.C. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Committee will meet in open session. On November 16, the Committee on Standards, Design and Methodology, and the Reporting and Dissemination Committee will meet in open session from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On November 16, the full Board will meet in closed session from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. to receive a briefing on results of the 2007 NAEP Trial Urban District Assessment

(TUDA)Reading and Mathematics Report Card. The Governing Board will be provided with embargoed data on the report that cannot be discussed in an open meeting prior to their official release. The meeting must therefore be conducted in closed session as premature disclosure of data would significantly impede implementation of the NAEP program, and is therefore protected by exemption 9(B) of section 552b(c) of Title 5 U.S.C. On November 16 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. the Board will receive an update from the Chair of the Technical Panel on 12th Grade Preparedness Research. Thereafter, Board members will receive a closed session briefing on Ethics from the Office of General Counsel from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. On November 17, the Nominations Committee will meet in closed session from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. to review and discuss confidential information regarding nominees received for Board vacancies for terms beginning on October 1, 2008. These discussions pertain solely to internal personnel rules and practices of an agency and will disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. As such, the discussions are protected by exemptions 2 and 6 of section 552b(c) of Title 5 U.S.C. The full Board will meet in open session on November 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Board will receive a briefing on developing NAEP Frameworks and Test Questions. Board actions on policies and Committee reports are scheduled to take place between 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m., upon which the November 17, 2007 session of the Board meeting will adjourn. Detailed minutes of the meeting, including summaries of the activities of the closed sessions and related matters that are informative to the public and consistent with the policy of section 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) will be available to the public within 14 days of the meeting. Records are kept of all Board proceedings and are available for public inspection at the U.S. Department of Education, National Assessment Governing Board, Suite #825, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Electronic Access to This Document: You may view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/index.html.* To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(202)219-2099. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FRS)at 1-800-8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance is established under section 491 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by Public Law 100-50 (20 U.S.C. 1098). The Advisory Committee serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to the Congress and the Secretary of Education on student financial aid policy. Since its inception, the congressional mandate requires the Advisory Committee to conduct objective, nonpartisan, and independent analyses on important aspects of the student assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, and to make recommendations that will result in the maintenance of access to postsecondary education for low- and middle-income students. In addition, Congress expanded the Advisory Committee's mission in the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 to include several important areas: Access, Title IV modernization, distance education, and early information and needs assessment. Specifically, the Advisory Committee is to review, monitor and evaluate the Department of Education's progress in these areas and report recommended improvements to Congress and the Secretary. The Advisory Committee has scheduled this one-day symposium to discuss issues affecting community colleges, particularly as they relate to enrollment, persistence, and transfer between two- and four-year institutions. The proposed agenda will include testimony and discussion by community college leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners on

(a)best practices used to inform students about college and help students prepare to enroll in community colleges;

(b)the types of programs and efforts needed to better ensure the persistence and degree completion of community college students; and

(c)innovative programs that facilitate the transfer process from two-year to four-year institutions. The Advisory Committee will also conduct a public comment and discussion session. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the Symposium (i.e., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, and/or materials in alternative format) should notify the Advisory Committee no later than Thursday, November 29, 2007 by contacting Ms. Hope Gray at

(202)219-2099 or via e-mail at *hope.gray@ed.gov.* We will attempt to meet requests after this date, but cannot guarantee availability of the requested accommodation. The symposium site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Advisory Committee invites the public to submit written comments on the agenda topics to the following e-mail address: *ACSFA@ed.gov.* Information regarding the topics covered at the symposium will also be available on the Advisory Committee's Web site, *http://www.ed.gov/ACSFA.* We must receive your comments *on or before Friday, November 30, 2007 to be included in the symposium materials.* Space for the symposium is limited and you are encouraged to register early if you plan to attend. You may register by sending an e-mail to the following address: *ACSFA@ed.gov* or *Tracy.Deanna.Jones@ed.gov.* Please include your name, title, affiliation, complete address (including internet and e-mail address, if available), and telephone and fax numbers. If you are unable to register electronically, you may fax your registration information to the Advisory Committee staff office at

(202)219-3032. You may also contact the Advisory Committee staff directly at

(202)219-2099. The registration deadline is Friday, November 30, 2007. Records are kept for Advisory Committee proceedings, and are available for inspection at the Office of the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Capitol Place, 80 F Street, NW., Suite 413, Washington, DC from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Information regarding the Advisory Committee is available on the Committee's Web site, *http://www.ed.gov/ACSFA.* *Electronic Access to This Document:* You may view this document, as well as other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Dated: October 30, 2007. William J. Goggin, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-21665 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-11-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Application October 29, 2007. Take notice that on October 18, 2007, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), 180 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, filed in Docket No. CP08-11-000, an application, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for an order authorizing or approving a Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes transaction (PILOT Transaction) between Tennessee and the Schoharie County Industrial Development Agency (Agency) that would involve the lease and lease-back of certain property, including certificated facilities located in Schoharie County, New York. As described further in the application, the PILOT Transaction would give the Agency a passive interest in Tennessee's Schoharie County property and facilities solely for the purpose of effectuating a tax exemption for Tennessee. Approval and execution of PILOT Transaction would not effect jurisdictional services performed by Tennessee; would not allow the Agency to administer jurisdictional services; and would not require the addition, replacement, construction, or abandonment of any certificated facilities or capacity. Tennessee will retain complete ownership and operational control of its property and facilities, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call

(202)502-8659 or TTY,

(202)208-3676. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Kevin Erwin, Associate General Counsel, 1001 Louisiana, Houston Texas 77002, at

(713)420-1212 There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is 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 docket(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. *Comment Date:* November 19, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21652 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket OR07-5-000] ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, Complainant v. Calnev Pipe Line LLC, Kinder Morgan GP Inc., Kinder Morgan Inc., Respondents; Notice of Amended Complaint October 29, 2007. Take notice that on October 18, 2007, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (ExxonMobil) tendered for filing its First Amended Complaint against Calnev Pipe Line LLC, Kinder Morgan GP, Inc., and Kinder Morgan Inc. ExxonMobil states that copies of the complaint were served on all respondents. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is 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 docket(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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 19, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21653 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 October 29, 2007. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Docket Numbers: RP99-518-103. *Applicants:* Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation. *Description:* Gas Transmission Northwest Corp submits Thirteenth Revised Sheet 24 *et al.* to FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1-A, effective 10/27/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0235. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-32-000. *Applicants:* Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. *Description:* Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp submits Fifty-First Revised Sheet 27 *et al.* to FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1, effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0234. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-33-000. *Applicants:* Texas Eastern Transmission LP. *Description:* Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits Twenty-Fifth Revised Sheet 25 *et al.* to FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1 *et al.* *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0214. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-34-000. *Applicants:* Kinder Morgan Illinois Pipeline LLC. *Description:* Kinder Morgan Illinois Pipeline LLC submits Original Sheet 129 *et al.* to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, effective 12/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0215 *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-35-000. *Applicants:* Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. *Description:* Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC submits Second Revised Sheet 40 *et al.* to FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1, effective 12/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0236. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 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. E7-21646 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 October 26, 2007. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP88-67-083. *Applicants:* Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. *Description:* Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits Twenty-Fourth Revised Sheet 25 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1 et al., to be effective 12/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0131. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP97-81-043. *Applicants:* Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Trans., LLC. *Description:* Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC submits its Third Revised Sheet 4G.02 et al. to its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume 1-A. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-176-139. *Applicants:* Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America. *Description:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America submits the Transportation Rate Schedule FTS Agreement with a negotiated rate exhibit, Third Revised Sheet 414.02 with Chesapeake Energy Marketing, Inc. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-31-000. *Applicants:* Crossroads Pipeline Company. *Description:* Crossroads Pipeline Co. submits its Second Revised Sheet 78 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0055. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 6, 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 docket(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. E7-21647 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 October 26, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1205-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC responds to FERC's 9/21/07 deficiency letter re their 7/26/07 filing of an executed interconnection service agreement with WM Renewable Energy, LLC. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0034. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1258-002. *Applicants:* Rocky Mountain Power, LLC. *Description:* Rocky Mountain Power LLC submits Substitute Original Sheet No. 1 and Second Substitute Original Sheet No. 2 to its revised tariff to delete the following provisions. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0033. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1259-002. *Applicants:* San Joaquin Cogen, LLC. *Description:* San Joaquin Cogen LLC submits its Second Substitute Original Sheet 1-3 to its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 1 etc. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0031. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1331-002. *Applicants:* Indianapolis Power & Light Company. *Description:* Indianapolis Power & Light Company submits the corrected designation of First Revised Rate Schedule 21 superceding Original Sheet 1 through 11. *Filed Date:* 10/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0032. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 9, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-25-001. *Applicants:* Ocean State Power. *Description:* Ocean State Power and Ocean State Power II submits revised tariff sheets to accompany the 10/4/07 application. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-68-000. *Applicants:* Virginia Electric and Power Company. *Description:* Virginia Electric and Power Co. submits an amendment to their Agreement for the Purchase of Electricity for Resale with Virginia Municipal Electric Association No.1. *Filed Date:* 10/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071022-0090. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-75-000. *Applicants:* Del Light, Inc. *Description:* Del Light, Inc. submits a Petition for Acceptance of Initial Tariff, Waivers and Blanket Authority designated as FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-76-000. *Applicants:* South Glen Falls Energy, LLC. *Description:* South Glen Falls Energy, LLC submits a notice of cancellation of their market based rate tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0035. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-77-000. *Applicants:* Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. submits First Revised Sheet No. 8 *et al.* to FERC Revised Rate Schedule 23 *et al.* *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-78-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits an executed revised service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Westar Energy, Inc. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0025. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-79-000. *Applicants:* Nevada Power Company *Description:* Nevada Power Co. submits a notice of cancellation of FERC Electric Tariff 5 *et al.* *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0023. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-80-000. *Applicants:* The Detroit Edison Company. *Description:* The Detroit Edison Co. submits an executed Wholesale Distribution Service Agreement with the City of Croswell *et al.* *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0022. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-81-000. *Applicants:* Sierra Pacific Power Company. *Description:* Sierra Pacific Power Co. submits a notice of cancellation of FERC Electric Tariff 4 *et al.* *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-82-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Co.'s reliability Services Rate Revision Filing. *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0161. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 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 docket(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 Director. [FR Doc. E7-21648 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 October 30, 2007. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP00-632-026. *Applicants:* Dominion Transmission, Inc. *Description:* Dominion Transmission, Inc submits its refund report. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0361. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP02-361-065. *Applicants:* Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. *Description:* Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC submits Original Sheet 8.02f to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to be effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/29/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071030-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-383-082. *Applicants:* CNG Transmission Corporation, Dominion Transmission, Inc. *Description:* Dominion Transmission, Inc submits Ninth Revised Sheet 1405 to FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1, effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/29/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071030-0027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-176-140. *Applicants:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America. *Description:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America submits Third Revised Sheet 26W.33 and 26-W.34 to FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume 1, effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071030-0026. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-36-000. *Applicants:* High Island Offshore System, L.L.C. *Description:* High Island Offshore System, LLC submits Sixth Revised Sheet 11 *et al.* to FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1, proposed to be effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071030-0030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-37-000. *Applicants:* Trailblazer Pipeline Company. *Description:* Trailblazer Pipeline Company's refund of Penalty Revenue Crediting Report FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1 which reflects the three months period from 7/1/07 to 9/30/07. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071030-0029. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 7, 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. E7-21649 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 October 29, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC07-136-001. *Applicants:* NRG Energy, Inc. *Description:* Long Beach Generation, LLC, *et al.* submits the organizational charts that were excluded from the September 27, 2007 Application along with an updated notarized verification of J. Andrew Murphy. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0063. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER98-830-015; ER03-720-006; ER03-719-006; ER03-721-006. *Applicants:* Millenium Power Partners, LLC; New Athens Generating Company, LLC; New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC; New Covert Generating Company, LLC. *Description:* New Athens Generating Company, LLC, *et al.* submits Notice of Non-material Change in Status and First Revised Sheet 1 *et al.* to FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1 in compliance with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0069. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER99-1435-015. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corporation submits Original Sheet 1 *et al.* to its FERC Electric Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 9. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0074. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER99-3077-005. *Applicants:* Colorado Power Partners. *Description:* Colorado Power Partners submits Second Substitute Original Sheet 1—2 to its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 1 etc. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER99-3197-005. *Applicants:* BIV Generation Company, LLC. *Description:* BIV Generation Company, LLC submits Substitute Original Sheet 1 *et al.* to its revised tariff to delete provisions. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0022. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-751-009. *Applicants:* Mountain View Power Partners, LLC. *Description:* Mountain View Power Partners, LLC submits Second Substitute Original Sheet 1-3 to its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 1 in accordance with FERC 9/21/07 request and Order 697. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-1470-003; ER02-1573-003; ER05-1249-003; ER96-2585-005; ER98-6-010; ER99-2387-003. *Applicants:* KeySpan-Glenwood Energy Center, LLC; KeySpan-Port Jefferson Energy Center, LLC; Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation; New England Power Company; KeySpan Ravenwood, Inc.; The Narragansett Electric Company; Granite State Electric Company; Massachusetts Electric Company. *Description:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation *et al.* submit a supplement to the Notice of Change in Status to reflect the impact of the recently consummated merger with KeySpan Corp. etc. *Filed Date:* 10/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071023-0023. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 9, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-774-005. *Applicants:* Eagle Energy Partners I, LP. *Description:* Eagle Energy Partners I, LP submits Notice of Change in Status as a result from closing of the merger transaction with Texas Energy Future Holdings, LP. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0070. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-1420-004. *Applicants:* Lehman Brothers Commodity Services, Inc. *Description:* Lehman Brothers Commodity Services, Inc. submits Notice of Non-Material Change in Status. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0072. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1346-003. *Applicants:* White Creek Wind I, LLC. *Description:* White Creek Wind LLC submits a revised Second Revised Sheet 1 of its FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1 to replace First Revised Sheet 1 and First Revised Sheet 2 in the 10/1/07 filing. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0051. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-870-002. *Applicants:* Oncor Electric Delivery Company. *Description:* Oncor Electric Delivery Company submits an amendment to its 7/5/07 filing of a Notice of Succession. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0052. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1251-002. *Applicants:* Northern Maine Independent System Administrator. *Description:* Northern Maine Independent System Administrator submits revision to the Northern Maine Market Rules to clarify the definition of “Firm Energy” therein in compliance with FERC's 10/19/07 Order. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0054. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1303-002. *Applicants:* PS Energy Group, Inc. *Description:* PS Energy Group, Inc. submits an amendment to its 8/23/07 filing of a Petition for Acceptance of Initial Rate Tariff. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0053. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-19-001. *Applicants:* Energy Algorithms, LLC. *Description:* Amendment to the application of Energy Algorithms, LLC for Order Accepting Market-Based Rate Tariff etc. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0073. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-25-001; ER08-26-001. *Applicants:* Ocean State Power; Ocean State Power II. *Description:* Ocean State Power and Ocean State Power II submit revised tariff sheets to accompany the 10/4/07 application. *Filed Date:* 10/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071024-0020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-83-000. *Applicants:* Gilberton Power Company. *Description:* Gilberton Power Company's application for market-based rate authority, request for waivers and pre-approvals, and request for finding of qualification as Category 1 Seller. *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071025-0030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-84-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. *Description:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits its 8/30/07 Confirmation with North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation. *Filed Date:* 10/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071025-0029. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-85-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corporation agent for AEP Texas North Company submits an executed amendment to the Interconnection Agreement with Texas-New Mexico Power Company. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071025-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-86-000. *Applicants:* California Power Exchange Corporation . *Description:* The California Power Exchange Corp submits proposed amendments to its Rate Schedule 1 in order to recover projected expenses for the period 1/1/08—6/30/08. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071025-0027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-87-000. *Applicants:* Metropolitan Edison Company *Description:* Metropolitan Edison Company submits a Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MetEd, Texas Eastern Transmission LP *et al.* , etc. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0050. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-88-000. *Applicants:* Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* Old Dominion Electric Cooperative submits an Interconnection Agreement with A&N Electric Cooperative and Old Dominion, to become effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0049. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-89-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. *Description:* Duke Energy Carolina LLC submits its Second Revised Rate Schedule 316, the Full Requirements Power Purchase Agreement with Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation, dated as 10/22/07. *Filed Date:* 10/24/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0118. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-90-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool Inc submits an executed Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma et al designated as First Revised Service Agreement 1160. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-91-000. *Applicants:* Mississippi Power Company. *Description:* Mississippi Power Company submits materials in support of a request for authorization to use its updated depreciation rates in the calculation of charges for services provided etc. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071029-0067. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES07-34-000. *Applicants:* System Energy Resources, Inc. *Description:* System Energy Resources, Inc submits reports required under Sections 131.43 and 131.50 of the Commission regulations. *Filed Date:* 10/25/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-0174. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA08-16-000. *Applicants:* Northern Indiana Public Service Company. *Description:* Order No. 890 OATT of Northern Indiana Public Service Company. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071026-5021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 16, 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 docket(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, Jr., Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21650 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2233-066 Oregon] Portland General Electric Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment October 29, 2007. An environmental assessment

(EA)is available for public review. The EA was prepared for an application filed by Portland General Electric Company (licensee) on December 29, 2006, and supplemented on February 26, 2007, requesting Commission approval of an amendment of license to increase the height of temporary flashboards on the concrete dam along the crest of Willamette Falls from 2.0 feet to 3.5 feet, in addition to other modifications, at the Willamette Falls Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Willamette River near the cities of West Linn and Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon. The project does not occupy any federal lands. The EA evaluates the environmental impacts that would result from approving the licensee's proposed increase in flashboard height and installation of temporary adult lamprey passage structures. The EA finds that approval of the amendment application, combined with Commission modifications, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to a Commission order titled “Order Amending License,” issued October 29, 2007, and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room. A copy of the EA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number (P-2233) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21660 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF07-13-000] Palomar Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Palomar Gas Transmission Project; Request for Comments on Environmental Issues and Notice of Public Meetings October 29, 2007. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) is in the process of preparing an environmental impact statement

(EIS)on the environmental impacts of the Palomar Gas Transmission Project involving the construction and operation of a new underground natural gas pipeline proposed by Palomar Gas Transmission, LLC (PGT). This Notice of Intent

(NOI)explains the scoping process that will be used to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help determine which issues will be evaluated in the EIS. Please note that the scoping period for this project will close on November 28, 2007. Comments on the project may be submitted in written form or verbally. In lieu of or in addition to sending written comments, we 1 also invite you to attend the public scoping meetings that have been scheduled in the project area. The meetings are scheduled for Monday, November 12 in Maupin, Oregon; Tuesday, November 13 in Molalla, Oregon; Wednesday, November 14 in McMinnvile, Oregon; and Thursday, November 15 in Forest Grove, Oregon. Further details on how to submit comments and additional details of the public scoping meetings are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. The FERC will be the lead federal agency in the preparation of an EIS that will satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)and will be used by the FERC to consider the environmental impacts that could result if the Commission issues PGT a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. This NOI is being sent to Federal, State, and local government agencies; elected officials; affected landowners; environmental and public interest groups; Indian tribes and regional Native American organizations; commentors and other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a PGT representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipeline would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/citizen-guides.asp* ). This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in FERC's proceedings. Summary of the Proposed Project PGT has announced its proposal to construct and operate a new natural gas pipeline and associated structures with a bi-directional flow capacity of 1.4 billion cubic feet per day. The project would be located in northwest Oregon and consist of a 211-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter pipeline running from near Shaniko, Wasco County, Oregon to near Wauna, Clatsop County, Oregon. The pipeline would travel across Wasco, Clackamas, Marion, Yamhill, Washington, Columbia, and Clatsop Counties in Oregon. The pipeline would connect the existing Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation

(GTN)mainline pipeline system in central Oregon to the Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural) distribution system near Molalla in Clackamas County. The pipeline is also proposed to extend to other potential interconnections with NW Natural's system and to an interconnection with NorthernStar Energy LLC's proposed Bradwood Landing pipeline near Wauna in Clatsop County, Oregon. The proposed project would also include a 3.8-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter lateral pipeline 2 near Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon, to connect the Palomar Project mainline to an existing NW Natural city gate. Certain associated aboveground facilities are also proposed, i.e., mainline valves spaced at intervals along the pipeline as defined by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations per the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)49 Part 192, at least three meter stations, and pig launcher and receiver facilities. At this time, PGT does not anticipate that compression will be required for this project. 2 A lateral pipeline typically takes gas from the main system to deliver it to a customer, local distribution system, or another interstate transmission system. More specifically, PGT proposes the following primary project components: □ A 211-mile-long, 36-inch diameter underground natural gas mainline consisting of two segments: □ Segment 1: a 108.5-miles of mainline from TransCanada's GTN pipeline system northwest of Madras in Wasco County to a location southwest of Molalla in Clackamas County; and a 3.8-mile, 36-inch diameter accessory lateral pipeline, the Molalla Lateral, which will connect the main pipeline to NW Natural's distribution system; □ Segment 2: a 102.5-mile segment commencing at the Molalla Lateral interconnect and terminating at the proposed connection to the Bradwood Landing pipeline near Wauna, Clatsop County; there is potential for additional interconnections with NW Natural along this route; □ two meter stations, eight mainline valves, and two pig launchers/receivers on Segment I; one pig launcher/receiver on the Molalla Lateral; and one meter station, eight mainline valves, and one pig launcher/receiver on section II; □ temporary pipe storage and contractor yards at various locations along the pipeline for office trailers, parking, and pipe and equipment storage during construction; and □ temporary construction roadways and short permanent roads from existing roads to meter station sites and other aboveground facilities. A location map depicting PGT's proposed facilities is attached to this NOI as Appendix 1. 3 3 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies can be obtained from the Commission's Web site (excluding maps) at the “eLibrary” link, from the Commission's Public Reference Room, or by calling

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the end of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. The EIS Process NEPA requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action when it considers whether or not a natural gas pipeline should be approved. FERC will use the EIS to consider the environmental impacts that could result if it issues project authorizations to PGT under sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of scoping is to focus the analysis in the EIS on the important environmental issues. With this NOI, the Commission staff is requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS. All comments received will be considered during preparation of the EIS. In the EIS we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils. • Water resources. • Aquatic resources. • Vegetation and wildlife. • Threatened and endangered species. • Land use, recreation, and visual resources. • Cultural resources. • Socioeconomics. • Air quality and noise. • Reliability and safety. • Cumulative impacts. In the EIS, we will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on affected resources. Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in a draft EIS. The draft EIS will be mailed to federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; affected landowners; environmental and public interest groups; Indian tribes and regional Native American organizations; commentors; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and FERC's official service list for this proceeding. There will be at minimum a 45 day comment period allotted for review of the draft EIS. We will consider all comments on the draft EIS and revise the document, if necessary, before issuing a final EIS. We will consider all comments on the final EIS before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the Public Participation section of this NOI. Although no formal application has been filed, FERC has already initiated its NEPA review under its pre-filing process. The purpose of the pre-filing process is to encourage early involvement of interested stakeholders and to identify and resolve issues before an application is filed with FERC. With this NOI, we are asking Federal, State, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EIS. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Additional agencies that would like to request cooperating agency status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided under the Public Participation section of this NOI. The EIS will examine the proposed action and alternatives that require administrative or other actions by other Federal agencies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has identified the possible need to amend the existing Mt. Hood National Forest Land and Resource Management Plans. The U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management has identified the possible need to amend the existing Resource Management Plans of the Salem and Prineville Districts. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified issues that we think deserve attention based on our previous experience with similar projects in the region. This preliminary list of issues, which is presented below, may be revised based on your comments and our continuing analyses specific to the Palomar Gas Transmission Project. • Potential for disturbance to residents along pipeline construction route, including noise and aesthetics; • Potential for geological hazards, including seismic activity, to have impacts on the pipeline; • Potential impacts of the pipeline on water bodies and wetlands, including issues of erosion control; • Potential impacts of the pipeline on vegetation, including the clearing of forested areas; • Potential impacts of the pipeline on threatened and endangered species and wildlife habitat; • Potential impacts of the pipeline on cultural resources; and • Potential impacts of the pipeline on recreation and scenic resources. Public Participation You are encouraged to become involved in this process and provide your specific comments or concerns about PGT's proposal. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To expedite the FERC Staff's receipt and consideration of your comments, electronic submission of comments is strongly encouraged. For information on electronically filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). Before you can file comments, you will need to create a free account, which can be accomplished online by clicking on “Sign-up” under “New User.” This type of submission is considered a “Comment on Filing.” Comments submitted electronically must be submitted by November 28, 2007. If you wish to mail comments, please mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before November 28, 2007 and carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 2, PJ-11.2. • Reference Docket No. PF07-13-000 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before November 28, 2007. The public scoping meetings (dates, times, and locations listed below) are designed to provide another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend the meetings and to present comments on the environmental issues that they believe should be addressed in the EIS. A transcript of the meetings will be generated so that your comments can be accurately recorded. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m., and are scheduled as follows: Date Location Monday, November 12, 2007 Imperial River Company, 304 Bakeoven Road, Maupin, OR 97037, 541-395-2404. Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Molalla Adult Center, 315 Kennel Street, Molalla, OR 97038, 503-829-4214. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Patton Middle School, 1175 East 19th Street, McMinnville, OR 97128, 503-565-4503. Thursday, November 15, 2007 Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, 503-352-6151. Meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room located on ground floor of Washburne Hall. Optimum parking would be in lot “D” off of Cedar Street and on College Way. Once PGT formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an “intervenor,” which is an official party to the proceeding. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User's Guide under the “e-filing” link on the Commission's Web site. Please note that you may *not* request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. Environmental Mailing List Everyone who responds to this notice or provides comments throughout the EIS process will be retained on the mailing list. If you do not want to send comments at this time but want to stay informed and receive copies of the draft and final EISs, you must return the Mailing List Retention Form (Appendix 2). If you do not send comments or return the Mailing List Retention Form asking to remain on the mailing list, you will be taken off the mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208-FERC (3372), or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary link.” Click on the eLibrary link, select “General Search” and enter the project docket number, excluding the last three digits (i.e., PF07-13) in the “Docket Number” field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance with eLibrary, the eLibrary helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or by e-mail at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . The eLibrary link on the FERC Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. In addition, FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. To register for this service, go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at * http://www.ferc.gov/ EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx * along with other related information. Finally, PGT has established a Web site for this project at *http://www.palomargas.com/project.html* . The Web site includes a project overview, timeline, safety and environmental information, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information by e-mailing PGT directly at *info@palomargas.com* or by writing to: Palomar Gas Transmission, 1400 SW. Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97201. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21651 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FFP Project 54, LLC; Project No. 12915-000] Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests October 29, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* P-12915-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 54, LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Flora Creek Light Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri and Alexander County, Illinois. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicants Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 54, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone

(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Patricia W. Gillis,

(202)502-8735. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12915-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:

(1)3100 proposed 20-kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 62-megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 271.56-gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Location of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Competing Preliminary Permit—Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21654 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12931-000] FFP Project 43, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 29, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12931-000. c. *Date filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 43, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Plum Point Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Arkansas and Tipton County, Tennessee. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 43, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone

(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12931-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project consists of:

(1)5,900 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 118 megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 43, LLC, project would have an average annual generation of 516.84 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21655 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12936-000] FFP Project 46, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 29, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12936-000. c. *Date filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 46, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Little Prairie Bend Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Pemiscot County, Missouri and Lake County, Tennessee. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 46, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone

(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12936-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project consists of:

(1)2,700 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 54 megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line, and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 46, LLC, project would have an average annual generation of 236.52 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21656 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12937-000] FFP Project 45, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 29, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12937-000. c. *Date filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 45, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Huffman Light Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Arkansas and Dyer County, Tennessee. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 45, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone

(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12937-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project consists of:

(1)1,900 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 38 megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 45, LLC, project would have an average annual generation of 166.44 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21657 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FFP Project 42, LLC, Project No. 12938-000] Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 29, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12938-000. c. *Date filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 42, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Hope Field Point Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Crittenden County, Arkansas and Shelby County, Tennessee. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 42, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone

(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12938-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project consists of:

(1)5,600 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 112 megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line, and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 42, LLC, project would have an average annual generation of 490.56 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Competing Preliminary Permit—Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, and .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21658 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12942-000] FFP Project 44, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 29, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12942-000. c. *Date filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 44, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Bar Field Bend Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Arkansas and Lauderdale County, Tennessee. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 44, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone

(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12942-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project consists of:

(1)4,700 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 94 megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 44, LLC, project would have an average annual generation of 411.72 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-21659 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD07-15-000] State of the Natural Gas Industry Conference; Supplemental Notice of Commission Conference October 29, 2007. As announced in an October 5, 2007 Notice of Commission Conference, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a conference on November 6, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(EST)(change in the closing time from 12:30 p.m. listed in the previous notice), in the Commission Meeting Room on the second floor of the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. All interested persons may attend; there is no registration and no fee. The conference is designed to discuss current issues affecting the natural gas industry including: supply, demand, and their impact on the market; the role of liquefied natural gas in U.S. gas supply; and infrastructure needs and construction impediments. Attached is the agenda for the conference. As mentioned in the earlier notice, transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646) for a fee. Additionally, a free Web cast of the meeting is available through *http://www.ferc.gov.* Anyone with Internet access who desires to listen to this event can do so by navigating to *http://www.ferc.gov* 's Calendar of Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to its Web cast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the Web casts and offers the option of listening to the meeting via phone bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit *http://www.CapitolConnection.org* or contact Danelle Perkowski or David Reininger at 703-993-3100. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free 866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-1659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about the conference, please contact John Schnagl at

(202)502-8756 ( *john.schnagl@ferc.gov* ). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Attachment State of the Natural Gas Industry Conference November 6, 2007. Agenda 9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks. Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commissioners. 9:50 a.m. Natural Gas Markets. • What is the changing nature of U.S. natural gas markets? • Will newer sources of natural gas (shale, coal bed methane, deepwater Gulf of Mexico) offset declines in traditional sources of natural gas? • What changes should we expect in net import/exports to and from Canada and Mexico? • How could ethanol production, carbon constrained electric generation, or other unforeseen demands affect the U.S. supply/demand balance? Panelists: Kevin Petak, Vice President, ICF International. Porter Bennett, President and CEO, Bentek Energy, LLC. Stephen Harvey, Director, Energy Market Oversight, Office of Enforcement, FERC. 10:50 a.m. LNG's Role in U.S. Gas Supply. • How does the U.S. currently obtain the LNG it needs? • Is there a need to change LNG procurement in the U.S.? If so, • What is needed to encourage contractual arrangements for LNG supply that will meet expected U.S. demand for natural gas? • Is imported LNG a dependable supply source? • How is the U.S.'s role in the world LNG market changing? Panelists: Betsy Spomer, Senior Vice President Western Hemisphere LNG, BG Group, plc. Richard Grant, International Chief Executive, Suez Energy International. Zach Allen, Managing Director, Pan EurAsian Enterprises, Inc. Patricia Outtrim, Vice President, Cheniere Energy, Inc. 11:50 a.m. Natural Gas Infrastructure. • What gas infrastructure needs to be built to satisfy future demand? • What difficulties are currently being encountered in planning and building gas infrastructure? (e.g., cost and availability of materials, regulatory impediments—federal and non-federal) • What financial/capital impediments exist that will impede the construction of needed gas infrastructure? • Is there a skilled labor shortage? If so, is it a temporary situation and what is the extent (national, regional, global)? Panelists: Sam Brothwell, Managing Director, Equity Research, Wachovia Securities. Scott Parker, President, Natural Gas Pipelines, Kinder Morgan. Martha Wyrsch, President and CEO, Spectra Energy Transmission. Brad Kamph, President, Interliance Consulting, Inc. 12:50 p.m. Closing Remarks. 1 p.m. Adjourn. [FR Doc. E7-21661 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0019; FRL-8491-2] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (Renewal); ICR No. 0318.11; OMB Control No. 2040-0050 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: Comments must be submitted on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0019, to

(1)EPA online using *www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by email to *OW-Docket@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket, Mailcode 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: Michael Plastino, Municipal Support Division, Office of Wastewater Management (4204M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; phone number: 202-564-0682; fax number: 202-501-2397; e-mail address: *plastino.michael@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 23, 2007 (72 *FR* 40148), 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-OW-2003-0019, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Water 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 8:30 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 Water Docket is 202-566-2426. 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:* Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (Renewal). *ICR Numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0318.11, OMB Control No. 2040-0050. *ICR Status:* The current ICR (EPA ICR No. 0318.10) is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2008. The effective date of this ICR renewal (EPA ICR No. 0318.11) is January 22, 2008—at which point EPA ICR No. 0318.10 will be superseded by EPA ICR No. 0318.11. 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 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey

(CWNS)is required by Sections 205(a) and 516 of the Clean Water Act ( *http://www.epa.gov/cwns* ). It is a periodic inventory of existing and proposed publicly owned wastewater treatment works (POTWs) and other water pollution control facilities in the United States, as well as an estimate of how many POTWs need to be built. The CWNS is a voluntary, joint effort of EPA and the States. The Survey records cost and technical data associated with POTWs and other water pollution control facilities, existing and proposed, in the United States. The State respondents who provide this information to EPA are State agencies responsible for environmental pollution control. No confidential information is used, nor is sensitive information protected from release under the Public Information Act. EPA achieves national consistency in the final results through the application of uniform guidelines and validation techniques. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.46 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:* State governments, water pollution control facilities. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 56 State (States, District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories) respondents and approximately 4,700 water pollution control facilities. *Frequency of Response:* Every 4 Years. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 8,807. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $305,805. This includes an estimated burden cost of $305,805 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 1,136 hours in the total estimated burden identified in ICR 0318.09 (the ICR for the CWNS 2004 collection) in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is due to adjustment in estimates as well as increased ability for respondents to have supporting documentation necessary for responding. These increases were largely offset by burden reductions made through improving the data collection system, reducing data requirements, and streamlining data quality assurance practices. Dated: October 30, 2007. Sara Hisel-McCoy, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-21689 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8491-8] Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board

(ELAB)Meeting Dates, and Agenda. AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of teleconference meetings. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB), as previously announced, will have teleconference meetings on November 29, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET; December 19, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET; February 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. ET; March 19, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET; and April 16, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the ideas and views presented at the previous ELAB meetings, as well as new business. Items to be discussed by ELAB over these coming meetings include:

(1)Expanding the number of laboratories seeking National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) accreditation;

(2)homeland security issues affecting the laboratory community;

(3)ELAB support to the Agency's Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM);

(4)implementing the performance approach; and

(5)follow-up on some of ELAB's past recommendations and issues. In addition to these teleconferences, ELAB will be hosting their next face-to-face meeting on January 16, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, CA at 8:30 a.m. (PT). Written comments on laboratory accreditation issues and/or environmental monitoring issues are encouraged and should be sent to Ms. Lara P. Autry, DFO, U.S. EPA (E243-05), 109 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, faxed to

(919)541-4261, or e-mailed to *autry.lara@epa.gov.* Members of the public are invited to listen to the teleconference calls, and time permitting, will be allowed to comment on issues discussed during this and previous ELAB meetings. Those persons interested in attending should call Lara P. Autry at

(919)541-5544 to obtain teleconference information. The number of lines for the teleconferences, however, are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Preference will be given to a group wishing to attend over a request from an individual. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Lara P. Autry at the number above. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Lara P. Autry, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. George M. Gray, Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7-21723 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8491-3] Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final action identifying water quality limited segments and associated pollutants in Louisiana to be listed pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 303(d), and request for public comment. Section 303(d) requires that states submit and EPA approve or disapprove lists of waters for which existing technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain state water quality standards and for which total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) must be prepared. On October 19, 2007, EPA partially approved and partially disapproved Louisiana's 2006 Section 303(d) submittal. Specifically, EPA approved Louisiana's listing of 347 waterbody pollutant combinations, and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved Louisiana's decisions not to list 136 waterbody pollutant combinations. EPA identified these additional waterbodies and pollutants along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2006 Section 303(d) List. EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review its final decisions to add waters and pollutants to Louisiana's 2006 Section 303(d) List, as required by EPA's Public Participation regulations (40 CFR part 25). EPA will consider public comments and if necessary amend its final action on the additional waterbodies and pollutants identified for inclusion on Louisiana's Final 2006 Section 303(d) List. DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing to EPA on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments on the decisions should be sent to Diane Smith, Environmental Protection Specialist, Water Quality Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, 1445 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75202-2733, telephone

(214)665-2145, facsimile

(214)665-7373, or e-mail: *smith.diane@epa.gov.* Oral comments will not be considered. Copies of the documents which explain the rationale for EPA's decisions and a list of the 136 water quality limited segments for which EPA disapproved Louisiana's decisions not to list can be obtained at EPA Region 6's Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6wq/tmdl.htm,* or by writing or calling Ms. Smith at the above address. Underlying documents from the administrative record for these decisions are available for public inspection at the above address. Please contact Ms. Smith to schedule an inspection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Smith at

(214)665-2145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act

(CWA)requires that each state identify those waters for which existing technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain state water quality standards. For those waters, states are required to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) according to a priority ranking. EPA's Water Quality Planning and Management regulations include requirements related to the implementation of Section 303(d) of the CWA (40 CFR 130.7). The regulations require states to identify water quality limited waters still requiring TMDLs every two years. The list of waters still needing TMDLs must also include priority rankings and must identify the waters targeted for TMDL development during the next two years (40 CFR 130.7). On March 31, 2000, EPA promulgated a revision to this regulation that waived the requirement for states to submit Section 303(d) lists in 2000 except in cases where a court order, consent decree, or settlement agreement required EPA to take action on a list in 2000 (65 FR 17170). Consistent with EPA's regulations, Louisiana submitted to EPA its listing decisions under Section 303(d) on February 12, 2007 with subsequent corrections submitted on September 20, 2007. On October 19, 2007, EPA approved Louisiana's listing of 347 water body-pollutant combinations and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved Louisiana's decisions not to list 136 water waterbody pollutant combinations. EPA identified these additional waters and pollutants along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2006 Section 303(d) List. EPA solicits public comment on its identification of 136 additional waters and associated pollutants for inclusion on Louisiana's 2006 Section 303(d) List. Dated: October 29, 2007. Miguel I. Flores, Director, Water Quality Protection Division, Region 6. [FR Doc. E7-21722 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 07-4335] Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) gives notice of Mrs. Evelyn Myers Scott's (“Myers Scott”) suspension from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or “E-Rate Program”). Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against her. Mrs. Myers Scott, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with her to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation to Diana Lee, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, Room 4-C330, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. DATES: Opposition requests must be received by December 5, 2007. However, an opposition request by the party to be suspended must be received 30 days from the receipt of the suspension letter or December 5, 2007, whichever comes first. The Bureau will decide any opposition request for reversal or modification of suspension or debarment within 90 days of its receipt of such requests. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Lee, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, Room 4-C330, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Diana Lee may be contacted by phone at

(202)418-0843 or e-mail at *diana.lee@fcc.gov.* If Ms. Lee is unavailable, you may contact Ms. Vickie Robinson, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, by telephone at

(202)418-1420 and by e-mail at *vickie.robinson@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.521 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspension will help to ensure that the party to be suspended cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 07-4335, which was mailed to Mrs. Myers Scott and released on October 18, 2007. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portal II, 445 12 Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554, In addition, the complete text is available on the FCC's Web site at *http://www.fcc.gov.* The text may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating inspection and copying during regular business hours at the contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portal II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B420, Washington, DC 20554, telephone

(202)488-5300 or

(800)378-3160, facsimile

(202)488-5563, or via e-mail *http://www.bcpiweb.com.* Federal Communications Commission. Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. The suspension letter follows: October 18, 2007 DA 07-4335 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND FACSIMILE (404-261-2842) Mrs. Evelyn Myers Scott, c/o Charles M. Abbott, Esq., C. Michael Abbott, P.C., 3127 Maple Drive, NE., Atlanta, GA 30305-2503, E-Mail: *michael@michaelabbottlaw.com.* Re: Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings, File No. EB-07-IH-7305 Dear Mrs. Scott: The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has received notice of your conviction for conspiracy to defraud the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371 in connection with your participation in the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (“E-Rate program”). 1 Consequently, pursuant to 47 CFR 54.521, this letter constitutes official notice of your suspension from the E-Rate program. In addition, the Enforcement Bureau (“Bureau”) hereby notifies you that we are commencing debarment proceedings against you. 2 1 Any further reference in this letter to “your conviction” refers to your May 2, 2007 guilty plea and subsequent conviction of conspiracy to defraud the United States. *United States* v. *Evelyn Myers Scott,* Criminal Docket No. 1:07-CR-139-CC-02, Plea Agreement (N.D.Ga. filed May 2, 2007 and entered May 7, 2007) (“ *Myers Scott Plea Agreement* ”); *United States* v. *Evelyn Myers Scott,* 1:07-CR-139-CC-02, Judgment (N.D.Ga. filed and entered Oct. 2, 2007) (“ *Myers Scott Judgment* ”). 2 47 CFR 54.521; 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14) (delegating to the Enforcement Bureau authority to resolve universal service suspension and debarment proceedings pursuant to 47 CFR 54.521). I. Notice of Suspension The Commission has established procedures to prevent persons who have “defrauded the government or engaged in similar acts through activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support mechanism” from receiving the benefits associated with that program. 3 You pled guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the United States in connection with your participation in the E-Rate program. 4 You admitted that while employed by the Atlanta Public Schools (“APS”) Information Services Department, you conspired with others, including your husband Arthur R. Scott (“Scott”), to enter into an E-Rate contract with a vendor on behalf of APS. In return for entering into the E-Rate contract, the vendor agreed to pay money to the consulting firm owned by you and Scott. 5 The loss and the restitution that you owed to the E-Rate program resulting from the criminal offense was $300,176.10. 6 3 *See Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism,* Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 18 FCC Rcd 9202, 9225, 66

(2003)(“ *Second Report and Order* ”). The Commission's debarment rules define a “person” as “[a]ny individual, group of individuals, corporation, partnership, association, unit of government or legal entity, however, organized.” 47 CFR 54.521(a)(6). 4 *See generally United States* v. *Arthur R. Scott and Evelyn Myers Scott a/k/a Evelyn M. Myers,* Criminal Docket No. 1:07-CR-139, Information (N.D.Ga. filed Apr. 30, 2007 and entered May 3, 2007) (“ *Scott and Myers Scott Information* ”); *Myers Scott Plea Agreement* at 1. 5 *Scott and Myers Scott Information* at 1-9. *See also* Letter from Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Arthur R. Scott, DA 07-4336, dated October 18, 2007. 6 *See Myers Scott Judgment* at 5; *see also Myers Scott Plea Agreement* at 4. Pursuant to section 54.521(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, 7 your conviction requires the Bureau to suspend you from participating in any activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries fund mechanism, including the receipt of funds or discounted services through the schools and libraries fund mechanism, or consulting with, assisting, or advising applicants or service providers regarding the schools and libraries support mechanism. 8 Your suspension becomes effective upon the earlier of your receipt of this letter or publication of notice in the **Federal Register** . 9 7 47 CFR 54.521(a)(4). *See Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9225-9227, ¶67-74 (2003). 8 *Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9225, ¶67; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 CFR §§ 54.502-54.503; 47 CFR 54.521(a)(4). 9 *Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9226, ¶69; 47 CFR 54.521(e)(1). Suspension is immediate pending the Bureau's final debarment determination. In accordance with the Commission's debarment rules, you may contest this suspension or the scope of this suspension by filing arguments in opposition to the suspension, with any relevant documentation. Your request must be received within 30 days after you receive this letter or after notice is published in the **Federal Register** , whichever comes first. 10 Such requests, however, will not ordinarily be granted. 11 The Bureau may reverse or limit the scope of suspension only upon a finding of extraordinary circumstances. 12 Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Bureau will decide any request for reversal or modification of suspension within 90 days of its receipt of such request. 13 10 *Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9226, ¶70; 47 CFR 54.521(e)(4). 11 *Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9226, ¶70. 12 47 CFR 54.521(e)(5). 13 *See Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9226, ¶70; 47 CFR 54.521(e)(5), 54.521(f). II. Initiation of Debarment Proceedings Your guilty plea to criminal conduct in connection with the E-Rate program, in addition to serving as a basis for immediate suspension from the program, also serves as a basis for the initiation of debarment proceedings against you. Your conviction falls within the categories of causes for debarment defined in section 54.521(c) of the Commission's rules. 14 Therefore, pursuant to section 54.521(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, your conviction requires the Bureau to commence debarment proceedings against you. 14 “Causes for suspension and debarment are the conviction of or civil judgment for attempt or commission of criminal fraud, theft, embezzlement, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, receiving stolen property, making false claims, obstruction of justice and other fraud or criminal offense arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support mechanism.” 47 CFR 54.521(c). Such activities “include the receipt of funds or discounted services through the schools and libraries support mechanism, or consulting with, assisting, or advising applicants or service providers regarding schools and libraries support mechanism described in this section ([47 CFR] 54.500 *et seq.* ).” 47 CFR 54.521(a)(1). As with your suspension, you may contest debarment or the scope of the proposed debarment by filing arguments and any relevant documentation within 30 calendar days of the earlier of the receipt of this letter or of publication in the **Federal Register** . 15 Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Bureau will debar you. 16 Within 90 days of receipt of any opposition to your suspension and proposed debarment, the Bureau, in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, will provide you with notice of its decision to debar. 17 If the Bureau decides to debar you, its decision will become effective upon the earlier of your receipt of a debarment notice or publication of the decision in the **Federal Register** . 18 15 *See Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9226, ¶70; 47 CFR 54.521(e)(2)(i), 54.521(e)(3). 16 *Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9227, ¶74. 17 *See id.,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9226, ¶70; 47 CFR 54.521(e)(5). 18 *Id.* The Commission may reverse a debarment, or may limit the scope or period of debarment upon a finding of extraordinary circumstances, following the filing of a petition by you or an interested party or upon motion by the Commission. 47 CFR 54.521(f). If and when your debarment becomes effective, you will be prohibited from participating in activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support mechanism for three years from the date of debarment. 19 The Bureau may, if necessary to protect the public interest, extend the debarment period. 20 19 *Second Report and Order,* 18 FCC Rcd at 9225, ¶ 67; 47 CFR 54.521(d), 54.521(g). 20 *Id.* Please direct any response, if by messenger or hand delivery, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002, to the attention of Diana Lee, Attorney Advisor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Room 4-C330, with a copy to Vickie Robinson, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Room 4-C330, Federal Communications Commission. If sent by commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail), the response should be sent to the Federal Communications Commission, 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743. If sent by first-class, Express, or Priority mail, the response should be sent to Diana Lee, Attorney Advisor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 4-C330, Washington, DC 20554, with a copy to Vickie Robinson, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 4-C330, Washington, DC 20554. You shall also transmit a copy of the response via e-mail to *diana.lee@fcc.gov* and to *vickie.robinson@fcc.gov.* If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lee via mail, by telephone at

(202)418-1420 or by e-mail at *diana.lee@fcc.gov.* If Ms. Lee is unavailable, you may contact Ms. Vickie Robinson, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, by telephone at

(202)418-1420 and by e-mail at *vickie.robinson@fcc.gov.* Sincerely yours, Hillary S. DeNigro Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division Enforcement Bureau cc: Kristy Carroll, Esq., Universal Service Administrative Company (via e-mail) Aaron M. Danzig, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney [FR Doc. E7-21719 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Vaccine Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science. ACTION: Notice. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300aa-5, Section 2105 of the Public Health Service

(PHS)Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. SUMMARY: The National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO), a program office within the Office of Public Health and Science, DHHS, is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC). The activities of this Committee are governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Consistent with the National Vaccine Plan, the Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Health in his/her capacity as the Director of the National Vaccine Program, on matters related to the Program's responsibilities. Specifically, the Committee studies and recommends ways to encourage the availability of an adequate supply of safe and effective vaccination products in the United States; recommends research priorities and other measures to enhance the safety and efficacy of vaccines. The Committee also advises the Assistant Secretary for Health in the implementation of Sections 2102 and 2103 of the PHS Act; and identifies annually the most important areas of government and non-government cooperation that should be considered in implementing Sections 2102 and 2103 of the PHS Act. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on December 11, 2007, at the address below. ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to: Bruce G. Gellin, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Secretary, NVAC, Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 443-H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building; Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Emma English, Program Analyst, National Vaccine Program Office, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 443-H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC 20201;

(202)690-5566; *nvpo@hhs.gov.* A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained by contacting Ms. English or by accessing the NVAC Web site at: *http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Committee Function, Qualifications, and Information Required:* As part of an ongoing effort to enhance deliberations and discussions with the public on vaccine and immunization policy, nominations are being sought for interested individuals to serve on the Committee. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will serve as voting members. Voting members shall be selected from individuals who are engaged in vaccine research or the manufacture of vaccines, or who are physicians, members of parent organizations concerned with immunizations, representatives of state or local health agencies or public health organizations. The Committee currently has particular needs for individuals with expertise in the fields of vaccine safety and vaccine and immunization financing. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee can be invited to serve terms of up to four years. Nominations should be typewritten. The following information should be included in the package of material submitted for each individual being nominated for consideration:

(1)A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Committee;

(2)the nominator's name, address and daytime telephone number, and the home and/or work address, telephone number, and email address of the individual being nominated; and

(3)a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae. Applications cannot be submitted by facsimile. The names of Federal employees should not be nominated for consideration of appointment to this Committee. The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for membership on HHS Federal advisory committees. Appointment to this committee shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch are applicable to individuals who are appointed as public members of Federal advisory committees. Individuals appointed to serve as public members of Federal advisory committees are classified as special Government employees (SGEs). SGEs are Government employees for purposes of the conflict of interest laws. Therefore, individuals appointed to serve as public members of NVAC are subject to an ethics review. The ethics review is conducted to determine if the individual has any interests and/or activities in the private sector that may conflict with performance of their official duties as a member of the Committee. Individuals appointed to serve as public members of the Committee will be required to disclose information regarding financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants and/or contracts. Dated: October 30, 2007. Bruce Gellin, Director, National Vaccine Program Office, Executive Secretary, National Vaccine Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. E7-21682 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-44-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30-Day-08-07AL] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call 404-639-5960 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC, or by fax to

(202)395-6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Notice of Correction to Burden Table Proposed Project Evaluation of the Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Toolkit—NEW—Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Description of Correction The previous 30-day **Federal Register** Notice

(FRN)published August 31, 2007, Volume 72, No. 169, Pages 50371-50372, was submitted with an error showing the number of respondents as 51. This correction reduces the number of respondents from 51 to 25. Background and Brief Description Under Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the Statement of Organization Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as amended most recently at 70 FR 72842-72843, dated December 7, 2005), the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was established. This Division plans, directs, and coordinates programs to reduce morbidity, risk factors, costs, disability, mortality, and disparities associated with heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular disease outcomes. Under this Division, formative research was conducted to identify effective interventions and promising practices for preventing heart disease and stroke at the work site. In 2005, this research resulted in the development of a *Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Toolkit* . The toolkit provides state programs with suggestions about which health benefits, services, and interventions can improve employee cardiovascular health, prevent heart disease and stroke, and reduce related costs. The second phase of this project focuses on disseminating and evaluating the *Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Toolkit* . As part of the Toolkit evaluation, the CDC has employed contractor support to design and conduct a Web-based survey of State Health Departments to gather information on their experiences with the Toolkit. The contractor will collect and analyze all data from this survey. The CDC has also contracted to make revisions to the toolkit based on results of this survey, ongoing feedback from the States, and feedback from employers through interviews. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)is seeking a 6-month Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)approval for implementing the Web-based survey. There are no costs to respondents except for their time to complete the survey. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 13. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Type of respondents Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hrs.) State Heart Disease and Stroke Programs Web-based survey on CVH Toolkit 25 1 30/60 Dated: October 25, 2007. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-21666 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2007N-0412] Adolescent Over-the-Counter Drug Product Use; Public Workshop AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public workshop; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Consumer Healthcare Product Association

(CHPA)are announcing a public workshop entitled “Adolescent Over-the-Counter

(OTC)Drug Product Use.” The purpose of the workshop is to gain an understanding of current use of OTC drug products by adolescents, including adolescent decisionmaking skills (compared with adult skills) and other factors influencing adolescent OTC drug product use. Information gathered at the workshop and from submitted comments will be used to identify when it would be most appropriate for consumer studies on OTC drugs to enroll adolescents, and to define the type of consumer research and study designs needed to support OTC drug product approval in the adolescent population. The workshop is intended to help inform FDA in its effort to assure the safe and effective use of OTC drug products by adolescents. DATES: The public workshop will be held on December 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on December 7, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register to make an oral presentation during the open public session by November 21, 2007. Submit written or electronic comments by January 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: The public workshop will be held at the Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892. Submit written comments 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/ohrms/dockets/ecomments* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Faith Dugan, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD-6), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-594-6779, FAX: 301-827-4312, e-mail: *Faith.Dugan@fda.hhs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction We are announcing a public workshop on adolescent use of OTC drug products. OTC drugs are FDA-regulated drug products that are available without a prescription. Other health care products (e.g., dietary supplements) are beyond the scope of the workshop. Adolescents use OTC drug products from a wide range of therapeutic categories (including fluoride toothpastes, acne drug products, and pain relievers) and with varying degrees of parental oversight. While clinical and consumer behavior studies for OTC drugs have enrolled various populations, few studies have included adolescents. Therefore, limited information on adolescents' use of OTC drug products has been collected regarding the magnitude of their use, the types of products they use, factors that influence their use, or their ability to understand and follow directions provided on OTC labels. The desire to learn more about adolescent decisionmaking skills as they relate to the use of OTC drug products has generated interest in holding a public workshop that would convene a group of scientific experts and solicit input from the public. Information gathered at the workshop would help identify methods for assessing adolescent OTC drug use and identify information useful to regulatory decisionmaking. II. Why Are We Holding This Public Workshop? This workshop has been developed to further our understanding of the physiological and psychological differences and similarities between adolescents and adults, which may have an impact on adolescents' decisions about OTC drug use and also may define research priorities for assessing the differences in drug use decisions. The workshop is also aimed at designing efforts to encourage appropriate OTC drug product use by adolescents. It is hoped that such efforts will foster appropriate use when adolescents become adults. III. What Are the Topics We Intend to Address at the Workshop? We will address the following topics at the workshop: • OTC drug product use by adolescents; • Discussion of adolescent neurocognitive development and decisionmaking skills; • Discussion of how best to communicate product information directed toward adolescents; • Discussion of future actions and research agendas, including studies regarding consumer behavioral issues; and • Discussion of mechanisms to promote appropriate and optimal use of OTC drugs by adolescents. We are interested in hearing comments at the public workshop or receiving written or electronic comments (see section V of this document) on the following questions: 1. What is known about current OTC drug product use by adolescents? Focus on the following information: • Magnitude of current use of OTC drugs by adolescents; • Product categories commonly used by adolescents; • Market use data for such drugs; • Consumer behavior studies that have enrolled adolescents; and • Factors that influence adolescent's use of OTC products, such as drug class, age, parental involvement and influence, household dynamics, social circumstances, and gender. 2. How does adolescent neurocognitive development influence decisionmaking and behavior as they relate to OTC drug product use? • Identify known factors that contribute to how adolescents make health-related decisions; • Discuss adolescent behavior patterns, decisionmaking skills, and predictors of risk-taking behavior as they relate to purchase and use of OTC drugs; and • Discuss differences between adolescent and adult risk perceptions and decisionmaking and discuss the ages at which identifiable developmental transitions generally occur. 3. What future actions will help promote safe and effective use of OTC drugs by adolescents? • Discuss drug categories (e.g., analgesics, acne drugs) for which it would be appropriate to enroll adolescents in clinical and behavioral studies and identify related study design issues (e.g., design, age, informed consent, parental assent, compliance); • Assess the need for consumer behavior studies targeted toward adolescents; • Explore alternate and effective means of communicating with adolescents, including need for labels directed toward adolescent age groups; and • Discuss other potential future actions to promote safe and effective use of OTC drugs by adolescents. IV. Workshop Attendance and Registration The Natcher Conference Center is a Federal facility with security procedures for entrance. Workshop attendees will be required to show proper identification and are asked to allow ample time to enter the NIH campus. There is no fee to attend the workshop, and attendees who do not wish to make an oral presentation do not need to register. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to make an oral presentation during the workshop, you must register by close of business on November 21, 2007. You must provide your name, title, business affiliation (if applicable), address, and type of organization you represent (e.g., industry, consumer organization) to Lee Lemley or Faith Dugan at 301-594-6779 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ). Persons registered to make an oral presentation should check in before the workshop. If you need special accommodations because of disability, please contact Lee Lemley (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ) at least 7 days before the workshop. V. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic comments regarding the issues and questions presented in 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. VI. Workshop Transcripts We will prepare a transcript of the workshop. The transcript will be available for review approximately 30 days after the workshop at the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The transcript will also be available on the Internet at *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets* . Dated: October 30, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-21713 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Oncologic 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). At least one portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. *Name of Committee* : Oncologic Drugs 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 on December 5, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Location* : Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, The Ballrooms, 620 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, MD. The hotel phone number is 301-977-8900. *Contact Person* : Nicole Vesely, 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, 301-827-6793, FAX: 301-827-6776, e-mail: *nicole.vesely@fda.hhs.gov* , or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512542. 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 December 5, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the committee will discuss supplemental biologics license application

(sBLA)125085/91, AVASTIN (bevacizumab), Genentech, Inc., proposed indication, in combination with paclitaxel, for the treatment of patients who have not received chemotherapy for their locally recurrent or metastatic, HER2 negative breast cancer. From 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., the committee will meet in closed session. 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 December 5, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 3 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 21, 2007. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 11 a.m. and 12 noon. 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 13, 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 14, 2007. *Closed Committee Deliberations* : On December 5, 2007, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., the meeting will be closed to permit discussion and review of trade secret and/or confidential information (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)). During this session, the committee will be briefed on recent and upcoming applications within the Office of Oncology Products. 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 Nicole Vesely 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 24, 2007. Randall W. Lutter, Deputy Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-21630 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Cooperative Agreement for Poison Prevention Education; CFDA #93.253 AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS. ACTION: Notice of Single Source Award. SUMMARY: HRSA will be enhancing the partnership with the Home Safety Council

(HSC)to collaborate on reaching America's low literacy population. Through this project, additional poison prevention training materials targeting the low literacy population will be developed and distributed to the public, poison centers, safety and injury prevention professionals, health educators, and first responders. HRSA first announced the partnership with the HSC in the **Federal Register** , Vol. 71, No. 146, July 31, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Roche, Director, Poison Control Program, Healthcare Systems Bureau, Room 11C-06, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; Telephone: 301-443-0652; E-mail: *lroche@hrsa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Intended Recipient of the Award:* Home Safety Council. *Amount of the Award:* $75,000. Authority: Section 1271 *et seq.* of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 300d-71 *et seq.* as amended by the Poison Center Stabilization and Enhancement Grant Program. *Project Period:* The period of the award is from September 1, 2007, through April 1, 2008. Justification for the Exception to Competition This project will be implemented through a single source cooperative agreement because the HSC is uniquely positioned to immediately undertake and complete the activities within the seven month time frame. HSC is currently developing low literacy poison prevention materials, and this project will enhance the existing package of materials. The HSC has existing organizational knowledge and experience in developing materials for the low literacy population through its Home Safety Literacy Project, of which this project will be a component. The HSC has an existing relationship with key stakeholders in place for reaching this vulnerable population, and the HSC project director has extensive expertise in poison prevention education. Dated: October 26, 2007. Dennis P. Williams, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. E7-21677 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on

(240)276-1243. Project: 2008-2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Field Tests—NEW The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), formerly the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA), is a survey of the civilian, non-institutionalized population of the United States 12 years old and older. The data are used to determine the prevalence of use of tobacco products, alcohol, illicit substances, and illicit use of prescription drugs. The results are used by SAMHSA, ONDCP, Federal government agencies, and other organizations and researchers to establish policy, direct program activities, and better allocate resources. This will be a request for generic approval for information collection for NSDUH methodological field tests designed to examine the feasibility, quality, and efficiency of new procedures of revisions to the existing survey protocol. These field tests will examine ways to increase data quality, lower operating costs, and gain a better understanding of various sources of nonsampling error. If these tests provide successful results, current procedures may be revised and incorporated into the main study (e.g., questionnaire changes). Particular attention will be given to minimizing the impact of design changes so that survey data continue to remain comparable over time. Field test activities are expected to include improving response rates among persons residing in controlled access communities (locked apartment buildings, gated communities, college dormitories, etc.), and conducting a nonresponse follow-up study. Cognitive laboratory testing will be conducted prior to the implementation of significant questionnaire modifications. These questionnaire modifications will also be pre-tested and the feasibility of text-to-speech software determined. To understand the effectiveness of current monetary incentive, a new incentive study will be conducted with varying incentive amounts. The relationship between incentives and veracity of reporting will also be examined. Tests will also be designed to determine the feasibility of alternative sample designs and modes of data collection. Lastly, a customer satisfaction survey of NSDUH data users will be conducted to improve the utility of the NSDUH data. Some of the above studies may be combined to introduce survey efficiencies. The average annual burden associated with these activities over a three-year period is summarized below: Estimated Burden for NSDUH Methodological Field Tests Activity Number of respondents Responses per respondent Average burden per response Total burden (hrs.) a. Improving participation among controlled access and other hard-to-reach populations 417 1 1.0 hr. 417 b. Nonresponse follow-up 2000 1 1.0 hr. 2000 c. Incentive/validity study 2000 1 1.0 hr. 2000 d. NSDUH questionnaire validity studies 2500 1 1.0 hr. 2500 e. Cognitive laboratory testing 90 1 1.0 hr. 90 f. Annual questionnaire pre-test 670 1 1.0 hr. 670 g. Field testing alternative questions, data collection protocol, contact materials 1000 1 1.0 hr. 1000 h. Text-to-speech software for voices in computer-assisted interviewing 100 1 1.0 hr. 100 i. Testing alternative sample designs (including alternative sampling frames) 5000 1 1.5 hr. 7500 j. Alternative modes of data collection (e.g., T-ACASI for Nonresponse follow-up) 100 1 1.0 hr. 100 k. Customer satisfaction survey of NSDUH data users 100 1 .25 hr. 25 Household screening for a-d, f-g, i-j 12,471 1 0.083 hr. 1,769 Screening Verification for a-d, f-g, i-j 997 1 0.067 hr. 43 Interview Verification for a-d, f-g, i-j 1,497 1 0.067 hr. 78 Total 28,942 - - 18,292 Annual Average (Total divided by 3 years) 9,647 - - 6,097 Written comments and recommendations concerning the proposed information collection should be sent by December 5, 2007 to: SAMHSA Desk Officer, Human Resources and Housing Branch, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503; due to potential delays in OMB's receipt and processing of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service, respondents are encouraged to submit comments by fax to: 202-395-6974. Dated: October 23, 2007. Elaine Parry, Acting Director, Office of Program Services. [FR Doc. E7-21295 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). *Applicant:* University of California Davis, Wildlife Health Center, Davis, CA, PRT-165762. The applicant requests a permit to import various biological samples collected from wild free-ranging African wild dog ( *Lycaon pictus* ) for the purpose of pathogen evaluation for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. *Applicant:* U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center, Carr, OR, PRT-800411 and 086867. The applicant requests renewal of their permits to export, import, and re-import live captive-born specimens, biological samples, and salvaged material of black-footed ferret ( *Mustela nigripes* ) to/from Canada for scientific research and completion of identified tasks and objectives mandated under the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Plan. Salvaged materials may include but are not limited to: Whole or partial specimens, blood, tissue, hair, and fecal swabs. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. *Applicant:* University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL, PRT-164015. The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from dwarf crocodile ( *Osteolaemus tetraspis osborni* ), Nile crocodile ( *Crocodylus niloticus* ), and African slender-snout crocodile ( *Crocodylus cataphractus* ) from West and Central Africa countries for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. *Applicant:* Robert Serrano, Brewster, NY, PRT-165300. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Robert C. Riggs, Forked River, NJ, PRT-166589. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Douglas J. McDaniel, Commerce City, CO, PRT-167031. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Dated: October 19, 2007. Lisa J. Lierheimer, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E7-21728 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Habitat Conservation Plan for the Western Snowy Plover Along the Oregon Coast AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; receipt of application. SUMMARY: The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

(OPRD)has submitted an application to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit (permit) pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). As required by section 10(a)(2)(B) of the ESA, OPRD has prepared a Habitat Conservation Plan

(Plan)that describes proposed actions and measures they will implement to minimize and mitigate take of the threatened western snowy plover ( *Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus* ). The permit application is related to public use and recreation, beach management, and resource management activities along Oregon's coast. The application includes the proposed Plan and a proposed Implementation Agreement (IA). The Service also announces the availability of a draft Environmental Impact Statement

(DEIS)that has been prepared in response to the permit application in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Service is considering issuing a 25-year permit to the OPRD. The requested permit would authorize OPRD to engage in activities related to public use and recreation, beach management, and resource management activities that may result in the incidental take of the western snowy plover. We request comments from the public on the permit application, the Plan, the IA, and the DEIS, all of which are available for review. The Service is furnishing this notice to allow other agencies and the public an opportunity to review and comment on these documents. All comments received will become part of the public record and will be available for review pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. For locations to review the documents, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. DATES: Comments must be received from interested parties on or before January 4, 2008. Written comments may be sent by mail, facsimile, or e-mail to the addresses listed below. ADDRESSES: All written comments should be addressed to: Laura Todd, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Newport Field Office, 2127 SE OSU Drive, Newport, OR, 97365-5258; facsimile

(541)867-4551. Submit comments by e-mail to *FW1ORDHCP@fws.gov.* In the subject line of the e-mail include the identifier OPRD HCP DEIS. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may view or download the draft Plan, draft IA, and DEIS on the Internet at *http://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Species* or *egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/PLANS/osmp_hcp.shtml* . The documents can also be reviewed by appointment at the above address during normal business hours or at the following libraries: Astoria Public Library, 450 Tenth St., Astoria, Oregon 97103; Bandon Public Library, City Hall, Hwy 101, Bandon, Oregon 97411; Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder St., Brookings, Oregon 97415; Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420; Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 9th St., Florence, Oregon 97439; Curry Public Library, 29775 Colvin St., Gold Beach, Oregon 97444; Manzanita Branch Library, 571 Laneda, Manzanita, Oregon 97130; Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., Newport, Oregon 97365; Marilyn Potts Guin Library, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University, 2030 Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365; Port Orford Public Library, 555 W. 20th St., Port Orford, Oregon 97465; Reedsport Branch Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport, Oregon 97467; Seaside Public Library, 60 N Roosevelt Blvd., Seaside, Oregon 97138; Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook, Oregon 97141; and Warrenton Community Library, 225 S Main Ave., Warrenton, Oregon 97146. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, or to receive copies of the documents on CD ROM, please contact Laura Todd at

(541)867-4558. *Background:* Section 9 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1538) and implementing regulations prohibit the “take” of fish and wildlife species listed as endangered or threatened. The term “take” is defined under the ESA to mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct (16 U.S.C. 1532). “Harm” is defined by Service regulation to include significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures listed wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, and sheltering (50 CFR 17.3(c)). However, under limited circumstances, the Service may issue permits to authorize ”incidental take” of listed species. Incidental take is defined by the ESA as take that is incidental to, and not the purpose of, carrying out an otherwise lawful activity. Regulations governing incidental take permits for threatened and endangered species are found at 50 CFR 17.32 and 17.22, respectively. The OPRD has management responsibility on all Oregon coastal beaches, which extend approximately 230 miles, for such activities as public use and recreation, beach management conducted by OPRD staff, and natural resource management. These activities may result in the incidental take of the threatened western snowy plover ( *Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus* ). The OPRD has prepared a 25-year Plan that would address the incidental take of the western snowy plover caused by the above activities. This Plan forms the basis for OPRD's permit application to the Service and its implementation is discussed in the Service's DEIS. Activities that the OPRD is proposing for permit coverage, and for which minimization and mitigation measures are described in the Plan, include: 1. Public Use/Recreation Management. a. Dog-exercising. b. Driving. c. Kite-flying. d. Non-motorized Vehicle Use. e. Other Dry Sand Activities. 2. Beach Management. a. Public Safety. b. Law Enforcement. c. Boat and Marine Mammal Strandings. 3. Natural Resource Management. a. Snowy Plover Management. b. Other Habitat Restoration. The Service formally initiated an environmental review of the proposed permit decision through publication of a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (68 FR 13720, March 20, 2003). That notice also announced a public scoping period during which interested parties were invited to provide written comments expressing their issues or concerns relating to the proposal. In a letter jointly signed by the OPRD and the Service, agencies and the public were notified of the opportunity to comment, and of the dates and locations of upcoming public meetings. Information regarding the public meetings was also posted on the OPRD's Web site. In March 2003, public meetings were held in Coos Bay, Newport, Tillamook, and Portland, Oregon. Utilizing the public scoping comments, the Service prepared a DEIS to analyze the effects of alternatives on the human environment. Alternative 2 in the DEIS is implementation of OPRD's Plan, including issuance of a permit by the Service, and was developed in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Two other alternatives are analyzed in the DEIS: Alternative 1, No-Action, under which the OPRD would continue their ocean shore management activities with no issuance of a permit by the Service; and, Alternative 3, Management of Additional OPRD Sites, which would include management of three additional western snowy plover management areas than are included in Alternative 2. The Service invites the public to comment on the Plan, DEIS, and draft IA during a 60-day comment period beginning on the date of this notice. The Service will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets the requirements of the ESA, and to prepare a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). Application requirements and issuance criteria for incidental take permits are found in 50 CFR 17.22(b). The Service decision regarding issuance of an incidental take permit will be made no sooner than 30 days after completion of the FEIS and the associated Record of Decision. All comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and will be available for review pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. Anonymous comments will not be considered. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, are available for public inspection in their entirety. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. While you can ask us to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We will honor your request to withhold your personal information to the extent allowable by law. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA and Service regulations for implementing NEPA, as amended (40 CFR 1506.6). If we determine that all requirements are met, we will issue an incidental take permit under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA to the OPRD for take of the western snowy plover, incidental to otherwise lawful activities, in accordance with the Plan, the IA, and the permit. Cynthia U. Barry, Acting Deputy Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E7-21670 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Submission of Information Collection to OMB for Approval AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Education, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Education

(BIE)is planning to reinstate the Home-living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation, OMB Control Number 1076-0164 as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection expired during the renewal process because the 30-day notice was not published before the expiration date. The reinstatement will ensure we can continue to operate the residential program of the No Child Left Behind Act. This notice replaces the notice published Wednesday, October 3, 2007 (72 FR 56373). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at the Office of Management and Budget, by facsimile to

(202)395-6566 or you may send an e-mail to *OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov* . Please send copies of comments to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 3609-MIB, Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. James Martin,

(202)208-6123. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Public Law 107-110, the No Child Left Behind

(NCLB)Act of January 8, 2001, requires all schools including Bureau of Indian Education

(BIE)funded boarding/residential schools to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging academic achievement standards and assessments. In addition, the BIE is required by NCLB to implement national standards for home-living situations in all BIE funded residential schools. The BIE is required to assess each residential school and submit a plan to the Congress, Tribes and schools which will bring all BIE funded residential schools up to the national standards. Information from all BIE funded residential schools must be collected in order to assess each school's progress in meeting the national standards. Finally, the BIE is required to monitor programs, gather data, and complete reports for the U.S. Department of Education. To achieve these results, residential schools must prepare reports, develop curriculum, prepare financial planning documents, and establish standards to measure student progress. The BIE uses the Annual Report to the Department of Education and three other information collections for the BIE to collect data, measuring each school's performance. When there is a lack of progress, the residential schools must show that they have developed school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring plans to address the problems of all students. Additional information collection requirements have been developed to implement the No Child Left Behind Act. II. Request for Comments A 60-day notice requesting comments was published on May 7, 2007 (Vol. 72, FR 25773). There were no comments received regarding that notice. You are invited to comment on the following items to the Desk Officer at OMB at the citation in ADDRESSES section.

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

(b)The accuracy of the agencies' estimate of the burden (including the hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumption used;

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

(d)Ways to 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 collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and become a matter of public record. OMB has up to 60 days to make a decision, but may decide after 30 days; therefore your comments will receive maximum consideration if received during the 30-day period. We will not request nor sponsor a collection of information, and you need not respond to such a request, if there is no valid Office of Management and Budget Control Number. III. Data *OMB Control Number:* 1076-0164. *Type of review:* Reinstatement of Expired Collection. *Title:* Home-living Standards and School Closure and Consolidation, 25 CFR Part 36 and 48. *Brief Description of collection:* This collection is mandatory according to statutory regulations, and the benefit to the respondents is continued supplementary Title programs funds. This collection deals with the dormitories and residential schools as well as possible school consolidations or closures. *Respondents:* Bureau-funded schools with residential programs, tribal governing bodies and school boards are the respondents, and submission is mandatory. *Number of Respondents:* There are 66 schools with residential programs, of which 28 are Bureau-operated and 38 are tribally operated. Thus, the collection of information must be cleared for 38 of the 66 residential schools. *Estimated Time per Response:* Ranges from .02 hour to 40 hours with an average of 1.841 hours, depending upon the activity. *Frequency of Response:* Annually and on occasion. *Total Annual Burden to Respondents:* 1,344 hours (730 responses x 1.841 average hourly burden per response). Dated: October 24, 2007. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E7-21676 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-XN-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA-670-1220-NU] Emergency Closure of Selected Public Lands in Eastern San Diego County, CA AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Emergency Closure of Selected Public Lands in Eastern San Diego County, California. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field Office (BLM), is providing notice pursuant to Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)8364.1 (Closure and Restriction Orders), which provides, in part, for the Authorized Officer to close or restrict use of designated public lands for the protection of persons, property, and public lands and resources. Notice is hereby given that the El Centro Field Office

(BLM)will immediately close selected public lands to public access in Eastern San Diego County, CA. Due to extreme fire conditions currently in this area and in the interest of public safety, the following areas will be temporarily closed until the end of the current fire emergency.

(1)McCain Valley Conservation Area (22,852 acres) to include Cottonwood Campground, Lark Canyon Campground and Lark Canyon Day Use OHV Area, Boulevard, CA.

(2)Buck Canyon (2,763 acres), Ranchita, CA.

(3)Chariot Canyon/Rodriguez Canyon (6,870 acres), Julian, CA.

(4)San Felipe Hills (5,278 acres), Ranchita, CA. DATES: The emergency closure is effective October 26, 2007 and will remain in effect until the end of the fire emergency and until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer. The restriction prohibiting public entry and use within the affected areas will help protect public health and safety. ADDRESSES: Maps of the closure area may be obtained from the El Centro Field Office, 1661 S. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, Phone 760-337-4400. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen M. Razo, BLM California Desert District Director of External Affairs,

(951)697-5217. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The affected areas described herein will be subject to the following use restrictions: 1. Unless otherwise authorized, no person shall access the described restricted area. 2. Persons who are exempt from the restriction include: a. Any Federal, State or local officers engaged in fire, emergency, or law enforcement activities; b. BLM employees, contractors, or agents engaged in official duties; c. Individuals operating within the scope of their official and legitimate governmental duties; and d. Additional persons may be allowed, but must have advanced written approval from the BLM Authorized Officer, El Centro Field Office. Maps of the closure area may be obtained from the El Centro Field Office, 1661 S. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, Phone 760-337-4400. The areas affected by this order will be posted with appropriate regulatory signs and/or physical barriers. *Penalties:* On all public lands, under section 303(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), 43 U.S.C. 1733(a), 43 CFR 8360.0-7, and 43 CFR 9262.1, any person who violates any of these supplementary rules, closures or restrictions on public lands of this order may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Such violations may also be subject to enhancement fines provided for by 18 U.S.C. 3571 (not to exceed $100,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months). Dated: October 29, 2007. Vicki L. Wood, El Centro Field Office (BLM), Manager. [FR Doc. E7-21675 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-910-07-1739-NSSI] Notice of Minor Amendments to the Charter of the Technical Advisory Panel for the North Slope Science Initiative and Call for Nominations AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office. ACTION: Notice of Minor Amendments to the Charter and Call for Nominations. SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, Public Law 92-463. Notice is hereby given that the Charter for the Science Technical Advisory Panel for the North Slope Science Initiative is amended to reflect the implementing legislative language in section 348(d), Energy Policy Act of 2005, establishing the Science Technical Advisory Panel. This amendment is a minor technical change in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.80(1). The North Slope Science Initiative is also seeking nominations for five, three-year appointments to the North Slope Science Technical Advisory Panel. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to serve on the Science Technical Advisory Panel. Individuals may nominate themselves for Science Technical Advisory Panel membership. The purpose of the Science Technical Advisory Panel is to provide advice on proposed inventory, monitoring and research functions related to the North Slope Science Initiative. DATES: Submit nomination packets for positions to the address listed below no later than 30 days after date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Payne, Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative, Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513; phone

(907)271-3431, or e-mail: *John_payne@ak.blm.gov* . Additional information and nomination forms may also be obtained on the North Slope Science Initiative Web site: *http://www.northslope.org* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The duties of the Science Technical Advisory Panel are solely advisory to the North Slope Science Initiative Oversight Group, which will give direction to the Science Technical Advisory Panel regarding priorities for decisions needed for the Department of the Interior's management. Duties could include the following: a. Advise the Oversight Group on science planning and relevant research and monitoring projects; b. Advise the Oversight Group on scientific information relevant to the Oversight Group's mission; c. Review selected reports to advise the Oversight Group on their content and relevance; d. Review ongoing scientific programs of North Slope Science member organizations on the North Slope at the request of the member organizations to promote compatibility in methodologies and complication of data; e. Advise the Oversight Group on how to ensure that scientific products generated through the North Slope Science Initiative activities are of the highest technical quality; f. Periodically review the North Slope Science Plan and provide recommendations for changes to the Oversight Group; g. Provide recommendations for proposed North Slope Science Initiative funded inventory, monitoring and research activities to the Oversight Group; h. Provide other scientific advice as requested by the Oversight Group; and, i. Coordinate with groups and committees appointed or requested by the Oversight Group to provide science advice, as needed. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to serve on the Science Technical Advisory Panel. Individuals may nominate themselves for Science Technical Advisory Panel membership. You may obtain nomination forms from John Payne, Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative, Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513, or at *http://www.northslope.org* . To make a nomination, you must submit a completed nomination form, letters of reference from the represented interests or organizations, as well as any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications, to the Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative. The Science Technical Advisory Panel is currently made up of 15 scientists and technical experts from diverse professions and interests that are serving rotating appointments ranging from 1 to 3 years. New appointments will be made for three years. This call for nominations is for five appointments to fill vacancies for those expiring appointments. Current appointees may be re-nominated. Nominations may be from scientists and technical experts from diverse professions and interests, including the oil and gas industry, subsistence users, Native Alaska entities, conservations organizations, wildlife management organizations, and academia, as determined by the Secretary. The specific scientific or technical expertise the nominee would like to represent should be identified in the letter of nomination and in the nomination form. The Executive Director will collect the nomination forms and letters of reference and distribute them to the members of the North Slope Science Initiative Oversight Group. The Executive Director will then forward recommended nominations to the Secretary, who has the responsibility for making the appointments. Appointees will serve with monetary compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses at current rates for Federal Government employees. The appointment term will be for three years. Dated: October 31, 2007. Thomas P. Lonnie, State Director. [FR Doc. E7-21680 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JA-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [UT050-1610-012J] Correction to Notice of Availability of the Draft Resource Management Plan

(DRMP)and Draft Environmental Impact Statement

(DEIS)for the Richfield Field Office in Garfield, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties, UT (Federal Register: October 26, 2007, Volume 72, Number 207, Page 60879-60881) AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Correction. SUMMARY: The following corrections are made: Comments should be sent to the Richfield Field Office. Comments and information submitted on the Richfield Field Office DRMP/DEIS, including names, e-mail addresses, and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review and disclosure at the Richfield Field Office address listed below. Or, you may contact Cornell Christensen, RMP Project Manager, Richfield BLM Field Office, 150 East 900 North, Richfield, Utah 84701, phone 435-896-1561. All other information within the Notice of Availability (10/26/07) remains unchanged. Dated: October 30, 2007. Kent Hoffman, Acting Utah State Director. [FR Doc. 07-5470 Filed 11-02-07; 8:45 am]

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