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BILLING CODE 4210-67-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [MT-922-08-1310-FI-P; MTM 93133] Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease MTM 93133 AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Per 30 U.S.C. 188(d), Klabzuba Oil & Gas, Inc. timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease MTM 93133, Blaine County, Montana. The lessee paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination. No leases were issued that affect these lands.
The lessee agrees to new lease terms for rentals and royalties of $10 per acre and 16 2/3 percent or 4 percentages above the existing competitive royalty rate. The lessee paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of the lease and $163 cost for publishing this Notice. The lessee met the requirements for reinstatement of the lease per Sec. 31(d) and
(e)of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188). We are proposing to reinstate the lease, effective the date of termination subject to: • The original terms and conditions of the lease; • The increased rental of $10 per acre; • The increased royalty of 16 2/3 percent or 4 percentages above the existing competitive royalty rate; and • The $163 cost of publishing this Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen L. Johnson, Chief, Fluids Adjudication Section, BLM Montana State Office, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101-4669, 406-896-5098. Dated: October 31, 2007. Karen L. Johnson, Chief, Fluids Adjudication Section. [FR Doc. E7-21769 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. SUMMARY: We invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before December 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Program Manager, California and Nevada Operations (CNO), 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, California, 95825 (telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the official administrative record and may be made available to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at the above CNO address, (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9624). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et. seq.* ). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“we”) solicits review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public on the following permit requests. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Permit No. TE-028605 *Applicant:* SWCA Environmental Consultants, Flagstaff, Arizona. The applicant requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the Yuma clapper rail ( *Rallus longirostris yumanensis* ) in conjunction with surveys in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE-166495 *Applicant:* Pacific Municipal Consultants, Rancho Cordova, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, and collect and kill) the Conservancy fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta conservatio* ), the longhorn fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta longiantenna* ), the Riverside fairy shrimp ( *Streptocephalus wootoni* ), the San Diego fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta sandiegonensis* ), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE-067990 *Applicant:* Barbie Dugan, Morro Bay, California. The applicant requests an amendment take (relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail ( *Helminthoglypta walkeriana* ) in conjunction with habitat enhancement projects in San Luis Obispo County, California for the purposes for enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE-166383 *Applicant:* Bureau of Land Management, Hollister, California. The applicant requests a permit take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ( *Ambystoma californiense* ) in conjunction with surveys throughout Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, and Fresno Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE-166357 *Applicant:* Lee Ann Carranza, Capistrano Beach, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, and collect and kill) the Conservancy fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta conservatio* ), the longhorn fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta longiantenna* ), the Riverside fairy shrimp ( *Streptocephalus wootoni* ), the San Diego fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta sandiegonensis* ), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp ( *Lepidurus packardi* ) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE-166393 *Applicant:* Peter C. Trenham, Davis, California. The applicant requests a permit take (harass by survey, capture, handle, attach transmitters, and release) the California tiger salamander ( *Ambystoma californiense* ) in conjunction with ecological research and population monitoring throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Kern, Madera, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Tulare, and Yolo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE-787644 *Applicant:* William J. Vanherweg, San Luis Obispo, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat ( *Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides* ), Fresno kangaroo rat ( *Dipodomys nitratoides exilis* ), Giant kangaroo rat ( *Dipodomys ingens* ), Morro Bay kangaroo rat ( *Dipodomys heermanni* ), and the San Joaquin kit fox ( *Vulpes macrotis mutica* ) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE-009015 *Applicant:* Jason Berkley, Chino, California. The applicant requests an amendment to take (survey, capture, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat ( *Dipodomys merriami parvus* ), unarmored threespine stickleback ( *Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni* ), mountain yellow-legged frog ( *Rana muscosa* ), and California tiger salamander ( *Ambystoma californiense* ) in conjunction with surveys for the purpose of enhancing their survival throughout the range of the species in California. Permit No. TE-166940 *Applicant:* Heather C. Baker, Fresno, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, and collect and kill) the Conservancy fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta conservatio* ), the longhorn fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta longiantenna* ), the Riverside fairy shrimp ( *Streptocephalus wootoni* ), the San Diego fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta sandiegonensis* ), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp ( *Lepidurus packardi* ) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE-068745 *Applicant:* Jeffrey T. Wilcox, Berkely, California. The applicant requests a permit take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ( *Ambystoma californiense* ) in conjunction with surveys throughout Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, and Fresno Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE-067992 *Applicant:* Daniel S. Dugan, Morro Bay, California. The applicant requests an amendment to take ( *survey, capture, and release* ) the tidewater goby ( *Eucyclogobius newberryi* ) in conjunction with surveys for the purpose of enhancing their survival throughout the range of the species in California. Permit No. TE-832717 *Applicant:* Rodrick Dossey, San Diego, California. The applicant requests an amendment to remove/reduce to possession *Astragalus aristulatum var. parishii* (San Diego button celery), *Pogogyne abramsii* (San Diego mesa mint), *Pogogyne nudiuscula* (Otay mesa mint), *Orcuttia californica* (California Orcutt grass), and *Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. Maritimus* (salt marsh bird's beak) from Federal lands in conjunction with surveys in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE-085260 *Applicant:* Jeff Steinman, San Francisco, California. The applicant requests an amendment to take (harass by survey, and nest monitor) the least Bell's vireo ( *Vireo bellii pusillus* ) in conjunction with surveys and monitoring throughout the range of the species in California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE-167075 *Applicant:* Davinna L. Ohlson, San Jose, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, and collect and kill) the Conservancy fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta conservatio* ), the longhorn fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta longiantenna* ), the Riverside fairy shrimp ( *Streptocephalus wootoni* ), the San Diego fairy shrimp ( *Branchinecta sandiegonensis* ), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp ( *Lepidurus packardi* ) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. We solicit public review and comment on each of these recovery permit applications. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home addresses from the record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. There also may be circumstances in which we would withhold from the record a respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment, but you should be aware that we may be required to disclose your name and address pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. However, we will not consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above address. Dated: October 31, 2007. Michael Fris, Acting Manager, California and Nevada Operations, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. E7-21768 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CACA 48668; CA-690-07-5101-ER-B240] Notice of Intent to Prepare a Joint Environmental Impact Statement and Final Staff Assessment, and Amend the California Desert Conservation Area Plan; California AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Intent. SUMMARY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), together with the California Energy Commission (CA EC), intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/Final Staff Assessment (EIS/FSA), on the impacts of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (Ivanpah SEGS), consisting of three concentrating solar-powered steam/electricity generating plants and related facilities, and a proposed land use plan amendment to the 1980 California Desert Conservation Area
(CDCA)Plan, as amended. The Ivanpah SEGS is proposed by Solar Partners I, LLC; Solar Partners, II, LLC; Solar Partners IV, LLC; Solar Partners VIII,LLC; collectively the Applicants. The Applicants have requested a right-of-way
(ROW)for each of three solar power plants and a ROW for related shared facilities on approximately 3,400 contiguous acres of public lands in San Bernardino County, approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Primm, Nevada. The EIS will analyze the site-specific impacts to the environment from the proposed grant of the ROWs and amend the CDCA Plan to permit this site-specific use of the CDCA. The CA EC is the lead State of California agency for the licensing of thermal power plants over 50 MW and compliance with the requirements of CEQA. DATES: This notice initiates the public participation and scoping processes for the EIS. A public scoping period of at least 30 days and at least one public meeting will be announced through the local news media, newspapers, and BLM's Web page *(http://www.ca.blm.gov/needles)* . During the public scoping period the BLM will solicit public comment on issues, concerns and opportunities that should be considered in the analysis of the proposed action. The BLM expects to hold at least one public meeting and information about that meeting will be announced through the local news media, newspapers and BLM Web site *(http://www.ca.blm.gov/needles)* at least 15 days prior to the event. Comments on issues, potential impacts, or suggestions for additional alternatives may also be submitted in writing to the address listed below. In order to be included in the Draft EIS all comments must be received prior to the close of the scoping period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. Additional opportunities for public participation and formal comment will occur when the Draft EIS/Preliminary Staff Assessment is issued. ADDRESSES: Comments and other correspondence should be sent to the BLM Needles Office, attention George R. Meckfessel, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, Needles Field Office, 1303 South U.S. Highway 95, Needles, California, 92363-4228, or by fax at
(760)326-7099 or by e-mail at *690@ca.blm.gov* attention Ivanpah SEGS. Documents pertinent to this proposal, including comments of respondents, will be available for public review at the BLM Needles Field Office during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Before including your address, telephone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from organizations, businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information and/or to have your name added to our mailing list, contact George R. Meckfessel, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, Needles Field Office, 1303 South U.S. Highway 95, Needles, California 92363-4228,
(760)326-7008, fax
(760)326-7099, or e-mail *George_Meckfessel@ca.blm.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Solar Partners I, LLC, Solar Partners II, LLC, Solar Partners IV, LLC and Solar Partners VIII, LLC have applied for individual ROWs on public lands to develop three solar thermal power plants and related shared facilities in close proximity on approximately 3,400 acres. The proposed projects would be constructed in three phases, as follows, 100 mega-watts
(MW)(Ivanpah 1), 100 MW (Ivanpah 2) and 200 MW (Ivanpah 3). The site is located in Townships 16 and 17 North, Range 14 East, San Bernardino Meridian, and is approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Primm, Nevada. It is anticipated that the energy output of the plants will serve California and assist the state in meeting its renewable energy portfolio standards and goals. These concentrating solar plants would utilize distributed power tower and heliostat (mirror) technology, in which heliostat fields focus solar energy on power tower receivers near the center of each heliostat array. The total 400 MW project would incorporate 13 power towers and approximately 272,000 heliostats (each is 7 square meters in size). Each of the three proposed plants would have an individual power block with steam turbine, an air-cooled condenser, switchyard, and a generation tie-line. The three plants would share access roads, two groundwater wells and water lines, an administrative/maintenance complex, a new substation, and a new 5.3 mile natural gas pipeline. The shared facilities would be constructed in the first phase. The plants would be interconnected to the Southern California Edison
(SCE)grid by SCE through upgrades to SCE's 115 kV line passing through the site and a new substation. The three plants would take approximately 4 years to construct, and are expected to operate at last 50 years. Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2009, with construction being completed in the last quarter of 2012. BLM will consider approval of the proposed Project in a manner that avoid or reduces impacts to public lands. This action responds to federal law and BLM's policy allowing the use of public lands for renewable energy, specifically section 211 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (119 Stat. 594, 660) and BLM's Solar Energy Development Policy, which was issued on April 4, 2007, and established a framework to process applications for ROWs and directs the BLM to be responsive to solar energy project applicants while protecting the environment. The CDCA Plan and the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) both recognize that the CDCA will be managed for multiple uses, including solar energy. BLM must take into consideration state law when granting ROWs. Current California state laws and policy require the increased use of renewable energy and established the California Renewable Portfolio Standard Program, under which the percentage of electricity generated by publicly owned utilities in California must increase to 20% by 2010 and 33% by 2017. The site selection study for the proposed solar plants and related facilities was conducted in 2006-07. Several sites were identified as being suitable for this form of concentrating solar technology. The EIS/FSA will describe and analyze the proposed project as proposed and will include:
(1)BLM measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts on the environment;
(2)A smaller plant alternative;
(3)The “No Action” alternative (no new solar power generation facility); and
(4)Alternative site locations for constructing and operating Ivanpah SEGS. Through public scoping BLM expects to identify various issues, potential impacts and mitigation measures. As proposed, the solar plants have been sited to take advantage of high solarity, to be located in areas identified in the CDCA Plan as suitable for wind and solar development, and to avoid special status species habitat. The plants are dry-cooled to reduce water consumption and would be located near existing gas and electric transmission facilities to reduce land disturbance. BLM has identified a potential list of issues that will need to be addressed in this analysis including but not limited to: Air quality; social and economic impacts, including impacts to the public from traffic; ground and surface water quantity and quality impacts; plant and animal species including special status species; cultural resources; visual resource impacts; and land tenure adjustment (grazing and mining). If approved, these solar energy projects on public lands would be authorized in accordance with the FLMPA and the federal regulations at Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations 2800. (Authority: 43 CFR part 1712 and 43 CFR Part 1761). Dated: October 31, 2007. J. Anthony Danna, Deputy State Director, Natural Resources (CA-930). [FR Doc. E7-21762 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability
(NOA)of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). SUMMARY: The MMS has prepared a final programmatic EIS in support of the establishment of a program for authorizing alternative energy and alternate use activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), as authorized by Section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), and codified in subsection 8(p) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). Pursuant to the regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the MMS is announcing the availability of this final programmatic EIS. As part of its efforts to develop a regulatory program for alternative energy and alternate use activities, this final programmatic EIS examines the potential environmental effects of the program on the OCS and identifies policies and best management practices that may be adopted for the program. Several alternatives available to the MMS for implementing an alternative energy and alternate use program on the OCS are analyzed in this final programmatic EIS, including the “no action” alternative. The MMS intends to prepare a separate NEPA analysis, tiered from this EIS, to evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed rule for alternative energy and alternate use activities on the OCS. Further, separate lease sale, activity-specific, and proposal-specific NEPA analyses will be prepared as appropriate. Authority: The NOA is published pursuant to the regulations (40 CFR 1506.6) implementing the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* (1988)). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 388 of the EPAct, granted the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (Secretary) discretionary authority to issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way for activities on the OCS that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas, and are not otherwise authorized by other applicable law. The Secretary delegated this authority to the MMS. Examples of the general types of alternative energy project activities that MMS has the discretion to authorize may include, but are not limited to: Wind energy, wave energy, ocean current energy, solar energy, and hydrogen production. The MMS has also been delegated discretionary authority to issue leases, easements, or rights-of-way for other OCS project activities that make alternate use of existing OCS facilities for “energy-related purposes or for other authorized marine-related purposes,” to the extent such activities are not otherwise authorized by other applicable law. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: Offshore aquaculture, research, education, recreation, and support for offshore operations and facilities. This programmatic EIS analyzes the environmental impacts from potential activities that may arise from the establishment of an alternative energy and alternate use program on the OCS in the reasonably foreseeable future, defined in the EIS as 5-7 years. The MMS chose to prepare this programmatic EIS to assist its efforts to develop a comprehensive program and to complete the proposed rule. The programmatic EIS analyzes the potential environmental impacts that could result from the development of alternative energy and alternative use projects on the OCS and identifies potential mitigation measures. As such, the programmatic EIS process:
(1)Provides for public input, through scoping meetings, hearings, and written comments, concerning the scope of national issues associated with offshore alternative energy and alternate use activities;
(2)Identifies, defines, and assesses generic environmental impacts associated with potential offshore alternative energy and alternate use activities to increase the agency understanding of the environmental consequences of future actions;
(3)Evaluates and proposes policies and best management practices that may be adopted for any rulemaking by MMS; and,
(4)Establishes a foundation for future NEPA analyses required for the implementation of the alternative energy and alternate use program. The preferred alternative of this final programmatic EIS combines elements of the proposed action and the “case-by-case” alternative. This combination provides MMS flexibility to issue and manage leases, easements, or rights-of-way on the OCS for alternative energy and alternate use activities during the rulemaking process. Areas of the OCS that are assessed in this programmatic EIS are limited to those not expressly excluded under Section 388 of the EPAct, such as any areas on the OCS within the exterior boundaries of any unit of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, National Marine Sanctuary System, or any National Monument. *EIS Availability:* To obtain a single printed or CD-ROM copy of the final programmatic EIS, you may contact the Minerals Management Service, Environmental Assessment Branch (MS 4042), 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170. An electronic copy of the final programmatic EIS is available at the MMS's EIS Web site at: *ocsenergy.anl.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Minerals Management Service, Mr. James F. Bennett, Environmental Division, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170,
(703)787-1660. Dated: October 25, 2007. Robert P. LaBelle, Acting Associate Director for Offshore Minerals Management. [FR Doc. E7-21792 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Request for Information and Nominations of Areas for Leases Authorizing Alternative Energy Resource Assessment and Technology Testing Activities Pursuant to Subsection 8(p) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as Amended AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Request for information and nominations. SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service
(MMS)invites comments concerning the authorization of activities on the Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS)involving the installation of meteorological or marine data collection facilities to assess alternative energy resources (e.g., wind, wave, and ocean current) or to test alternative energy technology to produce or support production of alternative energy. The MMS intends to adopt an interim policy to authorize such facilities (e.g., meteorological towers or wave and current data collection instruments and wave or current generators or other developing technology) under subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act, as amended by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Parties wishing to obtain such authorizations should submit detailed and specific nomination and application information as described below. DATES: The MMS requests comments by January 7, 2008. We will begin review on that date and consider all comments received by that time. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments by one of two methods:
(1)Commenting electronically using the MMS Public Connect online commenting system ( *https://ocsconnect.mms.gov* ).
(2)Mailing your comments to the following address: Minerals Management Service, Offshore Minerals Management, Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Team, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Maureen Bornholdt, Minerals Management Service, Offshore Minerals Management, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817,
(703)787-1300, Mail Stop 4080. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Public Comment Policy.* Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your submission, you should be aware that your entire submission—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The MMS will protect privileged or confidential information that you submit as allowed by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Exemption 4 of FOIA applies to trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential. If you wish to protect the confidentiality of such information that you submit, clearly mark it and request that the MMS treat it as confidential. The MMS will not disclose such information, subject to the standards of FOIA. However, the MMS will not treat as confidential any aggregate summaries of such information or comments not containing such information. Please label privileged or confidential information “Contains Confidential Information” and consider submitting such information as a separate attachment to your comments. *Background.* The Energy Policy Act of 2005 amended the OCS Lands Act by adding subsection 8(p), which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant a lease, easement or right-of-way on the OCS for activities that are not otherwise authorized by the OCS Lands Act or other existing law and that
(1)produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil or gas; or
(2)use for energy-related purposes or for other authorized marine-related purposes, facilities currently or previously used for activities authorized under the OCS Lands Act. This authority was delegated from the Secretary to the MMS Director on March 20, 2006. This Notice pertains only to the activities covered in
(1)above. The MMS is developing an Alternative Energy and Alternate Use
(AEAU)program and associated regulations. We also are analyzing the environmental consequences of establishing an AEAU program in a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
(PEIS)being prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The MMS began the rulemaking process by issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on December 30, 2005. The MMS started the preparation of the PEIS with a Notice of Intent issued on May 5, 2006. Subsequently, we held scoping meetings around the country in Spring 2006, issued a draft PEIS for comment on March 21, 2007, and held hearings on the draft PEIS in Spring 2007. The MMS issued its final PEIS on November 6, 2007. Later this year, the MMS will issue its Record of Decision on the PEIS and plans to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. This Notice is not part of the rulemaking process. While the MMS is developing the AEAU program, we have adhered to a policy of not considering proposals for new alternative energy projects until after completion of the PEIS and issuance of a final rulemaking. During this time, we have proceeded with environmental analyses under NEPA on only two projects identified in the “savings provision” included as section 388(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. *Interim Policy for Authorization of Resource Data Collection and Technology Testing Facilities.* Among the first steps of alternative energy project development is the collection of resource data. Such data are often required by component manufacturers, such as wind turbine suppliers, and by financial backers. Thus, initial site assessment activities, such as meteorological tower installation and operation, are properly considered a first phase of commercial alternative energy production on the OCS. Similarly, activities involving the installation and operation of facilities to test alternative energy generating technologies advance the development of an alternative industry offshore and support the ultimate deployment of commercial-scale alternative energy production on the OCS. For these reasons, installation and operation of resource data collection and technology testing facilities on the OCS are deemed by the MMS to support production of alternative energy and therefore leases for this activity are authorized under subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act. The MMS is initiating this interim policy under which resource data collection facilities, such as meteorological towers and wave and current data collection instruments, and technology testing facilities, such as wave and current turbines, could be considered and authorized for installation and operation on the OCS before promulgation of final rules. Many stakeholders—including coastal states, alternative energy project proponents, nongovernmental organizations, and the general public—have commented to the MMS, recommending that OCS alternative energy resource assessment activities be authorized expeditiously. The MMS wishes to be responsive and believes that significant benefits would accrue to both the stakeholders and the Federal Government if we expedite the ability to acquire resource data and technology testing results to inform future decision-making with respect to the AEAU program. This interim policy would not apply to project proposals for the installation of turbines or other energy generating devices associated with the commercial development of alternative energy resources on the OCS (i.e., sale or distribution for compensation). Projects that MMS is currently evaluating pursuant to the “savings provision” of Section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 would not be affected or limited by this interim policy. Thus, any authorization issued under the interim policy would be limited in scope to the installation of meteorological, marine, or other resource data collection facilities and associated data collection activities and the installation and operation of technology testing facilities. Offshore wind turbine technologies will not be authorized for technology testing through this interim policy. The interim policy would be in effect until the MMS promulgates final rules for the AEAU program, at which time all AEAU program activities will be regulated under those rules. However, the MMS may limit the number of authorizations under this interim policy. Parties wishing to receive authorizations for data collection activities and technology testing may continue to submit requests under the interim policy until the final rules are in place. *Leases.* Under this interim policy the MMS would issue limited-term leases authorizing data collection activities and technology testing in support of alternative energy production subject to obtaining necessary approvals for construction and placement of associated structures on the OCS lease area. Such leases would have a limited term and would confer no priority rights to subsequently develop an alternative energy facility on the OCS for generating electricity or other produced energy for commercial sale or distribution. The MMS proposes a lease term of 5 years. Any subsequent MMS authorizations for commercial alternative energy facilities would be processed independently in accordance with subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act and the associated implementing regulations currently in development by the MMS. However, the initial lease term may be extended at the discretion of the MMS if the lessee demonstrates that more time is needed to conduct data collection or technology testing activities. The size of each lease issued would be designed to accommodate the activities proposed, but multiple facilities in noncontiguous areas would require separate leases. As required by subsection 8(p)(3) of the OCS Lands Act, leases for alternative energy resource assessment and technology testing must be issued on a competitive basis unless the MMS determines, after public notice, that there is no competitive interest. The MMS will consider nominations and other information received in response to this notice to evaluate competitive interest in leases for alternative energy resource assessment and technology testing. In cases where we determine that there is competitive interest in the same geographic area, we may conduct a competitive auction (lease sale). Otherwise, we may proceed to issue leases noncompetitively on a case-by-case basis. The MMS will use criteria, such as complexity of facilities, proposed installation dates, and available MMS resources to oversee such projects, in setting priorities and determining the number of applications we will consider. As required by subsection 8(p)(7) of the OCS Lands Act, the MMS will coordinate and consult with the Governor of any State or the executive of any local government that may be affected by a lease issued under the interim policy. The installation of resource data collection and technology testing facilities will require the submission of a plan describing the proposed construction, operation, and removal of the facility, which will be subject to MMS review before authorization of the proposed activities. Each lease and associated activities must comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., NEPA, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act, the Clean Air and Water Acts, and U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Aviation Administration requirements). A NEPA review of potential environmental impacts will be conducted for each lease, and appropriate restrictions and mitigation measures may be applied. Unless otherwise authorized by the Director, any facilities constructed on the lease must be removed when the lease expires, and removal of facilities must be accomplished in a manner approved by the MMS. The MMS will require an annual rental payment for each lease and proposes that the rental amount be $3.00 per acre. Also, the MMS will require lessees to meet appropriate financial assurance requirements to guarantee compliance with all terms and conditions of the lease. The specific terms and conditions of this authorization, including plan information, rental payments and financial assurance requirements, will be set forth in the lease instrument, a draft of which will be published for public review and comment. The draft lease instrument may include the clauses listed below. 1. Rights of Lessee. 2. Reservations to Lessor. 3. Effective Date and Lease Term (5 years proposed). 4. Designation of Operator. 5. Applicable Statutes and Regulations. 6. Rentals ($3.00 per acre proposed). 7. Notice of Commencement and Termination of Activities. 8. Project Plan. 9. Compliance. 10. Progress Reports. 11. Confidentiality of Information. 12. Inspections. 13. Violations, Suspensions and Cancellations. 14. Liability of Lessee. 15. Security. 16. Assignment or Transfer of Lease. 17. Surrender of Lease. 18. Removal of Property and Restoration of the Leased Area on Termination. 19. Debarment Compliance. 20. Notices. Leases issued under this interim policy will grant the lessee exclusive rights to conduct the activities identified in the lease on the designated OCS lease area. However, the MMS is not restricted from, and may consider, authorizing other activities on the same area of the OCS that do not impede on or interfere with the original lessee's exclusive rights under its lease. *Applicability.* In accordance with subsection 8(p)(10) of the OCS Lands Act, data collection and technology testing activities may not be authorized within the exterior boundaries of any unit of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, or National Marine Sanctuary System, or any National Monument. Also, any request for authorization of data collection or technology testing activities in the areas of Nantucket Sound off Massachusetts and off Jones Beach, Long Island, New York, would be considered by the MMS to determine what impact any such authorizations would have on projects that are currently being evaluated by MMS pursuant to the “savings provision” included as section 388(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Information Requested From Commenters As the MMS proposes to authorize on a limited basis the installation of data collection and technology testing facilities to produce or support production of alternative energy on the OCS, we invite all interested and affected parties to provide comments on any aspect of the interim policy. We also would appreciate responses to the questions posed below.
(1)Would you be interested in acquiring an alternative energy resource assessment lease or technology testing lease as proposed under the interim policy? If so, please identify the resource(s) you would want to assess (e.g., wind, wave, current) and the technology you would want to test and provide a general description of the type and number of installations or technologies you would use, prospective locations, and a project schedule for the activities you would propose to pursue. The MMS requests respondents to identify prospective locations by depicting them on Official Protraction Diagrams (Leasing Maps for areas off Texas and Louisiana) available from each MMS regional office and online at *http://www.mms.gov/ld/Maps.htm* . For areas such as those off Hawaii and Alaska that have nonexistent or incomplete Official Protraction Diagrams, please identify prospective locations by latitude and longitude (NAD 83). If you submit such nomination and application information, please provide the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of an individual for the MMS to contact.
(2)Would you be willing to collaborate and enter into joint ventures with other prospective lessees who express interest in acquiring the same location for an alternative energy resource assessment or technology testing lease?
(3)What would be an appropriate lease term (duration) for the authorization you are interested in acquiring?
(4)Is the rental rate of $3.00 per acre appropriate?
(5)How much acreage should be authorized for the types of activities proposed and how should leases for such activities be appropriately spaced (i.e., inclusion of buffers)?
(6)How should the MMS define technology testing activities and what specific types of activities should be authorized by technology testing leases? Should technology testing leases accommodate projects that would require a transmission cable to connect to onshore interconnection points? Dated: October 25, 2007. Randall B. Luthi, Director, Minerals Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-21793 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-598] In the Matter of Certain Unified Communications Systems, Products Used With Such Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 19) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting complainant's motion to amend the complaint in the above-captioned investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone
(202)708-2310. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone
(202)205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at *http://www.usitc.gov* . The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket
(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on
(202)205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on March 26, 2007, based on a complaint filed by Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) of Redmond, Washington. 72 FR 14138-9. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. **1337, in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain unified communications systems, products used with such systems, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,421,439 (“the `439 patent”); 6,430,289 (“the `289 patent”); 6,263,064 (“the `064 patent”); and 6,728,357 (“the `357 patent”). The complaint further alleges the existence of a domestic industry. The Commission's notice of investigation named Alcatel-Lucent of Paris, France as the only respondent. On April 20, 2007, Microsoft initially moved to amend the complaint to:
(1)Substitute Alcatel Business Systems for Alcatel-Lucent as respondent in this investigation, and
(2)add allegations of infringement of claims 8, 28, 38, and 48 of the `439 patent, and claim 20 of the `064 patent. Alcatel-Lucent, proposed respondent Alcatel Business Systems, and the Commission investigative attorney did not oppose the motion. On May 17 and September 20, 2007, respectively, the Commission determined not to review IDs, issued by the presiding ALJ, granting Microsoft's motions to amend the complaint and to terminate the investigation in part based on Microsoft's withdrawal of certain claims. On October 23, 2007, the Commission determined not to review an ID granting Microsoft's withdrawal of additional claims. On October 12, 2007, respondent filed an unopposed motion to further amend the complaint to reflect a corporate name change from Alcatel Business Systems to Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. On October 15, 2007, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting respondent's motion to amend the complaint. No party petitioned for review of the ID pursuant to 19 CFR 210.43(a). The Commission has determined not to review this ID. The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in sections 210.14 and 210.42(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.14, 210.42(c). Issued: October 25, 2007. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-21757 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE-07-022] Sunshine Act Meeting Agency Holding The Meeting: United States International Trade Commission. *Time and Date:* November 9, 2007 at 11 a.m. *Place:* Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone:
(202)205-2000. *Status:* Open to the public. Matters To Be Considered: 1. Agenda for future meetings: none. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1131-1134 (Preliminary) (Polyethylene Terephthalate
(PET)Film, Sheet, and Strip from Brazil, China, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates)—briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determinations to the Secretary of Commerce on or before November 13, 2007; Commissioners' opinions are currently scheduled to be transmitted to the Secretary of Commerce on or before November 20, 2007.) 5. Outstanding action jackets: none. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. Issued: October 29, 2007. By order of the Commission. William R. Bishop, Hearings and Meetings Coordinator. [FR Doc. E7-21736 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1123-NEW] Criminal Division; Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Annual Certification Report and Equitable Sharing Agreement. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 72, Number 190, pages 56095-56096 on October 2, 2007, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until December 6, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to
(202)395-5806. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Authorization and combination of two currently unapproved collections.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Annual Certification Report and Equitable Sharing Agreement.
(3)Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: *Form Number:* N/A. Criminal Division, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section.
(4)Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: *Primary:* Law Enforcement Agencies that participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program. *Other:* None. The form is part of a voluntary program in which law enforcement agencies receive forfeited assets and proceeds to further law enforcement operations. The participating law enforcement agencies must account for their use of program funds on an annual basis and renew their contract of participation. DOJ uses this information to ensure that the funds are spent in accordance with the requirements of the program.
(5)An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 8,729 respondents will complete a 30 minute form.
(6)An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:
(7)There are an estimated 43,652 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 31, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-21813 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-14-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0090] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: ATF F 5630.5R, NFA Special Tax Renewal Registration and Return, ATF F 5630.5RC, NFA Special Tax Location Registration Listing, ATF F 5630.7, NFA Special Tax Registration and Return National Firearms Act. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
(ATF)will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 72, Number 166, page 49314-49315 on August 28, 2007, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment December 6, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to
(202)395-7285. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* ATF F 5630.5R, NFA Special Tax Renewal Registration and Return, ATF F 5630.5RC, NFA Special Tax Location Registration Listing, ATF F 5630.7, NFA Special Tax Registration and Return National Firearms Act.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: ATF F 5630.5R, ATF F 5630.5RC, ATF F 5630.7. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: None. Abstract: ATF F 5630.7, NFA Special Tax Registration and Return National Firearms Act is completed and returned by businesses that are subject to Special Occupational Taxes under the National Firearms Act for either initial tax payment or business information changes. This form serves as both a return and a business registration. ATF F 5630.5R, NFA Special Tax Renewal Registration and Return and ATF F 5630.5RC, NFA Special Tax Location Registration Listing are preprinted forms sent to taxpayers for Special Occupation Taxes under the National Firearms Act. Taxpayers validate/correct the information and send the forms back with payment for the applicable tax year.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 2,800 taxpayers will complete forms ATF F 5630.5R and ATF F 5630.5RC in approximately 20 minutes (10 minutes for each form). It is also estimated that 200 new taxpayers will complete ATF F 5630.7 in its entirety in approximately 15 minutes. The total number of respondents for this information collection is 3,000.
(6)*An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* The total burden for ATF F 5630.5R and ATF F 5630.5RC is 933 hours. The total burden for ATF F 5630.7 is 50 hours. The estimated total public burden associated with this information collection is 983 hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 31, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA. United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-21812 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OMB Number 1121-NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Identity Theft Supplement
(ITS)to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 72, Number 1677, pages 49732-49733 on month, August 29, 2007, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until December 6, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to
(202)395-5806. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information:
(1)*Type of information collection:* New collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Identity Theft Supplement
(ITS)to the National Crime Victimization Survey.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the department sponsoring the collection:* ITS-1. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract.* Primary: Persons 16 years or older in NCVS sampled households in the United States. The Identity Theft Supplement
(ITS)to the National Crime Victimization Survey collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates statistics on the prevalence, economic cost, and consequences of identity theft on victims.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply:* Approximately 62,730 persons 18 years of age or older will complete an ITS interview. The majority of respondents, approximately 58,970 will be administered only the screening portion of the ITS which are designed to filter out those people who have not been victims of repetitive harassing or unwanted contacts and therefore are not eligible to continue with the remainder of the supplement questions. We estimate the average length of the ITS interview for these individuals will be 0.05 hours (three minutes). The complement of this group of respondents are those who had such experienced identity theft. According to the estimates by the Federal Trade Commission, we expect about 6 percent or 3,764 of the respondents to report being a victim of identity theft during the two years preceding the interview. We estimate each of these interviews will take 0.25 hours (15 minutes) to complete.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* The total respondent burden is approximately 3,891 hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, United States Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 31, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-21776 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Job Corps: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Proposed Job Corps Center To Be Located North of Roosevelt Highway Between Washington Road and Interstate 285 in College Park, GA AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OSEC), Department of Labor. ACTION: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Job Corps Center to be located north of Roosevelt Highway between Washington Road and Interstate 285 in College Park, Georgia. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500-08) implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), in accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d), gives final notice of the proposed construction of a new Job Corps Center north of Roosevelt Highway between Washington Road and Interstate 285 in College Park, Georgia, and that this construction will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. In accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d) and 40 CFR 1501.4(e)(2), a preliminary FONSI for the new Job Corps Center was published in the June 18, 2007 **Federal Register** (72 FR Page 33534-33535). No comments were received regarding the preliminary FONSI. OSEC has reviewed the conclusion of the environmental assessment (EA), and agrees with the finding of no significant impact. This notice serves as the Final Finding of No Significant Impact for the new Job Corps Center north of Roosevelt Highway between Washington Road and Interstate 285 in College Park, Georgia. The preliminary FONSI and the EA are adopted in final with no change. DATES: *Effective Date:* These findings are effective as of August 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael F. O'Malley, Architect, Unit Chief of Facilities, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-4460, Washington, DC 20210,
(202)693-3108 (this is not a toll-free number). Dated: October 31, 2007. Esther R. Johnson, National Director of Job Corps. [FR Doc. E7-21709 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-23-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under section 221
(a)of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to section 221
(a)of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than November 16, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than November 16, 2007. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 31st day of October 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix—TAA Petitions Instituted Between 10/22/07 and 10/26/07 TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 62332 Hartmann
(Comp)Lebanon, TN 10/22/07 10/19/07 62333 Liberty Fibers Corporation
(Comp)Lowland, TN 10/22/07 10/22/07 62334 Mammoth, Inc.
(Wkrs)Chaska, MN 10/22/07 10/15/07 62335 Krizman International
(Comp)Mishawaka, IN 10/22/07 10/18/07 62336 Fabtek Corporation/Div. of Blount International Inc (State) Menominee, MI 10/22/07 10/08/07 62337 Robert Bosch Corporation (State) Saint Joseph, MI 10/22/07 10/19/07 62338 Wire Rope Corporation of America
(Wkrs)St. Joseph, MO 10/22/07 10/17/07 62339 Teleplan Wireless (State) Chanhassen, MN 10/23/07 10/22/07 62340 Commonwealth Land Title Co.
(Wkrs)Martinez, CA 10/23/07 10/16/07 62341 Nortel, Inc.
(Wkrs)Research Triangle Park, NC 10/23/07 10/17/07 62342 Georgia Pacific West, Inc. (UBCJA) Bellingham, WA 10/23/07 10/19/07 62343 Parametric Technology Corporation (State) Arden Hills, MN 10/23/07 10/22/07 62344 Black and Decker Industrial Products Group
(Comp)Jackson, TN 10/23/07 10/22/07 62345 Marathon USA, LLC
(Comp)Medford, OR 10/23/07 10/17/07 62346 McConway & Torley Corporation (Union) Kutztown, PA 10/24/07 10/27/07 62347 Alliance Title
(Wkrs)Campbell, CA 10/24/07 10/12/07 62348 Madison
(Wkrs)Sumter, SC 10/24/07 10/16/07 62349 Texas Instruments Incorporated
(Comp)Dallas, TX 10/24/07 10/22/07 62350 Hewlett-Packard, Inkjet Supplies Business
(Comp)Boise, ID 10/24/07 10/23/07 62351 Black and Decker Inc.
(Comp)Decatur, AR 10/24/07 10/23/07 62352 Weyerhaeuser Company (State) Ironton, MN 10/24/07 10/23/07 62353 Hewlett-Packard (State) Fort Collins, CO 10/24/07 10/23/07 62354 GDX North America
(USW)Wabash, IN 10/24/07 10/22/07 62355 Hawley Products Inc.
(Comp)Paducah, KY 10/24/07 10/23/07 62356 Wachovia
(Wkrs)Glen Allen, VA 10/25/07 10/24/07 62357 WestPoint Home—Stores Division
(Comp)Valley, AL 10/25/07 10/22/07 62358 Pelican Company LLC (State) Winnsboro, LA 10/25/07 10/24/07 62359 Custom Inlay, Inc.
(Comp)Caneyville, KY 10/25/07 10/16/07 62360 GE Aviation
(Comp)Corona, CA 10/26/07 10/24/07 62361 Millward Brown/Kantar Operations
(Wkrs)Rock Island, IL 10/26/07 10/25/07 62362 Meadwestvaco Custom Papers, LLC
(Comp)South Lee, MA 10/26/07 10/24/07 62363 Tweel Home Furnishings (State) Rock Hill, SC 10/26/07 10/25/07 62364 Boston Communications Group
(Wkrs)Bedford, MA 10/26/07 10/25/07 62365 WestPoint Home
(Comp)Biddeford, ME 10/26/07 10/24/07 62366 Curves
(Comp)Berlin, NH 10/26/07 10/26/07 62367 Rochwell Automation
(Comp)Dublin, GA 10/26/07 10/25/07 62368 G-Tech Professional Staffing (State) Wixom, MI 10/26/07 10/09/07 [FR Doc. E7-21742 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,345] Marathon USA, LLC, Medford, OR; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on October 23, 2007 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Marathon USA, LLC, Medford, Oregon. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 29th day of October 2007. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-21741 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,769] Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, NJ; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By letter dated September 6, 2007, a company official requested administrative reconsideration by the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) of the Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, New Jersey (the subject firm). The Department's determination was issued on August 8, 2007. The Department's Notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on August 27, 2007 (72 FR 49024). The negative determination was based on the Department's findings that the subject workers, who are engaged in the packaging and distribution of socks produced abroad, are not engaged in employment related to the production of an article within the meaning of Section 222(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Act) and do not support a firm or appropriate subdivision that produces an article domestically. The Department concluded that the workers cannot be considered import impacted or affected by a shift in production of an article. In the request for reconsideration, the company official provided additional information that showed that the subject workers are engaged in activity related to the production of packaged socks. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department confirmed that the subject firm ceased operations and obtained new information that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with the packaged socks produced by the subject workers contributed importantly to workers' separations. In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA. The Department has determined in this case that the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 have been met. A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, New Jersey, contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, New Jersey, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 28, 2006, through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 24th day of October 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-21746 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,705; TA-W-61,705A] RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX; Including an Employee of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX Located in Gillsville, GA; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on July 13, 2007, applicable to workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on July 26, 2007 (72 FR 41088). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that a worker separation has occurred involving an employee of the Dallas, Texas facility of RF Monolithics, Inc. located in Gillsville, Georgia. Ms. Elizabeth Johnson provided sales support services for the production of electronic low-power components that is produced at the Dallas, Texas location of the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee of the Dallas, Texas facility of RF Monolithics, Inc. located in Gillsville, Georgia. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas who were adversely affected by increased company imports. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,705 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas (TA-W-61,705), including an employee in support of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas located in Gillsville, Georgia (TA-W-61,705A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 18, 2006, through July 13, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 29th day of October 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-21745 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance
(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the period of October 22 through October 26, 2007. In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. the sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. there has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. the country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made for secondarily affected workers of a firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be met.
(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2)the workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and
(3)Either—
(A)the workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph
(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or
(B)a loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph
(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. 1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. 2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. 3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse). Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,292; Storeroom Solutions, Working On-Site at Wheatland Tube Co., Little Rock, AR: October 11, 2006.* *TA-W-61,915; Vanson Leathers, Inc., Fall River, MA: August 1, 2006.* *TA-W-62,123; Aeroteck, Workers On-Site at Delphi Corp., Automotive Holdings Group, Instrument Cluster, Flint, MI: September 4, 2006.* *TA-W-62,143; Defiance Precision Products, Defiance, OH: September 13, 2006.* *TA-W-62,146; Drivesol Worldwide, Inc., Lyons, OH: September 7, 2006.* *TA-W-62,154; Taylor Togs, Inc., Taylorsville, NC: September 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,204; Lenox, Inc., A Subsidiary of Lenox Group, Inc., Pomona, NJ: May 25, 2007.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,051; Actown Electrocoil, Inc., A Division of Actuant Corp., Spring Grove, IL: August 23, 2006.* *TA-W-62,089; The Hershey Company, Naugatuck Plant, On-Site Leased Workers of Hudson Global, Naugatuck, CT: August 31, 2006.* *TA-W-62,168; Sensata Technologies, Standish Division, Standish, ME: September 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,175; Masys Corporation, A Subsidiary of IPC Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN: September 14, 2006.* *TA-W-62,259; Dekko Technologies, Inc., Mt. Ayr Products Division, Mt. Ayr, IA: September 28, 2006.* *TA-W-62,298; Delphi Corporation, Thermal—Vandalia Plant, Vandalia, OH: October 11, 2006.* *TA-W-62,302; Aalfs Manufacturing, Sample Sewing Laundry, Mena, AR: October 7, 2006.* * TA-W-62,307; Robert Bosch, LLC, Automotive Technology -Chassis Division, On-Site Leased Workers from Staffmark, Securitas & Southern Universal, Gallatin, TN: August 6, 2007. * *TA-W-62,320; Precision Industries, A Division of Leggett and Platt Aluminum Group, Malvern, AR: October 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,329; Honeywell Sensing and Control, ACS Division, On-Site Leased Workers From Manpower, Sarasota, FL: October 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,163; Smart Novelty Blouse Co., Inc., New York, NY: September 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,196; Carlisle Tire and Wheel, Leased Workers of Seek, Inc., and JNA Temporary Services, Slinger, WI: September 21, 2006.* *TA-W-62,256; Aearo Technologies, On-Site Leased Workers of Coworx, Diamond Staffing, Southbridge, MA: October 1, 2006.* *TA-W-62,257; New England Ladder and Scaffolding Company, Subsidiary of Lynn Lab Group LTD, Orwigsburg, PA: September 17, 2006.* *TA-W-62,268; Dixie Consumer Products, LLC, Dixie Products Division, On-Site Leased Workers of Staffmark, Los Angeles, CA: September 11, 2006.* *TA-W-62,288; Fiberweb, Inc., Industrial Division, On-Site Leased Workers from Phillips Staffing, Gray Court, SC: October 10, 2006.* *TA-W-62,311; L.R. Nelson Corporation, Peoria, IL: June 21, 2007.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,095; Bremer Manufacturing Company, Inc., Elkhart Lake, WI: August 29, 2006.* *TA-W-62,151; Johnson Controls, Inc., Automotive Experience Division, Plymouth, MI: September 14, 2006.* *TA-W-62,169; The Flexaust Company, Inc., Workers paid under Flexaust Appliance, On-Site Leased Workers of Encore Staffing, El Paso, TX: September 14, 2006.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. The Department has determined that criterion
(1)of section 246 has not been met. The firm does not have a significant number of workers 50 years of age or older. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion
(2)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion
(3)of section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *None.* Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for worker adjustment assistance have not been met for the reasons specified. Because the workers of the firm are not eligible to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) (employment decline) have not been met. *TA-W-62,179; Desa Heating, LLC, Manchester, TN.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *None* . The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-61,957; Command Tooling Systems, LLC, Ramsey, MN. * *TA-W-62,122; Stanadyne Corporation, Windsor, CT. * *TA-W-62,144; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Blacksburg Storage Facility Division, Blacksburg, SC. * *TA-W-62,141; Conn-Selmer, Inc., Elkhart North Facility, Elkhart, IN. * The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-62,264; Conexant Systems, Inc., Imaging and PC Media, Newport Beach, CA. * *TA-W-62,215; Intuit, Inc., Professional Tax and Customer Service Group, Plano, TX. * *TA-W-62,310; Healthcare Management Partners, LLC, Santa Ana, CA. * *TA-W-62,328; Thompson Scientific, Cherry Hill, NJ. * *TA-W-62,340; Commonwealth Land Title Co., Northern CA. Production Center, A Division of Landamerica Financial Group, Martinez, CA.* The investigation revealed that criteria of section 222(b)(2) has not been met. The workers' firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier to or a downstream producer for a firm whose workers were certified eligible to apply for TAA. *None* . I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of October 22 through October 26, 2007. Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: October 31, 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-21743 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,530] Track Corporation, Including On-Site Leased Workers of Forge Industrial and Manpower, Inc., Spring Lake, MI; Amended Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration on August 23, 2007. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on August 30, 2007 (72 FR 50128). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of seat adjusters for the automotive industry and public seating for stadiums and theaters. The workers are separately identifiable by product line. The TAA/ATAA petition was filed on behalf of workers engaged in the production of seat adjusters. New information shows that leased workers of Manpower, Inc. were employed on-site at the Spring Lake, Michigan location of Track Corporation. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of Track Corporation to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Manpower, Inc. working on-site at the Spring Lake, Michigan location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers employed at Track Corporation, Spring Lake, Michigan who were adversely-impacted by increased imports of seat adjusters. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,530 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Track Corporation, including on-site leased workers of Forge Industrial and Manpower, Inc., Spring Lake, Michigan, engaged in the production of seat adjusters, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 16, 2006, through August 23, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 16th day of October 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-21744 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Assessing Trends and Results of the Laura Bush 21st-Century Librarians Grant Program 2003-2008 AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation for the Arts and Humanities. SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS)as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44.U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comments on a proposed study to assess the effectiveness of various methods used to distribute funds to the nation's museums. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before January 7, 2008.IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. Bittner can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4630; fax: 202-653-4600; or e-mail: *mbittner@imls.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, Public Law 108-81, and is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. II. Current Actions The IMLS Laura Bush 21st-Century Librarian grant program was initiated at the request of the President in 2002 to help address the anticipated retirement of a very large cohort of library professionals before the year 2010, and to help assure that libraries are well staffed and well prepared to meet the needs of a population that is steadily increasing in cultural and language diversity throughout the United States. This program has made 172 grants between 2003 and 2007. IMLS wishes to understand trends and results of grants and activities in the Laura Bush 21st-Century Librarian program to date. The analysis will be framed by five key questions:
(1)What impact has this program made on numbers and demography of individuals seeking professional degrees and employment in the fields of library and information sciences?
(2)What impact has this program made on the numbers and demography of individuals employed in library and information sciences, in library service, and in the education and training of library and information science personnel?
(3)What impact has this program had on the career development of individuals employed in the delivery of library and information services, and in the education and training of such individuals?
(4)What impact has this program made on the understanding of key issues and phenomena related to the delivery and effectiveness of library and information service?
(5)Is there a continuing need for this program, and if so, what are the key needs that should be met in the next five years? Once completed, the results of the study will be incorporated into a report which will be made widely available to inform and benefit the museum community and the public at large. *Agency:* Institute of Museum and Library Services. *Title:* Assessing Trends an Results of the Laura Bush 21st-Century Librarians Grant Program 2003-2008. *OMB Number:* N/A. *Agency Number:* 3137. *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* Libraries, State Library Administrative Agencies, institutions of higher education, library professional associations, Native American tribal governments, school officials and educators, and individuals. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. Bittner can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4630; fax: 202-653-4600; or e-mail: *mbittner@imls.gov* . Dated: October 31, 2007. Barbara Smith, E-Projects Officer. [FR Doc. E7-21706 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, and 50-287] Duke Power Company, LLC; Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC)is considering issuance of amendments to Renewed Facility Operating Licenses Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55, issued to Duke Power Company, LLC (the licensee), for operation of the Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, located in Seneca, South Carolina. Therefore, as required by Title 10 of the *Code of Federal Regulations,* Part 51, Section 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact. Environmental Assessment Identification of the Proposed Action The proposed action is administrative in nature and would revise the Technical Specifications
(TSs)to remove requirements that are no longer applicable due to the completion of the control room intake/booster fan modifications. The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's application dated January 31, 2007. The Need for the Proposed Action The proposed action removes requirements from the TSs that are no longer applicable. Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action The NRC has completed its safety evaluation of the proposed action and concludes that there are no environmental impacts. The details of the staff's safety evaluation will be provided in the license amendments that will be issued as part of the letter to the licensee approving the license amendments. The proposed action will not significantly increase the probability or consequences of accidents. No changes are being made in the types of effluents that may be released off site. There is no significant increase in the amount of any effluent released off site. There is no significant increase in occupational or public radiation exposure. Therefore, there are no significant radiological environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. With regard to potential non-radiological impacts, the proposed action does not have a potential to affect any historic sites. It does not affect nonradiological plant effluents and has no other environmental impact. Therefore, there are no significant nonradiological environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. Accordingly, the NRC concludes that there are no significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. Environmental Impacts of the Alternatives to the Proposed Action As an alternative to the proposed action, the staff considered denial of the proposed action (i.e., the “no-action” alternative). Denial of the application would result in no change in current environmental impacts. The environmental impacts of the proposed action and the alternative action are similar. Alternative Use of Resources The action does not involve the use of any different resources than those previously considered in the Final Environmental Statement for the Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, dated March 1972 and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (NUREG-1437, Supplement 2) dated December 9, 1999. Agencies and Persons Consulted In accordance with its stated policy, on October 18, 2007, the staff consulted with the South Carolina State official, Mr. R. Mike Gandy of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, regarding the environmental impact of the proposed action. The State official had no comments. Finding of No Significant Impact On the basis of the environmental assessment, the NRC concludes that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment. Accordingly, the NRC has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed action. For further details with respect to the proposed action, see the licensee's letter dated January 31, 2007. Documents may be examined and/or copied for a fee, at the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland. Publicly available records will be accessible electronically from the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the Internet at the NRC Web site, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209 or 301-415-4737, or send an e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 31st day of October 2007. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Leonard N. Olshan, Project Manager, Plant Licensing Branch II-1, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E7-21777 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Federal Register Notice AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. DATES: Weeks of November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10, 2007. PLACE: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Week of November 5, 2007 There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 5, 2007. Week of November 12, 2007—Tentative Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:30 a.m. Meeting with Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste and Materials (ACNW&M) (Public Meeting) (Contact: Antonio Dias, 301-415-6805). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Week of November 19, 2007—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 19, 2007. Week of November 26, 2007—Tentative Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:30 a.m. Discussion of Security Issues (Closed—Ex. 1 & 3). 1:30 p.m. Briefing on Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO)Programs (Public Meeting) (Contact: Sandra Talley, 301-415-8059). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Week of December 3, 2007—Tentative Tuesday, December 4, 2007 9:30 a.m. Briefing on Threat Environment Assessment (Closed—Ex. 1). Friday, December 7, 2007 10 a.m. Discussion of Intragovernmental Issues (Closed—Ex. 1 & 9). Week of December 10, 2007—Tentative Wednesday, December 12, 2007 9:30 a.m. Discussion of Management Issues (Closed—Ex. 2). Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:30 a.m. Discussion of Management Issues (Closed—Ex. 2). * The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)—(301) 415-1292. Contact person for more information: Michelle Schroll,
(301)415-1662. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: *http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/policy-making/schedule.html* . The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings, or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (e.g., braille, large print), please notify the NRC's Disability Program Coordinator, Rohn Brown, at 301-492-2279, TDD: 301-415-2100, or by e-mail at *REB3@nrc.gov.* Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. This notice is distributed by mail to several hundred subscribers; if you no longer wish to receive it, or would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301-415-1969). In addition, distribution of this meeting notice over the Internet system is available. If you are interested in receiving this Commission meeting schedule electronically, please send an electronic message to *dkw@nrc.gov.* Dated: November 1, 2007. R. Michelle Schroll, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 07-5570 Filed 11-6-07; 11:05 am]
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