Notices. Notice and request for comments

2,459 words·~11 min read·/register/2007/11/21/07-5815

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

BILLING CODE 4909-60-M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [STB Docket No. AB-303 (Sub-No. 31X)] Wisconsin Central Ltd—Abandonment Exemption—in Sawyer County, WI Wisconsin Central Ltd

(WCL)has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152, subpart F— *Exempt Abandonments* to abandon a 1.80-mile line of railroad between milepost 100.80 and milepost 102.60, in Hayward, Sawyer County, WI. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 54843. WCL has certified that:

(1)No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years;

(2)there is no overhead traffic on the line to be rerouted;

(3)no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2-year period; and

(4)the requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental report), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic report), 49 CFR 1105.11 (transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105.12 (newspaper publication), and 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental agencies) have been met. As a condition to this exemption, any employee adversely affected by the abandonment shall be protected under *Oregon Short Line R. Co.—Abandonment—Goshen* , 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). To address whether this condition adequately protects affected employees, a petition for partial revocation under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) must be filed. Provided no formal expression of intent to file an offer of financial assistance

(OFA)has been received, this exemption will be effective on December 21, 2007, unless stayed pending reconsideration. Petitions to stay that do not involve environmental issues, 1 formal expressions of intent to file an OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(2), 2 and trail use/rail banking requests under 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by December 3, 2007. Petitions to reopen or requests for public use conditions under 49 CFR 1152.28 must be filed by December 11, 2007, with: Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. 1 The Board will grant a stay if an informed decision on environmental issues (whether raised by a party or by the Board's Section of Environmental Analysis

(SEA)in its independent investigation) cannot be made before the exemption's effective date. *See Exemption of Out-of-Service Rail Lines* , 5 I.C.C.2d 377 (1989). Any request for a stay should be filed as soon as possible so that the Board may take appropriate action before the exemption's effective date. 2 Each OFA must be accompanied by the filing fee, which currently is set at $1,300. *See* 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). A copy of any petition filed with the Board should be sent to WCL's representative: Thomas J. Healey, 17641 S. Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430-1345. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void *ab initio.* WCL has filed a combined environmental and historic report addressing the effects, if any, of the abandonment on the environment and historic resources. SEA will issue an environmental assessment

(EA)by November 27, 2007. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the EA by writing to SEA (Room 1100, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423-0001) or by calling SEA, at

(202)245-0305. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339.] Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters must be filed within 15 days after the EA becomes available to the public. Environmental, historic preservation, public use, or trail use/rail banking conditions will be imposed, where appropriate, in a subsequent decision. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 1152.29(e)(2), WCL shall file a notice of consummation with the Board to signify that it has exercised the authority granted and fully abandoned the line. If consummation has not been effected by WCL's filing of a notice of consummation by November 21, 2008, and there are no legal or regulatory barriers to consummation, the authority to abandon will automatically expire. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at *http://www.stb.dot.gov.* Decided: November 14, 2007. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22677 Filed 11-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Proposed Information Collections; Comment Request AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we invite comments on the proposed or continuing information collections listed below in this notice. DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before January 22, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses: • P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412; • 202-927-8525 (facsimile); or • *formcomments@ttb.gov* (e-mail). Please send separate comments for each specific information collection listed below. You must reference the information collection's title, form or recordkeeping requirement number, and OMB number (if any) in your comment. If you submit your comment via facsimile, send no more than five 8.5 × 11 inch pages in order to ensure electronic access to our equipment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional information, copies of the information collection and its instructions, or copies of any comments received, contact Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412; or telephone 202-927-8210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, as part of their continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed or continuing information collections listed below in this notice, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ). Comments submitted in response to this notice will be included or summarized in our request for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)approval of the relevant information collection. All comments are part of the public record and subject to disclosure. Please do not include any confidential or inappropriate material in your comments. We invite comments on:

(a)Whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the information collection's burden;

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

(d)ways to minimize the information collection's burden on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide the requested information. Information Collections Open for Comment Currently, we are seeking comments on the following records and forms: *Title:* Drawback of Beer Exported. *OMB Number:* 1513-0017. *TTB Form Number:* 5130.6. *Abstract:* When taxpaid beer is removed from a brewery and ultimately exported, the brewer exporting the beer is eligible for a drawback (refund) of Federal taxes paid. By completing this form and submitting documentation of exportation, the brewer may receive a refund of Federal taxes paid. *Current Actions:* There are minor grammatical corrections to this information collection, and it is being submitted as a revision. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 100. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 5,000. *Title:* Schedule of Tobacco Products, Cigarette Papers or Tubes Withdrawn from the Market. *OMB Number:* 1513-0034. *TTB Form Number:* 5200.7. *Abstract:* TTB F 5200.7 is used by persons who intend to withdraw tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes from the market for which the taxes have already been paid or determined. The form describes the products that are to be withdrawn to determine the amount of tax to be claimed later as a tax credit or refund. The form notifies TTB when withdrawal or destruction is to take place, and TTB may elect to supervise it. *Current Actions:* The number of respondents has increased therefore the burden hours have increased. Also, we have made minor grammatical corrections to this information collection, and we are submitting it as a revision. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 171. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,539. *Title:* Usual and Customary Business Records Relating to Denatured Spirits. *OMB Number:* 1513-0062. *TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number:* 5150/1. *Abstract:* Denatured spirits are used for nonbeverage industrial purposes in the manufacture of personal household products. The records are maintained at the premises of the regulated individual and are routinely inspected by TTB personnel during field tax compliance examinations. These examinations are necessary to verify that all specially denatured spirits can be accounted for and are being used only for purposes authorized by laws and regulations. By ensuring that spirits have not been diverted to beverage use, tax revenue and public safety are protected. There is no additional recordkeeping imposed on the respondent as these requirements are usual and customary business records. *Current Actions:* The number of respondents has increased; however, the burden remains at 1 hour because these are records that the respondent would keep in the normal course of doing business. Also, we made minor grammatical corrections to this information collection, and we are submitting it as a revision. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit; and State, Local, or Tribal Government. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 3,430. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* One (1). *Title:* Tobacco Products Manufacturers—Supporting Records for Removal for the Use of the United States. *OMB Number:* 1513-0069. *TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number:* 5210/6. *Abstract:* Tobacco products have historically been a major source of excise tax revenues for the Federal Government. In order to safeguard these taxes, tobacco products manufacturers are required to maintain a system of records designed to establish accountability over the tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes produced. However, these items can be removed without the payment of tax if they are for the use of the United States. Records must be retained by the manufacturer for 3 years following the close of the year covered therein and must be made available for inspection by any TTB officer upon his/her request. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to this information collection, and it is being submitted for extension purposes only. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 101. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 505. *Title:* Special Tax Renewal Registration and Return/Special Tax Location Registration Listing. *OMB Number:* 1513-0113. *TTB Form Number:* 5630.5R. *Abstract:* 26 U.S.C. Chapters 51, 52, and sections 4181 and 4182 authorize collection of special taxes from persons engaging in certain businesses. TTB F 5630.5R is used to compute tax and as an application for registry. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to this information collection, and it is being submitted as an extension. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 350,000. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 100,500. *Title:* Collection Information Statement for Individuals; and Collection Information Statement for Businesses. *OMB Number:* None. *TTB Form Number:* 5600.17 and 5600.18, respectively. *Abstract:* TTB F 5600.17 is used to collect financial information from individuals and 5600.18 is used to collect financial information from businesses. When an industry member cannot pay their assessed tax all at one time, they complete the applicable form to identify their income, taxes, and other expenses necessary to run their home or business. TTB uses this information to determine how much the industry member can afford to pay over time until the taxes are paid in full and to set up an installment agreement. *Current Actions:* Minor changes are being made to these forms, and they are being submitted as a collection in use without an OMB control number. *Type of Review:* Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, Individuals or households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 90. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 90. Dated: November 14, 2007. Francis W. Foote, Director, Regulations and Rulings Division. [FR Doc. E7-22688 Filed 11-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P 72 224 Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Presidential Documents Part II The President Proclamation 8206—National Family Week, 2007 Executive Order 13451—Designating the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities Title 3— The President Proclamation 8206 of November 16, 2007 National Family Week, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As families gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving, we underscore the comforting and positive role they play in our society. During National Family Week, we celebrate the contributions of families everywhere. Families strengthen our communities by teaching important values such as compassion and honesty to their children. Families also offer a supportive environment and help ensure that children grow into responsible members of society. By providing guidance and unconditional love, parents shape the character of their children. My Administration believes that the strength of our Nation is built upon the foundation of strong families. To help support families, we have doubled the child tax credit, reduced the marriage penalty, and lowered tax rates. We are also committed to promoting positive youth development. The Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, supports organizations, including faith-based and community groups, that continue this important mission. All Americans are grateful to our Nation's military families, who have stood by their loved ones in times of war and peace. Our country will always be especially thankful for the sacrifices of our military personnel and for their devotion to duty and their love of country. During National Family Week, we pray for their safe return and for the families who await them at home. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 18 through November 24, 2007, as National Family Week. I invite the States, communities, and all the people of the United States to join together in observing this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation's families. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. GWBOLD.EPS [FR Doc. 07-5815 Filed 11-20-07; 10:06 am]

Connectionstraces to 3

Traces to 3 documents

U.S. Code