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BILLING CODE 6116-01-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 21, 2007. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding

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

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: jDesk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), *OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV* or fax

(202)395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling

(202)720-8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Housing Service *Title:* Rural Rental Housing Program, 7 CFR Part 3560. *OMB Control Number:* 0575-0189. *Summary of Collection:* The programs covered by 7 CFR Part 3560 provide financing to support the development of adequate, affordable housing and rental units for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, and farm workers. Rural Housing Service

(RHS)is authorized to collect the information needed to administer these various programs under Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Sections 514 and 516 Farm Labor Housing loans and grants, and Section 521 Rental Assistance. *Need and Use of the Information:* The information collected by RHS is used to plan, manage, evaluate and account for Government resources. The reports are required to ensure the proper and judicious use of public funds. The purpose of the Multi-Family Housing programs is to provide adequate, affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary rental units for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and farm workers in rural areas. *Description of Respondents:* Business or other for profit: Individual or households; Farms; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents:* 500,000. *Frequency of Responses:* Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly; Monthly, Annually. *Total Burden Hours:* 1,138,607. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-23035 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XT-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Federal Excess Personal Property

(FEPP)Inventory AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Request for comment; notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the new information collection, Federal Excess Personal Property

(FEPP)Inventory. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 28, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Melissa Frey, USDA Forest Service, F&AM, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Mailstop Code: 1107, Washington, DC 20250-1107. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to

(202)205-1401; or by e-mail to *mfrey@fs.fed.us* . The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, Fire and Aviation Management—Room 2SO, 201 14th St., SW., Washington, DC 20024 during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to

(202)205-1483 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Frey, Fire and Aviation Management, phone:

(202)205-0955, *mfrey@fs.fed.us.* Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay Service

(FRS)at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Federal Excess Personal Property

(FEPP)Inventory. *OMB Number:* 0596-New. *Type of Request:* New. *Abstract:* The Forest Service acquires excess federally-owned property to loan to state cooperators for wildland fire fighting. Since the property belongs to the Forest Service, the proposed inventory system will facilitate reporting by state agencies to the Forest Service on the status and location of the property. Program authorities include, the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 483), and the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2101 (note)). Additional pertinent regulations include the USDA Organic Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 508a) and Federal Property Management Regulations 101-43.309-1, 101-43-313, and 101-43-314 (40 U.S.C. 483). State agencies will use the electronic database (Federal Excess Property Management Information System or FEPMIS) to submit information regarding property make, model, serial number, acquisition value, location, and acquisition date when an item is acquired or no longer needed. Forest Service property management technicians will collect the information from FEPMIS and enter it into a National Finance Center database (PROP), as required by Federal Property Management Regulations. Forest Service property management officers will analyze the data collected to ensure that the property accountability is accurate and no misuse of property is occurring. *Estimate of Annual Burden:* 2 minutes. *Type of Respondents:* State agency FEPP property managers. *Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:* 55. *Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent:* 300. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 5,800 hours. Comment is invited on:

(1)Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility;

(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: November 20, 2007. Kent P. Connaughton, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E7-23034 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service RIN 0596-AC61 Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for the Forest Service Proposed Wind Energy Directives (FSM 2720, FSH 2609.13 and FSH 2709.11) AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of extension of public comment period. SUMMARY: The Forest Service is extending the public comment period an additional 60 days, from November 23, 2007, to January 23, 2008, for the proposed directives for wind energy development on National Forest System

(NFS)lands. As stated in the original Public Notice which was published on Monday, September 24, 2007, **Federal Register** Vol. 72, No. 184, the Forest Service is proposing to amend its internal directives for special use authorizations and wildlife monitoring. Reviewers may obtain a copy of the proposed amendments from the address cited in the addresses section below or from the Forest Service home page on the World Wide Web at: *http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/permits/energy.htm.* Public comment is invited and will be considered in the development of final directives. DATES: Comments must be received by January 23, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Wind Energy Proposed Directives, *Attention:* Director, Lands Staff, 4th Floor-South, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop 1124, Washington, DC 20250, or by facsimile to

(202)205-1604. You may also submit comments by following the instructions at the Federal e-rulemaking portal at *http://www.regulations.gov.* All comments, including names and addresses when provided, will be placed in the record and will be available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received on the proposed directives in the USDA Forest Service Headquarters located at 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC, during regular business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Those wishing to inspect comments are encouraged to call ahead to

(202)205-1248 or

(202)205-0895 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Johnson, Minerals and Geology Management,

(703)605-4793, or Julett Denton, Lands Staff,

(202)205-1256. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Dated: November 20, 2007. Corbin L. Newman, Jr., Acting Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E7-22977 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Inviting Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program Preapplications for Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), an Agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area, announces the availability of two individual grants: one grant from the passenger transportation funds appropriated for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant

(RBEG)program and another grant for Federally Recognized Native American Tribes' (FRNAT) from funds appropriated for the RBEG program. USDA Rural Development will administer these awards under the RBEG program and 7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(2) for fiscal year

(FY)2008. Historically, Congress has appropriated funding for these specific programs. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a FY 2008 Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide an appropriation for these programs, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, submit applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within the current fiscal year. A subsequent notice identifying the amount received in the appropriations will be published, if any. Each grant is to be competitively awarded to a qualified national organization. One grant is for the provision of technical assistance to rural transportation projects. The other grant is for the provision of technical assistance to rural transportation projects operated by FRNAT's only. This notice will be amended to publish final funding levels, if any. DATES: The deadline for receipt of preapplications in the USDA Rural Development State Office is January 31, 2008. Applications received at a USDA Rural Development State Office after that date will not be considered for FY 2008 funding. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Mason, Loan Specialist, USDA Rural Development, USDA, STOP 3225, Room 6866, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-3225. *Telephone:*

(202)690-1433, Fax:

(202)720-2213. ADDRESSES: For additional information, entities wishing to apply for assistance should contact a USDA Rural Development State Office to obtain copies of the application package. A list of USDA Rural Development State Offices follows: District of Columbia, Rural Development Business Programs, USDA, Specialty Lenders Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3225, Room 6867, Washington, DC 20250-3225,

(202)720-1400. Alabama, USDA Rural Development State Office, Sterling Centre, Suite 601, 4121 Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL 36106-3683,

(334)279-3400/TDD

(334)279-3495. Alaska, USDA Rural Development State Office, 800 West Evergreen, Suite 201, Palmer, AK 99645-6539,

(907)761-7705/TDD

(907)761-8905. Arizona, USDA Rural Development State Office, 230 N. 1st Ave., Suite 206, Phoenix, AZ 85003,

(602)280-8701/TDD

(602)280-8705. Arkansas, USDA Rural Development State Office, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Room 3416, Little Rock, AR 72201-3225,

(501)301-3200/TDD

(501)301-3279. California, USDA Rural Development State Office, 430 G Street, # 4169, Davis, CA 95616-4169,

(530)792-5800/TDD

(530)792-5848. Colorado, USDA Rural Development State Office, 655 Parfet Street, Room E-100, Lakewood, CO 80215,

(720)544-2903/TDD

(720)544-2976. Delaware-Maryland, USDA Rural Development State Office, 1221 College Park Drive, Suite 200, Dover, DE 19904,

(302)857-3580/TDD

(302)857-3585. Florida/Virgin Islands, USDA Rural Development State Office, 4440 NW 25th Place, P.O. Box 147010, Gainesville, FL 32614-7010,

(352)338-3400/TDD

(352)338-3499. Georgia, USDA Rural Development State Office, Stephens Federal Building, 355 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601-2768,

(706)546-2162/TDD

(706)546-2034. Hawaii, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Room 311, 154 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720,

(808)933-8380/TDD

(808)933-8321. Idaho, USDA Rural Development State Office, 9173 West Barnes Dr., Suite A1, Boise, ID 83709,

(208)378-5600/TDD

(208)378-5644. Illinois, USDA Rural Development State Office, 2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821,

(217)403-6200/TDD

(217)403-6240. Indiana, USDA Rural Development State Office, 5975 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278,

(317)290-3100/TDD

(317)290-3343. Iowa, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Room 873, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309,

(515)284-4663/TDD

(515)284-4858. Kansas, USDA Rural Development State Office, 1303 SW. First American Place, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66604-4040,

(785)271-2700/TDD

(785)271-2767. Kentucky, USDA Rural Development State Office, 771 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40503,

(859)224-7300/TDD

(859)224-7422. Louisiana, USDA Rural Development State Office, 3727 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302,

(318)473-7921/TDD

(318)473-7655. Maine, USDA Rural Development State Office, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite 4, P.O. Box 405, Bangor, ME 04402-0405,

(207)990-9160/TDD

(207)942-7331. Massachusetts/Rhode Island/Connecticut, USDA Rural Development State Office, 451 West Street, Suite 2, Amherst, MA 01002-2999,

(413)253-4300/TDD

(413)253-4590. Michigan, USDA Rural Development State Office, 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI 48823,

(517)324-5190/TDD

(517)324-5169. Minnesota, USDA Rural Development State Office, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 410, St. Paul, MN 55101-1853,

(651)602-7800/TDD

(651)602-3799. Mississippi, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Suite 831, 100 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39269,

(601)965-4316/TDD

(601)965-5850. Missouri, USDA Rural Development State Office, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Parkade Center, Suite 235, Columbia, MO 65203,

(573)876-0976/TDD

(573)876-9480. Montana, USDA Rural Development State Office, 900 Technology Boulevard, Suite B, P.O. Box 850, Bozeman, MT 59771,

(406)585-2580/TDD

(406)585-2562. Nebraska, USDA Rural Development State Office Federal Building, Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508

(402)437-5551/TDD

(402)437-5093. Nevada, USDA Rural Development State Office, 1390 South Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703-5146,

(775)887-1222/TDD

(775)885-0633. New Jersey, USDA Rural Development State Office, 8000 Midlantic Drive, 5th Floor North, Suite 500, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054,

(856)787-7700/TDD

(856)787-7784. New Mexico, USDA Rural Development State Office, 6200 Jefferson Street, NE, Room 255, Albuquerque, NM 87109,

(505)761-4950/TDD

(505)761-4938. New York, USDA Rural Development State Office, The Galleries of Syracuse, 441 South Salina Street, Suite 357, Syracuse, NY 13202-2541,

(315)477-6400/TDD

(315)477-6447. North Carolina, USDA Rural Development State Office, 4405 Bland Road, Suite 260, Raleigh, NC 27609,

(919)873-2000/TDD

(919)873-2003. North Dakota, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Room 208, 220 East Rosser, P.O. Box 1737, Bismarck, ND 58502-1737,

(701)530-2037/TDD

(701)530-2113. Ohio, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Room 507, 200 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2418,

(614)255-2400/TDD

(614)255-2554. Oklahoma, USDA Rural Development State Office, 100 USDA, Suite 108, Stillwater, OK 74074-2654,

(405)742-1000/TDD

(405)742-1007. Oregon, USDA Rural Development State Office, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 801, Portland, OR 97232,

(503)414-3300/TDD

(503)414-3387. Pennsylvania, USDA Rural Development State Office, One Credit Union Place, Suite 330, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2996,

(717)237-2299/TDD

(717)237-2261. Puerto Rico, USDA Rural Development State Office, IBM Building, Suite 601, 654 Munos Rivera Avenue, San Juan, PR 00918-6106,

(787)766-5095/TDD

(787)766-5332. South Carolina, USDA Rural Development State Office, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 Assembly Street, Room 1007, Columbia, SC 29201,

(803)765-5163/TDD

(803)765-5697. South Dakota, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Room 210, 200 Fourth Street, SW., Huron, SD 57350,

(605)352-1100/TDD

(605)352-1147. Tennessee, USDA Rural Development State Office, 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203-1084,

(615)783-1300. Texas, USDA Rural Development State Office, Federal Building, Suite 102, 101 South Main, Temple, TX 76501,

(254)742-9700/TDD

(254)742-9712. Utah, USDA Rural Development State Office, Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Room 4311, Salt Lake City, UT 84138,

(801)524-4320/TDD

(801)524-3309. Vermont/New Hampshire, USDA Rural Development State Office, City Center, 3rd Floor, 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602,

(802)828-6000/TDD

(802)223-6365. Virginia, USDA Rural Development State Office, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 238, Richmond, VA 23229-5014,

(804)287-1550/TDD

(804)287-1753. Washington, USDA Rural Development State Office, 1835 Black Lake Boulevard SW., Suite B, Olympia, WA 98512-5715,

(360)704-7740/TDD

(360)704-7760. West Virginia, USDA Rural Development State Office, 75 High Street, Room 320, Morgantown, WV 26505-7500,

(304)284-4860/TDD

(304)284-4836. Wisconsin, USDA Rural Development State Office, 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481,

(715)345-7600/TDD

(715)345-7614. Wyoming, USDA Rural Development State Office, 100 East B, Federal Building, Room 1005, P.O. Box 11005, Casper, WY 82602-5006,

(307)233-6700/TDD

(307)233-6733. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Overview *Federal Agency:* Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Rural Development). *Funding Opportunity Title:* Rural Business Enterprise Grants. *Announcement Type:* Initial Announcement. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:* 10.769. *Dates:* Application Deadline: Completed applications must be received in the USDA Rural Development State Office no later than January 31, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 grant funding. Applications received after this date will not be eligible for FY 2008 grant funding. I. Funding Opportunity Description The RBEG program is authorized by section 310B(c)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT) (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(2)). Regulations are contained in 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G. The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. The program is administered on behalf of RBS at the State level by the USDA Rural Development State Offices. Assistance provided to rural areas under this program may include on-site technical assistance to local and regional governments, public transit agencies, and related nonprofit and for-profit organizations in rural areas; the development of training materials; and the provision of necessary training assistance to local officials and agencies in rural areas. Awards under the RBEG passenger transportation program will be made on a competitive basis using specific selection criteria contained in 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G, and in accordance with section 310B(c)(2) of the CONACT. Information required to be in the application package include Forms SF 424; “Application for Federal Assistance;” RD 1940-20, “Request for Environmental Information;” Scope of Work Narrative; Income Statement; Balance Sheet or Audit for previous 3 years; AD-1047, “Debarment/Suspension Certification;” AD-1048, “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion;” AD-1049, “Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements;” Restrictions on Lobbying, RD 400-1; “Equal Opportunity Agreement;” RD 400-4, “Assurance Agreement;” Letter stating Board authorization to obtain assistance; and Letter certifying citizenship, as referenced in 7 CFR 1942.307(b). For the FRNAT grant, which must benefit Federally Recognized Native American Tribes, at least 75 percent of the benefits of the project must be received by members of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes. The project that scores the greatest number of points based on the RBEG selection criteria and the discretionary points will be selected for each grant. Applications will be tentatively scored by the State Offices and submitted to the National Office for review, final scoring, and selection. Applicants must be qualified national nonprofit organizations with experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural communities for the purpose of improving passenger transportation service or facilities. To be considered “national” RBS requires a qualified organization to provide evidence that it operates rural transportation assistance programming in multiple States. There is not a requirement to use the grant funds in a multi-State area. Under this notice, grants will be made to qualified, private, nonprofit organizations for the provision of technical assistance and training to rural communities for the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or facilities. Definitions The definitions are published at 7 CFR 1942.304. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Grant. *Fiscal Year Funds:* FY 2008. *Total Funding:* To be determined by appropriations bill. *Approximate Number of Awards:* Two. *Average Award:* Will be determined by amount received in appropriations. This Notice will be amended to provide this information once an appropriation has been enacted. *Anticipated Award Date:* April 30, 2008. III. Eligibility Information A. Eligible Applicants To be considered eligible, an entity must be a public body or private non-profit corporation serving rural areas. Grants will be competitively awarded to one or more qualified national organizations. B. Cost Sharing or Matching Matching funds are not required. C. Other Eligibility Requirements Applications will only be accepted from qualified national organizations to provide technical assistance for rural transportation. D. Completeness Eligibility Applications will not be considered for funding if they do not provide sufficient information to determine eligibility or are missing required elements. IV. Fiscal Year 2008 Application and Submission Information: A. Address To Request Application Package For further information, entities wishing to apply for assistance should contact the USDA Rural Development State Office identified in this NOFA to obtain copies of the application package. B. Content and Form of Submission An application must contain all of the required elements. Each application received in a USDA Rural Development State Office will be reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the eligible purposes contacted in section 310B(c) of the CONACT. Each selection priority criterion outlined in 7 CFR 1942.305 (b)(3), must be addressed in the application. Failure to address any of the criteria will result in a zero-point score for that criterion and will impact the overall evaluation of the application. Copies of 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G, will be provided by any interested applicant making a request to a USDA Rural Development State Office listed in this notice. All projects to receive technical assistance through these passenger transportation grant funds are to be identified when the applications are submitted to the USDA Rural Development State Office. Multiple project applications must identify each individual project, indicate the amount of funding requested for each individual project, and address the criteria as stated above for each individual project. For multiple-project applications, the average of the individual project scores will be the score for that application. C. Submission Dates and Times *Application Deadline Date:* January 31, 2008. *Explanation of Deadlines:* Applications must be in the USDA Rural Development State Office by the deadline date. V. Application Review Information The National Office will score applications based on the grant selection criteria and weights contained in 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G and will select a grantee subject to the grantee's satisfactory submission of the additional items required by 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G and the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions. VI. Award Administration Information A. Award Notices Successful applicants will receive notification for funding from the USDA Rural Development State Office. Applicants must comply with all applicable statutes and regulations before the grant award will be approved. Unsuccessful applications will receive notification by mail. B. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Additional requirements that apply to grantees selected for this program can be found in the 7 CFR 1942, subpart G and 7 CFR chapter XXX. VII. Agency Contacts For general questions about this announcement, please contact your USDA Rural Development State Office identified in this NOFA. *Nondiscrimination Statement:* “The U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA)prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at

(202)720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call

(800)795-3272 (voice) or

(202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.” Dated: November 19, 2007. Ben Anderson, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E7-22986 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). *Title:* Technology Letter of Explanation. *OMB Control Number:* 0694-0047. *Form Number(s):* None. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 10,964. *Number of Respondents:* 6,313. *Average Hours Per Response:* Letter of Assurance, 30 minutes; and Technology. Letter of Explanation, 2 hours. *Needs and Uses:* The information contained in the Technology Letter of Explanation, and the Letter of Assurance will assure BIS that no unauthorized technical data will be exported for unauthorized end-uses or to unauthorized destinations. This will also provide assurance of compliance to U.S. national security and foreign policy programs. *Affected Public:* Businesses and other for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,

(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number

(202)395-7285 or via the Internet at *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov* . Dated: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22994 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-33-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* International Trade Administration (ITA). *Title:* ITA Environmental Technologies Non-Tariff Barriers Survey. *OMB Control Number:* 0625-0241. *Form Number(s):* ITA-4150P. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 33. *Number of Respondents:* 200. *Average Hours Per Response:* 10 minutes. *Needs and Uses* : The environmental technologies industry has cited the proliferation of non-tariff barriers as a factor that is making U.S. exporting more difficult. This factor has been cited across all sub-sectors of environmental technologies products and all global geographic regions. The collection of information related to the experience of U.S. exporters with regard to these non-tariff measures is essential to the mission of the U.S. Department of Commerce's ITA, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,

(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(202)395-7285 or via the Internet at *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov* . Dated: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22996 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* International Trade Administration (ITA). *Title:* Information on Articles for Physically or Mentally Handicapped Persons Imported Free of Duty. *OMB Control Number:* 0625-0118. *Form Number(s):* ITA-362P. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 188. *Number of Respondents:* 180. *Average Hours Per Response:* 4 minutes. *Needs and Uses:* When Congress enacted legislation to implement the Nairobi Protocol to the Florence Agreement, it included a provision for the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security to collect information on the import of articles for the handicapped. The form ITA-362P, Information on Articles for Physically or Mentally Handicapped Persons Imported Free of Duty, is the instrument by which statistical information is obtained to assess whether the duty-free treatment of articles for the handicapped has had a significant adverse impact on a domestic industry (or portion thereof) manufacturing or producing a like or directly competitive article. Without the collection of this information, it would be impossible for ITA to make a sound determination of the adverse impact and the President to appropriately redress the situation. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government; federal government; individuals or households. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain a benefit. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,

(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov.* Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number

(202)395-7285 or via the Internet at *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.* Dated: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22997 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Procedures for Acceptance or Rejection of a Rated Order AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, DOC. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202)482-4896, *lhall@bis.doc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection is necessary for administration and enforcement of delegated authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061, et seq.) and the selective Service Act of 1948 (50 U.S.C. App. 468). Any person (supplier) who receives a priority rated order under Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS)regulation (15 CFR 700) must notify the customer of acceptance or rejection of that order within a specified period of time. Also, if shipment against a priority rated order will be delayed, the supplier must immediately notify the customer. The purpose of this authority is to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services to meet current national defense and civil emergency preparedness program requirements. II. Method of Collection Paper form or electronically. III. Data *OMB Control Number:* 0694-0092. *Form Number(s):* None. *Type of Review:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 18,000. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 1 to 15 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 21,963. *Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public:* $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on:

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

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22993 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-33-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Export and Reexport Controls for Iraq AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, DOC. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202)482-4896, *lhall@bis.doc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The primary purpose of this collection of information is to maintain an expedited export license type developed specifically for exports and reexports of controlled items destined to civil infrastructure rebuilding projects in Iraq. The name given this license type is the Special Iraq Reconstruction License or SIRL. The information covered under this collection is furnished by U.S. exporters when applying for an export license. The export license is authorized under OMB 0694-0088 “Multipurpose Application.” This collection involves additional information and documentation about the project in Iraq which are necessary to properly evaluate the request. II. Method of Collection Information will be supplied electronically via the BIS SNAP-R system or in paper form. III. Data *OMB Control Number:* 0694-0129. *Form Number(s):* None. *Type of Review:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 25. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 3 to 3.5 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 93. *Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public:* $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on:

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

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22998 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-33-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of partially closed meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet Tuesday, December 11, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology is composed of fifteen members appointed by the Director of NIST who are eminent in such fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international relations. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Institute, its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The agenda will include an update on NIST and its R&D priorities, NIST's vision for 2017, and strategic plan; an overview presentation on the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system; break-out sessions of the Information Technology and Nanotechnology subcommittees to discuss NIST's programs and plans and how they fit into the national agenda with input back to the full committee. Discussions on NIST budget and planning information scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and to end at 8:30 a.m. on December 11 will be closed. The agenda may change to accommodate Committee business. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST Web site at *http://www.nist.gov/director/vcat/agenda.htm* . Anyone wishing to attend this meeting should submit name, e-mail address and phone number to Denise Herbert ( *denise.herbert@nist.gov* or 301-975-5607) no later than December 7, 2007. DATES: The meeting will convene on December 11, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. and will adjourn on December 12, 2007 at 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Historic Charleston, 181 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Herbert, Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1000, telephone number

(301)975-5607. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on November 19, 2007, that portions of the meeting of the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology which deal with discussion of sensitive budget and planning information that would cause harm to third parties if publicly shared be closed in accordance with section 10

(d)of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S. C. app. 2. Dated: November 20, 2007. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7-23032 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Announcing a Meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, DOC. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday, December 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be open to the public. The Advisory Board was established by the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-235) and amended by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-347) to advise the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of NIST on security and privacy issues pertaining to federal computer systems. Details regarding the Board's activities are available at *http://csrc.nist.gov/ispab/* . DATES: The meeting will be held on December 6, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and December 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the George Washington University Cafritz Conference Center, 800 21st Street, NW., Room 405, Washington, DC. Agenda —Welcome and Overview. —NIST Computer Security Division

(CSD)Update. —DHS National Communication Systems Update. —Identify Management Briefing. —System Assurance Activities Update. —Privacy Technology White Paper Update. —ISPAB Work Plan Discussion and Panel on Einstein Program. —Federal IT Security Products. —ISPAB Work Plan Discussion on SISA Alliance. —Social Networking and Security Briefing. Note that agenda items may change without notice because of possible unexpected schedule conflicts of presenters. *Public Participation:* The Board agenda will include a period of time, not to exceed thirty minutes, for oral comments and questions from the public. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Members of the public who are interested in speaking are asked to contact the Board Secretariat at the telephone number indicated below. In addition, written statements are invited and may be submitted to the Board at any time. Written statements should be directed to the ISPAB Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930. It would be appreciated if 25 copies of written material were submitted for distribution to the Board and attendees no later than November 20, 2007. Approximately 15 seats will be available for the public and media. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pauline Bowen, Board Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930, telephone:

(301)975-2938. Dated: November 20, 2007. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7-23023 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-CN-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Cooperative Charting Programs AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOC. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Ken Forster, 301-713-2737 or *ken.forster@noaa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members report observations of changes that require additions, corrections or revisions to Nautical Charts, on the NOAA Form 77-05. The U.S. Power Squadrons use a Web site to report the same information. The information provided is used by NOAA National Ocean Service to maintain and prepare new additions that are used nationwise by commercial and recreational navigators. II. Method of Collection Methods of submittal include Internet and facsimile transmission of paper forms. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0648-0022. *Form Number:* NOAA 77-5. *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,025. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 2 1/2 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 4,400. *Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public:* $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on:

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

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

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

(FED)in Santa Cruz, California. ADDRESSES: The application, permit, and related documents are available for review by appointment at: Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 315, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (ph: 707-575-6097, fax: 707-578-3435, e-mail at: *Jeffrey.Jahn@noaa.gov* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Jahn at 707-575-6097, or e-mail: *Jeffrey.Jahn@noaa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority The issuance of permits and permit modifications, as required by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (ESA), is based on a finding that such permits/modifications:

(1)are applied for in good faith;

(2)would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject of the permits; and

(3)are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Permits and modifications are issued in accordance with and are subject to the ESA and NMFS regulations (50 CFR parts 222-226) governing listed fish and wildlife permits. Species Covered in This Notice This notice is relevant to federally threatened Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon ( *Oncorhynchus kisutch* ), endangered Central California Coast coho salmon ( *O. kisutch* ), threatened California Coastal Chinook salmon ( *O. tshawytscha* ), endangered Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon ( *O. tshawytscha* ), threatened Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon ( *O. tshawytscha* ), threatened Northern California steelhead ( *O. mykiss* ), threatened Central California Coast steelhead ( *O. mykiss* ), threatened California Central Valley steelhead ( *O. mykiss* ), threatened South-Central California Coast steelhead ( *O. mykiss* ), and endangered Southern California steelhead ( *O. mykiss* ). Permit Issued A notice of the receipt of an application for a scientific research permit (1044 Modification 4) was published in the **Federal Register** on August 16, 2006 (71 FR 47179). Permit 1044 Modification 4 was issued to SWFSC FED on July 26, 2007. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes SWFSC FED to capture (by backpack electrofishing, seine, rotary screw trap, fyke-net trap, pipe-trap, weir-trap, or hook-and-line), sample (by collection of scales, fin-clips, or stomach contents), mark (using fin-clips, passive integrated transponder

(PIT)tags, visible implant elastomer

(VIE)tags, or visible implant alpha (VI alpha) tags), and release juvenile Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon, Central California Coast coho salmon, California Coastal Chinook salmon, Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, Northern California steelhead, Central California Coast steelhead, California Central Valley steelhead, South-Central California Coast steelhead, and Southern California steelhead. Permit 1044 Modification 4 also authorizes SWFSC FED to capture (by seine, weir-trap, or hook-and-line), sample (by collection of scales or fin-clips), mark (using fin-clips, PIT tags, or external anchor tags), and release adult Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon and Northern California steelhead. In addition, Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes SWFSC FED to capture, handle, sample (by collection of scales, fin-clips, or other tissue), mark, and release adult carcasses of Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon, Central California Coast coho salmon, California Coastal Chinook salmon, Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, and Northern California steelhead. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes unintentional lethal take of juvenile Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon, Central California Coast coho salmon, California Coastal Chinook salmon, Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, Northern California steelhead, Central California Coast steelhead, California Central Valley steelhead, South-Central California Coast steelhead, and Southern California steelhead not to exceed 2.5 percent of fish captured. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes unintentional lethal take of adult Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon and Northern California steelhead not to exceed 1 percent of fish captured. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes intentional lethal take of 500 juvenile Northern California steelhead, 300 juvenile Central California Coast steelhead, 300 juvenile California Central Valley steelhead, and 200 juvenile South-Central California Coast steelhead. Permit 1044 Modification 4 is for research to be conducted in streams and estuaries throughout the State of California. The purpose of the research is to support conservation and recovery planning of ESA-listed salmonids, address information needs identified by NMFS, and contribute to the general body of scientific knowledge pertaining to ESA-listed salmonids. Permit 1044 Modification 4 expires on December 31, 2012. Dated: November 21, 2007. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-23093 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XC38 Marine Mammals; File No. 1034-1854 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Markus Horning, Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, Oregon State University, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365 has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1034-1854. ADDRESSES: The amendment and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521; and Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-4213; phone (562)980-4001; fax (562)980-4018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Tammy Adams, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 10, 2007, notice was published in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 51621) that an amendment of Permit No. 1034-1854, had been requested by the above-named individual. The requested amendment has been granted under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The permit amendment authorizes the permit holder to

(1)increase the number of blood samples taken from animals with Evans blue dye administered;

(2)leave satellite data transmitters on adult females until they fall off during the annual molt, rather than removing them at the end of the field season; and

(3)opportunistically attach satellite transmitters to selected adult females older than 21 years when first encountered, for subsequent recapture, sampling, and outfitting with remaining telemetry devices. The permit holder is also authorized to collect opportunistic fecal samples and import them into the U.S.. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: November 21, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-23063 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XE10 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), its Mid-Atlantic section of the Monkfish Committee, its Squid, Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee, its Bycatch/Limited Access Committee, and its Executive Committee will hold public meetings. DATES: The meetings will be held on Monday, December 10, 2007 through Thursday, December 14, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Harmon Meadow, 300 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094; telephone:

(201)348-2000. *Council address* : Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 300 S. New Street, Dover, DE 19904; telephone:

(302)674-2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone:

(302)674-2331, ext. 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Monday, December 10, the Council will convene to conduct a workshop on the impact of the Reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Act on its specification setting process. On Tuesday, December 11, the Council will convene jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. From 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the Mid-Atlantic section of the Monkfish Committee will meet. On Wednesday, December 12, the Council will convene at 8 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. From 1:15 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. the Squid, Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee will meet. From 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the Bycatch / Limited Access Committee will meet. On Thursday, December 13, the Executive Committee will meet from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. The Council will convene at 9 a.m. and remain in session until approximately 12 p.m. Agenda items by day for the Council's committees and the Council itself are: Monday, December 10 - The Council will convene to conduct a workshop on the impact of the Reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Act on its specification setting process. Tuesday, December 11 - The Council will convene jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASFMC) Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board. They will review and discuss the Monitoring Committee's and the Advisory Panel's recommendations on summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational management measures, and develop and approve management measures for the 2008 summer flounder recreational fisheries. The Mid-Atlantic section of the Monkfish Committee will review and discuss action taken by the New England Council regarding Framework 5 and 6, and develop a Council position regarding Framework 5 and Framework 6. Wednesday, December 12 - The Council will conduct its regular business session to approve October Council minutes, approve actions from the October meeting, and receive various organizational reports. The Council will review and approve the final action on Framework 5 to the Monkfish FMP. There will be an awards presentation to recognize the 2007 Fisheries Achievement Award winner. The Squid, Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee will review management alternatives to address the mackerel limited entry program. The Bycatch/Limited Access Committee will receive an update on the National Bycatch Report. Thursday, December 13 - The Executive Committee will review the Scientific and Statistical Committee

(SSC)membership process and SSC member stipends. The Council will then convene to receive a Marine Debris presentation and Committee reports, review and approve changes to the Statement of Organization, Practices, and Procedures

(SOPP)related to the SSC role, address reappointment of existing members, fill two vacancies on the SSC, and discuss the concept of adjunct SSC members. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the Council for discussion, these issues may not be the subject of formal Council action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final actions to address such emergencies. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Bryan,

(302)674-2331 ext: 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: November 21, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-23018 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XE12 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) Multispecies (Groundfish) Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: The two-day meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at 9 a.m. and Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, One Newbury Street, Peabody, MA 01960; telephone:

(978)535-4600. *Council address* : New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone:

(978)465-0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Multispecies (Groundfish) Committee will meet for two days to consider additional issues for Amendment 16 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The items of discussion in the committee's agenda are as follows: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 The Committee will continue to develop a process for allocation of groundfish species and a process to set the Annual Catch Limits (ACL's) and Accountability Measures (AM's)for the recreational users. It also will continue to develop days-at-sea

(DAS)measures to meet the mortality requirements set under Amendment 13, establishing a process to set ACL's and AM's for the common pool commercial users, and developing DAS transfer and leasing taxes. The Committee may also consider other DAS measures necessary to complete its work for Amendment 16. Thursday, December 13, 2007 The Committee will finish any uncompleted issues from day one and work on the following items: Measures for sector management to include baseline time-frame; allocation mechanisms, replacing the 20% species cap; monitoring mechanisms for sectors. The Committee may also consider other sector issues and any measures necessary to complete its work for Amendment 16. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul J. Howard (see ADDRESSES ) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: November 21, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-23019 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0013] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Cost or Pricing Data Requirements and Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR)Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning cost or pricing data requirements and information other than cost or pricing data. The clearance currently expires on May 31, 2008. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Chambers, Contract Policy Division, GSA

(202)501-3221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The Truth in Negotiations Act requires the Government to obtain certified cost or pricing data under certain circumstances. Contractors may request an exemption from this requirement under certain conditions and provide other information instead. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 33,332. *Responses Per Respondent:* 6. *Total Responses:* 199,992. *Hours Per Response:* 50.51. *Total Burden Hours:* 10,101,684. *OBTAINING COPIES OF PROPOSALS:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone

(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0013, Cost or Pricing Data Requirements and Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data, in all correspondence. Dated: November 8, 2007. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. [FR Doc. 07-5836 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am]

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