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BILLING CODE 4910-13-M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [MARAD 2007 0016] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB)approval for a new information collection related to MARAD's marine transportation economic impact model data needs. DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before February 4, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wassel Mashagbeh, Maritime Administration, MAR-700, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone:
(202)366-1715 or E-Mail: *wassel.mashagbeh@dot.gov* . Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title of Collection:* MARAD's Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model Data Needs. *Type of Request:* New Collection. *OMB Control Number:* 2133-New. *Form Numbers:* MA-1051, MA-1052. *Expiration Date of Approval:* Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. *Summary of Collection of Information:* This collection will provide current marine transportation system operational data for MARAD's Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model that is not available through other means. The model uses information collected through surveys of the maritime operating areas to develop a profile of the industry. Since the last survey in 1999, significant increases in fuel, surface transportation, and security costs have occurred, as well as the introduction of new information and environmental technologies that have substantially affected marine transportation system operations. *Need and Use of the Information:* MARAD's Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model is designed to explore and quantify the economic contribution of the nation's marine industry to our national economy, such as output, employment, and tax receipts. The information to be collected will provide the basis to calculate the impacts on other surface transportation modes (i.e., rail and truck) should marine transportation become unavailable in any given region. The last detailed collection of information occurred in 1999 during the development of the MARAD Port Kit. The agency is now proposing to update marine terminal and vessel operator cost information that has substantially changed since the last collection. Collecting up-to-date information is essential to ensure that the model accurately depicts the current economic environment of the U.S. maritime industry. No secondary sources of this information are readily available. *Description of Respondents:* The target population for the survey will be approximately 100 U.S. vessel and marine terminal operating companies. *Annual Responses:* 56. *Annual Burden:* 17.5. *Comments:* Comments should refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document. Written comments may be submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Comments also may be submitted by electronic means via the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Specifically address whether this information collection is necessary for proper performance of the functions of the agency and will have practical utility, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. All comments received will be available for examination at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. *EDT (or EST),* Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at *http://www.regulations.gov* . *Privacy Act:* Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://www.regulations.gov* . Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: November 26, 2007. Christine S. Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-23474 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [MARAD 2007 0017] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel ASPIRE. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-0017 at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-0017. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://www.regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ASPIRE is: *Intended Use:* “To use for charter for my own clients.” *Geographic Region:* “MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, DC, MD, VA, FL.” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78). Dated: November 26, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Christine Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-23472 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA Docket No. NHTSA-2007-0025] Meeting Notice AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Meeting notice. SUMMARY: NHTSA announces a meeting of the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) to be held in Washington, DC. This notice announces the date, time and location of the meeting, which will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 18, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT)1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Conference Room # 6, Main Floor, West Wing, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Drew Dawson, Director, Office of Emergency Medical Services, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., NTI-140, Washington, DC 20590, Telephone number
(202)366-9966; E-mail *Drew.Dawson@dot.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 10202 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEA-LU), Pub. L. 109-59, provided that the FICEMS consist of several officials from Federal agencies as well as a State emergency medical services director appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. SAFETEA-LU directed the Administrator of NHTSA, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Preparedness Division, Directorate of Emergency Preparedness and Response of the Department of Homeland Security, to provide administrative support to the Interagency Committee, including scheduling meetings, setting agendas, keeping minutes and records, and producing reports. This meeting of the FICEMS will focus on addressing the requirements of SAFETEA-LU and the opportunities for collaboration among the key Federal agencies involved in emergency medical services. The agenda will include: • Consideration of the FICEMS Technical Working Group report and recommendations. • Evidence-based Practice Guidelines. • National EMS Assessment. This meeting will be open to the public. Individuals wishing to register must provide their name, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail address to Drew Dawson by e-mail at *Drew.Dawson@dot.gov* or by telephone at
(202)366-9966 no later than December 12, 2007. Pre-registration is necessary to comply with security procedures. Picture I.D. must also be provided to enter the DOT Building and it is suggested that visitors arrive 30 minutes early in order to facilitate entry. The Visitor entrance is on the New Jersey Avenue side of the building. Minutes of the FICEMS Meeting will be available to the public online through the DOT Document Management System
(DMS)at: *http://dms.dot.gov* under the docket number listed at the beginning of this notice. Issued on: November 29, 2007. Marilena Amoni, Associate Administrator for Research & Program Development. [FR Doc. E7-23471 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 35088] Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corporation—Acquisition Exemption—Line of BNSF Railway Company AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT. ACTION: Notice of exemption. SUMMARY: The Board grants an exemption, under 49 U.S.C. 10502, from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10902 for the acquisition by Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corporation (IC&E), a Class II rail carrier, of approximately 18.5 miles of rail line owned by BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), a Class I rail carrier, extending from a connection with another BNSF line at milepost 1.74 near East Moline, IL, to the end of the line at milepost 20.31 at Ceffco, IL, near Albany, IL, subject to the labor protection required by 49 U.S.C. 10902(d), including a 60-day notice requirement. DATES: The exemption will be effective on December 28, 2007. Petitions to stay must be filed by December 14, 2007. Petitions to reopen must be filed by December 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 35088, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one copy of all pleadings must be served on petitioner's representatives: William C. Sippel and Thomas J. Litwiler, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North Wacker Drive, Suite 920, Chicago, IL 60606-2832. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Ziembicki,
(202)245-0386. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, e-mail, or call: ASAP Document Solutions, 9332 Annapolis Rd., Suite 103, Lanham, MD 20706; e-mail: *asapdc@verizon.net;* telephone:
(202)306-4004. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS at 1-800-877-8339.] Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at *http://www.stb.dot.gov.* Decided: November 28, 2007. By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Buttrey, and Commissioner Mulvey. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-23465 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustment ACTION: Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustment. SUMMARY: The United States Mint is announcing the price of the 2008 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin. Because of increases in the cost of silver, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin at the price indicated below, effective December 3, 2007: Product 2007 price New 2008 coin price American Eagle Silver Proof Coin $ 29.95 $ 31.95 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria C. Eskridge, Associate Director for Sales and Marketing; United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC 20220; or call 202-354-7500. Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5111, 5112 & 9701. Dated: November 28, 2007. Edmund C. Moy, Director, United States Mint. [FR Doc. E7-23487 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-02-P 72 232 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Presidential Documents Title 3— The President Proclamation 8207 of November 29, 2007 World AIDS Day, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting and preventing HIV/AIDS in America and around the world. We also remember those who have lost their lives to this terrible disease and those who continue to suffer. HIV/AIDS is a global challenge. In 2003, my Administration launched the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a $15 billion mobilization, to help support prevention, treatment, and care programs in some of the hardest hit countries around the world. PEPFAR's ABC approach—abstinence, being faithful, and using condoms—with abstinence as the only sure way to avoid the sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS, is helping stop the spread of this devastating disease. In the United States as well, HIV/AIDS affects too many of our families, neighbors, and friends. We continue to fund research to develop new methods of treatment and prevention, and to emphasize voluntary HIV screening as a routine part of health care. The Ryan White CARE Act has provided Americans in need with better access to medical care, antiretroviral treatments, and counseling. With medicine, support, and their own daily courage, many citizens are managing a condition that was once often fatal. The pandemic of HIV/AIDS can be defeated. The United States is taking the lead in this great effort, and we stand united with our international partners in combating this virus. We also recognize the essential role that faith-based and community organizations play in providing support and compassion to those living with the disease. By working together, we can give hope and comfort to millions. 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 December 1, 2007, as World AIDS Day. On this day and throughout the year, the red ribbon helps raise awareness of the importance of fighting HIV/AIDS. This year, the White House will display this symbol from the North Portico to represent America's commitment to this struggle. I urge the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in appropriate activities to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS and to provide support and comfort to those living with this disease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth 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. 07-5934 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am]
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- 49 CFR 1.66
- Pub. L. 105-383
- Pub. L. 107-295
- 46 CFR 388
- Pub. L. 109-59
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