Notices. Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan, Rocky Mountain National Park

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BILLING CODE 4312-52-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Elk and Vegetation Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan, Rocky Mountain National Park. SUMMARY: Pursuant to National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

This Final Plan analyzes five alternatives, including a no action alternative, to manage elk and vegetation within the Park. Alternative 3, the preferred alternative, would use a variety of conservation tools including fencing, redistribution of elk, vegetation restoration and lethal reduction of elk (culling). The number of elk removed would vary each year based on annual population surveys and hunter success outside the park. DATES: The National Park Service will execute a Record of Decision

(ROD)no sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of the Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement. ADDRESSES: Information will be available for public inspection

(1)online at *http://parkplanning.nps.gov,*

(2)in the office of the Superintendent, Vaughn Baker, 1000 West Hwy. 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, 80517, 970-586-1206,

(3)at all Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers,

(4)at the Estes Park Public Library, 335 East Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, Colorado 80517, 970-586-8116,

(5)at the Juniper Library at Grand Lake, P.O. Box 506, 316 Garfield Street, Grand Lake, CO 80447-0506, Phone: 970-627-8353, and

(6)at the municipal libraries in Boulder, Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins, and Granby, Colorado. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Therese Johnson, 1000 West Hwy. 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado 80517, 970-586-1262, *therese_johnson@nps.gov* . Dated: September 4, 2007. Anthony J. Schetzsle, Deputy Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E7-23936 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-08-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Intent To Prepare a General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement, for the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, in Kinderhook, NY in the County of Columbia, and To Conduct Public Scoping Meetings AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan for Martin Van Buren National Historic Site and to hold public scoping meetings. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), as amended, the National Park Service

(NPS)is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for the General Management Plan

(GMP)for the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

(NHS)in Kinderhook, New York. This effort will result in a comprehensive general management plan that encompasses preservation of natural and cultural resources, visitor use and interpretation, park carrying capacity and any necessary facilities. The planning area includes Martin Van Buren's home from 1839-62, Lindenwald, various out buildings and roads and the 39 acres that comprise the entire National Historic Site established by Congress in 1974. Attention will also be given to resources outside the boundaries that may affect the integrity of the site. The GMP/EIS will be prepared by planners in the NPS Northeast Region and park staff with assistance from advisors and consultants, and will propose a long-term approach to managing the Martin Van Buren NHS. Consistent with the site's mission, NPS policy, and other laws and regulations, alternatives will be developed to guide the management of the Martin Van Buren NHS over the next 15 to 20 years. The GMP/EIS will address a range of management alternatives for natural and cultural resource protection, visitor use and interpretation, park carrying capacity, facilities development and operations. A `no-action' alternative will also be considered and an agency preferred management alternative selected. The EIS will assess the impacts of the alternatives presented in the GMP. *Meeting Notices:* Public scoping meetings will be scheduled and consist of a discussion of the GMP/EIS process including ways that the public can be involved in providing and receiving information, and reviewing and commenting upon the draft GMP/EIS. The purpose of the meetings will be to solicit public input prior to formally undertaking the GMP/EIS. The place and time of public scoping meetings will be announced by the National Park Service

(NPS)and noticed in local newspapers serving the area. Scoping and other periodic public meeting notices and information regarding the GMP/EIS will also be placed on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment

(PEPC)Web site at *http://parkplanning.gov* for continuing public review and comment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Dattilio, Superintendent, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, New York 12106, Telephone: 518-758-6986. E-mail: *dan_dattilio@nps.gov* Peter Samuel, Community Planner/Project Manager, National Park Service, Division of Park Planning and Special Studies, 200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Telephone: 215-597-1848. E-mail: *peter_samuel@nps.gov* Dated: August 28, 2007. John A. Latschar, Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E7-24010 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-W3-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Termination of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Resource Study AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Termination of preparation of an environmental impact statement. SUMMARY: This notice announces the termination of the process to develop an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Resource Study. The study area includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia. In accordance with section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service published a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in the **Federal Register** on March 5, 2002. Subsequent scoping did not reveal the potential for significant adverse impacts or controversy; therefore, it was determined that an Environmental Assessment

(EA)would suffice to address National Environmental Policy Act requirements for this study. The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Resource Study and Environmental Assessment was made available for public review starting 11/13/2006, and the comment period ended 5/4/2007. Based on the results of public comments, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was prepared for review and approval by the NPS Northeast Regional Director. The study report can be viewed at the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment

(PEPC)Web site at: *http://parkplanning.nps.gov/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terrence Moore, Chief of Planning and Special Studies, National Park Service, Northeast Region, 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Dated: September 24, 2007. Dennis R. Reidenbach, Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service. Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on Thursday, December 6, 2007. [FR Doc. E7-24009 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-52-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126-1128 (Preliminary)] Certain Lightweight Thermal Paper From China, Germany, and Korea Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports from China of certain lightweight thermal paper, 2 provided for in subheadings 4811.90.80 and 4811.90.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value

(LTFV)and subsidized by the Government of China. 3 The Commission determines that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain lightweight thermal paper from Germany that are alleged to be sold in the United States at LTFV. 4 The Commission also determines that imports of certain lightweight thermal paper from Korea are negligible, and therefore, terminates its investigation with regard to Korea. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 “Certain lightweight thermal paper” is thermal paper with a basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (“g/m 2 ”) (with a tolerance of ±4.0 g/m 2 ) or less; irrespective of dimensions; with or without a base coat on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) on one or both sides that is a mixture of the dye and the developer that react and form an image when heat is applied; with or without a top coat; and without an adhesive backing. Certain lightweight thermal paper is typically (but not exclusively) used in point-of-sale applications such as ATM receipts, credit card receipts, gas pump receipts, and retail store receipts. 3 Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane determines that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of subject imports of lightweight thermal paper from China that are alleged to be sold at LTFV and subsidized. 4 Chairman Daniel R. Pearson, Vice Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, and Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun dissenting. Commissioners Charlotte R. Lane and Dean A. Pinkert's determinations are on the basis of reasonable indication of material injury. Commissioner Irving A. Williamson's determination is on the basis of reasonable indication of threat of material injury. Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations concerning certain lightweight thermal paper from China and Germany. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the **Federal Register** as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) and 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Background On September 19, 2007, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by Appleton Papers, Inc., Appleton, WI, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV imports of certain lightweight thermal paper from China, Germany, and Korea and by reason of subsidized imports from China. Accordingly, effective September 19, 2007, the Commission instituted antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126-1128 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the **Federal Register** of September 27, 2007 (72 FR 54926). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on October 10, 2007, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determinations in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on November 27, 2007. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3964 (November 2007), entitled *Certain Lightweight Thermal Paper from China, Germany, and Korea: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126-1128 (Preliminary).* Issued: December 5, 2007. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-23914 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated July 31, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on August 9, 2007, (72 FR 44859-44860), Aptuit (Allendale), Inc., 75 Commerce Drive, Allendale, New Jersey 07401, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Noroxymorphone (9668), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the basic class of controlled substance for clinical trials and research. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and determined that the registration of Aptuit (Allendale), Inc. to import the basic class of controlled substance is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Aptuit (Allendale), Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and § 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic class of controlled substance listed. Dated: October 31, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-23978 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,101] American Woodmark, Hardy County Plant, Moorefield, Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated November 8, 2007, Carpenters Industrial Council, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on October 17, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on October 31, 2007 (72 FR 61685). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of kitchen cabinet parts did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided additional information concerning the interpretation of facts of the investigation. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and the existing record and therefore the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed in Washington, DC, this 30th day of November, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-23912 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,414] Consistent Textile Industries Dallas, North Carolina; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration On November 27, 2007, the Department of Labor (Department) received a request for administrative reconsideration of the Department's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The negative determination was issued on November 13, 2007. The Department's Notice of determination will soon be published in the **Federal Register** . The negative determination was based on the Department's findings that, during the relevant period, the subject firm did not separate or threaten to separate a significant number or proportion of workers as required by Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. The petition stated that two workers were separated and the company official stated in the initial investigation that the company consisted of fewer than 50 workers. In the request for reconsideration, a worker alleged that three workers were separated from the subject firm during the relevant period. The Department has carefully reviewed the worker's request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 29th day of November 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-23908 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance

(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the period of *November 26 through November 30, 2007.* In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made for secondarily affected workers of a firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(b) of the Act must be met.

(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;

(2)The workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and

(3)Either—

(A)The workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or

(B)A loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. 1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. 2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. 3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse). Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,404; Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, Full Cast—Assembly Area, Berea, KY: October 28, 2006.* *TA-W-62,171; Everett Charles Technologies, Clifton Park, NY: September 11, 2006* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,373; Mahle Industries, Inc., Holland, MI: October 24, 2006* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) of the Trade Act have been met. *NONE* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) of the Trade Act have been met. *NONE* Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,242; Weyerhaeuser Company, Veneer Technologies, Elma, WA: October 1, 2006* *TA-W-62,337; Robert Bosch Corporation, Automotive Chassie Division, St. Joseph, MI: June 9, 2007* *TA-W-62,436; Council Company, LLC, Plant #1, On-Site Leased Workers of Stewart Staffing, Denton, NC: November 7, 2006* *TA-W-62,445; Samson Manufacturing Co., A Division of S Lichtenberg and Company, Inc., Waynesboro, GA: December 20, 2007* *TA-W-62,451; Hickory Dyeing and Winding Co., Inc., On-Site Leased Workers from Foothills Staffing, Hickory, NC: November 9, 2006* *TA-W-62,263; W. B. Marvin Manufacturing Co., Urbana, OH: September 28, 2006* *TA-W-62,297; Delphi Corporation, Electronics and Safety Division, Oak Creek, WI: October 10, 2006* . *TA-W-62,399; Wausau Paper, Printing and Writing LLC, Groveton, NH: October 31, 2006* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,350; Hewlett Packard Company, Inkjet Supplies Business, Leased Workers of Technical Aid, dba TAC World Co., Boise, ID: September 24, 2007* *TA-W-62,372; Tree Island Fastener, Division of Tree Island Industries, On-Site Leased Workers of Express Temporary, Ferndale, WA: October 22, 2006* *TA-W-62,382; Milsco Manufacturing Company, A Unit of Jason, Inc., Milwaukee, WI: October 25, 2006* *TA-W-62,446; VF Jeanswear Service Support Center, 1421 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC: December 16, 2007* *TA-W-62,323; Teradyne, Inc., Operations Division of Semi-Conductor Test Division/Leased Workers DCI Corp., North Reading, MA: October 17, 2006* *TA-W-62,434; Arrow Home Fashions, Anaheim, CA: November 6, 2006* *TA-W-62,461; Universal Tire Mold, Inc., A Subsidiary of Saehwa, Inc., Corinth Division, Corinth, MS: November 13, 2006* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,410; Small-Pak Chemicals, Inc., Pineville, NC: November 2, 2006* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *NONE* Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. The Department has determined that criterion

(1)of Section 246 has not been met. The firm does not have a significant number of workers 50 years of age or older. *TA-W-62,171; Everett Charles Technologies, Clifton Park, NY* The Department has determined that criterion

(2)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *TA-W-62,404; Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, Full Cast—Assembly Area, Berea, KY* *TA-W-62,373; Mahle Industries, Inc., Holland, MI.* The Department has determined that criterion

(3)of Section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *NONE * Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for worker adjustment assistance have not been met for the reasons specified. Because the workers of the firm are not eligible to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) (employment decline) have not been met. *TA-W-62,365; West Point Home, Inc., Bed Division, Biddeford, ME.* *TA-W-62,440; Evergy, Inc., Vitrus Division, Pawtucket, RI* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-62,390; Erdman Furniture Group, Techline USA Division, Waunakee, WI* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-62,134; Mohawk ESV., Inc., Home Division, Hiawassee, GA.* *TA-W-62,158; Intel Corporation, Fab 11 Plant Division, Rio Rancho, NM.* *TA-W-62,189; Diaz Intermediates Corporation, West Memphis, AR.* *TA-W-62,207; Diaz Intermediates Corporation, Brockport, NY.* *TA-W-62,442; Infinite Graphics, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.* The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-62,160; Dataproducts USA LLC, A Division of Clover Holdings, Inc., Calexico, CA.* *TA-W-62,357; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Valley, AL.* *TA-W-62,357A; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Albertville, MN.* *TA-W-62,357AA; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Valdosta, GA.* *TA-W-62,357B; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Allen, TX.* *TA-W-62,357BB; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Williamsburg, VA.* *TA-W-62,357C; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Birch Run, MI.* *TA-W-62,357CC; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Wrentham, MA.* *TA-W-62,357D; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Birmingham, AL.* *TA-W-62,357E; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Boaz, AL.* *TA-W-62,357F; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Burlington, NC.* *TA-W-62,357G; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Cabazon, CA.* *TA-W-62,357H; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Clinton, CT.* *TA-W-62,357I; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Columbus, GA.* *TA-W-62,357J; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Commerce, GA.* *TA-W-62,357K; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Dalton, GA.* *TA-W-62,357L; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Dawsonville, GA.* *TA-W-62,357M; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Destin, FL.* *TA-W-62,357N; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Edinburgh, IN.* *TA-W-62,357O; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Ellenton, FL.* *TA-W-62,357P; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Fairburn, GA.* *TA-W-62,357Q; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Foley, AL.* *TA-W-62,357R; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Howell, MI.* *TA-W-62,357S; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Lamarque, TX.* *TA-W-62,357T; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Lumberton, NC.* *TA-W-62,357U; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, New Braunfels, TX.* *TA-W-62,357V; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Park City, UT.* *TA-W-62,357W; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Pigeon Forge, TN.* *TA-W-62,357X; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, San Marcos, TX.* *TA-W-62,357Y; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Sarasota, FL.* *TA-W-62,357Z; WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, St. Augustine, FL.* *TA-W-62,403; Quality Industrial Services, Inc., Madisonville, KY.* *TA-W-62,437; Mirador International, LLC, High Point, NC.* *TA-W-62,478; Option One Mortgage Corporation, A Subsidiary of H and R Block, East Providence, RI* The investigation revealed that criteria of Section 222(b)(2) has not been met. The workers' firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier to or a downstream producer for a firm whose workers were certified eligible to apply for TAA. *NONE* I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of *November 26 through November 30, 2007* . Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: November 5, 2007. Ralph Dibattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-23910 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,867] Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib Lake, Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration On November 8, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64685). The previous investigation initiated on July 24, 2007, resulted in a negative determination issued on September 19, 2007, was based on the finding that imports of custom injection molded plastic parts did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift in production to countries that are Party to a Free Trade Agreements with the United States or beneficiary countries occurred. The denial notice was published in the **Federal Register** on October 3, 2007 (72 FR 56385). In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided additional information regarding the subject firm's declining customers. Based on the new information, the Department conducted a survey of a major declining customer regarding its purchases of like or directly competitive products with plastic parts manufactured by the subject firm. The survey revealed that the major declining customer increased imports of plastic parts during the relevant period. In accordance with Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance

(ATAA)for older workers. In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have been met. A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib Lake, Wisconsin, contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: “All workers of Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib Lake, Wisconsin, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 18, 2006, through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed in Washington, DC this 30th day of November 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-23911 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than December 21, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than December 21, 2007. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of December 2007. Ralph Dibattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix [TAA petitions instituted between 11/26/07 and 11/30/07] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 62494 Red Farm Studios LLC

(Comp)Pawtucket, RI 11/26/07 11/01/07 62495 Telex Communications, Inc. (State) Blue Earth, MN 11/27/07 11/26/07 62496 GE Lighting Systems, Inc. (Comp.) East Flat Rock, NC 11/27/07 11/20/07 62497 H & W Trucking Co., Inc.

(Comp)Mt. Airy, NC 11/27/07 11/26/07 62498 Double D Logging

(Comp)John Day, OR 11/27/07 11/26/07 62499 Timber Products Company

(Wkrs)Grants Pass, OR 11/27/07 11/26/07 62500 Credence Systems Corp

(Comp)Hillsboro, OR 11/27/07 11/21/07 62501 American Fiber and Finishing, Inc.

(Comp)Albemarle, NC 11/28/07 11/27/07 62502 Girard Plastics, LLC

(Comp)Girard, PA 11/28/07 11/27/07 62503 Black & Decker Abrasives, Inc.

(Comp)Marshall, TX 11/28/07 11/26/07 62504 Electronic Data Systems

(Wkrs)Midland, MI 11/28/07 11/27/07 62505 Springs Global U.S./Charles D. Owen Manufacturing

(Comp)Swannanoa, NC 11/28/07 11/27/07 62506 Dielink International

(Comp)Grand Rapids, MI 11/29/07 11/26/07 62507 Chester Bednar

(Comp)Washington, PA 11/29/07 11/20/07 62508 Brenham Spring

(Comp)Brenham, TX 11/29/07 11/29/07 62509 Bekaert Corporation

(Comp)Dyersburg, TN 11/29/07 11/27/07 62510 Cuno, Inc (State) Meriden, CT 11/29/07 11/28/07 62511 BCGI Cellular Express

(Wkrs)Westbrook, ME 11/29/07 11/26/07 62512 Dunlap Industries

(Wkrs)Dunlap, TN 11/29/07 11/13/07 62513 SE-GI Products, Inc. (State) Norco, CA 11/29/07 11/28/07 62514 Atlas Aero Corporation (State) Meriden, CT 11/29/07 11/28/07 62515 Drive Sol Global Steering Inc. (State) Watertown, CT 11/30/07 11/29/07 62516 Northern Machine Tool Company

(Comp)Muskegon, MI 11/30/07 11/28/07 62517 BenchCraft

(Comp)Blue Mountain, MS 11/30/07 11/29/07 62518 Chace Leathers, Inc. (State) Fall River, MA 11/30/07 11/28/07 62519 American Greetings Corporation

(Comp)Philadelphia, MS 11/30/07 11/29/07 62520 Carrier Access Corporation

(Comp)Boulder, CO 11/30/07 11/27/07 [FR Doc. E7-23909 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report (MSHA Forms 7000-1 and 7000-2) ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Debbie Ferraro, Records Management Branch, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2171, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on computer disk, or via E-mail to *ferraro.debbie@dol.gov.* Ms. Ferraro can be reached at

(202)693-9821 (voice), or

(202)693-9801 (facsimile). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The reporting and recordkeeping provisions in 30 CFR Part 50, Notification, Investigation, Reports and Records of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses, Employment and Coal Production in Mines, are essential elements in MSHA's Congressional mandate to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses among the nation's miners. Section 50.10 requires mine operators and mining contractors to immediately notify MSHA in the event of an accident. This immediate notification is critical to MSHA's timely investigation and assessment of the probable cause of the accident. Section 50.11 requires that the operator or contractor investigate each accident and occupational injury and prepare a report. The operator or contractor may not use MSHA Form 7000-1 as a report, unless the mine employs fewer than 20 miners and the occurrence involves an occupational injury not related to an accident. Section 50.20(a) requires mine operators and mining contractors to report each accident, injury, or illness to MSHA on Form 7000-1 within 10 working days after an accident or injury has occurred or an occupational illness has been diagnosed. The use of MSHA Form 7000-1 provides for uniform information gathering across the mining industry. Section 50.30(a) requires mine operators and independent contractors working on mine property to report quarterly employment and coal production to MSHA on Form 7000-2. MSHA tabulates and analyzes the information from this form along with data from MSHA Form 7000-1, Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report, to compute incidence and severity rates for various injury types. These rates are used to analyze trends and to assess the degree of success of the health and safety efforts of MSHA and the mining industry. MSHA tabulates and analyzes the information from MSHA Form 7000-1, along with data from MSHA Form 7000-2, to compute incidence and severity rates for various injury types. These rates are used to analyze trends and to assess the degree of success of the health and safety efforts of MSHA and the mining industry. Accident, injury, and illness data when correlated with employment and production data provide information that allows MSHA to improve its safety and health enforcement programs, focus its education and training efforts, and establish priorities for its technical assistance activities in mine safety and health. Maintaining a current database allows MSHA to identify and direct increased attention to those mines, industry segments, and geographical areas where hazardous trends are developing. This could not be done effectively utilizing historical data. The information collected under Part 50 is the most comprehensive and reliable occupational data available concerning the mining industry. Section 103(d) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) mandates that each accident be investigated by the operator to determine the cause and means of preventing a recurrence. Records of such accidents and investigations shall be kept and made available to the Secretary or his authorized representative and the appropriate State agency. Section 103(h) requires operators to keep any records and make any reports that are reasonably necessary for MSHA to perform its duties under the Mine Act. Section 103(j) of the Mine Act requires operators to notify MSHA of the occurrence of an accident and to take appropriate measures to preserve any evidence which would assist in the investigation into the cause or causes of the accident. Data collected through MSHA Form 7000-1 and MSHA Form 7000-2 enable MSHA to publish timely quarterly and annual statistics, reflecting current safety and health conditions in the mining industry. These data are used not only by MSHA, but also by other Federal and State agencies, health and safety researchers, and the mining community to assist in measuring and comparing the results of health and safety efforts both in the United States and internationally. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice or viewed on the internet by accessing the MSHA home page ( *http://www.msha.gov/* ) and selecting “Rules and Regs,” and then selecting “Fed Reg Docs.” III. Current Actions This request for collection of information contains provisions whereby persons may be temporarily qualified or certified to perform tests and examinations; requiring specialized expertise; related to miner safety and health at coal mines. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Title:* Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report and Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report. *OMB Number:* 1219-0007. *Form(s):* MSHA 7000-1 and MSHA 7000-2. *Frequency:* Quarterly and On Occasion. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Respondents:* 22,295. *Responses:* 139,903. *Estimated Time per Response:* 30 minutes for hardcopy filings and 15 minutes for Form 7000-02 electronic filings. *Total Burden Hours:* 270,666. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $31,993. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 6th day of December, 2007. David L. Meyer, Director, Office of Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E7-23941 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Proposed Information Collection Request; Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Qualification/Certification Program and Man Hoist Operators Physical Fitness ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps ensure that requested data is provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Debbie Ferraro, Records Management Branch, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2171, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on computer disk, or via E-mail to *ferraro.debbie@dol.gov* . Ms. Ferraro can be reached at

(202)693-9821 (voice), or

(202)693-9801 (facsimile). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Persons performing tasks and certain required examinations at coal mines related to miner safety and health, which require specialized training, experience, and physical qualifications, are required to be either “certified” or “qualified”. The regulations recognized State certification and qualification programs. However, under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and MSHA standards, where State programs do not exist, MSHA may certify and qualify persons for as long as they continue to satisfy the requirements needed to obtain the certification or qualification, fulfill any applicable retraining requirements, and remained employed at the same mine or by the same independent contractor. Applications for Secretarial qualification or certification are submitted to the MSHA Qualification and Certification Unit in Denver, Colorado. Form 5000-41 provides the coal mining industry with a standardized reporting format that expedited the certification and qualification process while ensuring compliance with the regulations. MSHA uses the form's information to determine if applicants satisfy the requirements to obtain the certification or qualification sought. Persons must meet certain minimum experience requirements depending on the type of certification or qualification. Sections 75.155 and 77.105 of Title 30 of the CFR explain the qualifications to be a qualified hoisting engineer or a qualified hoist man on a slope or shaft sinking operation. Sections 75.100 and 77.100 pertain to the certification of certain persons to perform specific examinations and tests. Under §§ 75.160, 75.161, 77.107 and 77.107-1, the mine operator must have an approved training plan developed to train and retrain the qualified and certified people to effectively perform their tasks. Sections 75.159 and 77.106 requires the operator of a mine to maintain a list of all certified and qualified persons designated to perform certain duties, which require specialized expertise at underground and surface coal mines, i.e., conduct test for methane and oxygen deficiency, conduct tests of air flow, perform electrical work, repair energized surface high-voltage lines, and perform duties of hoisting engineer. The recorded information is necessary to ensure that only persons who are properly trained and have the required number of years of experience are permitted to perform these duties. MSHA does not specify a format for the recordkeeping; however, it normally consists of the names of the certified and qualified person listed in two columns on a sheet of paper. One column is for certified persons and the other is for qualified persons. II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration

(MSHA)is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the information collection requirement related to the Qualification/Certification Program and Man Hoist Operators Physical Fitness. MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice or viewed on the internet by accessing the MSHA home page ( *http://www.msha.gov/* ) and selecting “Rules and Regs”, and then selecting “Fed Reg Docs.” III. Current Actions This request for collection of information contains provisions whereby persons may be temporarily qualified or certified to perform tests and examinations requiring specialized expertise related to inner safety and health at coal mines. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Title:* Qualification/Certification Program and Man Hoist Operators Physical Fitness. *OMB Number:* 1219-0127. *Frequency:* Quarterly and on occasion. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Number of Respondents:* 1,721. *Recordkeeping:* One year. *Total Burden Hours:* 15,355. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $8,047. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 6th day of December, 2007. David L. Meyer, Director, Office of Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E7-23942 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petitions for Modification AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of petitions for modification of existing mandatory safety standards. SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. DATES: All comments on the petitions must be received by the Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before January 10, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by “docket number” on the subject line, by any of the following methods: 1. *Electronic mail: Standards-Petitions@dol.gov.* 2. *Facsimile:* 1-202-693-9441. 3. *Regular Mail:* MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. 4. *Hand-Delivery or Courier:* MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. We will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. Individuals who submit comments by hand-delivery are required to check in at the receptionist desk on the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Sexauer, Chief, Regulatory Development Division at 202-693-9444 (Voice), *sexauer.edward@dol.gov* (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax), or contact Barbara Barron at 202-693-9447 (Voice), *barron.barbara@dol.gov* (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax). [These are not toll-free numbers]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary determines that:

(1)An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or

(2)that the application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the requirements and procedures for filing petitions for modifications. II. Petitions for Modification *Docket Number:* M-2007-066-C. *Petitioner:* Knight Hawk Coal, LLC, 501 Barwick Road, Elkville, Illinois 62932. *Mine:* Royal Falcon Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-03162, located in Jackson County, Illinois *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR 18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and cords). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to increase the maximum length of cables supplying power to permissible equipment used in continuous mining sections. The petitioner states that:

(1)This petition will only apply to trailing cables supplying three-phase, 995-volt power to continuous mining machines and trailing cables supplying three-phase, 480-volt power to roof bolters;

(2)the maximum length of the 995-volt continuous mining machine trailing cables will be 950 feet and the maximum length of the 480-volt trailing cables for roof bolters will be 900 feet;

(3)995-volt continuous mining machine trailing cables will not be smaller than 2/0 and the 480-volt trailing cables for roof bolters will not be smaller than #2 AWG;

(4)all circuit breakers used to protect 2/0 trailing cables exceeding 850 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units calibrated to trip at 1,500 amperes and the trip setting will be sealed or locked and will have permanent legible permanent labels that will be maintained as legible to identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for protecting 2/0 cables;

(5)replacement instantaneous trip units, used to protect 2/0 trailing cables, will be calibrated to trip at 1,500 amperes and the setting will be sealed or locked;

(6)all circuit breakers used to protect #2 AWG trailing cables exceeding 700 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units calibrated to trip at 800 amperes, the trip setting will be sealed or locked, and the circuit breakers will have permanent legible labels that will be maintained as legible to identify the circuit breakers as being suitable for protecting #2 AWG cables;

(7)replacement instantaneous trip units used to protect #2 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip at 800 amperes and the setting will be sealed or locked;

(8)the designated operator will visually examine the trailing cables during each production day to ensure that the cables are operating safely and the instantaneous settings of the calibrated breakers do not have seals or locks removed and do not exceed the stipulated settings; and

(9)any trailing cable that is not in safe operating condition will be removed from service immediately and repaired or replaced. Persons may review a complete description of petitioner's alternative method and procedures at the MSHA address listed in the notice. The petitioner states that the alternative method will not be implemented until miners designated to examine the integrity of the seals or locks verify the short-circuit settings, and proper procedures training has been provided for examining trailing cables for defects and damage. The petitioner further states that the miners will be trained in the terms and conditions of the Proposed Decision and Order, and within 60 days the petitioner will submit revisions of its Part 48 training plan to the District Manager that includes task training to comply with the final order. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection to the miners. *Docket Number:* M-2007-067-C. *Petitioner:* Mach Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 300, Johnson City, Illinois 62951. *Mine:* Mach No. 1 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-03141 located in Williamson County, Illinois. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit, through the use of alternative safety measures, the mining through or intersecting of certain oil and gas wells located within the projected workings of its No. 1 Mine to recover significant and valuable coal resources in an area of the mine penetrated by several abandoned oil and gas wells. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide the same measure of protection afforded the miners by application of the existing standard. *Docket Number:* M-2007-068-C. *Petitioner:* KenAmerican Resources, Inc., 7590 State Route 181, Central City, Kentucky 42330. *Mine:* Paradise Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-17741 located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2) (Weekly examination). *Modification Request:* The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit a measuring point location to be established in the Main East Parallel return at crosscut #13 (MPL#ME-01) and in the Main North Parallel return at crosscut #169 (MPL#MN-02). The petitioner states that due to deteriorating roof conditions in these affected areas of the mine it is not desirable for normal travel for inspections and examinations. The petitioner asserts that the alternative method would at all times guarantee the same measure of protection as the existing standard. Dated: November 30, 2007. Jack Powasnik, Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E7-23933 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board

(PRB)AGENCY: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. ACTION: Notice of Members of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission combined Performance Review Board (PRB). SUMMARY: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the combined PRB for the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The Board reviews the performance appraisals of career and non-career senior executives. The Board makes recommendations regarding proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriate personnel actions. *Composition of PRB:* The Board shall consist of at least three voting members. In the case of an appraisal of a career appointee, more than half of the members shall consist of career appointees. The names and titles of the PRB members are as follows: *Primary Members:* —Cynthia Z. Springer, Deputy Executive Director, Administrative Resource Center, Bureau of the Public Debt; —Debra L. Hines, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Public Debt Accounting, Bureau of the Public Debt; —Kimberly A. McCoy, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology, Bureau of the Public Debt. *Alternative Members:* None. DATES: Membership is effective on the date of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Stock, Executive Director, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Suite 9500, 601 New Jersey Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001,

(202)434-9900. This notice does not meet the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission's criteria for significant regulations. Dated: December 5, 2007. Thomas A. Stock, Executive Director, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. [FR Doc. E7-24004 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6735-01-P NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Proposed Information Collection Activity: Submission for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)Review; Comment Request AGENCY: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The NTSB is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of voluntary feedback regarding the public NTSB Web site. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal agencies must publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information and subsequently allow 60 days for public comment in response to each notice. This notice solicits comments concerning the NTSB's proposed collection of information and feedback, via a voluntary survey available on the NTSB Web site, concerning the navigation, utility, and site design of the NTSB Web site. DATES: Submit written comments regarding this proposed collection of information by February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit written comments on the collection of information to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Fortin, NTSB, Office of Chief Information Officer, at

(202)314-6607. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, codified at 44 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the NTSB's function;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. The NTSB Online Customer Satisfaction Survey will seek the public's feedback regarding a variety of aspects of the current NTSB Web site. In particular, the survey will solicit feedback concerning the public's satisfaction with the content of information on the Web site, as well as the presentation and organization of information that is available on the NTSB Web site. The survey will also ask the public for opinions regarding the overall utility of certain categories of the existing Web site. The survey will also seek responses to questions concerning ways to improve the Web site, such as whether the public would find it helpful to include certain information. In addition, the survey will ask for general comments regarding ways the NTSB can improve its Web site. Finally, the survey will inquire into whether respondents are affiliated with a particular group, industry, or profession, and how often respondents visit the NTSB Web site. All responses to the survey will remain anonymous, and the introductory text of the survey will request that respondents refrain from including any identifying or personal information. The NTSB intends to use the feedback it obtains from this survey to improve the navigation, search capabilities, and information content on the NTSB Web site. The NTSB recognizes that Congress has directed the NTSB to provide transportation safety and accident-related information to the public, in the interest of improving transportation safety for the public. See 49 U.S.C. 1101-1155. Accordingly, the NTSB is aware of the importance of maintaining a Web site that is helpful to the public, and provides relevant, up-to-date information. Feedback from the public regarding the NTSB Web site will assist the NTSB in achieving this goal. Respondents' participation in the survey is voluntary. The survey will only be available on the NTSB Web site, and the NTSB has carefully reviewed the survey to ensure that it has used plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology in its requests for information and feedback. The survey is not duplicative of other agencies' collections of information. The survey will consist of seven questions, and imposes minimal burden on respondents: The NTSB estimates that respondents will spend approximately 10 minutes in completing the survey. The NTSB estimates that approximately 100 respondents will participate in the survey. Dated: December 5, 2007. Vicky L. D'Onofrio, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 07-6001 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am]

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