Notices. Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance

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BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AA-6676-F, AA-6676-J, AA-6676-L, AA-6676-A2; AK-964-1410-HY-P] Alaska Native Claims Selection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Koliganek Natives Limited.

The lands are in the vicinity of Koliganek, Alaska, and are located in: Seward Meridian, Alaska T. 5 S., R. 45 W., Secs. 30, 31, and 34. Containing approximately 1,283 acres. T. 5 S., R. 46 W., Secs. 21 and 25. Containing 1,260.86 acres. T. 3 S., R. 48 W., Sec. 33. Containing approximately 18 acres. T. 5 S., R. 48 W., Secs. 16 and 17. Containing 776.00 acres. T. 5 S., R. 49 W., Secs. 7, 8, 17, and 18. Containing 2,487.92 acres. Aggregating approximately 5,826 acres. The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Bristol Bay Native Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Koliganek Natives Limited.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Bristol Bay Times. DATES: The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Any party claiming a property interest which is adversely affected by the decision shall have until January 11, 2008 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: The Bureau of Land Management by phone at 907-271-5960, or by e-mail at *ak.blm.conveyance@ak.blm.gov* . Persons who use a telecommunication device

(TTD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact the Bureau of Land Management. Michael Bilancione, Land Transfer Resolution Specialist, Land Transfer Adjudication I. [FR Doc. E7-24048 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service MMS Information Collection Activities: 1010-0082 (30 CFR 282), Submitted for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of a reinstatement of an information collection (1010-0081). SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request

(ICR)to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 282, Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements. DATES: Submit written comments by January 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments either by fax

(202)395-6566 or e-mail ( *OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov* ) directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, *Attention:* Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (1010-0081). Mail or hand carry a copy of your comments to the Department of the Interior; Minerals Management Service; *Attention:* Cheryl Blundon; Mail Stop 4024; 381 Elden Street; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. If you wish to e-mail your comments to MMS, the address is: *rules.comments@mms.gov.* Reference Information Collection 1010-0081 in your subject line and mark your message for return receipt. Include your name and return address in your message text. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and Standards Branch,

(703)787-1607. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the regulations that require the subject collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* 30 CFR 282, Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf for Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur. *OMB Control Number:* 1010-0081. *Abstract:* The Outer Continental Shelf

(OCS)Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1334 and 43 U.S.C. 1337(k)), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to implement regulations to grant to the qualified persons, offering the highest cash bonus on a basis of competitive bidding, leases of any mineral other than oil, gas, and sulphur. This applies to any area of the Outer Continental Shelf not then under lease for such mineral upon such royalty, rental, and other terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe at the time of offering the area for lease. This regulation governs mining operations within the OCS for minerals other than oil, gas and sulphur and establishes a comprehensive leasing and regulatory program for such minerals. These regulations have been designed to

(1)recognize the differences between the OCS activities associated with oil, gas, and sulphur discovery and development, and those associated with the discovery and development of other minerals;

(2)facilitate participation by States directly affected by OCS mining activities;

(3)provide opportunities for consultation and coordination with other OCS users and uses;

(4)balance development with environmental protection;

(5)insure a fair return to the public;

(6)preserve and maintain free enterprise competition; and

(7)encourage the development of new technology. Regulations implementing these responsibilities are under 30 CFR part 282. Responses are mandatory. No questions of a “sensitive” nature are asked. We protect proprietary information according to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR 2), and 30 CFR 282.5, 282.6, and 282.7 and applicable sections of 30 CFR parts 280 and 281. The MMS would use the information required by 30 CFR 282 to determine if lessees are complying with the regulations that implement the mining operations program for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur. Specifically, MMS would use the information: • To ensure that operations for the production of minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS are conducted in a manner that will result in orderly resource recovery, development, and the protection of the human, marine, and coastal environments. • To ensure that adequate measures will be taken during operations to prevent waste, conserve the natural resources of the OCS, and to protect the environment, human life, and correlative rights. • To determine if suspensions of activities are in the national interest, to facilitate proper development of a lease including reasonable time to develop a mine and construct its supporting facilities, or to allow for the construction or negotiation for use of transportation facilities. • To identify and evaluate the cause(s) of a hazard(s) generating a suspension, the potential damage from a hazard(s) and the measures available to mitigate the potential for damage. • For technical and environmental evaluations which provide a basis for MMS to make informed decisions to approve, disapprove, or require modification of the proposed activities. There has been no activity in the OCS for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur for many years and no information collected since we allowed the OMB approval to expire in 1991. However, because these are regulatory requirements, the potential exists for information to be collected and we are requesting that OMB reinstate this collection of information. *Frequency:* Monthly, and as a result of situations encountered. *Estimated Number and Description of Respondents:* There are no active respondents; therefore, we estimated the potential annual number of respondents to be one. *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Hour” Burden:* The estimated annual hour burden for this information collection is a total of 201 hours. The following chart details the individual components and estimated hour burdens. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. Citation 30 CFR 282 Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Non-hour cost burden Hour burden Average nunber of annual responses Annual burden hours Subpart A—General 4(b); 12(b)(2)(ii); 12(f)(l), (2); 13(d), (e)(2); 21; 22; 25; 26; 28 Submit delineation plan, including environmental information, contingency plan, monitoring program, and various requests for approval referred to throughout; submit modifications 40 1 40 4(c); 12(c)(2)(ii); 12(f)(l), (2); 13(d), (e)(2); 21; 23; 25; 26; 28 Submit testing delineation plan, including environmental information, contingency plan, monitoring program, and various requests for approval referred to throughout; submit modifications 40 1 40 4(d); 12(d)(2)(ii); 12(f)(1), (2); 13(d), (e)(2); 21; 24; 25; 26; 28 Submit mining delineation plan, including environmental information, contingency plan, monitoring program, and various requests for approval referred to throughout; submit modifications 40 1 40 5 Request non-disclosure of G&G info 10 1 10 Subtotal 4 130 Subpart B—Jurisdiction and Responsibilities of Director 11(c); 12(c) Apply for right-of-use and easement 30 1 30 11(d); 12(d) Request consolidation of two or more OCS mineral leases or portions 1 1 1 12(f)(1), (h); 20(g),

(h)Request approval of operations or departure from operating requirements Burden included with applicable operation 0 13(b), (f)(2); 31 Request suspension or temporary prohibition or production or operations 2 1 2 13(e)(1) Submit site-specific study plan and results; request payment 8 1 8 1 study × $100,000 = $100,000 14 Submit “green” response copy of Form MMS-1832 indicating date violations

(INCs)corrected 2 1 2 Subtotal 5 43 Subpart C—Obligations and Responsibilities of Lessees 20(a), (g); 29(i) Make available all mineral resource or environmental data and information; submit reports and maintain records Burden included with applicable operation 0 20(b) thru

(e)Submit designation of payor, operator, or local representative; submit changes 1 1 1 21(d) Notify MMS of preliminary activities 1 1 1 27(b) Request use of new or alternative technologies, techniques, etc 1 1 1 27(c) Notify MMS of death or serious injury; fire, exploration, or other hazardous event; submit report 1 1 1 27(d)(2) Request reimbursement for furnishing food, quarters, and transportation for MMS representatives (OCS Lands Act specifies reimbursement; no requests received in many years; minimal burden) 2 1 2 27(e) Identify vessels, platforms, structures, etc. with signs 1 1 1 27(f)(2) Log all drill holes susceptible to logging; submit copies of logs to MMS 3 1 3 27(h)(3),

(4)Mark equipment; record items lost overboard; notify MMS 1 1 1 29(a) Submit monthly report of minerals produced 1 1 1 29(b),

(c)Submit quarterly status and final report on exploration and/or testing activities 5 1 5 29(d) Submit results of environmental monitoring activities 5 1 5 29(e) Submit marked and certified maps annually or as required 1 1 1 29(f) Maintain rock, minerals, and core samples for 5 years and make available upon request 1 1 1 29(g) Maintain original data and information and navigation tapes as long as lease is in effect and make available upon request 1 1 1 29(h) Maintain hard mineral records and make available upon request 1 1 1 Subtotal 15 26 Subpart D—Payments 40 Submit surety or personal bond 2 1 2 Subpart E—Appeals 50; 15 File an appeal Burden exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2),

(c)0 Total Burden 25 Hour $100,000 Non-Hour Cost Burden *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Non-Hour Cost” Burden:* We have identified one cost burden; § 282.13(e)(1), would require a site-specific study to determine and evaluate hazards that result in a suspension of operation. Since a study has never been done previously, MMS estimates that this study would cost approximately $100,000. There are no other non-hour cost burdens associated with the collection of information. *Public Disclosure Statement:* The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. *Comments:* Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ) requires each agency “* * * to provide notice * * * and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information * * *” Agencies must specifically solicit comments to:

(a)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful;

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

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

(d)minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To comply with the public consultation process, on August 8, 2007, we published a **Federal Register** notice (72 FR 44570) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the required 60-day comment period. In addition, § 282.0 provides the OMB control number for the information collection requirements imposed by the 30 CFR 282 regulations. The PRA (5 U.S.C. 1320) informs the public that they may comment at any time on the collection of information and MMS provides the address to which they should send comments. We have received no comments in response to these efforts. If you wish to comment in response to this notice, you may send your comments to the offices listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, to ensure maximum consideration, OMB should receive public comments by January 11, 2008. *Public Availability of Comments:* Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. *MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer:* Arlene Bajusz,

(202)208-7744. Dated: October 12, 2007. E.P. Danenberger, Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. E7-23991 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Boundary Revision AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notification of Boundary Revision. SUMMARY: This notice announces the revision to the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve to include 33 tracts of land that were acquired by the United States of America between 1977 and 2006 listed as follows: Tract 102-10, 16.94 acres; Tract 104-17, 34.33 acres; Tract 126-27, 0.43 acre; Tract 143-28, 0.63 acre; Tract 143-29, 4.67 acres; Tract 143-30, 1.60 acres; Tract 145-41, 20.16 acres; Tract 158-42, 0.34 acre; Tract 158-43, 0.81 acre; Tract 158-44, 1.35 acres; Tract 158-45, 1.46 acres; Tract 158-46, 1.74 acres; Tract 158-47, 27.50 acres; Tract 158-48, 15.63 acres; Tract 159-59, 0.08 acre; Tract 159-60, 0.80 acre; Tract 164-50, 8.39 acres; Tract 172-05, 0.03 acre; Tract 173-08, 0.04 acre; Tract 173-10, 0.22 acre; Tract 174-05, 28.45 acres; Tract 176-19, 1.11 acres; Tract 189-30, 9.65 acres; Tract 191-27, 19.93 acres; Tract 201-11, 149.08 acres; Tract 206-06, 3.95 acres; Tract 221-11, 48.46 acres; Tract 223-07, 141.78 acres; Tract 223-08, 27.19 acres; Tract 223-10, 25.10 acres; Tract 223-12, 54.30 acres; Tract 223-13, 720.37 acres; and Tract 228-01, 6.25 acres. The National Park Service has determined that this boundary revision will make a significant contribution to the purpose for which the preserve was created and will allow the National Park Service to maintain managerial and law enforcement jurisdiction over these tracts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: National Park Service, Glenna F. Vigil, Chief Land Resources Program Center, Intermountain Region, P.O. Box 728, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504. Note: When contacting this office or any government office, before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. DATES: The effective date of this boundary revision is December 12, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act of October 11, 1974, as amended, established the Big Thicket National Preserve and provides that after notifying the House Committee on Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Resources, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make this boundary revision. This action will add 33 tracts of land comprised of 1,372.77 acres of land to the Big Thicket National Preserve. The acquisition of these parcels was required to maintain the ecology and the present rural character for which the preserve was created. The above referenced Tracts are depicted on land acquisition segment maps as follows: Segment Map 102, having drawing number 175/30,002, sheet 2 of 5, dated December, 1975; Segment Map 104, having drawing number 175/30,002, sheet 4 of 5, dated November, 2004; Segment Map 126, having drawing number 175/30,005, sheet 8 of 11, dated December, 1977; Segment Map 143, having drawing number 175/30,007, sheet 7 of 33, dated October, 1976; Segment Map 145, having drawing number 175/30,007, sheet dated October, 2006; Segment 158, having drawing number 175/30,007, sheet 22 of 33, dated October, 1976; Segment 159, having drawing number 175/30,007, sheet 23 of 33 dated October, 1976; Segment 164, having drawing number 175/30,007, sheet 28 of 33, dated October, 1976; Segment 172, having drawing number 175/30,008, sheet 4 of 8, dated August, 1977; Segment 173, having drawing number 175/30,008, sheet 5 of 8, dated August, 1977; Segment 174, having drawing number 175/30,008, sheet 6 of 8, dated August, 1977; Segment 176, having drawing number 175/30,008, sheet 8 of 8, dated August, 1977; Segment 189, having drawing number 175/30,009, sheet 2 of 8, dated October 1977; Segment 191, having drawing number 175/30,009, sheet 4 of 8, dated October 1977; Segment 201, having drawing number 175/30,012, sheet 7 of 8, dated May 1978; Segment 206, having drawing number 175/30,011, sheet 5 of 15, dated September, 1978; Segment 221, having drawing number 175/80,010, sheet 4 of 10, dated March, 2005; Segment 223, having drawing number 175/80,010, sheet 6 of 10, dated January, 2006; and Segment 228, having drawing number 175/80,013, sheet 1 of 1, dated March, 2006. These maps are on file at the National Park Service Land Resources Program Center, Intermountain Region, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and at the Office of the Superintendent at Big Thicket National Preserve, Beaumont, Texas. Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC on December 7, 2007. Dated: July 12, 2007. Michael D. Snyder, Director, Intermountain Region. [FR Doc. E7-24065 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-CB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Boundary Revision AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notification of Boundary Revision. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve is modified to include two tracts of land adjacent to the park. This revision is made to include privately owned property that the landowners wish to donate to the United States. The National Park Service has determined that these boundary revisions will make significant contributions to the purpose for which the park was created and will allow the National Park Service complete managerial and law enforcement jurisdiction over these tracts once acquired. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: National Park Service, Glenna F. Vigil, Chief Land Resources Program Center, Intermountain Region, P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504. Note: When contacting this office or any government office, before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. DATES: The effective date of this boundary revision is December 12, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act of October 11, 1974, Pub. L. No. 93-439, 88 Stat. 1254, codified as amended 16 U.S.C. 698 through 698e (2006), established the Big Thicket National Preserve and provides that after notifying the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Resources, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make these boundary revisions. This action will add two tracts comprising 577.59 acres of land to the Big Thicket National Preserve. The acquisition of these tracts is required to maintain the preserve's natural and ecological integrity. Tract 229-01 containing 562.09 acres and Tract 229-02 containing 15.50 acres are depicted on Segment 229 having drawing no. 175/80,016 dated January 26, 2007. Dated: August 15, 2007. Michael D. Snyder, Director, Intermountain Region. [FR Doc. E7-24066 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-CB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.2). DATES: Saturday, January 19, 2008, 9 a.m. Snow/Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008, 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 & River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324. The agenda will include reports from Citizen Advisory Commission members including committees such as Cultural and Historical Resources, and Natural Resources. Superintendent John J. Donahue will give a report on various park issues, including cultural resources, natural resources, construction projects, and partnership ventures. The agenda is set up to invite the public to bring issues of interest before the Commission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent John J. Donahue, 570-426-2418. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission was established by Public Law 100-573 to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the United States Congress on matters pertaining to the management and operation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, as well as on other matters affecting the recreation area and its surrounding communities. Dated: November 14, 2007. John J. Donahue, Superintendent. [FR Doc. E7-24094 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-J6-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee: Meeting AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Meeting via Teleconference. SUMMARY: The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee will conduct a meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 to provide comments on the proposed rule regarding the disposition of culturally unidentifiable human remains [43 CFR 10.11]. DATES: The teleconference will take place on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This teleconference may conclude early if all business is finished. ADDRESSES: Telephone conference call only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to listen to the teleconference may obtain the call-in number and access code by sending an e-mail to nagpra_info@nps.gov, with “January 8th teleconference” in the subject line, and your full name and organizational affiliation in the body of the e-mail. Registration for the teleconference closes at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Friday, January 4, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: **Authority.** Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3001 *et seq.* ), and Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, 5 U.S.C. Appendix). General Information. The Review Committee was established by NAGPRA and appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. The Review Committee is responsible for monitoring the NAGPRA inventory and identification process; reviewing and making findings related to the identity or cultural affiliation of cultural items, or the return of such items; facilitating the resolution of disputes; compiling an inventory of culturally unidentifiable human remains and recommending actions for developing a process for disposition of such remains; consulting with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations and museums on matters within the scope of the work of the Review Committee affecting such tribes or organizations; consulting with the Secretary of the Interior in the development of regulations to carry out NAGPRA; and making recommendations regarding future care of repatriated cultural items. The Review Committee's work is completed during meetings that are open to the public. Transcripts of Review Committee meetings are available approximately 8 weeks after each meeting at the National NAGPRA Program office, 1201 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC. To request electronic copies of meeting transcripts, send an e-mail message to nagpra_info@nps.gov. Information about NAGPRA, the Review Committee, and Review Committee meetings is available at the National NAGPRA Website, *http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/* ; for the Review Committee's meeting protocol, select “Review Committee,” then select “Procedures.” Agenda for the teleconference meeting. The January 8, 2008 teleconference provides the Review Committee with an opportunity to comment on the proposed rule regarding the disposition of culturally unidentifiable human remains [43 CFR 10.11]. A copy of the proposed rule is available at: *http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/* Procedures for Providing Public Comments. Interested members of the public may submit comments on the proposed rule through January 14, 2008, identified by the number RIN 1024-AD68, by any of the following methods: —Federal rulemaking portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. —Mail to: Dr. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, Docket No. 1024-AC84, 1201 Eye Street, NW (2253), Washington, DC 20005. —Hand deliver to: Dr. Sherry Hutt, 1201 Eye Street, NW, 8th floor, Washington, DC. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: November 7, 2007 C. Timothy McKeown, Designated Federal Officer, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. [FR Doc. E7-24060 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-613] In the Matter of Certain 3G Mobile Handsets and Components; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 10) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting complainants' motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation with respect to “certain Samsung entities” in the above-captioned investigation. The above-captioned investigation has been consolidated with Inv. No. 337-TA-601, *Certain 3G Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) Handsets and Components Thereof* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Frahm, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)205-3107. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at *http://www.usitc.gov* . The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov* . Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on

(202)205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject initial determination concerns investigations which have now been consolidated: Inv. No. 337-TA-601 and Inv. No. 337-TA-613. The Commission instituted Inv. No. 337-TA-601 on April 27, 2007, based on a complaint filed by InterDigital Communications Corp. of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and InterDigital Technology Corp. of Wilmington, Delaware (collectively, “InterDigital”) on March 23, 2007. 72 *FR* 21049. The complaint, as amended, alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain 3G wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) handsets and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,674,791; 6,693,579; 7,117,004; and 7,190,966. The notice of investigation named Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea; Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; and Samsung Telecommunications America LLC of Richardson, Texas (collectively, “Samsung”) as respondents. The Commission instituted Inv. No. 337-TA-613 on September 11, 2007, based on a complaint filed by InterDigital on August 7, 2007. 72 *FR* 51838. The complaint, as amended, alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain 3G mobile handsets and components by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,693,579; 7,117,004; and 7,190,966. The notice of investigation named Nokia Corporation of Finland and Nokia Inc. of Irving, Texas (collectively, “Nokia”) as respondents. On October 24, 2007, the ALJ consolidated Inv. No. 337-TA-601 with Inv. No. 337-TA-613. On November 2, 2007, InterDigital moved to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add allegations of infringement of claims 1-3 and 5-11 of U.S. Patent No. 7,286,847 (“the `847 patent”) with respect to “certain Samsung entities.” Neither the motion nor the supporting memorandum specify which entities are being referred to. The Commission understands the proposed amended complaint, however, as accusing all current Samsung respondents of infringement of the '847 patent. The Commission investigative attorney filed a response supporting the motion; Samsung opposed the motion. On November 14, 2007, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting InterDigital's motion, finding that there was good cause to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. No petitions for review were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in sections 210.14 and 210.42(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.14, 210.42(c). By order of the Commission. Issued: December 6, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-24014 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. AGOA-003] Denim Fabric: Commercial Availability in AGOA Countries During Fiscal Year 2009 AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of hearing. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 112(c)(2)(B)(ii) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act

(AGOA)(19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(2)(B)(ii)), the Commission has instituted investigation No. AGOA-003, *Denim Fabric: Commercial Availability in AGOA Countries During Fiscal Year 2009* , for the purpose of gathering information and making the determinations required concerning whether certain denim fabric will be available in commercial quantities during fiscal year 2009 for use by lesser developed beneficiary

(LDB)sub-Saharan African

(SSA)countries in the production of apparel articles receiving preferential treatment under AGOA, and if so, the quantity that will be available. DATES: December 5, 2007: Institution of investigation. March 18, 2008: Deadline for filing request to appear at the public hearing. March 21, 2008: Deadline for filing pre-hearing briefs and statements. April 9, 2008: Public hearing. April 23, 2008: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and statements. April 28, 2008: Deadline for filing all other written submissions. August 1, 2008: Transmittal of Commission report to the President and U.S. Trade Representative. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project leader Kimberlie Freund (202-708-5402 or *kimberlie.freund@usitc.gov* ) or deputy project leader Andrea Boron (202-205-3433 or *andrea.boron@usitc.gov* ) for information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's Office of the General Counsel (202-205-3091 or *william.gearhart@usitc.gov* ). The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-1819 or *margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov* ). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. *Background:* On December 20, 2006, the President signed into law amendments to section 112 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act

(AGOA)(19 U.S.C. 3721), included in Public Law 109-432. Section 112(c)(2)(A)-(B)(i) of the amended statute requires the Commission to determine, following receipt of a petition, whether regional SSA fabric or yarn is available in commercial quantities for use in LDB SSA countries in the production of apparel articles receiving U.S. preferential treatment, and, if so, the quantity of fabric or yarn that will be so available in the following fiscal year (October 1-September 30). Once a fabric or yarn has been determined to be so available, section 112(c)(2)(B)(ii) of AGOA requires the Commission, in each subsequent year through fiscal year 2012, to determine whether such fabric or yarn will be so available in the following fiscal year, and if so, the quantity that will be available in that following fiscal year. Section 112(c)(2)(C) of AGOA deemed denim articles provided for in subheading 5209.42.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to be available in commercial quantities in the amount of 30 million square meter equivalents during the period October 1, 2006-September 30, 2007 (fiscal year 2007) as if a petition had been filed and the Commission had made an affirmative determination and determined such denim fabric to be available in that quantity. In September 2007, the Commission determined, pursuant to section 112(c)(2)(B)(ii), that such denim fabric will be available in commercial quantities during fiscal year 2008, and will be available in the amount of 21,303,613 square meter equivalents. The Commission transmitted its determination and report in that investigation to the President on September 25, 2007 (Commission investigation No. AGOA-07-001, now re-designated as investigation No. AGOA-001, *Commercial Availability of Fabric & Yarns in AGOA Countries: Certain Denim* , Commission Publication 3950, September 2007). The Commission is required, before the end of fiscal year 2008, to make determinations concerning whether certain denim fabric will be so available during fiscal year 2009 and, if so, the quantity that will be available. The Commission has instituted investigation No. AGOA-003 for the purpose of gathering the information necessary to make these determinations. The Commission expects to transmit its determinations and report in this investigation to the President and the U.S. Trade Representative on or before August 1, 2008. It should be noted that the Commission is currently conducting a separate investigation, investigation No. AGOA-002, to determine the extent to which the denim fabric deemed to be available during fiscal year 2007 for use in LDB SSA countries in the production of apparel articles receiving U.S. preferential treatment was so used. As indicated below, the Commission will hold a consolidated public hearing for both investigations. *Public Hearing:* A public hearing in connection with this investigation will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on April 9, 2008. To facilitate attendance at the hearing by parties also interested in attending the hearing in investigation No. AGOA-002, the Commission will hold a consolidated hearing for both investigations. Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the Secretary not later than 5:15 p.m., March 18, 2008, in accordance with the requirements in the “Submissions” section below. All pre-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., March 21, 2008; and all post-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., April 23, 2008. In the event that, as of the close of business on March 18, 2008, no witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be canceled. Any person interested in attending the hearing as an observer or nonparticipant may call the Secretary to the Commission (202-205-2000) after March 18, 2008, for information concerning whether the hearing will be held. *Written Submissions:* In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary. All written submissions (except for requests to appear at the hearing and pre- and post-hearing briefs and statements with earlier due dates) should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., April 28, 2008. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's *Rules of Practice and Procedure* (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 requires that a signed original (or a copy so designated) and fourteen

(14)copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of a document is requested, at least four

(4)additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission's rules authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, *http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/documents/handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf* ). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202-205-2000). Any submissions that contain confidential business information must also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the *Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure* (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the “confidential” or “non-confidential” version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report it sends to the President and the U.S. Trade Representative. After transmitting its report, the Commission intends to publish a public version of its report, with any confidential business information deleted. Any confidential business information received by the Commission in this investigation and used in preparing this report will not be published in the public version of the report in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. By order of the Commission. Issued: December 6, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-24017 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-619] In the Matter of: Certain Flash Memory Controllers, Drives, Memory Cards, and Media Players and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on October 24, 2007, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of SanDisk Corporation of Milpitas, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on November 7, 2007. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain flash memory controllers, drives, memory cards, and media players and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,426,893, 6,763,424, 5,719,808, 6,947,332, and 7,137,011. The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. ADDRESSES: The complaint, as supplemented, except for any confidential information contained therein, is available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at *http://www.usitc.gov.* The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher G. Paulraj, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone

(202)205-3052. *Authority:* The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2007). *Scope of Investigation:* Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on December 4, 2007, *ordered that* —

(1)Pursuant to subsection

(b)of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain flash memory controllers, drives, memory cards, and media players and products containing same by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 12-14, 17, 25, 27, 30, 36, 37, 39, 41, and 58 of U.S. Patent No. 6,426,893; claims 17, 18, 24, and 30 of U.S. Patent No. 6,763,424; claims 11, 14-17, 20, and 21 of U.S. Patent No. 5,719,808; claims 5 and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 6,947,332; and claim 8 of U.S. Patent No. 7,137,011, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;

(2)For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:

(a)The complainant is— SanDisk Corporation, 601 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035.

(b)The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: Phison Electronics Corporation, 2F, No. 669, Sec. 4, Zhongxing Road, Zhudong Town, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, Silicon Motion Inc., No. 8F-1, No. 36, Taiyuan Street, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Silicon Motion, Inc., Silicon Motion International, Inc., 1591 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035. USBest Technology, Inc., 7F, No. 1, Jinshan 8th Street, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Skymedi Corporation, 5F, No. 6, Dusing 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Chipsbrand Microelectronics

(HK)Co., Ltd., 31/F The Landmark Gloucester Road, 11 Pedder St., Central District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Chipsbank Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. Chipsbank Microelectronics Co., Ltd., No. 201-205, 2/F, Bldg. No. 4, Keji Central Road 2, Software Park, South Area High-Tech Industrial Park, Shenzhen, China 518057. Zotek Electronic Co., Ltd., Dba Zodata Technology Limited, Rm 2502, 25/F, EW International Tower, 120 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. Infotech Logistic, LLC, Dba Supertron Memory, c/o USA Corporate Services Inc., 46 State Street, 3rd Floor, Albany, New York 12207. Power Quotient International Co., Ltd., 14F, No. 16, Jian 8th Road, Zhonge City, Taipei County, Taiwan. Power Quotient International

(HK)Co., Ltd., Flat F. 4/F, Yeung Yiu Chung (No. 8) Industrial, Building, 20 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Syscom Development Co., Ltd., c/o Insigner Corporation Services

(BVI)Ltd., Palm Grow Service House, PO Box 438, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. PQI Corporation, 46539 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, California 94538. PNY Technologies, Inc., 299 Webro Road #2, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-0218. Kingston Technology Company, Inc., Kingston Technology Corporation, 17600 Newhope St., Fountain Valley, California 92708. Payton Technology Corporation, 17600 Newhope St., Ste. B, Fountain Valley, California 92708. MemoSun, Inc., 17600 Newhope St., Fountain Valley, California 92708. Melco Holdings, Inc., 4-11-50, Osu, Naka-Ku, 460-0011 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Buffalo, Inc., 15, Shibata hondori 4-chome, Minami-ku, Nagoya, 457-8520, Japan. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., 11100 Metric Blvd., Suite 750, Austin, Texas 78758. Verbatim Corporation, 1200 West W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, North Carolina 28262. Transcend Information Inc., No. 70, Xing Zhong Road, Nei Hu Dist., Taipei 11494, Taiwan. Transcend Information Inc., 1645 North Brian St., Orange, California 92867. Transcend Information Maryland, Inc., Suites Q & R, 514 Progress Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Imation Corp., Imation Enterprises Corp., 1 Imation Place, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128. Memorex Products, Inc., Imation Consumer Division, 17777 Center Court Drive, Suite 800, Cerritos, California 90703. Add-On Computer Peripherals, Inc., Add-On Computer Peripherals, LLC, Dba Acp-Ep Memory, Dba Ep Memory, 34 Mauchly, Suite A, Irvine, California 92618. Add-On Technology Co., 1F, No. 11, Lane 206, Da-An, Road Sec. 1, Taipei, Taiwan. A-Data Technology Co., Ltd., 18F, No. 25, Liancheng Road, Zhonghe City, Taipei County, Taiwan. A-Data Technology

(USA)Co., Ltd., 3149 Skyway Court, Fremont, California 94539. Acer, Inc., 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi City, Taipei County, Taiwan. Apacer Technology Inc., 9F, 100, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi City, Taipei County, Taiwan. Apacer Memory America, Inc., 380 Fairview Way, Milpitas, California 95035. Behavior Tech Computer Corp., 20F-B, No. 98, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Road., Xizhi City, Taipei County, Taiwan. Emprex Technologies Corp., 20F, 108 Xintai 5th Road, Sec. 1, Xizhi City, Taipei County, Taiwan. Behavior Tech Computer

(USA)Corp., Dba BTC USA, 4180 Business Center Dr., Fremont, California 94538. Corsair Memory, Inc., 46221 Landing Parkway, Fremont, California 94538. Dane-Elec Memory S.A., 149-165 Avenue Gallieni, 93171 Bagnolet, France. Deantusaiocht Dane-Elec TEO, Dba Dane-Elec Manufacturing, Spiddal Industrial Estate, Spiddal, Galway, Ireland. Dane Elec Corp. USA, Dba Intervalle Corporation, Dba Dane-Elec Manufacturing USA, 15770 Laguna Canyon Road, #100, Irvine, California 92618. EDGE Tech Corporation, Dba Peripheral Enhancements Corporation, 1310 North Hills Center, Ada, Oklahoma 74820. Interactive Media Corp., Dba Kanguru Solutions, 3 Christina Center, 120 Jeffrey Ave, Holliston, Massachusetts 01746. Kaser Corporation, 46711 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, California 94538. LG Electronics, Inc., LG Twin Towers, 20 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Seoul 150875, Republic of Korea. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., 1000 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632. TSR Silicon Resources Inc., 16 West 30th Street, New York, New York 10001. Welldone Company, 1F., No. 181, Anmei Street, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan.

(c)The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Christopher G. Paulraj, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 401P, Washington, DC 20436; and

(3)For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Charles E. Bullock is designated as the presiding administrative law judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(d) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or cease and desist order or both directed against a respondent. By order of the Commission. Issued: December 6, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7-24016 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on November 29, 2007, a proposed Consent Decree in *United States* v. *Creftcon Industries,* Civil Action No. 07-07812, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The consent decree resolved claims brought by the United States, on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) under sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, and section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6973, related to the releases and threatened releases of hazardous substances at the Puente Valley Operable Unit of the San Gabriel Valley Area 4 Superfund Site (“Site”) in Los Angeles County, California. The proposed Consent Decree requires Defendant to reimburse the United States $1,750,000 and DTSC $12,000, to resolve defendant's liability for past costs, future costs, and work associated with the remedial action required for the Site set forth in EPA's 1998 Interim Record of Decision. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty

(30)days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to *pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov* or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to *United States* v. *Creftcon Industries,* D.J. Ref. 90-11-2-354/20. The Consent Decree may be examined at U.S. EPA Region IX at 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, to *http://www.usjdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html.* A copy of the Consent Decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood ( *tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov* ), fax no.

(202)514-0097, phone confirmation number

(202)514-1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $ *12.25* (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Henry S. Friedman, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 07-6029 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am]

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