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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of Refugee Resettlement Administration for Children and Families; Notice of Cancellation of Funding AGENCY: Office of Refugee Resettlement, ACF, DHHS. ACTION: Notice of cancellation of the Fiscal Year

(FY)2004 Standing Announcement for Services to Recently Arrived Refugees (HHS-2004-ACF-ORR-RE-0004). *CFDA#:* 93.576. *Legislative Authority:* This program is authorized by section 412 (c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

(INA)8 U.S.C. 1522 (c)(1)(A), as amended. SUMMARY: This notice cancels the FY 2004 Standing Announcement for Services to Recently Arrived Refugees (HHS-2004-ACF-ORR-RE-0004) that was published in the **Federal Register** on April 23, 2004 (Volume 69, pages 22275-22298). The three priority areas of the FY 2004 Standing Announcement for Services to Recently Arrived Refugees will be published in FY 2008 as three separate Standing Announcements at the Administration for Children and Families' Grant Opportunities Web page at *http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html* and at *www.grants.gov.* The titles of three Standing Announcements will be the Standing Announcement for the Preferred Communities Program; the Standing Announcement for Supplemental Services for Recently Arrived Refugees; and the Standing Announcement for Ethnic Community Self-Help. The new Standing Announcements and application packages will also be available at *www.grants.gov.* Interested parties should register with *www.grants.gov* to receive e-mail alerts announcing publication, application due dates, and application requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan S. Benjamin, Program Manager, Standing Announcement, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20047. Telephone:

(202)401-4851. E-mail: *Susan.Benjamin@acf.hhs.gov.* Dated: December 19, 2007. Brent R. Orrell, Acting Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. [FR Doc. E7-25084 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2007-0088] Science and Technology Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T Protected Repository for the Defense of Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats (PREDICT) AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)invites the general public to comment on new data collection forms for the Protected Repository for the Defense of Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats (PREDICT) initiative. The PREDICT initiative facilitates the accessibility of computer and network operational data for use in cyber defense research and development through the establishment of distributed repositories of security-relevant network operations data, and the application procedures, protection policies, and review processes necessary to make this data available to the cyber defense research community. The forms will allow the PREDICT initiative to provide a central repository, accessible through a Web-based portal *(https://www.predict.org/)* that catalogs current computer network operational data, provide secure access to multiple sources of data collected as a result of use and traffic on the Internet, and facilitate data flow among PREDICT participants for the purpose of developing new models, technologies and products that support effective threat assessment and increase cyber security capabilities. The Department is committed to improving its PREDICT initiative and invites interested persons to comment on the following forms and instructions (hereinafter “Forms Package”) for the PREDICT initiative:

(1)Account Request Form (DHS Form 10029);

(2)Add a New Dataset Form (DHS Form 10030);

(3)Annotate Dataset Form (DHS Form 10031);

(4)Request a Dataset Form (DHS Form 10032);

(5)Update Host Data Form (DHS Form 10033);

(6)Update Provider Data Form (DHS Form 10034);

(7)Memorandum of Agreement—PREDICT

(PCC)Coordinating Center and Researcher/User (DHS Form 10035);

(8)Memorandum of Agreement—PCC and Data Provider

(DP)(DHS Form 10036);

(9)Memorandum of Agreement—PCC and Data Host

(DH)(DHS Form 10037);

(10)Authorization Letter for Data Host (DHS Form 10038);

(11)Authorization Letter for Data Provider (DHS Form 10039);

(12)Sponsorship Letter (DHS Form 10040);

(13)Notice of Dataset Access/Application Expiration (DHS Form 10041);

(14)Certificate of Data Destruction (DHS Form 10042). This notice and request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 26, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number [DHS-2007-0088], by *one* of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* *ken.rogers@dhs.gov.* Include docket number [DHS-2007-0088] in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Science and Technology Directorate, ATTN: OCIO/Kenneth D. Rogers, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth D. Rogers

(202)254-6185 (this is not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties can obtain copies of the Forms Package by calling or writing the point of contact listed above. The content of PREDICT is proprietary datasets that will be used by the Research community in its efforts to build products and technologies that will better protect America's computing infrastructure. Using a secure Web portal, accessible through *https://www.predict.org/,* the PREDICT Coordinating Center manages a centralized repository that identifies the datasets and their sources and location, and acts as gatekeeper for access and release of the data. All data input to the system is either keyed in by users (Data Providers) or migrated (via upload of XML files). DHS is particularly interested in comments that:

(1)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;

(2)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;

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

(4)Suggest ways to minimize the burden of the data collection on those who respond, including 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. Overview of This Information Collection

(1)*Type of Information Collection:* New information collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* DHS S&T PREDICT Initiative. * Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: * DHS S&T Protected Repository for the Defense of Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats (PREDICT)

(1)Account Request Form (DHS Form 10029);

(2)Add a New Dataset Form (DHS Form 10030);

(3)Annotate Dataset Form (DHS Form 10031);

(4)Request a Dataset Form (DHS Form 10032);

(5)Update Host Data Form (DHS Form 10033);

(6)Update Provider Data Form (DHS Form 10034);

(7)Memorandum of Agreement—PREDICT

(PCC)Coordinating Center and Researcher/User (DHS Form 10035);

(8)Memorandum of Agreement—PCC and Data Provider (DP)(DHS Form 10036);

(9)Memorandum of Agreement—PCC and Data Host (DH)(DHS Form 10037);

(10)Authorization Letter for Data Host (DHS Form 10038);

(11)Authorization Letter for Data Provider (DHS Form 10039);

(12)Sponsorship Letter (DHS Form 10040);

(13)Notice of Dataset Access/Application Expiration (DHS Form 10041);

(14)Certificate of Data Destruction (DHS Form 10042).

(3)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions, Federal government, and State, local, or tribal government; the data gathered will allow the PREDICT initiative to provide a central repository, accessible through a Web-based portal *(https://www.predict.org/)* that catalogs current computer network operational data, provides secure access to multiple sources of data collected as a result of use and traffic on the Internet, and facilitates data flow among PREDICT participants for the purpose of developing new models, technologies and products that support effective threat assessment and increase cyber security capabilities.

(4)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* a. *Estimate of the total number of respondents:* 275. b. *An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond:* .54 burden hours. Dated: December 13, 2007. Kenneth D. Rogers, Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate. [FR Doc. E7-25333 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2007-0089] Homeland Security Advisory Council/Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee AGENCY: Policy Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting and Subcommittee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council

(HSAC)will meet via teleconference for purposes of reviewing recommendations from the Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee (SBODAC), an HSAC subcommittee. Later in the day, the SBODAC will meet to provide an overview of their recommendations, receive a progress report on various programs/initiatives within the Rice-Chertoff Initiative and to hold member deliberations. In the public interest and in an attempt to maximize openness, we are opening part of this SBODAC meeting to the public even though FACA subcommittee meetings are not required to be open. These meetings will be coordinated closely with the Department of State. DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2008. HSAC conference call from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. EST. Details for the public portion of the SBODAC's additional meetings are not yet finalized—individuals interested in participating in any open subcommittee sessions should follow instructions as outlined below (see “Public Attendance”). ADDRESSES: The HSAC meeting will be held via teleconference. The SBODAC meeting will be held at a yet to be determined location in the Washington, DC area. Members of the public interested in participating in this teleconference and/or subcommittee meeting may do so by following the process outlined below (see “Public Attendance”). If you desire to submit written comments, they must be submitted by January 9, 2008. Comments must be identified by DHS-2007-0089 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: HSAC@dhs.gov* . Include docket number in the subject line of the message. • *Fax:*

(202)282-9207. • *Mail:* Ms. Jennifer Myers, Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0850, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Washington, DC 20528. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the words “Department of Homeland Security” and DHS-2007-0089, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Myers, Homeland Security Advisory Council, Washington, DC 20528,

(202)447-3135, *HSAC@dhs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). The HSAC exists to provide independent advice to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security aiding in the creation of expeditious implementation of critical and actionable policy and operational capacities across the spectrum of homeland security operations. The HSAC shall periodically report, as appropriate, to the Secretary on matters within the scope of that function. The HSAC serves as an advisory body with the goal of providing advice upon the request of the Secretary. The HSAC will meet to review recommendations from the SBODAC, a committee formed as part of the Rice-Chertoff Initiative. The SBODAC has examined four areas:

(1)Public Diplomacy and International Outreach,

(2)Visa Policy and Processing,

(3)Ports of Entry, and

(4)Metrics and Critical Success Factors. *Public Attendance:* Members of the public may register to participate in this HSAC teleconference via the procedures that follow. Each individual must provide his or her full legal name and email address or phone number no later than 5 p.m. EST., January 9, 2008, to Jennifer Myers or a staff member of the HSAC via e-mail at *HSAC@dhs.gov* or via phone at

(202)447-3135. Individuals interested in participating in any open sessions of the SBODAC meeting that will follow the HSAC conference call should also follow above outlined procedures. HSAC conference call details and SBODAC meeting details will be provided to interested members of the public. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Jennifer Myers as soon as possible. Dated: December 19, 2007. Doug Hoelscher, Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Committees. [FR Doc. E7-25138 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 30-day notice and request for comments; Revision of currently approved collection, OMB 1660-0039, Form numbers: FF 95-58 and FF 95-59. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)has submitted the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission describes the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden ( *i.e.* , the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and includes the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use. *Title:* National Fire Academy Long-term Evaluation Form for Supervisors and National Fire Academy Long-term Evaluation Form for Students. *OMB Number:* 1660-0039. *Abstract:* The National Fire Academy Long-term Evaluation Form will be used to evaluate all National Fire Academy

(NFA)on-campus resident training courses. Course graduates and their supervisors will be asked to evaluate the impact of the training on both individual job performance and the fire and emergency response department/community where the student works. The data provided by students and supervisors is used to update existing NFA course materials and to develop new courses that reflect the emerging issues/needs of the Nation's fire service. *Affected Public:* Individuals and Households. *Number of Respondents:* 10,000. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* Burden for this collection is .33 hours for FEMA Form 95-59 and .17 hours for FEMA Form 95-58 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500. *Frequency of Response:* Once. *Comments:* Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, and sent via electronic mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or faxed to

(202)395-6974. Comments must be submitted on or before January 28, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection should be made to Director, Records Management Division, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202, facsimile number

(202)646-3347, or e-mail address *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: December 19, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, *Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.* [FR Doc. E7-25292 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-17-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-3282-EM] Kansas; Emergency and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Kansas (FEMA-3282-EM), dated December 12, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 12, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated December 12, 2007, the President declared an emergency declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the emergency conditions in the State of Kansas resulting from severe winter storms beginning on December 6, 2007, and continuing, are of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such an emergency exists in the State of Kansas. You are authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas. Specifically, you are authorized to provide assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. This assistance excludes regular time costs for subgrantees' regular employees. In addition, you are authorized to provide such other forms of assistance under Title V of the Stafford Act as you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal emergency assistance and administrative expenses. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Thomas A. Hall, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared emergency. The following areas of the State of Kansas have been designated as adversely affected by this declared emergency: All 105 counties in the State of Kansas for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25294 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-3281-EM] Missouri; Emergency and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Missouri (FEMA-3281-EM), dated December 12, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 12, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated December 12, 2007, the President declared an emergency declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the emergency conditions in the State of Missouri resulting from severe winter storms beginning on December 8, 2007, and continuing, are of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such an emergency exists in the State of Missouri. You are authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas. Specifically, you are authorized to provide assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. This assistance excludes regular time costs for subgrantees' regular employees. In addition, you are authorized to provide such other forms of assistance under Title V of the Stafford Act as you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal emergency assistance and administrative expenses. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael L. Parker, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared emergency. The following areas of the State of Missouri have been designated as adversely affected by this declared emergency: All 114 Missouri Counties and the Independent City of St. Louis for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25258 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1735-DR] Oklahoma; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1735-DR), dated December 18, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 18, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated December 18, 2007, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Oklahoma resulting from severe winter storms beginning on December 8, 2007, and continuing, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas, Hazard Mitigation throughout the State, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act that you deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs, except for any particular projects that are eligible for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage under the FEMA Public Assistance Pilot Program instituted pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 777. If Other Needs Assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act is later requested and warranted, Federal funding under that program also will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Philip E. Parr, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. The following areas of the State of Oklahoma have been designated as adversely affected by this declared major disaster: Cleveland, Lincoln, Mayes, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Tulsa, and Wagoner Counties for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of Oklahoma are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25264 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1733-DR] Oregon; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon (FEMA-1733-DR), dated December 8, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of December 8, 2007. Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties for Public Assistance [Categories C-G] (already designated for Individual Assistance and debris removal and emergency protective measures [Categories A and B], including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) Yamhill County for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance [Categories C-G] (already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures [Categories A and B], including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) Lincoln County for Public Assistance [Categories C-G] (already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures [Categories A and B], including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) Washington Counties for Public Assistance. Polk County for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036; Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25300 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1734-DR] Washington; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington (FEMA-1734-DR), dated December 8, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of December 8, 2007. Clallam County for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. Kitsap County for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance [Categories C-G] (already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures [Categories A and B], including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties for Public Assistance [Categories C-G] (already designated for Individual Assistance and debris removal and emergency protective measures [Categories A and B], including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) Jefferson, King, Skagit, Snohomish, and Wahkiakum Counties for Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25266 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1734-DR] Washington; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington (FEMA-1734-DR), dated December 8, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of December 8, 2007. Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties for Individual Assistance (already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures [Categories A and B], including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25269 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1734-DR] Washington; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Washington (FEMA-1734-DR), dated December 8, 2007, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 17, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the incident period for this disaster is closed effective December 17, 2007. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25295 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket No. FEMA-2007-0014] National Fire Academy Board of Visitors AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Open Teleconference Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The National Fire Academy Board of Visitors will meet by teleconference on January 29, 2008. DATES: The teleconference will take place Tuesday, January 29, 2008, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., e.s.t. ADDRESSES: Members of the public who wish to obtain the call-in number, access code, and other information for the public teleconference may contact Teressa Kaas as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by January 25, 2008, as the number of teleconference lines is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Members of the public may also participate by coming to the National Emergency Training Center, Building H, Room 300, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Members of the general public who plan to participate in the meeting should contact Teressa Kaas as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , on or before January 25, 2008. Requests to have written material distributed to each member of the committee prior to the meeting should reach the contact person at the address below by January 25, 2008. Send written material to Teressa Kaas, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727. Comments must be identified by FEMA-2007-0014 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: FEMA-RULES@dhs.gov* . Include docket number in the subject line of the message. • *Fax:*

(866)466-5370. • *Mail:* Teressa Kaas, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at *www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teressa Kaas, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, telephone

(301)447-1117, fax

(301)447-1173, and e-mail *teressa.kaas@dhs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). The National Fire Academy Board of Visitors will be holding a teleconference for purposes of reviewing National Fire Academy Program activities, including an update on the Management Science Curriculum Report, the new Executive Development Program Report, the National Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Committee Report, the Academy update, and Board discussions and new items. This meeting is open to the public. The Chairperson of the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors shall conduct the teleconference in a way that will, in his judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of business. During its teleconference, the committee welcomes public comment; however, comments will be permitted only during the public comment period. The Chairperson will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. Please note that the teleconference may end early if all business is completed. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Teressa Kaas as soon as possible. Dated: December 18, 2007. Gregory B. Cade, Assistant Administrator, U.S. Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-25298 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-17-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration [Docket No. TSA-2003-14610] Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Drivers License AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration

(TSA)invites public comment on one currently approved information collection requirement, under OMB control number 1652-0027, abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for renewal in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection involves applicant submission of biometric and biographic information for TSA's security threat assessment in order to obtain the hazardous materials endodrsement

(HME)on a commercial drivers license

(CDL)issued by the U.S. States and the District of Columbia. DATES: Send your comments by February 26, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Joanna Johnson, Communications Branch, Business Management Office, Operational Process and Technology, TSA-32, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanna Johnson at the above address, or by telephone

(571)227-3651 or facsimile

(703)603-0822. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The information collection request

(ICR)documentation is available at *www.reginfo.gov.* Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is inviting comments to—

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Information Collection Requirement TSA is requesting renewal of the currently approved ICR with minor changes. This collection supports the implementation of section 1012 of the USA PATRIOT Act (Pub. L. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272, 396, Oct. 26, 2001), which mandates that no State or the District of Columbia may issue a hazardous materials endorsement

(HME)on a commercial driver's license

(CDL)unless TSA has first determined the driver is not a threat to transportation security. On November 24, 2004, TSA published the final rule in the **Federal Register** (69 FR 68720), codified at 49 CFR part 1572, that describes the procedures, standards, and eligibility criteria for security threat assessments on individuals seeking to obtain, renew, or transfer HME on a CDL. TSA subsequently amended the rule on January 25, 2007 (72 FR 3492). In order to conduct the security threat assessment, States (or a TSA designated agent in States that elect to have TSA perform the collection of information) must collect information in addition to that already collected for the purpose of HME applications, which will occur once approximately every five years. The driver is required to submit an application that includes personal biographic information (for instance, height, weight, eye and hair color, date of birth); information concerning legal status, mental health defects history, military status, and criminal history; as well as fingerprints. TSA is amending the application to collect minor additional information, such as whether the driver is a new applicant or renewing or transferring the HME, to better understand and forecast driver retention, transfer rate, and drop-rate to help improve customer service, reduce program costs, and provide comparability with other Federal background checks, including Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC). In addition, the rule (49 CFR 1572) requires States to maintain a copy of the driver application for a period of one year. From 2008 through 2010, TSA estimates respondent drivers will spend approximately 3.4 million hours on the application and background check process. TSA estimates an annualized 348,000 respondents will apply for an HME, and that the application and background check process will involve 1.1 million annualized hours. TSA estimates the total costs to respondent drivers will be $92.8 million over the three-year period ($31 million annualized). Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on December 20, 2007. Fran Lozito, Director, Business Management Office, Operational Process and Technology. [FR Doc. 07-6231 Filed 12-27-07; 8:45 am]

Notices. Notice of cancellation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 Standing Announcement for Services to Recently Arrived Refugees (HHS-2004-ACF-ORR-RE-0004)