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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse Draft Strategic Plan AGENCY: National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The National Institute on Drug Abuse

(NIDA)is developing a strategic plan for the next 5 years, and invites the public to provide comments on a draft of this plan. The draft plan will be publicly available through the NIDA Draft Strategic Plan Web page ( *http://www.drugabuse.gov/StrategicPlan/Index.html* ) for 30 days from the publication of this Notice. The public is invited to provide comments via the e-mail address or the postal address listed on the NIDA Draft Strategic Plan Web page. *Background:* NIDA is the lead Federal agency for research on drug abuse and addiction. For the past three decades, NIDA has led the way in supporting research to prevent and treat drug abuse and addiction and mitigate the impact of their consequences—particularly the spread of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Given recent revolutionary advances in drug abuse research, NIDA has recently undergone a strategic planning process gathering recommendations from the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse and from ongoing dialogue with our various stakeholder groups to establish achievable goals and objectives for the future. NIDA's draft Strategic Plan outlines four major goal areas—Prevention, Treatment, HIV/AIDS, and Cross Cutting Priorities—each with Strategic Objectives that will guide NIDA's research agenda for the future. The public is invited to review this draft plan and provide comments. The draft plan may be viewed at *http://www.drugabuse.gov/StrategicPlan/Index.html,* and hard copies are available by calling 301-443-1124 or by sending a letter requesting a copy (that includes your mailing address) to: National Institute on Drug Abuse, *Attn:* Draft Strategic Plan, 6001 Executive Blvd., Suite 5213, MSC 9561, Bethesda, MD 20892-9561. *Request for Comments:* The public is invited to provide comments on the draft Strategic Plan. Comments may be sent to the email address listed on the NIDA Strategic Planning Web page at *http://www.drugabuse.gov/StrategicPlan/Index.html,* or to the postal address listed above. *Comments Due Date:* Comments regarding NIDA's draft Strategic Plan should be submitted via e-mail to *stratplan@nida.nih.gov* no later than 30 days after the publication of this Notice. Comments mailed to the above postal address must be postmarked by the same date. Dated: December 21, 2007. Nora D. Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E7-25521 Filed 1-4-08; 11:28 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5121-N-35] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Loan Sales Bidder Qualification Statement AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comment Due Date:* March 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail *Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone (202)402-8048. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Lucey, Deputy Director, Asset Sales Office, Room 3136, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone 202-708-2625, extension 3927 or Gregory Bolton, Senior Attorney, Office of Insured Housing, Multifamily Division, Room 9230; telephone 202-708-0614, extension 5245. Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals may call 202-708-4594 (TTY). These are not toll-free numbers. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection 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;

(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 the use of appropriate automated collection techniques of other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice list the following information: *Title of Proposal:* HUD Loan Sale Bidder Qualification Statement. *OMB Control Number:* 2502—New. *Agency form numbers, if applicable:* None. *Description of the need for the information and proposed use:* The Qualification Statement solicits from Prospective bidders to the HUD Loan Sales the basic qualifications required for bidding including but not limited to, Purchaser Information (Name of Purchaser, Corporate Entity, Address, Tax ID), Business Type, Net Worth, Equity Size, Prior History with HUD Loans and prior sales participation. By executing the Qualification Statement, the purchaser certifies, represents and warrants to HUD that each of the statements included are true and correct as to the purchaser and thereby qualifies them to bid. *Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* The Bidder Qualification Statement is released to a pool of 22,900 potential investors, of which 520 respond annually. The estimated number of burden hours needed to prepare the information collection is 260; the frequency of response is on occasion; and the estimated time needed to prepare the response is near thirty

(30)minutes and cost on the respondent to complete the statement is estimated to be close to ten

(10)dollars. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: December 28, 2007. Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing—Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. E7-25663 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge in LaSalle and Catahoula Parishes, Louisiana. SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan

(CCP)and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge is available for distribution. The CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years. The compatibility determinations for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education and interpretation, all-terrain vehicle use, cooperative farming, and resource research studies, are also available within the plan. ADDRESSES: A copy of the CCP/FONSI may be obtained by writing to: Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Drawer Z, Rhinehart, LA 71363. The CCP/FONSI may also be accessed and downloaded from the Service's Web site: *http://southeast.fws.gov/planning/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Chouinard, Natural Resource Planner, North Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex; Telephone: 318/305-0643; Fax: 318/726-4667; e-mail: *tina_chouinard@fws.gov* ; or by writing to the refuge manager at the address in the ADDRESSES section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this notice, we finalize the CCP process for Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge, begun as announced in the **Federal Register** on March 2, 2005 (70 FR 10109). For more about the process, see that notice. We released the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment (Draft CCP/EA) to the public, requesting comments in a notice of availability in the **Federal Register** on April 19, 2007 (72 FR 19719). The plan and environmental assessment identified and evaluated three alternatives for managing the refuge over the next 15 years. Alternative A represents no change from current management of the refuge. All management actions would be directed towards achieving the refuge's primary purposes, which include:

(1)To provide migrating and wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl consistent with the overall objectives of the Mississippi Flyway;

(2)to provide nesting habitat for wood ducks;

(3)to provide habitat and protection for threatened and endangered species; and

(4)to manage bottomland hardwoods and provide habitat for a natural wildlife diversity. Under Alternative B, the refuge would add more staff, equipment, and facilities in order to provide greater enhancement and management of bottomland hardwood forest, grassland, and moist-soil habitats for the greatest benefit of wildlife. The primary focus under Alternative C would be to maximize the endemic bottomland hardwood forest with minimal management. Under this alternative, there would be no active management of refuge resources. Based on the environmental assessment and the comments received, the Service adopted Alternative B as its preferred alternative. This alternative was considered to be the most effective for meeting the purposes of the refuge by conserving, restoring, and managing the bottomland hardwood forest, grassland, and moist-soil habitats and associated wildlife. Alternative B best achieves national, ecosystem, and refuge-specific goals and objectives and positively addresses significant issues and concerns expressed by the public. Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1958, primarily as a wintering area for migratory waterfowl. The refuge, located in east-central LaSalle Parish and west-central Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, about 30 miles northeast of Alexandria and 12 miles east of Jena, now totals 25,242 acres. The 6,671-acre Headquarters Unit borders nine miles of the northeast shore of Catahoula Lake, a 26,000-acre natural wetland renowned for its large concentrations of migratory waterfowl. The 18,571-acre Bushley Bayou Unit, located 8 miles west of Jonesville, was established in May 2001. The acquisition was made possible through a partnership agreement between The Conservation Fund, American Electric Power, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge consists of a complex of bottomland hardwood forests, moist-soil areas, and dirt access roads and trails. The six priority public uses of the refuge are fishing, hunting, wildlife photography, wildlife observation, and environmental education and interpretation. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: August 16, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on January 2, 2008. [FR Doc. E8-4 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques, PR AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability: Record of decision. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the decision and availability of the Record of Decision

(ROD)for the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan

(CCP)and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). We completed a thorough analysis of the environmental, social, and economic considerations and presented it in the Final CCP/EIS. The availability of the Final CCP/EIS was announced in the **Federal Register** on August 22, 2007. The ROD documents our decision to adopt and implement Alternative C. DATES: The Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, signed the ROD on October 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: A copy of the ROD may be obtained from Mr. Matthew Connolly, Refuge Manager, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques Office Park, Road 200, KM 0.04, Vieques, PR 00765, or you may call Mr. Connolly at 787/741-2138. The Final CCP/EIS and a copy of the ROD are available for viewing and downloading at the Service's Web site: *http://southeast.fws.gov/planning.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Matthew Connolly, Refuge Manager, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, at the address in the ADDRESSES section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction With this notice, we complete the CCP process for Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, begun as announced in the **Federal Register** on September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52418). We released the Draft CCP/EIS to the public for a 60-day review and comment period on February 28, 2007 (72 FR 9018). We announced the availability of the Final CCP/EIS on August 22, 2007 (72 FR 47063). Vieques National Wildlife Refuge was created from former Navy managed lands by congressional actions in 2001 and 2003. It consists of approximately 17,771 acres—3,100 acres on western Vieques and 14,671 acres on eastern Vieques. The transferred lands are to be managed in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (as amended). The refuge lands were historically used for agricultural purposes and more recently for military training activities. As a result, the wildlife habitats and communities are significantly altered and non-native invasive species are common along with remnants of native habitats. As a result of the military training, portions of the refuge contain unexploded ordnance and other contaminants. These areas have been classified as a “superfund site” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Cleanup of these portions of the refuge is being conducted by the Navy in accordance with CERCLA. In addition, a Federal Facilities Agreement between the Navy, Environmental Protection Agency, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will help to guide the cleanup process. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)(40 CFR 1506.6(b)) requirements, this notice announces our decision and the availability of the ROD for the Final CCP/EIS. We completed a thorough analysis of the environmental, social, and economic considerations, which we included in the Final CCP/EIS. The ROD documents our selection of Alternative C, the preferred alternative. The CCP will guide us in managing and administering Vieques National Wildlife Refuge for the next 15 years. Alternative C is the foundation for the CCP. Background The CCP Process The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) (Improvement Act), which amended the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, requires us to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year plan for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and our policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction to conserve wildlife and their habitats, CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the Improvement Act and NEPA. CCP Alternatives and Selected Alternative Our Draft CCP and NEPA document addressed several priority issues raised by us, other governmental partners, and the public. To address these priority issues, we developed and evaluated three alternatives during the planning process. Alternative A would have provided for a continuation of the existing level of management. Alternative B would have focused on wildlife and habitat management but maintained the existing visitor programs and public uses. After considering the comments we received, we have chosen Alternative C. This alternative will direct the refuge toward a realistic and achievable level of both habitat management and public use, and will provide a management program to address the needs of the resources and, where appropriate and compatible with the refuge purposes, the needs of the community. This alternative will provide for increases in management efforts to restore the refuge habitats without diminishing the wildlife values associated with the current conditions. There will also be a focus on management activities to benefit threatened and endangered species. This alternative will best achieve the purposes and goals of the refuge, as well as the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Included in the Final CCP/EIS are the goals, objectives, and strategies under each alternative, mitigation measures incorporated in each alternative, and a listing of the approved compatibility determinations. Alternative C incorporates several components addressing a variety of needs, including providing emergency access to the area of Puerto Ferro during hurricane watches and warnings; continuing to work with the Navy, Environmental Protection Agency, Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, and the community to ensure that cleanup of contaminants and unexploded ordnance from former military activities is completed; developing fire suppression capabilities and agreements to ensure that refuge resources and the adjacent communities are protected; managing the former “Live Impact Area” as a wilderness in accordance with the legislation that established the refuge; seeking agreements with Commonwealth agencies and non-governmental organizations to ensure conservation of historic and archaeological sites; and removing unused former Navy structures to provide a refuge atmosphere. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: December 3, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8-5 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Gaming AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Deemed Approved Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact. SUMMARY: This notice publishes the Deemed Approved Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 7, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Skibine, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240,

(202)219-4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988

(IGRA)Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2710, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the **Federal Register** notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. The compact authorizes the Seminole Tribe to operate slot machines, any banking or banked card game, poker, any devices or games that are authorized under State law to Florida State lottery and any new game authorized by Florida law. The term of the compact is 25 years. The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, through his delegated authority, is publishing notice that the Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida is now in effect. Dated: December 31, 2007. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E7-25628 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4N-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Preliminary)] Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of antidumping duty investigations and scheduling of preliminary phase investigations. SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping duty investigations Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from China, South Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units provided for in statistical reporting number statistical reporting number 9404.29.9010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by February 14, 2008. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by February 22, 2008. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim McClure (202-205-3191), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter 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 ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background* .—These investigations are being instituted in response to a petition filed on December 31, 2007, by Leggett & Platt Inc., Carthage, MO. *Participation in the investigations and public service list* .—Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Industrial users and (if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level) representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance. *Limited disclosure of business proprietary information

(BPI)under an administrative protective order

(APO)and BPI service list* .—Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made not later than seven days after the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. *Conference* .—The Commission's Director of Operations has scheduled a conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30 a.m. on January 22, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. Parties wishing to participate in the conference should contact Jim McClure (202-205-3191) not later than January 18, 2007, to arrange for their appearance. Parties in support of the imposition of antidumping duties in these investigations and parties in opposition to the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the conference. *Written submissions* .—As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or before January 25, 2008, a written brief containing information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. Parties may file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the conference no later than three days before the conference. If briefs or written testimony contain BPI, they must conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 Fed. Reg. 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II(C) of the Commission's Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 Fed. Reg. 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission's rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: January 2, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-7 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103-0094] Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Revision of a currently approved collection—Department Annual Progress Report. The Department of Justice

(DOJ)Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The revision of a currently approved information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days for public comment until March 7, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Rebekah Dorr, Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the revision of the existing collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection

(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection; comments requested.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Department Annual Progress Report (DAPR).

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:* None. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Law enforcement agencies that are recipients of COPS hiring grants and/or COPS grants that have a redeployment requirement. The Department Annual Progress Report was part of a business process reengineering effort aimed at minimizing the reporting burden on COPS hiring grantees by streamlining the collection of progress report into one annual report.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply:* It is estimated that 3,000 respondents annually will complete the form within 1 hour.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 3,000 total annual burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 28, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-25594 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-AT-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 Notice is hereby given that on December 17, 2007, a proposed Consent Decree (“Decree”) in *United States, et al.* v. *Georgia Gulf Chemicals and Vinyls, LLC* , Civil Action No. 1:07-CV-3113, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. In this action the United States and the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality sought penalties and injunctive relief under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 *et seq.* ; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901 *et seq.* ; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 U.S.C. 11001 *et seq.* ; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* ; and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 *et seq* ., as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, relating to a polyvinyl chloride facility owned or operated by Georgia Gulf Chemicals and Vinyls, LLC (“Georgia Gulf”), located in Aberdeen, Mississippi. The Decree requires Georgia Gulf to pay a civil penalty of $610,000 to be split evenly between the United States and the State of Mississippi. Georgia Gulf has also agreed to perform corrective measures, including installation of an air stripper to reduce volatile organic compounds by removing vinyl chloride from process wastewater. Georgia Gulf will also implement several standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Clean Air Act. Further, Georgia Gulf has agreed to comply with specific Clean Water Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act requirements. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty

(30)days from the date of this publication comments relating to the 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, et al.* v. *Georgia Gulf Chemicals and Vinyls, LLC* , D.J. Ref. 90-5-2-1-08489. The Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 600 Richard B. Russell Federal Bldg., 75 Spring Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, and at U.S. EPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-8960. During the public comment period, the Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, *http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html.* A copy of the 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 $22.25 (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. 07-6295 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am]

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