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BILLING CODE 6725-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843).

Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than February 5, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Todd Offerbacker, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1.

Young Partners, L.P., and its general partner, Young Corporation, and Citizens Bancshares Company, all of Chillicothe, Missouri, and First Community Bancshares, Inc., and FCB Acquisition Corp., both of Overland Park, Kansas;* to acquire NKC Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire Norbank, both of North Kansas City, Missouri. In connection with this application, FCB Acquisition Corp, has applied to become a bank holding company by merging with NKC Bancshares Inc. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January 7, 2008.

Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-262 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-08-0008] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov. * Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

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

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES)—Extension—(0923-0008), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is mandated pursuant to the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and its 1986 Amendments, The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), to prevent or mitigate adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life resulting from the exposure to hazardous substances into the environment. The primary purpose of this activity, which ATSDR has supported since 1992, is to develop, implement, and maintain a state-based surveillance system for hazardous substances emergency events which can be used to

(1)describe the distribution of the hazardous substances releases;

(2)describe the public health consequences (morbidity, mortality, and evacuations) associated with the events;

(3)develop strategies to reduce future public health consequences. The study population will consist of all hazardous substance non permitted acute releases within the 14 states (Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin) participating in the surveillance system. Until this system was developed and implemented, there was no national public health-based surveillance system to coordinate the collation, analysis, and distribution of hazardous substances emergency release data to public health practitioners. It was necessary to establish this national surveillance system which describes the public health impact of hazardous substances emergencies on the health of the population of the United States. The data collection form will be completed by the state health department Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES) coordinator using a variety of sources including written and oral reports from environmental protection agencies, police, firefighters, emergency response personnel; or researched by the HSEES coordinator using material safety data sheets, and chemical handbooks. There is a reduction in the annual burden hours per response because of the reduction in number of states from 15 to 14 and because of a change in the case definition of an HSEES event in 2005, which excludes stack emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO <sup>X</sup> ), oxides of sulfur (SOx), and carbon monoxide

(CO)when they are not mixed with another hazardous substance. The HSEES public use data set is available on the ATSDR HSEES Web site. Interested parties complete a brief description of who will be using the data and for what purpose in order to download the data. This allows ATSDR to widely distribute the data and track its usefulness. There is no cost to the respondents other than their time. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Participating State Health Department HSEES Coordinators 14 536 45/60 5,628 Persons interested in HSEES data through Web site 500 1 6/60 50 Total 514 5,678 Dated: January 4, 2008. Marilyn S. Radke, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-270 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2007D-0493] International Conference on Harmonisation; Draft Guidance on Q8(R1) Pharmaceutical Development; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled “Q8(R1) Pharmaceutical Development Revision 1.” The draft guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). The draft guidance is an annex to the parent ICH guidance entitled “Q8 Pharmaceutical Development” (71 FR 29344, May 22, 2006) (ICH Q8). It provides further clarification of key concepts outlined in ICH Q8 and describes the principles of quality by design (QbD). The draft guidance is intended to show how concepts and tools (e.g., design space) outlined in ICH Q8 could be put into practice by the applicant for all dosage forms. DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the agency considers your comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the guidance, submit written or electronic comments on the draft guidance by April 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the draft guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to either *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* or *http://www.regulations.gov* . Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to the Division of Drug Information (HFD-240), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, or the Office of Communication, Training, and Manufacturers Assistance (HFM-40), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1448. The draft guidance may also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1-800-835-4709 or 301-827-1800. Send two self-addressed adhesive labels to assist the office in processing your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft guidance and other guidances mentioned in this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *Regarding the guidance* : Moheb Nasr, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD-800), Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., bldg. 21, rm. 2630, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-1900; or Christopher Joneckis, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-20), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1448, 301-435-5681. *Regarding the ICH* : Michelle Limoli, Office of International Programs (HFG-1), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4480. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In recent years, many important initiatives have been undertaken by regulatory authorities and industry associations to promote international harmonization of regulatory requirements. FDA has participated in many meetings designed to enhance harmonization and is committed to seeking scientifically based harmonized technical procedures for pharmaceutical development. One of the goals of harmonization is to identify and then reduce differences in technical requirements for drug development among regulatory agencies. ICH was organized to provide an opportunity for tripartite harmonization initiatives to be developed with input from both regulatory and industry representatives. FDA also seeks input from consumer representatives and others. ICH is concerned with harmonization of technical requirements for the registration of pharmaceutical products among three regions: The European Union, Japan, and the United States. The six ICH sponsors are the European Commission; the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries Associations; the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare; the Japanese Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association; the Centers for Drug Evaluation and Research and Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA; and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. The ICH secretariat, which coordinates the preparation of documentation, is provided by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA). The ICH steering committee includes representatives from each of the ICH sponsors and IFPMA, as well as observers from the World Health Organization, Health Canada, and the European Free Trade Area. In November 2007, the ICH steering committee agreed that a draft guidance entitled “Q8(R1) Pharmaceutical Development Revision 1” should be made available for public comment. The draft guidance is the product of the Quality Expert Working Group of the ICH. Comments about this draft will be considered by FDA and the Quality Expert Working Group. The draft guidance is an annex to the parent guidance ICH Q8. It provides further clarification of key concepts outlined in ICH Q8 and describes the principles of QbD. The annex is not intended to establish new standards or increase regulatory expectations. It is intended to show how concepts and tools (e.g., design space) outlined in ICH Q8 could be put into practice by the applicant for all dosage forms. Where a company chooses to apply QbD and quality risk management (see ICH “Q9 Quality Risk Management”), linked to an appropriate pharmaceutical quality system (see ICH “Q10 Pharmaceutical Quality Systems”), then opportunities arise to enhance science- and risk-based regulatory approaches. The draft guidance outlines the elements that should be included in pharmaceutical development and additional elements when QbD principles are applied. It elaborates, by means of description and example, possible approaches to gaining a more systematic, enhanced understanding of the product and process under development. The draft guidance also provides recommendations on the placement of pharmaceutical development and other related information in module 3 of a regulatory submission in the common technical document format. This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the agency's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. II. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic comments on the draft guidance. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that in January 2008, the FDA Web site is expected to transition to the Federal Dockets Management System (FDMS). FDMS is a Government-wide, electronic docket management system. After the transition date, electronic submissions will be accepted by FDA through the FDMS only. When the exact date of the transition to FDMS is known, FDA will publish a **Federal Register** notice announcing that date. III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/default.htm* , *http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/index.htm* , or *http://www.fda.gov/cber/publications.htm* . Dated: January 2, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E8-213 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2007-29070] Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget: OMB Control Number 1625-0108 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting comments. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request for comments announces that the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

(OIRA)of the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)requesting an extension of their approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0108, Standard Numbering System for Undocumented Vessels. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties. DATES: Please submit comments on or before February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: To make sure your comments and related material do not enter the Coast Guard docket [USCG-2007-29070] or are received by OIRA more than once, please submit them by only one of the following means:

(1)*Electronic submission.*

(a)To Coast Guard docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* .

(b)To OIRA by e-mail to: *nlesser@omb.eop.gov* .

(2)*Mail or hand delivery.*

(a)To Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand deliver between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.

(b)To OIRA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, to the attention of the Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.

(3)*Fax.*

(a)To Docket Management Facility at 202-493-2251.

(b)To OIRA at 202-395-6566. To ensure your comments are received in time, mark the fax to the attention of Mr. Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this notice. Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room W12-140 on the West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* . A copy of the complete ICR is available through this docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Additionally, copies are available from Commandant (CG-611), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, ( *Attn:* Mr. Arthur Requina), 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. The telephone number is 202-475-3523. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Arthur Requina, Office of Information Management, telephone 202-475-3523 or fax 202-475-3929, for questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 202-366-9826, for questions on the docket. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this information collection request should be granted based on it being necessary for the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing:

(1)The practical utility of the collection;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collection;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information subject to the collection; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the OMB Control Number of the ICR. Comments to the Coast Guard must contain the docket number [USCG 2007-29070]. For your comments to OIRA to be considered, it is best if OIRA receives them on or before February 11, 2008. *Public participation and request for comments:* We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. We will post all comments received, without change, to *http://www.regulations.gov* . They will include any personal information you provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their Docket Management Facility. Please see the paragraph on DOT's “Privacy Act Policy” below. *Submitting comments:* If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-2007-29070], indicate the specific section of the document to which each comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an e-mail address, or other contact information in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. You may submit your comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES ; but please submit them by only one means. If you submit them by mail or delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. We may change the documents supporting this collection of information or even the underlying requirements in view of them. The Coast Guard and OIRA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. We may change the documents supporting this collection of information or even the underlying requirements in view of them. *Viewing comments and documents:* Go to *http://www.regulations.gov* to view documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket. Click on “Search for Dockets,” and enter the docket number (USCG-2007-29070) in the Docket ID box, and click enter. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in room W12-140 on the West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. *Privacy Act:* Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Privacy Act Statement of DOT in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit *http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov* . Previous Request for Comments This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The Coast Guard has published the 60-day notice (72 FR 51826, September 11, 2007) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That notice elicited no comments. Information Collection Request *Title:* Standard Numbering System

(SNS)for Undocumented Vessels. *OMB Control Number:* 1625-0108. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Owners of all undocumented vessels propelled by machinery are required by Federal law to apply for a number from the issuing authority of the State in which they are to be principally operated. In addition, States may require other vessels, such as sailboats, canoes, and kayaks, to be numbered. Owners may include individuals or households, non-profit organizations, and small businesses (e.g., liveries offering recreational vessels for rental by the public) or other for-profit organizations. *Abstract:* Paragraph

(a)of 46 U.S.C. 12301 requires undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery of any kind to be numbered in the State where they are principally operated. In 46 U.S.C. 12302(a), Congress authorized the Secretary to prescribe, by regulation, a SNS, directing approval of a State numbering system if it is consistent therewith. In DHS Delegation No. 0170.1 section 2 (92)(h), the Secretary has delegated his authority under 46 U.S.C. 12301 and 12302 to the Commandant of the Coast Guard. Regulations requiring the numbering of undocumented vessels are in 33 CFR part 173; those applicable to the States for approval of their systems are contained in 33 CFR part 174. In order to have an approved state numbering system, a State must collect and report annually to the Coast Guard information on its numbered vessels (number, size, construction, etc.). We need this information for the following reasons:

(1)To provide Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel information for enforcement of boating laws and for theft/fraud investigations;

(2)To increase officers' safety by assisting boarding officers in determining how best to approach a vessel suspected of illegal activity;

(3)To publish annual Boating Statistics reports required by 46 U.S.C. 6102(b); and

(4)To determine proper allocation of Federal funds to assist States in carrying out the National Recreational Boating Safety Program established by 46 U.S.C. chapter 131. *Burden Estimate:* The estimated burden has increased from 15,507 hours to 286,458 hours a year. Dated: December 21, 2007. D.T. Glenn, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E8-212 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-601, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility; OMB Control Number 1615-0029. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on July 31, 2007, at 72 FR 41771. The notice allowed for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received two comments from the public on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 11, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at *kastrich@omb.eop.gov* . When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0029 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

(1)Evaluate whether the 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(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 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 information collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form I-601. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Individuals or Households. The information collected on this form is used by U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a waiver of excludability under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 15,500 responses at 1 1/2 hours per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 23,250 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main* . We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 3rd floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, telephone number 202-272-8377. Dated: January 7, 2008. Richard Sloan, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-282 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R1-ES-2007-N0005] Proposed Safe Harbor Agreement for the Guam Rail on Cocos Island, Guam AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Receipt of application; notice of availability. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received applications for enhancement of survival permits pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA), from Cocos Island Resort and the Guam Department of Agriculture (Applicants). The permit applications include a proposed Safe Harbor Agreement

(SHA)among the Applicants and the Service. Implementation of the proposed SHA provides for voluntary habitat restoration, maintenance, enhancement, or the creation of activities to enhance the habitat and recovery of the Guam rail ( *Gallirallus owstonii* ) (“Covered Species”) on 83.1 acres of non-Federal lands on Cocos Island, Guam. The proposed duration of both the SHA and permits is 10 years. The Service has made a preliminary determination that the proposed SHA and permit application are eligible for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The basis for this determination is contained in an Environmental Action Statement which also is available for public review. DATES: All comments from interested parties must be received on or before February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: Please address written comments to Patrick Leonard, Field Supervisor, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room #3-122, Honolulu, HI 96850. You may also send comments by facsimile at

(808)792-9580. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Newman, Assistant Field Supervisor (see ADDRESSES ), telephone

(808)792-9400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Availability of Documents Copies of the draft documents and permit applications are available for public inspection, by appointment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES ). You may also request copies of the documents by contacting the Service's Pacific Island Fish and Wildlife Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ). We are furnishing this notice to provide the public, other state and Federal agencies, and tribes an opportunity to review and comment on these documents. 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. Background A SHA encourages private landowners to conduct voluntary conservation activities and assures them that they will not be subjected to increased listed species restrictions should their beneficial stewardship efforts result in increased numbers of listed species. As long as enrolled landowners maintain agreed-upon baseline responsibilities, they may make any other lawful use of the enrolled property during the permit term, even if such use results in the take of individuals of the Federally listed species named within the permit. Application requirements and issuance criteria for enhancement of survival permits and SHAs are found in 50 CFR 17.22(c). The primary objective of this proposed SHA is to establish a breeding population of Guam rails on Cocos Island by providing a predator-controlled habitat. The private lands subject to this proposed SHA and permit consist of 83.1 acres of mixed forest and beach strand habitat on Cocos Island, Guam. Current land use practices include the operation of a day resort for tourists and overnight camping. Habitat conditions vary from manicured lawn surrounding the buildings to mixed native forest with invasive vines. The Guam rail was last observed in the wild on Northern Guam in the mid-1980s; therefore, the baseline for the species is zero, and there are no prohibitions on the use of the property or responsibilities for protecting existing individuals of the Guam rail or its habitat. However, management activities by the Applicants and other cooperators to encourage the establishment and survival of Guam rails on the enrolled lands during the term of the proposed SHA and the permit include:

(1)Eradicating rats and mice and control monitor lizard population on Cocos Island prior to release of Guam rail;

(2)reducing likelihood of reintroduction of rats, mice, and the introduction of the brown treesnake;

(3)developing and implementing a forest enhancement plan to reduce invasive plant species and increase native plant species on Cocos Island;

(4)releasing Guam rails and monitoring survivorship, breeding behavior, habitat preference, and nesting success; and

(5)creating materials to promote understanding of wildlife recovery and invasive species issues for Cocos Island staff and visitors. Based upon the probable species' response, we estimate it will take 10 years of implementing the planned conservation measures to fully reach a net conservation benefit for the Guam rail; some level of benefit is expected within a shorter period of time as a result of predator control and habitat restoration effort. The duration of the SHA and permits will be for a term of 10 years, although both may be renewed upon approval by the Service. We believe that approval of the proposed SHA may qualify for a categorical exclusion under NEPA, as provided by the Department of Interior Manual (516 DM 2, Appendix 1 and 516 DM 6, Appendix 1) Based on the following criteria:

(1)Implementation of the SHA would result in minor or negligible effects on federally listed, proposed, and candidate species and their habitats;

(2)implementation of the SHA would result in minor or negligible effects on other environmental values or resources; and

(3)impacts of the SHA, considered together with the impacts of other past, present and reasonably foreseeable similarly situated projects, would not result, over time, in cumulative effects to environmental values or resources which would be considered significant. This is more fully explained in our draft EAS. We will consider public comments in making its final determination on whether to prepare such additional NEPA documentation. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA and NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). The Service will evaluate the permit application, associated documents, and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the proposed Agreement and permit application meets the requirements of section 10(a) of the ESA and NEPA regulations. The final NEPA and permit determinations will not be completed until after the end of the 30-day comment period and will fully consider all comments received during the comment period. Dated: December 31, 2007. Jeff Newman, Acting Field Supervisor, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, Honolulu, Hawaii. [FR Doc. E8-254 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Record of Decision for the Final “Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Alternative Energy Development and Production and Alternate Use of Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf” AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision (ROD). SUMMARY: MMS prepared the ROD for the establishment of an alternative energy and alternate use

(AEAU)program on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), as authorized by Section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), and codified in subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act. In accordance with the regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the MMS is announcing the availability of this ROD. The decision is to select the Preferred Alternative described in the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This decision establishes an AEAU program for the issuance of leases, easements and rights-of-way

(ROW)for alternative energy activities and the alternate use of structures on the OCS and the promulgation of regulations to govern the program. Selection of the Preferred Alternative also provides MMS the option to authorize individual projects on a case-by-case basis before promulgation of the final rule. The Director, MMS signed the ROD on December 21, 2007. Authority: This NOA is published pursuant to the regulations (40 CFR 1506.6) implementing the provisions of the NEPA of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321, *et seq.* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ROD was developed through the preparation of the final *Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Alternative Energy Development and Production and Alternate Use of Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf* (Final Programmatic EIS). The environmental impacts from potential activities that may arise from the AEAU program in the reasonably foreseeable future are assessed in the Final Programmatic EIS, which was prepared in accordance with the NEPA. Section 388 of the EPAct grants the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) discretionary authority to issue leases, easements, or ROWs for activities on the OCS that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas, and are not otherwise authorized by law. Examples of the general types of alternative energy project activities that MMS has the discretion to authorize may include, but are not limited to: Wind energy, wave energy, ocean current energy, solar energy, and hydrogen production. The Secretary delegated this authority to MMS. Section 388 of the EPAct also grants the Secretary authority to issue leases, easements, or ROWs for other OCS project activities that make alternate use of existing OCS facilities for “energy-related purposes or for other authorized marine-related purposes,” to the extent such activities are not otherwise authorized by law. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: Offshore aquaculture, research, education, recreation, and support for operations and facilities authorized under the OCS Lands Act. The Secretary delegated this authority to MMS as well. The MMS selected the Preferred Alternative that establishes an AEAU program for the issuance of leases, easements, and ROWs on the OCS for alternative energy activities and the alternate use of structures on the OCS. Selection of the Preferred Alternative also provides MMS the option to authorize, on a case-by-case basis, individual AEAU projects that are in the national interest prior to promulgation of the final rule. At the same time, the MMS will vigorously pursue its efforts to complete a comprehensive program with regulations for authorizing and managing AEAU activities on the OCS. Upon promulgation of the final rule, MMS leases, easements, and ROWs for AEAU activities on the OCS would be issued subject to the rule's provisions. As initial mitigation measures, this decision also adopts the interim policies provided in Attachment A of the ROD and initial best management practices

(BMPs)in Attachment B of the ROD. Two of the proposed BMPs were not adopted as explained in the ROD. The interim policies will guide and inform MMS' decision-making when considering any proposal for an AEAU project on the OCS. In addition, the MMS will consider and, on a case-by-case basis, may select one or more of the BMPs as appropriate to be included as a binding stipulation in any lease, easement or ROW for AEAU activities that it issues. MMS will employ and act by these policies when considering projects submitted under the AEAU program. *ROD Availability:* To obtain a single printed copy of the ROD, you may contact the Minerals Management Service, Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Program (MS 4080), 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170. An electronic copy of the ROD is available at MMS's EIS Web site at: *ocsenergy.anl.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Minerals Management Service, Ms. Maureen Bornholdt, Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Program (MS 4080), 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170, or by phone at

(703)787-1300. Dated: January 4, 2008. Chris C. Oynes, Associate Director for Offshore Minerals Management. [FR Doc. E8-210 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Job Corps; Advisory Committee on Job Corps; Meeting AGENCY: Office of Job Corps. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: On August 22, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Job Corps

(ACJC)was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps' new vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century high-growth employment. This Committee will also evaluate Job Corps program characteristics, including its purpose, goals, and effectiveness, efficiency, and performance measures in order to address the critical issues facing the provision of job training and education to the youth population that it serves. The Committee may provide other advice and recommendations with regard to identifying and overcoming problems, planning program or center development or strengthening relations between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in related activities. DATES: The meeting will be held on January 23-24, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will be held at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, Texas 78744. Telephone:

(512)448-2222. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Woodard, Office of Job Corps, 202-693-3000 (this is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 22, 2006 the Advisory Committee on Job Corps (71 FR 48949) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps' new vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century high-growth employment. This Committee will also evaluate Job Corps program characteristics, including its purpose, goals, and effectiveness, efficiency, and performance measures in order to address the critical issues facing the provision of job training and education to the youth population that it serves. The Committee may provide other advice and recommendations with regard to identifying and overcoming problems, planning program or center development or strengthening relations between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in related activities. *Agenda:* The agenda for the meeting will the full committee voting on draft recommendations of the three subcommittees. *Public Participation:* The meeting will be open to the public. Seating will be available to the public on a first-come first-served basis. Seats will be reserved for the media. Individuals with disabilities should contact the Job Corps official listed above, if special accommodations are needed. Signed at Washington, DC, this 3rd day of January 2008. Esther R. Johnson, National Director, Office of Job Corps. [FR Doc. E8-253 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-23-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than January 22, 2008. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than January 22, 2008. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of January 2008. Ralph Dibattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix [TAA petitions instituted between 12/26/07 and 12/28/07] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 62601 H and H Tube

(Comp)Vanderbilt, MI 12/26/07 12/20/07 62602 Runnerless Knits, Inc.

(Wkrs)Milton, PA 12/26/07 12/20/07 62603 Coyne and Delany Co.

(Comp)Charlottesville, VA 12/26/07 12/17/07 62604 Sintec Keramik USA, Inc. (State) Bridgeport, CT 12/26/07 12/21/07 62605 Tyco Electronics

(Comp)Fuquay-Varina, NC 12/26/07 12/20/07 62606 Fantech, Inc.

(Comp)Sarasota, FL 12/26/07 12/20/07 62607 Chrysler LLC

(UAW)Belvidere, IL 12/26/07 12/21/07 62608 Precision Materials

(Wkrs)Wayne, NJ 12/27/07 12/26/07 62609 Standard Motor Products

(Wkrs)Long Island City, NY 12/27/07 12/24/07 62610 Robert Bosch Tool Co. (State) Heber Springs, AR 12/27/07 12/26/07 62611 G. Leblanc

(Comp)Kenosha, WI 12/27/07 12/26/07 62612 Buckborn, Inc.

(Wkrs)Dawson Springs, KY 12/28/07 12/21/07 [FR Doc. E8-257 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,052] Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., New Product Introduction (NPI), Compound Semiconductor 1

(CS1)Factory, Tempe, AZ; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration On December 12, 2007, the Department of Labor (Department) received a request for administrative reconsideration of the Department's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The negative determination was issued on November 13, 2007. The Department's Notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69711). Subject workers are engaged in activities related to the production of gallium arsenide

(GaAs)semiconductors for the purposes of the design and development of new automotive and cellular technologies. The determination was based on the Department's findings that the group eligibility requirements under section 222(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, was not met. In the request for reconsideration, the workers alleged that the subject workers are engaged in activities related to the production of not only GaAs semiconductors but also related to the production of non-GaAs semiconductors. The Department has carefully reviewed the workers' request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation regarding the production of both GaAs semiconductors and non-GaAs semiconductors. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 3rd day of January 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-258 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,355] Hawley Products Incorporated, Paducah, Kentucky; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated December 12, 2007, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The negative determination was issued on November 8, 2007, and the Department's Notice of negative determination was published in the **Federal Register** on November 21, 2007 (72 FR 65607). The subject workers are engaged in the production of loudspeaker cones. The determination was based on the Department's findings that subject firm sales and production of loudspeaker cones increased from January through September 2007 compared with the same period in 2006. During the relevant period, the subject firm did not import loudspeaker cones or shift production of loudspeaker cones abroad. In the request for reconsideration, the company official stated that subject firm production had decreased during the relevant period and is closing. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 3rd day of January 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-260 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,243] Electric Mobility Corporation, Sewell, NJ; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration On November 26, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on December 3, 2007 (72 FR 67965-67966). The TAA petition, which was filed on behalf of workers at Electric Mobility Corporation, Sewell, New Jersey, engaged in the production of mobility chairs was denied based on the findings that during the relevant time period, the subject company did not separate or threaten to separate a significant number or proportion of workers, as required by section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner states that there were sixteen workers laid off from the subject firm in May, 2007. In determining whether there were a significant proportion of workers separated or threatened with separations at the subject company during the relevant time period, the Department contacted the subject firm's company official and requested employment figures for the relevant employment data (for one year prior to the date of the petition and any imminent layoffs). After careful review of the information provided on reconsideration, it was revealed that workers were laid off from the subject firm during the relevant time period. However, overall employment at the subject firm has increased from October 2006 to September 2007. As employment levels at the subject facility did not decline and there was no threat of separations during the relevant period. Therefore, criterion (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) have not been met. Should conditions change in the future, the petitioner is encouraged to file a new petition on behalf of the worker group which will encompass an investigative period that will include these changing conditions. Conclusion After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of Electric Mobility Corporation, Sewell, New Jersey. Signed at Washington, DC, this 19th day of December, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-259 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,592] J.H.L. Fashion Inc., New York, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on December 20, 2007 in response to a petition filed by workers of J.H.L. Fashion Inc., New York, New York. The petition does not contain three valid worker signatures; therefore, the petition itself is invalid. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 31st day of December 2007. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-256 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,357; TA-W-62,357A; TA-W-62,357B; TA-W-62,357C; TA-W-62,357D; TA-W-62,357E; TA-W-62,357F; TA-W-62,357G; TA-W-62,357H; TA-W-62,357I; TA-W-62,357J; TA-W-62,357K; TA-W-62,357L; TA-W-62,357M; TA-W-62,357N; TA-W-62,357O; TA-W-62,357P; TA-W-62,357Q; TA-W-62,357R; TA-W-62,357S; TA-W-62,357T; TA-W-62,357U; TA-W-62,357V; TA-W-62,357W; TA-W-62,357X; TA-W-62,357Y; TA-W-62,357Z; TA-W-62,357AA; TA-W-62,357BB; TA-W-62,357CC] Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Valley, Alabama; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Albertville, Minnesota; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Allen, Texas; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Birch Run, Michigan; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Birmingham, Alabama; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Boaz, Alabama; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Burlington, North Carolina; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Cabazon, California; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Clinton, Connecticut; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Columbus, Georgia; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Commerce, Georgia; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Dalton, Georgia; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Dawsonville, Georgia; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Destin, Florida; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Edinburgh, Indiana; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Ellenton, Florida; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Fairburn, Georgia; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Foley, Alabama; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Howell, Michigan; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Lamarque, Texas; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Lumberton, North Carolina; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, New Braunfels, Texas; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Park City, Utah; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Pigeon Forge, Tenessee; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, San Marcos, Texas; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Sarasota, Florida; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, St. Augustine, Florida; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Valdosta, Georgia; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Williamsburg, Va; Westpoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Wrentham, Massachusetts; Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated December 17, 2007, the company official requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on October 29, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on December 11, 2007 (72 FR 70346). Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c) reconsideration may be granted under the following circumstances:

(1)If it appears on the basis of facts not previously considered that the determination complained of was erroneous;

(2)if it appears that the determination complained of was based on a mistake in the determination of facts not previously considered; or

(3)if in the opinion of the Certifying Officer, a mis-interpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the decision. The negative TAA determination issued by the Department for workers of WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Valley, Alabama (TA-W-62,357), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Albertville, Minnesota (TA-W-62,357A), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Allen, Texas (TA-W-62,357B), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Birch Run, Michigan (TA-W-62,357C), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Birmingham, Alabama (TA-W-62,357D), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Boaz, Alabama (TA-W-62,357E), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Burlington, North Carolina (TA-W-62,357F), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Cabazon, California (TA-W-62,357G), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Clinton, Connecticut (TA-W-62,357H), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Columbus, Georgia (TA-W-62,357I), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Commerce, Georgia (TA-W-62,357J), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Dalton, Georgia (TA-W-63,257K), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Dawsonville, Georgia (TA-W-62,357L), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Destin, Florida (TA-W-62,357M), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Edinburgh, Indiana (TA-W-62,357N), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Ellenton, Florida (TA-W-62,357O), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Fairburn, Georgia (TA-W-62,357P), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Foley, Alabama (TA-W-62,357Q), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Howell, Michigan (TA-W-62,357R), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, LaMarque, Texas (TA-W-62,357S), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Lumberton, North Carolina (TA-W-62,357T), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, New Braunfels, Texas (TA-W-62,357U), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Park City, Utah (TA-62,357V), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (TA-W-62,357W), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, San Marcos, Texas (TA-W-62,357X), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Sarasota, Florida (TA-W-62,357Y), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, St. Augustine, Florida (TA-W-62,357Z), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Valdosta, Georgia (TA-W-62,357AA), WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Williamsburg, Virginia (TA-W-62,357BB), and WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division, Wrentham, Massachusetts (TA-W-62,357CC) was based on the finding that the worker group does not produce an article within the meaning of Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. The petitioner states that the workers of the subject firm “assured the manufacturing facilities could continue operations with consistent running of shifts avoiding expenses involved with start up and shut down of the plants including costs incurred for unemployment”. The petitioner further states that the subject firm's primary business was selling WestPoint Home's home fashions bed and bath products manufactured in the United States. The petitioner alleges that because domestic manufacturing of fashion bed and bath products has been import impacted, workers of the subject firm who retail these products should be certified eligible for TAA. The investigation revealed that workers of WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division are engaged in activities at retail factory outlet stores that include stocking merchandise, customer service, sales transactions, managerial staff, human resources and distribution services. These functions, as described above, are not considered production of an article within the meaning of section 222 of the Trade Act. The petitioner also alleges that WestPoint Home began operations in Bahrain and Pakistan and that multiple production facilities of WestPoint Home have been certified eligible for TAA. The allegation of a shift to another country might be relevant if it was determined that workers of the subject firm produced an article. However, the investigation determined that workers of WestPoint Home, Inc., Stores Division do not produce an article within the meaning of section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After review of the application and investigative findings, I conclude that there has been no error or misinterpretation of the law or of the facts which would justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. Accordingly, the application is denied. Signed in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of January 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-261 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Neighborworks® America Regular Board of Directors Meeting; Sunshine Act TIME AND DATE: 10 a.m., Thursday, January 10, 2008. PLACE: 1325 G Street, NW., Suite 800, Boardroom, Washington, DC 20005. STATUS: Open. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Erica Hall, Assistant Corporate Secretary,

(202)220-2376; *ehall@nw.org.* AGENDA: I. Call To Order. II. Approval of the Minutes. III. Summary Report of the Finance, Budget and Program Committee. IV. Summary Report of the Audit Committee. V. Summary Report of the Audit Committee. VI. Summary Report of the Corporate Administration Committee. VII. Summary Report of the Finance, Budget and Program Committee. VIII. Summary Report of the Corporate Administration Committee. IX. Summary Report of the Audit Committee. X. Financial Report. XI. Corporate Socrecard. XII. Chief Executive Officer's Quarterly Management Report. XIII. Appropriations Update. XIV. Additional Appropriations—Mortgage Foreclosure Mitigation. XV. Field Operations Presentation. XVI. Adjournment. Erica Hall, Assistant Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 08-73 Filed 1-8-08; 11:56 am]

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