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BILLING CODE 6351-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 19, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, *Attention:* Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503.

Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to

(202)395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response “ *Comment:* [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, *e.g.* , “Upward Bound Evaluation”]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

(1)Type of review requested, *e.g.* new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: January 14, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences. *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Program for International Students Assessment

(PISA)2008 Field Test, 2009 Full Scale. *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 1,270. *Burden Hours:* 998. *Abstract:* The Program for International Student Assessment

(PISA)is a new system of international assessments that focus on 15-year-olds' capabilities in reading literacy, mathematics literacy, and science literacy. PISA 2000 was the first cycle of PISA, which will be conducted every three years, with a primary focus on one area for each cycle. PISA 2000 focuses on reading literacy; mathematics literacy was the focus in 2003, science literacy was the focus in 2006. In 2009 the focus will again be on reading literacy. In addition to assessment data, PISA provides background information on school context and student demographics to benchmark performance and inform policy. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3521. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments “ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* . Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E8-890 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 18, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Type of review requested, *e.g.* new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: January 14, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Federal Student Aid *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Loan Master Promissory Note. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 774,306. *Burden Hours:* 387,153. *Abstract:* The Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan (Direct Subsidized Loan) and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Loan (Direct Unsubsidized Loan) Master Promissory Note

(MPN)serves as the means by which an individual agrees to repay a Direct Subsidized Loan and/or Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3566. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* . Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E8-891 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-430-000] Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Colorado Lateral Expansion Project January 11, 2008. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment

(EA)on the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC (Kinder Morgan) in the above-referenced docket. Kinder Morgan's proposal (the Colorado Lateral Expansion Project) is to construct about 41.4 miles of 12-inch-diameter pipeline in Weld County, Colorado. The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the proposed Colorado Lateral Expansion Project, as well as five lateral distribution pipelines totaling 10.8 miles, also in Weld County, Colorado. The purpose of the Colorado Lateral Expansion Project is to provide an additional reliable source of natural gas to Greeley, Colorado. This project would add 57 million cubic feet per day of pipeline capacity from the Cheyenne Hub to distribution points in the Greeley market area. The EA has been placed in the public files of the FERC. A limited number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. Copies of the EA have been mailed to federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; newspapers and libraries in the project area; parties to the proceeding; and those who have expressed an interest in this project by returning the August 30, 2007 *Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Colorado Lateral Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues.* Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. To ensure consideration prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is important that we receive your comments as specified below. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your comments to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1, PJ-11.1; • Reference Docket No. CP07-430-000; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 11, 2008. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments, interventions, or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions of the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this EA. You must file your request to intervene as specified above. 1 You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion of filing comments electronically. Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field ( *i.e.* , CP07-430). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notifications of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to the eSubscription link on the FERC Internet website. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-864 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 2436-235; 2447-226; 2448-229; 2449-194; 2450-190; 2451-189; 2452-199; 2453-223; 2468-204; 2580-255; 2599-222] Consumers Energy Company; Notice of Filing of Projects Retirement Study Report and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 11, 2008. Take notice that the following report has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Filing Type:* Projects Retirement Study Report. b. *Project Nos:* 2436-235, 2447-226, 2448-229, 2449-194, 2450-190, 2451-189, 2452-199, 2453-223, 2468-204, 2580-255, and 2599-222. c. *Date Filed:* June 4, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Consumers Energy Company. e. *Name of Projects:* Foote, Alcona, Mio, Loud, Cooke, Rogers, Hardy, Five Channels, Croton, Tippy, and Hodenpyl. f. *Location:* on the Au Sable, Manistee, and Muskegon Rivers in Iosco, Alcona, Oscoda, Manistee, Wexford, Newaygo and Mecosta Counties, Michigan. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Articles 204 and 205 of the licenses. h. *Applicant Contact:* William A. Schoenlein, Director of Hydro Generation, Consumers Energy Company, 330 Chestnut Street, Cadillac, MI 49601-1821,

(231)779-5504. i. *FERC Contact:* Jake Tung, Telephone

(202)502-8757, and e-mail: *hong.tung@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: February 11, 2008. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. *Description of the Report:* Consumers Energy Company filed the Retirement Study Report, pursuant to Articles 204 and 205 of the licenses. Consumers prepared the report in accordance with the Retirement Study Plans, which was approved by the Commission on April 7, 2005 (111 FERC ¶ 62,029). l. *Locations of the Report:* A copy of the report is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* for TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the report. o. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described report. A copy of the report may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-863 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-54-000; CP06-55-000] Broadwater Energy LLC; Broadwater Pipeline LLC; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Broadwater LNG Project January 11, 2008. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service; and the New York Department of State has prepared a final Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for a liquefied natural gas

(LNG)import terminal and natural gas pipeline (referred to as the Broadwater LNG Project) proposed by Broadwater Energy LLC and Broadwater Pipeline LLC (jointly referred to as Broadwater) in the above-referenced dockets. Broadwater Energy LLC is jointly owned by TCPL USA LNG, Inc. (a subsidiary of TransCanada Corporation) and Shell Broadwater Holdings LLC (a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company). Broadwater Pipeline LLC is owned by Broadwater Energy LLC. The proposed LNG terminal would be located in New York State waters of Long Island Sound, approximately 9 miles from the nearest shoreline of Long Island, and about 10 miles from the nearest shoreline in Connecticut. The terminal would be a floating storage and regasification unit

(FSRU)that would be attached to a yoke mooring system

(YMS)that includes a mooring tower embedded in the seafloor. The FSRU would look like a marine vessel and would remain moored in place for the duration of the Project (expected to be 30 years or more). The YMS would allow the FSRU to pivot or “weathervane” around the YMS, enabling the FSRU to orient in response to the prevailing wind, tide, and current conditions. LNG would be delivered to the FSRU by LNG carriers, temporarily stored, vaporized (regasified), and then transported in a new subsea natural gas pipeline that would extend from the seafloor beneath the FSRU approximately 21.7 miles to an offshore connection with the existing Iroquois Gas Transmission System

(IGTS)pipeline in Long Island Sound. Natural gas would be routed from the FSRU to the subsea pipeline and into the IGTS pipeline for delivery at an average flow rate of about 1.0 billion cubic feet per day. LNG would be delivered to the FSRU by 2 to 3 LNG carriers per week to meet the Project's planned send-out volumes of natural gas. LNG carriers would transit from the Atlantic Ocean to either the Point Judith Pilot Station (northeast of Block Island) or the Montauk Pilot Station (southwest of Block Island). From the Point Judith Pilot Station, carriers would transit Block Island Sound north of Block Island, head generally west to enter Long Island Sound at its eastern end (an area known as the Race), and then proceed to the FSRU. From the Montauk Pilot Station, carriers would head generally northwest to approach the Race, then proceed to the FSRU. The final EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the following LNG and natural gas pipeline facilities: • A double-hulled FSRU approximately 1,215 feet long and 200 feet wide, with a closed-loop shell-and-tube vaporization system and a total storage capacity of 350,000 cubic meters (approximately 8 billion cubic feet); • A berthing facility at the FSRU for receiving LNG ships with capacities up to 250,000 cubic meters; • A YMS embedded in the seafloor to moor the FSRU; • Approximately 2 to 3 LNG carriers per week that would call at the FSRU; • LNG carriers that would transit through waters subject to federal jurisdiction as well as waters under the jurisdiction of the state of New York, and in some cases, may transit waters under the jurisdiction of the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut; • Approximately 21.7 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, a pig launcher and receiver facility, and a meter station at the interconnect with the IGTS pipeline; and • Onshore facilities at either Greenport or Port Jefferson, New York, including administrative offices, a warehouse, guardhouse, and an existing commercial pier. Broadwater proposes to construct the Project in two phases. The first phase would include installation of the subsea pipeline between October 2009 and April 2010. The second phase would include installation of the YMS, hookup of the FSRU, and connection of the project components between September and December 2010. Broadwater anticipates that the Project would be in service by the end of December 2010. As part of this evaluation, FERC staff has prepared a final EIS to assess the environmental impacts of the Project. The final EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Coast Guard has assessed potential risks to navigation safety and port security associated with the proposed Project. The Coast Guard's safety and security assessment is documented in the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound's Waterways Suitability Report (WSR). The final EIS includes an analysis of the environmental impacts related to the Coast Guard's Letter of Recommendation regarding the suitability of the involved waterways for LNG carrier operations. The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Long Island Sound will issue a Letter of Recommendation to Broadwater Energy and the appropriate federal, state and local agencies, in accordance with 33 CFR 127.009. The Letter of Recommendation, which will be based on the Coast Guard's WSR, is an official determination regarding the suitability or unsuitability of Long Island Sound to support the proposed FSRU and associated LNG marine traffic. The Coast Guard intends to adopt all or portions of the EIS being prepared by FERC to serve as the NEPA analysis for the Letter of Recommendation. The Letter of Recommendation will not be issued until after the NEPA process has been completed. The final EIS also evaluates alternatives to the proposal, including alternative energy sources, system alternatives, alternative sites for the LNG import terminal, alternative designs, pipeline alternatives, and alternatives to the Coast Guard Letter of Recommendation action. Based on the analysis included in the final EIS, the FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed Project with appropriate mitigating measures as recommended, would have limited adverse environmental impacts. The final EIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and is available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-8371. A limited number of hard copies and CDs are available at the Public Reference Room identified above. CD copies of the final EIS have been mailed to federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; and individuals who requested a copy of the final EIS or provided comments during scoping; libraries and newspapers in the Project area; and parties to this proceeding. Hard copy versions of the final EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them. Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Dominion Hub I Project, involving construction and operation of natural gas facilities by Dominion Transmission, Inc. (Dominion) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. This notice announces the opening of the scoping period that will be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help the Commission staff determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on February 11, 2008. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a Dominion representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed project facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, Dominion could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with Pennsylvania state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). With this notice, we 1 are asking other federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided below. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. Summary of the Proposed Project Dominion seeks authorization to construct a new compressor station housing two 2,370-horsepower

(hp)reciprocating gas compressor units, totaling 4,740 hp. Dominion would also install about 2 miles of 20-inch-diameter pipeline (in two sections) and a meter and regulator station (meter station). All facilities would be constructed in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The project would receive about 200,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day (Dth/d) in summer months and 150,000 Dth/d in winter months from Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC's proposed REX East Pipeline (currently under Commission review in Docket No. CP07-208-000) and deliver this gas to BP Energy Company. No non-jurisdictional facilities are proposed as a part of the Hub I Project. Appendix A presents a detailed map identifying all facilities associated with this project. 2 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies are available on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room at

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the “Additional Information” section at the end of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Requests for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made directly to Dominion. Land Requirements for Construction Dominion would disturb about 15.7 acres to construct the new compressor station, 26.2 acres to construct the 2 miles of pipeline, and either 1.4 acres or 2.2 acres to construct the new meter station (depending on final site selection). Dominion would also construct a pig launcher/receiver 3 within the proposed meter station site. 3 A pipeline “pig” is a device designed to internally clean or inspect the pipeline. A pig launcher/receiver is an aboveground facility where pigs are inserted or retrieved from the pipeline. Dominion would construct its 20-inch-diameter pipeline in a 75-foot-wide construction right-of-way. Dominion would maintain a 50-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation and maintenance of its pipeline. Between the proposed compressor station and the meter station, 25 feet of the permanent right-of-way would overlap an existing Dominion right-of-way. The EA Process We are preparing this EA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

(NEPA)which requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this notice, we are requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EA. All comments received will be considered during the preparation of the EA. The EA will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under the following general headings: • Geology and soils. • Water resources. • Wetlands. • Vegetation, fisheries, and wildlife (including threatened and endangered species). • Cultural resources. • Land use and visual quality. • Air quality and noise. • Reliability and safety. We note that the proposed compressor station would be adjacent to an historic park. Additionally, we will evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published for distribution and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; interested individuals; affected landowners; newspapers and libraries in the project area; and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commenter, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, reasonable alternatives (including alternative locations and routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.; Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1; • Reference Docket No. CP08-33-000; • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 11, 2008. Please note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of comments. See 18 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “eFiling” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your computer's hard drive. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process. Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors. Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the Commission's eFiling system) or 14 paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor, you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214) (see appendix B). 4 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. 4 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this proposed project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. If you do not return the form included as Appendix C, you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208 FERC

(3372)or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Using the “eLibrary” link, select “General Search” from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and “Docket Number” excluding the last three digits ( *i.e.* , CP08-33), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or at *FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov.* The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission such as orders, notices, and rule makings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Finally, any public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. You can also request additional information by calling Dominion at

(804)819-2064. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-865 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EG08-18-000] Langdon Wind, LLC; Notice of Filing January 11, 2008. Take notice that on November 20, 2007, Langdon Wind, LLC, tendered for filing a notice of self-certification of its status as an exempt wholesale generator. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 18, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-867 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-50-000] Trunkline Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization January 14, 2008. Take notice that on January 9, 2008, Trunkline Gas Company (Trunkline), P.O. Box 4967, Houston, Texas 77210-4967, filed in Docket No. CP08-50-000 a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208 and 157.212 of the Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Trunkline's blanket certificate issued January 10, 1983 in Docket No. CP83-84-000, for authorization to construct and operate a new interconnect with Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, LLC to receive revaporized liquefied natural gas in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free,

(886)208-3676 or TYY,

(202)502-8659. The estimated cost of constructing the proposed facilities is $950,000. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Stephen T. Veach, Regulatory Affairs, Trunkline Gas Company, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056, or fax

(713)989-1158, or e-mail *stephen.veach@sug.com* . Any person or the Commission's Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Comment Date: February 4, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-866 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8517-8; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-1083] Draft Toxicological Review of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane: In Support of the Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System

(IRIS)AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is announcing that Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-review meeting to review the external review draft document titled, “Toxicological Review of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)” (NCEA-S-1669). EPA previously announced the 60-day public comment period (ending January 15, 2008) for the draft document in the **Federal Register** on November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64626). EPA will consider public comments and recommendations from the expert panel meeting as EPA finalizes the draft document. The public comment period and the external peer-review meeting are separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested parties to comment on the document. EPA intends to forward public comments submitted in accordance with **Federal Register** (72 FR 64626) to Versar, Inc., for consideration by the external peer-review panel prior to the meeting. EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of pre-dissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. Versar, Inc., invites the public to register to attend this meeting as observers. In addition, Versar, Inc., invites the public to give brief oral comments at the meeting regarding the draft document under review. The draft document and EPA's peer-review charge are available via the Internet on NCEA's home page under the Recent Additions and the Data and Publications menus at *http://www.epa.gov/ncea.* When finalizing the draft document, EPA intends to consider Versar's report of the comments and recommendations from the external peer-review meeting and any public comments that EPA receives in accordance with 72 FR 64626, November 16, 2007. Public comments that were submitted during the 60-day public comment period ending January 15, 2008 may be observed at *http://www.regulations.gov* under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-1083. DATES: The peer-review panel meeting will begin on February 20, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Register by February 15, 2008, if you wish to provide brief oral comments at the meeting. ADDRESSES: The peer-review meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Versar, Inc., is organizing, convening, and conducting the peer-review meeting. To attend the meeting, register by February 15, 2008, via the Internet at *http://epa.versar.com/123TCP/.* The draft “Toxicological Review of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)” is available via the Internet on the National Center for Environmental Assessment's

(NCEA)home page under the Recent Additions and the Data and Publications menus at *http://www.epa.gov/ncea.* A limited number of paper copies are available from the Information Management Staff, NCEA; telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-8691. If you are requesting a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address, and the document title. Copies are not available from Versar, Inc. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the peer review meeting, contact Stephanie Sarraino, Versar, Inc.; telephone: 703-750-3000 ext. 316; e-mail: *ssarraino@versar.com.* If you have questions about the document, contact Martin Gehlhaus, IRIS Staff, National Center for Environmental Assessment, (8601P), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-8579; facsimile: 713-347-8689; e-mail: *gehlhaus.martin@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Summary of Information About the Integrated Risk Information System

(IRIS)IRIS is a database that contains potential adverse human health effects information that may result from chronic (or lifetime) exposure to specific chemical substances found in the environment. The database (available on the Internet at *http://www.epa.gov/iris* ) contains qualitative and quantitative health effects information for more than 500 chemical substances that may be used to support the first two steps (hazard identification and dose-response evaluation) of a risk assessment process. When supported by available data, the database provides oral reference doses

(RfDs)and inhalation reference concentrations

(RfCs)for chronic health effects, and oral slope factors and inhalation unit risks for carcinogenic effects. Combined with specific exposure information, government and private entities can use IRIS data to help characterize public health risks of chemical substances in a site-specific situation and thereby support risk management decisions designed to protect public health. II. Meeting Information Members of the public may attend the meeting as observers, and there will be a limited time for oral comments from the public. Please let Versar, Inc. know if you wish to make comments during the meeting by registering on the Web site at *http://epa.versar.com/123TCP/* and indicating your intent to make oral comments. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Dated: January 11, 2008. Rebecca Clark, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. E8-887 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6695-2] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements

(EISs)was published in FR dated April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156). Draft EISs *EIS No. 20070421, ERP No. D-BLM-K60039-NV,* Toqoup Energy Project, Construction and Operation a 750 Megawatt Coal-Fired Generation Facility, Right-of-Way Grant, Lincoln and Clark Counties, NV. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential adverse impacts to aquatic resources, uncertainty of groundwater availability, and carbon dioxide emissions. We recommend further discussion on renewable energy resources, groundwater protection, and issues associated with greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20070422, ERP No. D-FHW-E40817-TN,* U.S. 127/TN 28 Improvements, from 1-40 at Crossville to TN 62 at Clarkrange, Funding, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Cumberland and Fentress Counties, TN. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential water quality impacts associated with construction and future operation. Rating EC1. *EIS No. 20070439, ERP No. D-BOP-E81040-AL,* Aliceville, Alabama Area, Proposed Federal Correctional Complex, To Address the Growing Federal Inmate Population, Pickens County, AL. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetland and water quality impacts, and requested that the project incorporate resource conservation and pollution strategies into the design, siting, and operation of the facility. Rating EC1. *EIS No. 20070492, ERP No. D-DHS-G11050-TX,* Rio Grande Valley Sector Project, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Tactical Infrastructure, U.S./Mexico International Border in Southernmost Portions of Starr, Hidalgo and Cameron Counties, TX. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about natural resource impacts, and requested additional information on this issue as well as, cumulative impacts, endangered species and environmental justice. Rating EC2. Final EISs *EIS No. 20070474, ERP No. F-COE-E39070-TN,* Center Hill Dam and Lake Project, Changes to Operational Guide Curves Pool Elevations, Chancey Fork River and Cumberland River, Dekalb County, TN. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water quantity and water quality impacts. EIS No. 20070478, ERP No. F-AFS-L61323-AK, Helicopter Access to Conduct Forest Inventory and Analysis

(FIA)in Wilderness, in Tongass and Chugach National Forest, AK. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed action. *EIS No. 20070501, ERP No. F-BLM-K65289-NV,* Ely District Resource Management Plan, Implementation, White Pine, Lincoln Counties and a Portion of Nye County, NV. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the lead agency. *EIS No. 20070502, ERP No. F-FHW-H40185-00,* U.S. Highway 34, Plattsmouth Bridge Study, over the Missouri River between U.S. 75 and I-29, Funding, Coast Guard Permit, U.S. Army COE 10 and 404 Permits, Cass County, NE and Mills County, IA. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the preferred alternative. *EIS No. 20070507, ERP No. F-BLM-K65326-CA,* Eastern San Diego County Resource Management Plan, Implementation, El Centro Field Office, San Diego County, CA. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. *EIS No. 20070543, ERP No. F-AFS-K65330-00,* Sierra Nevada Forests Management Indicator Species Amendment (MIS), Proposes to Adopt a Common List of Management Indicator Species (MIS), and Amending Land & Resource Management Plans for Following Ten Forests: Eldorado, Inyo, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sequoia, Sierra, Stanislaus and Tahoe National Forests and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Several Counties, CA and Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral Counties, NV. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns. EPA recommended the ROD identify clear thresholds that trigger management evaluation and changes, redirect saved resources to monitoring and management of at-risk species and sensitive habitats. In addition, the ROD should describe how the effects of historical disturbances will be measured, include periodic field assessment and recalibration or validation of monitoring and assessment models, and make at-risk watersheds and those with unique and sensitive habitats a management priority for more frequent field-verification. *EIS No. 20070558, ERP No. F-NPS-D61057-VA,* Great Falls Park General Management Plan, Implementation, George Washington Parkway, Fairfax County, VA. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the selected action. *EIS No. 20070515, ERP No. FS-FHW-H40088-IA,* IA-100 Extension Around Cedar Rapids, Edgewood Road to U.S. 30, Reevaluation of the Project Corridor and Changes in Environmental Requirements, Funding and U.S. Army COE 404 Permit Issuance, Linn County, IA. *Summary:* EPA's previously expressed concerns have been adequately addressed; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. Dated: January 15, 2008. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8-877 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6695-1] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability *Responsible Agency:* Office of Federal Activities, General Information

(202)564-7167 or *http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.* Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 01/07/2008 through 01/11/2008. Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. *EIS No. 20080008, Draft EIS, NPS, NY,* Governors Island National Monument, General Management Plan, Implementation, New York Harbor, NY, Comment Period Ends: 03/18/2008, Contact: Christine Gobrial 215-597-1572. *EIS No. 20080009, Final EIS, AFS, WY,* Lower Valley Energy

(LVE)Natural Gas Pipeline Project, Construction and Operation of a Pressurized Natural Gas Pipeline, Special-Use-Authorization, Big Piney and Jackson Ranger Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Sublette and Teton Counties, WY, Wait Period Ends: 02/19/2008, Contact: Greg Clark 307-276-3375. *EIS No. 20080010, Draft EIS, FHW, 00,* US-231/I-10 Connector Project HPP-1602-(507), Proposal to Build Limited Access Facility from U.S. 231 North of Dothan to the Alabama/Florida State Line, Dale, Houston, Geneva Counties, AL, Comment Period Ends: 03/03/2008, Contact: Mark D. Bartlett 334-223-7370. *EIS No. 20080011, Final EIS, FHW, AK,* Knik Arm Crossing Project, To Provide Improved Access between the Municipality of Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, Wait Period Ends: 02/19/2008, Contact: Edrie Vinson 907-586-7464. *EIS No. 20080012, Final EIS, NAS, 00, Programmatic* —Constellation Program, Develop the Flight Systems and Earth-based Ground Infrastructure for Future Missions, International Space Station, The Moon, Mars, and Beyond, Brevard and Volusia Counties, FL; Hancock County, MS; Orlean Parish, LA; Harris County, TX; Madison County, AL; Cuyahoga and Erie Counties, OH; Hampton, VA; Santa Clara County, CA; Dona Ana and Otero Counties, NM; and Box Elder and Davis Counties, UT, Wait Period Ends: 02/19/2008, Contact: Kathleen Callister 202-358-1953. *EIS No. 20080013, Draft EIS, AFS, NM,* Santa Fe National Forest Project, Settlement Land Transfers: Pueblo de San lldefonso, Pueblo of Santa Clara and Los Alamos County, Implementation, Santa Fe National Forest, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties, NM, Comment Period Ends: 03/03/2008, Contact: Sandy Hurlocked 505-753-7331. *EIS No. 20080014, Draft EIS, NPS, WA,* San Juan Island National Historical Park, General Management Plan, Implementation, WA, Comment Period Ends: 03/17/2008, Contact: Cheryl Teaque 206-220-4112. *EIS No. 20080015, Draft EIS, BLM, WY,* Westside Land Conveyance Project, Congressionally-Mandated Transfer of 16,500 Acres of Public Land to the Westside Irrigation District, Big Horn and Washakie Counties, WY, Comment Period Ends: 03/03/2008, Contact: Don Ogaard 307-347-5160. This document is available on the Internet at: *http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/wfodocs/westside.html.* *EIS No. 20080016, Draft EIS, FHW, ID,* Three Cities River Crossing Project, New Roadway Crossing of the Boise River at the Juncture of the Cities of Boise, Eagle and Garden, Ada County Highway District (ACHD), Ada County, ID, Comment Period Ends: 03/03/2008, Contact: Ross Blanchard 208-334-9180. *EIS No. 20080017, Final EIS, COE, CA,* San Clemente Dam Seismic Safety Project, Increase Dam Safety to Meet Current Design Standards, Monterey County, CA, Wait Period Ends: 02/19/2008, Contact: Robert Smith 415-503-6792. *EIS No. 20080018, Draft EIS, FHW, CA,* Phase I—CA 11 Corridor Location and Route Adoption and Location Identification of the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry

(POE)on Otay Mesa, Presidential Permit for the POE and Acquisition of Right-of-Way Permit, San Diego County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 03/03/2008, Contact: Cesar Perez 916-498-5065. *EIS No. 20080019, Draft EIS, MMS, 00,* Cape Wind Energy Project, Construction, Operation and Maintenance, and Decommissioning of a Electric Generation Facility, Barnstable, Nantucket and Duke County, MA and Washington County, RI, Comment Period Ends: 03/20/2008, Contact: Dr. Rodney E. Cluck 703-787-1087. *EIS No. 20080020, Final EIS, FRC, NY,* Broadwater Liquefied Natural Gas

(LNG)Project, Construction and Operation a Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities, (Docket Nos. CP06-54, et al.), Long Island Sound, NY, Wait Period Ends: 02/19/2008, Contact: Andy Black 1-866-208-3372. Amended Notices *EIS No. 20070508, Draft EIS, AFS, 00, * Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study for National Forest System Lands on the Ashley, Dixie, Fishlake, Manti-La Sal, Uinta and Wasatch-Cache National Forests in UT and Portion of National Forests extend into Colorado and Wyoming, several counties, UT, Montrose County, CO and Uinta County, WY, Wait Period Ends: 02/15/2008, Contact: Catherine Kahlow 435-783-4338. Revision of FR Notice Published 12/07/2007: Extending Comment Period from 01/22/2008 to 02/15/2008. Dated: January 15, 2008. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8-881 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [CAXXX-NOA; FRL-8517-9] Official Release of EMFAC2007 Motor Vehicle Emission Factor Model for Use in the State of California AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Availability. SUMMARY: EPA is approving and announcing the availability of the latest version of the California EMFAC model for use in state implementation plan

(SIP)development in California. EMFAC2007 is the latest update to the EMFAC model for use by California state and local governments to meet Clean Air Act

(CAA)requirements. The new model, which is based on new and improved data, calculates air pollution emission factors for passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and buses. Today's notice also sets the date after which EMFAC2007 is required to be used statewide in all new regional emissions analyses and carbon monoxide

(CO)hot-spot analyses for transportation conformity determinations in California. EPA also intends to approve EMFAC2007 in the future for particulate matter (PM 10 and PM 2.5 ) hot-spot analyses in California, once EPA issues quantitative hot-spot modeling guidance for such analyses. Since the EMFAC model is used only in California, EPA's approval of the model does not affect MOBILE model users in other states. DATES: This determination is effective *January 18, 2008.* EMFAC2007 must be used for all new regional emissions analyses and CO hot-spot analyses that are started on or after April 18, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karina O'Connor, *oconnor.karina@epa.gov* ,

(775)833-1276, Air Planning Office (AIR-2), Air Division, U.S. EPA, Region 9, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California, 94105-3901. For questions regarding the future development of quantitative PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot modeling guidance, contact Meg Patulski, *patulski.meg@epa.gov* ,

(734)214-4842, Transportation and Regional Programs Division, U.S. EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 2000 Traverwood Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the official version of the EMFAC2007 model are available on the California Air Resources Board

(CARB)Web site: *http://www.arb.ca.gov/msei/onroad/latest_version.htm* (model, technical support documents, etc). I. Background A. What Is the EMFAC Model? The EMFAC model (short for EMission FACtor) is a computer model that can estimate emission rates for on-road mobile sources (“motor vehicles”) for calendar years from 1970 to 2040 operating in California. Pollutant emissions for hydrocarbons (HC), CO, nitrogen oxides (NO X ), PM 10 , PM 2.5 , lead, and sulfur oxides are output from the model. Emissions are calculated for thirteen different vehicles classes comprised of passenger cars, various types of trucks and buses, motorcycles, and motor homes. The EMFAC2007 model is operated with a user-friendly graphical user interface

(GUI)which facilitates data input and allows the development of alternative emissions scenarios through a What If Scenarios

(WIS)generator. The WIS interface can be used to incorporate updated vehicle data, adjust ambient conditions or make changes to potential emission control programs in a specific area. EMFAC is used to calculate current and future inventories of motor vehicle emissions at the state, air district, air basin, or county level. EMFAC contains default vehicle activity data, and the option of modifying that data, so it can be used to estimate a motor vehicle emission inventory in tons/day for a specific year, month, or season, and as a function of ambient temperature, relative humidity, vehicle population, mileage accrual, miles of travel and speeds. Thus the model can be used to make decisions about air pollution policies and programs at the local or state level. Inventories based on EMFAC are also used to meet the federal CAA's SIP and transportation conformity requirements. Transportation conformity is required under CAA section 176(c) to ensure that federally supported transportation plans, transportation improvement programs (TIPs), and highway and transit projects are consistent with (“conform to”) the purpose of the SIP. B. What Versions of EMFAC Are Currently in Use in California? Most SIPs in California were developed using EMFAC2002 (released by CARB in October 2002) or EMFAC2000 (released by CARB in May 2000). EPA approved use of EMFAC2000 in January 2002 only for the San Francisco Bay Area (67 FR 1464). EPA approved EMFAC2002 in April 2003 (68 FR 15720) for all areas in California. EMFAC2002 was considered a major update to previous versions of EMFAC and most SIPs in California were updated with EMFAC2002 in the 2003-2006 timeframe. EMFAC2002 included significant changes to its model interface, new data and methodologies regarding calculation of motor vehicle emissions, revision to implementation data for control measures, and corrections to technical errors mentioned in our prior approval of EMFAC2000. Areas with SIP motor vehicle emissions budgets developed using earlier versions of EMFAC were required to use EMFAC2002 for regional conformity analyses at the end of the grace period provided by 40 CFR 93.111(b). C. Why Is EPA Announcing Its Approval of the EMFAC Model? CAA section 172(c)(3) and 40 CFR 51.112(a)(1) require that SIP inventories be based on the most current, accurate, and applicable models that are available at the time the SIP is developed. CAA section 176(c)(1) requires that the latest emissions estimates be used in conformity analyses. EPA approves models that fulfill these requirements. Under 40 CFR 93.111(a), EPA must approve new versions of EMFAC for SIP purposes before they can be used in transportation conformity analyses. In an April 18, 2007 letter, CARB requested that EPA approve EMFAC2007 for use in developing SIPs and in determining conformity in California. EMFAC2007 is a significant change from previous EMFAC models and is capable of calculating motor vehicle emissions for all California areas. EMFAC2007 is being approved as the latest emissions model for statewide use in SIP development. Since the EMFAC model is only used in California, EPA's statewide approval of the model does not affect MOBILE emissions factor model users in other states. D. Why Have Transportation Agencies Stopped Using EMFAC2002 for Regional Conformity Emissions Analyses? On February 1, 2007, the Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA)sent a letter to all of the Metropolitan Planning Organizations in California and Caltrans Districts indicating that, after August 1, 2007, they would not be able to start any new transportation conformity determinations that require a new regional emissions analysis, unless the analysis incorporates more recent vehicle data consistent with the latest planning assumptions requirements in the conformity rule (40 CFR 93.110). The letter indicated that updated vehicle data was available in EMFAC2007, which was released to the public in November 2006. The letter indicated that FHWA, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and EPA were providing agencies with a 6-month transition period, beginning on February 1, 2007 before the new vehicle fleet data was required in conformity determinations. Consistent with the EPA/USDOT January 18, 2001, guidance on latest planning assumptions and EPA's July 1, 2004 final rule (69 FR 40052-40056), new vehicle registration data must be used when it is available at the start of new conformity analyses. Since newer vehicle data was available but was not included in the older version of EMFAC, EMFAC2002 has not been used in any new regional emissions analyses that were started since August 1, 2007. II. EPA Action A. What Version of EMFAC Is EPA Approving? In this notice, EPA is approving and announcing that EMFAC2007 is available to use in statewide California SIP development and for regional emissions analyses and carbon monoxide

(CO)hot-spot analyses for transportation conformity analyses. EMFAC2007 was developed by CARB and transmitted for approval to EPA on April 18, 2007. On January 28, 2003, CARB also transmitted a methodology (“Recommended Methods for Use of EMFAC2002 to Develop Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets and Assess Conformity”) to adjust vehicle activity data used by EMFAC2007 when updated data is available. EPA previously approved this CARB methodology on April 1, 2003 (68 FR 15720, at 15721) for use with EMFAC2002, since the transportation conformity rule (40 CFR 93.110) requires areas to use the latest information for estimating vehicle activity. With EMFAC2007, CARB has not made any changes to the methodology to adjust vehicle activity data, and therefore the existing approved methodology will continue to be approved with no change. However, the methodology has been included in the updates to Chapter 8 of the EMFAC user's guide. Therefore, CARB's methodology should continue to be used to update vehicle activity data in EMFAC2007, as described in the EMFAC user's guide. B. What Analyses Can EMFAC2007 Be Used For? EPA is approving the model to estimate regional emissions of HC, CO, NO X , PM 10 , PM 2.5 , lead, and sulfur oxides. However, EMFAC2007 will only be used in transportation conformity for pollutants and precursors that affect transportation emissions, e.g., HC, NO X , CO, PM 10 and PM 2.5 . EPA is also approving EMFAC2007 to estimate CO emissions for hot-spot analyses involving individual transportation projects. A hot-spot analysis is defined in 40 CFR 93.101 as an estimation of likely future localized pollutant concentrations resulting from a new transportation project and a comparison of those concentrations to the relevant air quality standard. This analysis is conducted on a smaller scale, e.g., for a congested roadway intersection. EPA also notes that today's approval action does not impact what methodology is required for calculating re-entrained road dust or ammonia emissions for regional PM 10 and PM 2.5 SIP and transportation conformity analyses. EMFAC2007's PM 10 and PM 2.5 estimates do not include such emissions. When applicable, PM 10 and PM 2.5 nonattainment and maintenance areas are required to use EPA's AP-42 road dust method for calculating road dust emissions, unless a local method is approved by EPA. 1 EMFAC2007 does not estimate ammonia emissions; air quality and transportation agencies should contact the regional office if ammonia emission estimates are needed. 1 For further information, see EPA's August 2, 2007 memorandum entitled, “Policy Guidance on the Use of the November 1, 2006, Update to AP-42 for Re-entrained Road Dust for SIP Development and Transportation Conformity.” C. Is EMFAC2007 Being Approved for PM 10 and PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analyses At This Time? On March 10, 2006, EPA published a final rule that established the transportation conformity procedures for analyzing PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot impacts of new projects involving significant levels of on-road diesel traffic (71 FR 12468). Quantitative PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot analyses have not yet been required for the projects of local air quality concern described in 40 CFR 93.123(b)(1) due to the need to develop EPA modeling guidance and appropriate methods (71 FR at 12498-12502). Section 93.123(b)(4) of the conformity rule states that the requirements for quantitative PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot analyses will not take effect until EPA releases modeling guidance and announces in the **Federal Register** that these requirements are in effect. At present, project sponsors are currently following EPA and FHWA's qualitative hot-spot modeling guidance for conformity determinations involving projects of local air quality concern. 2 EMFAC2007 is capable of assessing project-level emissions for PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot analyses, but as described in the March 2006 final rule and 40 CFR 93.123(b)(4), EPA believes that quantitative PM hot-spot modeling guidance is also necessary before quantitative PM hot-spot analyses can be required. Therefore, since such guidance is currently not available, EPA is not approving EMFAC2007 for PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot conformity analyses at this time. 2 “Transportation Conformity Guidance for Qualitative Hot-Spot Analyses in PM 2.5 and PM 10 Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas” jointly published by EPA and FHWA in March 2006. Over the next year, EPA intends to develop quantitative PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot modeling guidance, which will contain information on how to use EMFAC2007 and how to apply the appropriate dispersion models for such analyses in California. EPA will announce the availability of the guidance and approval of EMFAC2007 for quantitative PM hot-spot analyses when the guidance is completed for California. EPA will consult with FHWA, FTA, CARB, the California state department of transportation (Caltrans), other stakeholders, and the public in the development of this guidance, as described in the March 2006 final rule. Please see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section if you have questions regarding the development of conformity guidance for quantitative PM 10 and PM 2.5 hot-spot analyses in California. D. Why Does EPA Consider EMFAC2007 as a Major Update to EMFAC? EMFAC2007 includes new data and methodologies regarding calculation of motor vehicle emissions and revisions to implementation data for control measures. EMFAC2007 includes updated data supporting new emission factors and speed correction factors for estimating emissions from heavy-heavy duty diesel trucks. The model includes modifications to the algorithms for inspection and maintenance as well as corrections for heavy-duty truck gas cap benefits from the inspection and maintenance program. Impacts of ethanol permeation and updates to fuel correction factors are included as well as revisions to particulate brake wear emissions. EMFAC2007 incorporates new temperature and humidity profiles. In addition to these changes, which impact emission factors for each area in California, EMFAC incorporates new mileage accrual rates and speed distributions, a redistribution of heavy-duty diesel truck vehicle miles traveled

(VMT)and updated VMT for all vehicle classes. CARB's web site describes these and other model changes at: *http://www.arb.ca.gov/msei/workshops.htm#work20061115.* E. How Were Stakeholders and the Public Involved in the EMFAC Development Process? Since 2005, CARB has held a series of public workshops to discuss proposed model updates and receive comments on interim versions of the new model. Three workshops were held to solicit input from stakeholders and the public in March of 2005. Then, in workshops held on September 11 and November 15 and 16, 2006, CARB described the latest EMFAC changes under consideration and sought public input. Those changes are reflected in the final EMFAC2007 model submitted to EPA in April 2007. One additional public information briefing was held on December 15, 2006, to share the emissions estimates resulting from use of the final model with updated travel activity, as well as plans for transmittal of EMFAC2007 to U.S. EPA. CARB has also discussed both the model and the impact of the changes to emission totals for the state at the workshops. CARB also released a series of technical memos that describe each update to the model, and public presentations that summarize the changes from earlier versions of the model. The technical memos are available on CARB's Web site at: *http://www.arb.ca.gov/msei/supportdocs.htm* . Each memo describes the model update, the reason for the change, how the change was incorporated into the EMFAC model, and the resulting emissions impact. All presentations from the public workshops are available on the CARB Web site at: *http://www.arb.ca.gov/msei/workshops.htm#work200612* . These presentations summarize the major changes to the EMFAC model and contain tables showing the impacts of the changes both statewide and by county for HC, CO, NO X , PM 10 , and PM 2.5 . F. Will a Transportation Conformity Grace Period Be Set by This Approval? Yes. The transportation conformity rule (40 CFR part 93.111) requires that conformity analyses be based on the latest motor vehicle emissions model approved by EPA for SIP purposes for a state or area. Section 176(c)(1) of the CAA states that “* * * [t]he determination of conformity shall be based on the most recent estimates of emissions, and such estimates shall be determined from the most recent population, employment, travel, and congestion estimates. * * *” When EPA approves a new emissions model such as EMFAC2007, a grace period is established before the model is required for conformity analyses. However, areas have the option of using the new model prior to the end of the grace period. The conformity rule provides for a grace period for new emissions models of between 3 to 24 months. In consultation with FHWA and FTA, EPA considers many factors in establishing the length of the grace period, including the degree of change in emissions models and the effects of the new model on the transportation planning process (40 CFR 93.111). Upon consideration of all of these factors, EPA is establishing a 3-month grace period before EMFAC2007 is required for the following conformity analyses: • All new HC, NO X , PM 10 , PM 2.5 and CO regional emissions analyses (e.g., supporting transportation plan and TIP conformity determinations); and • All new CO hot-spot analyses supporting project-level conformity determinations. The grace period begins today and ends on *April 18, 2008* . As discussed earlier in the notice, the last version of EMFAC (EMFAC2002) is no longer used in California for new regional emissions analyses for transportation plan and TIP conformity determinations. Therefore it is appropriate to set a short grace period since all areas in California will need to use EMFAC2007 to begin any new regional conformity analyses. A longer grace period would provide no practical benefit for transportation plan and TIP conformity determinations, since older EMFAC models cannot be used in new regional analyses due to the latest planning assumptions requirements in the conformity rule (40 CFR 93.110). When the grace period ends on *April 18, 2008* , EMFAC2007 will become the only approved motor vehicle emissions model for all new regional and CO hot-spot transportation conformity analyses across California. In general, this means that all new HC, NO X , PM 10 , PM 2.5 , and CO regional conformity analyses and CO hot-spot analyses started after the end of the 3-month grace period must be based on EMFAC2007, even if the SIP is based on an earlier version of the EMFAC model. G. Can Areas Use Any Other Models During the Grace Period? Yes, in limited cases. CO hot-spot analyses for project-level conformity determinations can be based on EMFAC2002 if the analysis was begun before the end of the grace period, started before August 1, 2007 and if the final environmental document for the project is issued no more than three years after the issuance of the draft environmental document (see 40 CFR 93.111(c)). The interagency consultation process should be used if it is unclear whether an EMFAC2002 based analysis is covered by the circumstances described above. H. Future Updates to EMFAC On January 31, 2006, CARB submitted a letter to EPA and to the California Division of the FHWA indicating the State's intention to update future revisions to EMFAC. These EMFAC updates would reflect, among other new information, updated vehicle fleet data every three years. In California, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Air Districts have not been able to update vehicle fleet data embedded into EMFAC. The EPA/USDOT January 18, 2001, guidance on latest planning assumptions and EPA's July 2004 final rule, indicate that new vehicle registration data must be used when it is available prior to the start of new conformity analyses and that states should update the data at least every five years. The State reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the latest planning assumptions included in EMFAC updated on a three year cycle in the April 18, 2007 EMFAC submittal letter. The next update to the planning assumptions in EMFAC is expected in 2010, which would most likely also include updates to the emissions factors of the model as well. III. Summary of EPA Actions EPA is approving EMFAC2007 as submitted by CARB on April 18, 2007 with the following limitations and conditions:

(1)The approval is limited to California.

(2)The approval is Statewide and applies to estimation of emissions of hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter (PM 10 and PM 2.5 ), lead, and sulfur oxides. However, EMFAC2007 will only be used in transportation conformity analyses for pollutants and precursors that affect regional on-road mobile emissions and are applicable in a given nonattainment or maintenance area. EPA is also approving EMFAC2007 to estimate hot-spot emissions for carbon monoxide conformity analyses.

(3)A 3-month statewide transportation conformity grace period will be established beginning *January 18, 2008* and ending *April 18, 2008* for the transportation conformity uses described in

(2)above. Dated: January 10, 2008. Jane Diamond, Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX. [FR Doc. E8-876 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Cancellation Agency Holding the Meeting: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. “Federal Register” Citation of Previous Announcement: 73 FR 1343, Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Previously Announced Time and Date of Meeting: Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). Change in the Meeting: The meeting has been cancelled. Contact Person For More Information: Stephen Llewellyn, Executive Officer on

(202)663-4070. Dated: January 15, 2008. Stephen Llewellyn, Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat. [FR Doc. 08-187 Filed 1-17-08; 8:45 am]

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