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BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority This notice amends Part K of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), as follows: Chapter KR, Office of Refugee Resettlement, as last amended in 68 FR 11566-67, 03/11/03. This notice adds a new division, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division, to the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

The changes are as follows: I. Chapter KR. Office of Refugee Resettlement A. Delete KR.10 Organization in its entirety and replace with the following: KR.10 Organization. The Office of Refugee Resettlement

(ORR)is headed by a Director who reports directly to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families and consists of: Office of the Director (KRA). Division of Refugee Assistance (KRE). Division of Community Resettlement (KRF). Division of Budget, Policy and Data Analysis (KRG). Division of Unaccompanied Children's Services (KRH). Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (KRI). B. Delete KR.20 Functions, Paragraph A, in its entirety and replace with the following: A. The Office of the Director is directly responsible to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families for carrying out ORR's mission and providing guidance and general supervision to the components of ORR. The Office provides direction in the development of program policy and budget and in the formulation of salaries and expense budgets. Staff also provide administrative and personnel support services. The Office is responsible for implementing certain provisions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The Office coordinates with the lead refugee and entrant program offices of other Federal departments; provides leadership in representing refugee and entrant programs, policies and administration to a variety of governmental entities and other public and private interests; and acts as the coordinator of the total refugee and entrant resettlement effort for ACF and the Department. In consultation with appropriate juvenile justice professionals and Federal immigration services and border security agencies, the Director makes placement determinations and coordinates care and placement services for unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status. C. Establish KR.20 Functions, Paragraph F, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division: F. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division

(ATIP)is responsible for implementing certain provisions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The Division coordinates the certification of, and services to, victims of severe forms of trafficking. It also coordinates with other Federal Government agencies on certification activities and policy issues related to the trafficking law. The Division certifies victims of severe forms of trafficking following consultation with appropriate Federal Government agencies and social service-providing agencies. The Division coordinates with the Division of Unaccompanied Children's Services and the Division of Refugee Assistance for efficient and appropriate determination and placement of identified unaccompanied minor victims of trafficking, utilizing the foster care system in place for unaccompanied refugee children. The Division also maintains statistical information and data on each victim, including certification documentation and services provided. The Division compiles annual information to be submitted to Congress, in coordination with other Federal agencies, on the number of certifications conducted and services accessed by identified victims. Dated: January 11, 2008. Daniel C. Schneider, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. E8-1466 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Director of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division the following authority vested in the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

(a)*Authority Delegated.* Authority to conduct public awareness and information activities under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), Public Law No. 106-386, § 106(b), 22 U.S.C. 7104(b).

(b)*Limitations and Conditions.* 1. This Delegation shall be exercised under the Department's existing delegation of authority and policy on regulations. 2. This delegation shall be exercised under financial and administrative requirements applicable to all Administration for Children and Families' authorities. 3. The Director of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division must report to the Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement, and the Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement, must report to the Assistant Secretary prior to carrying out public awareness and information activities.

(c)*Effective Date.* This delegation of authority is effective upon the date of signature.

(d)*Effect on Existing Delegations.* None. In addition, I have affirmed and ratified any actions taken by the Director, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division which involved the exercise of this authority prior to the effective date of this delegation. Dated: January 15, 2008. Brent Orrell, Acting Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. [FR Doc. E8-1517 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on

(240)276-1243. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collections of information are 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. Project: Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Application Guidance and Instruction, FY 2009-2011 (OMB No. 0930-0168)—Revision Sections 1911 through 1920 of the Public Health Services Act (42 U.S.C. 300x through 300x-9) provide for annual allotments to assist States to establish or expand an organized, community-based system of care for adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances. Under these provisions of the law, States may receive allotments only after an application is submitted and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. For the FY 2009-2011 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant application cycle, SAMHSA will provide States guidance and instructions to guide development of comprehensive State applications/plans and implementation reports. In order to develop this guidance, SAMHSA convened a working group of State representatives to provide input and suggestions regarding the organization and content of the guidance. To the extent possible, these suggestions were incorporated into proposed revisions for the 2009-2011 application cycle. These proposed revisions to the guidance include:

(1)Streamlining the process for reporting States' use of the block grant to support mental health transformation. Revisions to the FY2008 guidance required a new request for information regarding funding for mental health transformation. A number of States indicated that their fiscal processes did not permit reporting in the manner requested. Other States suggested that the reporting burden was significantly increased while the information provided did not accurately reflect the range of transformation activities they were engaged in. This issue was the principal focus of the State working group, and the proposed FY2009-2011 guidance makes significant revisions based on the input of the group. The revisions include narrowing from 20 to six

(6)the number of transformation categories for which States are asked to provide the amount of block grant funding used to support specific activities in FY2009. The new Table C which States are requested to complete follows: Column 1 Is MHBG funding used to support this goal? If yes, please check. Column 2 If yes, please provide the actual or estimated amount of MHBG funding that will be used to support this transformation goal in FY2009. Actual Estimated GOAL 1: Americans Understand that Mental Health Is Essential to Overall Health GOAL 2: Mental Health Care is Consumer and Family Driven GOAL 3: Disparities in Mental Health Services are Eliminated GOAL 4: Early Mental Health Screening, Assessment, and Referral to Services are Common Practice GOAL 5: Excellent Mental Health Care Is Delivered and Research Is Accelerated GOAL 6: Technology Is Used to Access Mental Health Care and Information Total MHBG Funds N/A In addition to revising the transformation data table, the guidance makes additional changes, including:

(a)Eliminating the requirement that transformation activities be tracked within the context of the five

(5)block grant statutory criteria;

(b)consolidating requests for narrative regarding transformation activities into a single section; and

(c)eliminating redundancy by allowing States to refer to other sections that include similar material. In collaboration with the State working group, SAMHSA identified and eliminated requests for data regarding transformation activities that are collected through other State funding sources. With these revisions, SAMHSA has simplified the reporting process for States while still ensuring that it receives data and information necessary to understand and monitor the role of the block grant in supporting State mental health transformation efforts.

(2)Reorganizing and consolidating sections of the guidance to improve readability and clarity and to reduce redundancy. For example, instructions regarding the general format of the application now are found in one section of the guidance. In addition, specific provisions in sections requiring applications to track the five

(5)statutory criteria and in sections regarding reporting performance indicators in the State Implementation Report were reorganized to improve the logical flow of the application. In addition, the guidance clarifies that States may refer to other sections of the application where appropriate, rather than repeating identical information in multiple sections of the application. All sections of the guidance were edited for clarity.

(3)Eliminating Table 18 from the Uniform Reporting System

(URS)tables that States must submit. The URS is a set of standardized tables designed to track individuals State performance over time and to aggregate State information to develop a national picture of State public mental health systems. Table 18 was intended to produce a profile of adults with schizophrenia receiving new generation medications during the year. A review of all URS tables determined that the data reported on table 18 is not comparable across States and has limited usefulness to CMHS or States in planning and improving mental health systems. In addition, Table 18 was reported to have the lowest amount of utility but the greatest reporting burden for States.

(4)Eliminating the requirement that States complete a State-Level Reporting Capacity Checklist for submission to the State Data Infrastructure Coordinating Center. This MHBG Guidance has been developed based on current statute. The agency is aware that Congress is currently considering legislation to reauthorize SAMHSA. The reauthorization bill proposes substantive changes to the MHBG that would affect this Guidance. Upon passage of reauthorization legislation, the Center for Mental Health Services

(CMHS)will contact States to provide additional guidance that may be needed to complete the MHBG application and Implementation Report. If significant changes to MHBG requirements, State plans, or data collection are included in the final reauthorization law, CMHS may revise and re-submit this guidance for public comment through the **Federal Register** . SAMHSA is requesting approval of this guidance for FY 2009, 2010, and 2011. The 2007-2011 SAMHSA Data Strategy has just been released to the public. Goal #2 of the Data Strategy specifically deals with performance data and includes specific milestones for the next few years, including the development of client level outcome measures for the states by 2011. CMHS may revise and re-submit this guidance to reflect the adoption of client level measures for future block grant applications if sufficient progress is made over the next 3 years. The following table summarizes the annual burden for the revised application. Application Number of respondents Responses/ respondent Burden response

(hrs)Total burden hours Plan: 1 year 44 1 180 7,920 2 year 6 1 150 900 3 year 9 1 110 900 Implementation Report 59 1 75 4,425 URS Tables 59 1 40 2,360 Total 59 16,595 Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 7-1044, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 and e-mail her a copy at *summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov.* Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: January 22, 2008. Elaine Parry, Acting Director, Office of Program Services. [FR Doc. E8-1484 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2007-0173] Area Maritime Security Committee, South Texas; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Solicitation for membership. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership in the Area Maritime Security Committee, South Texas. The Committee assists the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi, in developing, renewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security plan for their area of responsibility. DATES: Requests for membership should reach the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi, on or before February 1, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit applications for membership to the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi, Commander, USCG Sector Corpus Christi, 8930 Ocean Drive, Hangar 41. Corpus Christi, Texas 78419. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Zarbock at 361-888-3162 (X501). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee The Area Maritime Security Committee, South Texas (The Committee) is established under, and governed by 33 CFR part 103, subpart C. The functions of the committee include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations

(2)Identifying risks (i.e., threats, vulnerabilities and consequences).

(3)Determining strategies and implementation methods for mitigation.

(4)Developing and describing the process for continuously evaluating overall port security by considering consequences and vulnerabilities, how they may change over time, and what additional mitigation strategies can be applied.

(5)Advising and assisting the Captain of the Port in developing, reviewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan under 33 CFR part 103, subpart E. Positions Available on the Committee There are three vacancies on the Committee. Members may be selected from

(1)The Federal, Territorial, or Tribal government;

(2)The State government and political subdivisions of the State;

(3)Local public safety, crisis management, and emergency response agencies;

(4)Law enforcement and security organizations;

(5)Maritime industry, including labor;

(6)Other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime security; and

(7)Port stakeholders affected by security practices and policies. In support of the Coast Guard's policy on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Qualification of Members Members must have at least 5 years of experience related to maritime or port security operations. Applicants may be required to pass an appropriate security background check before appointment to the Committee. The terms of office for each vacancy is 5 years. However, a member may serve one additional term of office. Members are not salaried or otherwise compensated for their service on the Committee. Format for Applications Applications for membership may be in any format. However, because members must demonstrate an interest in the security of the area covered by the Committee, we particularly encourage the submission of information highlighting experience in maritime security matters. Authority Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act

(MTSA)of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-295) (The Act) authorizes the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish Area Maritime Security Committees for any port area of the United States. See 33 U.S.C. 1226; 46 U.S.C.; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.01; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1). The Act exempts Area Maritime Security Committees from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub L. 92-463) Dated: January 7, 2008. P. S. Simons, Captain U. S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi. [FR Doc. E8-1473 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2007-0055, formerly CGD08-07-029] Lower Mississippi River Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Request for applications; extension of application deadline. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard extends the deadline for applications for membership in the Lower Mississippi River Safety Advisory Committee. This Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters relating to navigation safety on the Lower Mississippi River. DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before February 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing U.S. Coast Guard, Sector New Orleans, Attn: Waterways Management, 1615 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2711 or by calling 504-565-5108. Send your application in written form to the above street address. A copy of this notice and the application form are available in our online docket, CGD08-07-029, at *http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTJG Tonya Harrington, Assistant to Executive Director of Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee at 504-565-5108. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 30, 2007, we published a request in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 61362) for applications for membership in the Lower Mississippi River Safety Advisory Committee. The deadline for applications announced in that notice is being extended until February 28, 2008. If you applied in response to the initial notice, you do not need to send another application form. The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). This committee provides local expertise on communication, surveillance, traffic control, anchorages, aids to navigation and other topics relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River to the Coast Guard. The Committee meets at least four times a year in the New Orleans area. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific problems as required. We will consider applications for twenty-four positions that expire or become vacant on May 30, 2008. To be eligible you should have expertise in navigation safety, waterways management, vessel traffic service and management, shipboard operations or facility operations. Each member serves for a term of 2 years. A few members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or any other compensation from the Federal Government. Vacancies to be filled are for:

(1)Five members representing River Port Authorities between Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the Head of Passes of the Lower Mississippi River, of which one member shall be from the Port of St. Bernard and one member from the Port of Plaquemines.

(2)Two members representing vessel owners or ship owners domiciled in the State of Louisiana.

(3)Two members representing organizations that operate harbor tugs or barge fleets in the geographical area covered by the Committee.

(4)Two members representing companies which transport cargo or passengers on the navigable waterways in the geographical area covered by the Committee.

(5)Three members representing State Commissioned Pilot organizations, with one member each representing the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association, and the Associated Branch Pilots Association.

(6)Two at-large members who utilize water transportation facilities located in the geographical area covered by the Committee.

(7)Three members representing consumers, shippers, or importers/exporters that utilize vessels that operate on the navigable waterways covered by the Committee.

(8)Two members representing those licensed merchant mariners, other than pilots, who perform shipboard duties on vessels which utilize the navigable waterways covered by the Committee.

(9)One member representing an organization that serves in a consulting or advisory capacity to the maritime industry.

(10)One member representing an environmental organization.

(11)One member representing the general public. In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. If you are selected as a member who represents the general public, we will require you to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). We may not release the report or the information in it to the public, except under an order issued by a Federal court or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). Dated: January 9, 2007. J.H. Horn, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, Acting. [FR Doc. E8-1564 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2008-0008] Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of meetings. SUMMARY: The Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) and its working groups will meet in Galveston, Texas to discuss waterway improvements, aids to navigation, area projects impacting safety on the Houston Ship Channel, and various other navigation safety matters in the Galveston Bay area. All meetings will be open to the public. DATES: The next meeting of HOGANSAC will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting of the Committee's working groups will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. These meetings may close early if all business is finished. Written material and requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast Guard five

(5)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. Requests to have a copy of your materials distributed to each member of the committee or working group should reach the Coast Guard at least ten

(10)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. ADDRESSES: The full Committee will meet at Marine Safety Unit Galveston, 2101 FM 2004, Texas City, Texas 77591, (409)-978-2700. The working groups meeting will be held at the Houston Pilots Association, 8150 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77011-1747, (713)-645-9620. Send written material and requests to make oral presentations to LT Sean Hughes, Assistant to the Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, 9640 Clinton Drive, Houston, Texas 77029. This notice is available in our online docket, USCG-2008-0008, *http://www.regulations.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Hal R. Pitts, Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, telephone

(713)671-5164, e-mail *hal.r.pitts@uscg.mil* or Lieutenant Sean Hughes, Assistant to the Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, telephone

(713)678-9001, e-mail *sean.p.hughes@uscg.mil.* Written materials and requests to make presentations should be sent to Commanding Officer, Sector Houston/Galveston, Attn: LT Hughes. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of these meetings is given pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). Agendas of the Meetings *Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC).* The tentative agenda includes the following:

(1)Opening remarks by the Committee Sponsor (RADM Whitehead) or the Committee Sponsor's representative, Executive Director (CAPT Diehl) and Chairperson (Ms. Tava Foret).

(2)Approval of the 13 September, 2007 and 27 November, 2007 minutes.

(3)Old Business:

(a)Navigation Operations (NAVOPS)/Maritime Incident Review subcommittee report;

(b)Deep Draft Entry Facilitation

(DDEF)subcommittee report;

(c)Dredging subcommittee report;

(d)Technology subcommittee report;

(e)Area Maritime Security Committee

(AMSC)Liaison's report;

(f)Harbor of Safe Refuge subcommittee report;

(g)HOGANSAC Outreach report;

(h)Maritime Awareness subcommittee report.

(4)New Business: *Working Groups Meeting.* The tentative agenda for the working groups meeting includes the following:

(1)Presentation by each working group of its accomplishments and plans for the future;

(2)Review and discuss the work completed by each working group;

(3)Put forth any action items for consideration at full committee meeting. Procedural Working groups have been formed to examine the following issues: Dredging and related issues, electronic navigation systems, AtoN knockdowns, impact of passing vessels on moored ships, boater education issues, facilitating deep draft movements, mooring infrastructure, and safe refuge during hurricanes. Not all working groups will provide a report at this session. Further, working group reports may not necessarily include discussions on all issues within the particular working group's area of responsibility. All meetings are open to the public. Please note that meetings may close early if all business is finished. At the chairs discretion members of the public may make oral presentations during the meetings. Requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast Guard five

(5)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. Written material for distribution at a meeting should reach the Coast Guard no later than ten

(10)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. If you would like a copy of your material distributed to each member of the committee in advance of the meetings, please submit your request along with nineteen

(19)copies of the materials to the Coast Guard at least ten

(10)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact the Executive Secretary or Assistant to the Executive Secretary as soon as possible. Dated: January 14, 2008. J.H.Korn, Captain. U.S. Coast Guard Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, Acting. [FR Doc. E8-1472 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Advance Notice of Availability of Security Improvement Grants and Application Process AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: DHS is announcing that it will issue guidance and accept applications for surface transportation security improvement grants and that applicants must submit the applications pursuant to procedures to be made available on or about February 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail: *TSAgrants@tsa.dhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New and Extended Programs On or about February 1, 2008, DHS will announce a new grant program for the freight rail industry and extensions of, and possible changes to, two existing surface transportation grant programs: Trucking (Trucking Security Program or TSP) and Intercity Bus (Intercity Bus Security Grant Program or IBSGP). By this notice, DHS is encouraging entities owning, operating, or having interest in systems in these transportation sectors to review the forthcoming guidance and, as appropriate, apply for grants under the programs. DHS will soon be initiating a new grant program called the Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP). It is a component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP), which is a part of DHS's FY 2008 Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP). The FRSGP was created as a result of the “Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007” (9/11 Commission Act), Public Law 110-53. Sec. 1513 of the 9/11 Commission Act directs DHS to make funds for security improvement grants available to certain entities involved in or with the freight railroad industry and specifies the uses to which the funds may be applied. At the same time that DHS announces grant guidance, DHS will announce extensions of the existing TSP and the IBSGP. Currently, TSP funds are used to service an anti-terrorism and security awareness program for professionals and operating entities within the highway sector to include:

(1)Participant identification and recruitment;

(2)training;

(3)communications; and

(4)information analysis and distribution. Per The Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying HR 2764 the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the FY 2008 program must be a competitive program and open to any entity that can demonstrate the financial and resource capabilities to service the program within the highway sector. The IBSGP awards funds to expand security for bus services to fixed route over-the-road buses and charter bus operations with a minimum of 50 trips into an Urban Area Security Initiative

(UASI)jurisdiction. An UASI jurisdiction is defined in the Homeland Security Grant Program

(HSGP)FY 2008 Program Guidelines and Application Kit. General Information In grant guidance to be released on or about February 1, 2008, DHS will identify the categories of freight rail, trucking, and intercity bus entities that are eligible for funding under the programs and the uses to which funding may be applied. With respect to the TSP and IBSGP, eligibility will not necessarily be limited to entities that have been eligible for funding under previous DHS grant programs. To apply for grant funding under the FRSGP, TSP, or IBSGP, each eligible applicant must first register as a grant applicant with the Federal government at *http://www.grants.gov.* Several additional steps are required to complete this registration, including registering with the Central Contractor Registration ( *http://www.ccr.gov* ) and obtaining a Dun & Bradstreet

(DUNS)number. Please visit www.grants.gov for more detailed information about this registration process. Please be advised that the entire process can take several weeks. DHS will also post additional information about registration when we issue the grant guidance on or about February 1, 2008. After that date, you may obtain an electronic copy of the grant guidance at *http://www.tsa.gov/grants.* Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on January 24, 2008. John Sammon, Assistant Administrator, Transportation Sector Network Management. [FR Doc. E8-1548 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-05-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration [Docket Nos. TSA-2006-24191; Coast Guard-2006-24196] Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); Enrollment Dates for the Ports of Louisville, KY; Ashtabula, OH; Everett, WA; Lorain, OH; Sault St. Marie, MI; Port Everglades, FL; Nashville, TN; Oswego, NY; LaPlata, MD; and Portland, ME AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration; United States Coast Guard; DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)through the Transportation Security Administration

(TSA)issues this notice of the dates for the beginning of the initial enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential

(TWIC)for the Ports of Louisville, KY; Ashtabula, OH; Everett, WA; Lorain, OH; Sault St. Marie, MI; Port Everglades, FL; Nashville, TN; Oswego, NY; LaPlata, MD; and Portland, ME. DATES: TWIC enrollment begins in Louisville, Ashtabula, and Everett on February 6, 2008; Port Everglades, Nashville, and Oswego on February 8, 2008; LaPlata and Portland, on February 13, 2008; Lorain on February 20, 2008; and Sault St. Marie on February 21, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may view published documents and comments concerning the TWIC Final Rule, identified by the docket numbers of this notice, using any one of the following methods.

(1)Searching the Federal Docket Management System

(FDMS)Web page at *http://www.regulations.gov;*

(2)Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html* ; or

(3)Visiting TSA's Security Regulations Web page at *http://www.tsa.gov* and accessing the link for “Research Center” at the top of the page. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Orgill, TSA-19, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4220. Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing (TTAC), TWIC Program,

(571)227-4545; e-mail: *credentialing@dhs.gov* . Background The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), issued a joint final rule (72 FR 3492; January 25, 2007) pursuant to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064 (November 25, 2002), and the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act), Pub. L. 109-347 (October 13, 2006). This rule requires all credentialed merchant mariners and individuals with unescorted access to secure areas of a regulated facility or vessel to obtain a TWIC. In this final rule, on page 3510, TSA and Coast Guard stated that a phased enrollment approach based upon risk assessment and cost/benefit would be used to implement the program nationwide, and that TSA would publish a notice in the **Federal Register** indicating when enrollment at a specific location will begin and when it is expected to terminate. This notice provides the start date for TWIC initial enrollment at the Ports of Louisville, KY; Ashtabula, OH; and Everett, WA on February 6, 2008; Port Everglades, FL; Nashville, TN; and Oswego, NY on February 8, 2008; LaPlata, MD and Portland, ME on February 13, 2008; Lorain, OH on February 20, 2008; and Sault St. Marie, MI on February 21, 2008. The Coast Guard will publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** indicating when facilities within the Captain of the Port Zone Ohio Valley, including those in the Ports of Louisville and Nashville; Captain of the Port Zone Buffalo, including those in the Ports of Ashtabula and Oswego; Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, including those in the Port of Everett; Captain of the Port Zone Detroit, including those in the Port of Lorain; Captain of the Port Zone Sault St. Marie, including those in the Port of Sault St. Marie; Captain of the Port Zone Miami, including those in the Port of Port Everglades; Captain of the Port Zone Baltimore, including those in the Port of LaPlata; and Captain of the Port Zone Northern New England, including those in the Port of Portland must comply with the portions of the final rule requiring TWIC to be used as an access control measure. That notice will be published at least 90 days before compliance is required. To obtain information on the pre-enrollment and enrollment process, and enrollment locations, visit TSA's TWIC Web site at *http://www.tsa.gov/twic* . Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on January 24, 2008. Rex Lovelady, Program Manager, TWIC, Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, Transportation Security Administration. [FR Doc. E8-1541 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-05-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Draft Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances and Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit for the Page Springsnail in Yavapai County, AZ AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; receipt of application. SUMMARY: The Arizona Game and Fish Department (Applicant), has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an enhancement of survival permit (TE-174351-0) pursuant to Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (Act), as amended. The requested permit, which is for a period of 5 years, would authorize incidental take of the Page springsnail, *Pyrgulopsis morrisoni,* in the event it is listed, as a result of conservation actions, on-going fish hatchery operations, and the issuance of certificates of inclusion to other landowners. We invite public comment. DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or before February 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the application, draft Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), or other related documents may obtain a copy by written or telephone request to the Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 2321 W. Royal Palm Rd. Ste. 103, Phoenix, Arizona 85021 (602/242-0210). Electronic copies of these documents will also be available for review on the Arizona Ecological Services Field Office Web site, *http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arizona/.* The application and documents related to application will be available for public inspection, by appointment only, during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at the Arizona Ecological Services Office. Comments concerning the application, draft CCAA, or other related documents should be submitted in writing to the Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 2321 W. Royal Palm Rd. Ste. 103, Phoenix, Arizona 85021. Please refer to permit number TE-174351-0 when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Martinez at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 2321 W. Royal Palm Rd. Ste. 103, (602/242-0210 ext. 224), or by e-mail at *mike_martinez@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Availability of Comments 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. The Applicant plans to implement improvements that are expected to enhance and maintain Page springsnail habitat, create additional habitat, reestablish populations of the species, and enroll private lands of willing landowners under certificates of inclusion to conduct similar measures, in Yavapai, Arizona. If conservation actions identified in the CCAA were implemented across the entire range of the species, we expect the need to list the Page springsnail would be ameliorated. The draft CCAA and permit application are eligible for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, based upon completion of a checklist. Section 9 of the Act prohibits the “taking” of threatened or endangered species. However, the Service, under limited circumstances, may issue permits to take threatened and endangered wildlife species incidental to, and not the purpose of, otherwise lawful activities. We provide this notice under section 10(c) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531, *et seq.* ) and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 17.22), and the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4371, *et seq.* ) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Christopher Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E8-1485 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R9-IA-2008-N0011; 96300-1671-0000-P5] Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for marine mammals. SUMMARY: The following permits were issued. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. Marine Mammals Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 164385 Steve W. Blankenship 72 FR 65351; Nov. 20, 2008 Jan. 3, 2008. 139825 John W. Muncy 72 FR 29542; May 29, 2007 Dec. 27, 2007. 153571 James C. Lindsay, Jr. 72 FR 50693; Sept. 4, 2007 Dec. 7, 2007. 154893 Thomas J. Mason 72 FR 37795; July 11, 2007 Dec. 7, 2007. 158124 Lynn H. Stinson 72 FR 50693; Sept. 4, 2007 Dec. 27, 2007. 158704 Patrick T. Beane 72 FR 41516; July 30, 2007 July 30, 2007. 162183 Richard Bodkin 72 FR 52905; Aug. 7, 2007 Dec. 27, 2007. 162184 William Katen 72 FR 52905; Sept. 17, 2007 Dec. 18, 2007. Dated: January 11, 2008. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E8-1490 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R9-IA-2008-N0010; 96300-1671-0000-P5] Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by February 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director ( ADDRESSES above). *Applicant:* Ecosystems West Consulting Group, Santa Cruz, CA, PRT-171719 The applicant requests a permit to export seeds from Yadon's piperia ( *Piperia yadonii* ) to the Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Australia for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant for a five-year period. Applicant: Duke Lemur Center, Durham, NC, PRT-170587 The applicant requests a permit to export tissue samples from cadavers of captive-bred Aye-aye ( *Daubentonia madagascariensis* ), Crowned lemur ( *Eulemar coronatus* ), Brown lemur ( *Eulemur fulvus albifrons* ), Mongoose lemur ( *Eulemur mongoz* ), Black lemur ( *Eulemur macaco flavifrons* ), Ring-tailed lemur ( *Lemur catta* ), Red-ruffed lemur ( *Varecia variegata rubera* ), and Black & white ruffed lemur ( *Varecia variegata variegata* ); and re-export tissue sample from cadaver of wild caught Verreaux's sifaka ( *Propithecus verreauxi* ) to the University of Adelaide Department of Anatomical Sciences for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego/San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, Escondido, CA, PRT-170588 The applicant requests a permit to export two captive-hatched Andean condors ( *Vultur gryphus* ) to the CORPOBOYACA, Boyaca, Columbia, for reintroduction into the wild to enhance the survival of the species. Applicant: National Zoological Park, Washington, DC, PRT-172290 The applicant requests a permit to import 10 live cheetahs ( *Acinonyx jubatus* ) from the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Otjiwarongo, Namibia for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: The White Oak Conservation Center, Yulee, FL, PRT-172374 The applicant requests a permit to import 4 live cheetahs ( *Acinonyx jubatus* ) from the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Otjiwarongo, Namibia for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Benjamin H. Leforce, Pond Creek, OK, PRT-170351 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Scott J. Poole, Raleigh, NC, PRT-166590 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Robert A. Dobson, III, Greenville, SC, PRT-171427 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Kenneth B. Bishop, Victoria, TX, PRT-171618 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: James L. Holzhauer, Columbus, MS, PRT-172526 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Drew Castleberry, Denizon, TX, PRT-172527 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Charles F. Elzer III, Brandenton, FL, PRT-168884 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Dated: January 11, 2008. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E8-1491 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking comments from the public on a renewal of an information collection, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and the Indian Health Service (IHS), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The BIA is now seeking comments from interested parties to renew the clearance. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments can be sent to Daisy West, Chief, Division of Tribal Government Services, Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Colliflower, Tribal Relations Specialist, Division of Tribal Government Services,

(202)513-7627. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Indian Preference Form is to encourage qualified Indians to seek preference in employment with the BIA and the IHS. BIA collects information under the proposed regulations to ensure compliance with Indian preference hiring requirements. Request for Comments The Department of the Interior invites comments on:

(a)The accuracy of the burden hours, including the validity of the methodology used and assumptions made;

(b)The necessity of the information for proper performance of the bureau functions, including its practical utility;

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

(d)Suggestions to reduce the burden including use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology. The public is advised that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OM clearance number. For example, this collection is listed by OMB as Control No. 1076-0160, and it expires October 5, 2008. The response is voluntary to obtain or retain a benefit. Please submit your comments to the person listed in the ADDRESSES section. Please note that comments, names and addresses of commentators, are open for public review during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday except for legal holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised 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 from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Information Collection Abstract The information collection relates only to individuals applying for employment with the BIA and the IHS. The tribe's involvement is limited to verifying membership information submitted by the applicant. *OMB control number:* 1076-0160. *Type of review:* Renewal. *Brief description of collection:* The information will be used to establish that certain persons who are of Indian descent receive preference when appointments are made to vacancies in positions with the BIA and IHS as well as in any unit that has been transferred intact from the BIA to a Bureau or office within the Department of the Interior or the Department of Health and Human Services and that continues to perform the functions formerly performed as part of the BIA and IHS. You are eligible for preference if

(a)you are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe;

(b)you are a descendant of a member and you were residing within the present boundaries of any Indian reservation on June 1, 1934;

(c)you are an Alaska Native; or

(d)you possess one-half degree Indian blood derived from tribes that are indigenous to the United States. The information is submitted in order to retain a benefit, namely, preference in employment with the BIA and IHS. *Affected entities:* Qualified Indian applicants and the tribe's involvement in verifying membership information submitted by the applicant. *Estimated number of respondents:* 5,000. *Estimated time per response:* 30 minutes. *Number of annual responses:* 5,000. *Total annual burden hours:* 2,500 hours. Dated: January 22, 2008. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E8-1478 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4J-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO-310-1310-08-24-1A-PP] Extension of Approved Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB Control Number 1004-0196 AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)has submitted the proposed collection of information listed below to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ). On September 18, 2007, the BLM published a notice in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 53261) requesting comments on the collection. The comment period closed on November 19, 2007. The BLM received no comments. You may obtain copies of the proposed collection of information and related explanatory material by contacting the BLM Information Collection Clearance Officer at the telephone number listed below. DATES: OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration, please send your comments and suggestions on the requirements to the BLM at the address below on or before February 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk Officer (1004-0196), at OMB-OIRA via facsimile to

(202)395-6566 or e-mail to *oira_docket@omb.eop.gov* . Please provide a copy of your comments to the BLM Information Collection Clearance Officer (WO-630), Bureau of Land Management via Internet and include your name, address, and ATTN: 1004-0196 in your Internet message to *comments_washington@blm.gov* or via mail to: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 401LS, 1849 C Street, NW., ATTN: Bureau Information Collection Clearance Officer (WO-630), Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Barbara Gamble, Division of Fluid Minerals, on

(202)452-0338 (Commercial or FTS). Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)on 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave message or question with the above individual. For questions regarding the information collection process, you may contact Alexandra Ritchie, Bureau Information Collection Clearance Officer (WO-630) by phone on

(202)452-0388, fax

(202)653-5287, or e-mail at *Alexandra_Ritchie@blm.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 1004-0196. *Title:* Oil and Gas Leasing: National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska (43 CFR subparts 3130, 3133, 3135, 3137, and 3138). *BLM Form Numbers:* None. *Type of Request:* Extension of currently approved information collection. *Affected Public:* Private sector. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain a benefit. *Frequency of Collection:* On occasion; nonrecurring. *Estimated Total Annual Respondents:* 20 *Estimated Total Annual Responses:* 20 (1 per type of information requirement) *Estimated Time Per Response:* Varies from 1/4 hour to 80 hours, depending on which information requirement respondent is addressing. Specifically: 43 CFR 3133.4 Royalty reduction (16 hours), 43 CFR 3135.3 Suspension of operations (4 hours), 43 CFR 3135.6 Notification of operations (1/4 hour), 43 CFR 3137.23 Unit designation (80 hours), 43 CFR 3137.25 Notification of unit approval (1 hour), 43 CFR 3137.52 Certification for modification (4 hours), 43 CFR 3137.60 Acceptable bonding (1/2 hour), 43 CFR 3137.61 Change of unit operator (.75 hours), 43 CFR 3137.70 Certification of unit obligation (2 hours), 43 CFR 3137.71 Certification of continuing development (2 hours), 43 CFR 3137.84 Productivity for a PA (12 hours), 43 CFR 3137.87 Unleased tracts (3 hours), 43 CFR 3137.88 Notification of productivity (1/2 hour), 43 CFR 3137.91 Notification of productivity for non-unit well (1/2 hour), 43 CFR 3137.92 Production information (1 hours), 43 CFR 3137.111 Lease extension (3 hours), 43 CFR 3137.112 Inability to conduct operations activities (2 hours), 43 CFR 3137.130 Unit termination (1 hour), 43 CFR 3137.135 Impact mitigation (4 hours) and 43 CFR 3138.11 Storage agreement (80 hours). *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 217 and 1/2 hours. *Abstract:* The regulations at 43 CFR subparts 3130, 3133, 3135, 3137, and 3138 provide for operators or operating rights owners to apply for designation of NPRA unit agreements and, if approved by the Bureau of Land Management, to operate under a unit plan on NPRA Federal lands. The operators are required to retain and/or provide data and other relevant information to determine whether proposed unit agreements meet the requirements for unitized exploration and development of oil and gas resources of the NPRA. *Request for Comments:* We specifically request your comments on the following: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we use; 3. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information; and 4. Ways to minimize the information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 1004-0196. Dated: January 23, 2008. Alexandra Ritchie, Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-1469 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Continuation of Visitor Services AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Public Notice. DATES: *Effective Date:* January 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo A. Pendry, Concession Program Manager, National Park Service, Washington, DC 20240, Telephone, 202/513-7156. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the terms of existing concession contracts, public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service intends to request a continuation of visitor services for a period not-to-exceed 1 year from the date of contract expiration. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The contracts listed below have been extended to maximum allowable under 36 CFR 51.23. Under the provisions of current concession contracts and pending the completion of the public solicitation of a prospectus for a new concession contract, the National Park Service authorizes continuation of visitor services for a period not-to-exceed 1 year under the terms and conditions of the current contract as amended. The continuation of operations does not affect any rights with respect to selection for award of a new concession contract. Conc ID No. Concessioner name Park GPMP003-03 Belle Haven Marina, Inc George Washington Memorial Parkway. FOMC001-96 Evelyn Hill Corporation Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. INDE001-94 Concepts by Staid, Ltd Independence National Historical Park. SHEN001-85 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Services, Inc Shenandoah National Park. STLI002-88 Evelyn Hill, Inc Statute of Liberty National Monument. CHIS003-98 Truth Aquatics Channel Islands National Park. DEVA001-84 Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc Death Valley National Monument. DEVA002-81 Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc Death Valley National Monument. GOGA008-88 Demosthemes Hontalas, Thomas Hontalas & William Hontalas Golden Gate National Recreation Area. LACH003-94 Lake Chelan Recreation, Inc Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. LAME001-73 Rex G. Maughan & Ruth G. Maughan Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAME002-82 Lake Mead RV Village, LLC Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAM003-94 Seven Resorts, Inc Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAME005-97 Rex G. Maughan Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAME006-74 Las Vegas Boat Harbor, Inc Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAME007-84 Seven Resorts, Inc Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAME009-88 Seven Resorts, Inc Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAME010-71 Seven Resorts Inc Lake Mead National Recreation Area. LAVO001-2 California Guest Services, Inc Lassen Volcanic National Park. MUWO001-85 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment, Inc Muir Woods National Monument OLYM001-78 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment, Inc Olympic National Park. OLYM002-89 Log Cabin Resort, Inc Olympic National Park. OLYM005-87 Forever Resorts, LLC Olympic National Park. ROLA003-87 Ross Lake Resort, Inc Ross Lake National Recreation Area. YOSE001-98 Best's Studio, Inc Yosemite National Park. AMIS002-89 Rex Maughan Amistad National Recreation Area. AMIS003-87 Rough Canyon Marina Amistad National Recreation Area. BRCA003-84 Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc Bryce Canyon National Park. CACH001-84 White Dove Inc., dba Thunderbird Lodge Canyon de Chelly National Monument. GLAC001-89 Glacier Park Boat Company, Inc Glacier National Park. GLCA003-69 ARAMARK Glen Canyon National Park. GRCA004-88 Jerman-Mangum Enterprises, Inc Grand Canyon National Park. GRCA005-88 Verkamps, Inc Grand Canyon National Park. GRTE003-97 Rex G. and Ruth G. Maughan Grant Teton National Park. LAMR002-87 Rex Maughan Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. MEVE001-82 ARAMARK Mesa Verde National Park. PEFO001-85 Xanterra Parks & Resorts, LLC Petrified Forest National Park. ZION003-85 Xanterra Parks & Resorts LLC Zion National Park. HOSP002-94 Buckstaff Bath House Company Hot Springs National Park. OZAR001-88 Shane and Kimberly Van Steenis (Alley Spring Canoe Rental) Ozark National Scenic Railway. OZAR012-88 Akers Ferry Canoe Rental Inc Ozark National Scenic Riverway. OZAR016-89 Carr's Grocery & Canoe Rental Ozark National Scenic Riverway. OZAR018-97 Shane Van Steenis Ozark National Scenic Riverway. SLBE005-86 G. Michael Grosvenor (Manitou Island Transit) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Landmark. BLRI001-93 Southern Highland Handicraft Guild Blue Ridge Parkway. BLRI002-83 Northwest Trading Post, Inc Blue Ridge Parkway. BLRI007-82 Forever NPC Resorts, LLC Blue Ridge Parkway. CAHA001-98 Avon-Thornton Limited Partnership Cape Hatteras National Seashore. CAHA002-98 Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier, Inc Cape Hatteras National Seashore. CAHA003-84 Hatteras Island Motel Limited partnership Cape Hatteras National Seashore. CAHA004-98 Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Inc Cape Hatteras National Seashore. CALO003-98 Morris Marina, Kabin Kamps & Ferry Service, Inc Cape Lookout National Seashore. EVER001-80 Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Inc Everglades National Park. EVER002-82 Everglades National Park Boat Tours, Inc Everglades National Park. FOSU001-86 Fort Sumter Tours, Inc Fort Sumter National Monument. GRSM002-83 Leconte Lodge Limited Partnership Great Smoky Mountains National Park. MACA002-82 Forever Resorts, LLC/Forever Resorts, Inc Mammoth Cave National Park. VIIS001-71 Caneel Bay, Inc Virgin Islands National Park. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo A. Pendry, Concession Program Manager, National Park Service, Washington, DC 20240, Telephone 202/513-7456. Dated: November 26, 2007. Katherine H. Stevenson, Acting Assistant Director, Business Services. [FR Doc. 08-371 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am]

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