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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2008-0029] Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee; Meeting AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee will meet in New Orleans to discuss various issues relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River and related waterways. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The Committee will meet on Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This meeting may close early if all business is finished. Written material and requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast Guard on or before March 6, 2008. Requests to have a copy of your material distributed to each member of the committee or subcommittee should reach the Coast Guard on or before March 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 North Roadway, West End, New Orleans, LA 70124. Send written material and requests to make oral presentations to Commanding Officer, Executive Director of Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee;

USCG Sector New Orleans ATTN: Waterways Management, 1615 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70112. This notice is available in our online docket, USCG-2008-0029 at *http://www.regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Tonya Harrington, Assistant to Executive Director of Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee; at 504-565-5108. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).

Agenda of Meeting The agenda for the March 20, 2008 Committee meeting is as follows:

(1)Introduction of committee members.

(2)Opening Remarks.

(3)Approval of the December 11, 2007 minutes.

(4)Old Business.

(a)Captain of the Port status report.

(b)VTS update report.

(c)Subcommittee/Working Groups update reports.

(5)New Business.

(6)Adjournment. Procedural This meeting is open to the public. Please note that the meeting may close early if all business is finished. At the Chair's discretion, members of the public may make oral presentations during the meeting. If you would like to make an oral presentation at a meeting, please notify the Executive Director no later than March 6, 2008. Written material for distribution at a meeting should reach the Coast Guard no later than March 6, 2008. If you would like a copy of your material distributed to each member of the committee or subcommittee in advance of a meeting, please submit 25 copies to the Executive Director no later than March 6, 2008. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the Executive Director as soon as possible. Dated: January 24, 2008. J.H. Korn, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 8th Coast Guard Dist., Acting. [FR Doc. E8-2208 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [USCBP-2007-0083] Proposed Interpretation of the Expression “Sold for Exportation to the United States” for Purposes of Applying the Transaction Value Method of Valuation in a Series of Sales AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Proposed interpretation; extension of comment period. SUMMARY: This document provides an additional 30 days for interested parties to submit comments on Customs and Border Protection's proposed interpretation of the phrase “sold for exportation to the United States” for purposes of applying the transaction value method of valuation in a series of sales importation scenario. The proposed interpretation was published in the **Federal Register** on January 24, 2008, and the comment period was scheduled to expire on March 24, 2008. DATES: Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before April 23, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number USCBP-2007-0083. • *Mail:* Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Office of International Trade, Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., (Mint Annex), Washington, DC 20229. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name and document number for this proposed interpretive rule. All comments received will be posted without change to *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the “Public Participation” heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* Submitted comments may also be inspected during regular business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, Customs and Border Protection, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC. Arrangements to inspect submitted comments should be made in advance by calling Mr. Joseph Clark at

(202)572-8768. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorrie Rodbart, Valuation and Special Programs Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade,

(202)572-8740. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, or arguments on all aspects of the proposed interpretation. If appropriate to a specific comment, the commenter should reference the specific portion of the proposed interpretation, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include data, information, or authority that support such recommended change. Background Notice of Proposed Interpretation On January 24, 2008, a notice was published in the **Federal Register** (73 FR 4254) informing interested parties that Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)proposed a new interpretation of the phrase “sold for exportation to the United States” for purposes of applying the transaction value method of valuation in a series of sales importation scenario. Under this proposal, in a transaction involving a series of sales, the price actually paid or payable for the imported goods when sold for exportation to the United States is the price paid in the last sale occurring prior to the introduction of the goods into the United States, instead of the first (or earlier) sale. As a result, transaction value will normally be determined on the basis of the price paid by the buyer in the United States. This proposed interpretation reflects the conclusions of the Technical Committee on Customs Valuation as set forth in Commentary 22.1, entitled “ *Meaning of the Expression ‘Sold for Export to the Country of Importation’ in a Series of Sales* .” The notice of proposed interpretation invited public comment on the proposal, and requested that comments be received on or before March 24, 2008. Extension of Comment Period In response to the proposed interpretation, CBP has received correspondence requesting an extension of the comment period. A decision has been made to grant an extension of 30 days. Comments are now due on or before April 23, 2008. Dated: February 1, 2008. Myles B. Harmon, Acting Executive Director, Regulations & Rulings, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. E8-2198 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5184-N-01] Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 206A of the National Housing Act, HUD has adjusted the basic statutory mortgage limits for multifamily housing programs for calendar year 2008. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph A. Sealey, Director, Technical Support Division, Office of Multifamily Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone

(202)402-2559 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at

(800)877-8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-326, approved December 4, 2002) amended the National Housing Act by adding a new section 206A (12 U.S.C. 1712a). Under section 206A, the following are affected:

(1)Section 207(c)(3)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1713(c)(3)(A));

(2)Section 213(b)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1715e(b)(2)(A));

(3)Section 220(d)(3)(B)(iii)(I) (12 U.S.C. 1715k(d)(3)(B)(iii)(I));

(4)Section 221(d)(3)(ii)(I) (12 U.S.C. 1715l(d)(3)(ii)(I));

(5)Section 221(d)(4)(ii)(I) (12 U.S.C. 1715l(d)(4)(ii)(I));

(6)Section 231(c)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1715v(c)(2)(A)); and

(7)Section 234(e)(3)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1715y(e)(3)(A)). The dollar amounts in these sections, which are collectively referred to as the “Dollar Amounts,” shall be adjusted annually (commencing in 2004) on the effective date of the Federal Reserve Board's adjustment of the $400 figure in the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA) (Pub. L. 103-325, approved September 23, 1994). The adjustment of the Dollar Amounts shall be calculated using the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as applied by the Federal Reserve Board for purposes of the above-described HOEPA adjustment. HUD has been notified of the percentage change in the CPI-U used for the HOEPA adjustment and the effective date of the HOEPA adjustment. The percentage change in the CPI-U is 2.56 percent and the effective date of the HOEPA adjustment is January 1, 2008. The Dollar Amounts have been adjusted correspondingly and have an effective date of January 1, 2008. The adjusted Dollar Amounts for calendar year 2008 are shown below: Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Calendar Year 2008 Multifamily Loan Program • Section 207—Multifamily Housing • Section 207 Pursuant to Section 223(f)—Purchase or Refinance Housing • Section 220—Housing in Urban Renewal Areas Bedrooms Non-Elevator Elevator 0 $43,704 50,429 1 48,411 56,480 2 57,824 69,256 3 71,273 86,739 4+ 80,688 98,075 • Section 213—Cooperatives Bedrooms Non-Elevator Elevator 0 $47,362 50,429 1 54,608 57,135 2 65,859 69,475 3 84,299 89,878 4+ 93,914 98,659 • Section 221(d)(3)—Moderate Income Housing • Section 234—Condominium Housing Bedrooms Non-Elevator Elevator 0 $48,328 50,859 1 55,722 58,300 2 67,202 70,893 3 86,020 91,712 4+ 95,830 100,672 • Section 221(d)(4)—Moderate Income Housing Bedrooms Non-Elevator Elevator 0 $43,493 46,981 1 49,370 53,858 2 59,675 65,490 3 74,903 84,722 4+ 84,878 93,000 • Section 231—Housing for the Elderly Bedrooms Non-Elevator Elevator 0 $41,352 46,981 1 46,227 53,858 2 55,202 65,490 3 66,431 84,722 4+ 78,100 93,000 • Section 207—Manufactured Home Parks Per Space—$20,065 Dated: January 30, 2008. Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. E8-2215 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Temporary Road Closure of BLM-Administered Road; Rio Blanco County, CO AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Temporary Road Closure of BLM-Administered Road; Rio Blanco County, Colorado. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a certain access road in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, is closed to all entry or use by all members of the public. The closure is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. The public road affected by this closure is specifically identified as follows: Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado T. 95 W., R. 3 S. Section 18 NW 1/4 , BLM Road 1005, Piceance Creek Crossing at Sprague Gulch. The following persons, operating within the scope of their official duties, are exempt from the provisions of this closure order: Dan and Cheryl Johnson/ Piceance Creek Ranch, Bureau of Land Management employees, state, local, and Federal law enforcement and fire protection personnel. Access by additional parties may be allowed, but must be approved in advance in writing by the Authorized Officer. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this closure order may be subject to the penalties provided in 43 CFR 8360.0-7, which include a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, as well as the penalties provided under Colorado State law. The road closed to public use under this order will be posted with signs at points of public access. The purpose of this closure is to protect persons and public resources from a low water stream crossing made unsafe by unstable streambed and banks, and an excessive buildup of ice. DATES: This closure is effective as of 12 noon, January 22, 2008 and will remain in effect until June 1, unless otherwise directed by the authorizing officer. ADDRESSES: Copies of the closure order and maps showing the location of the road are available from the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kent Walter, Field Manager, White River Field Office, at

(970)878-3800. Dated: January 28, 2008. Kent Walter, Field Manager, White River Field Office. [FR Doc. E8-2255 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JP-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board Meeting *Time and Date:* 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. *Place:* National Institute of Corrections, 500 First Street, NW., 7th floor, Washington, DC 20534, Phone

(202)307-3106. *Status:* Open. *Matters to be Considered:* Presentation of Needs Assessment; Report on Norval Morris Project; Agency Reports; Quarterly Report by Office of Justice Programs; U.S. Parole Commission; American Corrections Association; Federal Judicial Center. *Contact Person for More Information:* Thomas Beauclair, Deputy Director, 202-307-3106, ext. 44254. Morris L. Thigpen, Director. [FR Doc. 08-534 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am]

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