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BILLING CODE 6335-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology [Docket No.: 080122071-8073-01] Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Establishment of a Laboratory Accreditation Program for Laboratories Performing Interoperability, Performance, and Conformance Biometrics Testing Under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST)publishes this notice requesting comments on the proposed establishment of an accreditation program for laboratories that perform biometric testing including interoperability, performance, and conformance using internationally recognized standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), NIST, and by the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITES). Additional standards may be identified throughout the development of the accreditation program technical requirements. DATES: Comments must be received by March 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2140, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2140 or by sending e-mail to: *nvlap@nist.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brad Moore, Program Manager, NIST/NVLAP, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2140, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2140, Phone:

(301)975-5740 or e-mail: *brad.moore@nist.gov.* Information regarding National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and the accreditation process can be obtained from *http://www.nist.gov/nvlap.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The United States Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)requested that NIST establish a laboratory accreditation program for laboratories performing interoperability, performance and conformance biometrics testing on Personal Identification Verification equipment used in Homeland Security Applications. Biometric technologies such as facial, fingerprint, retinal, and voice recognitions are used to verify the identity of individuals attempting to gain access to secure areas. The purpose of the proposed Biometrics Laboratory Accreditation Program is to evaluate testing laboratories' technical competencies against known standards and testing criteria that will ultimately be used to provide confidence in the performance of biometric sub-systems. Upon the request from DHS, NVLAP requests comments on the proposed establishment of an accreditation program for laboratories performing interoperability, performance, and conformance biometrics testing. This notice is issued in accordance with NVLAP procedures and general requirements, found in title 15 part 258 of the Code of Federal Regulations. NIST will also consult with interested parties through public workshops that will be announced at a later date. Technical Requirements for the Accreditation Process NVLAP accreditation criteria are established in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR, Title 15, Part 285). NVLAP accreditation is in full conformance with the standards of the International Organization for Standards

(ISO)and the International Electrotechnical Commission Standardization (IEC), including ISO/IEC 17025. Accreditation will be granted to a laboratory following successful completion of a process, which will include submission of an application and payment of fees by the laboratory, an on-site assessment by technical experts, resolution of any nonconformities identified during the on-site assessment, and participation in proficiency testing. The accreditation will be formalized though insurance of a Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. NVLAP provides an unbiased, third-party evaluation and recognition of competence. NVLAP accreditation signifies that a laboratory has demonstrated that it operates in accordance with NVLAP management and technical requirements pertaining to quality systems, personnel, accommodation and environment, test and calibration methods, equipment, measurement traceability, sampling, handling of test and calibration items, and test and calibration reports. NVLAP accreditation does not imply any guarantee (certification) of laboratory performance or test/calibration data. NVLAP accreditation is a finding of laboratory competence. Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance: This action contains a collection of information requirements subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995. Collection activities for NVLAP are currently approved by OMB under control number 0693-0003. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. E.O. 12866: This action has been determined to be not significant under Executive Order 12866. Dated: February 22, 2008. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8-3938 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing AGENCY: DoD. ACTION: Meeting Notice. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place: 1. *Name of Committee:* Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing. 2. *Date:* Wednesday, March 19, 2008 and Thursday, March 20, 2008. 3. *Time:* From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30 to Noon on Thursday. 4. *Location:* The meeting will be held at Le Pavillon Hotel, 833 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. 5. *Purpose of the Meeting:* The purpose of the meeting is to review planned changes and progress in developing computerized and paper-and-pencil enlistment tests. 6. *Agenda:* The agenda includes an overview of current enlistment test development timelines and planned research for the next three years. In addition, the recently completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation results for new test forms will be presented to the Committee for their review and implementation recommendations. 7. *Public's Accessibility to the Meeting:* Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. 8. *Committee's Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact:* Dr. Jane M. Arabian, Assistant Director, Accession Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Room 2B271, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000, telephone

(703)697-9271. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Persons desiring to make oral presentations or submit written statements for consideration at the Committee meeting must contact Dr. Jane M. Arabian at the address or telephone number above no later than March 16, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jane Arabian, 703-697-9271. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-3907 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Understanding Adversaries will meet in closed session on March 17-18, 2008 at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. These meetings are to identify and assess current relevant science and technology investment plans, to include research, analysis, tools and techniques. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that these Defense Science Board Task Force meetings concern matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, the meetings will be closed to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Clifton Phillips, USN, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at *clifton.phillips@osd.mil* , or via phone at

(703)571-0083. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-3894 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Deterrence Skills will meet in closed session on March 26-27, 2008 at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At these meetings, the Defense Science Board Task Force will: assess all aspects of nuclear deterrent skills as well as the progress Department of Energy

(DoE)has made since the publication of the Chiles Commission report. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that these Defense Science Board Task Force meetings concern matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, the meetings will be closed to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Clifton Phillips, USN, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at *clifton.phillips@osd.mil* , or via phone at

(703)571-0083. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-3895 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Integrating Commercial Systems into the DoD: Effectively and Efficiently will meet in closed session on July 28-29, 2008; at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force will review the administration of technical authority within DoD and develop recommendations on how to effectively and efficiently integrate commercial components and systems within the DoD. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the **Federal Register** when the findings and recommendations of the July 28-29, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed below, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTRACT: Major Charles Lominac, USAF, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at *charles.lominac@osd.mil* , or via phone at

(703)571-0081. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-3896 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0131] Frozen Concentrate for Lemonade Deviating From Identity Standard; Temporary Permit for Market Testing AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing that a temporary permit has been issued to Florida's Natural Growers, to market test a product designated as “Frozen Concentrate for Lemonade 3+1 Ratio” that deviates from the U.S. standard of identity for frozen concentrate for lemonade. The purpose of the temporary permit is to allow the applicant to measure customer acceptance of the product, identify mass production problems, and assess commercial feasibility. DATES: This permit is effective for 15 months, beginning on the date the permit holder introduces or causes the introduction of the test product into interstate commerce, but not later than May 29, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Loretta A. Carey, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-820), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-2371. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 21 CFR 130.17 concerning temporary permits to facilitate market testing of foods deviating from the requirements of the standards of identity issued under section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 341), FDA is giving notice that a temporary permit has been issued to Florida's Natural Growers, a division of Citrus World, Inc., 20205 U.S. Highway 27N, Lake Wales, Florida 33853. This permit covers limited interstate marketing tests of products identified as “Frozen Concentrate for Lemonade 3+1 Ratio” that deviate from the U.S. standard of identity for frozen concentrate for lemonade (21 CFR 146.120) in that the frozen concentrate for lemonade is a 3 + 1 fold dilution with a 56° Brix (measure of concentration of sugars in juice) rather than the 48° Brix as required in the standard. When diluted according to directions that appear on the label, the test product contains not less than 0.70 grams of acid per 100 milliliters and not less than 10.5 percent by weight of soluble solids. The test product meets all the requirements of the standard with the exception of the 3 + 1 fold dilution. The purpose of this temporary permit is to test the product throughout the United States, in order to allow the applicant to measure customer acceptance of the product, identify mass production problems, and assess commercial feasibility. This permit provides for the temporary marketing of a total of 20,000 cases per year of 12 x 32 ounce cartons (240,000 cartons). The total fluid quantity covered by this application is 227,100 liters (60,000 gallons). The test product will be manufactured at Florida's Natural Growers, a division of Citrus World, Inc., located at 20205 U.S. Highway 27N, Lake Wales, Florida 33853. Florida's Natural Growers will distribute the test product throughout the United States. The information panel of the labels must bear nutrition labeling in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. Each of the ingredients used in food must be declared on the label as required by the applicable sections of 21 CFR part 101. This permit is effective for 15 months, beginning on the date the permit holder introduces or causes the introduction of the product into interstate commerce, but not later than (see DATES ). Dated: February 25, 2008. Barbara Schneeman, Director, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. [FR Doc. E8-3912 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DOD-2008-OS-0013] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: DoD; Defense Information Systems Agency. ACTION: Notice to Amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: Defense Information Systems Agency proposes to amend a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on March 31, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Defense Information Systems Agency, 5600 Columbia Pike, Room 933-I, Falls Church, VA 22041-2705. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeanette M. Weathers-Jenkins at

(703)681-2103. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Information Systems Agency systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record system being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendment is not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. K890.01 SYSTEM NAME: Freedom of Information Act File

(FOIA)(August 23, 1995, 60 FR 43778). CHANGES: SYSTEM LOCATION: Delete entry and replace with “General Counsel

(RGC)Headquarters, Defense Information Systems Agency, P.O. Box 4502, Arlington, VA 22204-2199. *Decentralized* —DISA Field Activities World-wide. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DISA's compilation of systems of records notices. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with “Consists of

(1)Policy File that contains DOD Directive 5400.7-R, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program; DISA Instruction 630-225-8-DISA, Freedom of Information Act Program.

(2)Log File, which consists of a record of all written requests, names, addresses and phone numbers of requestors who request information under the FOIA which has been processed within DISA since January 1, 1996.

(3)Correspondence received in DISA relating to FOIA, including replies thereto.” AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with “5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act and DOD Directive 5400.7-R, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program. PURPOSE(S): Delete entry and replace with “For making available to the public the maximum amount of information concerning the operations and activities of DISA. *DISA Management* —to receive, process, and respond to requests for information under FOIA. *General Counsel, DISA* —to review and deny requests for information under provisions of FOIA and to forward applicable correspondence to the Director, DISA when the denial may be contested or appealed. DOD and Department of Justice—for review and in event of judicial action.” RETRIEVABILITY: Delete entry and replace with “Retrieved by the control number and the name of the individual who requested the information.” SAFEGUARDS: Delete entry and replace with “Records are stored in a locked safe. Records pertaining to policy are permanent. Correspondence maintained for two years, then destroyed. Records are maintained in areas accessible only to authorized personnel.” RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Delete entry and replace with “All records are retained by Office of General Counsel, Headquarters, DISA, for two years. Logs are kept until reference need expires.” SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Delete entry and replace with “FOIA Officer, Headquarters, Defense Information Systems Agency, Code GC, P.O. Box 4502, Arlington, VA 22204-2199.” NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Defense Information Systems Agency ATTN: FOIA Officer Code GC, P.O. Box 4502, Arlington, VA 22204-2199. Requests should contain individual's name, current address, and phone number.” RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address inquiries to the FOIA Officer, Defense Information Systems Agency Code GC, P.O. Box 4502, Arlington, VA 22204-2199. Requests should contain individual's name, current address, and phone number.” CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Delete DISA Instruction 630-225-8 and replace with “DISA Instruction 210-225.” [FR Doc. E8-3914 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of Invention Described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Concerning Identification of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin-B

(SEB)Sequences Involved in Cell Proliferation and Cell Death AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.4, 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/853,906 entitled “Identification of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin-B

(SEB)Sequences Involved in Cell Proliferation and Cell Death,” filed October 24, 2006. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US2007/022473). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, *ATTN:* Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney,

(301)619-7808. For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment,

(301)619-6664, both at telefax

(301)619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The present invention relates to bacterial peptides, specifically Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B

(SEB)peptides that have therapeutic use. The invention further relates to the use of SEB peptides in the diagnosis and therapy of diseases associated with cell proliferation. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3916 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Army Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for 408 Permission and 404 Permit to Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority for the Feather River Levee Repair Project, California, Segment 2 AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: The action being taken is the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for the issuance of both the 408 permission to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board and 404 Permit to Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority (TRLIA) for their work on the Feather River Levee Repair Project (FRLRP). Under 33 U.S.C. 408, the Chief of Engineers grants permission to alter an existing flood control structure if it is not injurious to the public interest and does not impair the usefulness of such work. Under section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the District Engineer permits the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States if the discharge meets the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines and is not contrary to the public interest. The FRLRP is located in Yuba County, CA. TRLIA is requesting this permission and permit in order to complete construction along the east levee of the Feather River. DATES: A public scoping meeting will be held March 10, 2008, 6:30 to 8:30 at the Yuba County Government Center, 915 8th Street, Marysville, CA. Send written comments by April 9, 2008 to the address below. ADDRESSES: Send written comments and suggestions concerning this study to Mr. John Suazo, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Attn: Planning Division (CESPK-PD-R), 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Requests to be placed on the mailing list should also be sent to this address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action and EIS should be addressed to John Suazo at

(916)557-6719, e-mail: *john.suazo@usace.army.mil* or by mail to (see ADDRESSES ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. *Proposed Action.* The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing an EIS to analyze the impacts of the work proposed by TRLIA from the implementation of the FRLRP, Segment 2. The FRLRP, Segment 2 is being constructed by TRLIA to improve flood protection to portions of Yuba County and Reclamation District

(RD)784. 2. *Alternatives.* The EIS will address an array of flood control improvement alternatives along Segment 2. Alternatives analyzed during the investigation will include a combination of one or more flood protection measures. These measures include seepage berms, stability berms, setback levees, seepage cutoff walls, and relocation of a pump station. 3. *Scoping Process.* a. The Corps has initiated a process to involve concerned individuals, and local, State, and Federal agencies. A public scoping meeting will be held on March 10, 2008 to present information to the public and to receive comments from the public. b. Significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the EIS include effects on hydraulic, wetlands and other waters of the U.S., vegetation and wildlife resources, special-status species, cultural resources, land use, fisheries, water quality, air quality, transportation, and socioeconomics; and cumulative effects of related projects in the study area. c. The Corps is consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, and the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to comply with the Endangered Species Act. Coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service has been completed; coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is still ongoing. d. A 45-day public review period will be provided for individuals and agencies to review and comment on the draft EIS. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice and provide a current address if they wish to be notified of the draft EIS circulation. 4. *Availability.* The draft EIS is scheduled to be available for public review and comment in early 2008. Dated: February 22, 2008. Thomas C. Chapman, COL, EN, Commanding. [FR Doc. E8-3919 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-EZ-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Army Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report, Sacramento, CA AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; DOD. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: The action being taken is the preparation of an environmental impact statement

(EIS)for the American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report (GRR). The Common Features Project GRR will re-evaluate the currently authorized plan as well as develop and evaluate other viable alternatives, including a locally-preferred plan, with the goal of identifying a comprehensive plan that will lower the risk of flooding in and around the City of Sacramento. The Common Features Project GRR is located in Sacramento, Sutter and Yolo Counties, CA. DATES: A series of public scoping meetings will be held as follows: 1. March 5, 2008, 5 to 7 p.m. at The Elk's Lodge. 2. March 6, 2008, 5 to 7 p.m. at Arden Park Community Center, Room A. 3. March 10, 2008, 3 to 6 p.m. at The Library Galleria East Meeting Room. 4. March 13, 2008, 5 to 7 p.m. at The Sierra Health Foundation. Send written comments by April 11, 2008 to the address below. ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions concerning this study may be submitted to Ms. Elizabeth Holland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Attn: Planning Division (CESPK-PD-R), 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Requests to be placed on the mailing list should also be sent to this address. The location of the public meetings is as follows; The Elks Lodge, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA; Arden Park Community Center, 1000 La Sierra Drive, Sacramento, CA; Library Galleria, 828 “I” Street, Sacramento, CA; and Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action and EIS should be addressed to Liz Holland at

(916)557-6763, e-mail *Elizabeth.g.holland@usace.army.mil* or by mail to (see ADDRESSES ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. *Proposed Action* . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing an EIS to analyze the impacts of a range of alternatives that would lessen the risk of flooding in and around the City of Sacramento. 2. *Alternatives.* The EIS will address an array of flood control improvement alternatives that are intended to reduce flood risk within the project area. Alternatives analyzed during the investigation will include a combination of one or more flood protection measures. These measures include levee improvements (e.g., seepage berms, adjacent setback levees, seepage wells, seepage cutoff walls), revisions to system hydraulics through setbacks, levee raises, and/or more diversion of flow into the bypass system, and possible use of upstream lands for detention. 3. *Scoping Process.* a. A series of public scoping meeting will be held in early March, 2008 to present information to the public and to receive comments from the public. These meetings are intended to initiate the process to involve concerned individuals, and local, State, and Federal agencies. b. Significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the EIS include effects on hydraulics, wetlands and other waters of the U.S., vegetation and wildlife resources, special-status species, esthetics, cultural resources, recreation, land use, fisheries, water quality, air quality, transportation, and socioeconomics; and cumulative effects of related projects in the study area. c. The Corps is consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service to comply with the Endangered Species Act. The Corps is also coordinating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to comply with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. d. A 45-day public review period will be provided for individuals and agencies to review and comment on the draft EIS. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice and provide a current address if they wish to be notified of the draft EIS circulation. 4. *Availability.* The draft EIS is scheduled to be available for public review and comment in spring 2010. Dated: February 15, 2008. Thomas C. Chapman, COL, EN, Commanding. [FR Doc. E8-3922 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-EZ-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Meeting of the Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) will meet to discuss National Ocean Research Leadership Council (NORLC) and Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI) activities. All sessions of the meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership located at 1201 New York Ave, Suite 420, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Charles L. Vincent, Office of Naval Research, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 1425, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, telephone: 703-696-4118. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The meeting will include discussions on ocean research to applications, ocean observing, professional certification programs, and other current issues in the ocean science and resource management communities. In order to maintain the meeting time schedule, members of the public will be limited in their time to speak to the Panel. Members of the public should submit written comments at least one week prior to the meeting to Dr. Charles L. Vincent, Office of Naval Research, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 1425, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, telephone: 703-696-4118. Dated: February 22, 2008. T.M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3893 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2008-0008] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on March 31, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(202)685-6545. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Navy systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record system being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. N01000-3 SYSTEM NAME: Navy Individual Service Review Board

(ISRB)Proceedings Application File (March 18, 1997, 62 FR 12806). CHANGES: SYSTEM NAME: Delete entry and replace with “DoD Civilian/Military Service Review Board.” SYSTEM LOCATION: Delete entry and replace with “Navy Personnel Command (PERS-312), 5720 Interity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120).” CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with “DD Form 2168—Application of Member or Survivor of Member of Group certified to have performed active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States; supporting documentation; copies of correspondence between the individual; and, other correspondence concerning the case. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with “Pub. L. 95-202; DoD Directive 1000.20, “Determinations of Active Military Service and Discharge Civilian or Contractual Personnel; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).” PURPOSE(S): Add at end of entry “under Public Law 95-202 for the purpose of benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.” STORAGE: Delete entry and replace with “Paper files and electronic media.” SAFEGUARD: Delete entry and replace with “The files are kept within the Navy Personnel Command

(NPC)offices. Access during business hours is controlled by NPC personnel. Records not in use are maintained in a room which is locked during non-duty hours. NPC is secured at the close of business and the building in which NPC is located has limited access controlled by security system.” RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Delete entry and replace with “Approved applications received at Navy Personnel Command since 1997 necessitate creation of a service record which is part of the Navy Electronic Military Personnel Records System (EMPRS). Approved applications that resulted in the creation of a Navy service records prior to 1997 is maintained by the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. Disapproved applications and associated correspondence are retained at NPC for two years and then destroyed.” NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-212), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120. Request should contain name and SSN and be signed.” RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-212), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120. Request should contain name and SSN and be signed.” N01000-3 SYSTEM NAME: DoD Civilian/Military Service Review Board. SYSTEM LOCATION: Navy Personnel Command (PERS-312), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120). CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: *DD Form 2168* —Application of Member or Survivor of Member of Group certified to have performed active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States; supporting documentation; copies of correspondence between the individual; and other correspondence concerning the case. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Application for discharge, supporting documentation, copies of correspondence between the individual and the Navy ISRB and other correspondence concerning the case. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Pub. L. 95-202; DoD Directive 1000.20, “Determinations of Active Military Service and Discharge Civilian or Contractual Personnel; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).” PURPOSE(S): To consider the individual's application for military status and discharge under Public Law 95-202 for the purpose of benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Paper files and electronic media. RETRIEVABILITY: Name and Social Security Number (SSN). SAFEGUARDS: Delete entry and replace with “The files are kept within the Navy Personnel Command

(NPC)offices. Access during business hours is controlled by NPC personnel. Records not in use are maintained in a room which is locked during non-duty hours. NPC is secured at the close of business and the building in which NPC is located has limited access controlled by security system. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Approved applications received at Navy Personnel Command since 1997 necessitate creation of a service record which is part of the Navy Electronic Military Personnel Records System (EMPRS). Approved applications that resulted in the creation of a Navy service records prior to 1997 is maintained by the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. Disapproved applications and associated correspondence are retained at NPC for two years and then destroyed. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-212), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-212), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120. Request should contain name and SSN and be signed. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-212), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120. Request should contain name and SSN and be signed. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information contained in the files is obtained from the individual or those acting on the individual's behalf, from other military records and from the Department of Defense Civilian/Military Service Review Board. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E8-3909 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2008-0010] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on March 31, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: February 25, 2008. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. NM05100-4 SYSTEM NAME: Driver Record Monitoring System

(DRMS)(February 13, 2008, 73 FR 8298). CHANGES: SYSTEM IDENTIFIER: Delete “NM05100-4” and replace with “NM05100-6”. NM05100-6 SYSTEM NAME: Driver Record Monitoring System (DRMS). SYSTEM LOCATION: *Primary Location:* SAMBA Holdings, 1730 Montano Road NW., Albuquerque, NM 87101-3200. *Secondary Locations:* Navy and Marine Corps activities. Official mailing addresses as published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at: *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Navy and Marine Corps active duty and reserve personnel with a driver's license issued by a U.S. state or territory. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Name, date of birth, driver's license number, state of license, pay grade, sex, and state driving records/histories. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps; and 18 U.S.C. 2721, Drivers Privacy Protection Act. PURPOSE(S): To identify Navy and Marine Corps members (officers and enlisted) whose driving habits may indicate they pose a threat to health/safety and identify required training, counseling, mentoring, etc., that would result in preventing future accidents. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To provide state department of motor vehicles offices with the full names, state of driver license, driving license numbers, sex, and dates of birth of Navy and Marine Corps personnel for purpose of identifying and collecting driving records/histories for use by Navy and Marine Corps personnel. The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of system of record notices also apply to this system. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Paper and automated records. RETRIEVABILITY: Name and driver's license number. SAFEGUARDS: Computer facilities and terminals are located in areas accessible only by authorized personnel who are properly screened, cleared, and trained to work with automated systems of records. Computer terminals are protected by passwords, unique user IDs, and applicable layers of security access within the applications. Electronic and paper computer printouts and reports are made available only to authorized personnel having an official need-to-know. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Records are destroyed two years after individual completes program. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: *Marine Corps:* Commandant of the Marine Corps, Safety Division, Ground Branch, 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20380-1775. *Navy:* Commander, Naval Surface Forces (N41IH), 2841 Rendova Road, San Diego, CA 92155-5490. *Record Holders:* Organizational elements of the Department of the Navy. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to their commanding officer. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . Written requests should contain the member's full name and signature of the requester. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to their commanding officer. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . Written requests should contain the member's full name and signature of the requester. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The Navy's rules for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the System of Records Manager. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Individual; driving records; and activity records. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E8-3915 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-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 April 29, 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

(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. 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: February 26, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Annual Progress Report for the Title III Alternative Financing Program Under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. *Frequency:* On Occasion; Annually. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 33. *Burden Hours:* 974. *Abstract:* Title III of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 as in effect prior to the amendments of 2004 (Pub. L. 105-394) (AT Act of 1998) authorized grants to public agencies to support the establishment and maintenance of alternative financing programs

(AFPs)that feature one or more alternative financing mechanisms to enable individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives to purchase assistive technology (AT). Section 307 of Title III requires that the Rehabilitation Services Administration

(RSA)submit to Congress an annual report on the activities conducted under that title. In order to meet this requirement, states must provide annual progress reports to RSA. This annual report is a web-based data collection system developed based upon the instrument submitted for review herein. 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 3627. 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., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-401-0920. 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. E8-3953 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Cancellation of Environmental Impact Statement for Implementation of the Low-Emission Boiler System

(LEBS)Proof-of-Concept System, Elkhart, IL AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Cancellation of Environmental Impact Statement Process. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy

(DOE)is cancelling the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)under the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)for a proposal by Babcock Borsig Power to design, construct, and operate an advanced pulverized coal-fired power facility using a low emission boiler system

(LEBS)at Elkhart, Illinois. The proposed project would have been developed and operated by Cornbelt Energy and would have been built on land adjacent to an existing underground coal mine owned and operated by Turris Coal Company on a site in central Illinois. DOE's proposed action was to provide cost-shared funding of approximately $33.5 million (about 23.5% of the total expected project cost of approximately $142.5 million). DOE announced its intent to prepare an EIS in the **Federal Register** on December 19, 1996 (61 FR 67003). DOE issued a Draft EIS

(DEIS)for public comment on March 5, 2004 (69 FR 10442). Subsequently, the industrial participant communicated to DOE that it was unable to secure the funds needed to complete the proposed project. Accordingly, DOE has determined to not pursue the proposed action, and is terminating the NEPA review process for the proposed project. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Ganz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, P.O. Box 880, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880 by telephone

(304)285-5443, or electronic mail to *John.Ganz@netl.doe.gov* . Issued in Pittsburgh, PA this 19th day of February, 2008. Ralph A. Carabetta, Deputy Director, National Energy Technology Laboratory. [FR Doc. E8-3923 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Northern New Mexico AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Wednesday, March 26, 2008. 2 p.m-8 p.m. ADDRESSES: Jemez Complex, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Menice Santistevan, Northern New Mexico Citizens' Advisory Board (NNMCAB), 1660 Old Pecos Trail, Suite B, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone

(505)995-0393; Fax

(505)989-1752 or E-mail: *msantistevan@doeal.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Board:* The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda 2 p.m. Call to Order by Deputy Designated Federal Officer (DDFO), Christina Houston. Establishment of a Quorum. Welcome, Ed Moreno. Approval of Agenda, Fran Berting. Approval of Minutes of January 30, 2008, Board Meeting, Fran Berting. 2:05 p.m. Old Business, Ed Moreno. A. Questions/Answers on Written Reports from Board Chair, DDFO and Executive Director. B. Other Matters. 2:15 p.m. New Business, Ed Moreno. A. Board Effectiveness, Larry Rapagnani. • Stakeholder and DOE Responsiveness Surveys. B. First Reading—Proposed Amendments to NNMCAB Bylaws, Menice Santistevan. 2:45 p.m. Committee Business/Reports. A. Environmental Monitoring, Surveillance and Remediation Committee, Pam Henline. • Introduction of Draft Recommendation(s). B. Waste Management Committee, Ralph Phelps. • Report on April 16th NNMCAB Sponsored Forum. 3:30 p.m. Break. 3:45 p.m. Reports from Liaison Members. New Mexico Environment Department, James Bearzi. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Rich Mayer. Los Alamos National Security, LLC, Sue Stiger. DOE, EM Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, George Rael. 5 p.m. Public Comment, Ed Moreno. 5:15 p.m. Dinner Break. 6 p.m. Presentation—How Does Los Alamos National Laboratory Conduct Risk Assessment?, Rick Miranda. 6:45 p.m. Questions/Answers on Presentation, Ed Moreno. 7:15 p.m. Round Robin, Ed Moreno and Board Members. 7:45 p.m. Recap of Meeting: Issuance of Press Releases, Editorials, etc., Ed Moreno. 8 p.m. Adjourn, Christina Houston. This agenda is subject to change at least one day in advance of the meeting. *Public Participation:* The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Menice Santistevan at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. *Minutes:* Minutes will be available by writing or calling Menice Santistevan at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes and other Board documents are on the Internet at: *http://www.nnmcab.org/minutes/board-minutes.htm.* Issued at Washington, DC on February 25, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3902 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Thursday, March 20, 2008. 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: Barkley Centre, 111 Memorial Drive, Paducah, Kentucky 42001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reinhard Knerr, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS-103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001,

(270)441-6825. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Board:* The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management and related activities. Tentative Agenda 6 p.m. Call to Order, Introductions, Review of Agenda. 6:10 p.m. Deputy Designated Federal Officer's Comments. 6:30 p.m. Federal Coordinator's Comments. 6:35 p.m. Liaisons' Comments. 6:45 p.m. Presentation. 7 p.m. Public Comments. 7:15 p.m. Administrative Issues • Motions. • Review of Work Plan. • Review Next Agenda. 8 p.m. Final Comments. 8:15 p.m. Adjourn. Breaks taken as Appropriate. *Public Participation:* The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Reinhard Knerr at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. *Minutes:* Minutes will be available by writing or calling Reinhard Knerr at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: *http://www.pgdpcab.org/minutes.htm.* Issued at Washington, DC, on February 25, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3926 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

(NEAC)Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Tuesday, March 18, 2008, and will tentatively meet from 8 a.m. until 5:15 p.m.. and Wednesday, March 19, 2008, and will tentatively meet from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Marriott Crystal City, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. John Boger, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874; telephone

(301)903-4495; e-mail *john.boger@hq.doe.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy

(DOE)to provide independent, expert advice on complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the planning, managing, and implementation of DOE's civilian nuclear energy research programs. The committee is composed of 12 individuals of diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy. *Purpose of the Meeting:* To inform the committee of recent developments and current status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and receive advice and comments in return from the committee. *Tentative Agenda:* The two-day meeting is expected to include presentations that cover such topics as the current status of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), Next Generation of Nuclear Power, Nuclear Power 2010, and Idaho National Laboratory. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC Web site: *http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacOverview.html.* *Public Participation:* Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on the second day of the meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Approximately one-half hour will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written statement to Dr. John Boger, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, or e-mail *john.boger@hq.doe.gov.* *Minutes:* The minutes of meeting will be available on the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy Web site at: *http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacOverview.html.* Issued in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3927 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Amended Record of Decision for the Remediation of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings, Grand and San Juan Counties, UT AGENCY: Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Amended Record of Decision. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy

(DOE)is amending its decision regarding the transportation method that DOE will use to relocate uranium mill tailings and other contaminated materials (residual radioactive material) at the Moab milling site and vicinity properties in Utah. In its *Record of Decision for the Remediation of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings, Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah* (70 FR 55358; September 21, 2005), DOE had decided to relocate the residual radioactive material using predominately rail, with truck transport for some oversized materials. Under this amended Record of Decision (ROD), DOE will use either truck and/or rail for all materials. This ROD amendment is essential to give DOE flexibility needed to expedite completion of the Moab, Utah, Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project. Expediting completion is in accordance with Congressional direction (Section 3402 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181)). This ROD amendment meets the strong stakeholder desire to relocate the residual radioactive material as soon as practicable by accelerating the date of the first shipment because truck shipments could start sooner since the logistics of initiating the rail alternative would require time to safely implement (i.e. building the hillside loadout infrastructure). In addition long-term risks would be reduced through earlier completion, and reducing total project costs would be reduced through greater flexibility and competition between rail and truck transporters. DOE analyzed several transportation methods in its *Remediation of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings, Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah, Final Environmental Impact Statement* (DOE/EIS-0355)(Final EIS), issued in August 2005. An all truck option was among the reasonable alternative methods analyzed in the Final EIS for transporting the residual radioactive material. This ROD amendment allows an increase in the quantity to be shipped by truck. All other aspects of DOE's original decision remain unchanged, including that DOE will relocate the residual radioactive material at the Moab site and vicinity properties to a new disposal site 30 miles north at Crescent Junction, Utah, and will conduct active remediation of contaminated groundwater at the Moab site. This ROD amendment has been prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (Title 40 *Code of Federal Regulations* [CFR] parts 1500-1508) for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)and DOE's NEPA Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021). Based on information previously provided in the Final EIS, DOE has determined that no further review under NEPA is required. ADDRESSES: Copies of this ROD amendment may be requested by contacting Mr. Donald Metzler, Moab Federal Project Director, U.S. Department of Energy, by mail: 200 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501; by phone: 1-800-637-4575 or 1-970-257-2115; by fax: 1-970-257-2175; or e-mail: *moabcomments@gjem.doe.gov.* This ROD amendment will be available on the DOE NEPA Web site, at *http://www.eh.doe.gov/nepa/documents.html,* and on the project Web site at *http://www.gjem.energy.gov/moab/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this amended ROD, contact Donald Metzler, as indicated in the ADDRESSES section above. For general information on the DOE NEPA process, contact Carol Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, GC-20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone 1-202-586-4600, or leave a message at 1-800-472-2756. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE analyzed several transportation methods in its *Remediation of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings, Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah, Final Environmental Impact Statement* (DOE/EIS-0355) (Final EIS), issued in August 2005. An all truck option was among the reasonable alternative methods analyzed in the Final EIS for transporting the residual radioactive material. DOE also analyzed transportation by rail and slurry pipeline. In DOE's original ROD, issued in September 2005, DOE had decided to relocate the residual radioactive material using predominately rail, with truck transport for some oversized materials. Under this amended Record of Decision (ROD), DOE will use truck and/or rail for all materials. This ROD amendment allows an increase in the quantity to be shipped by truck. All other aspects of DOE's original decision remain unchanged, including that DOE will relocate the residual radioactive material at the Moab site and vicinity properties to a new disposal site 30 miles north at Crescent Junction, Utah, and will conduct active remediation of contaminated groundwater at the Moab site. This ROD amendment has been prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (Title 40 *Code of Federal Regulations* [CFR] parts 1500-1508) for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)and DOE's NEPA Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021). Based on information previously provided in the Final EIS, DOE has determined that no further review under NEPA is required. *Basis for Decision:* Trucking will be performed primarily during daylight hours, thus minimizing potential safety hazards. The trucking option allows DOE more control over the schedule by giving the additional flexibility to supplement rail transport and avoid potential project delays. This ROD amendment is essential to give DOE flexibility needed to expedite completion of the Moab, Utah, Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project. Expediting completion is in accordance with Public Law 110-181, which directs DOE to complete remediation of the Moab site and the removal of the tailings to the Crescent Junction site in Utah by October 1, 2019 and, if DOE is unable to do so, DOE must submit a plan to Congress by October 2, 2019, with the projected completion date and estimated funding. This ROD amendment meets the strong stakeholder desire to relocate the residual radioactive material as soon as practicable by accelerating the date of the first shipment, reducing long-term risks through earlier completion, and reducing total project costs through greater flexibility and competition between rail and truck transporters. This amended decision incorporates all practicable means to avoid or minimize environmental harm. Although DOE identified in its original ROD rail transportation as part of the environmentally preferred alternative, the analyses in the Final EIS show that truck transportation also can be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner. In view of the acceleration of long-term risk reduction at the Moab site that use of both truck and rail will afford, DOE now regards rail and truck transportation as equally environmentally preferable. Issued in Washington, DC, this 25th day of February 2008. Inés R. Triay Acting, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management. [FR Doc. E8-3931 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2493-084] Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Fishway Prescriptions February 25, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Amendment of License. b. *Project No.:* 2493-084. c. *Date Filed:* December 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (Puget). e. *Name of Project:* Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Snoqualmie River, in the City of Snoqualmie, King County, Washington. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Joel Molander, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., M/S PSE-09S, P.O. Box 90868, Bellevue, Washington 98009-0868; telephone

(425)462-3603. i. *FERC Contact:* Linda Stewart, telephone:

(202)502-6680, and e-mail: *linda.stewart@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. k. *Description of Request:* Puget proposes to modify the upgrades to the two powerhouses (Plants 1 and 2), as well as to the diversion dam, as authorized in the June 29, 2004 Order Issuing New License. At Plant 1, Puget proposes to remove the Machine Shop and Transformer House, and to temporarily relocate the Carpenter Shop and West Garage. Instead of retiring the five generating units at Plant 1 and replacing them with two new generating units, Puget also proposes to preserve generating units 1 through 4, and to replace generating unit 5. Puget proposes to remove and rebuild the Gatehouse and Powerhouse at Plant 2 in order to address seismic deficiencies and allow for improvements as required by the license. Instead of installing an inflatable rubber weir diversion dam as authorized in the license, Puget proposes to construct a fixed crest dam at a reduced height. Puget also proposes widening the channel on the left bank to provide additional flood protection and a better approach for flows entering Plant 1. l. Please note that the underlying license is currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Any final Commission action would have to be by leave of the court. m. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application 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. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. o. *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 particular application. p. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* All filings must

(1)bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “ TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “FISHWAY PRESCRIPTIONS;”

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions should relate to project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. 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 all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. q. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis:

(1)A copy of the water quality certification;

(2)a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or

(3)evidence of waiver of water quality certification. r. *e-Filing:* Motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions 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 “eFiling” link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3886 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2085-000] Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation February 25, 2008. On November 29, 2005, Southern California Edison Company, licensee for the Mammoth Pool Hydroelectric Project, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act

(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. The Mammoth Pool Project is located on the San Joaquin River in Fresno California. The license for Project No. 2085 was issued for a period ending November 30, 2007. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2085 is issued to Southern California Edison Company, for a period effective December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before November 30, 2008, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Southern California Edison Company, is authorized to continue operation of the Mammoth Pool Project until such time as the Commission acts on its application for a subsequent license. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3885 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER08-250-000; ER08-250-001] Langdon Wind, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order February 25, 2008. Langdon Wind, LLC (Langdon Wind) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying market-based rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Langdon Wind also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Langdon Wind requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Langdon Wind. On February 21, 2008, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development-West, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Langdon Wind, should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2007). The Commission encourages the electronic submission of protests using the FERC Online link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests is March 24, 2008. Absent a request to be heard in opposition to such blanket approvals by the deadline above, Langdon Wind is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Langdon Wind, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Langdon Wind's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order 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 filed to access the document. 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 under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3884 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL08-41-000] Bicent (California) Malburg LLC; Notice of Filing February 25, 2008. Take notice that on February 15, 2008, pursuant to Rule 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207 (2007), Bicent (California) Malburg LLC filed a Petition of Declaratory Order Disclaiming Jurisdiction. 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 March 7, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3883 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. TS08-4-000] Freebird Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Filing February 25, 2008. Take notice that on February 15, 2008, pursuant to section 358.3(a)(3) of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Freebird Gas Storage, LLC filed a request for an exemption from the Transmission Provider Standards of Conduct. 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 and 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 date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not 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, March 10, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3881 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL08-39-000] New York Regional Interconnect, Inc.; Notice of Filing February 25, 2008. Take notice that on February 12, 2008, pursuant to Rule 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207 (2007), New York Regional Interconnect, Inc. filed a Petition of Declaratory Order for Incentive Rate Treatment. 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 March 13, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3882 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EF08-3021-000] Southwestern Power Administration; Notice of Filing February 25, 2008. Take notice that on February 8, 2008, the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy, pursuant to the authority vested by the Department of Energy's Delegation Order Nos. 00-001.00C and 00-037.00, and by sections 302(a) and 301(b) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Pub. L. 95-91), submitted for confirmation and approval on a final basis, Interim Rate Schedules CBR-1-F, CSI-1-F, CEK-1-F, CM-1-F, CC-1-F, CC-1-G, CK1-F, and CTV-1-F, effective February 25, 2008, through September 30, 2008. 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 February 29, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3888 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR08-15-000] Energy Transfer Fuel, L.P.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval February 25, 2008. Take notice that on February 15, 2008, Energy Transfer Fuel, L.P. (ET Fuel) filed a petition for rate approval for NGPA section 311 maximum firm and interruptible transportation rates, pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. ET Fuel requests that the Commission approve a maximum interruptible rate of $0.4099 per MMBtu and maximum firm usage rate of $0.0032 per MMBtu with a monthly reservation charge of $12.37 per MMBtu (a daily demand rate of $0.4067 per MMBtu). In addition, ET Fuel requests authority to retain 1.58% of the quantity of gas delivered for compressor fuel, company use, and lost and unaccounted-for gas. Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion 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 and 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 date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not 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. Friday, March 7, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-3887 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0013; FRL-8535-4] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; EPA Strategic Plan Information on Source Water Protection; EPA ICR No. 1816.04, OMB Control No. 2040-0197 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2008. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0013 by one of the following methods: • *www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: OW-Docket@epa.gov.* • *Mail:* Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mailcode: 4101T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. • *Hand Delivery:* The EPA Docket Center at the Public Reading Room, Room B3334, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0013. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jill Dean, Drinking Water Protection Division—Prevention Branch, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-8241; fax number: 202-564-3756; e-mail address: *dean.jill@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0013, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov,* or in person viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is 202-566-2426. Use *www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:

(i)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii)Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(iii)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(iv)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES . 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to? *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are State environmental and health agencies. *Title:* EPA Strategic Plan Information on Source Water Protection. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 1816.04, OMB Control No. 2040-0197. *ICR status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2008. 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 numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* States were allowed 18 months to submit a Source Water Assessment Program to EPA (Section 1453(a)(3) of the Safe Drinking Water Act) after the national guidance on State Source Water Assessment and Protection Programs was issued on August 5, 1997. Once the State Programs were approved by EPA, source water assessments of public water systems were conducted and completed within the required three and a half years after approval. Previous ICRs have included calculations of the burden and cost estimates related to the remaining assessment work. The EPA Strategic Plan (2006-2011; *http://www.epa.gov/ocfo/plan/plan.htm* ) provides an overview of the voluntary programs and measures taken by States to ensure minimal health risks to the public by protecting source water and preventing contamination. The information collection request supports the EPA Strategic Plan by gathering information on protective actions for sources of water used for public water supplies, and to measure progress towards the Strategic Target SP-4—public health risks minimized in 50% of community water systems and the related 62% of the population served by those community water systems by 2011. EPA is collecting data from States, on a voluntary basis, concerning the number of community water systems

(CWS)in localities that have substantially implemented source water protection programs according to that State's definition, and the population served by those community water systems. The Safe Drinking Water Act, while authorizing the generation of this data, does not require the implementation of source water protection programs by States. Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act allows the use of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund monies for support efforts in the information collection. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 20 hours per annual response for each respondent, or 3,120 hours over the next three years of the information collection. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: *Estimated total number of potential respondents:* 52. *Frequency of response:* annual. *Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:* 1. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 1,040. *Estimated total annual costs:* $786,676. This includes an estimated burden cost of $38,419 and an estimated cost of $748,257 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? There is a decrease of 3,172 hours in the total estimated annual respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease reflects the fact that EPA is collecting less information from States under this collection than in earlier collections. Specifically, the 2004 ICR included the burden associated with reporting on the status of completing source water assessments and on the most prevalent and most threatening sources of contamination. EPA is no longer requesting this information because the assessments were completed in 2003, and contamination threats are not considered to have significantly changed since the previous ICR. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: February 21, 2008. Cynthia Dougherty, Director, Office of Ground Water & Drinking Water. [FR Doc. E8-3934 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-2006-0735; FRL-8535-3] Announcement of Data Availability for Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standard Review AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of data availability. SUMMARY: On or about March 3, 2008, the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) of EPA will make available for public review and comment a number of technical documents that discuss monitoring issues being addressed in EPA's review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead. These technical documents will be used as part of a consultation with the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Ambient Air Monitoring & Methods

(AAMM)Subcommittee (Subcommittee). DATES: Comments on the technical documents must be received on or before March 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735, by one of the following methods: • *www.regulations.gov* : Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to *a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov* , Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735. • *Fax:* Fax your comments to: 202-566-9744, Attention Docket ID. No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735. • *Mail:* Send your comments to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735. • *Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to:* EPA Docket Center, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 3334, Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket(s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735. The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *www.regulations.gov* including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* , or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* , your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the *www.regulations.gov* index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Air Docket in the EPA Docket Center, (EPA/DC) EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744 and the telephone number for the Air Docket is

(202)566-1742; fax

(202)566-9744. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Cavender, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (mail code C304-06), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; e-mail: *Cavender.kevin@epa.gov* ; telephone:

(919)541-2364; fax:

(919)541-1903. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, remember to: • Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). • Follow directions—The agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)part or section number. • Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. • Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. • If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. • Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives. • Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. • Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. B. Background Under section 108(a) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Administrator identifies and lists certain pollutants which “cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” The EPA then issues air quality criteria for listed pollutants, which are commonly referred to as “criteria pollutants.” The air quality criteria are to “accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge useful in indicating the kind and extent of all identifiable effects on public health or welfare which may be expected from the presence of [a] pollutant in the ambient air, in varying quantities.” Under section 109 of the CAA, EPA establishes NAAQS for each listed pollutant, with the NAAQS based on the air quality criteria. Section 109(d) of the CAA requires periodic review and, if appropriate, revision of existing air quality criteria. The revised air quality criteria reflect advances in scientific knowledge on the effects of the pollutant on public health or welfare. The EPA is also required to periodically review and revise the NAAQS, if appropriate, based on the revised criteria. Lead is one of six criteria pollutants for which EPA has established air quality criteria and NAAQS. Presently, EPA is reviewing the air quality criteria and NAAQS for lead. As part of its review of the lead NAAQS, EPA is considering revising the associated monitoring requirements (contained in 40 CFR parts 50, 53, and 58). On December 12, 2007, an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking

(ANPR)was published (72 FR 71488). The ANPR identified a number of potential revisions to the lead monitoring requirements. CASAC conducted a review of the ANPR in December 2007, and submitted a final letter on January 22, 2008 (EPA-CASAC-08-007) providing CASAC's advice and recommendations to the Agency on the policy options discussed in the ANPR. One of CASAC's recommendations was that a more detailed review of the monitoring issues should be conducted by the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee. In this notice, EPA is announcing the availability of technical documents that provide useful information regarding a number of issues pertinent to the monitoring requirements for the Pb NAAQS. Specifically, these documents discuss the Pb NAAQS indicator options being considered, specifications and rationale for a Federal Reference Method

(FRM)and Federal Equivalency Method

(FEM)criteria, potential network design requirements, and potential revisions to the monitoring sampling frequency. The technical documents will be available online at: *http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/s_pb_cr_td.html* on or before March 3, 2008. The EPA is soliciting advice and recommendations from the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee by means of consultation at an upcoming public teleconference of the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee. A separate **Federal Register** notice will inform the public of the date and phone number for the public teleconference. Following the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee public teleconference, EPA will consider comments received from the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee and the public in formulating any decisions regarding proposed revisions to the lead monitoring requirements as part of the lead NAAQS rulemaking. Dated: February 22, 2008. Jennifer N. Edmonds, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. E8-3935 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6696-5] 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. 20070518, ERP No. D-COE-D40340-PA,* Southern Beltway Transportation Project, Transportation Improvement between I-79 to Mon/Fayette Expressway (PA Turnpike 43), Application for U.S. Army COE section 404 Permit, Washington County, PA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to wetlands, air quality, and environmental justice communities. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20070529, ERP No. D-NCP-D61060-DC,* Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture, Construction and Operation, Between 14th and 15th Streets, NW., and Constitution Avenue, NW., and Madison Drive, NW., Washington, DC. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to air quality and suggested the final EIS recommend use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and particulate filters on construction equipment and that all Build Alternatives apply low impact development and green building technologies. The final EIS should provide information on the site selection process, environmental justice, and how this project's impacts relate to other projects under the new plan for the National Mall. Rating EC2. Final EISs *EIS No. 20070546, ERP No. F-IBR-J28022-00,* Red River Valley Water Supply Project, Development and Delivery of a Bulk Water Supply to meet Long-Term Water Needs of the Red River Valley, Implementation, ND and MN. *Summary:* While EPA expressed concern about any project involving the inter-basin transfer of water, EPA is confident that the additional refinements that have been made to the project treatment and design and the application of mitigation measures that have been identified will further reduce the potential environmental impacts of the preferred alternative. EPA is prepared to work with Reclamation and the State of North Dakota during the engineering phase and adaptive management process. *EIS No. 20080012, ERP No. F-NAS-A12044-00,* 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. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. *EIS No. 20080024, ERP No. F-AFS-L61218-ID,* Frank Church—River of No Return Wilderness (FC-RONRW), Noxious Weed Treatments, Updated Information to Supplement the 1999 Final EIS for FC-RONRW, Implementation, Bitterroot, Boise, Nez Perce, Payette, and Salmon-Challis National Forests, ID. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. Dated: February 26, 2008. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8-3937 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6696-4] 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 02/18/2008 through 02/22/2008. Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. *EIS No. 20080065, Final EIS, BLM, ID,* Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Owyhee Counties, ID, Wait Period Ends: 03/31/2008, Contact: Michael O'Donnell 208-384-3315. *EIS No. 20080066, Final EIS, BLM, ID,* Fire, Fuels and Related Vegetation Management Direction Plan Amendment, Upper Snake River District (The District), Amending 12 Existing Land Use Plans, Several Counties, ID, Wait Period Ends: 03/31/2008, Contact: Terry Smith 208-478-6347. *EIS No. 20080067, Draft EIS, FHW, MI,* Detroit River International Crossing Study, Propose Border Crossing System between the International Border Cities of Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Wayne County, MI, Comment Period Ends: 04/29/2008, Contact: David T. Williams 517-702-1820. *EIS No. 20080068, Draft EIS, NPS, SD,* Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, General Management Plan, Implementation, Jackson and Pennington Counties, SD, Comment Period Ends: 04/29/2008, Contact: Mark Herberger 605-433-5552. *EIS No. 20080069, Final EIS, NPS, AZ,* Saguaro National Park General Management Plan, Implementation, Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District, Pima County, AZ, Wait Period Ends: 03/31/2008, Contact: Mary McVeigh 303-969-2360. *EIS No. 20080070, Draft EIS, AFS, AZ,* Warm Fire Recovery Project, Removal of Fire-Killed Trees Reforestation, Fuel Reduction and Road Reconstruction of Wildland Fire Burn Portion, Coconino County, AZ, Comment Period Ends: 04/14/2008, Contact: Lois Pfeffer 559-359-7023. *EIS No. 20080071, Draft EIS, NOA, 00,* PROGRAMMATIC—Incorporation of the Revised Washington Shoreline Management Act Guidelines into the Federally Approved Washington Coastal Management Program, Amendment No. 4 Approval, Coastal Counties in WA, Comment Period Ends: 04/14/2008, Contact: Helen Farr 301-713-3155 Ext. 175. *EIS No. 20080072, Draft EIS, IBR, CO,* Southern Delivery System Project, Water Supply Development, Execution of up to 40-year Contracts for Use of Fryingpan-Arkansas Project Facilities, Special Use Permit, El Paso County, CO, Comment Period Ends: 04/29/2008, Contact: Kara Lamb 970-663-3212. *EIS No. 20080073, Final EIS, FHW, IL* , Prairie Parkway Study, Transportation System Improvement between I-80 and I-88, Widening IL-47 to 4 Lanes from I-80 to Caton Farm Road, Funding, U.S. Army COE Section 404, Grundy, Kendall and Kane Counties, IL , Wait Period Ends: 03/31/2008, Contact: Norman R. Stoner 217-492-4640. Amended Notices *EIS No. 20010014, Draft EIS, AFS, AK,* *Withdrawn* —Gravina Island Timber Sale, Implementation, Timber Harvest and Related Activities, Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, AK, Comment Period Ends: 06/26/2001, Contact: Susan Marthaller 907-225-2148. Revision of FR Published 01/19/2001: Officially Withdrawn by the Preparing Agency. *EIS No. 20040393, Final EIS, AFS, AK,* *Withdrawn* —Gravina Island Timber Sale, Implementation, Timber Harvest and Related Activities, Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, AK, Wait Period Ends: 09/20/2004, Contact: Rob Reeck 907-228-4114. Revision of FR Published 08/20/2004: Officially Withdrawn by the Preparing Agency. Dated: February 26, 2008. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8-3917 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0142; FRL-8535-5] Consumer Products Environmental Partnerships Program—Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting. SUMMARY: EPA will convene a public meeting to discuss opportunities for industry-government partnerships to foster greater public awareness of the environmental attributes of household and institutional consumer products and help make consumers aware of efforts on the part of consumer product manufacturers to improve the environmental performance of their products and production facilities. The primary purpose of this initial meeting is to establish a dialog among government, industry, and public stakeholders leading to formation of a Consumer Products Environmental Partnerships Working Group. Once formed, the working group will identify and develop possible partnership approaches such as product labeling, consumer education programs, environmental information Web sites, product stewardship programs, and manufacturer recognition programs. DATES: The meeting will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 17 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Building C of the EPA campus at 109 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the Consumer Products Environmental Partnerships Program, contact Mr. Bruce Moore, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, telephone number:

(919)541-5460, fax number

(919)541-3470, e-mail address: *moore.bruce@epa.gov* . If you plan to attend the meeting, please submit your name and affiliation by e-mail or by telephone to Mr. Moore no later than Thursday, March 13, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information *Docket* . EPA has established a docket for this program under Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0142. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through *www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is

(202)566-1742. II. Background EPA envisions that the consumer products of interest to the working group will encompass a wide array of personal care products, household cleaners, automotive aftermarket chemicals, non-agricultural pesticides, non-industrial adhesives and sealants, aerosol spray paints, architectural coatings, and other formulated products. These products are used by consumers in and around homes, offices, schools, and in a variety of other settings. These important products can enhance the quality of life of consumers, make household chores easier, and have beneficial health functions through control of household pests and pathogens in and around living spaces. However, as these products are used, stored, and are disposed of, some or all of their ingredients evaporate and enter the air. One concern that has been raised is the effect of household and institutional consumer product use on indoor air quality. In addition to personal exposure during use, consumer products also contribute to ground-level ozone formation, have solid waste and groundwater impacts due to disposal of spent packaging, are sources of fine particulate matter through secondary aerosol formation, and in some cases can contribute to stratospheric ozone depletion and global warming. Furthermore, increased use of nanomaterials in consumer products is an emerging issue. With such potential multimedia and multipollutant impacts, consumer products are ripe for additional environmental attention. Since the late 1980s, a substantial segment of these products (e.g., architectural coatings, aerosol coatings, and many categories of household and institutional consumer products) have been regulated intensely by EPA and several States for purposes of controlling ground-level ozone formation through limits placed on the volatile organic compound content of the products. We commend the States and the consumer products and coatings industries for their cooperative efforts to reduce ozone formation resulting from use of these products. Furthermore, some manufacturers voluntarily have improved the environmental performance of their products over the years. However, other potential environmental effects generally have not been addressed. The EPA believes that consumer choice in the marketplace can be an effective means of bringing about change in the environmental performance of household and institutional products. Key elements of such a market-based approach include educating consumers and making information available concerning the environmental attributes of the products they use. We also believe that reliable information concerning the degree of environmental stewardship exhibited by consumer products and coatings manufacturers should play a role in consumers' purchasing decisions. For this information to be useful, manufacturers who are good environmental stewards should be recognized in a manner that is readily apparent to the consumer in the marketplace. III. Structure of the Meeting The EPA envisions this meeting to consist of three major phases:

(1)Presentation of background information on consumer products, existing stewardship programs, constraints on environmental marketing claims, and EPA's initial thoughts on a few possible partnership approaches;

(2)several concurrent breakout sessions to explore these approaches; and

(3)formation of the Consumer Products Partnerships Working Group, including subgroups for specific approaches. Dated: February 26, 2008. Jennifer N. Edmonds, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. E8-3936 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8535-6] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meeting (Teleconference) of the Ambient Air Monitoring & Methods

(AAMM)Subcommittee AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board

(SAB)Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the Ambient Air Monitoring & Methods

(AAMM)Subcommittee of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) to conduct a consultation concerning ambient air monitoring issues related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for lead, including issues associated with alternative lead indicators. DATES: The teleconference meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to obtain the teleconference call-in number and access code; submit a written or brief oral statement (three minutes or less); or receive further information concerning this teleconference meeting, must contact Mr. Fred Butterfield, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Mr. Butterfield may be contacted at the EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; or via telephone/voice mail:

(202)343-9994; fax:

(202)233-0643; or e-mail at: *butterfield.fred@epa.gov.* General information concerning the CASAC or the EPA SAB can be found on the EPA Web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/casac* or *http://www.epa.gov/sab,* respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* The CASAC, which is comprised of seven members appointed by the EPA Administrator, was established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory committee. The CASAC provides advice, information and recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of issues related to air quality criteria and NAAQS under sections 108 and 109 of the Act. The CASAC is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The SAB Staff Office established the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee in 2004 as a standing subcommittee to provide the EPA Administrator, through the CASAC, with advice and recommendations, as necessary, on topical areas related to ambient air monitoring, methods and networks. The Subcommittee complies with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six “criteria” air pollutants, including lead. The current review of the Lead NAAQS was initiated in early 2005. In December 2007, the CASAC Lead Review Panel met to conduct a review of the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

(ANPR)on the NAAQS for Lead. The Lead Panel also reviewed the Agency's Final Lead Staff Paper and the Final Lead Risk Assessment Report. The CASAC's report to the EPA Administrator concerning this review (EPA-CASAC-08-007, dated January 22, 2008) is posted on the CASAC Web page that can be accessed at the URL address provided above. In this report, the CASAC noted that Agency staff, in its Final Lead Staff Paper, had recommended that the Administrator consider retaining lead in total suspended particulates (Pb-TSP) as the indicator for ambient lead. While, historically, the Lead NAAQS has relied on TSP samples for quantifying ambient lead concentrations, the CASAC recommended that EPA should transition to lead in PM 10 (Pb-PM 10 ) sampling for quantifying ambient lead concentrations. In particular, the CASAC observed that Pb-PM 10 is a much more accurate and precisely measured indicator and represents the fraction of lead that is more relevant for human exposures. Furthermore, the CASAC noted that there is a greater availability of Pb-PM 10 samplers than Pb-TSP samplers throughout the U.S. Additionally, the CASAC found the existing Pb-TSP network inadequate in its ability to characterize population exposures, conditions around large sources, and concentrations at typical ambient concentrations in many parts of the country. CASAC also indicated in the letter that its AAMM Subcommittee would be better-suited to provide advice on lead monitoring and network design issues. Accordingly, the purpose of this public teleconference meeting is for the Subcommittee to conduct a consultation with Agency staff on several draft EPA documents relating to the ambient air monitoring of Pb-PM 10 , including options for the Lead NAAQS indicator, a draft Federal Reference Method

(FRM)for Pb-PM 10 , lead monitoring network design, and sampling frequency. The SAB Staff Office has developed the consultation as a mechanism to provide early input and advice to EPA on technical issues that should be considered in the development of regulations, guidelines, or technical guidance before the Agency has taken a position. *Technical Contacts:* Any technical questions concerning these Lead NAAQS indicator and ambient air monitoring issues can be directed to Mr. Kevin Cavender, OAQPS, at phone:

(919)541-2364, or e-mail: *cavender.kevin@epa.gov;* or to Mr. Lewis Weinstock, OAQPS, at phone:

(919)541-3661, or e-mail: *weinstock.lewis@epa.gov.* *Availability of Meeting Materials:* On or about March 3, 2008, the Agency will post the documents to be discussed during this consultation on the EPA Technology Transfer Network

(TTN)Web page for the Lead NAAQS, “Lead (Pb)—Documents from Current Review—Technical Documents,” found at: *http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/s_pb_cr_td.html* . In addition, the Agency will announce the availability of these materials, to include the process for submitting public comments on these documents, by means of a separate **Federal Register** notice to be published around the first week in March. Furthermore, a copy of the draft agenda and other materials for this CASAC teleconference will be posted on the SAB Web site at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/WebCASAC/recentadditions* prior to the meeting. *Procedures for Providing Public Input:* Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the CASAC AAMM Subcommittee to consider on the topics included in this advisory activity and/or the group conducting the activity. *Oral Statements:* In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Mr. Butterfield, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), by March 18, 2008, at the contact information noted above, to be placed on the list of public speakers for this meeting. *Written Statements:* Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by March 21, 2008, so that the information may be made available to the Subcommittee for its consideration prior to this teleconference. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO electronically via e-mail (acceptable file formats: Adobe PDF, MS Word, WordPerfect, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). *Accessibility:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Butterfield at the phone number or e-mail address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: February 25, 2008. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E8-3933 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1056; FRL-8350-5] Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations Editorial Note: This notice did not appear in the issue of Wednesday, February 27, 2008. As a result, it is being printed in its entirety. AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions or denials were granted during the period October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 to control unforeseen pest outbreaks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See each emergency exemption or denial for the name of a contact person. The following information applies to all contact persons: Team Leader, Emergency Response Team, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(703)308-9366. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions discussed above. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket* . EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1056. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov,* or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is

(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr* . II. Background EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions to the following State and Federal agencies. The emergency exemptions may take the following form: Crisis, public health, quarantine, or specific. EPA has also listed denied emergency exemption requests in this notice. Under FIFRA section 18, EPA can authorize the use of a pesticide when emergency conditions exist. Authorizations (commonly called emergency exemptions) are granted to State and Federal agencies and are of four types: 1. A “specific exemption” authorizes use of a pesticide against specific pests on a limited acreage in a particular State. Most emergency exemptions are specific exemptions. 2. “Quarantine” and “public health” exemptions are a particular form of specific exemption issued for quarantine or public health purposes. These are rarely requested. 3. A “crisis exemption” is initiated by a State or Federal agency (and is confirmed by EPA) when there is insufficient time to request and obtain EPA permission for use of a pesticide in an emergency. EPA may deny an emergency exemption: If the State or Federal agency cannot demonstrate that an emergency exists, if the use poses unacceptable risks to the environment, or if EPA cannot reach a conclusion that the proposed pesticide use is likely to result in “a reasonable certainty of no harm” to human health, including exposure of residues of the pesticide to infants and children. If the emergency use of the pesticide on a food or feed commodity would result in pesticide chemical residues, EPA establishes a time-limited tolerance meeting the “reasonable certainty of no harm standard” of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). In this document: EPA identifies the State or Federal agency granted the exemption or denial, the type of exemption, the pesticide authorized and the pests, the crop or use for which authorized, number of acres (if applicable), and the duration of the exemption. EPA also gives the **Federal Register** citation for the time-limited tolerance, if any. III. Emergency Exemptions and Denials A. U. S. States and Territories **California** Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole as a seed treatment on Brussels sprout, cabbage, and cauliflower to control black leg disease ( *Phoma lingam* ); November 17, 2007 to November 17, 2008. Contact: (Stacey Groce). EPA authorized the use of thiophanate-methyl on mushroom to control green mold; October 26, 2007 to October 26, 2008. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). *Crisis* : On November 29, 2007, for the use of boscalid and pyraclostrobin on Belgian endive to control *Sclerotinia* . This program is expected to end on January 31, 2008. Contact: (Stacey Groce). **Colorado** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on beet, sugar beet, seed to control beet leafhopper (beet curly top virus); December 15, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Contact: (Stacey Groce). **Connecticut** Department of Environmental Protection *Crisis* : On December 18, 2007, for the use of chlorine dioxide on a contaminated building to inactive *Bacillus anthracis* spores. This program has ended. Contact: (Princess Campbell). **Delaware** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of thiophanate-methyl on mushroom to control green mold; January 14, 2008 to January 14, 2009. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). **Florida** Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on carambola to control *Dothiorella* fruit rot; November 30, 2007 to November 30, 2008. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). **Indiana** Office of Indiana State Chemist *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on corn, field, seed to control head smut; November 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008. Contact: (Andrew Ertman). **Maryland** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of thiophanate-methyl on mushroom to control green mold; Effective January 14, 2008 to January 14, 2009. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). **Minnesota** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of anthraquinone on corn, field, and sweet, seed to control sandhill crane; November 5, 2007 to July 30, 2008. Contact: (Marcel Howard). **Oregon** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of thiophanate-methyl on mushroom to control green mold; October 26, 2007 to October 26, 2008. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). EPA authorized the use of clothianidinin on beet, sugar, seed to control beet leafhopper (beet curly top virus); December 15, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Contact: (Stacey Groce). **Pennsylvania** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of thiophanate-methyl on mushroom to control green mold; Effective January 8, 2008 to January 8, 2009. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). **Texas** Department of Agriculture *Crisis* : On November 26, 2007, for the use of thiophanate-methyl on citrus to control postbloom fruit drop and stem-end rot. A specific exemption request has been submitted to EPA for this use. This program is ongoing. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of triflumizole on parsley; dandelion; swiss chard; collards; kale; kohlrabi; mustard greens; Chinese napa cabbage; coriander, leaves; broccoli; and turnip greens to control powdery mildew (Erysiphe spp.); November 2, 2007 to November 2, 2008. Contact: (Libby Pemberton). EPA authorized the use of formetanate hydrochloride on dry bulb onions to control thrips; December 28, 2007 to May 31, 2008. Contact: (Andrew Ertman). **Washington** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole as a seed treatment on Brussels sprout, cabbage, and cauliflower to control blackleg disease ( *phoma lingam* ); November 17, 2007 to November 17, 2008. Contact: (Stacey Groce). **Wisconsin** Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of anthraquinone on corn, field, and sweet, seed to control sandhill crane; December 13, 2007 to July 30, 2008. Contact: (Marcel Howard). **Wyoming** Department of Agriculture *Specific Exemption* : EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on beet, sugar, seed to control beet leafhopper (beet curly top virus); December 13, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Contact: (Stacey Groce). B. Federal Department and Agencies **United States Department of Agriculture** Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service *Quarantine* : EPA authorized the use of E-11-tetradecen-1-yl acetate on all agricultural crops and all residential areas to control the light brown apple moth; October 5, 2007 to October 1, 2010. Contact: (Andrew Ertman). *Quarantine* : EPA authorized the use of *bacillus thuringiensis* on cotton to control the pink boll worm; October 31, 2007 to October 31, 2010. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: February 14, 2008. Donald R. Stubbs, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. Editorial Note: This notice did not appear in the issue of Wednesday, February 27, 2008. As a result, it is being printed in its entirety. [FR Doc. E8-3491 Filed 2-26-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System SUMMARY: Background. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Reserve Board Clearance Officer --Michelle Shore--Division of Research and Statistics, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202-452-3829). OMB Desk Officer--Alexander T. Hunt--Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Final approval under OMB delegated authority of the extension for three years, without revision, of the following reports: *1. Report titles:* Registration Statement for Persons Who Extend Credit Secured by Margin Stock (Other Than Banks, Brokers, or Dealers); Deregistration Statement for Persons Registered Pursuant to Regulation U; Statement of Purpose for an Extension of Credit Secured by Margin Stock by a Person Subject to Registration Under Regulation U; Annual Report; Statement of Purpose for an Extension of Credit by a Creditor; and Statement of Purpose for an Extension of Credit Secured by Margin Stock *Agency form numbers:* FR G-1, FR G-2, FR G-3, FR G-4, FR T-4, and FR U-1 *OMB control numbers:* 7100-0011: FR G-1, FR G-2, and FR G-4; 7100-0018: FR G-3; 7100-0019: FR T-4; and 7100-0115: FR U-1 *Frequency:* FR G-1, FR G-2, FR G-3, FR T-4, and FR U-1: on occasion FR G-4: annual *Reporters:* Individuals and business *Annual reporting hours:* 1,366 reporting hours; 107,757 recordkeeping hours *Estimated average hours per response:* FR G-1: 2.5 hours; FR G-2: 15 minutes;FR G-3: 10 minutes; FR G-4: 2.0 hours; FR T-4: 10 minutes; and FR U-1: 10 minutes *Number of respondents:* FR G-1: 61; FR G-2: 36; FR G-3: 602; FR G-4: 602; FR T-4: 5,100; and FR U-1: 6,931 *General description of report:* These information collections are mandatory (15 U.S.C. §§ 78g). The information in the FR G-1 and FR G-4 is given confidential treatment under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 552(b)(4) and (6)). The FR G-2 does not contain confidential information. The FR G-3, FR T-4, and FR U-1 are not submitted to the Federal Reserve and, as such, no issue of confidentiality arises. *Abstract:* The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 authorizes the Federal Reserve to regulate securities credit extended by brokers and dealers, banks, and other lenders. The purpose statements, FR T-4, FR U-1, and FR G-3, are recordkeeping requirements for brokers and dealers, banks, and other lenders, respectively, to document the purpose of their loans secured by margin stock. Margin stock is defined as

(1)stocks that are registered on a national securities exchange or any over-the-counter security designated for trading in the National Market System,

(2)debt securities (bonds) that are convertible into margin stock, and

(3)shares of most mutual funds. Lenders other than brokers and dealers and banks must register and deregister with the Federal Reserve using the FR G-1 and FR G-2, respectively, and they must file an annual report (FR G-4) while registered. The Federal Reserve uses the data to identify lenders subject to Regulation U, to verify their compliance with the regulation, and to monitor margin credit. *Current Actions:* On December 21, 2007, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 72725) requesting public comment for sixty days on the extension, without revision, of the six reports that collect information on certain extensions of credit secured by margin stock, including the amount and purpose of such credit. The comment period expired on February 19, 2008. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comment letters. *2. Report title:* Annual Daylight Overdraft Capital Report for U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks *Agency form number:* FR 2225 *OMB Control number:* 7100-0216 *Frequency:* Annual *Reporters:* Foreign banks with U.S. branches or agencies *Annual reporting hours:* 54 hours *Estimated average hours per response:* 1.0 hour *Number of respondents:* 54 *General description of report:* This information collection is required to respond in order to obtain or retain a benefit, i.e., in order for the U.S. branch or agency of an FBO to establish and maintain a non-zero net debit cap. The information submitted by respondents is not confidential; however, respondents may request confidential treatment for portions of the report. Data may be considered confidential and exempt from disclosure under section (b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act if it constitutes commercial or financial information and it would customarily not be released to the public by the person from whom it was obtained (5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4)). *Abstract:* This report was implemented in March 1986 as part of the procedures used to administer the Federal Reserve's Payments System Risk

(PSR)policy. A key component of the PSR policy is a limit, or a net debit cap, on an institution's negative intraday balance in its Reserve Bank account. The Federal Reserve calculates an institution's net debit cap by applying the multiple associated with the net debit cap category to the institution's capital. For foreign banking organizations (FBOs), a percentage of the FBO's capital measure, known as the U.S. capital equivalency, is used to calculate the FBO's net debit cap. Currently, an FBO with U.S. branches or agencies may voluntarily file the FR 2225 to provide the Federal Reserve with its capital measure. Because an FBO that files the FR 2225 may be able to use its total capital in determining its U.S capital equivalency measure, which is then used to calculate its net debit cap, an FBO seeking to maximize its daylight overdraft capacity may find it advantageous to file the FR 2225. An FBO that does not file FR 2225 may use an alternative capital measure based on its nonrelated liabilities. *Current Actions:* On December 21, 2007, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 72725) requesting public comment for sixty days on the extension, without revision, of the FR 2225. The comment period expired on February 19, 2008. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comment letters. *3. Report title:* Ongoing Intermittent Survey of Households *Agency form number:* FR 3016 *OMB control number:* 7100-0150 *Frequency:* On occasion *Reporters:* Households and individuals *Annual reporting hours:* 683 hours *Estimated average hours per response:* Division of Research & Statistics, 1.58 minutes; Division of Consumer & Community Affairs, 3 minutes; Other divisions, 5 minutes; and Non-SRC surveys, 90 minutes *Number of respondents:* 600 *General description of report:* This information collection is voluntary (12 U.S.C. 225a, 263, and 15 U.S.C. 1691b). No issue of confidentiality normally arises because names and any other characteristics that would permit personal identification of respondents are not reported to the Federal Reserve Board. However, exemption 6 of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6)) would exempt this information from disclosure. *Abstract:* The Federal Reserve uses this voluntary survey to obtain household-based information specifically tailored to the Federal Reserve's policy, regulatory, and operational responsibilities. Currently, the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center

(SRC)includes survey questions on behalf of the Federal Reserve in an addendum to their regular monthly Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Expectations. The SRC conducts the survey by telephone with a sample of 500 households and asks questions of special interest to Federal Reserve Board staff intermittently, as needed. The frequency and content of the questions depend on changing economic, regulatory, and legislative developments. *Current Actions:* On December 21, 2007, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 72725) requesting public comment for sixty days on the extension, without revision, of the FR 2226. The comment period expired on February 19, 2008. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comment letters. Final approval under OMB delegated authority the extension for three years, with revision, of the following report: *Report title:* Report of Net Debit Cap *Agency form number:* FR 2226 *OMB control number:* 7100-0217 *Frequency:* Annual *Reporters:* Depository institutions, Edge and agreement corporations, U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks *Annual reporting hours:* 1,623 hours *Estimated average hours per response:* 1.0 hour *Number of respondents:* 1,623 *General description of report:* This information collection is mandatory (12 U.S.C. 248(i), 248-1, and 464). The information submitted by respondents for the payments system risk reduction program may be accorded confidential treatment under the Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA)(5 U.S.C. § 552 (b)(4)). In addition, information reported in connection with the second and third resolutions may be protected under Section (b)(8) of FOIA, to the extent that such information is based on the institution's CAMELS rating, and thus is related to examination reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions (5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(8)). *Abstract:* Federal Reserve Banks collect these data annually to provide information that is essential for their administration of the Federal Reserve's Payments System Risk

(PSR)policy. The reporting panel includes all financially healthy depository institutions with access to the discount window. The Report of Net Debit Cap comprises three resolutions, which are filed by a depository institution's board of directors depending on its needs. The first resolution is used to establish a de minimis net debit cap and the second resolution is used to establish a self-assessed net debit cap. The third resolution is used to establish simultaneously a self-assessed net debit cap and maximum daylight overdraft capacity. Copies of the model resolutions are located in Appendix B, of the PSR policy, that can be found at http://www.federalreserve.gov/paymentsystems/psr/relpol.htm. *Current actions:* On December 21, 2007, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 72725) requesting public comment for sixty days on the extension, with revision, of the FR 2226. The comment period expired on February 19, 2008. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comment letters. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 26, 2008. Jennifer J. Johnson Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-3910 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than March 14, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Citizens Investors, LLC, Savannah, Georgia, with its members, Robert C. Bush, Winter Park, Florida; Garfield Langmuir-Logan, San Juan Capistrano, California; John A. Murphy, Richmond Hill, Georgia; Thomas P. Prince, Winter Park, Florida; Elsie R. Chisholm, Michael M. Dobbs, Jack Eades; Harvey J. Gilbert; Douglas A. Goldstein; Thomas J. Hussey; Michael J. Kistler; Richard G. Mopper; Patrick T. O'Connor; Jerry E. Russell; Mark V. Smith; Henry D. Stevens IV; Gerald M. Thorne; and Jeffrey R. Tucker* ,; all of Savannah, Georgia, to acquire voting shares of First Citizens Bankshares, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of First Citizens Bank, both of Glennville, Georgia. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Todd Offenbacker, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. Notice by Lawrence W. Stanosheck; James B. Stanosheck, both of Odell, Nebraska; Karen J. Nannen, Randolph, Nebraska; and Mary Ellen Watkins, Aptos, California* ; as a group to acquire voting shares of S. & S. Investment Company, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of State Bank of Odell, both in Odell, Nebraska. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 25, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-3867 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than March 17, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Jeffrey A. Mueller* , Cascade, Wisconsin; to acquire voting shares of Collins Bankcorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Collins State Bank, both of Collins, Wisconsin. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 26, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-3911 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The applications also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than March 24, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.* , to merge with First Community Holding Company, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of First Community Bank, all of Hammond, Louisiana. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis** (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034: *1. Parkside Financial, Inc.* ; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Parkside Financial Bank & Trust (in organization), both of Clayton, Missouri. **C. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas** (W. Arthur Tribble, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-2272: *1. First Graham Bancorp, Inc.* , Graham, Texas, and First Graham Delaware Corporation, Dover, Delaware; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Surety Bank, Fort Worth, Texas. **D. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. Porter Mountain III, LLP* , to become a bank holding company by acquiring 30 percent of the voting shares of Grand Valley Corporation, both of Grand Junction, Colorado, and thereby acquire voting shares of Grand Valley National Bank, Heber City, Utah. In connection with this application, Applicant also has applied to engage *de novo* in extending credit and servicing loans pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 25, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-3868 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage *de novo* , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than March 14, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. NHB Holdings, Inc., and Proficio Morgage Ventures, LLC* , both of Jacksonville, Florida; to engage in a joint venture with Capital Relocation Mortgage, Sterling, Virginia, and thereby engage *de novo* in mortgage banking activities, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 25, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-3869 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS-10123 and 10124, CMS-216-94 and CMS-10114] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

(CMS)is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. 1. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Revision of a currently approved collection; *Title of Information Collection:* Notice of Provider Non-Coverage (CMS-10123) and Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage (CMS-10124); *Use:* The Notice of Medicare Provider Non-Coverage (CMS-10123) is used to inform fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries of the determination that their provider services will end, and of their right to an expedited review of that determination. The Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage (CMS-10124) is used to provide beneficiaries who request an expedited determination with detailed information of why the services should end. The revised Notice of Provider Non-Coverage and Detailed Explanation of Provider Non-Coverage will no longer require use of the beneficiary's Medicare number as a patient identifier. Instead, when applicable, providers may use a number that helps to link the notice with a related claim. *Form Number:* CMS-10123 and 10124 (OMB #0938-0953); *Frequency:* Occasionally; *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions, and Individuals or households; *Number of Respondents:* 3,115,637; *Total Annual Responses:* 3,115,637; *Total Annual Hours:* 522,138. 2. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection; *Title of Information Collection:* Organ Procurement Organization/Histocompatibility Laboratory Statement of Reimbursable Costs, manual instructions and supporting regulations contained in 42 CFR 413.20 and 413.24; *Use:* This form is required by the statute and regulation for participation in the Medicare program. The information is used to determine payment for Medicare. Organ Procurement Organizations and Histocompatibility Laboratories are the users. *Form Number:* CMS-216-94 (OMB #0938-0102); *Frequency:* Yearly; *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions; *Number of Respondents:* 108; *Total Annual Responses:* 108; *Total Annual Hours:* 4,860. 3. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection; *Title of Information Collection:* National Provider Identifier

(NPI)Application and Update Form and Supporting Regulations in 45 CFR 142.408, 45 CFR 162.406, 45 CFR 162.408; *Use:* The National Provider Identifier

(NPI)Application and Update Form is used by health care providers to apply for NPIs and furnish updates to the information they supplied on their initial applications. The form is also used to deactivate their NPIs if necessary. The NPI Application/Update form has been revised to further assist in uniquely identifying health care providers and provide additional guidance on how to accurately complete the form. The form captures additional data elements that will assist with unique identification. It also includes more detailed instructions. *Form Number:* CMS-10114 (OMB #0938-0931); *Frequency:* Reporting—On occasion, one-time; *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions, and Federal government; *Number of Respondents:* 325,608; *Total Annual Responses:* 325,608; *Total Annual Hours:* 108,560. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS' Web site address at *http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995* , or e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to *Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov,* or call the Reports Clearance Office on

(410)786-1326. In commenting on the proposed information collections please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of the following ways by *April 29, 2008:* 1. *Electronically.* You may submit your comments electronically to *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for “Comment or Submission” or “More Search Options” to find the information collection document(s) accepting comments. 2. *By regular mail.* You may mail written comments to the following address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Control Number ______, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850. Dated: *February 21, 2008.* Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. E8-3839 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS-3196-N] Medicare Program; Town Hall Meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee—April 30, 2008 AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MedCAC) (“Committee”). We are soliciting comments from the scientific community and the public on prioritizing research topics of importance to the Medicare population. This meeting is a follow up to the CMS Evidentiary Priorities MedCAC meeting, which was held on October 22, 2007 to establish a list of evidentiary priorities for research to improve the health of Medicare beneficiaries. The Committee generally provides advice and recommendations about whether scientific evidence is adequate to determine whether certain medical items and services are reasonable and necessary under the Medicare statute. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)). DATES: *Meeting Date:* The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., e.s.t. *Deadline for Written Comments:* Written comments must be received at the address specified in the ADDRESSES section of this notice by April 2, 2008, 5 p.m., e.s.t. Once submitted, comments are final. The meeting will not include PowerPoint presentations. *Deadline for Meeting Registration:* Individuals may register by phone or e-mail by contacting the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice by close of business on Monday April 21, 2008. *Deadline for Submitting Request for Special Accommodations:* Persons attending the meeting who are hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations, are asked to contact the Executive Secretary as specified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice no later than April 23, 2008. ADDRESSES: *Meeting Location:* The meeting will be held in the main auditorium of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21244. *Submission of Presentations and Comments:* Written comments and those that will be presented verbally at the meeting must be submitted by e-mail to *MedCACpresentations@cms.hhs.gov* or by regular mail to the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Ellis, Executive Secretary for MedCAC, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Clinical Standards and Quality, Coverage and Analysis Group, C1-09-06, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 or contact Ms. Ellis via phone (410-786-0309) or e-mail at *Maria.Ellis@cms.hhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On December 14, 1998, we published a notice in the **Federal Register** (63 FR 68780) to describe the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC), now known as the MedCAC, which provides advice and recommendations to CMS about clinical issues. The purpose of the MedCAC meeting is to discuss the priorities for research topics that are important for the Medicare program and the Medicare population and to make recommendations to CMS. This public discussion may also provide useful information for researchers in the scientific community who are interested in developing research projects concerning Medicare beneficiaries. This meeting is a follow up to the CMS Evidentiary Priorities MedCAC meeting which was held on October 22, 2007. The purpose of the October 22, 2007 meeting was to establish a list of evidentiary priorities for research to improve the health of Medicare beneficiaries. Details on the October 22, 2007 meeting and the CMS Evidentiary Priorities can be found at *http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/viewmcac.asp?where=index&mid=41.* The Committee generally provides advice and recommendations about whether scientific evidence is adequate to determine whether certain medical items and services are reasonable and necessary and thus eligible for coverage under the Medicare statute. II. Meeting Format This meeting is open to the public. The Committee will hear oral presentations from the public for approximately 30 minutes. The Committee may limit the number and duration of oral presentations to the time available. Your comments should consider the list of topics that we have proposed to the Committee and should focus on issues specific to those topics. The list of research topics to be discussed at the meeting will be available on the following Web site prior to the meeting: *http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/index_list.asp?list_type=mcac* . We require that you declare at the meeting whether you have any financial involvement with manufacturers of any items or services being discussed (or with their competitors). The Committee will deliberate openly on the topics under consideration. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Committee will not hear further comments during this time except at the request of the chairperson. The Committee will also allow a 15-minute unscheduled open public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the topics under consideration. At the conclusion of the day, the members will vote and the Committee will make its recommendation(s) to CMS. III. Registration Instructions The Coverage and Analysis Group is coordinating meeting registration. While there is no registration fee, individuals must register to attend. You may register by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice by the deadline listed in the DATES section of this notice. Please provide your full name (as it appears on your state issued driver's license), address, organization, telephone, fax number(s), and e-mail address. You will receive a registration confirmation with instructions for your arrival at the CMS complex. You will be notified if the seating capacity has been reached. This meeting is located on Federal property; therefore, for security reasons, any individuals wishing to attend this meeting must register by the date as specified in the DATES section of this notice. IV. Security, Building, and Parking Guidelines This meeting will be held in a Federal government building; therefore, Federal security measures are applicable. In planning your arrival time, we recommend that you arrive reasonably early to allow additional time to clear security. Security measures include the following: • Presentation of government-issued photographic identification to the Federal Protective Service or Guard Service personnel. • Interior and exterior inspection of vehicles (this includes engine and trunk inspection) at the entrance to the grounds. Parking permits and instructions will be issued after the vehicle inspection. • Passing through a metal detector and inspection of items brought into the building. We note that all items brought to CMS, whether personal or for the purpose of presentation or to support a presentation, are subject to inspection. We cannot assume responsibility for coordinating the receipt, transfer, transport, storage, set-up, safety, or timely arrival of any personal belongings or items used for presentation or to support a presentation. Note: Individuals who are not registered in advance will not be permitted to enter the building and will be unable to attend the meeting. The public may not enter the building earlier than 30 to 45 minutes prior to the convening of the meeting. All visitors must be escorted in areas other than the lower and first floor levels in the Central Building. Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a). (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare—Supplementary Medical Insurance Program). Dated: February 14, 2008. Barry M. Straube, Chief Medical Officer and Director, Office of Clinical Standards and Quality, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. E8-3829 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No FDA-2008-P-0125] (formerly Docket No. 2007P-0172) Determination That MINOCIN (Minocycline Hydrochloride) Capsules Equivalent to 75 Milligrams Base Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing its determination that MINOCIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Capsules equivalent to

(EQ)75 milligrams

(mg)base was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for minocycline hydrochloride capsules if all other legal and regulatory requirements are met. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol E. Drew, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, rm. 6306, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-3601. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1984, Congress enacted the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-417) (the 1984 amendments), which authorized the approval of duplicate versions of drug products approved under an ANDA procedure. ANDA applicants must, with certain exceptions, show that the drug for which they are seeking approval contains the same active ingredient in the same strength and dosage form as the “listed drug,” which is a version of the drug that was previously approved. ANDA applicants do not have to repeat the extensive clinical testing otherwise necessary to gain approval of a new drug application (NDA). The only clinical data required in an ANDA are data to show that the drug that is the subject of the ANDA is bioequivalent to the listed drug. The 1984 amendments include what is now section 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(7)), which requires FDA to publish a list of all approved drugs. FDA publishes this list as part of the “Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations,” which is known generally as the “Orange Book.” Under FDA regulations, drugs are removed from the list if the agency withdraws or suspends approval of the drug's NDA or ANDA for reasons of safety or effectiveness, or if FDA determines that the listed drug was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness (21 CFR 314.162). Regulations also provide that the agency must make a determination as to whether a listed drug was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness before an ANDA that refers to that listed drug may be approved (§ 314.161(a)(1) (21 CFR 314.161(a)(1))). FDA may not approve an ANDA that does not refer to a listed drug. On May 1, 2007, Kendle International, on behalf of Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., submitted a citizen petition (Docket No. 2007P-0172/CP1) to FDA under 21 CFR 10.30. The petition requests that the agency determine whether MINOCIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Capsules EQ 75 mg base (NDA 050-649), manufactured by Triax Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (Triax), was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. MINOCIN is a tetracycline-class antibiotic medicine used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. MINOCIN Capsules EQ 75 mg base was approved on February 12, 2001. Our records show that the 75 mg strength of this product was marketed for a short period of time in 2001. MINOCIN Capsules EQ 75 mg base were discontinued in September 2001 and the drug product was moved from the prescription drug product list to the “Discontinued Drug Product List” section of the Orange Book. FDA has reviewed its records and, under § 314.161, has determined that MINOCIN Capsules EQ 75 mg base was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. The petitioner identified no data or other information suggesting that MINOCIN Capsules EQ 75 mg base was withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. FDA has independently evaluated relevant literature and data for possible postmarketing adverse events and has found no information that would indicate that this product was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. Accordingly, the agency will continue to list MINOCIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Capsules EQ 75 mg base in the “Discontinued Drug Product List” section of the Orange Book. The “Discontinued Drug Product List” delineates, among other items, drug products that have been discontinued from marketing for reasons other than safety or effectiveness. ANDAs that refer to minocycline hydrochloride capsules EQ 75 mg base may be approved by the agency if all other legal and regulatory requirements for the approval of ANDAs are met. If FDA determines that labeling for this drug product should be revised to meet current standards, the agency will advise ANDA applicants to submit such labeling. Dated: February 21, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E8-3879 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Cancer Care for Uninsured Individuals: A Feasibility Study

(NCI)*Summary:* Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health

(NIH)has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on December 21, 2007 (Vol. 72, No. 245, p. 72741 and allowed 60-days for public comment. One public comment was received that questioned why the study was not funded by University of Alabama

(UAB)funds. A response was made on February 8, 2008, that indicated that UAB was funding this study. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. *Proposed Collection:* *Title:* Cancer Care For Uninsured Individuals: A Feasibility Study. *Type of Information Collection Request:* New. *Need and Use of Information Collection:* The purpose of this information collection is to assess the feasibility of obtaining health insurance information for participants of the Prostate, Lung, Colon and Ovarian

(PLCO)Cancer Screening Trial participants from health care providers and self reports. The ultimate objective is to compare the health care utilization of insured and uninsured PLCO participants. The PLCO data provides a unique opportunity to study health care seeking behavior after an abnormal cancer screening test and the effect of lack of health insurance. Participants who had positive cancer screening tests were referred to their doctors for follow-up care. No additional care was provided by the trial. The study collected detailed information on tests received for diagnosis, clinical presentation of disease, and cancer treatment. Since the PLCO original data collection had not recorded the health insurance of participants at the time of their screening, it is necessary to collect it retrospectively. This feasibility study will request information from 50 physicians and 150 participants. The aims are to determine the:

(1)Total number of physicians to be contacted to obtain insurance information on all PLCO participants who had a positive cancer screening test;

(2)Percentage of physicians willing and able to provide insurance information;

(3)Percentage of participants with and without insurance;

(4)Number of participants for whom insurance status can be only determined by self report;

(5)Percentage of PLCO participants who accept to respond to the survey;

(6)Percentage of individuals who are willing to provide information on insurance status; and,

(7)Potential proportion of PLCO participants without health insurance. These results will be used to design a study to examine the health care behavior of insured and uninsured PLCO participants. This is relevant to understand the results of the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial and other screening trials currently being conducted in the U.S. The success of these trials is conditional on participants' access to care following a recommendation for follow-up. Uninsured individuals may be more likely to join these trials than insured ones in order to get free preventive care. They may also be more likely to not seek, or delay seeking, care after an abnormal screening test even though they are encouraged to get care and they may be highly motivated to receive the best care possible. It is relevant for other decision makers to understand whether uninsured persons are receiving appropriate care after abnormal screening results. The efforts to control cancer disease and the loss of life associated with it are concentrated on population wide screening. These endeavors may be compromised if a significant proportion of the population does not get appropriate follow-up after screening or does not get the care known to be effective for their disease. *Frequency of Response:* One time. *Affected Public:* Individuals and households; businesses or other for-profit. *Type of Respondents:* Individuals older than 55 who participated in the PLCO Screening trial and physicians who provided care for them. The annual reporting burden is shown in the following table. Type of respondents Number of respondents Frequency of response Average burden hours per response Annual hour burden PLCO participants 150 1 5 minutes (0.083) 12.5 Physicians office staff 50 1 20 minutes (0.333) 16.7 Totals 200 29.2 The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $487.50. There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report. *Request for Comments:* Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. *Direct Comments To OMB:* Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Attention: NIH Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, at *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* or by fax to 202-395-6974. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact: Dr. Maria Pisu, Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, MT 628, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4410, or call non-toll-free number

(205)975-7366 or e-mail your request, including your address to: *mpisu@uab.edu* *Comments Due Date:* Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30-days of the date of this publication. Dated: February 20, 2008. Vivian Horovitch-Kelley, NCI Project Clearance Liaison Office, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E8-3836 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing. ADDRESSES: Licensing information and copies of the U.S. patent applications listed below may be obtained by writing to the indicated licensing contact at the Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health, 6011 Executive Boulevard, Suite 325, Rockville, Maryland 20852-3804; telephone: 301/496-7057; fax: 301/402-0220. A signed Confidential Disclosure Agreement will be required to receive copies of the patent applications. A Pharmacophore for Isatin-β-Thiosemicarbazone Compounds With MDR1-Inverse Activity *Description of Technology:* One of the major hindrances to successful cancer chemotherapy is multi-drug resistance (MDR), which is frequently caused by the increased expression or activity of ABC transporter proteins. Research has generally been directed to overcoming MDR during cancer therapy by inhibiting the activity of ABC transporters. However, compounds that inhibit ABC transporter activity often elicit strong and undesirable side-effects, restricting their usefulness in therapy. In an alternative approach to reducing the debilitating effects of MDR in cancer therapy, scientists at the National Cancer Institute identified a family of compounds whose antiproliferative effects were actually enhanced in cells with MDR. These compounds included NSC 73306, a specific compound that increased the chemosensitivity of cells that overexpress ABC transporters without inhibiting ABC transporter activity. This invention concerns new analogs of NSC 73306 with improved selectivity and solubility, and the use of the analogs as therapeutics. *Applications:* Treatment of cancers associated with multi-drug resistance, either alone or in combination with other therapeutics. Development of a pharmacophore for improved effectiveness in treating cancers associated with multi-drug resistance. *Advantages:* The agents capitalize on one of the most common drawbacks to cancer therapies

(MDR)by using it as an advantage to treating cancer. Increased specificity allows these analogs to be tailored to treating cancers associated with the overexpression and hyperactivity of particular ABC transporters. Increased solubility allows greater access of the agent to tumor cells, increasing therapeutic effectiveness of the agents. *Benefits:* Cancer is the second leading cause of death in United States and it is estimated that there will be approximately 600,000 deaths caused by cancer in 2007. Improving the quality of life and duration of life of cancer patients will depend on chemotherapies with increased effectiveness and reduced toxicity, thus this technology can contribute significantly to a social cause. Furthermore, small molecule cancer therapy technologies have a potential market of more than $2 billion. *Inventors:* Matthew D. Hall et al. (NCI). *U.S. Patent Status:* Provisional U.S. Application (HHS Reference No. E-017-2008/0-US-01). *Licensing Contact:* David A. Lambertson, PhD; 301-435-4632; *lambertsond@mail.nih.gov.* *Collaborative Research Opportunity:* The National Cancer Institute's Laboratory of Cell Biology is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate, or commercialize for the clinic, compounds that demonstrate MDR1-inverse activity. Please contact John D. Hewes, PhD at 301-435-3121 or *hewesj@mail.nih.gov* for more information. An Improved Non Viral System for Tumor Specific Suicide Gene Therapy *Description of Technology:* Numerous tumor specific promoters have been identified and developed for targeted gene therapy. Survivin promoter activity is upregulated in 75% of tumors, however the activity is specific but low, resulting in sub-optimal suicide gene expression. Combination of survivin promoter with Bax, a proapoptotic gene, previously used in such therapy has demonstrated low efficacy. Scientists at NCI have made a plasmid construct consisting of survivin promoter driven mutant form of bax that is constitutively active. This construct is more potent than the wild type bax, improving its efficacy several-fold, while, retaining specificity for tumors, as determined by in vitro and in vivo studies. This new technology does not use CMV or SV-40 promoters, alleviating the need for modifications for commercialization. *Advantages:* Can be used with cationic liposomes or other DNA delivery systems. Can be incorporated into adenoviral and lentiviral vectors. Excludes viral promoters. Can be modified easily to use other promoters/suicide genes. *Applications:* Cancer therapeutics Targeted Gene therapy *Market:* In patients with advanced solid tumors or recurrences despite surgery, chemotherapy can provide quality survival. However, responses are usually partial, often disappointingly brief and unpredictable and coupled with side effects. These limitations of traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy make it necessary to explore other therapies such as targeted gene therapy. Viruses, while the carrier of choice in most gene therapy studies, present a variety of potential problems to the patient—toxicity, immune and inflammatory responses, and gene control and targeting issues. In addition, there is a fear that the viral vector may recover its ability to cause disease in the patient. Our new technology addresses some of the above issues making it a suitable agent for cancer and gene therapy. *Development Status:* Early. *Inventors:* Himanshu Garg and Robert P. Blumenthal (NCI). *Patent Status:* HHS Reference No. E-245-2007/0—Research Tool. Patent protection is not being sought for this technology. *Licensing Status:* Available for non-exclusive licensing. *Licensing Contact:* John Stansberry, PhD; 301-435-5236; *stansbej@mail.nih.gov* . *Collaborative Research Opportunity:* The National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate, or commercialize tumor specific suicide gene therapy using survivin promoter driven mutant bax. Please contact John D. Hewes, PhD at 301-435-3121 or *hewesj@mail.nih.gov* for more information. Eeyarestatins: Novel Deubiquitination Inhibitors for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Cancers *Description of Technology:* The ubiquitin-proteasome system has recently been recognized to play a central role in tumor biology. Bortezomib, an inhibitor of the chymotrypsin-like activity of the proteasome, has clinical activity in a variety of hematologic malignancies and is FDA approved for use in Multiple Myeloma and Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The present invention for the first time describes that Eeyarestatins, a new class of small molecules, are potential anti-cancer agents. The compounds inhibit the deubiquitination of proteins by targeting the deubiquitination enzymes in the protein degradation pathway. More specifically, the inventors have demonstrated that the Eeyarestatins successfully kill different leukemia and lymphoma cell lines as well as leukemia cells isolated from patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia by inducing the expression of Noxa, a pro-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 protein family. Additionally, Eeyarestatins are active against cells that are resistant to Bortezomib and thus can be effective against drug-resistant tumors. *Applications:* Eeyarestatins can be developed for the treatment of deubiquitination related disorders such as cancers and proliferative disorders. Eeyarestatins can potentially have broader use against HIV and immune related disorders considering the role of deubiquitination in budding of retroviruses and immune regulation. *Advantages:* Eeyarestatins are active against cells that are resistant to Bortezomib. *In vitro* data shows activity of Eeyarestatins against primary cells from patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Clinical trials show that Bortezomib is inactive against patients suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukemia. *Market:* The current cancer chemotherapeutic market is valued at $42 billion and expected to grow. Additionally, this compound has potential use in HIV and immune related disorders. *Development Status: In vitro* studies are completed and *in vivo* animal model studies are planned. *Inventors:* Adrian Wiestner (NHLBI), Yihong Ye (NIDDK), Qiuyan Wang (NIDDK), Helena Mora-Jensen (NHLBI) *Publication:* Q Wang, L Li, Y Ye. Inhibition of p97-dependent protein degradation by Eeyarestatin I. J Biol Chem. 2008 Jan 16; Epub ahead of print, doi 10.1074/jbc.M708347200. *Patent Status:* U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/961,202 filed 17 Jul 2007 (HHS Reference No. E-208-2007/0-US-01) *Licensing Status:* Available for exclusive or non-exclusive licensing. *Licensing Contact:* Surekha Vathyam; 301-435-4076; *vathyams@mail.nih.gov* . *Collaborative Research Opportunity:* The National Institutes of Health laboratories of Dr. Adrian Wiestner (NHLBI) and Dr. Yihong Ye (NIDDK) are seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate, or commercialize Eeyarestatins. Please contact Dr. Wiestner (301-594-6855, *wiestnera@mail.nih.gov* ) or Dr. Ye (301-594-0845, *yihongy@mail.nih.gov* ) for more information. Synergistic Effect of TGF-Beta Blockade and Immunogenic Agents on Tumors *Description of Technology:* Overcoming immune suppression in cancer patients is a major challenge for the success of cancer immunotherapy. TGF-β and its receptors are expressed in essentially all tissues, and they have been found to be important in many cellular processes including cell growth inhibition. The inhibition of TGF-β signaling has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on tumor growth. However, TGF-β also has immunosuppressive properties. Cancer vaccines are one of many therapies available for treatment and prevention. In particular, vaccines that elicit immune responses have been used to treat or control tumor growth that has evaded immunosurveillance. However, these vaccines have demonstrated limited success. Available for licensing is a method for synergistically affecting tumor growth involving the administration of an agent that blocks the TGF-β signaling pathway, in combination with an immunogenic agent. The agent that blocks the TGF-β signaling pathway may inhibit the immunosuppressive effects of TGF-β, while the immunogenic agent is believed to enhance an immune response. Surprisingly, the combination of such elements produces a synergistic effect. The administration of the 1D11.16 anti-TGF-β antibody in combination with the human papilloma virus E7(49-57) peptide enhances tumor regression in an animal model. The administration of the 1D11.16 anti-TGF-β antibody in combination with irradiated CT26 cells enhances tumor regression in another mouse model. The investigators found that administering the combination of agents is more effective than the sum of their individual effects. *Applications:* A method of cancer combination therapy based on immunotherapeutics. *Development Status:* The invention is in the clinical stages of development. *Inventors:* Masaki Terabe

(NCI)et al. *Publications:* 1. PCT patent publication WO 2006/089251, August 24, 2006. 2. M Terabe et al. Transforming growth factor-beta production and myeloid cells are an effector mechanism through which CD1d-restricted T cells block cytotoxic T lymphocyte-mediated tumor immunosurveillance: abrogation prevents tumor recurrence. J Exp Med. 2003 Dec 1;198(11):1741-1752. *Patent Status:* U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/654,329 filed 17 Feb 2005 (HHS Reference No. E-019-2005/0-US-01); PCT Application No. PCT/US2006/005888 filed 16 Feb 2006 (HHS Reference No. E-019-2005/0-PCT-02); U.S. Patent Application No. 11/816,410 filed 15 Aug 2007 (HHS Reference No. E-019-2005/0-US-06) *Licensing Status:* Available for exclusive and non-exclusive licensing. *Licensing Contact:* Jennifer Wong; 301-435-4633; *wongje@mail.nih.gov.* Biologically Active Macrolides, Compositions and Uses Thereof *Description of Technology:* The current invention embodies the identification of a novel class of potent vacuolar-type (H+)-ATPase-inhibitory compounds. Vacuolar-type (H+)-ATPases are present in many tissues and cells of the body and are involved in the maintenance of various physiological functions. The modification of these functions, via inhibition of vacuolar-type (H+)-ATPases, may represent an effective means of treating various disease states, including Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and osteoporosis. In addition, these inhibitors may also be of particular value for use against cancer, as vacuolar-type (H+)-ATPases have been implicated in processes relating to cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, tumor cell invasiveness, metastasis, and drug resistance. *Inventors:* Michael R. Boyd (NCI), Kirk R. Gustafson (NCI), et al. *Patent Status:* U.S. Patent No. 7,144,918 issued 05 Dec 2006 (HHS Reference No. E-203-2000/0-US-04); U.S. Patent Application No. 11/435,189 filed 16 May 2006 (HHS Reference No. E-203-2000/08-US-08) *Licensing Status:* Available for exclusive and non-exclusive licensing. *Licensing Contact:* Adaku Nwachukwu, J.D.; 301-435-5560; *madua@mail.nih.gov* . Human p53 Mutations and a Genetic System in Yeast for Functional Identification of Human p53 Mutations *Description of Technology:* The tumor suppressor gene p53, a key regulator of cellular mechanisms that maintain genome integrity, is the most commonly inactivated gene target associated with neoplastic transformation. p53 is mutated in about 50% of all human tumors and more than 80% of these mutations are missense, leading to single amino acid changes. This invention relates to human p53 mutants and identification methods using screening assays in the yeast *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* to functionally categorize expressed p53 mutant proteins at varying levels of expression towards several human target response sequences. Additionally, the invention relates to methods of detecting or generating novel human p53 mutations with properties that can include toxicity in yeast and growth suppression in human cells, enhanced or reduced transactivation relative to wildtype p53, altered promoter selectivity, and reactivation by mutation or chemical modification of common tumor mutations for the transactivation function of major p53 downstream genes. In particular, the inventors have discovered a V122A p53 mutation exhibits strong cell proliferation inhibition. This feature suggests that p53 alleles such as V122A might be valuable both for functional studies of p53-regulated cellular responses and possibly for p53 based cancer gene therapy. *Applications:* Cancer therapeutics. Model to screen for small molecules or peptides that can modify p53 functions. Pharmaceutical screen for p53 drug modifiers. *Market:* An estimated 1,444,920 new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. in 2007. Cancer drug market is estimated to be $50 billion a year in 2010. *Development Status:* The technology is currently in the pre-clinical stage of development. *Inventors:* Michael A. Resnick and Alberto Inga (NIEHS) *Publications:* 1. A Jegga, A Inga, D Menendez, BJ Aronow, MA Resnick. Functional evolution of the p53 regulatory network through its target response elements. Proc Natl Acad Sci. USA. 2008 Jan 22;105(3):944-949. 2. MM Horvath, X Wang, MA Resnick, DA Bell. Divergent evolution of human p53 binding sites: cell cycle versus apoptosis. PLoS Genet. 2007 Jul;3(7):1284-1295. 3. D Menendez, A Inga, J Snipe,O Krysiak, G Schönfelder, MA Resnick. A single-nucleotide polymorphism in a half-binding site creates p53 and estrogen receptor control of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1. Mol Cell Biol. 2007 Apr;27(7):2590-2600. 4. P Monti, Y Ciribilli, J Jordan, P Menichini, DM Umbach, MA Resnick, L Luzzato, A Inga, G Fronza. Transcriptional functionality of germ line p53 mutants influences cancer phenotype. Clin Can Res. 2006 Jul 1;13(13):3789-3795. 5. D Menendez, A Inga, J Jordan, MA Resnick. Changing the p53 master regulatory network: *ELEMENTary* , my dear Mr. Watson. Oncogene. 2007 Apr 2;26(15):2191-2201. 6. D Menendez, A Inga, J Jordan, MA Resnick. The biological impact of the human master regulator p53 can be altered by mutations that change the spectrum and expression of its target genes. Mol Cell Biol. 2006 Mar;26(6):2297-2308. 7. DJ Tomso, A Inga, D Menendez, G Pittman, M Campbell, D Bell, MA Resnick. Functionally distinct polymorphic sequences in the human genome that are targets for p53 transactivation. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2005 May 3;102(18):6431-6436. 8. MA Resnick and A Inga. Functional mutations in the sequence-specific transcription factor p53 and implications for master genes of diversity. Proc Nat Acad Sci USA. 2003 Aug 19;100(17):9934-9939. 9. A Inga, F Storici, TA Darden, MA Resnick. Differential transactivation by the p53 transcription factor is highly dependent on p53 level and promoter target sequence. Mol Cell Biol. 2002 Dec;22(24):8612-8625, 2002. *Patent Status:* U.S. Patent No. 7,256,260 issued 14 Aug 2007 (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-US-07) U.S. Patent Application No. 11/893,037 filed 14 Aug 2007 (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-US-09) European Patent Application No. 0094897.0 filed 28 July 2007, recently allowed (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-EP-05) Australian Patent No. 784293 issued 14 Aug 2007 (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-AU-03) Australian Patent Application No. 2006202361 filed 2 Jun 2006 (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-AU-08) Canadian Patent Application No. 2380631 filed 28 July 2000 (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-CA-04) Japanese Patent Application No. 2001-514117 filed 28 July 2000 (HHS Reference No. E-183-1999/0-JP-03) *Licensing Status:* Available for exclusive or non-exclusive licensing. *Licensing Contact:* Jennifer Wong; 301-435-4633; *wongje@mail.nih.gov* . Dated: February 21, 2008. Steven M. Ferguson, Director, Division of Technology Development and Transfer, Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E8-3837 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health. The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. *Name of Committee:* Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health. *Date:* March 17, 2008. *Time:* 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Agenda:* Provide advice to the Office of Research on Women's Health

(ORWH)on appropriate research activities with respect to women's health and related studies to be undertaken by the national research institutes; to provide recommendations regarding ORWH activities; to meet the mandates of the office; and for discussion of scientific issues. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, Building 31, 31 Center Drive, Conference Room 6, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Contact Person:* Joyce Rudick, Director, Programs & Management, Office of Research on Women's Health, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, Building 1, Room 201, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301/402-1770. Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Information is also available on the Institute's/Center's home page: *http://www.od.nih.gov/orwh/* , where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.14, Intramural Research Training Award; 93.22, Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds; 93.232, Loan Repayment Program for Research Generally; 93.39, Academic Research Enhancement Award; 93.936, NIH Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research Loan Repayment Program; 93.187, Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: February 21, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 08-888 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]

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