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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: Form G-884, request for the return of original document(s); OMB Control No. 1615-0100. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until May 5, 2008. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529.

Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to

(202)272-8352 or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0100 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

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

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *Overview of this information collection:*

(1)Type of Information Collection: Extension of an existing information collection.

(2)Title of the Form/Collection: Request for the Return of Original Document(s).

(3)Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form G-884. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: *Primary:* Individuals or households. The information provided will be used by the USCIS to determine whether a person is eligible to obtain original document(s) contained in an alien file.

(5)An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 7,500 responses at 30 minutes (0.50) per response.

(6)An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 3,750 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.regulations.gov/.* We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, Telephone number 202-272-8377. Dated: February 27, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-4134 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: Form G-845, Document Verification Request, and Document Verification Request Supplement; OMB Control No. 1615-0101. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until May 5, 2008. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to

(202)272-8352 or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0101 in the subject box. During this 60-day period USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form G-845 and Supplement. Should USCIS decide to revise the Form G-845 and Supplement it will advise the public when it publishes the 30-day notice in the **Federal Register** in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public will then have 30 days to comment on any revisions to the Form G-845 and Supplement. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

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

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

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

(1)Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection.

(2)Title of the Form/Collection: Document Verification Request and Document Verification Request Supplement.

(3)Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Forms G-845 and G-845 Supplement. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: *Primary:* Individuals and Households. The information collection allow for the verification of immigration status of certain persons applying for benefits under certain entitlement programs.

(5)An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 500,000 responses at 5 minutes (.083 hours) per response.

(6)An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 41,500 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.regulations.gov/.* We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, Telephone number 202-272-8377. Dated: February 28, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-4136 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition; OMB Control No. 1615-0044. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until May 5, 2008. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352, or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov* . When submitting comments by e-mail, please add the OMB Control No. 1615-0044 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:

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

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

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

(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of an existing information collection.

(2)* Title of the Form/Collection:* Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form I-824. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Individuals or Households. The Form I-824 facilitates a request from a petitioner or applicant for further action on a previously approved petition or application, or it can be used by a U.S. citizen to notify the Department of State of his or her U.S. citizenship status.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 43,772 responses at 25 minutes (.416 hours) per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 18,209 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.regulations.gov/* . We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, Telephone number 202-272-8377. Dated: February 27, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-4137 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Lay Order Period—General Order Merchandise AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments; extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0079. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Lay Order Period—General Order Merchandise. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Information Services Group, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229, Tel.

(202)344-1429. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address:

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

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

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operations, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Lay Order Period—General Order Merchandise Cost Submissions. *OMB Number:* 1651-0079. *Form Number:* N/A. *Abstract:* This collection is required to ensure that the operator of an arriving carrier, or transfer agent shall notify a bonded warehouse proprietor of the presence of merchandise that has remained at the place of arrival or unlading without entry beyond the time period provided for by regulation. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. *Type of Review:* Extension (without change). *Affected Public:* Businesses, Institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 390. *Estimated Number of Responses:* 12,675. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 32.5 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 12,675. Dated: February 27, 2008. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. E8-4096 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Establishment of a Container Station AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0040. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Establishment of a Container Station. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESS: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Information Services Group, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229, Tel.

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

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

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Establishment of a Container Station. *OMB Number:* 1651-0040. *Form Number:* N/A *Abstract:* This collection is an application to establish a container station for the vaning and devaning of cargo. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. *Type of Review:* Extension (without change). *Affected Public:* Businesses, Institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 205. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 3 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 615. Dated: February 27, 2008. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. E8-4097 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Declaration for Unaccompanied Articles AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0030. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Declaration for Unaccompanied Articles. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Information Services Group, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC. 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229, Tel.

(202)344-1429. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address:

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

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden of the collection of information; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(d)ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Declaration for Unaccompanied Articles. *OMB Number:* 1651-0030. *Form Number:* CBP Form-255. *Abstract:* This collection is completed by each arriving passenger for each parcel or container which is being sent from an Insular Possession at a late date. This declaration allows that traveler to claim their appropriate allowable exemption. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. *Type of Review:* Extension (without change). *Affected Public:* Businesses, Individuals, Institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 7,500. *Estimated Number of Responses:* 15,000. *Estimated Time per Response:* 5 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,250. Dated: February 27, 2008. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. E8-4098 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Notice of Detention AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0073. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Notice of Detention. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Information Services Group, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229, Tel.

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

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden of the collection of information; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(d)ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Notice of Detention. *OMB Number:* 1651-0073. *Form Number:* N/A. *Abstract:* CBP is empowered to detain merchandise when a violation of the laws relating to the admissibility of merchandise is suspected and issue a Notice of Detention to the responsible party. Any recipient of a Notice of Detention may respond by providing more information to CBP in order to facilitate the determination regarding admissibility of the merchandise. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. *Type of Review:* Extension (without change). *Affected Public:* Businesses, Institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,350. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 2 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 2,700. Dated: February 27, 2008. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. E8-4100 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Bonded Warehouse Regulations AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0041. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Bonded Warehouse Regulations. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Information Services Group, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2.C, Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2.C, Washington, DC 20229, Tel.

(202)344-1429. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address:

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

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

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Bonded Warehouse Regulations. *OMB Number:* 1651-0041. *Form Number:* N/A. *Abstract:* 19 CFR Part 19 sets forth requirements for bonded warehouses. This includes applications needed to establish a bonded warehouse; to receive free materials for the warehouse; and to make alterations, suspensions, relocation or discontinuance of a bonded warehouse. *Current Actions:* This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date, without change to the burden hours. *Type of Review:* Extension (without change). *Affected Public:* Businesses, Institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 198. *Estimated Total Annual Responses:* 9,254. *Estimated Time per Response:* 32 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 4,910. Dated: February 27, 2008. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. E8-4109 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application To Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman (Form I-408) AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0106. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Application To Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman (Form I-408). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Information Services Group, Room 3.2.C, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, *Attn.:* Tracey Denning, Room 3.2.C, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229, Tel. 202-344-1429. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant aspects of the information collection. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Application To Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman. *OMB Number:* 1651-0106. *Form Number:* I-408. *Abstract:* This form is used by owner, agent, consignee, master or commanding of any vessel or aircraft to obtain permission from CBP to pay off or discharge any alien crewman. *Current Actions:* There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. *Type of Review:* Extension (without change). *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 85,000. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 25 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 35,360. Dated: February 27, 2008. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. E8-4110 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5187-N-06] Housing Counseling Program—Biennial Agency Performance Review AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. HUD-approved agencies are non-profit and government organizations that provide housing services. The information collected allows HUD to monitor and provide oversight for agencies approved to participate in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, the information collected is used to ensure that participating agencies comply with program policies and regulations and to determine if agencies remain eligible to maintain an approval status. Housing counseling aids tenants and homeowners in improving their housing conditions and in meeting the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* April 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2502-NEW) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian Deitzer at *Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone

(202)402-8048. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the Information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)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;

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *This notice also lists the following information:* *Title of Proposal:* Housing Counseling Program—Biennial Agency Performance Review. *OMB Approval Number:* 2502-NEW. *Form Numbers:* HUD-9910. *Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use:* HUD-approved agencies are non-profit and government organizations that provide housing services. The information collected allows HUD to monitor and provide oversight for agencies approved to participate in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, the information collected is used to ensure that participating agencies comply with program policies and regulations and to determine if agencies remain eligible to maintain an approval status. Housing counseling aids tenants and homeowners in improving their housing conditions and in meeting the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership. *Frequency of Submission:* Biennially. Number of respondents Annual responses × Hours per response = Burden hours Reporting Burden 583 1 2.49 1,457 *Total Estimated Burden Hours:* 1,457. *Status:* New Collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: February 26, 2008. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8-4062 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5187-N-07] Application for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grant Programs and Quality Assurance Plans AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. This information collection is required in conjunction with the issuance of Notice of Funding Availability for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Programs that are authorized under Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550, Section 1011, and other legislation. The quality Assurance Plan is obtained after the award of grants. DATES: *Comments Due Date: April 3, 2008.* ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2539-0015) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian Deitzer at *Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone

(1)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;

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *This notice also lists the following information:* *Title of Proposal:* Application for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grant Programs and Quality Assurance Plans. *OMB Approval Number:* 2539-0015. *Form Numbers:* SF-424, SF-424-Suppl., HUD-424-CBW, 27061, 27300, 2880, 2990, 2991, 2993, 2994, 96008, 96010, 96011, 96012, 96013, 96014, 96015, SF-LLL. *Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use:* This information collection is required in conjunction with the issuance of Notice of Funding Availability for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Programs that are authorized under Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550, Section 1011, and other legislation. The quality Assurance Plan is obtained after the award of grants. *Frequency of Submission:* On occasion, Other One time. Number of respondents Annual responses × Hours per response = Burden hours Reporting Burden 250 1.32 65.93 21,760 *Total Estimated Burden Hours:* 21,760. *Status:* Revision of a currently approved collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: February 26, 2008. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8-4057 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, ND AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce that our Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan

(Plan)and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for Arrowwood national wildlife refuge (Refuge) is available. This Final Plan describes how the Service intends to manage the refuge for the next 15 years. ADDRESSES: A copy of the Plan may be obtained by writing to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuge Planning, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225; or by download from *http://mountain-prairie.fws.gov/planning.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Spratt, 303-236-4366 (phone); 303-236-4792 (fax); or *Michael_Spratt@fws.gov* (e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 7168 on September 4, 1935, “establishing Arrowwood Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.” Now known as Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, the 15,973-acre Refuge is in east-central North Dakota. The Refuge covers 14 miles of the James River Valley in Foster and Stutsman counties, approximately 30 miles north of Jamestown. The purposes of the Refuge are for use by migratory birds with emphasis on waterfowl and other water birds; the conservation of fish and wildlife resources; use as an inviolate sanctuary; or for any other management purposes, for migratory birds; and a Refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The Refuge lies on the Central Flyway migratory corridor and is an important stopover for many birds. The prairie grassland and wetland complex habitats provide nesting and feeding habitat for waterfowl in the spring and summer. Hundreds of thousands of waterfowl migrate through the area and use the wetlands in the spring and fall for feeding and resting. The Refuge contains approximately 6,000 acres of native prairie; 5,340 acres of seed grasses; 3,850 acres of wetlands; 660 acres of wooded ravines and riparian woodlands; and 125 acres of planted trees including shelterbelts. It is important to note that 3,430 acres of wetlands are managed impoundments and pools. Public use and recreation at the Refuge includes the six priority wildlife-dependent uses: Hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, interpretation, and environmental education. The draft Plan and environmental assessment

(EA)was made available to the public for review and comment following the announcement in the **Federal Register** on March 22, 2007 (72 FR 13508-13509). The draft Plan and EA identified and evaluated three alternatives for managing the Refuge for the next 15 years. Under Alternative A, the No Action alternative, the Service would manage habitats, wildlife, programs, and facilities at current levels as time, staff, and funds allow. There would be an emphasis on waterfowl migration and reproduction habitat. The Service would not develop any new management, restoration, or education programs at the Refuge. Target elevations of each wetland impoundment would be managed independently to achieve optimal habitat conditions. Alternative B would maximize the biological potential of the Refuge for both wetland and upland habitats, and support a well-balanced and diverse flora and fauna representative of the Prairie Pothole Region. A scientific-based monitoring program would be developed as part of the habitat management plan (HMP). Public use opportunities would be expanded with the construction of additional facilities and development of educational programs. Alternative C, the Proposed Action, would include those features described in Alternative B, as well as including a plan to improve the water quality entering the Refuge, and reducing peak flows in the upper James River watershed during spring runoff and summer rainfall events. This watershed management component would include working with private landowners through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife program and other federal, state, and private conservation programs. The focus would be to protect and restore wetlands and grasslands, and reduce the impact on water quality from cropland and livestock operations. Improving the health of the upper James River watershed would not only benefit wildlife habitat in the watershed and at the Refuge, it would also benefit the Jamestown Reservoir and all downstream users. The Service is furnishing this notice to advise other agencies and the public of the availability of the final Plan, to provide information on the desired conditions for the refuges, and to detail how the Service will implement management strategies. Based on the review and evaluation of the information contained in the EA, the Regional Director has determined that implementation of the Final Plan does not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment within the meaning of Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Dated: February 26, 2008. Gary G. Mowad, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8-4087 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Gaming AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Approved Tribal—State Class III Gaming Amendment. SUMMARY: This notice publishes an approval of Amendment II of the Amended and Restated Class III Gaming Compact between the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the State of Oregon. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 4, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Skibine, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240,

(202)219-4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988

(IGRA)Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2710, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the **Federal Register** notice of approved Tribal—State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. This Amendment revises the video lottery terminal definition, removes some check cashing restrictions, and addresses the proposed new Oregon State Police billing plan. Dated: February 25, 2008. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E8-4059 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4N-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Notice of Intent To Prepare the Caliente Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Bakersfield Field Office, CA AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Intent. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Bakersfield Field Office intends to revise the Resource Management Plan

(RMP)for public lands and mineral estate within the Bakersfield Field Office, and prepare an associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The RMP revision will update the existing Caliente Resource Management Plan. This notice initiates the public scoping process and provides information regarding public scoping meetings. DATES: The public scoping process is initiated upon the date of publication of this notice. Formal scoping will end 60 days after publication of this notice; however, collaboration with the public will continue throughout the planning process. The BLM will hold public scoping meetings to identify relevant issues, and will announce these meetings at least 15 days in advance of the meetings through local news media, newsletters, and the BLM Web site: *http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield.html* . Formal opportunities for public participation will also be provided upon publication of the Draft RMP/EIS. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web Site: *http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield.html* . • E-mail: *cacalrmp@ca.blm.gov* . • Fax:

(661)391-6041. • Mail: Caliente RMP, Bureau of Land Management, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined at the Bakersfield Field Office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information and/or to have your name added to our mailing list, contact Steve Larson: Telephone

(661)391-6022; e-mail *cacalrmp@ca.blm.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document provides notice that the BLM office in Bakersfield, California, intends to revise an RMP and prepare an associated EIS for the BLM managed public lands and interests within the Bakersfield Field Office—exclusive of the California Coastal National Monument and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. This document also announces public scoping meetings. The planning area is located in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura Counties in California. This planning area encompasses approximately 400,000 acres of public land and an additional 450,000 acres of federal mineral estate. The plan will fulfill the needs and obligations set forth by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and BLM management policies. The BLM will work collaboratively with interested parties to identify the management decisions that are best suited to local, regional, and national needs and concerns. The purpose of the public scoping process is to determine relevant issues that will influence the scope of the environmental analysis and EIS alternatives. These issues also guide the planning process. You may submit comments on issues and planning criteria in writing to the BLM at any public scoping meeting, or you may submit them to the BLM using one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section above. To be most helpful, you should submit formal scoping comments within 30 days after the last public meeting. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, are available for public inspection in their entirety. The minutes and list of attendees for each scoping meeting will be available to the public and open for 30 days after the meeting to any participant who wishes to clarify the views he or she expressed. Preliminary issues and management concerns have been identified by BLM, other agencies, and in meetings with individuals and user groups. They represent the BLM's knowledge to date regarding the existing issues and concerns with current land management. The major issues that will be addressed in this planning effort include: Oil & gas leasing and development; management of threatened & endangered plant and animal species; land tenure adjustment; and recreation management. After public scoping comments are gathered, issues that are identified will be placed in one of three categories: 1. Issues to be resolved in the plan; 2. Issues to be resolved through policy or administrative action; or 3. Issues beyond the scope of this plan. The BLM will provide an explanation in the plan as to why issues are placed in categories two or three. In addition to these major issues, a number of management questions and concerns will be addressed in the plan. The public is encouraged to help identify these questions and concerns during the scoping phase. Preliminary planning criteria have been identified as: 1. The plan will establish new guidance and identify existing guidance upon which the BLM will rely in managing public lands within the Bakersfield Field Office. 2. The plan will be completed in compliance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and all other applicable laws. 3. The planning process will include an environmental impact statement that will comply with the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)standards. 4. The RMP/EIS will incorporate by reference the *Standards for Rangeland Health and Guidelines for Livestock Grazing Management.* 5. The RMP/EIS will incorporate by reference all prior wilderness designations and wilderness study area findings that affect public lands in the planning area. 6. The plan will provide determinations as required by special program and resource specific guidance detailed in Appendix C of the BLM's Planning Handbook. 7. Decisions in the plan will strive to be compatible with the existing plans and policies of adjacent local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies as long as the decisions are in conformance with Bureau policies on management of public lands. 8. The scope of analysis will be consistent with the level of analysis in approved plans and in accordance with Bureau-wide standards and program guidance. 9. Resource allocations must be reasonable and achievable within available technological and budgetary constraints. 10. The lifestyles and concerns of area residents will be recognized in the plan. 11. All lands within the California Coastal National Monument and the Carrizo Plain National Monument—both of which will be covered under separate resource management plans—will be dropped from the revised Caliente Resource Management Plan. 12. Decisions and management actions within the existing plan will be evaluated; those that are determined to still be valid will be carried forward into this revised RMP. The BLM will use an interdisciplinary approach to develop the plan in order to consider the variety of resource issues and concerns identified. Specialists with expertise in the following disciplines will be involved in the planning process: Outdoor recreation, archaeology, wildlife biology, botany, rangeland management, oil & gas, geology, realty, and fire management. Dated: January 29, 2008. Timothy Z. Smith, Bakersfield Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. E8-4071 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AZ-330-07-1232-EB-AZ07] Notice of Proposed Supplementary Rules on Public Lands Managed by the Lake Havasu Field Office, Arizona and California With Request for Comment AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Proposed Supplementary Rules for the Lake Havasu Field Office. SUMMARY: The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office is proposing supplementary rules to implement decisions of the Lake Havasu Field Office Resource Management Plan (2007), to protect valuable and fragile natural and cultural resources, and to provide for public safety and enjoyment. DATES: We invite public comments until May 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver all comments concerning the proposed supplementary rules to the Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406. E-mailed comments may be sent to *Lake_Havasu@blm.gov* ; or you may access the Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Henderson, Assistant Field Manager, or Michael Dodson, Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger, Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406; telephone 928-505-1200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Comment Procedure II. Background III. Discussion of Supplementary Rules IV. Procedural Matters I. Public Comment Procedure Written comments on the proposed supplementary rules should be specific, confined to issues pertinent to the proposed supplementary rules, and should explain the reason for any recommended change. Where possible, comments should reference the specific section or paragraph of the rule that the comment is addressing. BLM need not consider:

(a)comments that BLM receives after the close of the comment period (see DATES ), unless they are postmarked or electronically dated before the deadline, or

(b)comments delivered to an address other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES ). You may also access and comment on the proposed supplementary rules at the Federal eRulemaking Portal by following the instructions at that site (see ADDRESSES ). Comments, including names, street addresses, and other contact information of respondents, will be available for public review at the Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406, during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Before including your address, telephone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. II. Background The following supplementary rules are created to implement the Lake Havasu Resource Management Plan on public lands within the planning area, and for continued management of these specific areas: Lake Havasu Shoreline, Parker Strip Recreation Management Area, Craggy Wash, and Swansea Townsite. The Lake Havasu Field Office Resource Management Plan covers 1.3 million acres of public lands in Arizona and California, adjacent to the Colorado River in the counties of Mohave, Maricopa, and La Paz (Arizona), and San Bernardino (California). Authority for the designation of fee sites is the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) in (16 U.S.C. 6801-6814), which authorizes the BLM to charge fees at recreation sites through December 8, 2014. It provides for different kinds of fees, criteria for charging fees, public participation in determining fees, and the establishment of one interagency recreation pass. The BLM can use the revenues collected without further appropriation, and most of the funds are used for improvements at the recreation fee sites. The proposed supplementary rules for the Lake Havasu Resource Management Plan are part of the management of the BLM Lake Havasu Shoreline Program, initiated in 1997 for the management of shoreline recreation and riparian resources. The area includes the shoreline and boat-in sites as Federal recreation fee sites. The sites were developed as designated fee sites by Arizona State Parks while the lands were under a lease administered by the BLM. The lease was voluntarily terminated, leaving the sites to return to the jurisdiction of the BLM. The primary purpose of the Lake Havasu Shoreline Program is to provide areas for boating, camping, and day use. The recreation sites, designated as camps or day use sites, are in areas traditionally used by boat camping visitors. Arizona State Parks selected designated sites using criteria based on visitor use patterns, availability of shoreline access, and a need to establish sanitation facilities along heavily used shoreline areas. This program was established to accommodate the increasing demand for shoreline recreational sites, and to improve management of the natural resources. The designation of fee sites assures that specific locations are available for such use year after year. The Parker Strip Recreation Management Area experiences high visitor use and contains campgrounds, day use areas, off-highway vehicle use areas, boat ramps, picnic areas, concession operated resorts, and the Parker Dam Road National Backcountry Byway. The Craggy Wash area, located directly adjacent to the north side of the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport and east of State Route 95, is heavily used for dispersed camping during the cooler months of the year (October to April). The area is also frequented by target shooters, off-highway vehicles, sightseers, bicyclists, and hikers. Frequently, as many as 300 visitors may be in the area at one time. These supplementary rules replace existing rules for the Lake Havasu Shoreline, Aubrey Hills area, Craggy Wash area, Standard Wash area, Desert Bighorn Sheep Lambing Grounds (in Lake Havasu City, AZ), the Parker Strip Recreation Area (adjacent to the Colorado River in AZ and CA), and the Swansea Townsite (in La Paz County, AZ). Existing supplementary rules were published in the **Federal Register** on September 15, 2003 (68 FR 54004-54007). III. Discussion of Supplementary Rules The BLM has developed these proposed supplementary rules to manage continued multiple use of public lands. Under the authority of 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR 8365.1-6, the BLM establishes the following supplementary rules for public lands administered under the Lake Havasu Field Office Resource Management Plan. These proposed supplementary rules replace previous rules published in the **Federal Register** on September 15, 2003 (68 FR 54004) and May 21, 1998 (63 FR 27995). The proposed supplementary rules for the Lake Havasu Shoreline Area apply to the BLM-managed lands within 1,000 linear feet of the high water mark (450-foot elevation line) of Lake Havasu, located in Mohave and La Paz Counties in Arizona, and in San Bernardino County, California. These rules also apply to portions of Lake Havasu located within 500 linear feet of designated campsites, day use sites, fishing docks, boat docks, and swimming beaches. Included in this area are the following currently designated camps (listed by their location along the lake's Arizona shoreline from north to south): Bluebird Wren Cove (2 sites). Mallard Cove (6 sites). Teal Point (2 sites). Widgeon Key. Road Runner (2 sites). Solitude Cove. Balance Rock Cove. Friendly Island (4 sites). Goose Bay (2 sites). Pilot Rock (3 sites). Steamboat Cove (4 sites). Buzzard Cove. Eagle Cove. Eagle Point. Ewe Camp. Rachel's Camp. Linda's Camp. Sand Isle (3 sites). Standard Wash (3 sites). Echo Cove (3 sites). Coyote Cove (2 sites). BLM Camp (2 sites). Whyte's Retreat (2 sites). Rocky Landing (3 sites). Satellite Cove (3 sites). Hum Hum Cove (2 sites). Cove of the Little Foxes. Disneyland (3 sites). Gnat Keys (2 sites). Hi Isle (10 sites). Big Horn (2 sites). Bass Bay (2 sites). Larned Landing (3 sites). Bill Williams (5 sites). The proposed supplementary rules for the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area replace supplementary rules for the Parker Strip Recreation Area published on September 15, 2003 (68 FR 54004), and October 12, 1995 (60 FR 53194), and the supplementary rules for the Empire Landing and Crossroads Campgrounds, which are situated within the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area, published May 18, 1998 (63 FR 27316). These proposed supplementary rules apply to the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area, which is defined as: Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona T11N, R18W, Sec. 15, 16, 22, 28, and 34. T10N, R18W, Sec. 5 (W1/2, NW1/4, SW1/4), Sec. 6, Sec. 7, Lots 1-4, (NE1/4, N1/2, SE1/4, SW1/4, SE1/4) Sec. 18 (Lot 1, NW1/4, NE1/4). T10N, R19W, Sec. 12, Sec. 13 (N1/2, N1/2, N1/2, SW1/4, NE1/4, NW1/4, SE1/4, NE1/4, N1/2, SE1/4, NW1/4, SW1/4, NW1/4, W1/2, SW1/4), Sec. 14, 22 and 23, Section 24 (W1/2, NW1/4). San Bernardino Meridian, California T2N, R27E, all. T2N, R26E, Sec. 1, 11-15, 21-27 and 34-36. T1N, R26E, Sec. 2, 3, 10, and 11. The proposed rules for the Craggy Wash area replace supplementary rules for Craggy Wash published September 15, 2003 (68 FR 54004). The proposed supplementary rules for dispersed camping in the Craggy Wash area are necessary to manage the high volume of visitation to the area during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. The Craggy Wash area is defined as public lands located with the following legal description: Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona T14N, R20W, Sec. 4 (N1/2), Sec. 3 (N1/2), Sec. 2 (N1/2). T15N, R20W, Sec. 33, 34, 35, 36. The proposed supplementary rules for Swansea Townsite replace previously published rules. The Swansea Townsite area is defined as public lands located with the following legal description: Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona T10 N, R15W, Sec. 28, W1/2 SW1/4; Sec. 29, S1/2; Sec. 32, N1/2; Sec. 33, W1/2 NW1/4. IV. Procedural Matters The principal author of these supplementary rules is Michael Dodson, Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger, BLM Lake Havasu Field Office. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Order

(EO)12866) These supplementary rules are not significant and are not subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under EO 12866.

(1)These supplementary rules will not have an effect of $100 million or more on the economy. They will not adversely affect in a material way the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities.

(2)These supplementary rules will not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency.

(3)These supplementary rules do not alter the budgetary effects or entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of their recipients.

(4)These supplementary rules do not raise novel legal or policy issues. The supplementary rules will not affect legal commercial activity but merely contain rules of conduct for public use of a limited selection of public lands. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Department of the Interior certifies that these supplementary rules will not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ). The supplementary rules will not affect legal commercial activity but will govern conduct for public use of a limited selection of public lands. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) These supplementary rules do not constitute a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. These supplementary rules:

(1)Do not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. (See the discussion under Regulatory Planning and Review, above.)

(2)Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions. (See the discussion above under Regulatory Flexibility Act, above.)

(3)Do not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S. based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act These supplementary rules do not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 million per year. The supplementary rules do not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector. The supplementary rules have no effect on governmental or tribal entities. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) is not required. Takings (EO 12630) In accordance with EO 12630, the supplementary rules do not have significant takings implications. The enforcement provision in the supplementary rules does not include any language requiring or authorizing forfeiture of personal property or any property rights. Executive Order 12630 addresses concerns based on the Fifth Amendment dealing with private property taken for public use without compensation. The land covered by the supplementary rules is public land managed by the BLM; therefore, no private property is affected. A takings implications assessment is not required. Federalism (EO 13132) In accordance with EO 13132, the BLM finds that the supplementary rules do not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. The supplementary rules do not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between the National Government and the states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. The supplementary rules do not preempt state law. Civil Justice Reform (EO 12988) In accordance with EO 12988, we have determined that these supplementary rules do not unduly burden the judicial system and meet the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of the Order. Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments (EO 13175) In accordance with EO 13175, we have found that this final rule would not include policies that have tribal implications. The supplementary rules would not affect lands held for the benefit of Indians, Aleuts, or Eskimos. Paperwork Reduction Act These supplementary rules do not contain information collection requirements that the Office of Management and Budget must approve under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ). National Environmental Policy Act The NEPA analysis for the decisions outlined in the Supplementary Rules was presented in the Draft (BLM, 2005) and Final Environmental Impact Statements (BLM, 2006). The decisions were approved in the Record of Decision

(ROD)and Resource Management Plan

(RMP)on May 10, 2007. The proposed supplementary rules allow Law Enforcement Rangers to implement the RMP decisions. These supplementary rules do not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Under the authority of 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR 8365.1-6, the BLM proposes to establish the following supplementary rules. Supplementary Rules for All Public Lands Administered Under the Lake Havasu Field Office Resource Management Plan

(2007)1. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed only within 100 feet of a dispersed campsite and only for use in campfires as defined in 43 CFR 9212.0-5(e). The amount of firewood collected may not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to enjoy a traditional campfire. Destruction, gathering or vandalism of live vegetation is prohibited. On-site collection or ignition of any other form of wood, such as building materials, artifacts, picnic tables, signs, or facilities from public lands is strictly prohibited. The use of commercially available firewood from off-site sources is recommended and strongly encouraged. Bonfires or other fire that exceeds a campfire as defined in 43 CFR 9212.0-5(e) are prohibited. Any person responsible for a campfire must possess on-site at least one means of rapidly extinguishing the fire, which may include but is not limited to shovel, fire blanket, at least five gallons of water, or a proper fire extinguisher. Leaving an active campfire unattended is prohibited (43 CFR 9212.1(d)). 2. All activities involving the use of paintballs are prohibited in any wilderness area, any wilderness study area, and any area of critical environmental concern, or within one-quarter mile of any established facilities, sites, campgrounds, residences, trailheads, staging areas, roads or other special designations. This also applies to any other area posted as prohibiting paintball activities, and is in effect even if commercially available and marketed biodegradable paintball materials are being used. The use of any type of paintball materials is prohibited in these areas. In authorized areas, paintball materials must be commercially manufactured and biodegradable. 3. In the Standard Wash Off-Highway Vehicle Use Area (Open Area pending), and the Shea Road/Osborn Wash Off-Highway Vehicle Use Area (Open Area pending), all motorized vehicle use and access shall be managed to restrict such use to existing roads and trails, until such time that appropriate environmental clearances are obtained. No person shall engage in motorized travel off existing routes (such as off-highway vehicle free-play or cross-country travel) until such time as these areas are authorized opened for that use. Upon full environmental clearance of both Off-Highway Vehicle Use Areas and re-designation as Open Areas, this Supplementary Rule shall become null and void. However, each Open Area may obtain clearance and be opened for such use independently of each other and at different times. 4. Dispersed camping in undeveloped areas is authorized without permit for up to 14 days within any 28-day period. After the 14th day, campers must move beyond a 25-mile radius of their previous camp. This does not apply to concessions, public agency leases, and Long-Term Visitor Areas. 5. Overnight camping at the Lake Havasu Shoreline sites, Swansea Townsite, Beale Slough, and the Three Rivers Riparian District is limited to those recreation sites specifically designated for this use. Overnight camping at a site that is not specifically designated or assigned for such use is prohibited. Supplementary Rules for the Lake Havasu Shoreline Area 1. You must pay a fee in order to use a designated recreation site, including occupying a site for any use exceeding 20 minutes. 2. You must not moor any watercraft or floating platform at a recreation site, or offshore in the vicinity or cove of any such site for more than 20 minutes without paying the required amenity fee. The fees will be in accordance with the fee schedule, requirements, and procedures that the BLM established under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, and are payable in U.S. funds only. 3. You must present the appropriate fee receipt upon demand to any authorized BLM official inspecting the site. The fee receipt must be visibly displayed on the fee tube, in accordance with posted instructions, or in the manner directed by a BLM official. 4. You must not reassign or transfer your fee receipt to another individual or group, or to another campsite. 5. Any authorized BLM official may revoke your use privileges, without reimbursement, if you violate any BLM rule or regulation. If the BLM revokes your use privileges, you must remove all personal property and leave the recreation site within one hour of notice. 6. A recreation site is considered occupied after you have paid the appropriate amenity fee, have taken possession of the site by placing personal property at the site, and have displayed the fee receipt on the fee tube in accordance with written instructions or as directed by a BLM official. You must not occupy a site in violation of instructions from a BLM official, or when there is reason to believe that the site is occupied by another person or persons. 7. Except for authorized Federal, State, or local personnel during the commission of their duties, a site cannot be occupied by other visitors without the consent of the party that paid the amenity use fee. 8. You must not occupy a site designated as “day use” between sunset and sunrise. 9. A single vessel and its occupants may not occupy more than one site. 10. During the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., in accordance with applicable state time zone standards, you must maintain quiet within normal hearing range of the designated recreation sites. 11. You must not cut or collect any firewood, including dead and down wood or any other vegetative material, at any shoreline site. 12. You must not moor vessels to vegetation, signs, shade ramadas, tables, grills or fire rings, toilets, trash receptacles, or other objects or structures not designed for such use. 13. You must not beach or moor a vessel in excess of posted time limits. 14. You must not discharge or possess any fireworks. 15. You must keep the site free of litter and trash during the period of occupancy. You must remove all personal property, and the site must be clean, upon your departure. 16. You must keep pets on a leash no longer than six

(6)feet. 17. You must not leave pets unattended, and you must remove pet waste from the site or dispose of it in trash receptacles. 18. You must not violate any provisions of boating laws as described in Title 5, Chapter 3, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, or the California Harbors and Navigation Code (as applicable). 19. Possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under the age of 21 years is prohibited. 20. Consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under the age of 21 years is prohibited. 21. You must not possess glass beverage containers on land or in the water. You may possess glass beverage containers only within the confines of a vessel. 22. Reserving recreation sites in any manner, including personal property left unattended overnight on site, is prohibited. 23. Recreation sites used for camping activities must be occupied overnight by the party that paid for such use. 24. You must not leave personal property unattended for more than 24 hours. Personal property left unattended beyond such time limit is subject to disposition under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 552). 25. It is prohibited to engage in any uses which are dependent upon, make contact with, or impact those public lands which make up the shoreline or bottom of Lake Havasu, without the proper written authorization or without having paid the appropriate amenity fees. Supplementary Rules for the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area The preceding Lake Havasu Shoreline Area Supplementary Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, and 25, also apply to the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area. In addition, the following rules apply to the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area: 26. You must not park or operate vehicles in violation of posted restrictions. 27. Disorderly conduct is prohibited. 28. On BLM-managed campgrounds, no more than eight

(8)persons may occupy one campsite. 29. The operation of off-highway vehicles within any BLM-managed campground, concession resort, or facility is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, off-road only motorcycles, three to eight wheel all terrain vehicles, and those motor vehicles of which the primary manufactured purpose is for off-highway, rough terrain, or non-highway utility usage. This prohibited use applies to all off-highway vehicles on the California side of the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area that are not specifically registered, insured, or legal in the State of California for highway operation. This prohibition is in effect regardless of registration or highway operations laws of another state or foreign jurisdiction. This prohibited use also applies to all off-highway vehicles on the Arizona side of the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area that are not specifically registered, insured, or legal for highway operation in the State of Arizona. This prohibition is in effect regardless of registration or highway operations laws of another state or foreign jurisdiction. Non-highway legal golf carts may be operated only within BLM-managed campgrounds, concession resorts, and facilities. Operation of an off-highway vehicle or golf cart upon any public highway or road, or the shoulders thereof, is prohibited. The operation of a golf cart by a person under 16 years of age is prohibited, unless under the immediate and direct supervision of a person over 21 years of age. 30. Camping within the Parker Strip Recreation Management Area is authorized at concession resorts, designated BLM campgrounds, or at least one-half mile from paved roads. Camping is prohibited in the parking or staging areas of the Copper Dunes Basin Off-Highway Vehicle Area and the Crossroads Off-Highway Vehicle Area. Dispersed camping between Parker Dam Road, the Whipple Mountains, and the adjacent Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

(MWD)lands is allowed only in connection with off-highway vehicle recreational activities. Camping activities may not interfere with active off-highway vehicle use in any manner. Supplementary Rules for Craggy Wash 1. You must maintain your campsite free of trash and litter. 2. You must not operate a motor vehicle at a speed more than 15 miles per hour. 3. You must maintain quiet between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. within hearing range of any other person or camp unit. You must not operate a generator during these hours. 4. You must not collect firewood in this area, including any dead and down wood, or any other vegetative material. 5. You must restrain a pet with a leash not longer than six

(6)feet. 6. You must not leave a pet unattended. 7. You must not possess or discharge fireworks. 8. You must not leave personal property unattended for more than 24 hours. 9. In the Craggy Wash area, camping is prohibited within one mile of the Lake Havasu City limits. Camping at Craggy Wash is limited to 14 days. Supplementary Rules for Swansea Townsite 1. Taking any vehicle through, around, or beyond a restrictive sign, recognizable barricade, fence, or traffic control barrier is prohibited. Operation of a vehicle in a wash, off a roadway, or on an unsigned historic roadway is prohibited. 2. Camping is permitted only at designated sites. Camping stay is limited to 3 days in any 30-day period. 3. No wood collection is permitted within the Swansea Townsite, including but not limited to dead and down wood, live plants, and lumber from historic structures. 4. No item may be collected or removed from the Swansea Townsite without the written permission of the Lake Havasu Field Office Manager. This includes but is not limited to old cans, nails, lumber, bricks, or glassware, whole or broken. The use of metal detectors without written permission is prohibited. 5. Climbing, leaning, sitting, or walking on the remains of the walled structures at the Swansea Townsite inherently damages the structures, is unsafe, and is therefore prohibited. No person shall enter into any fenced area, shaft, tunnel, or structure. 6. Fires are allowed only at the designated sites and must be located in the fire ring provided. Construction of new fire rings is prohibited. Penalties Persons who are convicted of a violation of these supplementary rules may be sentenced to a fine not to exceed $100,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or both, in accordance with 43 U.S.C. 1733(a), 43 CFR 8360.0-7, and 18 U.S.C. 3571. Elaine Y. Zielinski, State Director. [FR Doc. E8-4120 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-32-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NM-930-1430-ET; NMNM 116726] Public Land Order No. 7687; Revocation of Coal Classification Order No. 89 Dated July 9, 1962; New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public Land Order. SUMMARY: This order revokes a Geological Survey Order in its entirety as it affects approximately 92,215 acres of public lands withdrawn from surface entry and reserved for coal classification purposes. The lands are no longer needed for the purpose for which they were withdrawn. This order opens the lands to surface entry subject to other segregations of record. DATES: *Effective Date:* April 3, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gilda Fitzpatrick, BLM New Mexico State Office, 1474 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502, 505-438-7597. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lands have been and will continue to be open to mining and mineral leasing. Copies of the Classification Order showing the complete legal description are available from the BLM New Mexico State Office at the above address. Order By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714 (2000), it is ordered as follows: 1. The Geological Survey Coal Classification Order New Mexico No. 89 dated July 9, 1962, which withdrew public lands from surface entry and reserved them for coal classification purposes, is hereby revoked in its entirety. The areas aggregate approximately 92,215 acres in San Juan County. 2. At 10 a.m. on April 3, 2008, subject to valid existing rights, the provisions of existing withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of applicable law, the lands referenced in this order will be opened to the operation of the public land laws generally. All valid applications received at or prior to 10 a.m. on April 3, 2008, shall be considered as simultaneously filed at that time. Those received thereafter shall be considered in the order of filing. Dated: December 11, 2007. C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary—Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. E8-4117 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-FB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Environmental Documents Prepared for Proposed Oil and Gas Operations on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf

(OCS)AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of the Availability of Environmental Documents. Prepared for OCS Mineral Proposals on the Gulf of Mexico OCS. SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service (MMS), in accordance with Federal Regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), announces the availability of NEPA-related Site-Specific Environmental Assessments

(SEA)and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI), prepared by MMS for the following oil and gas activities proposed on the Gulf of Mexico OCS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Information Unit, Information Services Section at the number below. Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Attention: Public Information Office (MS 5034), 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Room 114, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394, or by calling 1-800-200-GULF. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MMS prepares SEAs and FONSIs for proposals that relate to exploration for and the development/production of oil and gas resources on the Gulf of Mexico OCS. These SEAs examine the potential environmental effects of activities described in the proposals and present MMS conclusions regarding the significance of those effects. Environmental Assessments are used as a basis for determining whether or not approval of the proposals constitutes major Federal actions that significantly affect the quality of the human environment pursuant to NEPA section 102(2)(C). A FONSI is prepared in those instances where MMS finds that approval will not result in significant effects on the quality of the human environment. The FONSI briefly presents the basis for that finding and includes a summary or copy of the SEA. This notice constitutes the public notice of availability of environmental documents required under the NEPA Regulations. This listing includes all proposals for which the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region prepared a FONSI in the period subsequent to publication of the preceding notice. Activity/Operator Location Date Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Right-of-Way Pipeline Modification, SEA P-15101 DeSoto Canyon, Blocks 621, 620, 664, 663, 707, 706, 705 & 749; Mississippi Canyon, Blocks 789, 833, 832, 876 & 920; located approximately 98 miles south of Gulf Shores, Alabama 1/23/2007 Shell Offshore, Inc., Initial Development Operations Coordination Document, PEA N-8809 Alaminos Canyon, Blocks 812, 813, 814 & 857, Leases OCS-G 24593, 17561, 20862, & 17565, located approximately 141.5 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 4/11/2007 ExxonMobil Corporation, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4717 Located in the western Gulf of Mexico south of Galveston, Texas 9/19/2007 Devon Energy Production Company, Well Stub Removal, SEA ES/SR APM MU A110-001 Mustang Island, Block A 110, Lease OCS-G 21304, located 48 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 9/24/2007 Magnum Hunter Production, Inc., Well Stub Removal, SEA ES/SR APM WC 577-001 West Cameron, Block 577, Lease OCS-G 23777, located 100 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 9/27/2007 Apache Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 06-150A South Marsh Island, Block 95, Lease OCS 00790, located 99 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/01/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4719 Located in the western Gulf of Mexico south of Galveston, Texas 10/03/2007 Palace Operating Company, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-106 Mobile, Block 988, Lease OCS-G 25046, located 25 miles from the nearest Mississippi shoreline 10/04/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Well Conductor Removal, SEA ES/SR APM WC 48-020 West Cameron, Block 48, Lease OCS-G 01351, located 3 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/04/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4725 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Morgan City, Louisiana 10/05/2007 Fairfield Industries, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA L07-46, L07-47, T07-18 Located in the western & central Gulf of Mexico south of Cameron, Louisiana 10/05/2007 Scripps Institution of Oceanography for University of California—San Diego, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA T07-14, L07-40, L07-41 Located in the western & central Gulf of Mexico south of Galveston, Texas; south of Fourchon, Louisiana; southeast of Venice, Louisiana, respectively 10/10/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-054, 07-055 South Timbalier, Block 151, Lease OCS 00463, located 32 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/15/2007 Bois D'Arc Offshore, Ltd, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR APM SS 114-032 Ship Shoal, Block 114, Lease OCS-G 00064, located 15 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/15/2007 Helis Oil & Gas Company, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-108, 07-109, 07-110, 07-111 Eugene Island, Block 56, Lease OCS-G 23857, located 22 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/16/2007 WesternGeco, LLC, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA L07-45 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 10/19/2007 WesternGeco, LLC, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA L07-52 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 10/19/2007 ExxonMobil Corporation, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4737 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Morgan City, Louisiana 10/29/2007 Century Exploration New Orleans, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-112, 07-113 Ship Shoal, Blocks 154 & 150, Lease OCS-00419, located 36 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/29/2007 BP America Production Company, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-114 Grand Isle, Block 40, Lease OCS-G 00128, located 14 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/30/2007 Maritech Resources, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 06-033A Eugene Island, Block 365, Lease OCS-G 13628, located 76 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 10/31/2007 Maritech Resources, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-116 Eugene Island, Block 129, Lease OCS 00054, located 30 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/02/2007 Maritech Resources, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-115 Ship Shoal, Block 299, Lease OCS-G 07759, located 62 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/02/2007 Maritech Resources, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-117 Eugene Island, Block 129, Lease OCS-G 00054, located 24 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/05/2007 Freeport-McMoran Energy, LLC, Right-of-Way Pipeline Applications, SEA P-9314, P-9316, P-17013 & P-17272 Main Pass, Block 299, Leases OCS-G 12362 & 01316, located approximately 14 to 16 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/07/2007 W & T Offshore, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-134, 07-135 Eugene Island, Block 93, Lease OCS-00228, located 28 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/13/2007 CGG Veritas, Geological & Geophysical Prospecting for Mineral Resources, SEA T07-21 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 11/15/2007 BT Operating Company, Well Stub Removal, SEA ES/SR APM El 294-005 Eugene Island, Block 294, Lease OCS-G 03569, located 100 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 11/19/2007 Energy Partners, Ltd, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-128 East Cameron, Block 161, Lease OCS-G 15141, located 60 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/26/2007 Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-125 High Island (East Addition), Block 167, Lease OCS-G 22247, located 32 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 11/26/2007 Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-119 South Timbalier (South Addition), Block 212, Lease OCS-G 14538, located 52 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/26/2007 Apache Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-129 Eugene Island, Block 175, Lease OCS-G 00438, located 42 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/28/2007 Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-127 Eugene Island, Block 213, Lease OCS-G 21639, located 65 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/28/2007 Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-124 High Island, Block 166, Lease OCS-G 06200, located 30 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 11/28/2007 Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-121 High Island, Block 202, Lease OCS-G 14870, located 29 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 11/28/2007 Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-122 High Island, Block 202, Lease OCS-G 14870, located 31 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 11/28/2007 TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA M07-4 Located in the central & eastem Gulf of Mexico south of Mobile, Alabama 11/29/2007 Energy Partners, Ltd, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-130 Matagorda Island, Block 639, Lease OCS-G 21305, located 50 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 11/29/2007 LLOG Exploration Offshore, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-75A South Timbalier, Block 187, Lease OCS-G 21120, located 44 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/29/2007 BP America Production Company, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 06-065A Grand Isle, Block 32, Lease OCS-00174, located 18 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/30/2007 Energy Partners, Ltd, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-131 High Island, Block A6, Lease OCS-G 04734, located 34 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/30/2007 ATP Oil & Gas Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-136 West Cameron, Block 143, Lease OCS-G 06572, located 24 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/30/2007 Apache Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-132 West Delta, Block 133, Lease OCS-G 01106, located 35 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 11/30/2007 GX Technology Corporation, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA L07-59 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 11/30/2007 BP America Production Company, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-105 South Timbalier, Block 160, Lease OCS-G 04828, located 32 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/03/2007 BP America, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-107 West Delta, Block 96, Lease OCS-G 01498, located 27 miles from the nearest Louisiana Shoreline 12/05/2007 Apache Corporation, Well Stub Removal, SEA ES/SR APM EB 117-001 Ewing Bank, Block 117, Lease OCS-G 14204, located 1,002 miles south of Galveston, Texas 12/05/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4752 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 12/05/2007 BP Exploration & Production, Inc., Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4756 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Venice, Louisiana 12/05/2007 Stone Energy Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-133 Galveston, Block 213, Lease OCS-G 17120, located 12 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 12/06/2007 Maritech Resources, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-138, 07-139 South Marsh Island, Block 233, Lease OCS-G 11929, located 20 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/06/2007 Energy Partners, Ltd, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-090A High Island, Block 72, Lease OCS-G 22231, located 20 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 12/07/2007 Apache Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-132A West Delta, Block 133, Lease OCS-G 01106, located 35 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline Location 12/11/2007 Maritech Resources, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA 06-D35A High Island, Block A-325, Lease OCS-G 02416, located 97 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 12/14/2007 Gryphon Exploration Company, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-140 West Cameron, Block 43, Lease OCS-G 16107, located 8 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/14/2007 ATP Oil & Gas Corporation, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-141 West Delta, Block 58, Lease OCS-G 00146, located 13 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/14/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA R-4761 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 12/19/2007 WesternGeco, LLC, Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Resources, SEA L07-76 Located in the central Gulf of Mexico south of Fourchon, Louisiana 12/19/2007 LLOG Exploration Offshore, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-156 Eugene Island, Block 117, Lease OCS-G 24895, located 28 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/31/2007 LLOG Exploration Offshore, Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-157 Eugene Island, Block 76, Lease OCS-G 26022, located 21 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/31/2007 Energy Partners, Ltd, Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-142 High Island, Block A538, Lease OCS-G 18957, located 73 miles from the nearest Texas shoreline 12/31/2007 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Structure Removal, SEA ES/SR 07-158 South Marsh Island, Block 217, Lease OCS-G 00310, located 7 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline 12/31/2007 Persons interested in reviewing environmental documents for the proposals listed above or obtaining information about SEAs and FONSIs prepared for activities on the Gulf of Mexico OCS are encouraged to contact MMS at the address or telephone listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section. Dated: January 24, 2008. Lars Herbst, Regional Director, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region. [FR Doc. E8-4064 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other Water-Related Contract Negotiations AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of contractual actions that have been proposed to the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and were pending through December 31, 2007, and contract actions that have been completed or discontinued since the last publication of this notice on November 30, 2007. From the date of this publication, future quarterly notices during this calendar year will be limited to new, modified, discontinued, or completed contract actions. This annual notice should be used as a point of reference to identify changes in future notices. This notice is one of a variety of means used to inform the public about proposed contractual actions for capital recovery and management of project resources and facilities consistent with section 9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939. Additional announcements of individual contract actions may be published in the **Federal Register** and in newspapers of general circulation in the areas determined by Reclamation to be affected by the proposed action. ADDRESSES: The identity of the approving officer and other information pertaining to a specific contract proposal may be obtained by calling or writing the appropriate regional office at the address and telephone number given for each region in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Kelly, Contract Services Office, Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 25007, Denver, Colorado 80225-0007; telephone 303-445-2888. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with section 9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 and the rules and regulations published in 52 FR 11954, April 13, 1987 (43 CFR 426.22), Reclamation will publish notice of proposed or amendatory contract actions for any contract for the delivery of project water for authorized uses in newspapers of general circulation in the affected area at least 60 days prior to contract execution. Announcements may be in the form of news releases, legal notices, official letters, memorandums, or other forms of written material. Meetings, workshops, and/or hearings may also be used, as appropriate, to provide local publicity. The public participation procedures do not apply to proposed contracts for the sale of surplus or interim irrigation water for a term of 1 year or less. Either of the contracting parties may invite the public to observe contract proceedings. All public participation procedures will be coordinated with those involved in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act. Pursuant to the “Final Revised Public Participation Procedures” for water resource-related contract negotiations, published in 47 FR 7763, February 22, 1982, a tabulation is provided of all proposed contractual actions in each of the five Reclamation regions. When contract negotiations are completed, and prior to execution, each proposed contract form must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, or pursuant to delegated or redelegated authority, the Commissioner of Reclamation or one of the regional directors. In some instances, congressional review and approval of a report, water rate, or other terms and conditions of the contract may be involved. Public participation in and receipt of comments on contract proposals will be facilitated by adherence to the following procedures: 1. Only persons authorized to act on behalf of the contracting entities may negotiate the terms and conditions of a specific contract proposal. 2. Advance notice of meetings or hearings will be furnished to those parties that have made a timely written request for such notice to the appropriate regional or project office of Reclamation. 3. Written correspondence regarding proposed contracts may be made available to the general public pursuant to the terms and procedures of the Freedom of Information Act, as amended. 4. Written comments on a proposed contract or contract action must be submitted to the appropriate regional officials at the locations and within the time limits set forth in the advance public notices. 5. All written comments received and testimony presented at any public hearings will be reviewed and summarized by the appropriate regional office for use by the contract approving authority. 6. Copies of specific proposed contracts may be obtained from the appropriate regional director or his designated public contact as they become available for review and comment. 7. In the event modifications are made in the form of a proposed contract, the appropriate regional director shall determine whether republication of the notice and/or extension of the comment period is necessary. Factors considered in making such a determination shall include, but are not limited to

(i)the significance of the modification, and

(ii)the degree of public interest which has been expressed over the course of the negotiations. At a minimum, the regional director shall furnish revised contracts to all parties who requested the contract in response to the initial public notice. Definitions of Abbreviations Used in This Document BCP Boulder Canyon Project. Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation. CAP Central Arizona Project. CVP Central Valley Project. CRSP Colorado River Storage Project. FR Federal Register. IDD Irrigation and Drainage District. ID Irrigation District. M&I Municipal and Industrial. NMISC New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission. O&M Operation and Maintenance. P-SMBP Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. PPR Present Perfected Right. RRA Reclamation Reform Act of 1982. SOD Safety of Dams. SRPA Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956. USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. WD Water District. *Pacific Northwest Region:* Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234, telephone 208-378-5344. 1. *Irrigation, M&I, and miscellaneous water users; Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming:* Temporary or interim water service contracts for irrigation, M&I, or miscellaneous use to provide up to 10,000 acre-feet of water annually for terms of up to 5 years; long-term contracts for similar service for up to 1,000 acre-feet of water annually. 2. *Rogue River Basin Water Users, Rogue River Basin Project, Oregon:* Water service contracts; $8 per acre-foot per annum. 3. *Willamette Basin Water Users, Willamette Basin Project, Oregon:* Water service contracts; $8 per acre-foot per annum. 4. *Pioneer Ditch Company, Boise Project, Idaho; Clark and Edwards Canal and Irrigation Company, Enterprise Canal Company, Ltd., Lenroot Canal Company, Liberty Park Canal Company, Poplar ID, all in the Minidoka Project, Idaho; and Juniper Flat District Improvement Company, Wapinitia Project, Oregon:* Amendatory repayment and water service contracts; purpose is to conform to the RRA. 5. *Palmer Creek Water District Improvement Company, Willamette Basin Project, Oregon:* Irrigation water service contract for approximately 13,000 acre-feet. 6. *North Unit ID, Deschutes Project, Oregon:* Warren Act contract with cost of service charge to allow for use of project facilities to convey nonproject water. 7. *Queener Irrigation Improvement District, Willamette Basin Project, Oregon:* Renewal of long-term water service contract to provide up to 2,150 acre-feet of stored water from the Willamette Basin Project (USACE project) for the purpose of irrigation within the district's service area. 8. *West Extension ID, Umatilla Project, Oregon:* Contract for long-term boundary expansion to include lands outside of federally recognized district boundaries. 9. *Greenberry ID, Willamette Basin Project, Oregon:* Irrigation water service contract for approximately 7,500 acre-feet of project water. 10. *Six water user entities of the Arrowrock Division, Boise Project, Idaho:* Repayment agreements with districts with spaceholder contracts for repayment, per legislation, of the reimbursable share of costs to rehabilitate Arrowrock Dam Outlet Gates under the O&M program. 11. *Three irrigation water user entities, Boise Project, Idaho:* Amendatory repayment contract with New Union Ditch Company to reduce contract by 500 acre-feet of Lucky Peak Reservoir storage space and new contracts with Wilderness Ranch Owners' Association for 200 acre-feet and with Osprey Subdivision Project Owners' Association for 300 acre-feet of Lucky Peak Reservoir storage space. 12. *Six irrigation water user entities, Rogue River Basin Project, Oregon:* Long-term contracts for exchange of water service with six entities for the provision of up to 2,634 acre-feet of stored water from Applegate Reservoir (USACE project) for irrigation use in exchange for the transfer of out-of-stream water rights from the Little Applegate River to instream flow rights with the State of Oregon for instream flow use. 13. *Cowiche Creek Water Users Association and Yakima-Tieton ID, Yakima Project, Washington:* Warren Act contract to allow the use of excess capacity in Yakima Project facilities to convey up to 1,583.4 acre-feet of nonproject water for the irrigation of approximately 396 acres of nonproject land. The following action has been reported as completed since the last publication of this notice on November 30, 2007: 1.

(11)*Lake Lowell water users, Boise Project, Idaho-Oregon:* Repayment contracts for the reimbursable cost of SOD modifications to Deer Flat Dams. The Contracts have been executed. *Mid-Pacific Region:* Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1898, telephone 916-978-5250. 1. *Irrigation water districts, individual irrigators, M&I and miscellaneous water users, California, Nevada, and Oregon:* Temporary (interim) water service contracts for available project water for irrigation, M&I, or fish and wildlife purposes providing up to 10,000 acre-feet of water annually for terms up to 5 years; temporary Warren Act contracts for use of project facilities for terms up to 1 year; temporary conveyance agreements with the State of California for various purposes; long-term contracts for similar service for up to 1,000 acre-feet annually. 2. *Contractors from the American River Division, Cross Valley Canal, San Felipe Division, West San Joaquin Division, and Elk Creek Community Services District, CVP, California:* Renewal of 29 long-term water service contracts; water quantities for these contracts total in excess of 2.1M acre-feet. These contract actions will be accomplished through long-term renewal contracts pursuant to Public Law 102-575. Prior to completion of negotiation of long-term renewal contracts, existing interim renewal water service contracts may be renewed through successive interim renewal of contracts. Execution of long-term renewal contracts has been completed for the Friant, Delta, Shasta, and Trinity River Divisions. Long-term renewal contract execution is continuing for the other contractors. 3. *Redwood Valley County WD, SRPA, California:* Restructuring the repayment schedule pursuant to Public Law 100-516. 4. *El Dorado County Water Agency, CVP, California:* M&I water service contract to supplement existing water supply: 15,000 acre-feet for El Dorado County Water Agency authorized by Public Law 101-514. The supply would be subcontracted to El Dorado ID and Georgetown Divide Public Utility District. 5. *Sutter Extension WD, Delano-Earlimart ID, and the State of California Department of Water Resources, CVP, California:* Pursuant to Public Law 102-575, cooperative agreements with non-Federal entities for the purpose of providing funding for CVP refuge water wheeling facility improvements to provide water for refuge and private wetlands. 6. *CVP Service Area, California:* Temporary water purchase agreements for acquisition of 20,000 to 200,000 acre-feet of water for fish and wildlife purposes as authorized by Public Law 102-575 for terms of up to 3 years. 7. *El Dorado ID, CVP, California:* Execution of long-term Warren Act contracts for conveyance of nonproject water (one contract for Weber Reservoir and pre-1914 ditch rights in the amount of 3,344 acre-feet, and one contract for Project 184 water in the amount of 11,000 acre-feet). The contracts will allow CVP facilities to be used to deliver nonproject water to El Dorado ID for use within its service area. 8. *Horsefly, Klamath, Langell Valley, and Tulelake IDs, Klamath Project, Oregon:* Repayment contracts for SOD work on Clear Lake Dam. These districts will share in the repayment of costs, and each district will have a separate contract. 9. *Casitas Municipal WD, Ventura Project, California:* Repayment contract for SOD work on Casitas Dam. 10. *Warren Act Contracts, CVP, California:* Execution of long-term Warren Act contracts (up to 25 years) with various entities for conveyance of nonproject water in the Delta Division, the Friant Division, and the San Luis Unit facilities. 11. *Tuolumne Utilities District (formerly Tuolumne Regional WD), CVP, California:* Long-term water service contract for up to 9,000 acre-feet from New Melones Reservoir, and possibly long-term contract for storage of nonproject water in New Melones Reservoir. 12. *Banta Carbona ID, CVP, California:* Long-term Warren Act contract for conveyance of nonproject water in the Delta-Mendota Canal. 13. *Byron-Bethany ID, CVP, California:* Long-term Warren Act contract for conveyance of nonproject water in the Delta-Mendota Canal. 14. *Madera-Chowchilla Water and Power Authority, CVP, California:* Agreement to transfer the operation, maintenance, and replacement and certain financial and administrative activities related to the Madera Canal and associated works. 15. *Montecito WD, Cachuma Project, California:* Contract to transfer title of distribution system to the Montecito WD. Title transfer authorized by Public Law 108-315, “Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Conveyance Act of 2004.” 16. *Sacramento Suburban WD, CVP, California:* Execution of a long-term Warren Act contract for conveyance of nonproject water. The contract will allow CVP facilities to be used to deliver nonproject water provided from the Placer County Water Agency to Sacramento Suburban WD for use within its service area. 17. Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Town of Fernley, State of California, City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, State of Nevada, Truckee-Carson ID, and any other local interest or Native American Tribal Interest who may have negotiated rights under Public Law 101-618; Nevada and California: Contract for the storage of non-Federal water in Truckee River reservoirs as authorized by Public Law 101-618 and the Preliminary Settlement Agreement. The contracts shall be consistent with the Truckee River Water Quality Settlement Agreement and the terms and conditions of the proposed Truckee River Operating Agreement. 18. *San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Delta Division, CVP, California:* Renewal of the long-term water service contract for up to 850 acre-feet. The contract was executed on February 28, 2005. The wheeling agreement for conveyance through the California State Aqueduct is pending. 19. *A Canal Fish Screens, Klamath Project, Oregon:* Negotiation of an O&M contract for the A Canal Fish Screen with Klamath ID. 20. *Ady Canal Headgates, Klamath Project, Oregon:* Transfer of operational control to Klamath Drainage District of the headgates located at the railroad. Reclamation does not own the land at the headgates, only operational control pursuant to a railroad agreement. 21. *Delta Lands Reclamation District No. 770, CVP, California:* Long-term Warren Act for conveying nonproject flood flows. 22. *Pershing County Water Conservation District, Pershing County, Lander County, and the State of Nevada, Humboldt Project, Nevada:* Title transfer to lands and features of the Humboldt Project. 23. *PacifiCorp, Klamath Project, Oregon:* Execution of long-term agreement for lease of power privilege and the O&M of Link River Dam. This agreement will provide for operations of Link River Dam, coordinated operations with the non-Federal Keno Dam, and provision of power by PacifiCorp for Klamath Project purposes to ensure project water deliveries and to meet ESA requirements. 24. *Mendota Wildlife Area, CVP, California:* Reimbursement agreement between the California Department of Fish and Game and Reclamation for conveyance service costs to deliver Level 2 water to the Mendota Wildlife Area during infrequent periods when the Mendota Pool is down due to unexpected but needed maintenance. This action is taken pursuant to Public Law 102-575, Title 34, section 3406(d)(1), to meet full Level 2 water needs of the Mendota Wildlife Area. 25. *Mercy Springs WD, CVP, California:* Proposed partial assignment of 2,825 acre-feet of Mercy Springs WD's CVP supply to San Luis WD for irrigation and M&I use. 26. *Oro Loma WD, CVP, California:* Proposed partial assignment of 4,000 acre-feet of Oro Loma WD's CVP supply to Westlands WD for irrigation and M&I use. 27. *San Luis WD, CVP, California:* Proposed partial assignment of 2,400 acre-feet of San Luis WD's CVP supply to Santa Nella County Water District for M&I use. 28. *Placer County Water Agency, CVP, California:* Proposed exchange agreement under section 14 of the 1939 Act to exchange up to 71,000 acre-feet of Placer County Water Agency's American River Middle Fork Project water for use by Reclamation, for a like amount of Sacramento River for use by Placer County Water Agency. 29. *Eighteen contractors in the Klamath Project, Oregon:* Amendment of 18 repayment contracts or negotiation of new contracts to allow for recovery of additional capital costs to the Klamath Project. These contract actions will be accomplished through amendments to the existing repayment contracts or negotiation of new contracts. 30. *Orland Unit Water User's Association, Orland Project, California:* Repayment contract for SOD costs assigned to the irrigation purposes of Stony Gorge Dam. 31. *Contract for exchange of water among the United States, San Luis WD, and Meyers Farms Family Trust:* The contract will allow for an exchange with Reclamation of previously banked water for a like amount of project water made available to San Luis WD on behalf of Meyers Farms. 32. *Goleta WD, Cachuma Project, California:* Agreement for title transfer of a federally owned distribution system subject to approved legislation. 33. *Cawelo WD and Lindsay-Strathmore ID, CVP, California:* Long-term Warren Act contract for conveying nonproject water for a non-CVP contractor. The following actions have been reported as discontinued or completed since the last publication of this notice on November 30, 2007: Discontinued Contract Action 1. *(39) City of Tracy, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Santa Clara Valley WD, and San Benito County Water Agency; all CVP; California:* Amend existing water service contracts to conform to current Reclamation law. Contracts with Santa Clara and San Benito were executed March 28, 2007. The two remaining contract actions have discontinued. 2. *(42) Elk Creek Community Services District, CVP, California:* Renewal of long-term water service contract for up to 100 acre-feet for a period of 40 years. This action item has been combined into item No. 2. Completed Contract Actions 1. *(21) Sacramento River Settlement Contracts, CVP, California:* Five contracts remain to be executed out of a total of 145 contracts; water quantities for these contracts total 2.2M acre-feet. These contracts will be renewed for a period of 40 years. The contracts reflect agreements to settle disputes over water rights' claims on the Sacramento River. All contracts have been executed. 2. *(30) Broadview WD, CVP, California:* Proposed assignment of 27,000 acre-feet of Broadview WD's entire CVP supply to Westlands WD for irrigation and M&I use. Contract was executed March 1, 2007. 3. *(38) Elk Creek Community Services District, California, CVP:* Interim renewal contract for up to 3 years to continue project M&I water service while the Operations Criteria and Plan consultations continue. Contract was executed August 20, 2007. 4. *(39) City of Tracy, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Santa Clara Valley WD, and San Benito County Water Agency; all CVP; California:* Amend existing water service contracts to conform to current Reclamation law. Contracts with Santa Clara and San Benito were executed March 28, 2007. The two remaining contract actions have discontinued. 5. *(43) Westlands WD, CVP, California:* Interim renewal of water service contract (Case No. CV-79-106-EDP) for an initial period of 3 years, with subsequent interim renewal contracts of 2 years pursuant to section 3404(c) of the CVPIA. Contract was executed December 27, 2007. 6. *(44) Westlands WD, CVP, California:* Interim renewal of water service contract (No. 14-06-200-495A) for an initial period of 3 years, with subsequent interim renewal contracts of 2 years pursuant to section 3404(c) of the CVPIA. Contract was executed December 27, 2007. 7. *(49) Sacramento Municipal Utility District, CVP, California:* Amendment of existing water service contract to allow for additional points of diversion and assignment of up to 30,000 acre-feet of CVP water to the Sacramento County Water Agency. The amended contract will conform to current Reclamation law. Contract was executed July 12, 2006. 8. *(51) Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, CVP, California:* Execution of a long-term operations agreement for flood control operations of Folsom Dam and Reservoir to allow for recovery of costs associated with operating a variable flood control pool of 400,000 to 670,000 acre-feet of water during the flood control season. This agreement is to conform to Federal law. Contract was executed December 6, 2004. *Lower Colorado Region:* Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 61470 (Nevada Highway and Park Street), Boulder City, Nevada 89006-1470, telephone 702-293-8192. 1. *Milton and Jean Phillips, BCP, Arizona:* Colorado River water delivery contract for 60 acre-feet of Colorado River water per year as recommended by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. 2. *John J. Peach, BCP, Arizona:* Colorado River water delivery contracts for 456 acre-feet of Colorado River water per year as recommended by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. 3. *Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, CAP, Arizona:* O&M contract for its CAP water distribution system. 4. *Miscellaneous PPR No. 38, BCP, California:* Assign Schroeder's portion of the PPR to Murphy Broadcasting. 5. *Gila Project Works, Gila Project, Arizona:* Title transfer of facilities and certain lands in the Wellton-Mohawk Division from the United States to the Wellton-Mohawk IDD. 6. *Shepard Water Company, Inc., BCP, Arizona:* Contract for the annual delivery of 50 acre-feet of fourth-priority water per year for domestic use. 7. *All-American Canal, BCP, California:* Agreement among Reclamation, Imperial ID, Metropolitan WD, and Coachella Valley WD for the federally funded construction of a reservoir(s) and associated facilities that will improve the regulation and management of Colorado River water. 8. *Wellton-Mohawk IDD, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract No. 1-07-30-W0021 to revise the acre-foot amount for delivery of domestic use water to 12,000 acre-feet per calendar year, within the district's current overall Colorado River water entitlement. 9. *System Conservation Agreements, BCP, Arizona and California:* Develop and execute short-term agreements to implement a demonstration system conservation program to evaluate the feasibility of acquiring water through a voluntary land fallowing program to replace drainage water currently being bypassed to the Cienega de Santa Clara. 10. *Chacha AZ, LLC, BCP, Arizona:* Contract for 2,100 acre-feet per year of fourth-priority water for agricultural purposes. 11. *City of Yuma, BCP, Arizona:* Supplemental and amendatory contract to provide for additional point of delivery for a new pump station to be constructed on the Gila Gravity Main Canal, with initial intake capacity of 20 million gallons per day, building up to 40 million gallons per day at full design capacity. 12. *Basic Management, Inc., BCP, Nevada:* Amend contract to add additional service areas where part of the contractor's entitlement can be used. 13. *City of Yuma, BCP, Arizona:* Amendment to extend contract to allow for the diversion of water through Yuma Project facilities for an additional term of 10 years. 14. *Hopi Tribe, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, BCP, Arizona:* Approval of an assignment and transfer of 1,500 acre-feet of fourth-priority water entitlement from the Hopi Tribe to the Commission (MSCP Option). 15. *Hopi Tribe, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract to decrease the Hopi Tribe's fourth-priority water entitlement by 1,500 acre-feet per year (MSCP Option). 16. *Arizona Game and Fish Commission, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract to increase the Commission's fourth-priority water entitlement by 1,500 acre-feet per year being assigned from the Hopi Tribe (MSCP Option). 17. *Mohave County Water Authority, B&F Investment, LLC, Springs del Sol; Domestic Water Improvement District, DII-Emerald Springs; BCP; Arizona:* Approval of an assignment and transfer of 300 acre-feet of fourth-priority water entitlement from the Authority to B&F, Springs del Sol, and Emerald Springs. 18. *Mohave County Water Authority:* Amend contract to decrease the Authority's fourth-priority water entitlement by 300 acre-feet per year (La Paz County Option). 19. *Hopi Tribe, B&F Investment, Springs del Sol Domestic Water Improvement District, DII-Emerald Springs; BCP; Arizona:* Approval of an assignment and transfer of 300 acre-feet of fourth-priority water entitlement from the Hopi Tribe to B&F, Springs del Sol, and Emerald Springs. 20. *Hopi Tribe, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract to decrease Hopi Tribe's fourth-priority water entitlement by 300 acre-feet per year (La Paz County Option). 21. *Ehrenberg Improvement Association on behalf of B&F Investment, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract to increase Ehrenberg's fourth-priority water entitlement by 100 acre-feet per year being assigned to B&F from the Mohave County Water Authority (50 acre-feet) and from Hopi Tribe (50 acre-feet). 22. *Springs del Sol Domestic Water Improvement District, BCP, Arizona:* Enter into a new Section 5 contract with Springs del Sol for 100 acre-feet per year of fourth-priority water being assigned to Springs del Sol from the Mohave County Water Authority (50 acre-feet) and from Hopi Tribe (50 acre-feet). 23. *DII-Emerald Springs, BCP, Arizona:* Enter into a new Section 5 contract for 400 acre-feet per year of fourth-priority water being assigned to Emerald Springs by the Mohave County Water Authority (200 acre-feet) and by the Hopi Tribe (200 acre-feet). 24. *Cibola Valley IDD, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract to decrease the district's fourth-priority water entitlement by 2,700 acre-feet per year that is being assigned from the district to Arizona Recreational Facilities, LLC. 25. *Arizona Recreational Facilities, LLC; BCP; Arizona:* Enter into a new Section 5 contract with Arizona Recreational Facilities for 2,700 acre-feet per year of fourth-priority Colorado River water that is being assigned to them from the Cibola Valley IDD. The following actions have been reported as discontinued or completed since the last publication of this notice on November 30, 2007: Discontinued Contract Action 1. *(26) Cibola Valley IDD, BCP, Arizona:* Assign 396 acre-feet per year of the District's entitlement to fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-priority water to The Conservation Fund. Completed Contract Actions 1. *(4) Maricopa-Stanfield IDD, CAP, Arizona:* Amend distribution system repayment contract No. 4-07-30-W0047 to reschedule repayment pursuant to June 28, 1996, agreement. Contract was executed December 14, 2007. 2. *(5) Indian and non-Indian agricultural and M&I water users, CAP, Arizona:* New and amendatory contracts for repayment of Federal expenditures for construction of distribution systems. Contract was executed December 14, 2007. 3. ( *6) Central Arizona IDD, CAP, Arizona:* Amend distribution system repayment contract No. 4-07-30-W0048 to modify repayment terms pursuant to final order issued by U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. Contract was executed December 14, 2007. 4. *(7) Coachella Valley WD and/or The Metropolitan WD of Southern California, BCP, California:* Contract to fund the Department of the Interior's expenses to conserve seepage water from the Coachella Branch of the All-American Canal in accordance with Title II of the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, dated November 17, 1988. The contract has been executed. 5. *(11) North Gila Valley IDD, Yuma ID, and Yuma Mesa IDD; Yuma Mesa Division, Gila Project; Arizona:* Administrative action to amend each district's Colorado River water delivery contract to effectuate a change from a “pooled” water entitlement for the Division to a quantified entitlement for each district. The contracts have been executed. 6. *(12) Indian and/or non-Indian M&I users, CAP, Arizona:* New or amendatory water service contracts or subcontracts in accordance with an anticipated final record of decision for reallocation of CAP water, as discussed in the Secretary of the Interior's notice published on page 41456 of the FR on July 30, 1999. Contract was executed December 14, 2007. 7. *(13) Litchfield Park Service Company, CAP, Arizona:* Proposed partial assignments of subcontract for 5,590 acre-feet of CAP M&I water to the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which is exercising its authority as the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District, and to the cities of Avondale, Carefree, and Goodyear. Contract was executed August 14, 2007. 8. *(16) Various irrigation districts, CAP, Arizona:* Amend distribution system repayment contracts to provide for partial assumption of debt by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and the United States upon enactment of Federal legislation providing for resolution of CAP issues. Contract was executed December 14, 2007. 9. *(17) Mohave County Water Authority, BCP, Arizona:* Amendatory Colorado River water delivery contract to include the delivery of 3,500 acre-feet per year of fourth-priority water and to delete the delivery of 3,500 acre-feet per year of fifth-or sixth-priority water. Contract was executed June 22, 2007. 10. *(19) Sunrise Water Company, CAP, Arizona:* Proposed assignment of subcontract for 944 acre-feet of CAP M&I water per year to the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which is exercising its authority as the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District. Contract was executed August 14, 2007. 11. *(20) West End Water Company, CAP, Arizona:* Proposed assignment of subcontract for 157 acre-feet of CAP M&I water per year to the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which is exercising its authority as the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District. Contract was executed August 14, 2007. 12.

(21)*New River Utilities Company, CAP, Arizona:* Proposed assignment of subcontract for 1,885 acre-feet of CAP M&I water to the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which is exercising its authority as the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District. Contract was executed August 14, 2007. 13. *(22) Metropolitan WD and others, BCP, Arizona and California:* Contract to provide for the recovery by Metropolitan WD of interstate underground storage credits previously placed in underground storage in Arizona by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District under agreements executed in 1992 and 1994, and to document the Arizona Water Banking Authority's responsibility in agreeing to Arizona's forbearance in the use of Colorado River water to permit the Secretary of the Interior to release that quantity of water for diversion and use by Metropolitan WD. Letter agreement was executed December 20, 2006. 14. *(25) Arizona Water Settlements Act, CAP, Arizona:* Implementation of the contracting requirements of Title I Central Arizona Project Settlement Act of 2004, Title II Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement, Title III Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement, and Title IV San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement. Contracts were executed December 14, 2007. 15. *(27) Mohave County Water Authority, BCP, Arizona:* Amend contract No. 04-XX-30-W0431 to provide for a change of type and place of use of water. Contract was executed July 6, 2007. 16. *(34) Mohave County Water Authority, BCP, Arizona:* Assign a portion of Mohave County's Colorado River water entitlement to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Contract was executed September 25, 2007. *Upper Colorado Region:* Bureau of Reclamation, 125 South State Street, Room 6107, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1102, telephone 801-524-3864. 1. *Individual irrigators, M&I, and miscellaneous water users; Initial Units, CRSP; Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico:* Temporary (interim) water service contracts for surplus project water for irrigation or M&I use to provide up to 10, 000 acre-feet of water annually for terms up to 10 years; long-term contracts for similar service for up to 1,000 acre-feet of water annually.

(a)*Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je West Association, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:* Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je West Association has requested a 40-year water service contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je West Association to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.

(b)*Maureen A. Call, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:* Ms. Call has requested a 40-year water service contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires Ms. Call to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.

(c)*Vanessa Rueckert (Hidden Mesa Estates), Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:* Ms. Rueckert has requested a 40-year water service contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires Ms. Rueckert to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.

(d)*Thomas Alan Kay (North Fork Reserve), Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:* Mr. Kay has requested a 40-year water service contract for 11 acre-feet of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires them to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court. 2. *San Juan-Chama Project, New Mexico:* The United States is holding the remaining 2,990 acre-feet of project water for potential use in Indian water rights settlements in New Mexico. 3. *Various Contactors, San Juan-Chama Project, New Mexico:* The United States proposes to lease water from various contractors to stabilize flows in a critical reach of the Rio Grande in order to meet the needs of irrigators and preserve habitat for the silvery minnow. 4. *Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association, Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, and the Colorado River Water Conservation District; Uncompahgre Project; Colorado:* Water management agreement for water stored at Taylor Park Reservoir and the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Units to improve water management. 5. *Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Florida Project, Colorado:* Supplement to contract No. 14-06-400-3038, dated May 7, 1963, for an additional 181 acre-feet of project water, plus 563 acre-feet of project water pursuant to the 1986 Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement. 6. *Individual Irrigators, Carlsbad Project, New Mexico:* The United States proposes to enter into long-term forbearance lease agreements with individuals who have privately held water rights to divert nonproject water either directly from the Pecos River or from shallow/artesian wells in the Pecos River Watershed. This action will result in additional water in the Pecos River to make up for the water depletions caused by changes in operations at Sumner Dam which were made to improve conditions for a threatened species, the Pecos bluntnose shiner. 7. *La Plata Conservancy District, Animas-La Plata Project, New Mexico:* Cost-sharing/repayment contract for up to 1,560 acre-feet per year of M&I water; contract terms to be consistent with the Colorado Ute Settlement Act Amendments of 2000 (Title III of Pub. L. 106-554). 8. *LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, Glen Canyon Unit, CRSP, Arizona:* Long-term contract for 950 acre-feet of water for municipal purposes. 9. *City of Page, Arizona, Glen Canyon Unit, CRSP, Arizona:* Long-term contract for 975 acre-feet of water for municipal purposes. 10. *El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 and Isleta del Sur Pueblo, Rio Grande Project, Texas:* Contract to convert up to 1,000 acre-feet of the Pueblo's project irrigation water to use for tradition and religious purposes. 11. *Project Operator, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado:* Contract to transfer the operation, maintenance, and replacement responsibilities of most project facilities to the project operator, pursuant to section 6 of the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 and other Federal reclamation laws. 12. *Project Operations Committee, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado and New Mexico:* Agreement among the United States and the project sponsors to coordinate and oversee the necessary operations, maintenance, and replacement activities of the project works. 13. *Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado:* Water delivery contract for 33,519 acre-feet of M&I water; contract terms to be consistent with the Colorado Ute Settlement Act Amendments of 2000 (Title III of Pub. L. 106-554). 14. *Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado:* Water delivery contract for 33,519 acre-feet of M&I water; contract terms to be consistent with the Colorado Ute Settlement Act Amendments of 2000 (Title III of Pub. L. 106-554). 15. *Navajo Nation, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado and New Mexico:* Water delivery contract for 4,680 acre-feet of M&I water; contract terms to be consistent with the Colorado Ute Settlement Act Amendments of 2000 (Title III of Pub. L. 106-554). 16. *State of Colorado, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado and New Mexico:* Cost-sharing/repayment contract for up to 10,440 acre-feet per year of M&I water; contract terms to be consistent with the Colorado Ute Settlement Act Amendments of 2000 (Title III of Pub. L. 106-554). 17. *Public Service Company of New Mexico, Reclamation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program:* The agreement identifies that Reclamation may provide cost-share funding for the recovery monitoring and research, and O&M of the constructed fish passage at the Public Service Company's site pursuant to Public Law 106-392, dated October 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1602. 18. *The Grand Valley Water Users Association, Reclamation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:* Construction and O&M of a fish passage and fish screen facilities at the Grand Valley Diversion Dam and Government Highline Canal Facilities to facilitate recovery of endangered fish species in the Colorado River Basin (October 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1602, Pub. L. 106-392). 19. *Central Utah Project, Utah:* Petition for project water among the United States, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, and the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District for use of 2,500 acre-feet of irrigation water from the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project. 20. *Navajo Nation, San Juan River Dineh Water Users, Reclamation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program:* The agreement identifies that Reclamation may provide cost-share funding for the recovery monitoring and research, and O&M of the constructed fish passage at the Hogback Diversion Dam, pursuant to Public Law 106-392 dated October 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1602. 21. *Jensen Unit, Central Utah Project, Utah:* The Uintah Water Conservancy District has requested a contract with provision to prepay at a discounted rate the remaining 3,300 acre-feet of unmarketed project M&I water. 22. *Warren-Vosburg Ditch Company, Animas-La Plata Project, Colorado and New Mexico:* Contract for payment of O&M costs associated with the Warren-Vosburg ditch. 23. *Aaron Million, Million Conservation Resource Group, Flaming Gorge Storage Unit, CRSP:* Mr. Million has requested a Standby Contract to secure the first right to contract for up to 165,000 acre-feet annually of M&I water service from Flaming Gorge Reservoir for a proposed privately financed and constructed transbasin diversion project. 24. *Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Weber Basin Project, Utah:* Contract providing for the district to repay to the United States 15 percent of the cost of Phase I SOD modifications to the foundation at Arthur V. Watkins Dam. 25. *Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Weber Basin Project, Utah:* Contract providing for the district to repay to the United States 15 percent of the cost of Phase II SOD modifications to the foundation at Arthur V. Watkins Dam. 26. *Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Company, Emery County Project, Utah:* Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Irrigation Company has requested a contract for carriage of up to 5,600 acre-feet of nonproject water through Cottonwood Creek-Huntington Canal. 27. *Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and Reclamation, San Juan-Chama Project, New Mexico:* Contract to store up to 50,000 acre-feet of project water in Elephant Butte Reservoir. The proposed contract would have a 40-year maximum term and would replace existing contract No. 3-CS-53-01510 which expires on January 26, 2008. The Act of December 29, 1981, Public Law. 97-140, 95 Stat. 1717 provides authority to enter into this contract. 28. *Dolores Water Conservancy District, Dolores Project, Colorado:* The District has requested a water service contract for 1,402 acre-feet of newly identified project water for irrigation. The proposed water service contract will provide 417 acre-feet of project water for irrigation of the Ute Enterprise and 985 acre-feet for use by the District's full-service irrigators. 29. *Carlsbad ID and New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, Carlsbad Project, New Mexico:* Contract, for a 5-year term, for the District to perform phreatophyte (Salt Cedar) control and for the Commission to provide annual funding of $150,000. The following actions have been reported as discontinued or completed since the last publication of this notice on November 30, 2007: Discontinued Contract Action 1.

(18)Carlsbad ID and the NMISC, Carlsbad Project, New Mexico: Contract for storage and delivery of water produced by the NMISC's River Augmentation Program, among Reclamation, Carlsbad ID, and the NMISC. This will allow for storage of NMISC water in project facilities resulting in additional project water supply. Completed Contract Actions 1. *(1)(e) Old Castle SW Group dba United Companies, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:* United Companies has requested a 40-year water service contract for 5 acre-feet of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires United Companies to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court. Contract was executed September 24, 2007. 2. *(1)(f) Ward Creek LLC, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:* Ward Creek LLC has requested a 40-year water service contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I water out of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires Ward Creek LLC to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court. Contract was executed October 9, 2007. 3. *(27) North Fork Water Conservancy District and Ragged Mountain Water Users Association, Paonia Project, Colorado:* North Fork and Ragged Mountain have requested a contract for supplemental water from the Paonia Project. This contract is for municipal uses. Contract was executed May 21, 2007. *Great Plains Region:* Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 36900, Federal Building, 316 North 26th Street, Billings, Montana 59101, telephone 406-247-7752. 1. *Individual irrigators, M&I, and miscellaneous water users; Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming:* Temporary (interim) water service contracts for the sale, conveyance, storage, and exchange of surplus project water and nonproject water for irrigation or M&I use to provide up to 10,000 acre-feet of water annually for a term of up to 1 year. 2. *Green Mountain Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado:* Water service contracts for irrigation and M&I; contracts for the sale of water from the marketable yield to water users within the Colorado River Basin of western Colorado. 3. *Ruedi Reservoir, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Second round water sales from the regulatory capacity of Ruedi Reservoir. Water service and repayment contracts for up to 17,000 acre-feet annually for M&I use. 4. *Garrison Diversion Unit, P-SMBP, North Dakota:* Renegotiation of the master repayment contract with Garrison Diversion Conservancy District to conform with the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000; negotiation of repayment contracts with irrigators and M&I users. 5. *Highland-Hanover ID, Hanover-Bluff Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Negotiate long-term water service contract. 6. *Upper Bluff ID, Hanover-Bluff Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Negotiate long-term water service contract. 7. *Dickinson-Heart River Mutual Aid Corporation, Dickinson Unit, P-SMBP, North Dakota:* Negotiate renewal of water service contract for irrigation of lands below Dickinson Dam in western North Dakota. 8. *Savage ID, P-SMBP, Montana:* The District is currently seeking title transfer. The contract is subject to renewal pending outcome of the title transfer process. The existing interim contract is due to expire in May 2008. Preparing to renew a long term contract upon request by the District. 9. *Dickinson Parks and Recreation District, Dickinson Unit, P-SMBP, North Dakota:* A temporary contract has been negotiated with the District for minor amounts of water from Dickinson Reservoir. Negotiate a long-term water service contract for minor amounts of water from Dickinson Dam. 10. *Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of excess capacity contracts in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. 11. *Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of requests for long-term contracts for the use of excess capacity in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project from the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, the City of Aurora, and the Colorado Springs Utilities. The contract with the City of Aurora was executed on September 12, 2007. 12. *Individual irrigators, Heart Butte Unit, P-SMBP, North Dakota:* Renew long-term water service contracts for minor amounts of less than 1,000 acre-feet of irrigation water annually from the Heart River below Heart Butte Dam. 13. *Municipal Subdistrict of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a new long-term contract or amendment of contract No. 4-07-70-W0107 with the Municipal Subdistrict and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for the proposed Windy Gap Firming Project. 14. *Northern Integrated Supply Project, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a new long-term contract with approximately 14 regional water suppliers and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for the Northern Integrated Supply Project. 15. *Stutsman County Park Board, Jamestown Unit, P-SMBP, North Dakota:* The Board is requesting a contract for minor amounts of water under a long-term contract to serve domestic needs for cabin owners at Jamestown Reservoir, North Dakota. 16. *Security Water and Sanitation District, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a long-term contract for the use of excess capacity in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. 17. *City of Fountain, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a long-term contract for the use of excess capacity in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. 18. *Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado Springs, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a long-term agreement for water substitution and power interference in the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. 19. *LeClair-Riverton ID, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Contract renewal of long-term water service contract. 20. *Riverton Valley ID, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Contract renewal of long-term water service contract. 21. *ExxonMobil Corporation, Ruedi Reservoir, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of ExxonMobil Corporation's request to amend its Ruedi Round I contract to include additional uses for the water. 22. *Pueblo West Metropolitan District, Pueblo West, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a long-term contract for the use of excess capacity in the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. 23. *City of Golden, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a long-term agreement for power interference in the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. 24. *Colorado River Water Conservation District, Ruedi Reservoir, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a second round water sales or repayment contract from the regulatory capacity of Ruedi Reservoir for up to 5,000 acre-feet annually for M&I uses and also providing water to the endangered fish and supplementing in-stream flows. 25. *Colorado River Water Conservation District, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado:* Long-term exchange, conveyance, and storage contract to implement the Exhibit B Agreement of the Settlement Agreement on Operating Procedures for Green Mountain Reservoir Concerning Operating Limitations and in Resolution of the Petition Filed August 7, 2003, in Case No. 49-CV-2782 (The United States v. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, *et al.* , U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 2782 and Consolidated Case Nos. 5016 and 5017). 26. *Colorado River Water Conservation District, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado:* Consideration of a request for a long-term contract for the use of excess capacity for storage and exchange in Green Mountain Reservoir in the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. 27. *Glendo Unit, P-SMBP,* Wyoming: Contract renewal for long-term water service contracts with Burbank Ditch, New Grattan Ditch Company, Torrington ID, Lucerne Canal and Power Company, and Wright and Murphy Ditch Company. 28. *Glendo Unit, P-SMBP, Nebraska:* Contract renewal for long-term water service contracts with Bridgeport, Enterprise, and Mitchell IDs, and Central Nebraska Public Power and ID. 29. *Glendo Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Contract renewal for long-term water storage contract with Pacificorp. 30. *Roger W. Evans (Individual), Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Renewal of long-term water service contracts. 31. *City of Beloit, P-SMBP, Kansas:* Contract renewal for M&I contract. 32. *Hamlin Construction, Inc., Helena Valley Unit, P-SMBP, Montana:* Request for a long-term water service contract for M&I purposes for up to 500 acre-feet per year. 33. *Richard Davis, Helena Valley Unit, P-SMBP, Montana:* Request for a long-term water service contract for M&I purposes for up to 24 acre-feet per year. 34. *Individual Irrigators, Canyon Ferry Unit, P-SMBP, Montana:* Replace temporary 1-year contracts with long-term water service contracts for minor amounts of less than 1,000 acre-feet of irrigation water annually from the Missouri River below Canyon Ferry Dam. 35. *Individual Irrigators, Lower Marias Unit, P-SMBP, Montana:* Execute long-term water service contracts for commercial irrigation from Lake Elwell and the Marias River below Tiber Dam. 36. *Turtle Lake ID, Garrison Diversion Unit, North Dakota:* Turtle Lake ID has requested a water service contract under the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000 as part of the Garrison Diversion Unit. 37. *Big Horn Canal ID, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:* Big Horn Canal has requested a renewal of their long-term water service contract. 38. *Treeline Springs, LLP., Canyon Ferry Unit, P-SMBP, Montana:* Request for water service contract for up to 620 acre-feet of water per year for replacement of water for senior water rights. The following actions have been reported as discontinued or completed since the last publication of this notice on November 30, 2007: Discontinued Contract Action 1. *(33) Individual developer with Angostura Unit, P-SMBP, South Dakota:* Negotiate M&I water service contract with developer for up to ten, 10-acre tracts of land within the Angostura ID. Completed Contract Actions 1. *(39) City of Grand Junction, City of Fruita, and Town of Palisade (Municipal Recreation Agreement) Colorado-Big Thompson Project; Colorado:* Negotiation of renewal of the Municipal Recreation Agreement to provide historic users pool surplus water from Green Mountain Reservoir for nonconsumptive municipal recreation uses. Contract was executed on August 29, 2007. 2. *(43) Greenfields ID, Sun River Project, Montana:* Modification of Gibson Dam will be required depending on the outcome of the Corrective Action Study, and will require a contract for repayment of allocable SOD costs. Contract was executed on May 21, 2007. 3. *(51) Giant Springs, Inc., Canyon Ferry Unit, P-SMBP, Montana:* Request for a long-term contract for up to 5,600 acre-feet of water per year to fulfill the State requirement to replace water used under private rights. Contract was executed December 19, 2007. Dated: February 1, 2008. Roseann Gonzales, Director, Office of Program and Policy Services, Denver Office. [FR Doc. E8-4089 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MN-P INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION; UNITED STATES AND MEXICO United States Section; Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Long-Term Improvements to the USIBWC Rio Grande Flood Control Projects Along the Texas-Mexico Border AGENCY: United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). ACTION: Notice of availability for the record of decision (ROD). SUMMARY: This notice is provided in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)parts 1500-1508 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and USIBWC procedures for implementing NEPA. The USIBWC anticipates the need to improve functionality of three flood control projects located in the Rio Grande along the Texas-Mexico border. Potential improvement measures are mainly associated with the project core mission of flood protection, boundary stabilization, and water delivery. Additional measures under consideration are intended to improve water use, quality, and conservation, as well as measures supporting local or regional initiatives for multipurpose use of the projects for wildlife habitat development, and improved environmental conditions. A Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

(PEIS)was prepared to evaluate potential consequences of three action alternatives under consideration for long-term improvement of the flood control projects. The USIBWC will apply the programmatic evaluation as an overall guidance for future evaluations of individual projects, including both those currently envisioned at a conceptual level and those whose implementation is not currently anticipated but would be possible within a 20-year timeframe. The Multipurpose Project Management Alternative was adopted among the three action alternatives as the preferred option for long-term improvements to the Rio Grande flood control projects. In implementing the preferred alternative, the USIBWC will continue to improve functionality of the flood control projects to meet its mandate for flood control, water delivery, and boundary stabilization, while supporting initiatives for improvement of environmental conditions and water resources utilization. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Daniel Borunda, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental Management Division, USIBWC, 4171 North Mesa Street, C-100, El Paso, Texas 79902 or e-mail: *danielborunda@ibwc.state.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The USIBWC anticipates the need to improve capabilities or functionality of three flood control projects

(FCP)located in the Rio Grande along the Texas-Mexico border: The Rectification FCP, extending 84.4 miles along the Rio Grande, downstream from American Diversion Dam in El Paso to Fort Quitman, Texas; the Presidio-Ojinaga FCP extending over 13.1 river miles of the Rio Grande near Presidio, Texas; and the Lower Rio Grande FCP that extends 186 river miles on the Rio Grande, from Peñitas, Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, and includes 120 miles of interior floodways. These projects were constructed to provide flood protection in urban, suburban, and agricultural areas in the United States and Mexico, facilitate water delivery, and stabilize the international river boundary. Measures identified for potential implementation were organized into three action alternatives focusing on improvements in operation and maintenance (O&M) practices and project functionality; improvements in water quality and water utilization; and additional measures for multipurpose use of the projects beyond their core mission of flood control, water delivery and boundary preservation. Multipurpose use would include regional initiatives for improvement of habitat and environmental conditions proposed by federal agencies, local governments, and other organizations. The USIBWC prepared a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, in cooperation with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and United States Army Corps of Engineers, to analyze potential effects of three action alternatives for improvement of the three Rio Grande FCPs. The programmatic evaluation will be used as an overall guidance for evaluation of future improvement projects, both those already identified at a conceptual level or those whose implementation is possible within a 20-year timeframe. Once an improvement project is developed for implementation, site-specific environmental documentation will be prepared on the basis of PEIS findings and project specifications. A Draft PEIS was released for a 45-day public review period on August 10, 2007. Nineteen responses were received during the review period, ten from regulatory agencies, six from various organizations, and three from individual reviewers. Oral comments were also received from 12 presenters during public hearings held in the Cities of El Paso, Presidio, and McAllen, Texas on August 21, 22 and 28, 2007, respectively. The Notice of Availability of the Final PEIS was published in the **Federal Register** by the Environmental Protection Agency on January 4, 2008. *Finding:* Because of its potential to improve flood control and water resources management, as well as a greater potential for improvement of biological resources and environmental conditions, the MPM Alternative was identified as the preferred option for long-term improvements to the Rectification FCP, Presidio FCP, and Lower Rio Grande FCP. In implementing this alternative, the USIBWC will continue to improve functionality and maintenance of the three Rio Grande flood control projects while supporting initiatives for improvements in environmental conditions and utilization of water resources. *Availability:* Single hard copies of the Record of Decision may be obtained by request at the above address. Electronic copies may also be obtained from the USIBWC Home Page at *http://www.ibwc.state.gov.* Dated: February 25, 2008. Susan Daniel, General Counsel. [FR Doc. E8-3999 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7010-01-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-634] In the Matter of Certain Liquid Crystal Display Modules, Products Containing Same, and Methods for Using the Same; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 30, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Sharp Corporation of Japan. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid crystal display modules, products containing same, and methods for using the same that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,879,364; 6,952,192; 7,304,703; and 7,304,626. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at *http://www.usitc.gov.* The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan F. Moore, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone

(202)205-2767. Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2007). *Scope of Investigation:* Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on February 27, 2008, *ordered that* —

(1)Pursuant to subsection

(b)of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid crystal display modules, products containing same, and methods for using the same that infringe one or more of claims 5-7 of U.S. Patent No. 6,879,364; claims 1 and 4 of U.S. Patent No. 6,952,192; claims 1, 2, 6-8, 13, 14, 16, and 17 of U.S. Patent No. 7,304,703; and claims 10, 17, and 20 of U.S. Patent No. 7,304,626, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;

(2)For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:

(a)The complainant is— Sharp Corporation, 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8522, Japan.

(b)The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 416 maetan-dong, Youngtong-gu, Suwon, Kyunggi-Do, Korea 443-742. Samsung Electronics America, Inc., 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660. Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., 3655 North First Street, San Jose, California 95134.

(c)The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Bryan F. Moore, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 401, Washington, DC 20436; and

(3)For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Paul J. Luckern is designated as the presiding administrative law judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondent in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(d) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of the respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or cease and desist orders or both directed against the respondent. Issued: February 27, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-4072 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-635] In the Matter of Certain Pesticides and Products Containing Clothianidin; Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 31, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. of Japan and Valent U.S.A. Corporation of Walnut Creek, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on February 19, 2008. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain pesticides and products containing clothianidin that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,034,404. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at *http://www.usitc.gov* . The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vu Q. Bui, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone

(202)205-2582. Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2007). *Scope of Investigation:* Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on February 27, 2008, *ordered that* —

(1)Pursuant to subsection

(b)of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain pesticides or products containing clothianidin that infringe one or more of claims 1 and 9 of U.S. Patent No. 5,034,404, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;

(2)For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:

(a)The complainants are— Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Tokyo Sumitomo Twin Building (East), 27-1, Shinkawa 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8260, Japan. Valent U.S.A. Corporation, 1600 Riviera Ave., Suite 200, Walnut Creek, California 94596.

(b)The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: Syngenta AG, Schwarzwaldallee 215, 4058 Basel, Switzerland. Syngenta India Ltd., Crop Protection Sector, Royal Insurance Building, 14, J. Tata Road, Mumbai 400 020, India. Syngenta Corp., 2200 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803. Syngenta Seeds Inc., 7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427. Syngenta Crop Protection Inc., 410 S. Swing Rd., Greensboro, North Carolina 27409. Garst Seed Co., 2369 330th Street, Slater, Iowa 50244. Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc., 100JC Robinson Blvd., Waterloo, Nebraska 68130.

(c)The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Vu Q. Bui, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 401, Washington, DC 20436; and

(3)For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Charles E. Bullock is designated as the presiding administrative law judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(d) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent. Issued: February 27, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary for the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-4074 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-578] In the Matter of Certain Mobile Telephone Handsets, Wireless Communication Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination of the Administrative Law Judge Finding No Violation of Section *337; Termination of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) determining that there is no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Frahm, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)205-3107. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at *http://www.usitc.gov.* The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on

(202)205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this section 337 investigation on July 12, 2006, based on a complaint filed by QUALCOMM Incorporated of San Diego, California (“Qualcomm”). 71 FR 39362 (July 12, 2006). The complaint, as amended, alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. **1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile telephone handsets, wireless communications devices, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of six U.S. patents. The complaint and notice of investigation named Nokia Corporation of Finland and Nokia Inc. of Irving, Texas (collectively, “Nokia”), as respondents. The complaint, as amended, further alleged that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection 337(a)(2). Only claims 1 and 3 of U.S. Patent No. 5,452,473 (“the '473 patent”), claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 5,590,408 (“the '408 patent”), and claim 2 of U.S. Patent No. 5,655,220 (“the '220 patent”) remain in the investigation. On December 12, 2007, the ALJ issued his final ID finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. *1337). Specifically, the ALJ determined that there had been an importation of Nokia's accused products, and that none of Nokia's accused products infringe the asserted claims of the '473, '408, or '220 patents. With regard to claims 1 and 3 of the '473 patent, the ALJ determined these asserted claims were not proven to be invalid under the best mode requirement of 35 U.S.C. *112 or anticipated under 35 U.S.C. *102. The ALJ also determined that claims 1 and 3 of the '473 patent were proven to be invalid as obvious under 35 U.S.C. *103. With regard to claim 1 of the '408 patent and claim 2 of the '220 patent, the ALJ determined that these asserted claims were not proven to be invalid. The ALJ determined that a domestic industry exists that practices the '473, '408, and '220 patents. Finally, the ALJ made a recommendation that if the Commission finds a violation under section 337, a limited exclusion and cease and desist orders should issue with a bond set in the amount of 100 percent of entered value during the 60 day period of Presidential review. On January 9, 2008, Qualcomm and Nokia each filed petitions for review. The Commission Investigative Attorney (“IA”) did not file a petition for review. On January 23, 2008, Qualcomm and Nokia filed responses to each other's petitions for review. The IA filed his response to both petitions on January 24, 2008. On February 5, 2008, Qualcomm filed a letter requesting that the Commission consider the recent Federal Circuit decision in *Oatey Co.* v. *IPS, Corp.,* Case No. 07-1214, slip op. (Fed. Cir. Jan. 30, 2008). Nokia filed a responsive letter on February 6, 2008. Having examined the record of this investigation, including the ALJ's final ID and the submissions of the parties, the Commission has determined not to review the ALJ's determination. The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42-45 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42-45). Issued: February 27, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-4073 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on February 27, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in *United States* v. *Bayer CropScience Inc.* *et al.,* Civil Action No. 1:08-cv-10325-MLW. In this action, the United States filed a complaint, under Sections 106, 107(a) and 113(g)(2) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9606, 9607(a), and 9613, alleging that Bayer CropScience Inc. and Pharmacia Corporation (“Settling Defendants”) are liable parties in connection with the Second Operable Unit at the Industri-plex Superfund Site (“Industri-plex OU2”), located in Woburn Massachusetts. At the same time as it filed its complaint, the United States lodged a proposed Consent Decree that resolves those claims and requires the Settling Defendants to

(a)implement the remedy selected by EPA for Industri-Plex OU2 in a Record of Decision dated January 31, 2006,

(b)pay EPA's future response costs in connection with the Consent Decree, and

(c)make a payment to the United States in the amount of $6 million in reimbursement of past costs incurred in connection with Industri-plex OU2. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty

(30)days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to *United States* v. *Bayer CropScience Inc.* , D.J. Ref. 90-11-2-228/6. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to *pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov* . A copy of the comments should also be sent to Donald Frankel, Trial Attorney, Environmental Enforcement Section, Department of Justice, Suite 616, One Gateway Center, Newton, MA 02458. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Courthouse, Suite 9200, One Courthouse Way, Boston, MA 02210 (contact Bunker Henderson). During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, *http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html* . A copy of the Consent Decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood ( *tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov* ), fax no.

(202)514-0097, phone confirmation number

(202)514-1547. In requesting a copy of the Consent Decree from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $14.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost, not including appendices) or $136.25 (25 cents per page reproduction costs, including appendices) payable to the U.S. Treasury (if the request is by fax or e-mail, forward a check to the Consent Decree library at the address stated above). Ronald G. Gluck, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8-4112 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-15-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—SAE Consortium Ltd. Notice is hereby given that, on January 25, 2008, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 *et. seq.* (“the Act”), SAE Consortium Ltd. (“SAEC”) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ has been added as a party to this venture. No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and SAEC intends to file additional written notification disclosing all changes in membership. On September 27, 2007, SAEC filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the **Federal Register** pursuant to section 6(b) of the Act on November 7, 2007 (72 FR 62867). Patricia A. Brink, Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 08-923 Filed 3-3-08; 8:45 am]

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