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BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1745-DR] Tennessee; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-1745-DR), dated February 7, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 29, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of February 7, 2008. Fentress County for Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidential Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance—Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs, 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8-4783 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tuna—Tariff-Rate Quota; The Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2008 Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2008. SUMMARY: Each year the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS, is based on the apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding Calendar Year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2008. EFFECTIVE DATES: The 2008 tariff-rate quota is applicable to tuna entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period January 1, through December 31, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Textile/Apparel Policy and Programs Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229,

(202)863-6560. Background It has been determined that 17,667,724 kilograms of tuna in air-tight containers may be entered and withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the Calendar Year 2008, at the rate of 6 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.30 HTSUS. Dated: March 6, 2008. Daniel Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. E8-4806 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior. ACTION: Notice of renewal. SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with section 9a(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Following consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Interior hereby renews the Sporting Conservation Council for 2 years. DATES: The Council's charter will be filed under the Act March 26, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phyllis T. Seitts, 602-906-5603. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council provides advice and guidance to the Federal Government through the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture on how to increase public awareness of the importance of wildlife resources and the social and economic benefits of recreational hunting. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture about wildlife conservation endeavors that benefit recreational hunting and wildlife resources and that encourage partnerships among the public, the sportsman conservation community, and Federal and State Governments. Council membership includes representatives from State fish and wildlife agencies, game bird hunting organizations, wildlife conservation organizations, big game hunting organizations, and the hunting community. The Council functions solely as an advisory body and in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2). The certification is published below. Certification I hereby certify that the renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties by the Department of the Interior mandated pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1457 and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j). Dated: February 29, 2008. Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. E8-4857 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE-08-004] Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Agency Holding the Meeting: United States International Trade Commission. Time and Date: March 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. Place: Room 101, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone:

(202)205-2000. Status: Open to the public. Matters To Be Considered: 1. Agenda for future meetings: none. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Inv. Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Preliminary) (Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China)—briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determination to the Secretary of Commerce on or before March 17, 2008; Commissioners' opinions are currently scheduled to be transmitted to the Secretary of Commerce on or before March 24, 2008.) 5. Outstanding action jackets: none. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. Earlier notification of this meeting was not possible. By order of the Commission. Issued: March 4, 2008. William R. Bishop, Hearings and Meetings Coordinator. [FR Doc. E8-4763 Filed 3-10-08; 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 January 25, 2008, a proposed consent decree in *United States* v. *Reynolds Metals Company, et al.* , Civil Action No. 08-108-KI, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In this action the United States sought injunctive relief, response costs and natural resource damages for releases of hazardous substances at the Reynolds Metals Superfund Site near Troutdale, Oregon. The decree provides that defendants will implement remedial action at the Site and pay $501,370 in past response costs, as well as pay future response costs. In addition, defendants will complete natural resource restoration actions they are undertaking at the Site and pay $21,120 in natural resource damage assessment costs. For thirty

(30)days after the date of this publication, the Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to *pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov* or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611. In either case, the comments should refer to *United States* v. *Reynolds Metals Company, et al.* , Civil Action No. 08-108-KI, D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-3-08697. The decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 1000 SW. Third Avenue, Suite 600, Portland, Oregon 97204. During the comment period, the Consent Decree may 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 from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $21.50 for the decree only or $71.00 for the decree with attachments (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Robert E. Maher, Jr., Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8-4784 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-15-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Settlement Agreement Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on March 4, 2008, the United States moved to reopen *United States* v. *Ruetgers Organics Corporation* (fka Ruetgers-Nease Corporation), No. 4-96-2128, in order to lodge a proposed “Agreement and Order Regarding Modification of the Consent Decree to Include Reimbursement for Past and Future Oversight Costs” (“Modification Agreement”). The Modification Agreement amends the Consent Decree (“1997 Consent Decree”) lodged on December 6, 1996, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and entered on January 2, 1997. The Modification Agreement is intended only to replace the provisions specifically referred to, essentially to include oversight costs within the definition of response costs. All other provisions of the 1997 Consent Decree remain in force. The 1997 Consent Decree resolved the claims of the United States under Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, for past response costs and certain response actions at the Centre County Kepone Superfund Site in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The Modification Agreement obligates the Settling Defendant to reimburse the United States $628,164.79 for additional United States' past response costs and to agree to reimbursement of future costs. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty

(30)days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed Modification Agreement. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to *pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov* or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to *United States* v. *Ruetgers Organics Corporation,* D.J. Ref. 90-11-3-1436. The Modification Agreement may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney in the Middle District of Pennsylvania at the William J. Nealon Federal Building and Courthouse, 235 N. Washington Ave., Suite 311, Scranton, PA 18503. It may also be examined at U.S. EPA Region III at 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. During the public comment period, the Modification Agreement may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site *http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html* . A copy of the proposed Modification Agreement 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 no.

(202)514-1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $4.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the “U.S. Treasury” or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Robert Brook, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E8-4720 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-15-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 29, 2008. The Department of Labor

(DOL)hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* or by contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: *king.darrin@dol.gov.* Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-4816/Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), e-mail: *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the applicable OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • 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; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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. *Agency:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of currently approved collection. *Title:* Examinations and Testing of Electrical Equipment Including Exam, Testing, and Maintenance of High Voltage Longwalls. *OMB Control Number:* 1219-0116. *Form Number:* None. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 917. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 760,553. *Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden:* $0. *Affected Public:* Inadequate maintenance of electric equipment is a major cause of serious electrical accidents in the coal mining industry. Improperly maintained electric equipment has also been responsible for many disastrous mine fires and explosions. The Department's regulations at 30 CFR parts 75 and 77 contain recordkeeping requirements which may in some instances help operators in implementing an effective maintenance program. The subject records of tests and examinations are examined by coal miners, coal mine officials, and MSHA inspectors. MSHA inspectors examine the records to determine if the required tests and examinations have been conducted, to identify units of electric equipment that may pose a potential safety hazard, to determine the probable cause of accidents during accidents investigations, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the coal mine operator's electrical maintenance programs. By comparing the records with the actual condition of electric equipment, MSHA inspectors may in some cases be able to identify weaknesses in the coal mine operator's electrical maintenance programs and require that the weaknesses be corrected. For additional information, see related notice published on December 20, 2007 at 72 FR 72390. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-4678 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request March 5, 2008. The Department of Labor

(DOL)hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection requests

(ICRs)to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the *RegInfo.gov* Web site at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* or by contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: *king.darrin@dol.gov* . Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316 / Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not a toll-free numbers), e-mail: *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). *The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:* • 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; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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. *Agency:* Occupational Safety and Health Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a previously approved collection. *Title of Collection:* Underground Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.800). *OMB Control Number:* 1218-0067. *Agency Form Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Private Sector—Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 323. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 57,949. *Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden:* $117,000. *Description:* The Department's regulations at 29 CFR 1926.800 require underground construction employers are required to certify hoist inspections; post various warning signs; and keep a record of air quality test results to identify decreasing oxygen levels or potentially hazardous concentrations of air contaminants and to take corrective action prior to attaining hazardous conditions. For additional information, see related notice published at 72 FR 71161 on December 14, 2007. *Agency:* Occupational Safety and Health Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a previously approved collection. *Title of Collection:* Construction Standards on Posting Emergency Telephone Numbers and Floor Load Limits. *OMB Control Number:* 1218-0093. *Agency Form Numbers:* None. *Affected Public:* Private Sector—Business or other for-profits. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 801,837. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 197,819. *Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden:* $0. *Description:* The Department's regulations at 29 CFR part 1926.50(f) require employers to post emergency telephone numbers at the worksite if the 911 emergency telephone service is not available. 29 CFR part 250(a)(2) requires that employers must post the maximum safe load limits of floors located in storage areas inside buildings or other structures unless the floors are on grade. For additional information, see related notice published at 72 FR 71162 on December 14, 2007. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-4703 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration Hearing on Reasonable Contracts or Arrangements Under Section 408(b)(2)—Fee Disclosure AGENCY: Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of change to public hearing date. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is changing the date for the previously scheduled public hearing on the proposed regulation under section 408(b)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the related proposed class exemption. The notice that originally scheduled the public hearing for March 20, 2008, and March 21 (if necessary) was published in the **Federal Register** on February 27, 2008, at 73 FR 10405. DATES: The hearing will now be held on March 31, 2008, and April 1 (if necessary), beginning at 9 a.m., EST. ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held at the U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-4215 A-C, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fil Williams, Office of Regulations and Interpretations, Employee Benefits Security Administration,

(202)693-8510. This is not a toll-free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Persons interested in presenting testimony and answering questions at this public hearing must submit, by 3:30 p.m., EST, March 20, 2008, the following information:

(1)A written request to be heard; and

(2)An outline of the topics to be discussed, indicating the time allocated to each topic. To facilitate the receipt and processing of responses, EBSA encourages interested persons to submit their requests and outlines electronically by e-mail to *e-ORI@dol.gov.* Persons submitting requests and outlines electronically are encouraged not to submit paper copies. Persons submitting requests and outlines on paper should send or deliver their requests and outlines to the Office of Regulations and Interpretations, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Attn: 408(b)(2) Hearing, Rooms N-5655, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. All requests and outlines submitted to the Department will be available to the public, without charge, online at *http://www.dol.gov/ebsa* and at the Public Disclosure Room, N-1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Note: Persons who requested the opportunity to testify at the March 20, 2008 hearing will be rescheduled for this hearing, unless the Department hears otherwise from the requestor. A new request to testify is not required by such persons. The Department will prepare an agenda indicating the order of presentation of oral comments and testimony. In the absence of special circumstances, each presenter will be allotted ten

(10)minutes in which to complete his or her presentation. Any individuals with disabilities who may need special accommodations should notify Fil Williams on or before March 20, 2008. Information about the agenda will be posted on *http://www.dol.gov/ebsa* on or after March 20, 2008, or may be obtained by contacting Fil Williams, Office of Regulations and Interpretations, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, telephone

(202)693-8510 (this is not a toll-free number). Those individuals who make oral comments and testimonies at the hearing should be prepared to answer questions regarding their information and/or comments. The hearing will be transcribed. Notice of Re-Scheduled Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the public hearing on the Department's proposed regulation under section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, and related proposed class exemption, has been re-scheduled for March 31, 2008, and April 1, if necessary. The hearing will be held beginning at 9 a.m. in Room S-4215 A-C of the U.S. Department of Labor, Francis Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC, 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of March, 2008. Bradford P. Campbell, Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. E8-4658 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-29-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,608] Precision Magnetics Division of Arnold Magnetics Technologies; Wayne, NJ; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated February 20, 2008, a worker requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance

(TAA)and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on February 4, 2008. The Notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2008 (73 FR 9836). The determination was based on the Department's findings that, during the relevant period, the subject firm did not shift production of magnetic components and assemblies to a foreign country and did not import magnetic components and assemblies. The determination also stated that the workers' separations are attributable to a domestic shift of production. The request for reconsideration alleges that the subject workers do not produce magnetic components and assemblies but produce magnets, magnet production shifted to China, the subject firm is likely to import magnets following the shift abroad, and the subject firm's customers have increased their magnet imports. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 3rd day of March 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4667 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Continuing Information Collection Request for the Unemployment Insurance

(UI)Facilitation of Claimant Reemployment; Comment Request AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the Department of Labor (Department) conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that the requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. A copy of the proposed information collection request

(ICR)can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing: *http://www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/OMBControlNumber.cfm.* DATES: Submit comments to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before May 12, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit comments to Andrew W. Spisak, Office of Workforce Security, Employment and Training Administration, U. S. Department of Labor, Room S-4522, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: 202-693-3196 (this is not a toll-free number); fax: 202-693-3975; e-mail: *spisak.andrew@dol.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *I. Background:* Required by Congress under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), the Department's Strategic Plan is an integral part of the budget process. Among the purposes of the GPRA are to improve Federal program effectiveness and public accountability by focusing on program results, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Strategic Goal 4 in the Department's fiscal year

(FY)2006—2011 strategic plan—Strengthened Economic Protections —focuses on improving the operational performance and effectiveness of the federal/state UI program. Performance Goal 4A supports this goal with performance measures to “Make timely and accurate benefit payments to unemployed workers, facilitate the reemployment of unemployment insurance beneficiaries, and set up unemployment tax accounts promptly for new employers.” ETA collects the data to measure the facilitation of reemployment of UI benefit recipients through the ETA 9047 report. OMB approved the Department's request to begin collecting UI reemployment data through the ETA 9047 report on July 26, 2005. ETA issued reporting instructions in Unemployment Insurance Program Letter

(UIPL)No. 1-06 (October 6, 2005), and State Workforce Agencies began reporting data to ETA in March 2006. Using the reemployment data submitted by the states through the ETA 9047 report, ETA calculated a baseline for the UI GPRA reemployment rate measure. In Training and Employment Guidance Letter

(TEGL)No. 24-05 Change 1, ETA announced that the baseline reemployment rate was 62.4%, and set the FY 2007 GPRA Facilitate Reemployment goal at 65%. The TEGL also advised states that the development of a UI Performs measure “with a criterion by which to assess individual states” success in facilitating UI reemployment” was in progress. Data Collection Each calendar quarter, states report on the ETA 9047 report separate counts for individuals receiving their first UI payments who are exempt from work search/employment service registration (“exempt”), in most cases because they are job-attached with definite recall dates, and those who must conduct work search or register with the employment service (“nonexempt”). States also report on the ETA 9047 report the number of those first payment recipients for whom intrastate or out-of-state employers reported wages in the subsequent quarter. States obtain these counts by running computer crossmatches of the Social Security Numbers

(SSNs)of the claimants who received a first UI payment with the UI wage records for the subsequent calendar quarter. ETA issued instructions on obtaining out-of-state reemployment data through matching the SSNs of UI first payment recipients with UI wage records in the National Directory of New Hires in UIPL No. 1-06, Change 1 (August 2, 2006). A facsimile of the ETA 9047 report is shown below. Reporting instructions for the ETA 9047 report are found in ET Handbook 401, 4th edition, section IV, chapter 7. ETA 9047—Remployment of UI Benefit Recipients State—Exemption Code Region—Number of claimants receiving 1st payment Report for period ending— Number of Intrastate Crossmatch Hits: YYYY.Q+1 Number of Interstate Crossmatch Hits: YYYY.Q+1 0—Not Exempt 1—Exempt Comments *OMB No.:* 1205-0452. *OMB Expiration Date:* 07/31/2008. *OMB Burden Minutes:* 600. *OMB Burden Statement:* In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved the reporting requirements for the ETA 9047 report under OMB approval No. 1205-0452 to expire July 31, 2008. The estimated reporting burden for this report is 10 hours. UI Reemployment GPRA Measure The UI reemployment GPRA measure is defined as the percentage of all UI claimants receiving a first payment in a calendar quarter who were paid wages in the following calendar quarter that appear in UI wage records. ETA believes that this measure encourages the agencies that administer UI—which share responsibility with all Workforce Investment partners in facilitating the reemployment of UI beneficiaries—to be innovative in the steps they take to facilitate these individuals' reemployment. Insights gained about the combinations of reemployment efforts and UI eligibility conditions that promote the quick return of UI beneficiaries to suitable work will be shared with state UI agencies. The following table summarizes GPRA targets and performance for the UI reemployment measure. GPRA Targets and Performance Goal and indicator FY 2006 target FY 2006 actual FY 2007 target FY 2008 target *Facilitate Reemployment:* Percent of UI claimants who were reemployed by the end of the first quarter after the quarter in which they received their first payment *62.4 64.2 65.0 65.2 * Based on baseline data submitted March 2006. *II. Desired Focus of Comments:* The Department is particularly interested in comments which: • 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; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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. *III. Current Actions:* ETA issued UIPL No. 12-08 [February 13, 2008] to solicit comment on the proposed definition for the UI Performs core measure, “Facilitate the Reemployment of UI Claimants” and the approach used for setting the Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP). We are proposing using the same definition for the UI Performs core measure as for the GPRA measure for purposes of consistency and its uniform application to all states. ETA's analysis of the UI reemployment data show that state performance in reemployment of UI benefit recipients is influenced by forces outside the control of the agency administering the state UI law, most notably by the economic conditions in the state, as measured by the Total Unemployment Rate (TUR), and the percent of UI benefit recipients that are on temporary layoff, as measured by the percent of claimants who not required to search for work or register with the state employment service. The proposed ALP's for the UI Performs Core measure reflect state-specific data for these two factors. UIPL No. 12-08 includes a detailed explanation of the methodology used to develop the proposed ALP. *Type of Review:* Extension without change. *Agency:* Employment and Training Administration. *Title:* Unemployment Insurance Facilitation of Claimant Reemployment. *Record keeping:* Per ET Handbook 401, 4th edition, p. v, “source data supporting counts [reported] should be retained for at least three years.” *Affected Public:* State Workforce Agencies(SWAs). *Frequency:* Quarterly. *Total Respondents:* 53 SWAs. *Total Responses:* 212 per year (53 SWAs × 4 quarterly reports per year). *Estimated Time Per Response:* SWA staff—10 hours. *Total Burden Hours:* 2,120 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* This is an established data collection for which no changes are proposed; there are no startup costs. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $77,168 (annual) (53 SWAs at $1,456 per SWA). Comments submitted in response to this request will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: March 4, 2008. Cheryl Atkinson, Administrator, Office of Workforce Security, Washington, DC. [FR Doc. E8-4657 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FW-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,396] Atreum-Brighton, a Subsidiary of Magna International Decoma International Division Including On-Site Leased Workers From Qualified Staffing, Aerotek and On-Site Workers From Hubbard Supply Company and Robert Half Management Resources; Brighton, MI; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on November 14, 2007, applicable to workers of Atreum-Brighton, a subsidiary of Magna International, Decoma International Division, including on-site leased workers from Qualified Staffing and Aerotek, Brighton, Michigan. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69710). The certification was amended on January 8, 2008 to include workers of Hubbard Supply Company working on-site at the Brighton, Michigan location. The notice was published on January 15, 2008 (73 FR 2543). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of door panels and various other injection molded parts for the automobile industry. New information shows that workers of Robert Half Management Resources were employed on-site at the Brighton, Michigan location of Atreum-Brighton, a subsidiary of Magna International, Decoma International Division. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of the subject firm and should be considered part of the affected worker group. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include workers of Robert Half Management Resources who were employed on-site at the Brighton, Michigan location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers employed at Atreum-Brighton, a subsidiary of Magna International, Decoma International Division, Brighton, Michigan who were adversely-impacted by a shift in production of door panels and various other injection molded parts for automobile industry to Mexico and Canada. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-62,396 is hereby issued as follows: “All workers of Atreum-Brighton, a subsidiary of Magna International, Decoma International Division, including on-site leased workers from Qualified Staffing and Aerotek, and on-site workers from Hubbard Supply Company and Robert Half Management Resources, Brighton, Michigan, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 30, 2006, through November 14, 2009, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed at Washington, DC this 3rd day of March 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4666 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,180] Cooper Standard Automotive Fluid Systems Division—Archbold, OH Plant Including On-Site Leased Workers From Kelly Services, Msx International and Angola Personnel; Archbold, OH; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on February 4, 2008, applicable to workers of Cooper Standard Automotive, Fluid Systems Division—Archbold, Ohio Plant, Archbold, Ohio, including on-site leased workers from Kelly Services and MSX International. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2008 (73 FR 9835). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of brazed and coated, welded and stainless steel tubing for automotive fuel and brake applications. New information shows that leased workers of Angola Personnel were employed on-site at the Archbold, Ohio location of Fluid Systems Division, Archbold, Ohio Plant of Cooper Standard Automotive. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of the subject firm to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Angola Personnel working on-site at the Fluid Systems Division, Archbold, Ohio Plant location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers at Cooper Standard Automotive, Fluid Systems Division, Archbold, Ohio Plant, Archbold, Ohio who were adversely-impacted by increased imports of brazed and coated, welded and stainless steel tubing for automotive fuel and brake applications. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-62,180 is hereby issued as follows: “All workers of Cooper Standard Automotive, Fluid Systems Division—Archbold, Ohio Plant, Archbold, Ohio, including on-site leased workers from Kelly Services, MSX International, and Angola Personnel, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 20, 2006, through February 4, 2010, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 5th day of March 2008. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4665 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance

(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the period of *February 25 through February 29, 2008.* In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made for secondarily affected workers of a firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(b) of the Act must be met.

(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;

(2)The workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and

(3)*Either* —

(A)The workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or

(B)A loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade AdjustmentAssistance

(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. 1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. 2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. 3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry ( *i.e.* , conditions within the industry are adverse). Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,728; Haldex Brake Products, Commercial Vehicles Systems, Block Plant, Prattville, AL: January 23, 2007.* *TA-W-62,737; Cherry Corporation, Cherry Electrical Products Division, Pleasant Prairie, WI: November 1, 2007.* *TA-W-62,797; Andin International, Inc., Headquarters, New York, NY: February 2, 2007.* *TA-W-62,657; Plum Creek Evergreen Sawmill and Reman, Plum Creek Administrative Corporation, On-Site Leased Workers of LC Staffing, Kalispell, MT: January 9, 2007.* *TA-W-62,700; Contact Industries, dba Clear Pine Mouldings, Prineville, OR: January 15, 2007.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-62,580; Belden, dba Mohawk, Manchester, CT: December 17, 2006.* * TA-W-62,689; Emerson Power Transmission, A Subsidiary of Emerson Electric, Aurora, IL: January 15, 2007. * *TA-W-62,769; Nemak USA, Inc., A Subsidiary of Nemak, Dickson, TN: January 12, 2007.* *TA-W-62,838; Delphi Corporation, Steering Division, On-Site Leased Workers From Bartech, Tech Central etc., Athens, AL: February 11, 2007.* *TA-W-62,866; International Automotive Components North America, Hard Trim Division, Edinburgh, IN: February 9, 2007.* *TA-W-62,704; Springs Window Fashions, On-Site Leased Workers from Kelly Services, Montgomery, PA: January 4, 2007.* *TA-W-62,406; Ceratizit South Carolina, LLC, A Subsidiary of Ceratizit USA, Inc., Columbia, SC: November 2, 2006.* *TA-W-62,654; Leggett and Platt, Design Fabricators Division, Leased Workers From Above The Rest Staffing, Thornton, CO: January 4, 2007.* *TA-W-62,669; La-Z-Boy Greensboro, Inc., Lea/American Drew Division, North Wilkesboro, NC: October 29, 2007.* *TA-W-62,693; Huffman Hosiery Mills, Inc., On-Site Leased Workers from Express Office Systems, Granite Falls, NC: December 19, 2006.* *TA-W-62,701; Tri-Core Mold and Die, Inc., Machesney Park, IL: January 4, 2007.* *TA-W-62,774; Agfa Corporation, Wilmington, MA: January 30, 2007.* *TA-W-62,816; FMC Corporation, Agricultural Products Group, Baltimore, MD: February 7, 2007.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. TA-W-62,488; Aleris International, Inc., Formerly Known as Wabash Alloys, Inc., Dickson, TN: November 20, 2006. TA-W-62,626; Visteon Systems LLC, Bedford Plant, A Subsidiary of Visteon Corp., On-Site Leased Workers Securitas, Bedford, IN: January 21, 2008. TA-W-62,699; Victor Plastics, Inc., North Liberty Division, North Liberty, IA: January 15, 2007. *TA-W-62,857; Circuit Images, Inc., Boulder, CO:* February 14, 2007. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. The Department has determined that criterion

(1)of Section 246 has not been met. The firm does not have a significant number of workers 50 years of age or older. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion

(2)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion

(3)of Section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *None.* Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for worker adjustment assistance have not been met for the reasons specified. Because the workers of the firm are not eligible to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) (employment decline) have not been met. *None.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. TA-W-62,750; Carson's, Inc., Archdale, NC. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. TA-W-62,665; Chemcraft Systems LLC, A Subsidiary of Akzo Nobel, Cullman, AL. The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-62,812; TTX Company, I.T. Department, Chicago, IL. The investigation revealed that criteria of Section 222(b)(2) has not been met. The workers' firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier to or a downstream producer for a firm whose workers were certified eligible to apply for TAA. *None.* I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of *February 25 through February 29, 2008.* Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: March 5, 2008. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4664 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than March 21, 2008. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than March 21, 2008. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of March 2008. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. APPENDIX [TAA petitions instituted between 2/25/08 and 2/29/08] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 62883 Alcatel-Lucent

(IBEW)Columbus, OH 02/25/08 02/15/08 62884 Hart and Cooley, Inc.

(Rep)Tucson, AZ 02/25/08 02/21/08 62885 Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems

(Wkrs)Fort Smith, AR 02/25/08 02/07/08 62886 Midwest Manufacturing Company

(Comp)Kellogg, IA 02/25/08 02/21/08 62887 TST Overland Express (Union) Flint, MI 02/25/08 02/15/08 62888 Johnson Controls, Inc. (FoaMech Plant)

(Comp)Georgetown, KY 02/25/08 02/21/08 62889 Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

(Comp)Lincolnton, NC 02/25/08 02/21/08 62890 Buxton Acquisition Co., LLC

(Comp)Chicopee, MA 02/25/08 01/21/08 62891 FCI USA, Inc.

(Comp)Etters, PA 02/25/08 02/14/08 62892 Barnes Aerospace (State) Windsor, CT 02/25/08 02/21/08 62893 Sylmark (State) Los Angeles, CA 02/25/08 02/20/08 62894 Siemens IT Solutions and Services

(Wkrs)Toledo, OH 02/25/08 02/21/08 62895 Monterey Mills

(Wkrs)Janesville, WI 02/25/08 02/20/08 62896 Schlage Lock (State) Colorado Springs, CO 02/26/08 02/21/08 62897 Motorola, Inc.

(Comp)Fort Worth, TX 02/26/08 02/25/08 62898 Finisar Corporation

(Wkrs)Allen, TX 02/26/08 02/21/08 62899 Profilia Corporation (State) Commerce, CA 02/26/08 02/25/08 62900 Ibiden Circuits of America

(Comp)Elgin, IL 02/26/08 02/22/08 62901 Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLC (Union) Franklin, MA 02/26/08 02/21/08 62902 Esselte

(Comp)Kankakee, IL 02/26/08 02/18/08 62903 Perry Manufacturing Company

(Comp)Mount Airy, NC 02/26/08 02/14/08 62904 Prime Tanning, Inc.

(Wkrs)St. Joseph, MO 02/26/08 02/22/08 62905 King Systems Corporation/Pastics Technology Div.

(Wkrs)Noblesville, IN 02/26/08 02/21/08 62906 Von Weise, Inc.

(Wkrs)Nappanee, IN 02/26/08 02/25/08 62907 KX Technology (State) Orange, CA 02/27/08 01/26/08 62908 US Timber Company (State) Baker City, OR 02/27/08 02/25/08 62909 R. E. Phelon (Lomira Division)

(Comp)Lomira, WI 02/27/08 02/27/08 62910 The Hoover Company (State) El Paso, TX 02/27/08 02/26/08 62911 General Electric—Niles Glass Plant

(Comp)Niles, OH 02/27/08 02/19/08 62912 Sensata Technologies—Power Controls

(Comp)Cambridge, MD 02/27/08 02/14/08 62913 Covalence Plastics (State) Santa Fe Springs, CA 02/27/08 02/15/08 62914 Carrollton Specialties Product (State) Carrollton, MO 02/27/08 02/20/08 62915 Furniture Makers Supply Company

(Comp)Lexington, NC 02/27/08 02/21/08 62916 Lexington Abrasive Belts

(Comp)Lexington, NC 02/27/08 02/21/08 62917 Fallon Luminous Products (State) Spartanburg, SC 02/28/08 02/27/08 62918 TT Electronics/IRC, Inc.

(Comp)Boone, NC 02/28/08 02/27/08 62919 Penske Logistics for Rowe Furniture (State) Elliston, VA 02/28/08 02/26/08 62920 Lanxess Sybron

(USWA)Birmingham, NJ 02/28/08 02/27/08 62921 Advance America

(Wkrs)Spartanburg, SC 02/28/08 02/04/08 62922 Kodyn Products Company

(Rep)Loyalhanna, PA 02/28/08 02/28/08 62923 American Fiber and Finishing, Inc.

(Comp)Newberry, SC 02/28/08 02/27/08 62924 Techpack America, Inc.

(Comp)Morristown, TN 02/28/08 02/27/08 62925 Domtar Industries, Inc.

(USW)Port Edwards, WI 02/28/08 02/27/08 62926 SDS Lumber Company (State) Bingen, WA 02/29/08 02/26/08 62927 Chase Bank

(Wkrs)Lexington, KY 02/29/08 02/28/08 [FR Doc. E8-4663 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,696] J.J. Peiger Company; Pittsburgh, PA; Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application of February 15, 2008, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility for workers and former workers of the subject firm to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). The denial notice was signed on January 23, 2008 and published in the **Federal Register** on February 7, 2008 (73 FR 73191). Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c) reconsideration may be granted under the following circumstances:

(1)If it appears on the basis of facts not previously considered that the determination complained of was erroneous;

(2)if it appears that the determination complained of was based on a mistake in the determination of facts not previously considered; or

(3)if in the opinion of the Certifying Officer, a misinterpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the decision. The TAA petition was filed on behalf of workers at J.J. Peiger Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The workers were engaged in the wholesale distribution of upholstery fabrics and supplies. The denial was based on the findings that during the relevant time period, the subject company did not separate or threaten to separate a significant number or proportion of workers, as required by Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner states that “in the past eight years, a number of JJP employees has dropped from eleven to six.” To support his allegations, the petitioner submitted the names of seven employees who were no longer with the company. When assessing eligibility for TAA, the Department exclusively considers the relevant employment data (for one year prior to the date of the petition and any imminent layoffs) for the facility where the petitioning worker group was employed. The Department contacted the company official to verify employment numbers at the subject firm since January 15, 2007 as well as the status of the employment of the workers provided by the petitioner in the reconsideration request. The company official confirmed that only one worker from the list was separated from the subject firm in the relevant period. Furthermore, the company official confirmed that overall employment did not decline at the subject firm since January 2007. As employment levels at the subject facility did not decline during the relevant time period and there was no threat of separations during the relevant period, criterion

(1)has not been met. Significant number or proportion of the workers in a firm or appropriate subdivision means at least three workers in a workforce of fewer than 50 workers, five percent of the workers in a workforce of over 50 workers, or at least 50 workers. Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the workers of J.J. Peiger Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are engaged in a wholesale distribution of upholstery fabrics and supplies. These functions, as described above, are not considered production of an article. Therefore, workers of the worker group do not produce an article within the meaning of Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After review of the application and investigative findings, I conclude that there has been no error or misinterpretation of the law or of the facts which would justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. Accordingly, the application is denied. Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of March, 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4668 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,808] Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation, Muskegon, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on February 7, 2008 in response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on behalf of workers at Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation, Muskegon, Michigan. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of March, 2008. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4670 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,778] Lear Corporation, Fenton, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on January 31, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by the United Auto Workers on behalf of workers at the Lear Corporation, Fenton, Michigan. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 3rd day of March, 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4669 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-62,819] Robert Half Management Resources On-Site Leased Workers Employed at Atreum-Brighton, Brigthon, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on February 8, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by the Michigan TAA Coordinator on behalf of workers of Robert Half Management Resources working at Atreum-Brighton, Brighton, Michigan. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, TA-W-62,396, amended on March 3, 2008. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 3rd day of March 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8-4662 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of a currently approved information collection used when veterans, dependents, and other authorized individuals request information from or copies of documents in military personnel, military medical, and dependent medical records. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 12, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments (NHP), Room 4400, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20740-6001; or faxed to 301-713-7409; or electronically mailed to *tamee.fechhelm@nara.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 301-837-1694, or fax number 301-713-7409. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points:

(a)Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA;

(b)the accuracy of NARA's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of information technology; and

(e)whether small businesses are affected by this collection. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the NARA request for Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Authorization for Release of Military Medical Patient Records, Request for Information Needed to Locate Medical Records, Request for Information Needed to Reconstruct Medical Data, and Questionnaire about Military Service. *OMB Number:* 3095-0039. *Agency Form Number:* NA Forms 13036, 13042, 13055, and 13075. *Type of Review:* Regular. *Affected Public:* Veterans, their authorized representatives, state and local governments, and businesses. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 79,800. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 5 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion (when respondent wishes to request information from a military personnel, military medical, and dependent medical record). *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 6,650 hours. *Abstract:* The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1228.162. In accordance with rules issued by the Department of Defense

(DOD)and the Department of Transportation (DOT, U.S. Coast Guard), the National Personnel Records Center

(NPRC)of the National Archives and Records Administration

(NARA)administers military personnel and medical records of veterans after discharge, retirement, and death. In addition, NRPC administers the medical records of dependents of service personnel. When veterans, dependents, and other authorized individuals request information from or copies of documents in military personnel, military medical, and dependent medical records, they must provide on forms or in letters certain information about the veteran and the nature of the request. A major fire at the NPRC on July 12, 1973, destroyed numerous military records. If individuals' requests involve records or information from records that may have been lost in the fire, requesters may be asked to complete NA Form 13075, Questionnaire about Military Service, or NA Form 13055, Request for Information Needed to Reconstruct Medical Data, so that NPRC staff can search alternative sources to reconstruct the requested information. Requesters who ask for medical records of dependents of service personnel and hospitalization records of military personnel are asked to complete NA Form 13042, Request for Information Needed to Locate Medical Records, so that NPRC staff can locate the desired records. Certain types of information contained in military personnel and medical records are restricted from disclosure unless the veteran provides a more specific release authorization than is normally required. Veterans are asked to complete NA Form 13036, Authorization for Release of Military Medical Patient Records, to authorize release to a third party of a restricted type of information found in the desired record. Dated: March 3, 2008. Martha Morphy, Assistant Archivist for Information Services. [FR Doc. E8-4868 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-P NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts; National Council on the Arts 163rd Meeting Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the National Council on the Arts will be held on March 28, 2008, in Room M-09 at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ending time is approximate), will be open to the public on a space available basis. After opening remarks and announcements, there will be an update from the Government Affairs office. The meeting will include a presentation on the *NEA Jazz Initiative,* including guest speakers and a performance. After the presentations the Council will review and vote on applications and guidelines, and the meeting will conclude with a general discussion. If, in the course of the open session discussion, it becomes necessary for the Council to discuss non-public commercial or financial information of intrinsic value, the Council will go into closed session pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b. Additionally, discussion concerning purely personal information about individuals, submitted with grant applications, such as personal biographical and salary data or medical information, may be conducted by the Council in closed session in accordance with subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b. Any interested persons may attend, as observers, Council discussions and reviews that are open to the public. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Office of AccessAbility, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, 202/682-5532, TTY-TDD 202/682-5429, at least seven

(7)days prior to the meeting. Further information with reference to this meeting can be obtained from the Office of Communications, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506, at 202/682-5570. Dated: March 5, 2008. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, Office of Guidelines and Panel Operations. [FR Doc. E8-4745 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537-01-P NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting Time and Date: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Place: NTSB Conference Center, 429 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20594. Status: The one item is open to the public. Matter to be Considered: 7992— *Railroad Accident Report* —Collision of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Train 322 and Track Maintenance Equipment near Woburn, Massachusetts, January 9, 2007 (DCA-07-FR-006). News Media Contact: Telephone:

(202)314-6100. Individuals requesting specific accommodations should contact Chris Bisett at

(202)314-6305 by Friday, March 14, 2007. The public may view the meeting via a live or archived webcast by accessing a link under “News & Events” on the NTSB home page at *www.ntsb.gov.* For Further Information Contact: Vicky D'Onofrio,

(202)314-6410. Dated: Friday, March 7, 2007. Vicky D'Onofrio, Federal Register Liaison Officer, [FR Doc. 08-1008 Filed 3-7-08; 12:30 pm]

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