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BILLING CODE 3410-02-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information AGENCY: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)regulations at 5 CFR Part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the National Agricultural Library's intent to request renewal for information collection relating to existing nutrition education materials ( *i.e.* recipes and cookbooks) targeting low-income and Food Stamp Program-eligible persons. This voluntary form gives Food Stamp Nutrition Education
(FSNE)providers the opportunity to share resources that they have developed or used. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by 65 days after date of publication in the **Federal Register** to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Gina Hundley Gomez, Technical Information Specialist, Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351, telephone
(301)504-5368 or fax
(301)504-6409. Submit electronic comments to *ghundley@nal.usda.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Food Stamp Nutrition Connection Recipe Submission and Review Form. *OMB Number:* 0518-0043. *Expiration Date:* Three years from date of approval. *Type of Request:* Existing data collection from Food Stamp nutrition education providers. *Abstract:* The National Agricultural Library's Food Stamp Nutrition Connection
(FSNC)*http://foodstamp.nal.usda.gov* resource system developed and maintains an on-line recipe database, the Recipe Finder, as a popular feature to the FSNC Web site. The purpose of the Recipe Finder database is to provide FSNE providers with low-cost, easy to prepare, healthy recipes for classes and demonstrations with FSNE participants. FSNC staff rely on these same educators to submit their best recipes for review, analysis and inclusion in the database. FSNC staff and FSNE providers alike benefit from the collecting and posting of feedback on the individual recipes based on educator experiences. Data collected using the voluntary Submission Form will help identify a person's eligibility to submit materials for this database. The Recipe Finder Submission Form allows FSNE providers to submit recipes on-line, saving time and money by eliminating the need to photocopy and mail or fax recipes. Data collected from the Recipe Review form will help educators share their successes or identify opportunities for added value when incorporating these recipes into their FSNE efforts. This online submission form will continue to serve as an efficient vehicle which allows FSNC staff to communicate with FSNE providers and inform other interested parties of healthy recipes that are appropriate for low-income Americans. Estimate of Burden for Recipe Submission Form Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.5 minutes per response. *Respondents:* Food Stamp nutrition education providers. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 100 per year. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 12.5 hrs. Estimate of Burden for Recipe Review Form Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7 minutes per response. *Respondents:* Food Stamp nutrition education providers. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 150 per year. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 17.5 hrs. Comments Comments are invited on
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance for the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and the assumptions used;
(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 those who respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 12, 2008. Antoinette Betschart, Associate Administrator, ARS. [FR Doc. E8-7048 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-03-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District; Deschutes National Forest; Oregon; Dead Log Vegetation Management Project EIS AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. SUMMARY: The USDA, Forest Service, will prepare an environmental impact statement
(EIS)on a proposed action to address forest health and hazardous fuels concerns within the 16,000-acre planning area known as the Deadlog Vegetation Project. The planning area is located about 36 miles southeast of Bend, Oregon; it is located in Township 22S, Range 15E, and Township 23S, Ranges 14E and 15E. The alternatives will include the proposed action, no action, and additional alternatives that respond to issues generated through the scoping process. The agency will give notice of the full environmental analysis and decision-making process so interested and affected people may participate and contribute to the final decision. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by 30 days following the date that this notice appears in the **Federal Register** . ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Phil Cruz, District Ranger, Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District, 1230 NE 3rd St., Suite A-262, Bend, OR 97701. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Macfarlane, Environmental Planner, Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District, 1230 NE 3rd St., Suite A-262, Bend, Oregon, 97701, phone
(541)383-4044. E-mail *mmacfarlane@fs.fed.us* . *Responsible Official* . The responsible official will be John Allen, Forest Supervisor, Deschutes National Forest, P.O. Box 1645 Hwy 20 East, Bend, OR 97701. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose and Need* . Many forest stands in the project area are sustaining a higher density of understory trees than they would have historically and are susceptible to bark beetle mortality. Large diameter trees are unable to compete with the younger, more vigorous trees for available resources. Also, understory trees and brush combined with a high degree of buildup of natural fuels on the forest floor are contributing to the risk of uncharacteristically severe fire behavior, should a wildfire start in the planning area. The purpose of the project is to: • Manage stands of late old structure ponderosa pine to promote sustainability over the long term; • In dense stands dominated by ponderosa pine, return stands toward historic conditions addressing tree species composition, stocking levels and resistance to insects, disease and fire mortality; • Reduce surface fuels throughout the planning area to levels that will not sustain stand replacement fires; manage lodgepole pine stands to reduce the acres susceptible to bark beetle mortality; • And reduce potential for the spread of ponderosa pine dwarf mistletoe. *Proposed Action* . The proposed actions are intended to sustain, enhance, and protect long-term productivity and resiliency of the forest ecosystem, and maintain and enhance wildlife habitat. Proposed actions include selection harvest, commercial thinning, small tree thinning and ladder fuels reduction, activity fuels treatments, and mowing and prescribed underburning to treat natural fuels. *Issues* . The following is a list of concerns or issues related to the proposed action that the interdisciplinary team has identified. Other issues may arise from public input. Where issues cannot be resolved through project design or mitigation, they may be the basis for developing alternatives to the Proposed Action. • *Deer Hiding Cover:* In some parts of the Deadlog planning area, deer hiding cover is currently below Forest Plan standards. A Forest Plan Amendment will be necessary if proposed treatments reduce the level cover further. • *Open Road Density:* The amount of roads in the planning area exceeds the target road density identified in the Forest Plan for deer summer range. Roads may be identified for closure or decommissioning. • *Heritage Resources:* There are prehistoric and historic heritage resources within the planning area, that could be affected by either wildfire or the proposed active management of the fuels. *Comment* . Public comments about this proposal are requested in order to assist in identifying issues, determine how to best manage the resources, and to focus the analysis. Comments received to this notice, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposed action and will be available for public inspection. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, those who submit anonymous comments will not have standing to appeal the subsequent decision under 36 CFR parts 215 and 217. Additionally, pursuant to 7 CFR 1.27(d), any person may request the agency to withhold a submission from the public record by showing how the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA)permits such confidentiality. Persons requesting such confidentiality should be aware that, under FOIA, confidentiality may be granted in only very limited circumstances, such as to protect trade secrets. The Forest Service will inform the requester of the agency's decision regarding the request for confidentiality, and where the request is denied, the agency will return the submission and notify the requester that the comments may be resubmitted with or without name and address within a specified number of days. A draft EIS will be filed with the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)and available for public review by October 2008. The EPA will publish a Notice of Availability
(NOA)of the draft ETS in the **Federal Register** . The final ETS is scheduled to be available January 2009. The comment period on the draft ETS will be 45 days from the date the EPA publishes the notice of availability in the **Federal Register** . The Forest Service believes, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of a draft EIS must structure their participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is meaningful and alerts an agency to the reviewer's position and contentions [ *Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp.* v. *NRDC* , 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978)]. Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the draft ETS stage but that are not raised until after completion of the final ETS may be waived or dismissed by the courts [ *City of Angoon* v. *Harris* , 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980)]. Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45-day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final ETS. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft ETS should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft ElS of the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. In the final EIS, the Forest Service is required to respond to substantive comments received during the comment period for the draft EIS. The Forest Service is the lead agency and the responsible official is the Forest Supervisor, Deschutes National Forest. The responsible official will decide where, and whether or not to thin stands, and apply natural fuels treatments. The responsible official will also decide how to mitigate impacts of these actions and will determine when and how monitoring of effects will take place. The Deadlog Vegetation Project decision and the reasons for the decision will be documented in the record of decision. That decision will be subject to Forest Service Appeal Regulations (35 CFR Part 215). Rolando Mendez, Bend/Ft. Rock Deputy District Ranger. [FR Doc. E8-6899 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) AGENCY: Ochoco National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. SUMMARY: The Ochoco National Forest is planning to charge a $90 fee for the rental of the Ochoco Ranger Station (Ranger's House). This site has been reconditioned and furnishings added for recreation use. Funds from the fee site will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Ranger's House. DATES: Ranger's House will become a fee site for recreation camping January, 2009. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Ochoco National Forest, 3160 NE 3 St, Prineville, OR 97754. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Lund, Recreation Staff, 541-416-6451. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six-month advance notice in the **Federal Register** whenever new recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. The Ochoco National Forest currently has one other recreational rental on the Lookout Mt. Ranger District. This rental is occupied at 90% throughout the open season. A business analysis of this type of rental has shown that people desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Ochoco National Forest. A market analysis indicates that the $90 per night fee is both reasonable and acceptable for this rental. People wanting to rent the Ranger's House would need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at *http://www.reserveusa.com.* Dated: March 25, 2008. Jeff Walter, Ochoco National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E8-6900 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447) AGENCY: Ochoco National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. SUMMARY: The Ochoco National Forest is planning to charge an $8 fee for family overnight campsites at Skull Hollow Campground with additional vehicle/vehicles being $4.00. These sites have been available for non-fee recreation use prior to this date. Camping in other campgrounds on the Ochoco National Forest has shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of campgrounds. Funds from the fee site will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of Skull Hollow. DATES: Skull Hollow will become a fee site for recreation camping October, 2008. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Ochoco National Forest, 3160 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Lund, Recreation Staff, 541-416-6451. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the **Federal Register** whenever new recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. The Ochoco National Forest currently has two other campgrounds on the Crooked River National Grassland District. These campgrounds are often occupied throughout their open season. A business analysis of Skull Hollow has shown that people desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Ochoco National Forest. A market analysis indicates that the $8/per night fee and $4.00 additional vehicle is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of campground. People wanting to camp at Skull Hollow will need to do so through a first come first serve. This campground is not on the National Recreation Reservation Service, at *http://www.reserveusa.com.* Dated: March 25, 2008. Jeff Walter, Ochoco National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E8-6902 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to and Deletions from the Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete a product and a service previously furnished by such agencies. *Comments Must Be Received On or Before:* May 4, 2008. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Kimberly M. Zeich, Telephone:
(703)603-7740, Fax:
(703)603-0655, or e-mail *CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)
(2)and 41 CFR 51-2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product or service will be required to procure the product and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the product and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following product and services are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Product Spices, UGR-A NSN: 8950-01-E10-1788—Spice Blend, Barbecue Style NSN: 8950-01-E10-1789—Spice Blend, Cinnamon Maple Sprinkles NSN: 8950-01-E10-1790—Spice Blend, Italian Style NSN: 8950-01-E10-1791—Spice, Onion, Minced, Dehydrated NSN: 8950-01-E10-1792—Spice, Paprika, Ground NSN: 8950-01-E10-1793—Spice Blend, Poultry Seasoning NSN: 8950-01-E10-1794—Spice Blend, Steak Seasoning NSN: 8950-01-E10-1795—Spice Blend, Vegetable Seasoning, w/o Salt NSN: 8950-01-E10-1796—Spice, Pepper, Black, Ground NSN: 8950-01-E10-1797—Salt, Table, Iodized *NPA:* Continuing Developmental Services, Inc., Fairport, NY *Coverage:* C-List for the requirements of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA *Contracting Activity:* Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Services *Service Type/Location:* TSCA Assistance Information Service, 422 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY *NPA:* Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired—Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester, Rochester, NY *Contracting Activity:* Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC *Service Type/Location:* Custodial Services, General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, 1500 East Bannister Road, Buildings 2306 and 2312, Kansas City, MO *NPA:* Independence and Blue Springs Industries, Inc., Independence, MO *Contracting Activity:* General Services Administration, Public Buildings Services, Region 6, Kansas City, MO Deletions Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action should not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. If approved, the action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product and service proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following product and service are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Product Pad, Fax Transmittal (OF 99) *NSN:* 7540-01-317-7368 *NPA:* Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired—Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester, Rochester, NY *Contracting Activity:* Government Printing Office, Washington, DC Service *Service Type/Location:* Food Service, 105th Airlift Wing, Newburgh, NY *NPA:* New Dynamics Corporation, Middletown, NY *Contracting Activity:* 105th Airlift Wing/LGC, Newburgh, NY Kimberly M. Zeich, Director, Program Operations. [FR Doc. E8-7064 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions and Deletion AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and Deletion from the Procurement List. SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List a product previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: May 4, 2008. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly M. Zeich, Telephone:
(703)603-7740, Fax:
(703)603-0655, or e-mail *CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions On January 25 and February 8, 2008, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (73 FR 4519; 7521) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the product and services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the product and services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the product and services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following product and services are added to the Procurement List: Product Paper, Xerographic (Chlorine Free) *NSN:* 7530-01-503-8441—8 1/2 ″ x 11″ *NPA:* Louisiana Association for the Blind, Shreveport, LA *Coverage:* The remaining General Services Administration (Burlington, NJ depot) requirement. A-List for the total Government requirements as specified by the General Services Administration *Contracting Activity:* General Services Administration, Office Supplies & Paper Products Acquisition Ctr, New York, NY Services *Service Type/Location:* Custodial Services, Air National Guard, 1401 Robert B. Miller, Jr. Drive, Garden City, GA *NPA:* Trace, Inc., Boise, ID *Contracting Activity:* Air National Guard, 165th Air Wing, Garden City, GA *Service Type/Location:* Laundry Services, Air National Guard-Sioux City, 185th Air Refueling Wing, 2920 Headquarters Avenue, Sioux City, IA *NPA:* Genesis Development, Jefferson, IA *Contracting Activity:* Iowa Air National Guard, Sioux City, IA Deletion On February 8, 2008, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (73 FR 7521) of proposed deletions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the product listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action should not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following product is deleted from the Procurement List: Product Wrapper, Sterilization *NSN:* 6530-00-197-9223 *NSN:* 6530-00-926-4902 *NSN:* 6530-00-926-4903 *NSN:* 6530-00-926-4904 *NSN:* 6530-00-926-4905 *NSN:* 6530-00-197-9283 *NPA:* Alabama Industries for the Blind, Talladega, AL *NPA:* Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, Baltimore, MD *NPA:* Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, MS *NSN:* 6530-00-197-9228 *NPA:* Alabama Industries for the Blind, Talladega, AL *NPA:* Arizona Industries for the Blind, Phoenix, AZ *NPA:* Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, Baltimore, MD *NPA:* Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, MS *Contracting Activity:* Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, Hines, IL *NSN:* 6530-01-036-0398 *NPA:* UNKNOWN *NSN:* 6530-01-244-2776 *NSN:* 6530-01-244-9946 *NSN:* 6530-01-246-0156 *NSN:* 6530-01-246-1935 *NSN:* 6530-01-248-4813 *NPA:* Alabama Industries for the Blind, Talladega, AL *NPA:* Arizona Industries for the Blind, Phoenix, AZ *NPA:* Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, Baltimore, MD *NPA:* Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, MS *Contracting Activity:* Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA *NSN:* 6530-00-299-9603 *NPA:* Alabama Industries for the Blind, Talladega, AL *NPA:* Arizona Industries for the Blind, Phoenix, AZ *NPA:* Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, Baltimore, MD *NPA:* Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, MS *Contracting Activity:* Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA *Contracting Activity:* Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, Hines, IL Kimberly M. Zeich, Director, Program Operations. [FR Doc. E8-7065 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-570-894 Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“the Department”) is currently conducting the 2006 2007 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain tissue paper products from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). The period of review (“POR”) for this review is March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007. Ten respondents reported that they had no exports or sales of the subject merchandise during the POR. After checking U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, we are preliminarily rescinding our review of these companies. Additionally, in conducting the review, the Department found that both Max Fortune Industrial Limited & Max Fortune (FETDE) Paper Products Co., Ltd. (collectively “Max Fortune”) and Guilin Qifeng Paper Co., Ltd. (“Guilin Qifeng”) reported subject sales to the United States during the POR, which the Department found to have entered as not subject to antidumping duties, and thus were liquidated without the assess of such duties. With respect to Max Fortune, the Department will continue to collect additional information from Max Fortune and CBP, and consider this issue for the final results. With respect to Guilin Qifeng, because we found that Guilin Qifeng made no dutiable entries of subject tissue paper during the POR, the Department is preliminarily rescinding its review with respect to Guilin Qifeng. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of this review, we will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise during the POR. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. We will issue the final results no later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice, unless extended. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 2008 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobby Wong or Michael Quigley, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202)482-0409 or
(202)482-4047, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 3, 2007, the Department published a notice of *Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review* , 72 FR 9505 (March 2, 2007). On March 26, 2007, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), the Department received a timely request from Guilin Qifeng for an administrative review. On March 30, 2007, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), the Department received a timely request from Max Fortune, and from Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc. (“petitioner”) for a review of five companies. 1 On April 2, 2007, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), the Department received a timely review request from Foshan Sansico Co., Ltd. 1 Max Fortune Industiral Limited, & Max Fortune (FETDE) Paper Products Co., Ltd. (collectively “Max Fortune”); Samsam Production Limited, Guangzhou Baxi Printing Products Limited, Guilin Samsam Paper Products Ltd. (collectively “Samsam”); Guilin Qifeng Paper Co., Ltd. (“Guilin Qifeng”); Vietnam Quijiang Paper Co., Ltd. (“Vietnam Quijiang”); and Foshan Sansico Co., Ltd., Sansico Asia Pacific Limited, PT Grafitecindo Ciptaprima, PT Printec Perkasa, PT Printec Perkasa II, & PT Sansico Utama (collectively “Sansico Group”). On April 27, 2007, the Department published the notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain tissue paper products from the PRC covering the period March 1, 2007, through February 28, 2007. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews* , 72 FR 20986 (April 27, 2007). On May 1, 2007, the Department requested quantity and value (“Q&V”) information from all parties named in the initiation notice. On May 15, 2007, the Department received the following documents: 1) a separate rate certification and Q&V response from Guilin Qifeng; 2) a letter from Vietnam Quijiang certifying that it made no entries of the subject merchandise during the POR; and 3) a certification it made no entries of subject merchandise during the POR, and a request from Samsam to rescind the Department's review with respect to Samsam. On May 16, 2007, the Department received a Q&V response from the Sansico Group, certifying that none of its affiliates made entries of subject merchandise to the United States during the POR. On May 17, 2007, the Department received Max Fortune's Q&V response and its separate rate certification. On May 22, 2007, the Sansico Group again publicly certified that none of its affiliates made entries of subject merchandise during the POR. On May 29, 2007, the Department selected Max Fortune and Guilin Qifeng as mandatory respondents in the administrative review, as they were responsible for 100 percent of the reported imports of certain tissue paper from the PRC under review. *See* May 29, 2007, memorandum to James C. Doyle, Director; from Scot T. Fullerton, Senior International Trade Analyst through Christopher D. Riker, Program Manager regarding Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Selection of Respondents. On June 1, 2007, the Department received comments from petitioner regarding Samsam's Q&V response. In response, on June 7, 2007, the Department received rebuttal comments from Samsam. On June 14, 2007, the Department received additional comments from petitioner in response to Samsam's June 7, 2007, rebuttal comments. On August 24, 2007, in response to Max Fortune's request, the Department extended the deadline to submit new factual information on the record of this review. 2 On August 28, 2007, the Department invited interested parties to comment on the Department's surrogate country selection and/or significant production in the other potential surrogate countries and to submit publicly available information to value the factors of production. *See* August 28, 2007, letter to All Interested Parties; from Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager regarding the Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China. On October 2, 2007, the Department received comments from petitioner regarding the Department's selection of India as the surrogate country. On October 30, 2007, in response to petitioner's October 25, 2007, request, the Department extended the deadline to submit new factual information regarding surrogate value data. *See* Memorandum to the File; from Bobby Wong, International Trade Compliance Analyst regarding the Second Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China. On November 14, 2007, in response to petitioner's November 13, 2007, request, the Department further extended the deadline to submit surrogate value information. On November 14, 2007, Guilin Qifeng submitted Indian surrogate value information on the record of the administrative review. *See* November 14, 2007, letter to the Department; from Guilin Qifeng Paper Co., Ltd. regarding: Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Submission of Surrogate Value Information. On November 16, 2007, petitioners submitted Indian surrogate value information on the record of the administrative review. *See* letter to the Department; regarding: Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China - Surrogate Values, dated November 16, 2007. 2 *See* August 24, 2007, letter from Catherine Bertrand, Acting Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9; to All Interested Parties; regarding the Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China for the period March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007. On November 20, 2007, the Department published an extension of the time limit to complete the preliminary results. *See Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 72 FR 65298 (November 20, 2007). Questionnaires On May 30, 2007, the Department issued the antidumping duty questionnaire (“original questionnaire”) to Max Fortune and Guilin Qifeng. Max Fortune: On June 20, 2007, the Department received Max Fortune's timely submission of its section A questionnaire response. On July 16, 2007, the Department received Max Fortune's timely submission of its section C and D questionnaire response, and sales and cost reconciliation. On September 5, 2007, the Department received from petitioner, comments regarding Max Fortune's section A, C, and D questionnaire responses. On December 19, 2007, the Department issued a supplemental questionnaire (“first supplemental questionnaire”) to Max Fortune. On January 17, 2008, the Department received Max Fortune's timely response to the Department's first supplemental questionnaire. On February 1, 2008, the Department issued an additional supplemental questionnaire (“second supplemental questionnaire”) to Max Fortune. On February 22, 2008, and February 27, 2008, the Department received Max Fortune's timely responses to the Department's second supplemental questionnaire. Guilin Qifeng: On June 27, 2007, the Department received Guilin Qifeng's timely submission of its section A questionnaire response. On July 6, 2007, in response to a request from Guilin Qifeng, the Department extended the deadline for Guilin Qifeng to submit its response to the Department's section C and D questionnaire. On July 13, 2007, the Department received Guilin Qifeng's timely submission of its section C and D questionnaire responses. On July 18, 2007, the Department received Guilin Qifeng's timely submission of its sales and cost reconciliation. 3 On September 10, 2007, the Department received comments from petitioner regarding Guilin Qifeng's section A, C, and D questionnaire responses. 3 However, the Department informed Guilin Qifeng that it had incorrectly placed the document on the record of the tissue paper anticircumvention inquiry, and therefore requested that Guilin Qifeng re-file its submission on the proper segment of the review, which the Department received and considered timely on October 25, 2007. *See* October 24, 2007, letter from Vietnam Quijiang Paper Co., Ltd. to the US Department of Commerce regarding Certain Tissue Paper Products from China, Circumvention Inquiry: Withdrawal of Previously Submitted Documents From the Administrative Review; on the record of the concurrent Circumvention Inquiry. On November 13, 2007, the Department issued a supplemental questionnaire to Guilin Qifeng. On December 5, 2007, the Department received Guilin Qifeng's timely response to the Department's supplemental questionnaire. On February 25, 2008, the Department issued a second supplemental questionnaire to Guilin Qifeng. On February 29, 2008, the Department received a timely response to the second supplemental questionnaire. On March 6, 2008, the Department received comments from Petitioner, regarding Guilin Qifeng's second supplemental questionnaire response. Non-Market Economy Country In every case conducted by the Department involving the PRC, the PRC has been treated as a non-market economy (“NME”) country. *See, e.g., Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 72 FR 58642 (October 16, 2007). Pursuant to the Act, any determination that a foreign country is a NME country shall remain in effect until revoked by the administering authority. *See, e.g., Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 7013 (February 10, 2006); and *Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission in Part* , 71 FR 65073, 65074 (November 7, 2006) unchanged in *Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 72 FR 26589 (May 10, 2007). None of the parties to this proceeding has contested such treatment. Accordingly, we calculated NV in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act, which applies to NME countries. Surrogate Country and Factors Section 773(c)(4) of the Act requires the Department to value an NME producer's factors of production, to the extent possible, in one or more market- economy countries that
(1)are at a level of economic development comparable to that of the NME country, and
(2)are significant producers of comparable merchandise. Thus, on August 24, 2007, we requested a list of possible surrogate countries that are at a level of economic development that is comparable to the PRC from Import Administration's Office of Policy (“the OP”). *See* Memorandum from Kristina Horgan, Senior International Trade Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, to Ronald Lorentzen, Director, Office of Policy, Re: Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China (August 24, 2007). On August 27, 2007, the OP issued memorandums identifying five countries as being at a level of economic development comparable to the PRC for the POR for the administrative review. See Memorandum from Ron Lorentzen, Director, Office of Policy, to Catherine Bertrand, Acting Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Re: Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Request for a List of Surrogate Countries (August 27, 2007) (“Policy Memo”). The countries identified in the Policy Memo were India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Indonesia and the Philippines. However, the Department has found that of the five countries identified as at a comparable level of economic development, only Egypt and India were producers of identical merchandise. Furthermore, World Trade Atlas 4 (“WTA”) data show that of the five countries identified in the Policy Memo, in calendar year 2006, India was by far the largest exporter of identical merchandise. See March 31, 2008, Memo to the File; from Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager regarding WTA Export Data. 4 World Trade Atlas, published by Global Trade Information Services, Inc., is a secondary electronic source that republishes the import prices reported in the Monthly Statistics of the Foreign Trade of India, Volume II: Imports (“MSFTI”), as published by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. On August 28, 2007, the Department issued a request for parties to submit comments on surrogate country selection for consideration in these preliminary results in the administrative review. *See* letter from Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager to All Parties, dated May 21, 2007. On October 2, 2007, Petitioner submitted comments regarding the selection of the surrogate country and argued that India is the most appropriate surrogate country. *See* October 2, 2007 Letter to the Department; from petitioner regarding the Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China - Comments on Surrogate Country Selection. No other party submitted comments regarding selection of the surrogate country. Furthermore, no interested party has submitted surrogate values from any country other than India. Therefore, the Department has preliminarily determined that: 1) India is at a comparable level of economic development to China; 2) India has significant production of identical merchandise; and 3) India provides the best opportunity to use quality, publicly available, contemporaneous, data to value the factors of production. Accordingly, given that India meets the Department's criteria for surrogate-country selection, we preliminarily determine that India is an appropriate surrogate country for all inputs in this review. Scope of Order The tissue paper products subject to this order are cut-to-length sheets of tissue paper having a basis weight not exceeding 29 grams per square meter. Tissue paper products subject to this order may or may not be bleached, dye-colored, surface-colored, glazed, surface decorated or printed, sequined, crinkled, embossed, and/or die cut. The tissue paper subject to this order is in the form of cut-to-length sheets of tissue paper with a width equal to or greater than one-half (0.5) inch. Subject tissue paper may be flat or folded, and may be packaged by banding or wrapping with paper or film, by placing in plastic or film bags, and/or by placing in boxes for distribution and use by the ultimate consumer. Packages of tissue paper subject to this order may consist solely of tissue paper of one color and/or style, or may contain multiple colors and/or styles. The merchandise subject to this order does not have specific classification numbers assigned to them under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). Subject merchandise may be under one or more of several different subheadings, including: 4802.30; 4802.54; 4802.61; 4802.62; 4802.69; 4804.31.1000; 4804.31.2000; 4804.31.4020; 4804.31.4040; 4804.31.6000; 4804.39; 4805.91.1090; 4805.91.5000; 4805.91.7000; 4806.40; 4808.30; 4808.90; 4811.90; 4823.90; 4820.50.00; 4802.90.00; 4805.91.90; 9505.90.40. The tariff classifications are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. 5 5 On January 30, 2007, at the direction of CBP, the Department added the following HTSUS classifications to the AD/CVD module for tissue paper: 4802.54.3100, 4802.54.6100, and 4823.90.6700. However, we note that the six-digit classifications for these numbers were already listed in the scope. Excluded from the scope of this order are the following tissue paper products:
(1)tissue paper products that are coated in wax, paraffin, or polymers, of a kind used in floral and food service applications;
(2)tissue paper products that have been perforated, embossed, or die-cut to the shape of a toilet seat, i.e., disposable sanitary covers for toilet seats; and
(3)toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock, paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding, and webs of cellulose fibers (HTSUS 4803.00.20.00 and 4803.00.40.00). Preliminary Partial Rescission of 2006/2007 Administrative Review Foshan Sansico, Samsam, Guangzhou Baxi, Guilin Samsam, PT Grafitecindo, PT Printec, PT Printec II, Utama, Sansico, and Vietnam Quijiang, certified that they did not export subject tissue paper from China to the United States during the POR. To corroborate these certifications, the Department reviewed PRC tissue paper shipment data maintained by CBP, and found no discrepancies with the statements made by these companies. *See* March 31, 2008, Memorandum to the File; from Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager regarding CBP Corroboration. Therefore, for the reasons noted above, the Department is preliminarily rescinding the administrative review with respect to Foshan Sansico, Samsam, Guangzhou Baxi, Guilin Samsam, PT Grafitecindo, PT Printec, PT Printec II, Utama, Sansico, and Vietnam Quijiang. Guilin Qifeng: In its response to the Department's quantity and value questionnaire and in its response to the Department's original questionnaire, Guilin Qifeng certified that it made export sales of subject tissue paper to the United States during the POR. Furthermore, in its response, Guilin Qifeng provided sales and shipping documentation demonstrating that the shipments were in fact sales of subject tissue paper during the POR. *See* June 27, 2007, letter from Guilin Qifeng; to the Department regarding Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Section A Response of Guilin Qifeng Paper Co., Ltd; and December 5, 2007, letter from Guilin Qifeng to the Department regarding 2 nd Review Certain Tissue Paper Products from China, Supplemental Questionnaire Response of Guilin Qifeng Paper Co., Ltd. However, in reviewing CBP data for PRC exports of tissue paper to the United States, the Department found that Guilin Qifeng had no dutiable entries of subject tissue paper during the POR. On February 28, 2008, the Department released CBP import data, which identified each of Guilin Qifeng's reported sales, to counsel for Guilin Qifeng. In its letter accompanying the data, the Department noted that, according to the CBP data, each of Guilin Qifeng's reported POR sales were liquidated and not subject to antidumping duties. In response, counsel for Guilin Qifeng stated that due to the proprietary nature of the data, it was unable to share the data with its client for the purposes of comment. Subsequently, the Department has notified CBP in regards to the potentially misclassified entries 6 and requested from CBP copies of Guilin Qifeng's entry documentation of the alleged liquidated entries to determine if the entries were, in fact, subject to the antidumping duty order. We will continue to examine the issue for the final results. 6 See March 31, 2008, letter from David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, United States Department of Commerce; to Thomas S. Winkowski, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For the preliminary results, the Department has examined all of the information provided by Guilin Qifeng as well as the CBP import data, and finds that Guilin Qifeng's entries of subject tissue paper were classified upon entry as not subject to the antidumping duty order, and therefore not subject to suspension of liquidation. We note that one of the Department's primary functions in the course of an administrative review is to determine the appropriate antidumping duty margin to apply to subject merchandise, for the purpose of directing CBP to liquidate suspended entries of subject merchandise at that rate. *See* section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act (stating that one of the purposes of an administrative review is to assess the current amount of antidumping duties on entries of subject merchandise). Because the record currently shows that Guilin Qifeng's entries of subject merchandise were made as not being subject to antidumping duties, and thus has no suspended entries, consistent with the Act and with the Department's past practice, the Department is preliminarily rescinding its review with respect to Guilin Qifeng. *See Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From Italy: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 39299 (July 12, 2006). Separate Rates In proceedings involving NME countries, the Department begins with a rebuttable presumption that all companies within the country are subject to government control and, thus, should be assigned a single antidumping duty rate unless an exporter can affirmatively demonstrate an absence of government control, both in law ( *de jure* ) and in fact ( *de facto* ), with respect to its export activities. *See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sparklers from the People's Republic of China* , 56 FR 20588 (May 6, 1991) (“Sparklers”). In this review, in support of its claim for a company-specific rate, Max Fortune has reported that it is a wholly foreign owned company registered and located in Hong Kong. *See* letter to the Department; from Max Fortune regarding Certain Tissue Paper from the People's Republic of China (June 20, 2006). Consequently, no additional separate rates analysis is necessary for Max Fortune. *See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Bicycles From the People's Republic of China* , 61 FR 19026 (April 30, 1996). Normal Value Comparisons: Max Fortune To determine whether Max Fortune's sales of the subject merchandise were made at prices below normal value, we compared U.S. price to normal values, as described in the “U.S. Price” and “Normal Value” sections of this notice, below. U.S. Price - Export Price We based U.S. price on export price (“EP”) in accordance with section 772(a) of the Act, because the first sale to an unaffiliated purchaser was made prior to importation, and constructed export price (“CEP”) was not otherwise warranted by the facts on the record. We calculated EP based on the packed price from the exporter to the first unaffiliated customer in the United States. Where applicable, we deducted foreign inland freight, insurance, foreign brokerage and handling expenses, ocean freight, and marine insurance from the starting price (gross unit price), in accordance with section 772(c) of the Act. Max Fortune also certified that it made export sales of subject tissue paper to the United States during the POR. To corroborate these certifications, the Department reviewed subject tissue paper shipment data maintained by CBP. Based on the CBP data, the Department found that several of Max Fortune's reported U.S. sales of subject merchandise that entered during the POR may have been misclassified, and appeared to have been liquidated by CBP. On February 22, 2008, in response to the Department's second supplemental questionnaire requesting clarification regarding the liquidated entries, counsel for Max Fortune stated that they were unable to confirm the Department's findings with their client due to the proprietary nature of the CBP data. Given that certain reported sales by Max Fortune appear to have been liquidated, the Department will continue to request additional information from Max Fortune and CBP, and consider this issue for purposes of assessment for the final results. *See* Memorandum to the File, through Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, from Bobby Wong, Senior International Trade Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, regarding Second Antidumping Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper from the People's Republic of China: Max Fortune Industrial Limited and Max Fortune (FETDE) Paper Products Co., Ltd., Analysis Memorandum for the Preliminary Results of Review (March 31, 2008) (“Max Fortune Analysis Memo”). Furthermore, the Department has notified CBP in regards to the potentially misclassified entries, as well as requested Max Fortune's entry documentation covering the alleged liquidated entries, and will continue to examine the issue for the final results. Use of Facts Available Section 776(a)(1) of the Act mandates that the Department use facts available if necessary information is not available on the record of an antidumping proceeding. In the instant review, Max Fortune has indicated that its records for dye and ink consumption in the papermaking and paper printing stages of production do not permit it to report the FOP data in a manner consistent with the Department's requests for specific consumption of dyes on a color specific basis. *See* January 17, 2008, letter to the Department from Max Fortune regarding Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China. Pursuant to section 776(a)(2)(B) of the Act, Max Fortune has therefore failed to provide information relevant to the Department's analysis. Thus, consistent with section 782(d) of the Act, the Department has determined it necessary to apply facts otherwise available. Consistent with the Department's application in the previous segment of the instant review, the Department has preliminarily determined to apply the average Indian import values for three dye types, which are commonly used in the production of tissue paper, to value the aggregate amount of dye consumed in the production of the subject tissue paper. Therefore, the Department is also requesting comments from parties regarding 1) the appropriateness of amending the Department's CONNUM requirement to report the consumption of inks and dyes on a color-specific basis, and 2) the application of the methodology described above to value the aggregate consumption of ink and dyes for the purposes of the final results and subsequent reviews. Factors of Production In accordance with section 773(c) of the Act, we calculated NV based on the factors of production which included, but were not limited to:
(A)hours of labor required;
(B)quantities of raw materials employed;
(C)amounts of energy and other utilities consumed; and
(D)representative capital costs, including depreciation. We used the factors of production reported by the producer for materials, energy, labor, and packing. To calculate NV, we multiplied the reported unit factor quantities by publicly available Indian surrogate values. In the instant review, Max Fortune reported that it purchased an input, which was consumed in the production of the merchandise under review, from a market-economy (“ME”) supplier and paid for in a market-economy currency. Section 773(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.408(c)(1) requires the Department to accept input prices to value the factors of production when the input is purchased from a ME supplier and paid for in a ME currency. Furthermore, consistent with the Department's stated policy reflected in *Antidumping Methodologies: Market Economy Inputs, Expected Non-Market Economy Wages, Duty Drawback; and Request for Comments* , 71 FR 61716 (October 19, 2006) (“ *2006 Statement of Policy* ”), when a sufficient proportion of an input is purchased from a market economy, the Department will use the reported market economy prices to value the appropriate inputs when the item was paid for in a market economy currency. For purposes of the preliminary results, we have determined that Max Fortune's reported market economy purchases accounted for a significant portion of total purchases of that input and, therefore, have used the reported purchase prices to value the input in the Department's normal value calculation. *See* Max Fortune Analysis Memo. Normally, the Department prefers to use factors of production data that accurately represent the quantity of inputs consumed on a control number (“CONNUM”)-specific basis. In the present case, however, Max Fortune has indicated that its records for dye and ink consumption in the papermaking and paper printing stages of production do not permit it to report the FOP data in a manner consistent with the Department's requests. Pursuant to section 776(a)(2)(B) of the Act, however, because Max Fortune failed to provide information relevant to the Department's analysis, consistent with section 782(d) of the Act, the Department has determined to apply facts otherwise available with regard to this factor of production. We have used the average Indian import values for three dye types, as discussed above, as facts available to value the aggregate consumption of dyes used in the production of the subject tissue paper. In selecting the surrogate values, we considered the quality, specificity, and contemporaneity of the data, in accordance with our normal practice. *See, e.g., Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review* , 67 FR 72139 (December 4, 2002), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 6; and *Final Results of First New Shipper Review and First Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the People's Republic of China* , 66 FR 31204 (June 11, 2001), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 5. When we used publicly available import data from the Ministry of Commerce of India (“Indian Import Statistics”) for March 2006 through February 2007, as published by the WTA, to value inputs sourced domestically by PRC suppliers, we added a surrogate cost for freight using the shorter of the reported distance from the domestic supplier to the factory or the distance from the closest seaport to the factory. *See Sigma Corp. v. United States* , 117 F.3d 1401, 1408 (Fed. Cir. 1997). When we used non-import surrogate values for factors sourced domestically by PRC suppliers ( *e.g.* , market economy purchased inputs), we based freight for this input on the actual distance from the input supplier to the site at which the input was consumed. Additionally, in instances where we relied on Indian import data to value inputs, in accordance with the Department's practice, we excluded imports from both NME countries and countries deemed to maintain broadly available, non-industry-specific subsidies which may benefit all exporters to all export markets ( *i.e.* , Indonesia, South Korea, and Thailand) from our surrogate value calculations. *See, e.g., Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Final Results of 1999-2000 Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Review, and Determination Not to Revoke Order in Part* , 66 FR 57420 (November 15, 2001) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 1; See also Memorandum to the File, through James C. Doyle, Director, Office 9, and Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9; from Michael Quigley, Senior International Trade Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, regarding Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper from the People's Republic of China: Factors of Valuation for the Preliminary Results (March 31, 2008) (“Factor Valuation Memo”). This memorandum is on file in the Central Records Unit (“CRU”), room 1117 of the Department building. Where we could not obtain publicly available information contemporaneous with the POR to value factors of production, we inflated the surrogate value using the Indian Wholesale Price Index (“WPI”), as published in the *International Financial Statistics* of the International Monetary Fund, for those surrogate values in Indian rupees to be contemporaneous with the POR. We also made currency conversions, where necessary, pursuant to section 773A of the Act and 19 CFR 351.415, to U.S. dollars using the daily exchange rate corresponding to the reported date of each sale. We relied on the daily exchanges rates posted on the Import Administration website (http://www.trade.gov/ia/). Specifically, the Department used Indian Import Statistics to value the raw material and packing material inputs that Max Fortune used to produce the merchandise under review during the POR, except where listed below. For a detailed description of all surrogate values used for Max Fortune, *see* Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 2. Energy: Max Fortune reported the consumption of water, electricity, and coal as energy inputs consumed in the production of the subject tissue paper. To value water, we calculated the average water rates from various regions as reported by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, *http://midcindia.org* , dated June 1, 2003, and inflated the value for water to be contemporaneous to the POR. *See* Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 8. To value electricity, we used the latest rates provided by the OECD's International Energy Agency's publication: *Key World Energy Statistics* from 2003. Because the electricity prices are based on annual year 2000 price, we inflated the value for electricity to be contemporaneous to the POR-average WPI rate. *See* Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 7. For coal, we applied the specified price for the appropriate grade of coal, as published in the 2005 Indian Minerals Yearbook and data published by the Coal India Limited for December 2007. See Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 7. Financial Ratios: Consistent with the determination in the LTFV investigation, to value the surrogate financial ratios for factory overhead, selling, general & administrative expenses, and profit, the Department relied on the publicly available information in the financial statements for Pudumjee Pulp & Paper Mills Ltd. (“Pudumjee”) for fiscal year 2006-2007, submitted by petitioner on November 16, 2007. The annual report covers the period April 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007, and also includes data for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, covering the entire POR. We have determined that Pudumjee's financial statements are appropriate for use in these preliminary results because Pudumjee is a producer of comparable merchandise and its financial data are contemporaneous with the POR. *See* Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 11. Wage Rate: Because of the variability of wage rates in countries with similar levels of per-capita gross national product, 19 CFR 351.408(c)(3) requires the use of a regression-based wage rate. Therefore, to value the labor input, we used the PRC's regression-based wage rate published by Import Administration on its website, http://www.trade.gov/ia/. We note that this wage rate is calculated in accordance with the Department's revised methodology. *See Expected Non Market Economy Wages: Request for Comments on 2006 Calculation* , 72 FR 949 (January 9, 2007) and *Antidumping Methodologies: Market Economy Inputs, Expected Non Market Economy Wages, Duty Drawback, and Request for Comments* , 71 FR 6176 (October 19, 2006). *See also* Factor Valuation Memo. Movement Expenses: To value truck freight, we calculated a weighted-average freight cost based on publicly available data from *www.infreight.com* , an Indian inland freight logistics resource website. See Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 10. To value brokerage and handling, we used a simple average of the publicly summarized version of the average value for brokerage and handling expenses reported in the U.S. sales listings in Essar Steel Ltd.'s (“Essar”) February 28, 2005, Section C submission in the antidumping duty review of certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India, for which the POR was December 1, 2003, through November 30, 2004; information from Agro Dutch Industries Ltd.'s (Agro Dutch) May 25, 2005, Section C submission, taken from the administrative review of preserved mushrooms from India, for which the POR was February 1, 2004, through January 31, 2005; and information from Kejriwal Paper Ltd.'s (“Kejriwal”) January 9, 2006, Section C submission, taken from the investigation of certain lined paper from India, for which the POR was July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. *See Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 2018 (January 12, 2006); *Certain Preserved Mushrooms From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 10646 (March 2, 2006); and *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Lined Paper Products from India* , 71 FR 45012 (August 8, 2006). *See also* Factor Valuation Memo at Exhibit 6. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.301(c)(3)(ii), for the final determination in an antidumping administrative review, interested parties may submit publicly available information to value the factors of production within 20 days after the date of publication of the preliminary determination. 7 7 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.301(c)(1), for the final determination of this administrative review, interested parties may submit factual information to rebut, clarify, or correct factual information submitted by an interested party less than ten days before, on, or after, the applicable deadline for submission of such factual information. However, the Department notes that 19 CFR 351.301(c)(1) permits new information only insofar as it rebuts, clarifies, or corrects information recently placed on the record. The Department generally cannot accept the submission of additional, previously absent-from-the-record alternative surrogate value information pursuant to 19 CFR 351.301(c)(1). *See Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Rescission* , in Part, 72 FR 58809 (October 17, 2007) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 2. Preliminary Results of Review We preliminarily determine that the following antidumping duty margins exist: Certain Tissue Paper from the PRC Individually Reviewed Exporters Percent Max Fortune Ltd. 0.00 For details on the calculation of the antidumping duty weighted-average margin for each company, *see* the respective company's analysis memorandum for the preliminary results of the first administrative review of the antidumping duty order on tissue paper from the PRC, dated March 31, 2008. Public versions of these memoranda are on file in the CRU. Assessment Rates Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b), the Department will determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. The Department intends to issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to CBP 15 days after publication of the final results of this review. For assessment purposes, where possible, we calculated importer-specific assessment rates for tissue paper from the PRC via *ad valorem* duty assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of the dumping margins calculated for the examined sales to the total entered value of those same sales. We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review if any assessment rate calculated in the final results of this review is above *de minimis* . The final results of this review shall be the basis for the assessment of antidumping duties on entries of merchandise covered by the final results of these reviews and for future deposits of estimated duties, where applicable. Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of the final results of this administrative review for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date, as provided for by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act:
(1)for Max Fortune, the cash deposit rate will be established in the final results of this review (except, if the rate is zero or *de minimis* , *i.e.* , less than 0.5 percent, no cash deposit will be required for that company);
(2)for all other previously investigated or reviewed PRC and non- PRC exporters that have separate rates, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the exporter-specific rate published for the most recent period;
(3)for all PRC exporters of subject merchandise which have not been found to be entitled to a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be the PRC-wide rate of 112.64 percent; and
(4)for all non-PRC exporters of subject merchandise which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporters that supplied that non-PRC exporter. These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the next administrative review. Schedule for Final Results of Review The Department will disclose calculations performed in connection with the preliminary results of this review within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Any interested party may request a hearing within 30 days of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.310(c). Any hearing will normally be held 37 days after the publication of this notice, or the first workday thereafter, at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14 th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Individuals who wish to request a hearing must submit a written request within 30 days of the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** to the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 1870, 14 th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Requests for a public hearing should contain:
(1)the party's name, address, and telephone number;
(2)the number of participants; and
(3)to the extent practicable, an identification of the arguments to be raised at the hearing. Unless otherwise notified by the Department, interested parties may submit case briefs within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.309(c)(ii). As part of the case brief, parties are encouraged to provide a summary of the arguments not to exceed five pages and a table of statutes, regulations, and cases cited in accordance with 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2)(ii). Rebuttal briefs, which must be limited to issues raised in the case briefs, must be filed within five days after the case brief is filed in accordance with 19 CFR 351.309(d). The Department will issue the final results of this review, which will include the results of its analysis of issues raised in the briefs, not later than 120 days after the date of publication of this notice in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(1). Notification to Importers This notice also serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during these review periods. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. This administrative review and this notice are published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 31, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7102 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-836] Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: In response to a request from Geo Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (“GSC”), a domestic glycine producer, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). This review covers Nantong Dongchang Chemical Industry Corporation (“Nantong Dongchang”) and Baoding Mantong Fine Chemistry Co., Ltd. (“Baoding Mantong”). The period of review (“POR”) is March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007. On July 26, 2007, Nantong Dongchang indicated that it would not reply to the Department's antidumping questionnaire in this administrative review; therefore, we have preliminarily determined to apply facts otherwise available with an adverse inference (“AFA”) to Nantong Dongchang. In addition, we have preliminarily determined that Baoding Mantong made sales below normal value (“NV”). With respect to the 21 other companies for whom petitioners submitted a request for review and a subsequent timely withdrawal request, we are rescinding this review. 1 The preliminary results are listed below in the section titled “Preliminary Results of Review.” If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to assess the *ad valorem* margins against the entered value of each entry of the subject merchandise during the POR. 1 Although the Department initiated an administrative review for 24 companies, Nantong Dongchang was also identified in the initiation notice as Dongchang Chemical Industrial Company, as GSC indicated in its July 27, 2007, letter to the Department. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. We will issue the final results no later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Quigley or Toni Dach, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202)482-4047, or
(202)482-1655, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 29, 1995, the Department published in the **Federal Register** an antidumping duty order on glycine from the PRC. *See Antidumping Duty Order: Glycine from the People's Republic of China* , 60 FR 16116 (March 29, 1995). On March 2, 2007, the Department published an *Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review* , 72 FR 9505 (March 2, 2007). On March 28, 2007, GEO Speciality Chemicals, Inc. (“GSC”), requested that the Department conduct an administrative review of sales of subject merchandise by 26 companies to the United States during the POR, in accordance with section 351.213(b) of the Department's regulations. Those 26 companies are: A.H.A. International Company, Ltd.; Amol Biotech Limited; Baoding Mantong; Beijing Jian Li Pharmaceutical Company; Changzhou Dahua Importer and Exporter (Group); Chem-Base (Nantong) Laboratories Company; China Container Line (USA); Dongchang Chemical Industrial Company; Hua Yip Company, Inc.; Jizhou City Huayang Chemical Company, Ltd.; Nantong Dongchang; Orichem International Ltd.; Qingdao Samin Chemical Company, Ltd.; Shanghai Dayue International; Shanghai Light Industrial; Shanghai Waseta International; Sinochem Qingdao Company, Ltd.; Sinosweet Company, Ltd.; Sumee China Jiangsu Machinery; Sumec (On Behalf of Nantong); Taigeng Global Enterprises Ltd.; Textiles Silk Light Ind. Products; Tianjin Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Company; Weifang Sunwin Chemicals Company, Ltd.; Yicheng Logistics Shanghai Ltd.; and Zheijiang Ruili Cemented Carbide. On March 30, 2007, Nantong Dongchang requested an administrative review of its sales during the POR, in accordance with section 351.213(b) of the Department's regulations. On April 5, 2007, prior to initiation of the review, GSC withdrew its review request with respect to two companies: Hua Yip Company, Inc. and Taigeng Global Enterprises Ltd, because GSC was unable to provide addresses for these two companies. On April 27, 2007, the Department initiated the antidumping duty administrative review with respect to the 24 remaining companies. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews* , 72 FR 20986 (April 27, 2007). On June 14, 2007, the Department selected Baoding Mantong and Nantong Dongchang as mandatory respondents. See Memorandum to James C. Doyle, Director, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, through Christopher D. Riker, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, from Catherine C. Bertrand, Senior International Trade Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, regarding 2006/2007 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Selection of Respondents. On November 30, 2007, the Department extended the deadline for the publication of the preliminary results to March 31, 2008. *See Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limits for the Preliminary Results of the 2006-2007 Administrative Review* , 72 FR 67701 (November 30, 2007). Questionnaires On June 14, 2007, the Department issued standard non-market economy (“NME”) antidumping duty questionnaires to Baoding Mantong and Nantong Dongchang. On July 3, 2007, and July 23, 2007, the Department issued extensions of the deadline for Nantong Dongchang to file its response to the questionnaire. On July 26, 2007, Nantong Dongchang notified the Department that it would not reply to the Department's antidumping questionnaire in this administrative review. On July 27, 2007, GSC withdrew its request for administrative review for all companies except Nantong Dongchang and Baoding Mantong. Baoding Mantong submitted its section A response on July 5, 2007, and its response to sections C and D on July 20, 2007. Baoding Mantong submitted supplemental responses on December 3, 2007, February 28, 2008, and March 7, 2008. Surrogate Country and Factors On September 17, 2007, the Department's Office of Policy issued a memorandum listing India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Indonesia, and the Philippines as economically comparable surrogate countries for this review. On October 5, 2007, we invited interested parties to comment on the Department's surrogate country selection and to submit publicly available information to value the factors of production (“FOPs”), and attached the memorandum outlining the appropriate surrogate countries in this case based solely on economic comparability. *See* Letter to All Interested Parties, from Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager, Office 9, Import Administration, regarding 2006-2007 Administrative Review of Administrative Review of Glycine from the People's Republic of China (“China”): Surrogate Country List, at Attachment One (“Surrogate Country Letter Attachment”). On November 20, 2007, Baoding Mantong submitted comments regarding the selection of surrogate values. On February 7, 2008, GSC submitted information for the Department to consider in valuing the FOPs. On February 29, 2008, GSC submitted comments regarding the surrogate value information placed on the record. All surrogate value data submitted by both parties were from Indian sources. When the Department is investigating imports from an NME country, section 773(c)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), directs it to base NV, in most circumstances, on the NME producer's FOPs, valued in a surrogate market economy country or countries considered to be appropriate by the Department. In accordance with section 773(c)(4) of the Act, in valuing the factors of production, the Department shall utilize, to the extent possible, the prices or costs of FOPs in one or more market economy countries that are:
(1)at a level of economic development comparable to that of the NME country; and
(2)significant producers of comparable merchandise. India is among the countries comparable to the PRC in terms of overall economic development. In its February 7, 2008, letter commenting on surrogate country selection, GSC suggested that India be the primary surrogate country because it is a significant producer of glycine (whereas the other selected countries are not), and also because of the availability of surrogate value data from Indian sources. In addition, based on publicly available information placed on the record ( *i.e.* , export data as found in the Surrogate Country Letter Attachment), India is a significant producer of the subject merchandise. Furthermore, India has been the primary surrogate country in past segments of this case, and both GSC and Baoding Mantong submitted surrogate values based solely on Indian data that are contemporaneous to the POR. Given that India meets the criteria listed in sections 773(c)(4)(A) and
(B)of the Act, interested parties have placed only Indian surrogate value information on the record of this review, and our use of India as the surrogate country in past reviews of glycine, we have selected India as the surrogate country for purposes of these preliminary results. The sources of the surrogate factor values are discussed under the “Normal Value” section below and in Memorandum to the File through Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager, Office 9 from Toni Dach, International Trade Analyst, Office 9: Administrative Review of Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Surrogate Values for the Preliminary Results, March 28, 2008 (“Surrogate Values Memo”). In accordance with 19 CFR 351.301(c)(3)(ii), for the final results of an antidumping administrative review, interested parties may submit publicly available information to value the factors of production within 20 days after the date of publication of the preliminary determination. 2 2 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.301(c)(1), for the final results of this administrative review, interested parties may submit factual information to rebut, clarify, or correct factual information submitted by an interested party less than ten days before, on, or after, the applicable deadline for submission of such factual information. However, the Department notes that 19 CFR 351.301(c)(1) permits new information only insofar as it rebuts, clarifies, or corrects information placed on the record. The Department generally will not accept the submission of additional, previously absent-from-the-record alternative surrogate value information pursuant to 19 CFR 351.301(c)(1). *See Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Rescission, in Part* , 72 FR 58809 (October 17, 2007) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 2. Scope of the Order The product covered by the order is glycine, which is a free-flowing crystalline material, like salt or sugar. Glycine is produced at varying levels of purity and is used as a sweetener/taste enhancer, a buffering agent, reabsorbable amino acid, chemical intermediate, and a metal complexing agent. This review covers glycine of all purity levels. Glycine is currently classified under subheading 2922.49.4020 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under the order is dispositive. Separate Rate A designation of a country as an NME remains in effect until it is revoked by the Department. See section 771(18)(C)(i) of the Act. Accordingly, there is a rebuttable presumption that all companies within the PRC are subject to government control and, thus, should be assessed a single antidumping duty rate. It is the Department's standard policy to assign all exporters of the merchandise subject to review in NME countries a single rate unless an exporter can affirmatively demonstrate an absence of government control, both in law ( *de jure* ) and in fact ( *de facto* ), with respect to exports. To establish whether a company is sufficiently independent to be entitled to a separate, company-specific rate, the Department analyzes each exporting entity in an NME country under the test established in the *Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value: Sparklers from the People's Republic of China* , 56 FR 20588 (May 6, 1991) (“ *Sparklers* ”), as amplified by the *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Silicon Carbide from the People's Republic of China* , 59 FR 22585 (May 2, 1994) (“ *Silicon Carbide* ”). With respect to Nantong Dongchang, as noted above, Nantong Dongchang withdrew from participation in the administrative review; therefore Nantong Dongchang has failed to demonstrate its eligibility for a separate rate. *See* “PRC-Wide Rate and Facts Otherwise Available” Section, below. A. Absence of De Jure Control The Department considers the following de jure criteria in determining whether an individual company may be granted a separate rate: 1) an absence of restrictive stipulations associated with an individual exporter's business and export licenses; 2) any legislative enactments decentralizing control of companies; and 3) any other formal measures by the government decentralizing control of companies. *See Sparklers* , 56 FR at 20589. In a prior administrative review for this case, the Department granted a separate rate to Baoding Mantong. *See Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 70 FR 47176 (August 12, 2005). However, it is the Department's policy to evaluate requests for a separate rate individually, regardless of whether the respondent received a separate rate in the past. *See Manganese Metal From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 63 FR 12440, 12441-12442 (March 13, 1998). In this review, Baoding Mantong submitted a complete response to the separate rates section of the Department's NME questionnaire. *See* Baoding Mantong section A response, July 5, 2008. In its response, Baoding Mantong includes PRC government laws and regulations with respect to corporate ownership, its business license, and narrative information regarding the company's operations and selection of management. The information provided by Baoding Mantong supports a finding of a *de jure* absence of governmental control over their export activities based on:
(1)an absence of restrictive stipulations associated with the exporter's business license; and
(2)the legal authority on the record decentralizing control over the respondents, as demonstrated by the PRC laws placed on the record of this review. No party submitted information to the contrary. Accordingly, we preliminarily find an absence of *de jure* control. B. Absence of De Facto Control The absence of *de facto* governmental control over exports is based on whether the respondent:
(1)sets its own export prices independent of the government and other exporters;
(2)retains the proceeds from its export sales and makes independent decisions regarding the disposition of profits or financing of losses;
(3)has the authority to negotiate and sign contracts and other agreements; and
(4)has autonomy from the government regarding the selection of management. *See Silicon Carbide* , 59 FR at 22587; *Sparklers* , 56 FR at 20589; *see also Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Furfuryl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China* , 60 FR 22544, 22545 (May 8, 1995). In its questionnaire responses, Baoding Mantong submitted evidence indicating an absence of *de facto* governmental control over its export activities. Specifically, this evidence indicates that:
(1)Baoding Mantong sets its own export prices independent of the government and without the approval of a government authority;
(2)Baoding Mantong retains the proceeds from its sales and makes independent decisions regarding the disposition of profits or financing of losses;
(3)Baoding Mantong has a general manager with the authority to negotiate and bind the company in an agreement;
(4)the general manager is selected by the board of directors, and the general manager appoints the deputy managers and the manager of each department; and
(5)there is no restriction on the company's use of export revenues. Therefore, the Department preliminarily finds that Baoding Mantong has established *prima facie* that it qualifies for a separate rate under the criteria established by *Silicon Carbide* and *Sparklers* . Partial Rescission of Review In accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), as a timely withdrawal request was submitted to the Department by GSC on July 27, 2007, we are rescinding this administrative review with respect to the following 21 companies: A.H.A. International Company, Ltd.; Amol Biotech Limited; Beijing Jian Li Pharmaceutical Company; Changzhou Dahua Importer and Exporter (Group); Chem-Base (Nantong) Laboratories Company; China Container Line (USA); Jizhou City Huayang Chemical Company, Ltd.; Orichem International Ltd.; Qingdao Samin Chemical Company, Ltd.; Shanghai Dayue International; Shanghai Light Industrial; Shanghai Waseta International; Sinochem Qingdao Company, Ltd.; Sinosweet Company, Ltd.; Sumee China Jiangsu Machinery; Sumec (On Behalf of Nantong); Textiles Silk Light Ind. Products; Tianjin Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Company; Weifang Sunwin Chemicals Company, Ltd.; Yicheng Logistics Shanghai Ltd.; and Zheijiang Ruili Cemented Carbide. 3 3 Tianjin Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Company has a separate rate, and we will liquidate its entries 15 days after publication of this notice. As the remaining 20 companies do not have a separate rate, they are considered part of the PRC-wide entity and any entries will be liquidated at the conclusion of this review. PRC Wide Rate and Facts Otherwise Available Nantong Dongchang, which was selected as a mandatory respondent, did not respond to the Department's request for information, and thus has failed to demonstrate its eligibility for a separate rate. The PRC-wide rate applies to all entries of subject merchandise except for entries from PRC producers/exporters that have their own calculated rate. *See* “Separate Rates” section above. Companies that have not demonstrated their entitlement to a separate rate are appropriately considered to be part of the PRC-wide entity. Therefore, we determine it is necessary to review the PRC-wide entity, because Nantong Dongchang is subject to the instant proceeding. In doing so, we note that section 776(a)(1) of the Act mandates that the Department use the facts available if necessary information is not available on the record of an antidumping proceeding. In addition, section 776(a)(2) of the Act provides that if an interested party or any other person:
(A)withholds information that has been requested by the administering authority;
(B)fails to provide such information by the deadlines for the submission of the information or in the form and manner requested, subject to subsections (c)(1) and
(e)of section 782 of the Act;
(C)significantly impedes a proceeding under this title; or
(D)provides such information but the information cannot be verified as provided in section 782(i) of the Act, the Department shall, subject to section 782(d) of the Act, use the facts otherwise available in reaching the applicable determination under this title. Where the Department determines that a response to a request for information does not comply with the request, section 782(d) of the Act provides that the Department shall promptly inform the party submitting the response of the nature of the deficiency and shall, to the extent practicable, provide that party with an opportunity to remedy or explain the deficiency. Section 782(d) of the Act additionally states that if the party submits further information that is unsatisfactory or untimely, the administering authority may, subject to subsection (e), disregard all or part of the original and subsequent responses. Section 782(e) of the Act provides that the Department shall not decline to consider information that is submitted by an interested party and is necessary to the determination but does not meet all the applicable requirements established by the administering authority if:
(1)the information is submitted by the deadline established for its submission;
(2)the information can be verified;
(3)the information is not so incomplete that it cannot serve as a reliable basis for reaching the applicable determination;
(4)the interested party has demonstrated that it acted to the best of its ability in providing the information and meeting the requirements established by the administering authority with respect to the information; and
(5)the information can be used without undue difficulties. As addressed below for Nantong Dongchang, we find that the PRC-wide entity, which includes Nantong Dongchang, did not respond to our request for information and that necessary information either was not provided, or the information provided could not be verified and is not sufficiently complete to enable the Department to use it for these preliminary results. Therefore, we find it necessary, under section 776(a)(2) of the Act, to use facts otherwise available as the basis for the preliminary results of this review for the PRC-wide entity. Nantong Dongchang submitted a response to the Department's Quantity and Value questionnaire. The Department granted Nantong Dongchang an extension on July 3, 2007, and another extension on July 23, 2007 to submit its section A response. However, on July 26, 2007, the Department received a notification from Nantong Dongchang stating that it would not submit responses to the Department's antidumping questionnaires. *See* July 26, 2007, letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, from Nantong Dongchang. Because Nantong Dongchang did not provide its initial questionnaire response, or continue to participate in the review, the company denied the Department an opportunity to analyze any of its POR-specific sales and production information, as well as its eligibility for a separate rate. Because Nantong Dongchang denied the Department the opportunity to further investigate its quantity and value response and, despite several extensions, did not submit any responses to the Department's section A, C and D questionnaires, the Department has preliminarily determined that Nantong Dongchang significantly impeded the Department's proceeding by withholding information, and failing to respond to the Department's request for information within the Department's specified deadlines. Therefore, pursuant to sections 776(a)(2)(A),(B), and
(C)of the Act, the Department preliminarily finds that the application of facts available is appropriate for these preliminary results. Pursuant to section 776(b) of the Act, we find that the PRC-wide entity, which includes Nantong Dongchang, failed to cooperate by not acting to the best of its ability. As noted above, Nantong Dongchang indicated to the Department that it would not participate in this review, or otherwise did not provide the requested information, despite repeated requests that it do so. This POR-specific information was in the sole possession of Nantong Dongchang, and could not be obtained otherwise. Thus, because Nantong Dongchang, and thus the PRC-wide entity, refused to participate fully in this proceeding, we find it appropriate to use an inference that is adverse to the interests of the PRC-wide entity in selecting from among the facts otherwise available. By doing so, we ensure that the companies that are part of the PRC-wide entity, including Nantong Dongchang, will not obtain a more favorable result by failing to cooperate than had they cooperated fully in this review. Selection of Adverse Facts Available (“AFA”) Rate In deciding which facts to use as AFA, section 776(b) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.308(c) authorize the Department to rely on information derived from
(1)the petition,
(2)a final determination in the investigation,
(3)any previous review or determination, or
(4)any information placed on the record. In reviews, the Department normally selects, as AFA, the highest rate on the record of any segment of the proceeding. *See* , *e.g.* , *Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 68 FR 19504, 19506 (April 21, 2003). The Court of International Trade (“CIT”) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit have consistently upheld the Department's practice in this regard. *See Rhone Poulenc, Inc. v. United States* , 899 F.2d 1185, 1190 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (“Rhone Poulenc”); *NSK Ltd. v. United States* , 346 F. Supp. 2d 1312, 1335 (CIT 2004) (upholding a 73.55 percent total AFA rate, the highest available dumping margin from a different respondent in a LTFV investigation); see also *Kompass Food Trading Int'l v. United States* , 24 CIT 678, 680
(2000)(upholding a 51.16 percent total AFA rate, the highest available dumping margin from a different, fully cooperative respondent); and *Shanghai Taoen Int'l Trading Co., Ltd. v. United States* , 360 F. Supp 2d 1339, 1348 (CIT 2005) (upholding a 223.01 percent total AFA rate, the highest available dumping margin from a different respondent in a previous administrative review). The Department's practice when selecting an adverse rate from among the possible sources of information is to ensure that the margin is sufficiently adverse “so as to effectuate the statutory purposes of the adverse facts available rule to induce respondents to provide the Department with complete and accurate information in a timely manner.” *See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value: Static Random Access Memory Semiconductors from Taiwan* , 63 FR 8909, 8932 (February 23, 1998). The Department's practice also ensures “that the party does not obtain a more favorable result by failing to cooperate than if it had cooperated fully.” *See* Statement of Administrative Action accompanying the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, H.R. Doc. 103-316, vol. 1
(1994)(“SAA”), at 870; *see also Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value: Certain Frozen and Canned Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil* , 69 FR 76910, 76912 (December 23, 2004); *D&L Supply Co. v. United States* , 113 F.3d 1220, 1223 (Fed. Cir. 1997). In choosing the appropriate balance between providing respondents with an incentive to respond accurately and imposing a rate that is reasonably related to the respondent's prior commercial activity, selecting the highest prior margin “reflects a common sense inference that the highest prior margin is the most probative evidence of current margins because, if it were not so, the importer, knowing of the rule, would have produced *current* information showing the margin to be less.” *Rhone Poulenc* , 899 F.2d at 1190. Consistent with the statute, court precedent, and its normal practice, the Department has assigned the rate of 155.89 percent, the highest rate on the record of any segment of the proceeding, to the PRC-wide entity, which includes Nantong Dongchang, as AFA. *See* , *e.g.* , *Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order* , 70 FR 58185 (October 5, 2005) (“ *Glycine Sunset Results* ”). As discussed further below, this rate has been corroborated. Corroboration of Secondary Information Used as AFA Section 776(c) of the Act provides that, where the Department selects from among the facts otherwise available and relies on “secondary information,” the Department shall, to the extent practicable, corroborate that information from independent sources reasonably at the Department's disposal. Secondary information is described in the SAA as “{i}nformation derived from the petition that gave rise to the investigation or review, the final determination concerning the subject merchandise, or any previous review under section 751 concerning the subject merchandise.” *See* SAA at 870. The SAA states that “corroborate” means to determine that the information used has probative value. The Department has determined that to have probative value, information must be reliable and relevant. *See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished from Japan, and Tapered Roller Bearings Four Inches or Less in Outside Diameter, and Components Thereof, from Japan; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews and Partial Termination of Administrative Reviews* , 61 FR 57391, 57392 (November 6, 1996), unchanged in *Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From Japan, and Tapered Roller Bearings, Four Inches or Less in Outside Diameter, and Components Thereof, From Japan; Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews and Termination in Part* , 62 FR 11825 (March 13, 1997). The SAA also states that independent sources used to corroborate such evidence may include, for example, published price lists, official import statistics and customs data, and information obtained from interested parties during the particular investigation or review. SAA, at 870. *See Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: High and Ultra-High Voltage Ceramic Station Post Insulators from Japan* , 68 FR 35627 (June 16, 2003) unchanged in *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: High and Ultra-High Voltage Ceramic Station Post Insulators from Japan* , 68 FR 62560 (November 5, 2003); *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Live Swine From Canada* , 70 FR 12181, 12183 (March 11, 2005). To be considered corroborated, information must be found to be both reliable and relevant. Unlike other types of information, such as input costs or selling expenses, there are no independent sources for calculated dumping margins. The only sources for calculated margins are administrative determinations. The AFA rate we are applying for the current review, 155.89 percent, the PRC-wide rate established in the LTFV investigation, was determined to have probative value during the 2005 sunset review of glycine from the PRC, as the Department found it to be the only margin that reflects the actions of the PRC-wide entity absent the discipline of an order. *See Glycine from the People's Republic of China; Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order* , 70 FR 58185 (October 5, 2005) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Glycine from the People's Republic of China; Final Results, to Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, from Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, at Comment 2 (“ *Glycine Sunset Review* ”). Furthermore, no information has been presented in the current review that calls into question the reliability of this information. Thus, the Department finds that the information continues to be reliable. With respect to the relevance aspect of corroboration, the Department will consider information reasonably at its disposal to determine whether a margin continues to have relevance. Where circumstances indicate that the selected margin is not appropriate as adverse facts available, the Department will disregard the margin and determine an appropriate margin. *See* , *e.g.* , *Fresh Cut Flowers from Mexico; Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review* , 61 FR 6812, 6814 (February 22, 1996). Similarly, the Department does not apply a margin that has been discredited. *See D & L Supply Co. v. United States* , 113 F.3d 1220, 1221 (Fed. Cir. 1997) (the Department will not use a margin that has been judicially invalidated). As noted, the AFA rate we are applying for the current review was determined to have probative value during the 2005 sunset review of glycine from the PRC, as the Department found it to be the only margin that reflects the actions of the PRC-wide entry absent the discipline of an order. *See Glycine Sunset Review* . Moreover, as there is no information on the record of this review that demonstrates that this rate is not appropriately used as adverse facts available, we determine that this rate has relevance. As the AFA rate is both reliable and relevant, we find that it has probative value. As a result, the Department preliminarily determines that the AFA margin is corroborated for the purposes of this administrative review and may reasonably be applied to the PRC-wide entity, which includes Nantong Dongchang. Because these are the preliminary results of the review, the Department will consider all margins on the record at the time of the final results of review for the purpose of determining the most appropriate final margin for Nantong Dongchang. *See Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Solid Fertilizer Grade Ammonium Nitrate From the Russian Federation* , 65 FR 1139 (January 7, 2000) unchanged in *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Solid Fertilizer Grade Ammonium Nitrate from the Russian Federation* , 65 FR 42669 (July 11, 2000). Non-Market Economy Country In every case conducted by the Department involving the PRC, the PRC has been treated as a non-market economy (“NME”) country. *See, e.g., Honey from the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 34893 (June 16, 2006), and *Honey from the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Rescission in Part, of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews* , 72 FR 37715 (July 11, 2007). Pursuant to section 771(18)(C)(i) of the Act, any determination that a foreign country is a NME country shall remain in effect until revoked by the administering authority. *See, e.g., Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission in Part* , 71 FR 65073, 65074 (November 7, 2006) unchanged in *Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 72 FR 26589 (May 10, 2007). None of the parties to this proceeding have contested such treatment. Accordingly, we calculated NV in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act, which applies to NME countries. Normal Value Comparisons To determine whether Baoding Mantong's sales of the subject merchandise to the United States were made at a price below NV, we compared its United States prices to a normal value, as described in the “United States Price” and “Normal Value” section of this notice. U.S. Price A. Export Price In accordance with section 772(a) of the Act, we calculated the export price (“EP”) for certain sales to the United States for Baoding Mantong because the first sale to an unaffiliated party was made before the date of importation and the use of constructed EP (“CEP”) was not otherwise warranted. We calculated EP based on the FOB price to unaffiliated purchasers in the United States. 4 In accordance with section 772(c)(2) of the Act, as appropriate, we deducted from the starting price to unaffiliated purchasers foreign inland freight. This service was either provided by an NME vendor or paid for using an NME currency. Thus, we based the deduction of these movement charges on surrogate values. *See* Surrogate Values Memo for details regarding the surrogate values for movement expenses. 4 We note that certain of Baoding Mantong's sales appeared to have entered the United States as “type 1” entries not subject to antidumping duties. *See* Letter from Scot T. Fullerton, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, to Baoding Mantong, dated February 29, 2008. We have referred this matter to CBP for possible enforcement action. Normal Value (“NV”) 1. Methodology Section 773(c)(1) of the Act provides that the Department shall determine the NV using a factors-of-production methodology if the merchandise is exported from an NME and the information does not permit the calculation of NV using home-market prices, third-country prices, or constructed value under section 773(a) of the Act. The Department bases NV on the FOPs because the presence of government controls on various aspects of NMEs renders price comparisons and the calculation of production costs invalid under the Department's normal methodologies. 2. Factor Valuations In accordance with section 773(c)(1) of the Act, we calculated NV based on factors of production reported by respondent for the POR. To calculate NV, we multiplied the reported per unit factor-consumption rates by publicly available Indian surrogate values. In selecting the surrogate values, we considered the quality, specificity, and contemporaneity of the data. As appropriate, we adjusted input prices by including freight costs to make them delivered prices. Specifically, we added to Indian import surrogate values a surrogate freight cost using the shorter of the reported distance from the domestic supplier to the factory of production or the distance from the nearest seaport to the factory of production where appropriate. This adjustment is in accordance with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's decision in *Sigma Corp. v. United States* , 117 F.3d 1401, 1407-1408 (Fed. Cir. 1997). Where we did not use Indian import data, we calculated freight based on the reported distance from the supplier to the factory. With regard to surrogate values from import statistics, we disregard prices that we have reason to believe or suspect may be subsidized, such as the prices of inputs from Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand. We have found in other proceedings that these countries maintain broadly available, non-industry-specific export subsidies and, therefore, it is reasonable to infer that all exports to all markets from these countries may be subsidized. *See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Negative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Color Television Receivers From the People's Republic of China* , 69 FR 20594 (April 16, 2004) and accompanying Issues and Decision memorandum at Comment 7 (“ *CTVs from the PRC* ”). The legislative history provides guidance that in making its determination as to whether input values may be subsidized, the Department is not required to conduct a formal investigation. Instead, the Department is to base its decision on information that is available to it at the time it makes its determination. *See* H.R. Rep. 100-576
(1988)at 590. Therefore, based on the information currently available, we have not used prices from these countries in calculating the surrogate values based on Indian import data. We have also disregarded Indian import data from countries that the Department has previously determined to be NME countries, as well as imports from unspecified countries. *See CTVs from the PRC* . It is the Department's practice to calculate price index adjustors to inflate or deflate, as appropriate, surrogate values that are not contemporaneous with the POR using the wholesale price index for the subject country. *See, e.g., Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 71 FR 38617, 38619 (July 7, 2006)* , unchanged in final, *Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review* , 71 FR 66910 (November 17, 2006). Therefore, where publicly available information contemporaneous with the POR with which to calculate surrogate values could not be obtained, surrogate values were adjusted using the Wholesale Price Index (“WPI”) for India, as published in the International Financial Statistics (“IFS”) of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”). Surrogate values denominated in foreign currencies were converted into U.S. dollars (“USD”) using the applicable average exchange rate based on exchange rate data from the Department's website. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.301(c)(3)(ii), for the final determination in an administrative review, interested parties may submit publicly available information to value the factors of production within 20 days after the date of publication of the preliminary results. *See* Surrogate Values Memo. The Department used Indian Import Statistics to value the raw material and packing material inputs that Baoding Mantong used to produce the merchandise under review during the POR, except where listed below. For a detailed description of all surrogate values used for Baoding Mantong, *see* Surrogate Values Memo. Raw Material: To value liquid chlorine, the Department used the values reported for the purchase, manufacture, and sale of liquid chlorine from the publicly available 2006-2007 financial reports of Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (“Kanoria”) and Tata Chemicals Limited (“Tata”), two chemical companies in India that use and produce liquid chlorine, submitted by Baoding Mantong on November 20, 2007. *See* Surrogate Values Memo. By-Product: Petitioner and Baoding Mantong both placed data from *Chemical Weekly* on the record to value hydrochloric acid. Consistent with past practice and these submissions, the Department has applied a surrogate value for hydrochloric acid using the values submitted by the parties from *Chemical Weekly* . *See* Surrogate Values Memo. Energy: Baoding Mantong reported the consumption of water, electricity, and coal as energy inputs consumed in the production of glycine. To value water, we calculated the average water rates from various regions as reported by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, *http://midcindia.org* , dated June 1, 2003, and inflated the value for water to be contemporaneous to the POR. *See* Surrogate Values Memo. To value electricity, we used the latest rates provided by the OECD's International Energy Agency's publication: *Key World Energy Statistics* from 2003. Because the electricity prices are based on annual year 2000 prices; we inflated the value for electricity to be contemporaneous to the POR average WPI rate. *See* Surrogate Values Memo. Financial Ratios: To value the surrogate financial ratios for factory overhead, selling, general & administrative expenses, and profit, the Department relied on publicly available information contained in the financial statements for the following two companies: Jubilant Organosis Limited of India (“Jubilant”), for fiscal year 2006-2007, submitted by Baoding Mantong on November 20, 2007; and Diamines and Chemical Limited (“Diamines”), for fiscal year 2006-2007, submitted by GSC on February 7, 2008. The annual report covers the period April 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007, and includes data for the 2005-2006 fiscal year as well, covering the entire POR. We have determined that the financial statements for both Jubilant and Diamines are appropriate for use in these preliminary results because both Jubilant and Diamines are producers of comparable merchandise and their financial data are contemporaneous with the POR. *See* Surrogate Values Memo. Wage Rate: Because of the variability of wage rates in countries with similar levels of per capita gross national product, 19 CFR 351.408(c)(3) requires the use of a regression-based wage rate. Therefore, to value the labor input, we used the PRC's regression-based wage rate published by Import Administration on its website, http://www.trade.gov/ia/. We note that this wage rate is calculated in accordance with the Department's revised methodology. *See Expected Non Market Economy Wages: Request for Comments on 2006 Calculation* , 72 FR 949 (January 9, 2007) and *Antidumping Methodologies: Market Economy Inputs, Expected Non Market Economy Wages, Duty Drawback, and Request for Comments* , 71 FR 6176 (October 19, 2006). *See also* Surrogate Values Memo. Movement Expenses: To value truck freight, we calculated a weighted-average freight cost based on publicly available data from *www.infreight.com* , an Indian inland freight logistics resource website. *See* Surrogate Values Memo. For a comprehensive list of the sources and data used to determine the surrogate vales for the FOPs, by-products, and the surrogate financial ratios for factory overhead, selling, general and administrative expenses, and profit, *see* Surrogate Values Memo. Preliminary Results of the Review The Department has determined that the following preliminary dumping margins exist for the period March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007: Glycine from the PRC Manufacturer/Exporter Weighted-Average Margin (Percent) Baoding Mantong Fine Chemistry Co., Ltd. 31.82 PRC-Wide Rate (which includes Nantong Dongchang Chemical Industry Corporation) 155.89 The Department will disclose calculations performed for these preliminary results to the parties within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Interested parties may submit case briefs and/or written comments no later than 30 days after the date of publication of these preliminary results of review. *See* 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii). Rebuttal briefs and rebuttals to written comments, limited to issues raised in such briefs or comments, may be filed no later than five days after the time limit for filing the case briefs. *See* 19 CFR 351.309(d). Any interested party may request a hearing within 30 days of publication of these preliminary results. *See* 19 CFR 351.310(c). Requests should contain the following information:
(1)the party's name, address, and telephone number;
(2)the number of participants; and
(3)a list of the issues to be discussed. Oral presentations will be limited to issues raised in the briefs. If we receive a request for a hearing, we intend to hold the hearing seven days after the deadline for submission of the rebuttal briefs at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. The Department intends to issue the final results of this administrative review, which will include the results of its analysis of issues raised in any such comments, within 120 days of publication of these preliminary results, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act. Assessment Rates Upon issuance of the final results, the Department will determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. The Department intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP 15 days after the date of publication of the final results of review. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of review, the Department shall determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), we will calculate importer-specific (or customer) ad valorem duty assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of the dumping margins calculated for the examined sales to the total entered value of those same sales. We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review if any importer-specific assessment rate calculated in the final results of this review is above *de minimis* . Cash Deposit Requirements Further, the following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of the final results of the administrative review for shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act:
(1)for subject merchandise exported by Baoding Mantong, the cash deposit rate will be that established in the final results of review;
(2)for previously reviewed or investigated companies not listed above that have separate rates, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the company specific rate published for the most recent period;
(3)for all other PRC exporters of subject merchandise, which have not been found to be entitled to a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be PRC wide rate of 155.89 percent;
(4)for all non PRC exporters of subject merchandise, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporter that supplied that exporter. These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the next administrative review. Notification to Importers This notice also serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. This administrative review and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act, 19 CFR 351.213, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4). Dated: March 28, 2008. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7099 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-552-802 Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 2008. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“Department”) has determined that a request for a new shipper review (“NSR”) of the antidumping duty order on frozen warmwater shrimp (“shrimp”) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Vietnam”), received on February 27, 2008, meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. The period of review (“POR”) for this NSR is February 1, 2007 January 31, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Manning or Howard Smith, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230; telephone: 202-482-5253 and 202-482-5193, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The notice announcing the antidumping duty order on shrimp from Vietnam was published in the **Federal Register** on February 1, 2005. *See Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam* , 70 FR 5152 (February 1, 2005). 1 On February 27, 2008, pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), and 19 CFR 351.214(c), the Department received a NSR request from BIM Seafood Joint Stock Company (“BIM Seafood”). BIM Seafood certified that it produces and exports the subject merchandise upon which the request was based. 1 Therefore, a request for a NSR based on the annual anniversary month, February, was due to the Department by February 29, 2008. See 19 CFR 351.214(d)(1). On February 29, 2008, the Department issued BIM Seafood a letter requesting that it resubmit the public version of its February 27, 2008, request. *See* the Department's February 29, 2008, letter to BIM Seafood. On March 4, 2008, BIM Seafood submitted a proper public version, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.304(c)(1). Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(i), BIM Seafood certified that it did not export shrimp to the United States during the period of investigation (“POI”). In addition, pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(i)(II) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iii)(A), BIM Seafood certified that, since the initiation of the investigation, it has never been affiliated with any Vietnamese exporter or producer who exported shrimp to the United States during the POI, including those not individually examined during the investigation. As required by 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iii)(B), BIM Seafood also certified that its export activities were not controlled by the central government of Vietnam. In addition to the certifications described above, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iv), BIM Seafood submitted documentation establishing the following:
(1)the date on which BIM Seafood first shipped shrimp for export to the United States and the date on which the shrimp were first entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption;
(2)the volume of its first shipment; and
(3)the date of its first sale to an unaffiliated customer in the United States. The Department conducted United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) database queries in an attempt to confirm that BIM Seafood's shipments of subject merchandise had entered the United States for consumption and that liquidation of such entries had been properly suspended for antidumping duties. The Department also examined whether the CBP data confirmed that such entries were made during the NSR POR. The information we examined was consistent with that provided by BIM Seafood. Initiation of New Shipper Reviews Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(d)(1), the Department finds that BIM Seafood meets the threshold requirements for initiation of a NSR for the shipment of shrimp from Vietnam it produced and exported. *See* “Memorandum to File from Javier Barrientos, Senior Case Analyst, Certain Warmwater Shrimp from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of AD New Shipper Review for BIM Seafood Joint Stock Company,” (March 26, 2008). The Department intends to issue the preliminary results of this NSR no later than 180 days from the date of initiation, and final results no later than 270 days from the date of initiation. *See* section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act. On August 17, 2006, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (“H.R. 4”) was signed into law. Section 1632 of H.R. 4 temporarily suspends the authority of the Department to instruct CBP to collect a bond or other security in lieu of a cash deposit in new shipper reviews. Therefore, the posting of a bond under section 751(a)(B)(iii) of the Act in lieu of a cash deposit is not available in this case. Importers of shrimp from Vietnam manufactured and/or exported by BIM Seafood must continue to post cash deposits of estimated antidumping duties on each entry of subject merchandise at the current Vietnam-wide rate of 25.76 percent. Interested parties requiring access to proprietary information in this NSR should submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective order in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 and 351.306. This initiation and notice are published in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214 and 351.221(c)(1)(i). Dated: March 26, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7084 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-570-931] Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe from the People's Republic of China: Amended Notice of Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Johnson, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone
(202)482-4793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 19, 2008, the Department of Commerce (Department) initiated the countervailing duty investigation of circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe from the People's Republic of China. *See Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation* , 73 FR 9994 (February 25, 2008). Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than April 24, 2008. The version of the notice of postponement of the preliminary determination released on Thursday, March 27, 2008, stated that the deadline for completion of the final determination is June 30, 2008. The notice should have stated that the deadline for completion of the preliminary determination is June 30, 2008. This amended notice corrects that error. This error was discovered prior to publication of the notice in the **Federal Register** , consequently, this amendment is being published in its place. Postponement of Due Date for Preliminary Determination Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue the preliminary determination in a countervailing duty investigation within 65 days after the date on which the Department initiated the investigation. However, if the Department concludes that the parties concerned in the investigation are cooperating and determines that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, section 703(c)(1)(B) of the Act allows the Department to postpone making the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which the administering authority initiated the investigation. The Department is currently investigating alleged subsidy programs involving loans, grants, income tax incentives, and the provision of goods or services for less than adequate remuneration. Due to the number and complexity of the alleged countervailable subsidy practices being investigated, it is not practicable to complete the preliminary determination of this investigation within the original time limit ( *i.e.* , by April 24, 2008). Therefore, in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we are fully extending the due date for the preliminary determination to no later than 130 days after the day on which the investigation was initiated. However, as that date falls on a Saturday, the deadline for completion of the preliminary determination is now June 30, 2008, the next business day. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act. Dated: April 1, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7100 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(MEP)Advisory Board, National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)will meet Sunday, April 27, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This meeting is being held in conjunction with MEP's National Conference in Orlando, FL. The MEP Advisory Board is composed of 10 members appointed by the Director of NIST who were selected for their expertise in the area of industrial extension and their work on behalf of smaller manufacturers. The Board was established to fill a need for outside input on MEP. MEP is a unique program consisting of centers across the United States and Puerto Rico, with partnerships at the state, federal, and local levels. The Board works closely with MEP to provide input and advice on MEP's programs, plans, and policies. For this meeting, discussions will focus on MEP's current key initiatives and gaining insight into the future direction of manufacturing as part of MEP's strategic planning activities. The agenda may change to accommodate Board business. DATES: The meeting will convene April 27, 2008 at 1 p.m. and will adjourn at 5 p.m. on April 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821. Anyone wishing to attend this meeting should submit name, e-mail address and phone number to Susan Hayduk ( *susan.hayduk@nist.gov* or 301-975-5615) no later than April 17, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Lellock, Manufacturing Extension Partnership, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-4800, telephone number
(301)975-4269. Dated: March 31, 2008. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8-7052 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology National Fire Codes: Request for Comments on NFPA Technical Committee Reports AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Since 1896, the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)has accomplished its mission by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, and education for safety related issues. NFPA's *National Fire Codes* ®, which holds over 270 documents, are administered by more than 225 Technical Committees comprised of approximately 7,000 volunteers and are adopted and used throughout the world. NFPA is a nonprofit membership organization with approximately 80,000 members from over 70 nations, all working together to fulfill the Association's mission. The NFPA process provides ample opportunity for public participation in the development of its codes and standards. All NFPA codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years in Revision Cycles that begin twice each year and that takes approximately two years to complete. Each Revision Cycle proceeds according to a published schedule that includes final dates for all major events in the process. The process contains five basic steps that are followed both for developing new documents as well as revising existing documents. These steps are: Calling for Proposals; Publishing the Proposals in the Report on Proposals (ROP); Calling for Comments on the Committee's disposition of the Proposals and these Comments are published in the Report on Comments (ROC); having a Technical Report Session at the NFPA Annual Meeting; and finally, the Standards Council Consideration and Issuance of documents. Note: Under new rules effective Fall 2005, anyone wishing to make Amending Motions on the Technical Committee Reports (ROP and ROC) must signal their intention by submitting a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion by the Deadline of April 3, 2009. Certified motions will be posted by May 1, 2009. Documents that receive notice of proper Amending Motions (Certified Amending Motions) will be presented for action at the Annual 2009 Association Technical Meeting. Documents that receive no motions will be forwarded directly to the Standards Council for action on issuance at its August 6, 2009 meeting. For more information on these new rules and for up-to-date information on schedules and deadlines for processing NFPA Documents, check the NFPA Web site at *www.nfpa.org* or contact NFPA Codes and Standards Administration. The purpose of this notice is to request comments on the technical reports that will be presented at NFPA's 2009 Annual Revision Cycle. The publication of this notice by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the standards referenced in the notice. DATES: Twenty-seven reports are published in the 2009 Annual Cycle Report on Proposals and will be available on June 20, 2008. Comments received on or before August 29, 2008, will be considered by the respective NFPA Committees before final action is taken on the proposals. ADDRESSES: The 2009 Annual Revision Cycle Report on Proposals is available and downloadable from NFPA's Web site— *www/nfpa.org* or by requesting a copy from the NFPA, Fulfillment Center, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, Massachusetts 02322. Comments on the report should be submitted to Milosh Puchovsky, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milosh Puchovsky, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101,
(617)770-3000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)develops building, fire, and electrical safety codes and standards. Federal agencies frequently use these codes and standards as the basis for developing Federal regulations concerning fire safety. Often, the Office of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these standards under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Request for Comments Interested persons may participate in these revisions by submitting written data, views, or arguments to Milosh Puchovsky, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Commenters may use the forms provided for comments in the Reports on Proposals. Each person submitting a comment should include his or her name and address, identify the notice, and give reasons for any recommendations. Comments received on or before August 29, 2008, for the 2009 Annual Cycle Report on Proposals will be considered by the NFPA before final action is taken on the proposals. Copies of all written comments received and the disposition of those comments by the NFPA committees will be published as the 2009 Annual Cycle Report on Comments by February 20, 2009. A copy of the Report on Comments will be sent automatically to each commenter. Reports of the Technical Committees on documents that do not receive a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion will automatically be forwarded to the Standards Council for action on issuance. Action on the reports of the Technical Committees on documents that do receive a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion will be taken at the Annual Meeting, June 7-11, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois, by NFPA members. 2009 Annual Meeting; Report on Proposals [P = Partial revision; W = Withdrawal; R = Reconfirmation; N = New; C = Complete Revision] NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems P NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes P NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height P NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection P NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances P NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code® P NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives P NFPA 99 Standard for Health Care Facilities P NFPA 99B Standard for Hypobaric Facilities P NFPA 99C Standard on Gas and Vacuum Systems P NFPA 101A Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety P NFPA 105 Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives P NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems P NFPA 111 Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems P NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems P NFPA 291 Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants P NFPA 302 Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft P NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code N NFPA 430 Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers W NFPA 432 Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations W NFPA 434 Code for the Storage of Pesticides W NFPA 490 Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate W NFPA 1123 Code for Fireworks Display P NFPA 1124 Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles P NFPA 1221 Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems P NFPA 1710 Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments C NFPA 1720 Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments Dated: March 31, 2008. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8-7056 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology National Fire Codes: Request for Proposals for Revision of Codes and Standards AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)proposes to revise some of its fire safety codes and standards and requests proposals from the public to amend existing or begin the process of developing new NFPA fire safety codes and standards. The purpose of this request is to increase public participation in the system used by NFPA to develop its codes and standards. The publication of this notice of request for proposals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the standards referenced in the notice. The NFPA process provides ample opportunity for public participation in the development of its codes and standards. All NFPA codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years in Revision Cycles that begin twice each year and that take approximately two years to complete. Each Revision Cycle proceeds according to a published schedule that includes final dates for all major events in the process. The process contains five basic steps that are followed both for developing new documents as well as revising existing documents. These steps are: Calling for Proposals; Publishing the Proposals in the Report on Proposals (ROP); Calling for Comments on the Committee's disposition of the proposals and these Comments are published in the Report on Comments (ROC); having a Technical Report Session at the NFPA Annual Meeting; and finally, the Standards Council Consideration and Issuance of documents. Note: Under new rules effective Fall 2005, anyone wishing to make Amending Motions on the Technical Committee Reports (ROP and ROC) must signal their intention by submitting a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion by the Deadline stated in the ROC. Certified motions will then be posted on the NFPA website. Documents that receive notice of proper Amending Motions (Certified Amending Motions) will be presented for action at the Annual Association Technical Meeting. Documents that receive no motions will be forwarded directly to the Standards Council for action on issuance. For more information on these new rules and for up-to-date information on schedules and deadlines for processing NFPA Documents, check the NFPA Web site at *http://www.nfpa.org* or contact NFPA Codes and Standards Administration. DATES: Interested persons may submit proposals on or before the dates listed with the standards. ADDRESSES: Milosh Puchovsky, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milosh Puchovsky, Secretary, Standards Council, at above address,
(617)770-3000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)develops building, fire, and electrical safety codes and standards. Federal agencies frequently use these codes and standards as the basis for developing Federal regulations concerning fire safety. Often, the Office of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these standards under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. When a Technical Committee begins the development of a new or revised NFPA code or standard, it enters one of two Revision Cycles available each year. The Revision Cycle begins with the Call for Proposals, that is, a public notice asking for any interested persons to submit specific written proposals for developing or revising the Document. The Call for Proposals is published in a variety of publications. Interested parties have approximately twenty weeks to respond to the Call for Proposals. Following the Call for Proposals period, the Technical Committee holds a meeting to consider and accept, reject or revise, in whole or in part, all the submitted Proposals. The committee may also develop its own Proposals. A document known as the Report on Proposals, or ROP, is prepared containing all the Public Proposals, the Technical Committees' action and each Proposal, as well as all Committee-generated Proposals. The ROP is then submitted for the approval of the Technical Committee by a formal written ballot. If the ROP does not receive approval by a two-thirds vote calculated in accordance with NFPA rules, the Report is returned to the committee for further consideration and is not published. If the necessary approval is received, the ROP is published in a compilation of Reports on Proposals issued by NFPA twice yearly for public review and comment, and the process continues to the next step. The Reports on Proposals are sent automatically free of charge to all who submitted proposals and each respective committee member, as well as anyone else who requests a copy. All ROP's are also available for free downloading at *www.nfpa.org.* Once the ROP becomes available, there is a 60-day comment period during which anyone may submit a Public Comment on the proposed changes in the ROP. The committee then reconvenes at the end of the comment period and acts on all Comments. As before, a two-thirds approval vote by written ballot of the eligible members of the committee is required for approval of actions on the Comments. All of this information is compiled into a second Report, called the Report on Comments (ROC), which, like the ROP, is published and made available for public review for a seven-week period. The process of public input and review does not end with the publication of the ROP and ROC. Following the completion of the Proposal and Comment periods, there is yet a further opportunity for debate and discussion through the Technical Report Sessions that take place at the NFPA Annual Meeting. The Technical Report Session provides an opportunity for the final Technical Committee Report (i.e., the ROP and ROC) on each proposed new or revised code or standard to be presented to the NFPA membership for the debate and consideration of motions to amend the Report. Before making an allowable motion at a Technical Report Session, the intended maker of the motion must file, in advance of the session, and within the published deadline, a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion. A Motions Committee appointed by the Standards Council then reviews all notices and certifies all amending motions that are proper. Only these Certified Amending Motions, together with certain allowable Follow-Up Motions (that is, motions that have become necessary as a result of previous successful amending motions) will be allowed at the Technical Report Session. For more information on dates/locations of NFPA Technical Committee meetings and NFPA Annual Technical Report Sessions, check the NFPA Web site at *http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=822&itemID=22818.* The specific rules for the types of motions that can be made and who can make them are set forth in NFPA's Regulation Governing Committee Projects which should always be consulted by those wishing to bring an issue before the membership at a Technical Report Session. Request for Proposals Interested persons may submit proposals, supported by written data, views, or arguments to Milosh Puchovsky, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Proposals should be submitted on forms available from the NFPA Codes and Standards Administration Office or on NFPA's Web site at *http://www.nfpa.org.* Each person must include his or her name and address, identify the document and give reasons for the proposal. Proposals received before or by 5 p.m. local time on the closing date indicated would be acted on by the Committee. The NFPA will consider any proposal that it receives on or before the date listed with the code or standard. Document-edition Document name Proposal closing date NFPA 2—P* Hydrogen Technologies Code 5/30/2008 NFPA 10—2007 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 5/30/2008 NFPA 11—2005 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam 5/30/2008 NFPA 12—2008 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems 5/29/2009 NFPA 13E—2005 Recommended Practice for Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems 5/30/2008 NFPA 14—2007 Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems 5/30/2008 NFPA 18—2006 Standard on Wetting Agents 5/30/2008 NFPA 25—2008 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 5/30/2008 NFPA 30—2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 12/1/2008 NFPA 35—2005 Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings 5/30/2008 NFPA 37—2006 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines 5/30/2008 NFPA 45—2004 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 5/30/2008 NFPA 53—2004 Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres 5/30/2008 NFPA 70—2008 National Electrical Code® 11/7/2008 NFPA 70B—2006 Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance 5/30/2008 NFPA 91—2004 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids 5/30/2008 NFPA 120—2004 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines 5/30/2008 NFPA 122—2004 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities 5/30/2008 NFPA 204—2007 Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting 5/30/2008 NFPA 211—2006 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances 5/30/2008 NFPA 214—2005 Standard on Water-Cooling Towers 5/30/2008 NFPA 326—2005 Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair 5/30/2008 NFPA 329—2005 Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases 5/30/2008 NFPA 405—2004 Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire Fighters 5/30/2008 NFPA 408—2004 Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers 5/30/2008 NFPA 409—2004 Standard on Aircraft Hangars 5/30/2008 NFPA 410—2004 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance 5/30/2008 NFPA 422—2004 Guide for Aircraft Accident/Incident Response Assessment 5/30/2008 NFPA 423—2004 Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities 5/30/2008 NFPA 495—2006 Explosive Materials Code 5/30/2008 NFPA 498—2006 Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives 5/30/2008 NFPA 520—2005 Standard on Subterranean Spaces 5/30/2008 NFPA 551—2007 Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments 5/30/2008 NFPA 600—2005 Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades 5/30/2008 NFPA 601—2005 Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention 5/30/2008 NFPA 701—2004 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films 5/30/2008 NFPA 750—2006 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems 5/30/2008 NFPA 804—2006 Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants 5/30/2008 NFPA 805—2006 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants 5/30/2008 NFPA 806—P* Performance Based Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating Plants 5/30/2008 NFPA 850—2005 Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations 5/30/2008 NFPA 851—2005 Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating Plants 5/30/2008 NFPA 853—2007 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems 5/30/2008 NFPA 900—2007 Building Energy Code 5/30/2008 NFPA 1003—2005 Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 5/30/2008 NFPA 1035—2005 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 5/30/2008 NFPA 1410—2005 Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations 5/30/2008 NFPA 1452—2005 Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys 5/30/2008 NFPA 1600—2007 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs 5/30/2008 NFPA 1620—2003 Recommended Practice for Pre-Incident Planning 5/30/2008 NFPA 1931—2004 Standard for Manufacturer's Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders 5/30/2008 NFPA 1932—2004 Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders 5/30/2008 NFPA 2001—2008 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems 5/29/2009 • Proposed NEW drafts are available from NFPA's Web site— *http://www.nfpa.org* or may be obtained from NFPA's Codes and Standards Administration, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269. Dated: March 31, 2008. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8-7054 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG72 Marine Mammals; File No. 10095 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Zoological Park, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205, has been issued a permit to import two juvenile harbor seals ( *Phoca vitulina* ) for the purposes of public display. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727)824-5312; fax (727)824-5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Kate Swails, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 21, 2007, notice was published in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 72674) that a request for a public display permit to import two male captive-born juvenile harbor seals ( *Phoca vitulina* ) from the New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Center, Shippagan, New Brunswick, Canada to the North Carolina Zoological Park, had been submitted by the above-named organization. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: March 31, 2008. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-7022 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XF80 Marine Mammals; File No. 10084 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Sea World, Inc., 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 [Brad Andrews, Responsible Party] has been issued a permit to import one beluga whale ( *Delphinapterus leucas* ) for public display. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)713-0376; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727)824-5312; fax (727)824-5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Kate Swails, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 3, 2007, notice was published in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 67915) that a request for a public display permit to import one female juvenile beluga whale from Marineland of Canada in Ontario, Canada to Sea World of Florida in Orlando, Florida, had been submitted by the above-named organization. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), an environmental assessment was prepared analyzing the effects of the permitted activities. After a Finding of No Significant Impact, the determination was made that it was not necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement. Dated: March 27, 2008. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-7023 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XG48 Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Southeastern Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meetings. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR Workshops for South Atlantic Spanish mackerel and vermilion snapper. SUMMARY: The SEDAR assessments of the South Atlantic stocks of Spanish mackerel and vermilion snapper will consist of a series of three workshops: a Data Workshop, an Assessment Workshop, and a Review Workshop. This is the seventeenth SEDAR. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . DATES: The Data Workshop will take place May 19-23, 2008; the Assessment Workshop will take place August 25-29, 2008; the Review Workshop will take place October 20-24, 2008. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . ADDRESSES: The Data Workshop will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites - Charleston Historic District, 181 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401; telephone:
(843)577-2644. The Assessment Workshop will be held at the Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research Beaufort Laboratory, 101 Piver's Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516; telephone:
(252)728-3595. The Review Workshop will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Savannah Historic District, 201 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401; telephone:
(912)721-1600. *Council address* : South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Theiling, SEDAR Coordinator, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone:
(843)571-4366. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region. SEDAR includes three workshops:
(1)Data Workshop,
(2)Stock Assessment Workshop and
(3)Review Workshop. The product of the Data Workshop is a data report which compiles and evaluates potential datasets and recommends which datasets are appropriate for assessment analyses. The product of the Stock Assessment Workshop is a stock assessment report which describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, projects future population conditions, and recommends research and monitoring needs. The assessment is independently peer reviewed at the Review Workshop. The product of the Review Workshop is a Consensus Summary documenting Panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and NGO's; International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and federal agencies. SEDAR 17 Workshop Schedule: May 19-23, 2008; SEDAR 17 Data Workshop May 19, 2008: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; May 20-22, 2008: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; May 23, 2008: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. An assessment data set and associated documentation will be developed during the Data Workshop. Participants will evaluate all available data and select appropriate sources for providing information on life history characteristics, catch statistics, discard estimates, length and age composition, and fishery dependent and fishery independent measures of stock abundance. August 25-29, 2008; SEDAR 17 Assessment Workshop August 25, 2008: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; August 26-28, 2008: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; August 29, 2008: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Using datasets provided by the Data Workshop, participants will develop population models to evaluate stock status, estimate population benchmarks and Sustainable Fisheries Act criteria, and project future conditions. Participants will recommend the most appropriate methods and configurations for determining stock status and estimating population parameters. Participants will prepare a workshop report, compare and contrast various assessment approaches, and determine whether the assessments are adequate for submission to the review panel. October 20-24, 2008; SEDAR 17 Review Workshop October 20, 2008: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; October 21-23, 2008: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; October 24, 2008: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Review Workshop is an independent peer review of the assessment developed during the Data and Assessment Workshops. Workshop Panelists will review the assessment and document their comments and recommendations in a Consensus Summary. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES ) at least 10 business days prior to each workshop. Dated: April 1, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-6980 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XG89 Fisheries of the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean; Southeastern Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of the SEDAR Steering Committee meeting. SUMMARY: The SEDAR Steering Committee will meet to discuss the SEDAR schedule through 2014, consider modifications to the SEDAR process, and receive updates on recent assessment activities. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . DATES: The SEDAR Steering Committee will meet on Monday, May 5, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Marriott Frenchmen's Reef, 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas, USVI; telephone:
(340)776-8500. *Council address* : South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Carmichael, Science and Statistics Program Manager, SEDAR/SAFMC; telephone:
(843)571-4366 or toll free
(866)SAFMC-10; fax:
(843)769-4520. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils; in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks. The SEDAR Steering Committee provides oversight of the SEDAR process, establishes assessment priorities, and provides coordination between assessment efforts and management activities. The SEDAR Steering Committee meets twice annually. During this meeting, the Steering Committee will consider scheduling benchmark assessments during 2009-14 and update assessments in 2009 and 2010. The Committee will also review recent activities, receive a progress report on staffing levels, and review the SEDAR guidelines. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council office (see ADDRESSES ) at least 3 weeks prior to the meeting. Dated: April 1, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-6981 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XE92 Fisheries of the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); king mackerel; Public Meeting; Correction AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of change of location for SEDAR Assessment Workshop for South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico king mackerel. SUMMARY: The SEDAR assessments of the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico stocks of king mackerel will consist of a series of three workshops: a Data Workshop, an Assessment Workshop, and a Review Workshop. This is the sixteenth SEDAR. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . DATES: The Assessment Workshop will take place May 5-9, 2008. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . ADDRESSES: The Assessment Workshop will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Coconut Grove, 2649 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133; telephone:
(305)858-2500. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Neer, SEDAR Coordinator, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone:
(843)571-4366. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The original notice published in the **Federal Register** on January 14, 2008 (73 FR 2223). The original noticed stated that the Assessment Workshop would be held at the Grand Bay Hotel. The location of that meeting has changed to the address listed above (see ADDRESSES ). May 5-9, 2008; SEDAR 16 Assessment Workshop May 5, 2008: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; May 6-8, 2008: 8 a.m - 8 p.m.; May 9, 2008: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. All other previously-published information remains unchanged. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES ) at least 10 business days prior to each workshop. Dated: April 1, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-6982 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XG55 Fisheries of the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC); Public Meeting; Correction AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of change of location for the SAFMC Scientific and Statistical Committee
(SSC)meeting. SUMMARY: The meeting scheduled for April 29-30, 2008 will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418, not at 4055 Faber Place Drive as originally scheduled. The SAFMC will hold a meeting of its SSC to orient new members and introduce them to the Council system. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . DATES: The SSC meeting will be held April 29-30, 2008. ADDRESSES: The SSC meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418, telephone:
(843)308-9330. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone:
(843)571-4366; e-mail: *Kim.Iverson@safmc.net* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The original noticed published in the **Federal Register** on March 24, 2008 (73 FR 15488). Under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the SSC is the body responsible for reviewing the Council's scientific materials. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its SSC to provide orientation for new members appointed in March 2008. Members will be briefed on SAFMC operating procedures and administrative issues, and discuss the tasks and responsibilities of SSC membership. SSC Meeting Schedule: April 29, 2008, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., April 30, 2008, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES ) at least 10 business days prior to the meeting. Dated: April 1, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-6983 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XG88 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Grouper Individual Fishing Quota
(IFQ)Advisory Panel (AHGIFQAP). DATES: The AHGIFQAP meeting will convene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008 and conclude no later than 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Quorum Hotel, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609; telephone:
(813)289-8200. *Council address* : Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assane Diagne, Economist, telephone:
(813)348-1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) has scheduled a meeting of the Ad Hoc Grouper IFQ Advisory Panel to discuss the public hearing draft for Amendment 29 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan. Reef Fish Amendment 29 proposes to rationalize effort and reduce overcapacity in the commercial grouper and tilefish fisheries in order to achieve and maintain optimum yield (OY). Effort management approaches considered in this amendment include permit endorsements and the implementation of an Individual Fishing Quota
(IFQ)program. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the AHGIFQAP for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions of the AHGIFQAP will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take action to address the emergency. Copies of the agenda can be obtained by calling
(813)348-1630. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Tina Trezza at the Council (see ADDRESSES ) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: March 31, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-6962 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Substantive Submissions Made During Prosecution of the Trademark Application ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • *E-mail* : *Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov.* Include “0651-0054 comment” in the subject line of the message. • *Fax:* 571-273-0112, marked to the attention of Susan K. Fawcett. • *Mail:* Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. • *Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to the attention of Janis Long, Attorney Advisor, Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451, by telephone at 571-272-9573, or by e-mail at *Janis.Long@uspto.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) administers the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 *et seq.* , which provides for the Federal registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register their marks with the USPTO. Such individuals and businesses may also submit various communications to the USPTO, including requests to amend their registrations to delete goods or services that are no longer being used by the registrant. Registered marks remain on the register for ten years and can be renewed, but will be cancelled unless the owner files with the USPTO a declaration attesting to the continued use (or excusable non-use) of the mark in commerce within specific deadlines. Applicants may also surrender a registration and, in limited situations, petition the Director to reinstate a registration that has been cancelled. The rules implementing the Act are set forth in 37 CFR part 2. These rules mandate that each register entry include the mark, the goods and/or services in connection with which the mark is used, ownership information, dates of use, and certain other information. The USPTO also provides similar information concerning pending applications. The register and pending application information may be accessed by an individual or by businesses to determine the availability of a mark. By accessing the USPTO's information, parties may reduce the possibility of initiating use of a mark previously adopted by another. The Federal trademark registration process may thereby lessen the filing of papers in court and between parties. II. Method of Collection Electronically if applicants submit the information using the forms available through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). By mail or hand delivery if applicants choose to submit the information in paper form. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0651-0054. *Form Number(s):* PTO Forms 1553, 1581, 2194, 2195, 2200, and 2202. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Primarily business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 228,115 per year. *Estimated Time per Response:* The USPTO estimates that it will take approximately 3 minutes (0.05 hours) to 20 minutes (0.33 hours) to complete this information. This includes the time to gather the necessary information, create the documents, and submit the completed request to the USPTO. *Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours:* 34,684 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden:* $10,543,936. The USPTO believes that associate attorneys will complete this information. The professional hourly rate for associate attorneys in private firms is $304. Using this hourly rate, the USPTO estimates that the total respondent cost burden for this collection is $10,543,936 per year. Item Estimated time for response (in minutes) Estimated annual responses Estimated annual burden hours Trademark/Service Mark Allegation of Use (Statement of Use/Amendment to Allege Use) 13 10,475 2,305 TEAS Trademark/Service Mark Allegation of Use (Statement of Use/Amendment to Allege Use) 11 54,992 9,899 Request for Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use 10 10,211 1,736 TEAS Request for Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use 9 117,429 17,614 Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to Respond Timely to Office Action 12 2,004 401 TEAS Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to Respond Timely to Office Action 5 8,015 641 Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to File Timely Statement of Use or Extension Request 12 2,004 401 TEAS Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to File Timely Statement of Use or Extension Request 5 8,015 641 Request to Delete Section 1(/B) Basis, Intent to Use 4 194 14 TEAS Request to Delete Section 1(b) Basis, Intent to Use 3 1,100 55 Request for Express Abandonment (Withdrawal) of Application 4 4,686 328 TEAS Request for Express Abandonment (Withdrawal) of Application 3 6,500 325 Request to Divide 5 1,990 159 Other Petitions 30 500 165 Totals 228,115 34,684 *Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour Respondent Cost Burden (includes postage costs and filing fees):* $27,958,968. This collection has no operating or maintenance costs. Applicants incur postage costs when submitting non-electronic information to the USPTO by mail through the United States Postal Service. The USPTO estimates that the majority of the paper forms are submitted to the USPTO via first class mail. First class postage will increase to 42 cents effective May 12, 2008. Therefore, the USPTO estimates that the postage costs for this collection will be $13,468. Item Responses
(yr)Postage costs Total cost
(b)(a × b) Trademark/Service Mark Allegation of Use (Statement of Use/Amendment to Allege Use) 10,475 $0.42 $4,400 Request for Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use 10,211 0.42 4,289 Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to Respond Timely to Office Action 2,004 0.42 842 Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to File Timely Statement of Use or Extension Request 2,004 0.42 842 Request to Delete Section 1(b) Basis, Intent to Use 194 0.42 81 Request for Express Abandonment (Withdrawal) of Application 4,686 0.42 1,968 Request to Divide 1,990 0.42 836 Other Petitions 500 0.42 210 Totals 32,064 13,468 Filing fees are based on per class filing of goods and services; therefore, the total filing fees can vary depending on the number of classes. The total filing fees of $27,945,500 shown here are the minimum fees associated with this information collection. Item Responses
(yr)Filing fees Total cost
(b)(a × b) Trademark/Service Mark Allegation of Use (Statement of Use/Amendment to Allege Use) 10,475 $100.00 $1,047,500 TEAS Trademark/Service Mark Allegation of Use (Statement of Use/Amendment to Allege Use) 54,992 100.00 5,499,200 Request for Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use 10,211 150.00 1,531,650 TEAS Request for Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use 117,429 150.00 17,614,350 Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to Respond Timely to Office Action 2,004 100.00 200,400 TEAS Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to Respond Timely to Office Action 8,015 100.00 801,500 Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to File Timely Statement of Use or Extension Request 2,004 100.00 200,400 TEAS Petition to Revive Abandoned Application—Failure to File Timely Statement of Use or Extension Request 8,015 100.00 801,500 Request to Delete Section 1(b) Basis, Intent to Use 194 0.00 0 TEAS Request to Delete Section 1(b) Basis, Intent to Use 1,100 0.00 0 Request for Express Abandonment (Withdrawal) of Application 4,686 0.00 0 TEAS Request for Express Abandonment (Withdrawal) of Application 6,500 0.00 0 Request to Divide 1,990 100.00 199,000 Other Petitions 500 100.00 50,000 Totals 228,115 27,945,500 * Note: All filing fees are based on per class filing. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed 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 estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, e.g., the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: March 27, 2008. Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division. [FR Doc. E8-7019 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-16-P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the “Corporation”), has submitted 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 the ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Brooke Nicholas, 202-606-6627. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call
(202)565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this **Federal Register** :
(1)*By fax to:*
(202)395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and
(2)*Electronically by e-mail to:* *Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov* . *Comments:* A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the **Federal Register** on January 24, 2008. The comment period for this notice has closed and no comments were received. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Description:* In partnership with the Points of Light Foundation/Hands On Network, the Corporation for National and Community hosts an annual conference on volunteering. The conference encourages the volunteering community to share information and practices, learn new skills and establish relationships. Attendees include leaders from: nonprofits and civic infrastructures, academic institutions, businesses and government agencies. As a part of learning the extent in which we reached these objectives, we would like to collect outcome data that reveals: How well the conference compares with past conferences; what improvements have been made; and what are some suggestions for the future. We are particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, 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; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to 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 submissions of responses. *Type of Review:* New. *Agency:* Corporation for National and Community Service. *Title:* National Conference Surveys. *OMB Number:* NA. *Frequency:* Annual. *Affected Public:* Individuals and households, community and faith-based organizations, non-profits, state and local government and education institutions and businesses. *Number of Respondents:* 5,000. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* Fifteen minutes per survey, for four or more surveys, including a follow-up survey for a sample of participants. *Total Burden Hours:* 5,000 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* None. *Total Annual Cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services):* None. Dated: March 31, 2008. LaMonica Shelton, Associate Director, Department of Research and Policy Development. [FR Doc. E8-7061 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0066] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Professional Employee Compensation Plan AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0066). SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR)Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the Professional Employee Compensation Plan. The clearance expired on July 31, 2007. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit comments including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VPR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0066, Professional Employee Compensation Plan, in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Ernest Woodson, Contract Policy Division, GSA
(202)501-3775. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose FAR 22.1103 requires that all professional employees shall be compensated fairly and properly. Accordingly, a total compensation plan setting forth proposed salaries and fringe benefits for professional employees with supporting data must be submitted to the contracting officer for evaluation. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 8,670. *Responses Per Respondent:* 1. *Total Responses:* 8,670. *Hours Per Response:* .5. *Total Burden Hours:* 4,335. *Obtaining Copies Of Proposals:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VPR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, Washington, DC 20405, telephone
(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0066, Professional Employee Compensation Plan, in all correspondence. Dated: March 31, 2008. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. [FR Doc. E8-7051 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Public Hearings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for the Southern California Range Complex (Including the San Clemente Island Range Complex) AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)of 1969 and the regulations implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and Presidential Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy
(Navy)prepared and filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 28, 2008, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) for the Southern California Range Complex (including the San Clemente Island Range Complex). This Draft EIS/OEIS evaluates the potential environmental effects of current and emerging training and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in the Southern California (SOCAL) Range Complex, and proposed upgrades and modernization of range complex capabilities for Navy training and testing. A Notice of Intent for this Draft EIS/OEIS was published in the **Federal Register** on December 21, 2006 (71 FR 76639). The Navy will conduct three public hearings to receive oral and written comments on the Draft EIS/OEIS. Federal, State, and local agencies and interested individuals are invited to be present or represented at the public hearings. This notice announces the dates and locations for the public hearings for the Draft EIS/OEIS. DATES AND ADDRESSES: An open house session will precede the public hearing at each of the locations listed below. Individuals will be allowed to review the information presented in the Draft EIS/OEIS and Navy representatives will be available during the open house sessions to clarify information related to the Draft EIS/OEIS. For all meetings, the open house will be held from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the public hearing will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. *Public hearings will be held on the following dates and at the following locations in California:* 1. April 29, 2008 at the Oceanside Civic Center Public Library, 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, California; 2. April 30, 2008 at the Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, California; 3. May 1, 2008 at the Long Beach Public Library, 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Attention: SOCAL EIS Project Manager (Code REVPO), 1220 Pacific Highway, Building 127, San Diego, California 92132-5190; phone 619-532-2803; or *http://www.socalrangecomplexeis.com.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the SOCAL Range Complex is to serve as the principal U.S. Navy training venue in the eastern Pacific with the unique capability and capacity to support required current, emerging, and future training. As a result, the Navy proposes to implement actions within the SOCAL Range Complex to: increase training and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) operations from current levels as necessary to support the Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP); accommodate mission requirements associated with force structure changes and introduction of new weapons and systems to the Fleet; and implement enhanced range complex capabilities. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to achieve and maintain fleet readiness using the SOCAL Range Complex, while enhancing training resources through investment on the ranges. The need for the Proposed Action is to enable the Navy to meet its statutory responsibility (found in Title 10 of the United States Code, section 5062) to organize, train, equip, and maintain combat-ready naval forces and to successfully fulfill its current and future global mission of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. The existing SOCAL Range Complex plays a vital part in the execution of this naval readiness mandate and has done so successfully for the last 70 years. The San Diego, California, region is home to the largest concentration of U.S. naval forces in the world, and the SOCAL Range Complex is the most capable and heavily used Navy range complex in the eastern Pacific region. The Navy's Proposed Action is a step toward ensuring the continued vitality of this essential naval training resource. *The SOCAL Range Complex consists of three primary components:* ocean operating areas, military special use airspace, and San Clemente Island (SCI). The range complex is situated between Dana Point and San Diego along the California coast, and extends more than 600 nautical miles
(nm)southwest into the Pacific Ocean. The SOCAL Range Complex encompasses 120,000 square nm of sea space, 113,000 square nm of designated airspace, and over 42 square nm of land area (SCI). The Navy proposes to maintain the existing established boundaries of the range complex's ocean areas and designated airspace. Three alternatives are evaluated in this Draft EIS/OEIS, including two action alternatives (Alternatives 1 and 2) and the No-action Alternative. The No-action Alternative stands as no change from current levels of training and RDT&E usage. Alternatives 1 and 2 analyze increased tempo and frequency of training in the SOCAL Range Complex. Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 also address proposed new types of training, as well as training associated with new types of ships, weapons, and systems that are being introduced into the Navy's fleet (e.g., The Littoral Combat Ship). Force structure changes associated with new weapons systems would include new mine countermeasures systems and also would include training and operations associated with the proposed homeporting of the aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON at Naval Base Coronado. In addition, Alternative 2 addresses the proposed construction and use of a shallow water training range
(SWTR)and shallow water minefield, as well as an increase in use of commercial air services to support training events. Alternative 2 is the Navy's preferred alternative. The Draft EIS/OEIS has been distributed to various Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as other interested individuals and organizations. In addition, copies of the Draft EIS/OEIS are available for public review at the following libraries: San Diego Central Library, 820 “E” Street, San Diego, California; Oceanside Civic Center Public Library, 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, California; San Clemente Public Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, California; San Pedro Regional Library, 931 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California; and Long Beach Public Library, 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, California. Single copies of the Draft EIS/OEIS are available upon written request to: SOCAL EIS, SOCAL EIS Project Manager (Code REVPO), 1220 Pacific Highway, Building 127, San Diego, California 92132-5190. In addition, an electronic copy of the Draft EIS/OEIS is also available for public viewing or download at *http://www.socalrangecomplexeis.com.* The Web site also contains information about the SOCAL Range Complex and a form for submission of electronic comments. Federal, State, and local agencies and interested parties are invited to be present or represented at the public hearings. Written comments can be submitted during the public hearings. Oral statements will be heard and transcribed by a stenographer; however, to ensure the accuracy of the record, all oral statements should be submitted in writing. All statements, both oral and written, will become part of the public record on the Draft EIS/OEIS and will be addressed in the Final EIS/OEIS. Equal weight will be given to both oral and written statements. In the interest of available time, and to ensure that all who wish to give an oral statement have the opportunity to do so, each speaker's comments will be limited to three
(3)minutes. If a long statement is to be presented, it should be summarized at the public hearing and the full text submitted in writing either at the hearing, via the project Web site, or mailed to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Attention SOCAL EIS Project Manager (Code REVPO), 1220 Pacific Highway, Building 127, San Diego, California, 92132-5190. All written comments must be post-marked or received by May 19, 2008, to ensure they become part of the official record. The project Web site, *http://www.socalrangecomplexeis.com,* provides a form for submission of electronic comments. All timely comments will be addressed in the Final EIS/OEIS. Dated: March 27, 2008. T.M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7085 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Closed Meeting of the Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel will report on the findings and recommendations for Department of the Navy intelligence and information related strategies, activities, processes, organization, and governance. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 24th and April 25th 2008 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Secretary of the Navy's Conference Room in the Pentagon and the Pentagon Joint Staff Conference Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colonel Caroline Simkins-Mullins, SECNAV Advisory Panel, Office of Program and Process Assessment 1000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350, telephone: 703-697-9154. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), these matters constitute classified information that is specifically authorized by Executive Order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense and are, in fact, properly classified pursuant to such Executive Order. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy has determined in writing that the public interest requires that all sessions of this meeting be closed to the public because they will be concerned with matters listed in section 552b(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code. Individuals or interested groups may submit written statements for consideration by the Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel at any time or in response to the agenda of a scheduled meeting. All requests must be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below. If the written statement is in response to the agenda mentioned in this meeting notice then the statement, if it is to be considered by the Panel for this meeting, must be received at least five days prior to the meeting in question. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. To contact the Designated Federal Officer, write to: Designated Federal Officer, SECNAV Advisory Panel, Office of Program and Process Assessment 1000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350; telephone: 703-697-9154. Dated: March 31, 2008. T.M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-6967 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 March 28, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER05-18-004; ER05-309-004. *Applicants:* New Dominion Energy Cooperative; Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* New Dominion Energy Cooperative *et al.* submits the appended attachments to serve as the Compliance Filing required by the Order. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0129. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1372-004. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc submits clarifications and revisions to the Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0153. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-415-001. *Applicants:* Potomac Electric Power Company. *Description:* Potomac Electric Power Company submits their compliance filing with the required modifications to the Construction Agreement with Mirant Mid-Atlantic LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/25/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0050. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-416-001. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc submits proposed revisions to both its current Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff and its Open Access Transmission Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff. *Filed Date:* 03/25/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0040. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-685-000. *Applicants:* TransCanada Maine Wind Development Inc. *Description:* TransCanada Maine Wind Development, Inc submits an application for authorization to make wholesale sales of energy & capacity at negotiated market-based rates under ER08-685. *Filed Date:* 03/17/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080320-0032. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-703-000. *Applicants:* Nevada Power Company. *Description:* Nevada Power Co submits an unexecuted Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Toquop Energy, LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/25/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-704-000. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England Inc *et al.* submit amendments to the ISO Financial Assurance Policy for Market Participants and ISO Financial Assurance for FTR Only Customers *et al.* *Filed Date:* 03/25/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0049. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-705-000. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England Inc *et al.* submits Market Rule and Billing Policy Revisions re UCAP Peak Contribution Values and Other Changes. *Filed Date:* 03/25/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0048. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-706-000; ER08-707-000; ER08-708-000; ER08-709-000; ER08-710-000; ER08-711-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation; Idaho Power Company; PacifiCorp; Portland General Electric Company; Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Northwestern Corporation (Montana). *Description:* Pacific Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities submits revised Sections 30.1 and 30.03 to their Open Access Transmission Tariffs. *Filed Date:* 03/25/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0047. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-712-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp on behalf of Ohio Power Co *et al.* submits the Twelfth Revised Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement with Buckeye Power, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0046. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-713-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp on behalf of American Electric Power Co, Inc submits a Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0045. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-714-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Co, Inc submits a Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements under Public Service Co of Oklahoma FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 5. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0044. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-715-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corporation submits Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements under AEP Texas North Company known as West Texas Utilities Company FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 8. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0043. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-716-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corporation submits Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements under AEP Texas Central Company known as Central Power and Light Company FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume 8. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-717-000. *Applicants:* Tucson Electric Power Company. *Description:* Tucson Electric Power Company submits an executed Control Area Services Agreement between UNS Electric, Inc and Tucson Electric Power Company dated March 20, 2008. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0041. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-718-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits a Second Revised Power Supply Agreement with Wisconsin Public Power Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0052. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-719-000. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. *Description:* Northern States Power Company submits a Qualifying Facility Generator Distribution Interconnection and Operating Agreement and a Distribution Wheeling Service Agreement with Twin Cities Hydro, LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-720-000. *Applicants:* Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. *Description:* Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc submits the Power Purchase Agreement with Cogen Technologies, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-721-000. *Applicants:* Maine Public Service Company. *Description:* Maine Public Service Company submits an executed Interconnection System Impact Study Agreement etc. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0127. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-722-000. *Applicants:* Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC. *Description:* Allegheny Energy Supply Co, LLC requests authorization to make wholesale power sales to its affiliate Potomac Edison Co, to become effective 6/1/08. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080327-0083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-723-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits Second Revised Master Power Supply Agreement between Lakes Utilities and WPL, GLU and WPL entered into the Second Revised PSA on 2/21/08. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0158. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-724-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits a Notice of Termination for certain Tariff Sheets between PG&E, the Western Area Power Administration—Sierra Nevada Region and the U.S. Department of Energy Berkeley Site Office formerly etc. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0159. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-725-000. *Applicants:* Carolina Power & Light Company. *Description:* Progress Energy, Inc submits filing of its subsidary Carolina Power & Light Company re a Network Integration Service Agreement and Network Operating Agreement etc under ER08-725. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0160 *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-726-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* The American Electric Power Service Corporation submits a Sixth revision to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Agreement between AEP and Wabash Valley Power Authority. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0161. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-727-000. *Applicants:* Indianapolis Power & Light Company. *Description:* Indianapolis Power & Light Co submits the executed Royalton Interconnection Facilities Agreement with Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0115. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-728-000. *Applicants:* Florida Power Corporation. *Description:* Florida Power Corp submits a cost-based power sales agreement with Seminole Electric Coop, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0114. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES08-36-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corporation submits Application Under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Securities under ES08-36. *Filed Date:* 03/17/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080320-0055. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7018 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings March 31, 2008. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP96-200-186. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits an amended negotiated rate agreement with Constellation Energy Commodities Group, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0076. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 08, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP03-36-030. *Applicants:* Dauphin Island Gathering Partners. *Description:* Dauphin Island Gathering Partners submits its Thirty-Sixth Revised Sheet 9 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-123-001, RP07-499-003, RP07-498-003 (Not Consolidated). *Applicants:* Central Kentucky Transmission Company. *Description:* Central Kentucky Transmission Company submits their request that FERC approve a change in the effective date to June 1, 2008 for certain tariff sheets. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0078. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-124-001, RP07-508-003, RP07-500-004, RP07-478-004, RP07-415-001, RP07-412-004, RP07-174-004 (Not Consolidated). *Applicants:* Columbia Gulf Transmission Company. *Description:* Columbia Gulf Transmission Company's request that the FERC approve a change in the effective date to June 1, 2008 for certain tariff sheets. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0081. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-125-001, RP07-515-003, RP07-497-003, (Not Consolidated). *Applicants:* Crossroads Pipeline Company. *Description:* Crossroad Pipeline Company's request that the FERC approve a change in the effective date to June 1, 2008 for certain tariff sheets. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0080. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-127-001, RP08-110-001, RP07-509-004, RP07-479-004, RP07-414-003, RP07-413-004, RP07-340-005, (Not Consolidated). *Applicants:* Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation. *Description:* Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation's request that the FERC approve a change in the effective date to June 1, 2008 for certain tariff sheets. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0079. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 07, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-218-001. *Applicants:* Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. *Description:* Gulfstream Natural Gas System LLC submits Original Sheet 8.02i and 8.02j to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective March 26, 2008. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0132. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 08, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-283-000. *Applicants:* Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. *Description:* Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC submits Second Revised Sheet 400 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1, to become effective April 27, 2008. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0077. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 08, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-284-000. *Applicants:* Pine Needle LNG Company, LLC. *Description:* Pine Needle LNG Company LLC submits Fifteenth Revised Sheet 4 to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective May 1, 2008. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0113. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 08, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-287-000. *Applicants:* Rockies Express Pipeline LLC. *Description:* Annual Incidental Purchases and Sales Report of Rockies Express Pipeline LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-5093. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7017 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6697-6] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements
(EISs)was published in FR dated April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156). Draft EISs *EIS No. 20070512, ERP No. D-FHW-G40196-00,* Tier 1 DEIS—I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor Study, Improvement to International, Interstate and Instrastate Movement of Good and People, Louisiana-Mexico/Northeast Texas to Mexico. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project development. Rating LO. *EIS No. 20070545, ERP No. D-IBR-J39037-ND,* Northwest Area Water Supply Project, To Construct a Biota Water Treatment Plant, Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River Basin to Hudson Bay Basin, ND. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about ecological consequences associated with the transfer of invasive species as a result of water treatment system or infrastructure failures. The monitoring and system maintenance aspects of an adaptive management plan will help ensure that ecological impacts caused by a potential system failure are avoided and minimized. Rating EC1. *EIS No. 20080040, ERP No. D-IBR-K65337-CA,* Folsam Lake State Recreation Area & Folsam Powerhouse State Historic Park, General Plan/Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Placer County, CA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts. EPA requested an analysis of air emissions from current and proposed recreational uses, and to demonstrate general conformity. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20080049, ERP No. D-FRC-G03037-00,* Midcontinent Express Pipeline Project, (Docket Nos. CP08-6-000), Construction and Operation to Facilitate the Transport of 1,500, 000 dekatherms per day of Natural Gas from Production Fields in eastern TX, OK, and AR to Market Hub, Located in various counties and parishes in OK, TX, LA, MS and AL. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts, wetland impacts, environmental justice issues, and requested information and mitigation to address these concerns. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20070021, ERP No. DS-BLM-J02039-MT,* Montana Statewide Oil and Gas, Development Alternative for Coal Bed Natural Gas Production and Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans, Additional Information Three New Alternatives, Implementation, U.S. Army COE section 404 Permit, NPDES Permit,Several Cos, MT. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to air quality and water quality. EPA recommended establishment of an air quality stakeholder group; additional near-field air quality modeling; and additional water and air quality monitoring. Rating EC2. FINAL EISs *EIS No. 20080061, ERP No. F-AFS-L65538-OR,* Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Salvaging Dead and Dying Timber, Shake Table Fire Complex, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR. *Summary:* EPA's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA has no objections to the proposed action. *EIS No. 20080064, ERP No. F-BIA-C60006-NY,* Oneida Nation of New York Conveyance of Lands into Trust, Proposes to Transfer 17,370 Acre of Fee Land into Federal Trust Status, Oneida, Madison and New York Counties, NY. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed action. *EIS No. 20080075, ERP No. F-AFS-F65067-WI,* Fishel Vegetation and Transportation Management Project, To Implement Land Management Activities, Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Chequamegor-Nicolet National Forest, Forest and Vilas Counties, WI. *Summary:* EPA's previous issues have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. *EIS No. 20070486, ERP No. FS-COE-E36074-00,* Yazoo Basin Reformulation Study, Supplement No. 1 to the 1982 Yazoo Area Pump Project, Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Yazoo Basin, MS and LA. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns about significant degradation of extremely valuable wetlands resources that have been, and continue to be, vulnerable to conversion and loss throughout the Mississippi Delta. Uncertainties regarding the efficacy of the compensatory mitigation plan and the potential availability of practicable, less environmentally damaging alternatives to provide needed flood protection improvements, magnify EPA's concerns regarding the nature and extent of the wetlands impacts. EPA considers the proposal a candidate for referral to CEQ. EPA is also considering whether to proceed with an additional review of the project pursuant to our authorities under the CWA. *EIS No. 20080046, ERP No. FS-WAP-K08024-CA,* Sacramento Area Voltage Support Project, Selected Preferred Alternative B, Proposal to Build a Double-Circuit 230-kV Transmission Line, Placer, Sacramento and Sutter Counties, CA. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project. Dated: April 1, 2008. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8-7055 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6697-5] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability *Responsible Agency:* Office of Federal Activities, General Information
(202)564-7167 or *http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.* Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 03/24/2008 Through 03/28/2008 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. *EIS No. 20080117, Draft EIS, AFS, 00,* Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Plants Management Project, To Prevent the Establishment of New Invaders and Reduce the Impacts of Established Invasive Plants on Native Plant Community Stability, Sustainability and Diversity, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lolo, and Bitterroot National Forests, ID and MT, *Comment Period Ends:* 05/19/2008, *Contact:* Chad Benson 208-942-3113. *EIS No. 20080118, Final EIS, FAA, CA,* Horizon Air Service to Mammoth Yosemite Airport Project, Proposed Operations Specifications Amendment To Provide Scheduled Air Service, Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, CA, *Wait Period Ends:* 05/05/2008, *Contact:* Chuck Cox 425-227-2243. *EIS No. 20080119, Draft EIS, USN, CA,* Southern California Range Complex, To Organize, Train, Equip, and Maintain Combat-Ready Naval Forces, San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties, CA, *Comment Period Ends:* 05/19/2008, *Contact:* Alexander Stone 619-545-8128. *EIS No. 20080120, Draft EIS, USN, FL,* Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Capabilities To Conduct New and Increased Mission Operations for the Department of Navy
(DON)and Customers within the three Military Operating Area and St. Andrew Bay (SAT), Gulf of Mexico, FL, *Comment Period Ends:* 05/19/2008, *Contact:* Carmen Ferrer 850-234-4146. *EIS No. 20080121, Final EIS, FHW, 00,* Interstate I-94, I-43, I-894, and WI-119 (Airport Spur) I-94/USH 41 Interchange to Howard Avenue, To Address Freeway System's Deteriorated Conditions, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee Counties, WI and Lake County, IL, *Wait Period Ends:* 05/05/2008, *Contact:* David Scott 608-829-7522 . *EIS No. 20080122, Draft EIS, UAF, NV,* Nellie Air Force Base (AFB), Proposes to Base 36 F-35 Fighter Aircraft, Assigned to the Force Development Evaluation
(FDE)Program and Weapons School
(WS)Beddown, Clark County, NV, *Comment Period Ends:* 05/19/2008, *Contact:* Sheryl Parker 703-604-5264. *EIS No. 20080123, Final EIS, NPS, MN,* Pipestone National Monument General Management Plan, Implementation, Pipestone County, MN, *Wait Period Ends:* 05/05/2008, *Contact:* Nick Chevance 507-825-5464. *EIS No. 20080124, Final EIS, USN, MD,* National Naval Medical Center, Activities To Implement 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Actions, Construction and Operation of New Facilities for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, *Wait Period Ends:* 05/05/2008, *Contact:* Andrew Gutberlet 301-295-2404. Amended Notices *EIS No. 20070512, Draft EIS, FHW, TX,* Tier 1 DEIS—I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor Study, Improvement to International, Interstate and Instrastate Movement of Good and People, Louisiana-Mexico/Northeast Texas to Mexico, *Comment Period Ends:* 04/18/2008, *Contact:* Donald Davis 512-536-5900. Revision to FR Notice Published 12/14/2007: Extending Comment Period from 3/19/2008 to 4/18/2008. *EIS No. 20080083, Draft Supplement, AFS, WV,* Lower Williams Project Area (LWPA), Additional Information, Proposed To Perform Vegetation Management and Wildlife Habitat Improvements, Implementation, Gauley Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest, Webster County, WV, *Comment Period Ends:* 05/06/2008, *Contact:* O'Dell Tucker 304-799-4334 Ext 19. Revision to FR Notice Published on 03/14/2008: Extending Comment Period 04/28/2008 to 05/06/2008. *EIS No. 20080103, Draft EIS, USN, FL,* Mayport Naval Station Project, Proposed Homeporting of Additional Surface Ships, Several Permits, Mayport, FL, *Comment Period Ends:* 05/12/2008, *Contact:* William Sloger 874-820-5797. Revision to FR Published 03/28/2008: Correction to Contact Person Name and Telephone Number. Dated: 04/01/2008. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8-7036 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8551-4] Notice of Meeting of the EPA's Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that the next meeting of the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) will be held April 22-24, 2008 at RESOLVE, Washington, DC. The CHPAC was created to advise the Environmental Protection Agency on science, regulations, and other issues relating to children's environmental health. DATES: The CHPAC will meet on Tuesday, April 22, Wednesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 24, 2008 at RESOLVE. ADDRESSES: RESOLVE, 1255 23rd Street, NW., Suite 275 Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hubbard, Child and Aging Health Protection Division, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460,
(202)564-2189, *hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meetings of the CHPAC are open to the public. The CHPAC plenary will meet on Wednesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Task Groups will meet Tuesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include a panel presentation on climate change, an evaluation of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units and a discussion of chemicals management policy. Draft agenda attached. *Access and Accommodations:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Carolyn Hubbard at 202-564-2189 or *hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov.* To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Carolyn Hubbard preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: March 31, 2008. Carolyn Hubbard, Designated Federal Official. Draft Agenda Tuesday, April 22, 2008: Task Group Sessions 9-12 Chemicals Management Policy Point People. 10-4:30 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) Task Group. 4:30-5:30 Task Group Follow-up Work. Wednesday, April 23, 2008: CHPAC Plenary Session 9-9:30 Welcome, Introduction of New OCHPEE Director, & Agenda Review. 9:30-9:55 Highlights of Recent EPA Activities. 9:55-10 MINI “STRETCH” BREAK. 10-11:05 Panel on Children's Health Implications of Climate Change (Part 1). 11:05-12:10 Panel on Children's Health Implications of Climate Change (Part 2). 12:10-1:10 Lunch (on your own). 1:10-2 Reflections on Children's Health Implications of Climate Change. 2-3 National Children's Study. 3-3:15 Break. 3:15-5 Findings from Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU). 5-5:30 Lead NAAQS Next Steps. 5:30-6 Public Comment/Adjourn for the Day. Thursday, April 24, 2008: CHPAC Plenary Session Continued 8:30-8:35 Check In and Agenda Review. 8:35-9:30 Closure on PEHSU Comment Letter. 9:30-10:15 Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool. 10:15-10:30 Break. 10:30-11:30 Discussion with EPA Regarding Agency Response to CHPAC Comment Letter on Chemicals Management Policy & Other Progress on Children's Health Aspects of Chemicals Management Policy. 11:30-12:10 CHPAC Reflections on Next Steps re: Chemicals Management Policy. 12:10-12:30 Wrap Up/Next Steps. 12:30 Adjourn Plenary. [FR Doc. E8-7059 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [FCC 08-92; WT Docket No. 05-211] In the Matter of Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In the *Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order* the Commission addresses a petition for reconsideration of the Commission's *Second Report and Order* concerning the Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division:* Stephen Johnson at
(202)418-0660. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the *Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order* released on March 26, 2008. The complete text of the *Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order* is available for public inspection and copying from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET on Fridays in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. The *Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order* may be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202-488-5300, facsimile 202-488-5563, or you may contact BCPI at its Web site: *http://www.BCPIWEB.com* . When ordering documents from BCPI, please provide the appropriate FCC document number, for example, FCC 08-92. The *Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order* is also available on the Internet at the Commission's Web site: *http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions* . Overview 1. The *Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order* formally denies a Petition for Expedited Reconsideration (Petition) filed by Council Tree Communications, Inc., Bethel Native Corporation, and the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (collectively, the Joint Petitioners). 2. The Petition sought reconsideration of various Commission decisions made in the *Second Report and Order* released on April 25, 2006, FR 71, 26245 (May 4, 2006), which modified the Commission's part 1 competitive bidding rules governing designated entities, including rules on eligibility for benefits and unjust enrichment. Joint Petitioners filed their Petition on May 5, 2006. On June 2, 2006, prior to the deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration of the Second Report and Order, the Commission released, *sua sponte* , an *Order on Reconsideration* , FR 71 34262 (June 14, 2006), which considered and rejected the arguments included in the Petition without formally denying the Petition. 3. In a July 2006 letter to the Commission, Joint Petitioners stated that the Commission had already decided the merits of the Petition and that the Joint Petitioners were no longer seeking reconsideration. Accordingly, Joint Petitioners asked that the Commission formally dispose of their Petition in order to take the *de jure* action already taken *de facto* by the Commission. The Commission agreed with Joint Petitioners that it had already decided the merits of the Petition in the *Order on Reconsideration* and that the *Order on Reconsideration* had conclusively rejected the Joint Petitioners' legal arguments. 4. Accordingly, *it is ordered* that pursuant to Sections 4(i), 5(b), 5(c)(1), 303(r), and 309(j) of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 155(b), 155(c)(1), 303(r), and 309(j), the Petition is hereby *denied* . Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7058 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewals; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. SUMMARY: The FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comments concerning the following collections of information titled: “Flood Insurance,” OMB No. 3064-120, and “Forms Relating to Processing Deposit Insurance Claims,” OMB No. 3064-0143. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the FDIC by any of the following methods. All comments should refer to the name of the collection: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail: comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Leneta G. Gregorie (202-898-3719), Counsel, Room F-1064, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB desk officer for the FDIC: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leneta G. Gregorie, at the telephone number and address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Proposal to renew the following currently approved collections of information:* 1. *Title:* Flood Insurance. *OMB Number:* 3064-0120. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Any depository institution that makes one or more loans to be secured by a building located on property in a special flood hazard area. *Estimated Number of Respondents/Recordkeepers:* 5,272. *Estimated Number of Transactions:* 180,000. *Estimated Reporting Hours:* .05 hours × 180,000 = 9,000. *Estimated Recordkeeping Hours:* 1 hour × 5,272 hours = 5,272 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Hours:* 5,272 + 9,000 = 14,272 hours. *General Description of Collection:* Each supervised lending institution is currently required to provide a notice of special flood hazards to each borrower with a loan secured by a building or mobile home located or to be located in an area identified by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Administration as being subject to special flood hazards. The Riegle Community Development Act requires that each institution must also provide a copy of the notice to the servicer of the loan (if different from the originating lender). 2. *Title:* Forms Relating to Processing Deposit Insurance Claims. *OMB Number:* 3064-0143. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Deposit brokers and depositors of failed insured institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 5,236 (see chart below). *Total Annual Burden:* 2,875 hours (see chart below). Burden Estimate, Combined Deposit Brokers and Individuals [Frequency of response: Occasional] Form No. Form title Hours Respondents Burden hours 7200/03 Declaration for Testamentary Deposit (Single Grantor) .50 1,000 500 7200/04 Declaration for Public Unit Deposit .50 500 250 7200/05 Declaration for Trust .50 1,100 550 7200/06 Declaration of Independent Activity .50 25 12.5 7200/07 Declaration of Independent Activity for Unincorporated Association .50 25 12.5 7200/08 Declaration for Joint Ownership Deposit .50 25 12.5 7200/09 Declaration for Testamentary Deposit (Multiple Grantors) .50 500 250 7200/10 Declaration for Defined Contribution Plan 1.0 50 50 7200/11 Declaration for IRA/KEOGH Deposit .50 50 25 7200/12 Declaration for Defined Benefit Plan 1.0 200 200 7200/13 Declaration of Custodian Deposit .50 50 25 7200/14 Declaration for Health and Welfare Plan 1.0 200 200 7200/15 Declaration for Plan and Trust .50 1,300 650 Subtotal 5,025 2,738 Burden Estimate, Deposit Brokers Only Burden per response Number of responses Burden hours Deposit Broker Submission Checklist 5 minutes 70 6 Diskette, following “Broker Input File Requirements.” The burden will vary depending on the broker's number of brokered accounts. 45 minutes 53 responses (75% of 70 annual responses) 40 5 hours 18 responses (25% of 70 annual responses) 90 Exhibit B, the standard agency agreement, or the non-standard agency agreement 1 minute 70 1 Subtotal 211 137 *General Description of Collection:* When an insured institution is closed by its primary regulatory authority, the FDIC has the responsibility to pay the insured claims of the failed bank depositors pursuant to sections 11(a) and
(f)of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act), 12 U.S.C. 1821
(a)and (f), and the FDIC's regulation on “Deposit Insurance Coverage,” 12 CFR part 330. Generally, deposits are insured to a maximum of $100,000. This maximum coverage is based on “ownership rights and capacities.” All deposits that are maintained in the same right and capacity are added together and insured up to $100,000 in accordance with the regulations relating to deposit insurance of that particular deposit insurance ownership category. Deposits held in different ownership categories are eligible for $100,000 coverage per category. For example, as a general rule, single-ownership accounts are separately insured from trust accounts held for qualified beneficiaries. At the time of closing, the FDIC is provided information about customer accounts through the failed institution's records. Based on the institution's records, the FDIC makes preliminary determinations about insurance coverage for each depositor. Depositors initially deemed to be uninsured because their deposits are over $100,000 may be qualified for additional insurance coverage if they can provide documents certifying to the existence of varying ownership rights and capacities. a. *General Deposit Accounts.* The forms, declarations, and affidavits in this collection facilitate customers providing the FDIC with the information that may permit a more comprehensive deposit insurance determination. b. *Deposit Brokers.* A failed institution's account records may not reveal the actual owner(s) of a particular deposit account. Rather, the account records may indicate that the deposit was placed at the institution by a deposit broker on behalf of one or more third parties. In some cases, the broker's customer may not be an actual owner of the deposit but merely a “second-tier” deposit broker with its own customers. In turn, these customers could be “third-tier” deposit brokers with their own customers. Deposits held in the name of a deposit broker on behalf of clients are covered by federal deposit insurance (up to the $100,000 limit) the same as if the broker's clients had deposited the funds directly into the institution (assuming that the clients are the actual owners of the deposit). This is called “pass-through” deposit insurance coverage. In order to analyze ownership interest and provide pass-through insurance coverage, the FDIC must obtain certain information from both first and lower-tier deposit brokers:
(1)Evidence that each deposit broker is not an owner but an agent or custodian with respect to some or all of the funds at issue;
(2)a list of all parties for whom each deposit broker acted as agent or custodian; and
(3)the dollar amount of funds held by each deposit broker for each such party as of the date of the depository institution's failure. Request for Comment *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collection, including the validity of the methodologies and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. At the end of the comment period, the comments and recommendations received will be analyzed to determine the extent to which the collection should be modified prior to submission to OMB for review and approval. Comments submitted in response to this notice also will be summarized or included in the FDIC's requests to OMB for renewal of these collections. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 1st day of April, 2008. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7003 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC)(collectively, the “agencies”) may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)control number. On January 15, 2008, the Board, under the auspices of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and on behalf of the agencies, published a notice in the **Federal Register** (73 FR 2491) requesting public comment for 60 days to extend, with revision, the Report of Assets and Liabilities of U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks (FFIEC 002) and the Report of Assets and Liabilities of a Non-U.S. Branch That Is Managed or Controlled by a U.S. Branch or Agency of a Foreign (Non-U.S.) Bank (FFIEC 002S), which are currently approved information collections. The comment period for this notice expired on March 17, 2008. After receiving four comment letters, the FFIEC and the agencies have made no modifications to the proposal, but are delaying implementation to September 30, 2008, except for certain changes for which a transition period begins June 30, 2008. The Board hereby gives notice that it plans to submit to OMB on behalf of the agencies a request for approval of the FFIEC 002 and the FFIEC 002S. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the agency listed below. All comments, which should refer to the OMB control number, will be shared among the agencies. You may submit comments, identified by FFIEC 002 (7100-0032) or FFIEC 002S (7100-0273), by any of the following methods: • *Agency Web Site:* *http://www.federalreserve.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the *http://www.federalreserve.gov/generalinfo/foia/ProposedRegs.cfm* . • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* *regs.comments@federalreserve.gov* . Include the OMB control number in the subject line of the message. • *Fax:* 202-452-3819 or 202-452-3102. • *Mail:* Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20551. All public comments are available from the Board's Web site at *www.federalreserve.gov/generalinfo/foia/ProposedRegs.cfm* as submitted, unless modified for technical reasons. Accordingly, your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information. Public comments may also be viewed electronically or in paper in Room MP-500 of the Board's Martin Building (20th and C Streets, NW.) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Additionally, commenters should send a copy of their comments to the Desk Officer for the agencies by mail to U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., #10235, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information or a copy of the collection may be requested from Michelle Shore, Federal Reserve Board Clearance Officer, 202-452-3829, Division of Research and Statistics, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 20th and C Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20551. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
(TDD)users may call 202-263-4869, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 20th and C Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20551. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Proposal to request approval from OMB of the extension for three years, with revision, of the following currently approved collections of information:* *Report Titles:* Report of Assets and Liabilities of U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks; Report of Assets and Liabilities of a Non-U.S. Branch that is Managed or Controlled by a U.S. Branch or Agency of a Foreign (Non-U.S.) Bank Form Numbers: FFIEC 002; FFIEC 002S. *OMB Numbers:* 7100-0032; 7100-0273. *Frequency of Response:* Quarterly. *Affected Public:* U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* FFIEC 002-264; FFIEC 002S-65. *Estimated Average Time per Response:* FFIEC 002-25 hours; FFIEC 002S-6 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden:* FFIEC 002-26,400 hours; FFIEC 002S-1,560 hours. *General Description of Reports:* These information collections are mandatory: 12 U.S.C. 3105(c)(2), 1817(a)(1) and (3), and 3102(b). Except for select sensitive items, the FFIEC 002 is not given confidential treatment; the FFIEC 002S is given confidential treatment [5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)]. *Abstract:* On a quarterly basis, all U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks are required to file the FFIEC 002, which is a detailed report of condition with a variety of supporting schedules. This information is used to fulfill the supervisory and regulatory requirements of the International Banking Act of 1978. The data are also used to augment the bank credit, loan, and deposit information needed for monetary policy and other public policy purposes. The FFIEC 002S is a supplement to the FFIEC 002 that collects information on assets and liabilities of any non-U.S. branch that is managed or controlled by a U.S. branch or agency of the foreign bank. (Managed or controlled means that a majority of the responsibility for business decisions, including but not limited to decisions with regard to lending or asset management or funding or liability management, or the responsibility for recordkeeping in respect of assets or liabilities for that foreign branch resides at the U.S. branch or agency.) A separate FFIEC 002S must be completed for each managed or controlled non-U.S. branch and filed quarterly along with the U.S. branch or agency's FFIEC 002. The data from both reports are used for:
(1)Monitoring deposit and credit transactions of U.S. residents;
(2)monitoring the impact of policy changes;
(3)analyzing structural issues concerning foreign bank activity in U.S. markets;
(4)understanding flows of banking funds and indebtedness of developing countries in connection with data collected by the International Monetary Fund
(IMF)and the Bank for International Settlements
(BIS)that are used in economic analysis; and
(5)assisting in the supervision of U.S. offices of foreign banks. The Federal Reserve System collects and processes these reports on behalf of all three agencies. Current Actions In a **Federal Register** notice published on January 15, 2008 (73 FR 2491), the Board, on behalf of the agencies, requested comment on a proposal to implement a number of revisions to the existing reporting requirements of the FFIEC 002. The proposed revisions would help to achieve consistency with the Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) (FFIEC 031 and FFIEC 041) filed by insured commercial banks and state-chartered savings banks. The agencies also proposed to combine the FFIEC 002 and FFIEC 002S into one OMB control number, 7100-0032. In response to the January 15, 2008, notice, the agencies received four comment letters from a branch of a foreign bank, a federal agency, a bankers' organization, and a foreign banking organization. One commenter supported the proposed changes and described its use of the data to analyze the effect of quarterly developments on the U.S. International Transactions Accounts. Two commenters had no comments on the proposed revisions, but did offer comments on the use of International Financial Reporting Standards in regulatory reports such as the FFIEC 002 and the FFIEC 002S. The last commenter had no comments on the proposed revisions, but did suggest delaying the proposed implementation date for some of these revisions. After considering these comments, the FFIEC and the agencies have approved the revisions to the FFIEC 002 and the FFIEC 002S as originally proposed. However, the agencies will implement the changes as of the September 30, 2008, reporting date rather than the proposed June 30, 2008, reporting date with one exception. The Schedule O changes will remain on the same interim transition period that had been proposed, which covers the June 30, 2008, through December 31, 2008, reporting dates. Request for Comment *Comments are invited on:* a. Whether the information collections are necessary for the proper performance of the agencies' functions, including whether the information has practical utility; b. The accuracy of the agencies' estimates of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; c. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; d. Ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and e. Estimates of capital or start up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be shared among the agencies. All comments will become a matter of public record. Written comments should address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize burden including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology as well as other relevant aspects of the information collection request. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 1, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-6991 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of Inspector General Privacy Act of 1974, New OIG Privacy Act System of Records: Administrative Files AGENCY: Office of Inspector General (OIG), HHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed new Privacy Act systems of records. SUMMARY: The Office of Inspector General
(OIG)is proposing a new system of records, entitled “Administrative Files” (09-90-0076). This proposed notice is in accordance with the Privacy Act requirement that agencies publish their systems of records in the **Federal Register** when there is a revision, change, or addition. This system of records contains certain administrative files for the purpose of maintaining, archiving, and filing records. DATES: *Effective Date:* This system of records will become effective without further notice on June 3, 2008, unless comments received on or before that date result in a contrary determination. *Comment Date:* Comments on this new system of records will be considered if we receive them at the addresses provided below no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: In commenting, please reference file code OIG-794-PN. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile
(FAX)transmission. However, you may submit comments using one of the following three ways (no duplicates, please): 1. *Electronically.* You may submit electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at *http://www.regulations.gov.* (Attachments should be in Microsoft Word, if possible.) 2. *By regular, express, or overnight mail.* You may mail your printed or written submissions to the following address: Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: OIG-794-PN, Room 5246, Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period. 3. *By hand or courier.* You may deliver, by hand or courier, before the close of the comment period, your printed or written comments to the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Because access to the interior of the Cohen Building is not readily available to persons without Federal Government identification, commenters are encouraged to schedule their delivery with one of our staff members at
(202)358-3141. *Inspection of Public Comments:* All comments received before the end of the comment period will be posted on *http://www.regulations.gov* for public viewing. Hard copies will also be available for public inspection at the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment to view public comments, phone
(202)619-0089. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Schaer, OIG Regulations Officer, Office of External Affairs,
(202)619-0089; or Melissa McCurdy, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General,
(202)619-0335. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Inspector General
(OIG)proposes to establish a new Privacy Act system of records, 09-90-0076, “Administrative Files, HHS/OS/OIG/OCIG.” The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.) established OIG “to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations” of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Within OIG, the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG):
(1)Provides general legal services to OIG including, among other things, advice and representation on HHS programs and operations, administrative law issues, and criminal procedure;
(2)imposes program exclusions and civil money penalties on health care providers and litigates those actions within the department;
(3)represents OIG in the global settlement of cases arising under the False Claims Act;
(4)represents OIG in personnel actions; and
(5)issues anti-kickback safe harbor regulations, renders advisory opinions on OIG sanctions, and issues special fraud alerts and other industry guidance. In addition, in compliance with the “Incident Reporting and Handling Requirements” set forth in the Office of Management and Budget's Memoranda 07-16, *Safeguarding Against and Responding to the Breach of Personally Identifiable Information,* OIG is incorporating the routine use language into this new system of records as part of our normal SORN review development process. Description of the Proposed System of Records The “Administrative Files, HHS/OS/OIG/OCIG” system will specifically enable OCIG to access and maintain records for the purpose of archiving and filing records. The system will house various types of records and will permit OCIG to search and retrieve memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings relevant to the functioning of OCIG. Policies, Procedures, and Restrictions on the Routine Use The Privacy Act permits OIG to disclose information without an individual's consent if the information is to be used for a purpose that is compatible with the purposes for which the information was collected. Any such disclosure of data is known as a routine use. Accordingly, we are proposing to establish the following routine use disclosures of records maintained in the system: 1. Disclosure may be made to a congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the congressional office made at the request of that individual. 2. In the event of litigation, information from the system of records may be disclosed to the Department of Justice, to a judicial or administrative tribunal, opposing counsel, and witnesses, in the course of proceedings involving HHS, any HHS employee (where the matter pertains to the employee's official duties), or the United States, or any agency thereof where the litigation is likely to affect HHS, or HHS is a party or has an interest in the litigation and the use of the information is relevant and necessary to the litigation. 3. In the event that a system of records maintained by OIG to carry out its functions indicates a violation or potential violation of law, whether civil, criminal, or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether Federal, State, local, or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute, or rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto. 4. In the event the Department deems it desirable or necessary, in determining whether particular records are required to be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, disclosure may be made to the Department of Justice for the purpose of obtaining its advice. 5. A record from this system of records may be disclosed to a Federal agency, in response to its request, in connection with the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an employee, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the record is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter. 6. The system of records may be disclosed to student volunteers and other individuals performing functions for the Department but technically not having the status of agency employees, if they need access to the records in order to perform their assigned agency functions. 7. A record may be disclosed to appropriate Federal agencies and Department contractors that have a need to know the information for the purpose of assisting the Department's efforts to respond to a suspected or confirmed breach of the security or confidentiality of information maintained in this system of records, and the information disclosed is relevant and necessary for that assistance. Safeguards OIG has safeguards in place for authorized users and monitors users to ensure against unauthorized use. The system will conform to all applicable Federal laws and regulations, and Federal, HHS, and OIG policies and standards as they relate to information security and data privacy. Effects of the Proposed System of Records on Individual Rights OIG proposes to establish this system of records in accordance with the principles and requirements of the Privacy Act and will collect, use, and disseminate information only as prescribed therein. Data in this system will be subject to the authorized releases in accordance with the routine uses identified in this system of records notice. OIG will take precautionary measures to minimize the risks of unauthorized access to the records and the potential harm to individual privacy or other personal or property rights of applicants whose data are maintained in the system. OIG will make disclosures from the proposed system in accordance with the Privacy Act. OIG does not anticipate an unfavorable effect on individual privacy as a result of the disclosure of information relating to individuals. This proposed new system of records will not otherwise increase access to these records. Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General. 09-90-0076 SYSTEM NAME: Administrative Files, HHS/OS/OIG/OCIG. SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION: None. LOCATION: Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services, Room 5527, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: The system consists of information concerning persons mentioned in opinions, memoranda, correspondence, testimony, and other writings relevant to the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General
(OCIG)within OIG. Individuals mentioned may include: • Staff members and authors whose names are mentioned in memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings; • Individuals addressed in memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings; • Attendees at meetings and conferences described in memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings; or • Any individual identified in connection with questions presented to OCIG. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: The system will consist of memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: The authority for maintaining this system is found in the various statutes, regulations, rules, or orders pertaining to the subject matter of the memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings of the office, ( *e.g.* , Inspector General Act (5 U.S.C. App.)). PURPOSE(S): In accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978, this system is maintained for the purposes of maintaining a searchable record of memoranda, opinions, correspondence, testimony, and other writings. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: a. Disclosure may be made to a congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the congressional office made at the request of that individual. b. In the event of litigation, information from the system of records may be disclosed to the Department of Justice, to a judicial or administrative tribunal, opposing counsel, and witnesses, in the course of proceedings involving HHS, any HHS employee (where the matter pertains to the employee's official duties), or the United States, or any agency thereof where the litigation is likely to affect HHS, or HHS is a party or has an interest in the litigation and the use of the information is relevant and necessary to the litigation. c. In the event that a system of records maintained by OIG to carry out its functions indicates a violation or potential violation of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether Federal, State, local, or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute, or rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto. d. In the event the Department deems it desirable or necessary, in determining whether particular records are required to be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, disclosure may be made to the Department of Justice for the purpose of obtaining its advice. e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed to a Federal agency, in response to its request, in connection with the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an employee, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the record is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter. f. The system of records may be disclosed to student volunteers and other individuals performing functions for the Department but technically not having the status of agency employees, if they need access to the records in order to perform their assigned agency functions. g. A record may be disclosed to appropriate Federal agencies and Department contractors that have a need to know the information for the purpose of assisting the Department's efforts to respond to a suspected or confirmed breach of the security or confidentiality of information maintained in this system of records, and the information disclosed is relevant and necessary for that assistance. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Records are stored in electronic form and paper, and maintained under secure conditions in limited access areas. Computer server containing files are locked in controlled-access rooms. Laptops that may contain files are protected with whole-disk encryption. RETRIEVABILITY: These records are retrievable by certain personal identifiers, such as by name, of the individuals covered by this system of record. SAFEGUARDS: Office buildings in which these records are maintained are secured by a variety of security systems. The computer terminals used to access the records are secured with passwords, encryptions, and other security devices, comply with all relevant computer security procedures, are kept in rooms that are locked at the close of the business day, and are generally accessible only to OCIG staff. Paper files are stored in locked cabinets, in locked offices and are accessible to limited members of OCIG on a need-to-know basis. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL These records may be maintained for an indefinite duration. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: The agency official responsible for the system policies and practices outlined above is: The Chief Counsel, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, Room 5527, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Any individual who wants to know whether this system of records contains a record about him or her, who wants access to his or her record, or who wants to contest the contents of a record, should make a written request to the system manager. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Same as notification procedures. Requesters should also reasonably specify the record contents being sought. (These access procedures are in accordance with Department regulations (45 CFR 5b.5(a)(2).) CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Contact the official at the address in the System Manager(s) and Address section above, and reasonably identify the record and specify the information to be contested and corrective action sought with supporting justification. (These procedures are in accordance with Department Regulations (45 CFR 5b.7).) RECORD SOURCES CATEGORIES: The information for this system is obtained through a number of sources including OCIG attorney, exchange of legal pleadings, documents, formal and informal discovery, program offices and component agencies, private attorneys, State and local governments, their agencies and instrumentalities, and officers of other Federal agencies and the individuals involved. SYSTEMS EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT: None. [FR Doc. E8-7034 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4152-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM); Non-Animal Methods and Approach for Evaluating Eye Irritation Potential for Antimicrobial Cleaning Products (AMCPs): Request for Nominations for an Independent Expert Panel and Submission of Relevant Data AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Request nominations for an independent expert panel and submission of relevant data. SUMMARY: At the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) is planning to assess the validation status of a proposed non-animal approach for evaluating the eye irritation potential of AMCPs that meets hazard classification and labeling requirements. On behalf of ICCVAM, NICEATM requests: 1. Nominations of expert scientists to serve as members of an independent peer review panel. 2. Submission of relevant data and information on AMCPs or related substances obtained from
(1)human testing or experience including reports from accidental exposures,
(2)rabbits using the standard eye test or the low volume eye test (LVET), and
(3)*in vitro* test methods for assessing ocular irritation, such as the Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability
(BCOP)test, the Cytosensor Microphysiometer
(CM)test, and the EpiOcular test, and data supporting the accuracy and reproducibility of these methods. DATES: Submit nominations and data by May 19, 2008. Data submitted after this date will be considered in the evaluation, if feasible. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations and data to Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM Director, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC-17, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709,
(fax)919-541-0947 (e-mail) *niceatm@niehs.nih.gov.* Courier address: NICEATM, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 3128, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709. Responses can also be submitted electronically via the ICCVAM-NICEATM Web site ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/contact/FR_pubcomment.htm* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Other correspondence should be directed to Dr. William S. Stokes (919-541-2384 or *niceatm@niehs.nih.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In June 2004, the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs informed NICEATM that they were developing, via a subgroup of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee, a non-animal assessment approach for evaluating eye irritation potential and labeling requirements for AMCPs. Subsequently, the EPA in collaboration with the Alternative Testing Working Group
(ATWG)developed a non-animal approach for this limited group of products. The ATWG is comprised of seven consumer product companies (Clorox, Colgate Palmolive, Dial, EcoLabs, Johnson Diversey, Procter & Gamble, and SC Johnson). The Institute for *In Vitro* Sciences, Inc. (IIVS), which coordinated the EPA-ATWG collaboration, performed additional testing to complete parallel sets of *in vivo* and *in vitro* data, and prepared a background review document
(BRD)describing the final approach. More information concerning this submission is available at: *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/methods/ocutox/AMCP.htm.* In January 2008, IIVS submitted the BRD, *An In Vitro Approach for EPA Toxicity Labeling of Anti-Microbial Cleaning Products,* to NICEATM. The EPA and the ATWG requested that NICEATM and ICCVAM use information within the BRD to conduct a technical review of the proposed approach to determine whether ICCVAM could assure the EPA, with a reasonable degree of certainty, that the approach would be useful for making labeling decisions for AMCPs that appropriately inform the user. NICEATM and ICCVAM are now conducting a preliminary evaluation of the submission to determine its completeness and adherence to ICCVAM guidelines, which are available at *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/SuppDocs/SubGuidelines/SD_subg034508.pdf.* If they decide to move forward with an evaluation, NICEATM and ICCVAM will convene an independent peer review panel to review the validation status of the proposed approach. Request for Nominations of Scientific Experts NICEATM requests nominations of scientists with relevant knowledge and experience to serve on the peer review panel should it be convened. Areas of relevant expertise include, but are not limited to: • Biostatistics • Human and veterinary ophthalmology, with an emphasis on evaluation and treatment of chemical injuries • *In vivo* ocular toxicity testing • *In vitro* ocular toxicology • Test method validation Each nomination should include the nominee's name, affiliation, contact information (i.e., mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers), curriculum vitae, and a brief summary of relevant experience and qualifications. Nominations previously submitted to NICEATM in response to an earlier request for scientific experts for a possible peer panel review of *in vitro* ocular test methods used to evaluate AMCPs ( **Federal Register** Vol. 70, No. 53, pp. 13512-13513, available at *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ) do not need to be resubmitted. Request for Data NICEATM invites the submission of relevant data and information on AMCPs or related substances obtained from
(1)human testing or experience including reports from accidental exposures,
(2)rabbits using the standard eye test or the low volume eye test (LVET), and
(3)*in vitro* test methods for assessing ocular irritation, such as the Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability
(BCOP)test, the Cytosensor Microphysiometer
(CM)test, and the EpiOcular test, including data supporting the accuracy and reproducibility of these methods. Although data can be accepted at any time, data received by May 19, 2008 will be considered during the ICCVAM evaluation process. Relevant data received after this date will be considered during the ICCVAM evaluation process, if feasible. All information submitted in response to this notice will be made publicly available and may be incorporated into future NICEATM and ICCVAM reports and publications as appropriate. When submitting data, please reference this **Federal Register** notice and provide appropriate contact information (name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, as applicable). NICEATM prefers that data be submitted as copies of pages from study notebooks and/or study reports, if available. Raw data and analyses available in electronic format may also be submitted. Each submission for a substance should preferably include the following information, as appropriate: • Common and trade name • Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN) • Chemical and/or product class • Commercial source • *In vivo* or *in vitro* test protocol used • Individual animal or *in vitro* responses at each observation time (i.e., raw data) • The extent to which the study complied with national/international Good Laboratory Practice
(GLP)guidelines • Date and testing organization • Physical and chemical properties (e.g. molecular weight, pH, water solubility, etc.) Background Information on ICCVAM and NICEATM ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use or generate toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical evaluations of new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory applicability and promotes the scientific validation and regulatory acceptance of toxicological test methods that more accurately assess the safety and hazards of chemicals and products and that refine, reduce, and replace animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 2851-3, available at ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/docs/about_docs/PL106545.pdf* ) established ICCVAM as a permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS under NICEATM. NICEATM administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and operational support for ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM work collaboratively to evaluate new and improved test methods applicable to the needs of Federal agencies. Additional information about ICCVAM and NICEATM is available on the following Web site: *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov.* Dated: March 24, 2008. Samuel H. Wilson, Acting Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E8-6969 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control; Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Identification, Surveillance and Control of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in Uganda, Funding Opportunity Announcement
(FOA)CK08-004 In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the aforementioned meeting: *Time and Date:* 12 p.m.-2 p.m., May 16, 2008 (Closed). *Place:* Teleconference. *Status:* The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)
(4)and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92-463. *Matters to be Discussed:* The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of “Identification, Surveillance and Control of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in Uganda,” FOA CK08-004. *Contact Person for More Information:* Shoukat Qari, D.V.M., PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Strategic Science and Program Unit, Office of the Director, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop C-19, Atlanta, GA, Telephone
(404)639-8942. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: March 28, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-7032 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control; Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Mining Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01), Request for Application
(RFA)OH08-003 In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the aforementioned meeting: *Times and Dates:* 5 p.m.-7 p.m., May 7, 2008 (Closed). 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 8, 2008 (Closed). 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 9, 2008 (Closed). *Place:* Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia, 1701 Locust Street #411, Philadelphia, PA 19103. *Status:* The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92-463. *Matters to be Discussed:* The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of “Mining Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01), RFA OH08-003.” *Contact Person for More Information:* Charles N. Rafferty, PhD, Assistant Director for Review and Policy Office of Extramural Programs, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E74, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone:
(404)498-2530. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: March 28, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-7033 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Initial Review Group (NCIPC/IRG) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announce the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: *Times and Date:* 8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m., April 22, 2008 (Open); 9:15 a.m.-6 p.m., April 22, 2008 (Closed). *Place:* Doubletree Hotel Atlanta-Buckhead, 3342 Peachtree Rd., NE., Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-231-1234. *Status:* Portions of the meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(4) and (6), title 5, U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to section 10(d) of Public Law 92-463. *Purpose:* This group is charged with providing advice and guidance to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director, CDC, concerning the scientific and technical merit of grant and cooperative agreement applications received from academic institutions and other public and private profit and nonprofit organizations, including State and local government agencies, to conduct specific injury research that focuses on prevention and control. *Matters To Be Discussed:* The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of individual research grant and cooperative agreement applications submitted in response to Fiscal Year 2008 Requests for Applications related to the following individual research announcement: RFA-CE-08-002, Biomechanics Applications to the Reduction of Traumatic Injuries and Their Severity. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For More Information Contact: Jane Suen, DrPH, MS, Executive Secretary, NCIPC IRG, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., M/S F-62, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, telephone 770-488-4281. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: March 31, 2008. Lorenzo J. Falgiano, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-7031 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families, HHS. ACTION: Notice of Quarterly Meeting. DATES: April 24, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and April 25, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. The meeting will be open to the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Room 705A of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201. Individuals who would like to participate via conference call may do so by dialing 888-913-9965, passcode: PCPID. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., sign language interpreting services, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative format such as large print or Braille) should notify MJ Karimi via e-mail at *Madjid.KarimieAsl@ACF.hhs.gov* , or via telephone at 202-619-0634, no later than April 18, 2008. PCPID will attempt to meet requests made after that date but cannot guarantee availability. All meeting sites are barrier free. *Agenda:* PCPID will meet to finalize the 2008 Report to the President and to continue work on the 2009 Report to the President. *Additional Information:* For further information, please contact Sally D. Atwater, Executive Director, President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, The Aerospace Center, Second Floor West, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: 202-619-0634. Fax: 202-205-9591. E-mail: *satwater@acf.hhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PCPID acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on a broad range of topics relating to programs, services and supports for persons with intellectual disabilities. PCPID, by Executive Order, is responsible for evaluating the adequacy of current practices in programs, services and supports for persons with intellectual disabilities, and for reviewing legislative proposals that impact the quality of life experienced by citizens with intellectual disabilities and their families. Dated: March 26, 2008. Sally D. Atwater, Executive Director, President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. [FR Doc. E8-7072 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, NIAAA. The meeting will be closed to the public as indicated below in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended for the review, discussion, and evaluation of individual intramural programs and projects conducted by the NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM, including consideration of personnel qualifications and performance, and the competence of individual investigators, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* Board of Scientific Counselors, NIAAA. *Date:* May 28-30, 2008. *Time:* May 28, 2008, 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate the Laboratory of Physiological Studies (LPS). *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Time:* May 29, 2008, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG). *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Time:* May 30, 2008, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Biometry (LEB). *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Contact Person:* Trish Scullion, Chief of Administrative Branch, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3061, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-443-6076. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.271, Alcohol Research Career Development Awards for Scientists and Clinicians; 93.272, Alcohol National Research Service Awards for Research Training; 93.273, Alcohol Research Programs; 93.891, Alcohol Research Center Grants, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 28, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-6978 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. *Date:* June 4-5, 2008. *Closed:* June 4, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Open:* June 5, 2008, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Agenda:* Program reports and presentations. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Contact Person:* Abraham P. Bautista, PhD, Executive Secretary, National Institute On Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Rm. 3039, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-443-9737, *bautistaa@mail.nih.gov* . Information is also available on the Institutes/Centers home page: *silk.nih.gov/silklniaaal/aboutiroster.htm,* where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.271, Alcohol Research Career Development Awards for Scientists and Clinicians; 93.272, Alcohol National Research Service Awards for Research Training; 93.273, Alcohol Research Programs; 93.891, Alcohol Research Center Grants, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-6973 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Special Emphasis Panel, Loan Repayment Program. *Date:* April 23, 2008. *Time:* 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, Two Democracy Plaza, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 401, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Contact Person:* Laurie Friedman Donze, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Office of Scientific Review, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 401, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-402-1030, *donzel@mail.nih.gov* . This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to meeting due to scheduling conflicts. Dated: March 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-6974 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Eye Institute Special Emphasis Panel Training and Scientific Meeting Reviews. *Date:* April 14, 2008. *Time:* 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Residence Inn Bethesda, 7335 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 *Contact Person:* Samuel Rawlings, PhD, Chief, Scientific Review Branch, Division of Extramural Research, National Eye Institute, 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300, MSC 9300, Bethesda, MD 20892-9300, 301-451-2020, *rawlings@nei.nih.gov.* This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. *Name of Committee:* National Eye Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Scientific Meeting Reviews. *Date:* April 22, 2008. *Time:* 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call). *Contact Person:* Samuel Rawlings, PhD, Chief, Scientific Review Branch, Division of Extramural Research, National Eye Institute, 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300, MSC 9300, Bethesda, MD 20892-9300, 301-451-2020, *rawlings@nei.nih.gov.* (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93867, Vision Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2008 Jennifer Spaeth Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy [FR Doc. E8-6976 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel, 2008 NIH Director's Pioneer Awards. *Date:* April 23, 2008. *Time:* 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Virtual Meeting) *Contact Person:* Shan R. McCollough, Program Analyst, Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Building 45, Center Drive, Room 3A513F, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-594-3555, *smccollough@nigms.nih.gov* . (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-6975 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel, Aging, Abeta, Proteotoxicity, and Neurodegeneration *Date:* April 21, 2008 *Time:* 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications *Place:* National Institute of Health, Gate Way Building, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2C212, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) *Contact Person:* Alicja L. Markowska, PhD, DSC, National Institute on Aging, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2C212, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-496-9666, *markowsa@nia.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* National Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel, Patient Registry. *Date:* May 6, 2008. *Time:* 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) *Contact Person:* Louise L. Hsu, PhD, Health Scientist Administrator, Scientific Review Office, National Institute on Aging, Gateway Building, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue/Suite 2C212, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)496-7705, *hsul@exmur.nia.nih.gov.* (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.866, Aging Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-6977 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* Surgical Sciences, Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Integrated Review Group Bioengineering, Technology and Surgical Sciences Study Section. *Date:* May 19-20, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Doubletree Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. *Contact Person:* Dharam S. Dhindsa, DVM, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5110, MSC 7854, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1174, *dhindsad@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel Nanotechnology. *Date:* May 28-29, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Admiral Fell Inn, 888 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231. *Contact Person:* Joseph D. Mosca, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5158, MSC 7808, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-2344, *moscajos@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Surgical Sciences, Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Integrated Review Group Biomedical Imaging, Technology Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street Salon B, Alexandria, VA 22314. *Contact Person:* Lee Rosen, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5116, MSC 7854, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1171, *rosenl@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Oncological Sciences Integrated Review Group Radiation, Therapeutics and Biology Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. *Contact Person:* Bo Hong, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6194, MSC 7804, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-5879, *hongb@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Oncological Sciences Integrated Review Group Basic Mechanisms of Cancer Therapeutics Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Doubletree Hotel Washington, DC., 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20005. *Contact Person:* Lambratu Rahman, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6214, MSC 7804, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-451-3493, *rahmanl@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Biobehavioral and Behavioral Processes Integrated Review Group Motor Function, Speech and Rehabilitation Study Section. *Date:* June 2, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, NW., Washington, DC 20005. *Contact Person:* Weijia Ni, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3184, MSC 7848, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1507, *niw@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Oncological Sciences Integrated Review Group Tumor, Cell Biology Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA 22102. *Contact Person:* Angela Y. Ng, PhD, MBA, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6200, MSC 7804, (For courier delivery, use MD 20817) Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1715, *ngacsr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nutrition and Reproductive Sciences Integrated Review Group, Pregnancy and Neonatology Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road, NW., Washington, DC 20015. *Contact Person:* Michael Knecht, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6176, MSC 7892, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1046, *knechtm@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Biology of Development and Aging Integrated Review Group, Cellular Mechanisms in Aging and Development Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. *Contact Person:* James P. Harwood, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5168, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1256, *harwoodj@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Respiratory Sciences Integrated Review Group, Respiratory Integrative Biology and Translational Research Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Bethesda Marriott Suites, 6711 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817. *Contact Person:* Everett E. Sinnett, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 2178, MSC 7818, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1016, *sinnett@nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience Integrated Review Group, Neural Basis of Psychopathology, Addictions and Sleep Disorders Study Section. *Date:* June 2-3, 2008. *Time:* 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Embassy Suites Hotel, 1250 22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* Julius Cinque, MS, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5186, MSC 7846, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1252, *cinquej@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience Integrated Review Group, Neurotoxicology and Alcohol Study Section. *Date:* June 3-4, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. *Contact Person:* Brian Hoshaw, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5181, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1033, *hoshawb@csrnih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Cell Biology Integrated Review Group, Molecular and Integrative Signal Transduction Study Section. *Date:* June 3-4, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* One Washington Circle Hotel, One Washington Circle, Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* Raya Mandler, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5217, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)402-8228, *rayam@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience Integrated Review Group, Somatosensory and Chemosensory Systems Study Section. *Date:* June 3-4, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. *Contact Person:* Daniel R. Kenshalo, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5182, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1255, *kenshalod@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience, Integrated Review Group Sensorimotor Integration Study Section. *Date:* June 3, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* One Washington Circle Hotel, One Washington Circle, Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* John Bishop, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5180, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1250, *bishopj@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Health of the Population Integrated Review Group, Nursing Science: Adults and Older Adults Study Section. *Date:* June 4-5, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Crowne Plaza, Tysons Corner, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102. *Contact Person:* Gertrude K. McFarland, FAAN, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3156, MSC 7770, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1784, *mcfarlag@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Cell Biology Integrated Review Group Cell Structure, and Function Study Section. *Date:* June 4-5, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Latham Hotel, 3000 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20007. *Contact Person:* Alexandra M. Ainsztein, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5140, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-451-3848, *ainsztea@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience, Integrated Review Group, Biological Rhythms and Sleep Study Section. *Date:* June 4, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Admiral Fell Inn, 888 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231. *Contact Person:* Michael Selmanoff, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1208, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1119, *mselmanoff@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Digestive Sciences Integrated Review Group, Xenobiotic and Nutrient Disposition and Action Study Section. *Date:* June 4, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Bethesda Marriott Suites, 6711 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817. *Contact Person:* Patricia Greenwel, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 2174, MSC 7818, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1169, *greenwep@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Biological Chemistry and Macromolecular Biophysics, Integrated Review Group Synthetic and Biological Chemistry A Study Section. *Date:* June 4-5, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Marriott Marina del Rey Hotel, 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. *Contact Person:* Mike Radtke, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4176, MSC 7806, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1728, *radtkem@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Biological Chemistry and Macromolecular Biophysics, Integrated Review Group Macromolecular Structure and Function A Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Doubletree Hotel Washington, DC, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20005. *Contact Person:* David R. Jollie, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4150, MSC 7806, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301)-435-1722, *jollieda@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Cell Biology Integrated Review Group Intercellular, Interactions Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* George Washington University Inn, 824 New Hampshire Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* David Balasundaram, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5189, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1022, *balasundaramd@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience, Integrated Review Group Neuroendocrinology, Neuroimmunology, and Behavior Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Admiral Fell Inn, 888 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231. *Contact Person:* Michael Selmanoff, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3134, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1119, *mselmanoff@csr.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* Biological Chemistry and Macromolecular Biophysics, Integrated Review Group Macromolecular Structure and Function B Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Churchill Hotel, 1914 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20009. *Contact Person:* Nancy Lamontagne, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4168, MSC 7806, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1726, *lamontan@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Biological Chemistry and Macromolecular Biophysics, Integrated Review Group Macromolecular Structure and Function C Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* The Hotel Rouge, 1315 16th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036. *Contact Person:* Arnold Revzin, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4146, MSC 7824, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1153, *revzina@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience, Integrated Review Group Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* One Washington Circle Hotel, One Washington Circle, Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* Bernard F. Driscoll, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5184, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1242, *driscolb@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Biobehavioral and Behavioral Processes Integrated, Review Group Adult Psychopathology and Disorders of Aging Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209. *Contact Person:* Alfonso R. Latoni, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3182, MSC 7848, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-0913, *latonia@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Cell Biology Integrated Review Group Cellular, Signaling and Regulatory Systems Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Bethesda Marriott Suites, 6711 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817. *Contact Person:* Elena Smirnova, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5187, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1236, *smirnove@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience, Integrated Review Group, Auditory System Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. *Contact Person:* Lynn E. Luethke, MS, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5166, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(301)435-1018, *luethkel@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience Integrated Review Group, Clinical Neuroplasticity and Neurotransmitters Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennslyvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* Suzan Nadi, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5217B, MSC 7846, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1259, *nadis@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Genes, Genomes, and Genetics Integrated Review Group, Molecular Genetics C Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* One Washington Circle Hotel, One Washington Circle, Washington, DC 20037. *Contact Person:* Barbara Whitmarsh, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 2206, MSC 7890, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301/435-4511, *whitmarshb@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Health of the Population Integrated Review Group, Community-Level Health Promotion Study Section. *Date:* June 5-6, 2008. *Time:* 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Hotel Helix, 1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20005. *Contact Person:* William N. Elwood, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3162, MSC 7770, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301/435-1503, *elwoodwi@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Collaborative Applications in Adult Psychopathology and Disorders of Aging. *Date:* June 6, 2008. *Time:* 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209. *Contact Person:* Alfonso R. Latoni, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3182, MSC 7848, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-0913, *latonia@csr.nih.gov.* (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393-93.396, 93.837-93.844, 93.846-93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-6979 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BioWatch Filter Holder Log AGENCY: Office of Health Affairs, Weapons of Mass Destruction
(WMD)and Biodefense, Chem/Bio Early Detection Division, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; New Information Collection Request. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense, has submitted the following information collection request
(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 3, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to the Division Director, Chem/Bio Early Detection Division, Attn: Dr. Jeffrey Stiefel for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense, Washington, DC 20528. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jeffrey Stiefel, 703-647-8056 or 202-254-6076 (this is not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense, Chem/Bio Early Detection Division requires the collection of information by BioWatch jurisdictions. The BioWatch Program operates aerosol collector equipment in approximately 30 U.S. jurisdictions to monitor for the presence of organisms that may be related to the deliberate release of a select subset of biological threat agents. Information is collected in writing by a representative of a BioWatch jurisdiction (either an employee, or a contractor) responsible for installing and removing filters from aerosol collection devices and transporting them to local laboratories for sample analysis. A standard filter holder log is completed for each sample and is archived by the BioWatch jurisdiction for a year. The DHS BioWatch Program provides financial support to the participating jurisdictions for the cost of collection and laboratory analysis activities, including the preparation of the filter holder log and other documentation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI)has instructed the BioWatch Program to maintain a written record for each collected filter sample to support law enforcement activities, including criminal prosecution in the case of a deliberate release of a biological agent. Collection of written records establishing chain of custody for samples containing biological agents and toxins for the purpose of evidence in a criminal proceeding is consistent with the “Best Evidence Rule”, Section 1002, of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The FBI instruction to the BioWatch program is consistent with Section 7 of the FBI Quality Assurance Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbial Forensic Work, produced by the members of the Scientific Working Group on Microbial Genetics and Forensics (SWGMGF). Such recordkeeping supports mandatory reporting requirements directed by The APHIS Interim Final Rule 7 CFR part 331, Possession, Use, and Transfer of Biological Agents and Toxins; and the CDC Interim Final Rule 42 CFR part 73, Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins, *inter alia.* The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 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, 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 submissions of responses. Analysis *Agency:* Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense, Chem/Bio Early Detection Division. *Title:* BioWatch Filter Holder Log. *DHS Form:* 9500 (5/07). *OMB Number:* 1601—NEW. *Frequency:* Once daily. *Affected Public:* State, Local, and Tribal Governments. *Number of Respondents:* 522. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 1 minute. *Total Burden Hours:* 3,182 annual burden hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0.00. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $144,770. Dated: March 28, 2008. Charles Armstrong, Acting Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7077 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the National Protection and Programs Directorate Submission for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection OMB Control Number 1670-0005 AGENCY: Office of the National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 30-day notice and request for comments; Reinstatement of a previously approved information collection OMB Control Number 1670-0005. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on approved information collection request
(ICR)OMB 1670-0005, Telecommunications Service Priority
(TSP)System. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on January 25, 2008 at 73 FR 4613 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received on this existing information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2008 to be assured consideration. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC, 20503, Attention: Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/NPPD or sent via electronic mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or faxed to
(202)395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC, 20503, or via electronic mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which:
(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, 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 submissions of responses. Analysis *Agency:* Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Infrastructure Protection. *Title:* Telecommunications Service Priority
(TSP)System. *OMB Number:* 1670-0005. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; businesses or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; State, local or tribal government; foreign government. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 28,161. *SF314 Revalidation for Service Users:* 304. *SF315 Request for Service Users:* 27,000. *SF317 Action Appeal for Service Users:* 1. *SF318 Service Confirmation for Service Vendors:* 428. *SF319 Service Reconciliation for Service Vendors:* 428. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* *SF314 Revalidation for Service Users:* 45 minutes. *SF315 Request for Service Users:* 15 minutes. *SF317 Action Appeal for Service Users:* 25 minutes. *SF318 Service Confirmation for Service Vendors:* 45 minutes. *SF319 Service Reconciliation for Service Vendors:* 1.0 Hour. *Total Burden Hours:* 7,727.25. *SF314 Revalidation for Service Users:* 228 hours. *SF315 Request for Service Users:* 6,750 hours. *SF317 Action Appeal for Service Users:* 25 minutes. *SF318 Service Confirmation for Service Vendors:* 321 hours. *SF319 Service Reconciliation for Service Vendors:* 428 hours. *Total Burden Cost:* (capital/startup): $0. *Total Burden Cost:* (operating/maintaining): $0. *Description:* The Telecommunications Service Priority
(TSP)System provide telecommunications service vendors a means of identifying the services that should be restored or provisioned first in the event of an emergency or crisis; and the legal protection giving a preference to certain users over others. This critical aspect of the TSP program benefits government at all levels as well as the general public. Dated: March 28, 2008. Matt Coose, Acting Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-7081 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2007-0042] Application for the Containerized Cargo Ship ATLANTIC COMPASS, review for inclusion in the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program; Draft Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)for the containerized cargo ship ATLANTIC COMPASS. The DEA describes the ATLANTIC COMPASS' application for the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program
(STEP)Ballast Water Treatment System demonstration initiative. The DEA for the ATLANTIC COMPASS also addresses effects on the human and natural environments from installing, testing, and using the Ecochlor, Inc. ballast water treatment system as the vessel operates in U.S. waters. DATES: Comments and related materials must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket number USCG-2007-0042 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one of the following methods:
(1)*Online: http://www.regulations.gov* .
(2)*Mail:* Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
(3)*Hand Delivery:* Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
(4)*Fax:* 202-493-2251. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)or would like a copy of the DEA, please contact LCDR Brian Moore, telephone 202-372-1434 or e-mail: *brian.e.moore@uscg.mil* . If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, please call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments We encourage you to submit comments and related materials about the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)described in this notice. Persons submitting comments should include their names and addresses, the docket number for this notice (USCG-2007-0042), and the reasons for each comment. You may submit your comments and materials by mail, hand delivery, fax, or electronic means to the Docket Management Facility listed under ADDRESSES . If you choose to submit them by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no longer than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know if they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period. Public Meetings We do not intend to hold any public meetings in association with this DEA. Legislative and Regulatory History In the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, as reauthorized, and as amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, Public Law 101-646 and Public Law 104-332, respectively, Congress directed the Coast Guard to prevent introduction of aquatic nonindigenous species
(NIS)from ballast water discharged by ships. 16 U.S.C. 4711. To achieve this objective, the Coast Guard wrote new regulations in 33 CFR 151, subparts C and D. 58 FR 18330, April 8, 1993, and 69 FR 44952, July 28, 2004, respectively. On December 8, 2004, the Coast Guard published a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing its Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program
(STEP)for experimental shipboard ballast water treatment systems. 69 FR 1802. The program goal is to promote development of alternatives to ballast water exchange as a means of preventing invasive species entering U.S. waters through ships' ballast water. The comments we received support testing prototype treatment equipment and developing effective and practicable standards for approving this equipment. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Section 102(2)(c)), as implemented by the Council of Environmental Quality regulations in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508 and Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts”, the Coast Guard prepared a Programmatic Environmental Assessment
(PEA)for the STEP to evaluate the environmental impacts from installing and operating a limited number of prototype ballast water treatment systems. 69 FR 71068. The PEA can be found in docket USCG-2001-9267. That PEA addresses potential effects to the natural and human environments including fish, marine mammals, invertebrates, microorganisms and plankton, submerged and emergent species, threatened and endangered species, and essential fish habitat. It also requires each system to be evaluated for localized effects on the ports and waterways where a vessel involved in the program operates. We request your comments on the potential impacts of installing, using, and testing the Ecochlor, Inc. ballast water treatment system on the containerized cargo ship ATLANTIC COMPASS, as analyzed in the DEA. We also request your comments on sources of data, reference material, or other information not included in the DEA. Your comments will be considered in preparing a Final Environmental Assessment for the ATLANTIC COMPASS. Dated: March 25, 2008. J.G. Lantz, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. E8-6988 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2007-0040] Application for the Cruise Ship CORAL PRINCESS, Review for Inclusion in the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program; Draft Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)for the cruise ship CORAL PRINCESS. The DEA describes the CORAL PRINCESS' application for the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program
(STEP)Ballast Water Treatment System demonstration initiative. The DEA for the CORAL PRINCESS also addresses effects on the human and natural environments from installing, testing, and using the Hyde Marine, Inc. ballast water treatment system as the vessel operates in U.S. waters. DATES: Comments and related materials must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket number USCG-2007-0040 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one of the following methods:
(1)*Online: http://www.regulations.gov.*
(2)*Mail:* Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
(3)*Hand Delivery:* Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
(4)*Fax:* 202-493-2251. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)or would like a copy of the DEA, please contact LCDR Brian Moore, telephone 202-372-1434 or e-mail: *brian.e.moore@uscg.mil.* If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, please call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments We encourage you to submit comments and related materials about the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)described in this notice. Persons submitting comments should include their names and addresses, the docket number for this notice (USCG-2007-0040), and the reasons for each comment. You may submit your comments and materials by mail, hand delivery, fax, or electronic means to the Docket Management Facility listed under ADDRESSES . If you choose to submit them by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no longer than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know if they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period. Public Meetings We do not intend to hold any public meetings in association with this DEA. Legislative and Regulatory History In the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, as reauthorized, and as amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, Public Law 101-646 and Public Law 104-332, respectively, Congress directed the Coast Guard to prevent introduction of aquatic nonindigenous species
(NIS)from ballast water discharged by ships. 16 U.S.C 4711. To achieve this objective, the Coast Guard wrote new regulations in 33 CFR 151, subparts C and D. 58 FR 18330, April 8, 1993, and 69 FR 44952, July 28, 2004, respectively. On December 8, 2004, the Coast Guard published a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing its Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program
(STEP)for experimental shipboard ballast water treatment systems. 69 FR 1802. The program goal is to promote development of alternatives to ballast water exchange as a means of preventing invasive species entering U.S. waters through ships' ballast water. The comments we received support testing prototype treatment equipment and developing effective and practicable standards for approving this equipment. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Section 102(2)(c)), as implemented by the Council of Environment Quality regulations in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508 and Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts”, the Coast Guard prepared a Programmatic Environmental Assessment
(PEA)for the STEP to evaluate the environmental impacts from installing and operating a limited number of prototype ballast water treatment systems. 69 FR 71068. The PEA can be found in docket USCG-2001-9267. That PEA addresses potential effects to the natural and human environments including fish, marine mammals, invertebrates, microorganisms and plankton, submerged and emergent species, threatened and endangered species, and essential fish habitat. It also requires each system to be evaluated for localized affects on the ports and waterways where a vessel involved in the program operates. We request your comments on the potential impacts of installing, using, and testing the Hyde Marine, Inc. Ballast Water Treatment System on the cruise ship CORAL PRINCESS, as analyzed in the DEA. We also request your comments on sources of data, reference material, or other information not included in the DEA. Your comments will be considered in preparing a Final Environmental Assessment for the CORAL PRINCESS. Dated: March 25, 2008. J.G. Lantz, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. E8-6995 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2007-0041] Application for the Integrated Tug and Barge MOKU PAHU, Review for Inclusion in the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program; Draft Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)for the integrated tug and barge MOKU PAHU. The DEA describes the MOKU PAHU's application for the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program
(STEP)Ballast Water Treatment System demonstration initiative. The DEA for the MOKU PAHU also addresses effects on the human and natural environments from installing, testing, and using the Ecochlor Inc. ballast water treatment system as the vessel operates in U.S. waters. DATES: Comments and related materials must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket number USCG-2007-0041 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one of the following methods:
(1)*Online: http://www.regulations.gov* .
(2)*Mail:* Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
(3)*Hand Delivery:* Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
(4)*Fax:* 202-493-2251. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)or would like a copy of the DEA, please contact LCDR Brian Moore, telephone 202-372-1434 or e-mail: *brian.e.moore@uscg.mil* . If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, please call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments We encourage you to submit comments and related materials about the Draft Environmental Assessment
(DEA)described in this notice. Persons submitting comments should include their names and addresses, the docket number for this notice (USCG-2007-0041), and the reasons for each comment. You may submit your comments and materials by mail, hand delivery, fax, or electronic means to the Docket Management Facility listed under ADDRESSES . If you choose to submit them by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no longer than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know if they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period. Public Meetings We do not intend to hold any public meetings in association with this DEA. Legislative and Regulatory History In the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, as reauthorized, and as amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, Public Law 101-646 and Public Law 104-332, respectively, Congress directed the Coast Guard to prevent introduction of aquatic nonindigenous species
(NIS)from ballast water discharged by ships. 16 U.S.C. 4711. To achieve this objective, the Coast Guard wrote new regulations in 33 CFR 151, subparts C and D. 58 FR 18330, April 8, 1993, and 69 FR 44952, July 28, 2004, respectively. On December 8, 2004, the Coast Guard published a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing its Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program
(STEP)for experimental shipboard ballast water treatment systems. 69 FR 1802. The program goal is to promote development of alternatives to ballast water exchange as a means of preventing invasive species entering U.S. waters through ships' ballast water. The comments we received support testing prototype treatment equipment and developing effective and practicable standards for approving this equipment. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Section 102(2)(c)), as implemented by the Council of Environment Quality regulations in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508 and Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts”, the Coast Guard prepared a Programmatic Environmental Assessment
(PEA)for the STEP to evaluate the environmental impacts from installing and operating a limited number of prototype ballast water treatment systems. 69 FR 71068. The PEA can be found in docket USCG-2001-9267. That PEA addresses potential effects to the natural and human environments including fish, marine mammals, invertebrates, microorganisms and plankton, submerged and emergent species, threatened and endangered species, and essential fish habitat. It also requires each system to be evaluated for localized affects on the ports and waterways where a vessel involved in the program operates.We request your comments on the potential impacts of installing, using, and testing the Echoclor, Inc. ballast water treatment system on the cruise ship MOKU PAHU, as analyzed in the DEA. We also request your comments on sources of data, reference material, or other information not included in the DEA. Your comments will be considered in preparing a Final Environmental Assessment for the MOKU PAHU. Dated: March 25, 2008. J.G. Lantz, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. E8-6986 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2008-0003] Notification of the Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Certain Vessels Arriving to the United States, Cuba AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that effective anti-terrorism measures are not in place in the ports of Cuba and that it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from that country. DATES: The policy announced in this notice will become effective April 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: This notice will be available for inspection and copying at the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call Mr. Michael Brown, International Port Security Evaluation Division, Coast Guard, telephone 202-372-1081. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background and Purpose Section 70110 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act provides that the Secretary of Homeland Security may impose conditions of entry on vessels requesting entry into the United States arriving from ports that are not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures. The Coast Guard has been delegated the authority by the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this section. The Docket contains previous notices imposing or removing conditions of entry on vessels arriving from certain countries and those conditions of entry and the countries they pertain to remain in effect unless modified by this notice. The Coast Guard has determined that ports in Cuba are not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures. Inclusive to this determination is an assessment that Cuba presents significant risk of introducing instruments of terror into international maritime commerce. Accordingly, effective April 18, 2008 the Coast Guard will impose the following conditions of entry on vessels that visited ports in Cuba during their last five port calls. Vessels must: • Implement measures per the ship's security plan equivalent to Security Level 2 while in a port in Cuba; • Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded and that the guards have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel while the vessel is in ports in Cuba. Guards may be provided by the ship's crew, however additional crewmembers should be placed on the ship if necessary to ensure that limits on maximum hours of work are not exceeded and/or minimum hours of rest are met, or provided by outside security forces approved by the ship's master and Company Security Officer; • Attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in port in Cuba; • Log all security actions in the ship's log; • Report actions taken to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port prior to arrival into U.S. waters; and • Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded by armed, private security guards and that they have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel while in U.S. ports. The number and position of the guards has to be acceptable to the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port. With this notice, the current list of countries not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures is as follows: Cameroon, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Liberia, Mauritania and Syria. Dated: March 28, 2008. Rear Admiral David Pekoske, USCG, Assistant Commandant For Operations. [FR Doc. E8-6985 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-3284-EM] Texas; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-3284-EM), dated March 14, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 24, 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 an emergency declaration for the State of Texas is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared an emergency by the President in his declaration of March 14, 2008. Aransas, Austin, Bee, Bowie, Brazos, Calhoun, Cameron, Dallam, Dallas, Donley, Fayette, Freestone, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harrison, Hartley, Henderson, Jasper, Leon, Newton, Ochiltree, Panola, Sabine, San Patricio, Scurry, Shackelford, Sherman, Smith, Titus, Tyler, and Upshur Counties for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. (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. E8-7040 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-3284-EM] Texas; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-3284-EM), dated March 14, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 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 an emergency declaration for the State of Texas is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared an emergency by the President in his declaration of March 14, 2008. Bastrop, Cottle, El Paso, Franklin, Kenedy, Lee, Madison, McMullen, Red River, Roberts, Webb, Wood, and Yoakum Counties for emergency protective measures, (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. (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. E8-7016 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1751-DR] Arkansas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-1751-DR), dated March 26, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 26, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated March 26, 2008, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Arkansas resulting from severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on March 18, 2008, and continuing, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide assistance for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program in the designated areas and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act that you deem appropriate subject to completion of Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs), unless you determine that the incident is of such unusual severity and magnitude that PDAs are not required to determine the need for supplemental Federal assistance pursuant to 44 CFR § 206.33(d). Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs, except for any particular projects that are eligible for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage under the FEMA Public Assistance Pilot Program instituted pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 777. If Other Needs Assistance and Hazard Mitigation are later warranted, Federal funding under these programs will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Kenneth M. Riley, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Arkansas to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Conway, Craighead, Crawford, Faulkner, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Newton, Pope, Randolph, Scott, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, Washington, White, Woodruff, and Yell Counties for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. (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 Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individual and Household Housing; 97.049, Individual and Household Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individual and Household Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8-7042 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1750-DR] Georgia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1750-DR), dated March 20, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated March 20, 2008, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Georgia resulting from severe storms and tornadoes during the period of March 14-16, 2008, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance in the designated areas, Hazard Mitigation throughout the State, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act that you deem appropriate subject to completion of further Preliminary Damage Assessments. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Hazard Mitigation and Other Needs Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The time period prescribed for the implementation of section 310(a), Priority to Certain Applications for Public Facility and Public Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, shall be for a period not to exceed six months after the date of this declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Elizabeth Turner, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Georgia to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: Fulton County for Individual Assistance. All counties within the State of Georgia are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (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 Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individual and Household Housing; 97.049, Individual and Household Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individual and Household Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8-7044 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1749-DR] Missouri; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1749-DR), dated March 19, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 19, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated March 19, 2008, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Missouri resulting from severe storms and flooding beginning on March 17, 2008, and continuing, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide assistance for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program in the designated areas, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act that you deem appropriate subject to completion of Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs), unless you determine that the incident is of such unusual severity and magnitude that PDAs are not required to determine the need for supplemental Federal assistance pursuant to 44 CFR 206.33(d). Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs except for any particular projects that are eligible for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage under the FEMA Public Assistance Pilot Program instituted pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 777. If Other Needs Assistance and Hazard Mitigation are later warranted, Federal funding under these programs will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael L. Parker, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Missouri to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: Audrain, Barry, Barton, Boone, Bollinger, Butler, Callaway, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Miller, Mississippi, Montgomery, Moniteau, Morgan, New Madrid, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Shannon, Scott, Stoddard, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright Counties and the Independent City of St. Louis for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program. (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 Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individual and Household Housing; 97.049, Individual and Household Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individual and Household Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8-7021 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1751-DR] Arkansas; Amendment No. 1 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 Arkansas (FEMA-1751-DR), dated March 26, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 28, 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 Arkansas is hereby amended to include Individual Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of March 26, 2008. The counties of Baxter, Benton, Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Stone, and Woodruff for Individual Assistance (already designated for emergency protective measures [Category B], limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) The counties of Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Johnson, Madison, Scott, Searcy, and Yell for Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, (already designated for emergency protective measures [Category B], limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) All counties in the State of Arkansas are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (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. E8-7041 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1750-DR] Georgia; Amendment No. 1 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 Georgia (FEMA-1750-DR), dated March 20, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 22, 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 Georgia is hereby amended to include the Public Assistance program for the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of March 20, 2008. Bartow, Burke, DeKalb, Floyd, Jefferson, and Polk Counties for Individual Assistance. Burke and Jefferson Counties for Public Assistance. Fulton County for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual 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. E8-7045 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1749-DR] Missouri; Amendment No. 1 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 Missouri (FEMA-1749-DR), dated March 19, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 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 Missouri is hereby amended to include Individual Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of March 19, 2008. The counties of Bollinger, Carter, Christian, Franklin, Greene, Iron, Jasper, Jefferson, Maries, Newton, Oregon, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, St. Francois, Stone, Texas, Washington, and Wayne for Individual Assistance (already designated for emergency protective measures [Category B], limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.) All jurisdictions in the State of Missouri are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (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. E8-7047 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1746-DR] Kentucky; Amendment No. 2 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 Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1746-DR), dated February 21, 2008, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 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 Commonwealth of Kentucky is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of February 21, 2008. Allen, Bath, Hardin, Meade, Mercer, Monroe, Muhlenberg, and Shelby Counties for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance.) Adair, Carlisle, Casey, Estill, Franklin, Grayson, Metcalfe, and Morgan Counties 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. E8-7024 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration [Docket Nos. TSA-2006-24191; Coast Guard-2006-24196] Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); Enrollment Dates for the Ports of Ponce, PR and Laporte, TX AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration; United States Coast Guard; DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)through the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA)issues this notice of the dates for the beginning of the initial enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)for the Ports of Ponce, PR and Laporte, TX. DATES: TWIC enrollment begins in Ponce, PR on April 17, 2008, and in Laporte, TX on April 23, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may view published documents and comments concerning the TWIC Final Rule, identified by the docket numbers of this notice, using any one of the following methods.
(1)Searching the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS)Web page at *http://www.regulations.gov* ;
(2)Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html* ; or
(3)Visiting TSA's Security Regulations Web page at *http://www.tsa.gov* and accessing the link for “Research Center” at the top of the page. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Orgill, TSA-19, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4220. Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing (TTAC), TWIC Program,
(571)227-4545; e-mail: *credentialing@dhs.gov.* Background The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), issued a joint final rule (72 FR 3492; January 25, 2007) pursuant to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064 (November 25, 2002), and the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act), Public Law 109-347 (October 13, 2006). This rule requires all credentialed merchant mariners and individuals with unescorted access to secure areas of a regulated facility or vessel to obtain a TWIC. In this final rule, on page 3510, TSA and Coast Guard stated that a phased enrollment approach based upon risk assessment and cost/benefit would be used to implement the program nationwide, and that TSA would publish a notice in the **Federal Register** indicating when enrollment at a specific location will begin and when it is expected to terminate. This notice provides the start dates for TWIC initial enrollment at the Ports of Ponce, PR on April 17, 2008 and Laporte, TX on April 23, 2008. The Coast Guard will publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** indicating when facilities within the Captain of the Port Zone San Juan, including those in the Port of Ponce, and Captain of the Port Zone Ohio Valley, including those in the Port of Laporte must comply with the portions of the final rule requiring TWIC to be used as an access control measure. That notice will be published at least 90 days before compliance is required. To obtain information on the pre-enrollment and enrollment process, and enrollment locations, visit TSA's TWIC Web site at *http://www.tsa.gov/twic.* Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on April 1, 2008. Rex Lovelady, Program Manager, TWIC, Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, Transportation Security Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7101 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-05-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-9, Extension of an Existing Information Collection, Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification; OMB Control No. 1615-0047. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on January 14, 2008, at 73 FR 2270, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 5, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: 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* , and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at *kastrich@omb.eop.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0047. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:
(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 agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 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 a currently approved information collection* .
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Employment Eligibility Verification.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form I-9. 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. This form was developed to facilitate compliance with section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which prohibits the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens. The information collected is used by employers or by recruiters for enforcement of provisions of immigration laws that are designed to control the employment of unauthorized aliens.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* This figure was derived by multiplying the number of respondents (78,000,000) × frequency of response
(1)× hour per response (9 minutes or 0.15 hours). The annual recordkeeping burden is added to the total annual reporting burden which is based on 20,000,000 recordkeepers at (3 minutes or .05 hours) per filing.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 12,700,000 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm.* If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529,
(202)272-8377. Dated: April 1, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-7127 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5186-N-14] Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Ezzell, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7262, Washington, DC 20410; telephone
(202)708-1234; TTY number for the hearing- and speech-impaired
(202)708-2565 (these telephone numbers are not toll-free), or call the toll-free Title V information line at 800-927-7588. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the December 12, 1988 court order in *National Coalition for the Homeless* v. *Veterans Administration,* No. 88-2503-OG (D.D.C.), HUD publishes a Notice, on a weekly basis, identifying unutilized, underutilized, excess and surplus Federal buildings and real property that HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. Today's Notice is for the purpose of announcing that no additional properties have been determined suitable or unsuitable this week. Dated: March 27, 2008. Mark R. Johnston, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs. [FR Doc. E8-6717 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R4-R-2008-N0029; 40136-1265-0000-S3] Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, Jones and Jasper Counties, GA AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; request for comments. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan
(CCP)and associated National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)documents for Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. We provide this notice in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the planning process. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by May 5, 2008. A public scoping meeting will be held on April 1, 2008. The location of the meeting will be announced in the local media. ADDRESSES: Comments, questions, and requests for information should be sent to: Laura Housh, Regional Planner, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Route 2, Box 3330, Folkston, GA 31537; Telephone: 912/496-7366, Ext. 244; Fax: 912/496-3332; or electronic mail: *laura_housh@fws.gov* . You may find additional information concerning the refuge at the refuge's Internet site: *http://www.fws.gov/piedmont* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Johnson, Assistant Refuge Manager, Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge; Telephone: 478/986-5441; or electronic mail: *Carolyn_Johnson@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction With this notice, we initiate our process for developing a CCP for Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge in Jones and Jasper Counties, GA. This notice complies with our CCP policy to
(1)advise other Federal and State agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intention to conduct detailed planning on this refuge; and
(2)obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the environmental document and during development of the CCP. Background The CCP Process The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) (Improvement Act), which amended the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, requires us to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing to the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and our policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the Improvement Act. Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System is established for specific purposes. We use these purposes as the foundation for developing and prioritizing the management goals and objectives for each refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to determine how the public can use each refuge. The planning process is a way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation approach to this important wildlife habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with each refuge's establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Our CCP process provides participation opportunities for Tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public. At this time we encourage input in the form of issues, concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the future management of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. Special mailings, newspaper articles, and other media outlets will be used to announce opportunities for input throughout the planning process. We will conduct the environmental assessment in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended
(NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws and regulations; and our policies and procedures for compliance with those laws and regulations. Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 as a “combination wildlife and game-management demonstration area” to demonstrate that wildlife could be restored on worn out, eroded lands. By implementing good forest management practices, the 35,000-acre refuge hosts loblolly pines on the ridges, with hardwoods found along creek bottoms and in scattered upland coves. The refuge is in central Georgia, approximately 25 miles north of Macon, and 18 miles east of Forsyth. The refuge is primarily forested and provides habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and associated wildlife species of concern. Prescribed burning and timber thinning are used to ensure that quality pine habitat is maintained for red-cockaded woodpeckers, neotropical migratory songbirds, and other native wildlife. Hardwood stands provide excellent habitat for neotropical migratory songbirds, turkeys, squirrels, and other woodland wildlife. Open fields, maintained by burning and mowing, provide feeding and nesting areas for many species of birds and mammals. Numerous clear-flowing creeks and beaver ponds provide wetlands for waterfowl and other wildlife. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: February 8, 2008. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8-7000 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice publishes the current list of 562 tribal entities recognized and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs by virtue of their status as Indian tribes. The list is updated from the notice published on March 22, 2007 (72 FR 13648). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daisy West, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Tribal Government Services, Mail Stop 4513-MIB, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. Telephone number:
(202)513-7641. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to Section 104 of the Act of November 2, 1994 (Pub. L. 103-454; 108 Stat. 4791, 4792), and in exercise of authority delegated to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs under 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9 and 209 DM 8. Published below is a list of federally acknowledged tribes in the contiguous 48 states and in Alaska. One tribe became recognized since the last publication. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe was acknowledged under 25 CFR part 83. The final determination for Federal acknowledgment became effective on May 23, 2007. The list also contains several tribal name changes and corrections. To aid in identifying tribal name changes, the tribe's former name is included with the new tribal name. To aid in identifying corrections, the tribe's previously listed name is included with the tribal name. We will continue to list the tribe's former or previously listed name for several years before dropping the former or previously listed name from the list. The listed entities are acknowledged to have the immunities and privileges available to other federally acknowledged Indian tribes by virtue of their government-to-government relationship with the United States as well as the responsibilities, powers, limitations, and obligations of such tribes. We have continued the practice of listing the Alaska Native entities separately solely for the purpose of facilitating identification of them and reference to them given the large number of complex Native names. Dated: March 25, 2008. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. Indian Tribal Entities Within the Contiguous 48 States Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, California Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Oklahoma Alturas Indian Rancheria, California Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Arapahoe Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians of Maine Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, California (formerly the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Augustine Reservation) Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin Bay Mills Indian Community, Michigan Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, California Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California Big Lagoon Rancheria, California Big Pine Band of Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Indians of the Big Pine Reservation, California Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians of California Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, California Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana Blue Lake Rancheria, California Bridgeport Paiute Indian Colony of California Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California Burns Paiute Tribe of the Burns Paiute Indian Colony of Oregon Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, California Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, California Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians of the Cahuilla Reservation, California Cahto Indian Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria, California California Valley Miwok Tribe, California (formerly the Sheep Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California) Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, California Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California: Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation, California Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina) Cayuga Nation of New York Cedarville Rancheria, California Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation, California Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, California Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma (formerly the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma) Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Cocopah Tribe of Arizona Coeur D'Alene Tribe of the Coeur D'Alene Reservation, Idaho Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona and California Comanche Nation, Oklahoma Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Washington Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Nevada and Utah Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Oregon Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Oregon Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Washington Coquille Tribe of Oregon Cortina Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians of California Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians of Oregon Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Washington Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California Crow Tribe of Montana Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, South Dakota Death Valley Timbi-Sha Shoshone Band of California Delaware Nation, Oklahoma Dry Creek Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Duckwater Shoshone Tribe of the Duckwater Reservation, Nevada Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California Elk Valley Rancheria, California Ely Shoshone Tribe of Nevada Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, California Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota Forest County Potawatomi Community, Wisconsin Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana Fort Bidwell Indian Community of the Fort Bidwell Reservation of California Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, California Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation, Nevada and Oregon Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona Fort Mojave Indian Tribe of Arizona, California & Nevada Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Michigan Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California Guidiville Rancheria of California Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, California (formerly the Upper Lake Band of Pomo Indians of Upper Lake Rancheria of California) Hannahville Indian Community, Michigan Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation, Arizona Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin Hoh Indian Tribe of the Hoh Indian Reservation, Washington Hoopa Valley Tribe, California Hopi Tribe of Arizona Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria, California Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians of Maine Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Arizona Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington Jamul Indian Village of California Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Louisiana Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Arizona Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation, Washington Karuk Tribe of California Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California Kaw Nation, Oklahoma Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Michigan Kialegee Tribal Town, Oklahoma Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Klamath Tribes, Oregon (formerly the Klamath Indian Tribe of Oregon) Kootenai Tribe of Idaho La Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the La Jolla Reservation, California La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation, California Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Michigan Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Nevada Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan Lower Lake Rancheria, California Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeno Indians of the Los Coyotes Reservation, California Lovelock Paiute Tribe of the Lovelock Indian Colony, Nevada Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation, South Dakota Lower Elwha Tribal Community of the Lower Elwha Reservation, Washington Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Washington Lytton Rancheria of California Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation, Washington Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester-Point Arena Rancheria, California Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California Mashantucket Pequot Tribe of Connecticut Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Massachusetts Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (Six component reservations: Bois Forte Band (Nett Lake); Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille Lacs Band; White Earth Band) Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Nevada Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma Mohegan Indian Tribe of Connecticut Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Morongo Reservation, California Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho (previously listed as Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho) Nisqually Indian Tribe of the Nisqually Reservation, Washington Nooksack Indian Tribe of Washington Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California Northwestern Band of Shoshoni Nation of Utah (Washakie) Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Michigan (formerly the Huron Potawatomi, Inc.) Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico (formerly the Pueblo of San Juan) Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Oneida Nation of New York Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Onondaga Nation of New York Osage Nation, Oklahoma (formerly the Osage Tribe) Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Cedar City Band of Paiutes, Kanosh Band of Paiutes, Koosharem Band of Paiutes, Indian Peaks Band of Paiutes, and Shivwits Band of Paiutes) Paiute-Shoshone Indians of the Bishop Community of the Bishop Colony, California Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Nevada Paiute-Shoshone Indians of the Lone Pine Community of the Lone Pine Reservation, California Pala Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, California Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation, California Penobscot Tribe of Maine Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California Pinoleville Pomo Nation, California (formerly the Pinoleville Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California) Pit River Tribe, California (includes XL Ranch, Big Bend, Likely, Lookout, Montgomery Creek and Roaring Creek Rancherias) Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Michigan and Indiana Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Port Gamble Indian Community of the Port Gamble Reservation, Washington Potter Valley Tribe, California (formerly the Potter Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California) Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation, Kansas Prairie Island Indian Community in the State of Minnesota Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico Pueblo of Cochiti, New Mexico Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico Pueblo of Picuris, New Mexico Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico Pueblo of Santo Domingo, New Mexico Pueblo of Taos, New Mexico Pueblo of Tesuque, New Mexico Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, Washington Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, Nevada Quapaw Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California & Arizona Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation, Washington Quinault Tribe of the Quinault Reservation, Washington Ramona Band or Village of Cahuilla Mission Indians of California Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota Redding Rancheria, California Redwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Nevada Resighini Rancheria, California Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Rincon Reservation, California Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, South Dakota Round Valley Indian Tribes of the Round Valley Reservation, California Rumsey Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians of California Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, New York (formerly the St. Regis Band of Mohawk Indians of New York) Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona Samish Indian Tribe, Washington San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona San Manual Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Manual Reservation, California San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, California (formerly the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Santa Rosa Reservation) Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation, California Santee Sioux Nation, Nebraska Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of Washington Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa Reservations) Seneca Nation of New York Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota Shawnee Tribe, Oklahoma Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, Washington Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Nevada Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, South Dakota Skokomish Indian Tribe of the Skokomish Reservation, Washington Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah Smith River Rancheria, California Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, California Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Wisconsin Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado Spirit Lake Tribe, North Dakota Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation, Washington Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation, Washington Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington Summit Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Washington Susanville Indian Rancheria, California Swinomish Indians of the Swinomish Reservation, Washington Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation (formerly the Sycuan Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California) Table Mountain Rancheria of California Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Four constituent bands: Battle Mountain Band; Elko Band; South Fork Band and Wells Band) Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, Oklahoma Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians of New York Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, California (formerly the Torres-Martinez Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of California) Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota Tuscarora Nation of New York Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Upper Sioux Community, Minnesota Upper Skagit Indian Tribe of Washington Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Utah Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico & Utah Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe of the Benton Paiute Reservation, California Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Nevada Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community, & Washoe Ranches) White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada Wiyot Tribe, California (formerly the Table Bluff Reservation—Wiyot Tribe) Wyandotte Nation, Oklahoma Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona Yavapai-Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, Arizona Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony & Campbell Ranch, Nevada Yomba Shoshone Tribe of the Yomba Reservation, Nevada Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico Native Entities Within the State of Alaska Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Native Village of Afognak (formerly the Village of Afognak) Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove Native Village of Akhiok Akiachak Native Community Akiak Native Community Native Village of Akutan Village of Alakanuk Alatna Village Native Village of Aleknagik Algaaciq Native Village (St. Mary's) Allakaket Village Native Village of Ambler Village of Anaktuvuk Pass Yupiit of Andreafski Angoon Community Association Village of Aniak Anvik Village Arctic Village (See Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government) Asa'carsarmiut Tribe Native Village of Atka Village of Atmautluak Atqasuk Village (Atkasook) Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government Beaver Village Native Village of Belkofski Village of Bill Moore's Slough Birch Creek Tribe Native Village of Brevig Mission Native Village of Buckland Native Village of Cantwell Native Village of Chenega (aka Chanega) Chalkyitsik Village Cheesh-Na Tribe (formerly the Native Village of Chistochina) Village of Chefornak Chevak Native Village Chickaloon Native Village Chignik Bay Tribal Council (formerly the Native Village of Chignik) Native Village of Chignik Lagoon Chignik Lake Village Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan) Chilkoot Indian Association (Haines) Chinik Eskimo Community (Golovin) Native Village of Chitina Native Village of Chuathbaluk (Russian Mission, Kuskokwim) Chuloonawick Native Village Circle Native Community Village of Clarks Point Native Village of Council Craig Community Association Village of Crooked Creek Curyung Tribal Council Native Village of Deering Native Village of Diomede (aka Inalik) Village of Dot Lake Douglas Indian Association Native Village of Eagle Native Village of Eek Egegik Village Eklutna Native Village Native Village of Ekuk Ekwok Village Native Village of Elim Emmonak Village Evansville Village (aka Bettles Field) Native Village of Eyak (Cordova) Native Village of False Pass Native Village of Fort Yukon Native Village of Gakona Galena Village (aka Louden Village) Native Village of Gambell Native Village of Georgetown Native Village of Goodnews Bay Organized Village of Grayling (aka Holikachuk) Gulkana Village Native Village of Hamilton Healy Lake Village Holy Cross Village Hoonah Indian Association Native Village of Hooper Bay Hughes Village Huslia Village Hydaburg Cooperative Association Igiugig Village Village of Iliamna Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope Iqurmuit Traditional Council (formerly the Native Village of Russian Mission) Ivanoff Bay Village Kaguyak Village Organized Village of Kake Kaktovik Village (aka Barter Island) Village of Kalskag Village of Kaltag Native Village of Kanatak Native Village of Karluk Organized Village of Kasaan Kasigluk Traditional Elders Council (formerly the Native Village of Kasigluk) Kenaitze Indian Tribe Ketchikan Indian Corporation Native Village of Kiana King Island Native Community King Salmon Tribe Native Village of Kipnuk Native Village of Kivalina Klawock Cooperative Association Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center) Knik Tribe Native Village of Kobuk Kokhanok Village Native Village of Kongiganak Village of Kotlik Native Village of Kotzebue Native Village of Koyuk Koyukuk Native Village Organized Village of Kwethluk Native Village of Kwigillingok Native Village of Kwinhagak (aka Quinhagak) Native Village of Larsen Bay Levelock Village Lesnoi Village (aka Woody Island) Lime Village Village of Lower Kalskag Manley Hot Springs Village Manokotak Village Native Village of Marshall (aka Fortuna Ledge) Native Village of Mary's Igloo McGrath Native Village Native Village of Mekoryuk Mentasta Traditional Council Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve Native Village of Minto Naknek Native Village Native Village of Nanwalek (aka English Bay) Native Village of Napaimute Native Village of Napakiak Native Village of Napaskiak Native Village of Nelson Lagoon Nenana Native Association New Koliganek Village Council New Stuyahok Village Newhalen Village Newtok Village Native Village of Nightmute Nikolai Village Native Village of Nikolski Ninilchik Village Native Village of Noatak Nome Eskimo Community Nondalton Village Noorvik Native Community Northway Village Native Village of Nuiqsut (aka Nooiksut) Nulato Village Nunakauyarmiut Tribe (formerly the Native Village of Toksook Bay) Native Village of Nunam Iqua (formerly the Native Village of Sheldon's Point) Native Village of Nunapitchuk Village of Ohogamiut Village of Old Harbor Orutsararmuit Native Village (aka Bethel) Oscarville Traditional Village Native Village of Ouzinkie Native Village of Paimiut Pauloff Harbor Village Pedro Bay Village Native Village of Perryville Petersburg Indian Association Native Village of Pilot Point Pilot Station Traditional Village Native Village of Pitka's Point Platinum Traditional Village Native Village of Point Hope Native Village of Point Lay Native Village of Port Graham Native Village of Port Heiden Native Village of Port Lions Portage Creek Village (aka Ohgsenakale) Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point Village Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska Rampart Village Village of Red Devil Native Village of Ruby Saint George Island (See Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands) Native Village of Saint Michael Saint Paul Island (See Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands) Village of Salamatoff Native Village of Savoonga Organized Village of Saxman Native Village of Scammon Bay Native Village of Selawik Seldovia Village Tribe Shageluk Native Village Native Village of Shaktoolik Native Village of Shishmaref Native Village of Shungnak Sitka Tribe of Alaska Skagway Village Village of Sleetmute Village of Solomon South Naknek Village Stebbins Community Association Native Village of Stevens Village of Stony River Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak (formerly the Shoonaq' Tribe of Kodiak) Takotna Village Native Village of Tanacross Native Village of Tanana Native Village of Tatitlek Native Village of Tazlina Telida Village Native Village of Teller Native Village of Tetlin Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes Traditional Village of Togiak Tuluksak Native Community Native Village of Tuntutuliak Native Village of Tununak Twin Hills Village Native Village of Tyonek Ugashik Village Umkumiute Native Village Native Village of Unalakleet Native Village of Unga Village of Venetie (See Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government) Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (Arctic Village and Village of Venetie) Village of Wainwright Native Village of Wales Native Village of White Mountain Wrangell Cooperative Association Yakutat Tlingit Tribe [FR Doc. E8-6968 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4J-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO-320-1330-PE-24 1A] Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Approval Number 1004-0103; Correction AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)published a document in the **Federal Register** of March 27, 2008, requesting revision of a currently approved information collection and public comment on this information collection. The document contained an incorrect subject heading and an incorrect telephone number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexandra Ritchie, 202-452-0388. Corrections In the **Federal Register** of March 27, 2008 [73 FR 16321], in the first column, correct the subject heading to read: Revision of Currently Approved Collection; OMB Approval Number 1004-0103 In the **Federal Register** of March 27, 2008, [73 FR 16321], in the second column, correct the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT telephone number for George Brown to read:
(202)452-7765 (Commercial or FTS). DATES: The correction is effective April 4, 2008. Dated: March 31, 2008. Alexandra Ritchie, Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-6957 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Colorado: Filing of Plats of Survey March 31, 2008. SUMMARY: The plats of survey of the following described land will be officially filed in the Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Lakewood, Colorado, effective 10 a.m., March 31, 2008. All inquiries should be sent to the Colorado State Office (CO-956), Bureau of Land Management, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215-7093. The plat and field notes, in duplicate, of the dependent resurvey of the Colorado-New Mexico State Line (S. bdy.), the west boundary, and the subdivisional lines of Township 32 North, Range 19 West, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on November 6, 2007. The plat and field notes, of the dependent resurvey of the Colorado-New Mexico State Line (S. bdy.), and the survey of the subdivisional lines of Township 32 North, Range 15 West, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on November 15, 2007. The plat and/or field notes, in duplicate, of the dependent resurvey and surveys in Townships 35 and 36 North, Range 14 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on November 21, 2007. The plat, in duplicate (in two sheets), of the entire record, of the dependent resurvey and metes and bounds survey in Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 73 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on January 8, 2008. The plat and field notes, in duplicate, of the dependent resurvey of two mineral surveys in Township 42 North, Range 10 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on February 12, 2008. The plat, in duplicate (in two sheets), of the entire record, of the resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines and a portion of M.S. 20596, Big Stake Lode, in Township 22 South, Range 71 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on February 20, 2008. The plat, in duplicate, of the entire record of dependent resurvey of Mineral Survey 18826, Iron Mask No. 2 lode and the survey of a portion of the proposed center line of the Continental Divide Trail, in suspended Township 41 North, Range 6 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, was accepted on March 6, 2008. The plat, in duplicate, of the entire record of subdivision survey of west half of the northwest quarter of section 6, Township 33 North, Range 4 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on March 31, 2008. The supplemental plats (2), in duplicate, in section 30, T. 6 S., R. 77 W. and in section 25, T. 6 S., R. 78 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on March 31, 2008. Randall M. Zanon, Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Colorado. [FR Doc. E8-7057 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY-920-1430-ET; WYW 101899] Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; WY AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order
(PLO)No. 6693 for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 6693 withdrew 357.34 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the mining laws, to protect the Natural Corrals Archeological Site in Sweetwater County. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public meeting. DATES: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by July 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the BLM Wyoming State Director, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003-1828. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Booth, BLM Wyoming State Office, 307-775-6124, or at the above address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The withdrawal created by PLO No. 6693 (53 FR 49664 (1988)) will expire on December 8, 2008, unless extended. The BLM has filed an application to extend PLO No. 6693 for an additional 20-year term. The withdrawal was made to protect important archeological, historical, geological, and recreational values of the Natural Corrals Archeological Site, on public lands described as follows: Sixth Principal Meridian T. 21 N., R. 101 W. Sec. 18, lots 1, 2, and 3, W 1/2 NE 1/4 , E 1/2 NW 1/4 , NE 1/4 SW 1/4 , and NW 1/4 SE 1/4 . The areas described aggregate 357.34 acres in Sweetwater County. The purpose of the proposed extension is to continue the withdrawal created by PLO No. 6693 for an additional 20-year term to protect the archeological, historical, geological, and recreational values of the Natural Corrals Archeological Site. The use of a right-of-way, interagency, or cooperative agreement would not adequately constrain nondiscretionary uses which could result in permanent loss of significant values and irreplaceable resources at the site. There are no suitable alternative sites since the lands described herein contain the resource values that need protection. No water rights would be needed to fulfill the purpose of the requested withdrawal extension. Records relating to the application may be examined by contacting Janet Booth at the above address or 307-775-6124. For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this notice, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the proposed extension may present their views in writing to the BLM Wyoming State Director at the address noted above. Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BLM Rock Springs Field Office, 280 Highway 191 North, Rock Springs, Wyoming, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name or address from public review or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is afforded in connection with the proposed withdrawal extension. All interested persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on the proposed extension must submit a written request to the BLM Wyoming State Director within 90 days from the date of publication of this notice. If the authorized officer determines that a public meeting will be held, a notice of the time and place will be published in the **Federal Register** at least 30 days before the scheduled date of the meeting. This withdrawal extension proposal will be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4. Authority: 43 CFR 2310.3-1. Date: March 27, 2008. Michael Madrid, Chief, Branch of Fluid Mineral Operations, Lands and Appraisal. [FR Doc. E8-7050 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before March 22, 2008. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St. NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202-371-6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by April 21, 2008. J. Paul Loether, Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program. CALIFORNIA San Diego County Black, William, House—SDM-W-12 Locus A (CA-SDI-4669), Address Restricted, La Jolla, 08000343 COLORADO Chaffee County Bode—Stewart House, 803 F St., Salida, 08000344 Park County Trout Creek—Annex—Settele Ranch, (Ranching Resources of South Park, Colorado MPS), 3242 Co. Rd. 7, Fairplay, 08000345 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Garden Club of America Entrance Marker at Georgia Avenue, (Garden Club of America Entrance Markers in Washington, D.C. MPS) Georgia Ave. at Kalmia Rd. & Alaska Ave., Washington, 08000347 Garden Club of America Entrance Markers at Chevy Chase Circle, (Garden Club of America Entrance Markers in Washington, D.C. MPS), Reservation 335A, Washington, 08000346 Garden Club of America Entrance Markers at Westmoreland Circle, (Garden Club of America Entrance Markers in Washington, D.C. MPS), Reservation 559, Washington, 08000348 GEORGIA Barrow County Carlyle—Blakey Farm, 568 GA 211 NW., Winder, 08000353 Chatham County Mulherin—Righton Raised Tybee Cottage, 14 8th Pl., Tybee Island, 08000349 Fulton County Glenn Building, 110 Marietta St., Atlanta, 08000350 Memorial to the Six Million, 1173 Cascade Ave. SW., Atlanta, 08000351 Pickens County Pickens County Courthouse, 50 N. Main St., Jasper, 08000352 Polk County Northwest Cedartown Historic District, Roughly bounded by Jule Peek Ave., Spruce St., Wissahickon Ave., & Marshall St., Cedartown, 08000354 Tift County Tifton Residential Historic District, Roughly Bounded by 14th, Goff, & 2nd Sts. & Forrest Ave., Tifton, 08000355 IOWA Muscatine County West Hill Historic District, (Muscatine, Iowa MPS AD), Roughly bounded by W. 2nd St. from Pine to Ash, W 3rd St. & W. 4th St. from Chestnut to near Ash, Muscatine, 08000356 Pottawattamie County Pioneer Implement Company, 1000 S. Main St., Council Bluffs, 08000357 MARYLAND Baltimore Independent City Riverside Historic District, Bounded by Race St from W. S to Winder, E. to Webster, N. to Heath, E. to Boyle & N. to Fort then W. to Marshall, Baltimore (Independent City), 08000358 MISSOURI St. Louis Independent City Coca-Cola Syrup Plant, 8125 Michigan Ave., St. Louis (Independent City), 08000359 Judson, Frederick Newton, House, 3733 Washington Ave., St. Louis (Independent City), 08000360 NEW JERSEY Mercer County Golden Swan—True American, 101—107 S. Warren St., Trenton, 08000361 Trenton Friends Meeting House, 142 E. Hanover St., Trenton, 08000362 Middlesex County First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, 600 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, 08000363 Morris County Methodist Episcopal Church, 24 Madison Ave., Madison, 08000364 NORTH CAROLINA Bladen County Carver's Creek Methodist Church, 16904 NC 87 E., Council, 08000365 Buncombe County Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St., Black Mountain, 08000366 Caswell County Malone, James, House, 7374 U.S. 158, Leasburg, 08000367 Macon County Harbison, Thomas Grant, House, 2930 Walhalla Rd., Highlands, 08000368 Wilkes County Wilkes Hosiery Mills, 407 F. St., North Wilkesboro, 08000369 WISCONSIN Dane County Jensvold, Gulbrand and Bertha, House, 1033 WI 78, Perry, 08000370 [FR Doc. E8-7117 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-1123 (Final)] Steel Wire Garment Hangers From China AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Scheduling of the final phase of an antidumping investigation. SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1123 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from China of steel wire garment hangers, provided for in subheading 7326.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. 1 1 For purposes of this investigation, the Department of Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as “steel wire garment hangers, fabricated from carbon steel wire, whether or not galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with latex or epoxy or similar gripping materials, and/or whether or not fashioned with paper covers or capes (with or without printing) and/or nonslip features such as saddles or tubes. These products may also be referred to by a commercial designation, such as shirt, suit, strut, caped, or latex (industrial) hangers. Specifically excluded from the scope of this investigation are wooden, plastic, and other garment hangers that are classified under separate subheadings of the HTSUS.” For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigation, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabriel Ellenberger (202-205-3289), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter 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 ( *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.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background* .—The final phase of this investigation is being scheduled as a result of an affirmative preliminary determination by the Department of Commerce that imports of steel wire garment hangers from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigation was requested in a petition filed on July 31, 2007, by M&B Metal Products Company, Inc., Leeds, AL. *Participation in the investigation and public service list.* —Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of this investigation as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance during the preliminary phase of the investigation need not file an additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigation. *Limited disclosure of business proprietary information
(BPI)under an administrative protective order
(APO)and BPI service list.* —Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in the final phase of this investigation available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the investigation, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the investigation. A party granted access to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not reapply for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. *Staff report.* —The prehearing staff report in the final phase of this investigation will be placed in the nonpublic record on May 29, 2008, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of the Commission's rules. *Hearing.* —The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the final phase of this investigation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on June 12, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission on or before June 6, 2008. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 10, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission's rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony *in camera* no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. *Written submissions.* —Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission's rules; the deadline for filing is June 5, 2008. Parties may also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is June 19, 2008; witness testimony must be filed no later than three days before the hearing. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigation may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigation, including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or before June 19, 2008. On July 9, 2008, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before July 11, 2008, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission's rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II
(C)of the Commission's Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation must be served on all other parties to the investigation (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: This investigation is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: March 31, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-7011 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-749 (Second Review)] Persulfates From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year review, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that revocation of the antidumping duty order on persulfates from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). Background The Commission instituted this review on November 1, 2007 (72 FR 61907) and determined on February 4, 2008 that it would conduct an expedited review (73 FR 8903, February 15, 2008). The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation to the Secretary of Commerce on March 31, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3988 (March 2008), entitled *Persulfates from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-749 (Second Review).* By order of the Commission. Issued: March 31, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-7010 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-643] In the Matter of Certain Cigarettes and Packaging Thereof; 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 March 5, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Philip Morris USA Inc. of Richmond, Virginia. A supplement to the complaint was filed on March 26, 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 cigarettes and packaging thereof that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 68,502; 938,510; 1,039,412; 1,544,782; 1,651,628; 378,340; 865,627; 1,164,854; 894,450; 912,374; 912,375; 1,227,743; 1,897,685; and 1,602,699. The complaint, as supplemented, 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 and supplement, except for any confidential information contained therein, are 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: Kecia J. Reynolds, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone
(202)205-2580. 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 March 31, 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)(C) 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 cigarettes and packaging thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 68,502; 938,510; 1,039,412; 1,544,782; 1,651,628; 378,340; 865,627; 1,164,854; 894,450; 912,374; 912,375; 1,227,743; 1,897,685; and 1,602,699, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of Section 337; and
(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—Philip Morris USA Inc., 6601 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230.
(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: G.K.L. International SRL d.b.a. *all-cigarettes-brands.com,* M. Costin Str., 7, Chisinau, MD-2068, Moldova; Emarket Systems Ltd. d.b.a. *all-discount-cigarettes.com,* 7 Craig St., Belize City, Belize; Jamen Chong d.b.a. *Asiadfs.com,* BLK 162, #02-110, Bukit Batok, Street 11, 650162, Singapore; Tri-kita d.b.a. *Cheapcigarettes4all.com,* Mr. Andrey Schvedov, Kosmonavtov 104a, Nikolaev, NA 54001, Ukraine; Mr. Eduard Lee d.b.a. *Cigarettesonlineshop.com,* Kyrgyz-Israel Joint Enterprise Master, Prospect Mira 303, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 720001, Kyrgyzstan; Zonitech Properties Limited d.b.a. *Cigline.net,* Suite 31, Don House, 30-38 Main Street, Gibraltar; Eugenia Moskovchuk d.b.a. *Cigoutlet.biz,* Alcesia SRL, Str. Damian L.28, Chisinau, MD-2059, Moldova; Best Products Solution Limited d.b.a. *Dirtcheapbutts.com,* Suite B, 28 Harley Street, London WIG 9QR, United Kingdom; Cendano d.b.a. *Galastore.com,* Suite 2, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar 34203, Gibraltar; LMB Trading SA d.b.a. *k2smokes.ch,* Vicolo Maderno 3, Bissone, CH-6816, Switzerland; Ms. Svetlana Trevinska d.b.a. *Save-on-cigarettes.com,* 312 Spaska, 43667 Kiev, Ukraine; Zonitech Properties Limited d.b.a. *Shopping-heaven.com,* Suite 31, Don House, 30-38 Main Street, Gibraltar; G.K.L. International SRL d.b.a. *smokerjim.net,* M. Costin Str., 7, Chisinau, MD-2069, Moldova.
(c)The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Kecia J. Reynolds, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Suite 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 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 orders or both directed against the respondent. Issued: April 1, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-7005 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337-TA-642] In the Matter of Certain Catheters, Consoles and Other Apparatus for Cryosurgery, and Components Thereof; Correction to the Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Correcting amendment. SUMMARY: This amendment corrects a typographical error in the notice of investigation issued by the Commission on March 27, 2008. This notice corrects a typographical error in the title of the investigation. Therefore, the Commission is amending the notice to reflect the change in the title of the investigation, particularly, the word “catheter” to “catheters.” DATES: Effective on April 4, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission,
(202)205-2000 (e-mail: *marilyn.abbott@usitc.gov* ). Issued: April 1, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-6998 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Settlement Agreement Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on March 31, 2008, a proposed Settlement Agreement in the matter of *In re Marcal Paper Mills, Inc.,* Case No. 06-21886(MS), was lodged with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The proposed Settlement Agreement is between the United States and the purchasers of the Debtor's manufacturing facility in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The purchasers are Marcal Paper Mills, LLC and Marcal Manufacturing, LLC (“Purchasers”). The proposed Settlement Agreement will resolve certain matters related to the potential liability of the Purchasers under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* Pursuant to the proposed Settlement Agreement, the Purchasers will undertake steps to remediate environmental contamination at the facility and will pay $1,500,000 to the United States. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty
(30)days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Settlement Agreement. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either emailed 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 * In re Marcal Paper Mills, Inc., * D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-3-07683/5. The Settlement Agreement may be examined at the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 2, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007. During the public comment period, the Settlement 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 Settlement 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 number
(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 $5.75 (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. Maureen Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8-6954 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-15-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0016] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval 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 June 3, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Gary Schaible, National Firearms Act Branch, 99 New York Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20226. Request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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 agencies 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. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number:* ATF F 10 (5320.10). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Federal Government. Other:* Individual or households; business or other for-profit; State, local or tribal Government. The form is required to be submitted by State and local government entities wishing to register an abandoned or seized and previously unregistered National Firearms Act weapon. The form is required whenever application for such a registration is made.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 1500 respondents will complete a 30 minute form.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 3000 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 1, 2008. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E8-7087 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0021] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: Firearms Transaction Record Part II—Intrastate Non-Over-the-Counter. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval 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 June 3, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Barbara Terrell, Firearms Enforcement Branch, 99 New York Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20226. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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 agencies 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. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Firearms Transaction Record Part II—Intrastate Non-Over-the-Counter.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number:* ATF F 4473 Part II (5300.9). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Individuals or households. *Other:* Business or other for-profit. The form is used to determine the eligibility of a person to receive a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee and to establish the identity of the buyer. The form is also used in law enforcement investigations to trace firearms or to confirm criminal activity.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 500 respondents will complete a 20 minute form.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 165 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 1, 2008. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E8-7088 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Public Comment and Response on Proposed Final Judgment Pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), the United States hereby publishes below the comment received on the proposed Final Judgment in *United States* v. *Vulcan Materials Company and Florida Rock Industries, Inc.* , No. 1:07-CV-02044, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on November 13, 2007, together with the response of the United States to the comment. Copies of the comment and the response are available for inspection at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, 325 Seventh Street, NW., Room 215, Washington, DC 20530, (telephone
(202)514-2481), and at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, 333 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20001. Copies of any of these materials may be obtained upon request and payment of a copying fee. J. Robert Kramer II, Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. United States District Court For the District of Columbia United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Vulcan Materials Company and Florida Rock Industries, Inc., Defendants. Case No.: 1:07-CV-02044. Judge: Sullivan, Emmet G. Deck Type: Antitrust. Date Stamp: Plaintiff United States' Response To Public Comments Pursuant to the requirements of the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h) (“APPA” or “Tunney Act”), the United States hereby responds to the one public comment received regarding the proposed Final Judgment in this case. After careful consideration of the comment, the United States continues to believe that the proposed Final Judgment will provide an effective and appropriate remedy for the antitrust violations alleged in the Complaint. The United States will move the Court for entry of the proposed Final Judgment after the public comment and this Response have been published in the **Federal Register** , pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 16(d). On November 13, 2007, the United States filed the Complaint in this matter alleging that the proposed acquisition of Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (“Florida Rock”) by Vulcan Materials Company (“Vulcan”) would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18. Simultaneously with the filing of the Complaint, the United States filed a proposed Final Judgment and a Hold Separate Stipulation and Order (“HSSO”) signed by plaintiff and the defendants, consenting to the entry of the proposed Final Judgment after compliance with the requirements of the Tunney Act, 15 U.S.C. 16. Pursuant to those requirements, the United States filed its Competitive Impact Statement (“CIS”) in this Court, also on November 13, 2007; published the proposed Final Judgment and CIS in the **Federal Register** on December 4, 2007, *see United States* v. *Vulcan Materials Company and Florida Rock Industries, Inc.* , 72 FR 68189; and published summaries of the terms of the proposed Final Judgment and CIS, together with directions for the submission of written comments relating to the proposed Final Judgment, in *The Washington Post* for seven days beginning on December 16, 2007 and ending on December 22, 2007. The 60-day period for public comments ended on February 20, 2008, and one comment was received as described below and attached hereto. I. The Investigation and Proposed Resolution On February 19, 2007, Vulcan and Florida Rock entered into an agreement for Vulcan to acquire Florida Rock in a cash-and-stock transaction. For the next nine months, the United States Department of Justice (“Department”) conducted an extensive, detailed investigation into the competitive effects of the Vulcan/Florida Rock transaction. As part of this investigation, the Department obtained substantial documents and information from the merging parties and issued six Civil Investigative Demands to third parties. The Department received and considered more than 130 boxes of hard copy material and over 280,000 electronic files. More than 130 interviews were conducted with customers, competitors, and other individuals with knowledge of the industry. The investigative staff carefully analyzed the information provided and thoroughly considered all of the issues presented. The Department considered the potential competitive effects of the transaction on coarse aggregate sold in a number of different geographic areas, obtaining information about this product and these areas from customers, competitors, and other knowledgeable parties. The Department concluded that the combination of Vulcan and Florida Rock likely would lessen competition in the production, distribution and sale of coarse aggregate in eight different geographic markets. Coarse aggregate is crushed stone produced at quarries and used for such things as road base and the production of ready mix concrete and asphalt. There are no reliable substitutes for coarse aggregate, and to the extent that any substitutes exist they are already being used by customers to the fullest extent possible, and their use cannot be increased in response to an increase in the price of coarse aggregate. A small but significant increase in price would not likely cause coarse aggregate consumers to switch products or otherwise reduce their usage of coarse aggregate so as to make the price increase unprofitable. The eight separate geographic markets in which Vulcan's acquisition of Florida Rock would lessen competition substantially are: Northwest Atlanta, West Atlanta, Southwest Atlanta, South Atlanta, Southeast Atlanta, Georgia; Columbus, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and South Hampton Roads, Virginia. In each market, certain Vulcan and Florida Rock quarries competed with each other, and usually also with one or two other companies, to serve customers in that market, and customers with plants or jobs within that market were not able to turn to other suppliers because their quarries were too far away and their hauling costs were too great. As explained more fully in the Complaint and CIS, the acquisition of Florida Rock by Vulcan would have substantially increased concentration and lessened competition in the production, distribution and sale of coarse aggregate in each of the eight affected geographic markets. In the affected markets, the acquisition would have reduced the number of suppliers from four to three, from three to two, or from two to one; would have eliminated competition between Vulcan and Florida Rock; and would have increased the likelihood that Vulcan would unilaterally increase the price of coarse aggregate to a significant number of customers. In certain markets, the acquisition also would have facilitated coordination among the remaining coarse aggregate suppliers. In every affected market, it was likely that the acquisition would lead to higher prices. Therefore, the Department filed its Complaint alleging competitive harm in the coarse aggregate product market in each of the eight affected geographic markets, and sought a remedy that would ensure that such harm is prevented. For each of the eight affected geographic markets, the proposed Final Judgment requires the divestiture of a quarry serving that market, and in the case of South Hampton Roads also requires the divestiture of one distribution yard. The proposed Final Judgment in this case is designed to preserve competition in the production, distribution, and sale of coarse aggregate in each of the eight affected geographic markets. The proposed Final Judgment requires the divestiture of sufficient assets to prevent the increase in concentration that resulted from the combination of Vulcan and Florida Rock in each affected market. II. Summary of Public Comment and Response During the 60-day public comment period, the United States received only one comment, from the North Lamar County Citizens Association (“NLCCA”), relating primarily to a quarry located in that county. 1 No comment was received from any coarse aggregate customer located in any of the eight geographic markets, or anywhere else, or from any competitor selling coarse aggregate to such customers. Upon review, the United States believes that nothing in the comment warrants a change in the proposed Final Judgment or is sufficient to suggest that the proposed Final Judgment is not in the public interest. The comment asserts that the relief obtained by the United States in the Southeast Atlanta market is inadequate because it did not require the divestiture of Florida Rock's Lamar County quarry along with the divestiture of Vulcan's Butts County quarry. The United States addresses this concern below and explains how the remedy is appropriate. 2 1 *The NLCCA Comment came in two parts, the primary comment by letter dated January 12, 2008, and a supplement by letter dated January 14, 2008.* 2 *The comment also asserts that the quarry identified in the complaint as belonging to one of the defendants' competitors in the South Atlanta market, and located in College Park, Georgia, does not appear in the Mining Directory of Georgia put out by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and that the Association is “unaware of any such quarry.” The United States does not know why the College Park quarry does not appear in the list of quarries shown on the document attached by the Association. However, it does appear on the Georgia Department of Transportation's Web site, at http://wwwdot.state.ga.us/dotJconstructionImaterials-researchfDocuments/Pdf/qpl/qpl02.pdf* . A. Summary of the Comment Submitted by the NLCCA As the President of the organization, Jonathan P. Sexton, states in the NLCCA's comment, Department attorneys spoke with Mr. Sexton during the course of the investigation, and the United States was therefore aware of the Association's concerns about the Lamar quarry. In its comment, the NLCCA notes that the proposed Final Judgment does not mention the Lamar quarry, which according to the organization received the necessary permits for its operation only on November 9, 2007, four days before the filing of the Complaint and proposed Final Judgment. The NLCCA asserts that Vulcan “plans to serve southeast Atlanta with not only the Butts County Quarry but the huge 588.50 [acre] Lamar County Quarry,” and that allowing Vulcan to continue to operate the Lamar County Quarry “effectively nullifies the effect on competition of the divesting of the Butts County Quarry.” The comment states that “the Lamar County Quarry is centered between the Butts County Quarry and the Griffin Quarry,” and that there is “no major competition in this area of South and Southeastern Atlanta.” The NLCCA concludes by arguing that the proposed Final Judgment (the “Consent Agreement”) is “flawed and in error” because of its “failure to address competition in light of the Lamar County Quarry,” and that the defendants “should be required to divest of both the Butts County Quarry and the Lamar County Quarry.” B. Response of United States to the NLCCA's Comment The United States has carefully considered the NLCCA's comment, but disagrees that failure to require the divestiture of the Lamar quarry will have any adverse effect on competition. As noted in the comment, the three quarries nearest to one another in the area around Lamar County are:
(1)The Griffin Quarry, which had been owned by Florida Rock;
(2)the Lamar County quarry project, to the southeast of the Griffin quarry, which was being developed by Florida Rock; and
(3)the Butts County quarry project, still further to the east, which was being developed by Vulcan. The key fact is that the Griffin quarry and the Lamar County project were both owned by Florida Rock, and there would have been no competition between these two quarries whether or not Florida Rock had been acquired by Vulcan. The Butts County project, on the other hand, was being developed by Vulcan, and this quarry thus would have provided independent competition to the Florida Rock quarries in the area but for the acquisition. It is this competition—the competition provided by the Butts County quarry—that would have been removed by Vulcan's acquisition of Florida Rock. And it is this competition that the Final Judgment preserves by requiring that the Butts quarry project be divested. Requiring divestiture of the Lamar County quarry as well as the Butts quarry would go well beyond what is needed to restore competition in the Southeast Atlanta market, which is why the United States did not seek to have this divestiture included in the Final Judgment. III. Conclusion The issues raised in the public comment were among the many considered during the extensive and thorough investigation. The United States has determined that the proposed Final Judgment provides an effective and appropriate remedy for the antitrust violations alleged in the Complaint, and is therefore in the public interest. The United States will move this Court to enter the proposed Final Judgment after the comment and response are published. Respectfully submitted, Dated: March 18, 2008. Robert W. Wilder, Attorney. U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Litigation II Section, 1401 H Street, NW., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20530, Telephone:
(202)307-0924. Certificate of Service I, Robert W. Wilder, hereby certify that on the 18th day of March, 2008, I caused a copy of the foregoing Plaintiff United States' Response to Public Comments with attachments to be mailed, by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the attorneys listed below: Counsel for Defendant Vulcan Materials Company: Joseph D. Larson, Esquire, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP, 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019,
(212)403-1000, *JDLarson@wlrk.com* . Counsel for Defendant Florida Rock Industries, Inc.: Laura A. Wilkinson, Esquire, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, 1300 I Street, NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005,
(202)682-7005, *laura.wilkinson@weil.com* . North Lamar County Citizens Association: Jonathan P. Sexton, President, P.O. Box 516, Milner, Georgia 30257,
(770)474-9335, *jonsclerk@yahoo.com* . North Lamar County Citizens Association P.O. Box 516, Milner, Georgia 30257. “Quality Growth, Quality Life” January 12, 2008. *Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Na 1555474410048138605* . Maribeth Petrizzi, Chief, Litigation H Section, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1401 H Street, NW., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20530. Re: *USA DOJ* v. *Vulcan Materials Company and Florida Rock Industries, Inc.* , Case: I:07-cv-02044. Dear Ms. Petrizzi, My name is Jonathan Sexton. I am President of the North Lamar County Citizens Association. Please consider this to be our comment pursuant to the Tunney Act regarding the proposed consent decree and the merger of Vulcan Materials Company (Vulcari) and Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (FRI). I read the complaint and the impact with some interest. Let me bring to your attention a major issue that was left out of the impact statement with respect to the anti-competitive effect of this merger on the South Atlanta and Southeast Atlanta markets. In examining the proposed consent agreement with respect to the South Atlanta and Southeast Atlanta markets, there has been a glaring omission. In paragraph 2(B)(2)(d) and
(e)there is no mention of the FRI quarry in development in Lamar County. This quarry is only 9.89 miles from the Vulcan Butts County quarry that is mentioned and is being divested. The Lamar County Quarry is 23 miles from the FRI Griffin Quarry and 29 miles from the Vulcan Stockbridge Quarry. We know that the DOJ is aware of this quarry as I have personally had conversations with Helena Jolly (Gardner) regarding this specific quarry. The quarry received Georgia EPD surface, air, and water permits on November 9, 2007. (A copy of the permits are attached as Exhibit A). This quarry encompasses 588.50 acres in Lamar County and has been described by FRI in public hearings as “one of the best deposits of granite in the State of Georgia outside of Stone Mountain.” As discussed in the impact statement, the issue is competition and competitive pricing in the aggregate industry is typically determined by plant and service locations. Vulcan plans to serve southeast Atlanta with not only the Butts County Quarry but the huge 588.50 Lamar County Quarry. Allowing Vulcan and FRI to operate the Lamar County Quarry effectively nullifies the effect on competition of the divesting of the Butts County Quarry. Vulcan will have effectively ringed in and roped off the southeast Atlanta area from competition if it is allowed to operate this large Lamar County Quarry. Attached as Exhibit 2 is a map of quarries in the area. Flag A is the Butts County Quarry. Flag B is the Lamar County Quarry. Flag R is the Griffin Quarry. All of the blue flags expect for A are competitors. All of the orange flags are Vulcan and FRI quarries. As you can see, the Lamar County Quarry is centered between the Butts County Quarry and the Griffin Quarry. There is no major competition in this area of South and Southeast Atlanta. Page 2, January 12, 2008. There is also an error in paragraph 24 of the complaint and impact statement. Paragraph 24 of the complaint and paragraph 2(B)(2)(d) of the Impact Statement refer to an unnamed competitors quarry located in College Park, Georgia that acts as a competitor to Defendants. According to the Mining Directory of Georgia, 21st Edition, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, there is no such competitor's quarry in College Park, Georgia. We are unaware of any such quarry. Clearly, failure to address competition in light of the Lamar County Quarry makes the Consent Agreement flawed and in error with respect to decreasing competition and increasing prices in South and Southeast Atlanta. Defendants should be required to divest of both the Butts County Quarry and the Lamar County Quarry. Sincerely, Jonathan P. Sexton President, North Lamar County Citizens Association Cc: Honorable Emmet G. Sullivan, Judge, United States District Court for the District of Columbia BILLING CODE 4410-11-P EN04AP08.003 EN04AP08.004 EN04AP08.005 Maps appearing here in the comment are illegible upon reprinting. The maps are available at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, 325 Seventh Street, NW., Room 215, Washington, DC 20530,
(202)514-2481, and at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, 333 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20001. North Lamar County Citizens Association P.O. Box 516, Milner, Georgia 30257. “Quality Growth, Quality Life” January 14, 2008. Maribeth Petrizzi, Chief, Litigation II Section, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1401 H Street NW., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20530. Supplement To Comment Re: USA DOJ v. Vulcan Materials Company and Florida Rock Industries, Inc., Case: I:07-cv-02044. Dear Ms. Petrizzi, After sending our comment I realized there was no contact information included. Accordingly, below is my contact information. Also attached are photos showing that FRI has already begun working at the Lamar County Quarry. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Jonathan P. Sexton President, North Lamar County Citizens Association *Contact:* Jonathan P. Sexton. *Phone:* 770-474-9335. *Fax:* 770-474-7113. *E-mail: jonsclerk@yahoo.com* . Photographs appearing here in the comment are illegible upon reprinting. The photographs are available at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, 325 Seventh Street, NW., Room 215, Washington, DC 20530,
(202)514-2481, and at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, 333 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20001. [FR Doc. E8-6875 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-11-C DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on March 5, 2008, Rhodes Technologies, 498 Washington Street, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedules I and II: Drug Schedule Tetrahydrocannabinols
(7370)I Methylphenidate
(1724)II Codeine
(9050)II Dihydrocodeine
(9120)II Oxycodone
(9143)II Hydromorphone
(9150)II Hydrocodone
(9193)II Oripavine
(9330)II Thebaine
(9333)II Oxymorphone
(9652)II Noroxymorphone
(9668)II Fentanyl
(9801)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for conversion and sale to dosage form manufacturers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and must be filed no later than June 3, 2008. Dated: March 28, 2008. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7037 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on March 10, 2008, Siegfried (USA), Inc., Industrial Park Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedules I and II: Drug Schedule Dihydromorphine
(9145)I Amphetamine
(1100)II Methylphenidate
(1724)II Amobarbital
(2125)II Pentobarbital
(2270)II Secobarbital
(2315)II Glutethimide
(2550)II Codeine
(9050)II Oxycodone
(9143)II Hydromorphone
(9150)II Hydrocodone
(9193)II Methadone
(9250)II Methadone intermediate
(9254)II Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)
(9273)II Morphine
(9300)II Oxymorphone
(9652)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for distribution to its customers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such substances may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and must be filed no later than June 3, 2008. Dated: March 28, 2008. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7039 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Executive Office for Immigration Review [OMB Number 1125-0003] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: fee waiver request. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review
(EOIR)will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval 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 June 3, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact John Blum, Acting General Counsel, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice, Suite 2600, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041; telephone:
(703)305-0470. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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; —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. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Fee Waiver Request.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number:* Form EOIR 26A. Executive Office for Immigration Review, United States Department of Justice.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* An individual submitting an appeal or motion to the Board of Immigration Appeals. *Other:* None. Abstract: The information on the fee waiver request form is used by the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine whether the requisite fee for a motion or appeal will be waived due to an individual's financial situation.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 1,500 respondents will complete the form annually with an average of one hour per response.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 1,500 total burden hours associated with this collection annually. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D. Street, NW. Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 1, 2008. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E8-7089 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Executive Office for Immigration Review [OMB Number 1125-0004] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Alien's Change of Address Form: 33/BIA Board of Immigration Appeals, 33/IC Immigration Court. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review
(EOIR)will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval 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 June 3, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact John Blum, Acting General Counsel, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice, Suite 2600, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041; telephone:
(703)305-0470. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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; —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. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
(2)Title of the Form/Collection: Alien's Change of Address Form: 33/BIA Board of Immigration Appeals, 33/IC Immigration Court.
(3)Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: Form EOIR 33/BIA, 33/IC. Executive Office for Immigration Review, United States Department of Justice.
(4)Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: An individual appearing before the Immigration Court or the Board of Immigration Appeals. Other: None. Abstract: The information on the change of address form is used by the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine where to send notices of the next administrative action or of any decisions in an alien's case.
(5)An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 15,000 respondents will complete the form annually with an average of 3 minutes per response.
(6)An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 750 total burden hours associated with this collection annually. If additional information is required, contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 1, 2008. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E8-7090 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 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 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. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection for the following reports: Representative Payee Report (CM-623), Representative Payee Report, Short Form (CM-623S), and Physician's/Medical Officer's Statement (CM-787). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mr. Steve Andoseh, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202)693-0373, fax
(202)693-1451, e-mail *andoseh.steven@dol.gov.* Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. *Background:* The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
(OWCP)administers the Federal Black Lung Workers' Compensation Program. Under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (30 U.S.C 901) benefits due to a black lung beneficiary may be paid to a representative payee on behalf of the beneficiary when the beneficiary is unable to manage his/her benefits due to incapability, incompetence, or minority. The CM-623, Representative Payee Report is used to collect expenditure data regarding the disbursement of the beneficiary's benefits by the representative payee to assure that the beneficiary's needs are being met. The CM-623S, Representative Payee—Short Form is a shortened version of the CM-623 that is used when the representative payee is a family member residing with the beneficiary. The CM-787, Physician's/Medical Officer's Statement is used to gather information from the beneficiary's physician about the capability of the beneficiary to manage monthly benefits. This form is used by OWCP to determine if it is in the beneficiary's best interest to have his/her benefits managed by another party. The regulatory authority for collecting this information is in 20 CFR 725.506, 510, 511, and 513. This information collection is currently approved for use through October 31, 2008. II. *Review Focus:* The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses. III. *Current Actions:* The Department of Labor seeks the approval for the extension of this currently approved information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to determine if a beneficiary is capable and/or competent to manage his/her black lung benefits, and to ensure that the representative payee is using the benefits to meet the beneficiary's needs. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Representative Payee Report (CM-623), Representative Payee Report, Short Form (CM-623S), and Physician's/Medical Officer's Statement (CM-787). *OMB Number:* 1215-0173. *Agency Number:* CM-623, CM-623S, CM-787. *Affected Public:* Individuals or Households, Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions. *Total Respondents:* 2,100. *Total Annual responses:* 2,100. *Average Time per Response:* 46.9 minutes. Burden Estimates Form No. Number of respondents Number of responses Avg. time per response (min.) Burden hours CM-623 900 900 90 1,350 CM-623S 100 100 10 17 CM-787 1,100 1,100 15 275 Total 2,100 2,100 46.9 1,642 *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1,642. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: March 27, 2008. Hazel M. Bell, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E8-6963 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-CK-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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 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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS)is soliciting comments concerning the proposed revision of the “National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997.” A copy of the proposed information collection request
(ICR)can be obtained by contacting the individual listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Amy A. Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room 4080, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20212, 202-691-7628. (This is not a toll free number.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy A. Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer, 202-691-7628. (See ADDRESSES section.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97) is a nationally representative sample of persons who were born in the years 1980 to 1984. These respondents were ages 12-17 when the first round of annual interviews began in 1997; the twelfth round of annual interviews will be conducted from September 2008 to May 2009. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS)contracts with the National Opinion Research Center
(NORC)at the University of Chicago to conduct the NLSY97. The primary objective of the survey is to study the transition from schooling to the establishment of careers and families. The longitudinal focus of this survey requires information to be collected from the same individuals over many years in order to trace their education, training, work experience, fertility, income, and program participation. One of the goals of the Department of Labor
(DOL)is to produce and disseminate timely, accurate, and relevant information about the U.S. labor force. The BLS contributes to this goal by gathering information about the labor force and labor market and disseminating it to policymakers and the public so that participants in those markets can make more informed, and thus more efficient, choices. Research based on the NLSY97 contributes to the formation of national policy in the areas of education, training, employment programs, and school-to-work transitions. In addition to the reports that the BLS produces based on data from the NLSY97, members of the academic community publish articles and reports based on NLSY97 data for the DOL and other funding agencies. To date, more than 70 articles examining NLSY97 data have been published in scholarly journals. The survey design provides data gathered from the same respondents over time to form the only data set that contains this type of information for this important population group. Without the collection of these data, an accurate longitudinal data set could not be provided to researchers and policymakers, thus adversely affecting the DOL's ability to perform its policy- and report-making activities. II. Current Action The BLS seeks approval to conduct round 12 of annual interviews of the NLSY97. Respondents to the NLSY97 will undergo an interview of approximately one hour during which they will answer questions about schooling and labor market experiences, family relationships, and community background. During the fielding period for the main round 12 interviews, about 2 percent of respondents will be asked to participate in a brief validation interview a few weeks after the initial interview. The purpose of the validation interview is to verify that the initial interview took place as the interviewer reported and to assess the data quality of selected questionnaire items. The BLS proposes to record randomly selected segments of the main interviews and all validation interviews during round 12. Recording interviews can help the BLS and NORC to ensure that the interviews actually took place and that interviewers are reading the questions exactly as worded and entering the responses properly. Recording also can help to identify parts of the interview that might be causing problems or misunderstanding for interviewers or respondents. The BLS and NORC will not release any variables that are developed from the recording of the interviews to anyone not associated with the NLS program at the BLS or its contractors. Each respondent will be informed that the interview may be recorded for quality control, testing, and training purposes. If the respondent objects to the recording of the interview, the interviewer will confirm to the respondent that the interview will not be recorded and then proceed with the interview. During round 12, the BLS proposes to modify the financial and in-kind incentives offered to respondents to encourage greater cooperation both in the current round and in future rounds. The changes to the round 12 incentive structure are based on the results of an incentive experiment conducted during rounds 10 and 11. Other changes in round 12 include asking the political participation questions that were asked previously in rounds 8 and 10. The round 12 questionnaire includes an item in the health section and in the interviewer remarks section asking the respondent and interviewer, respectively, to code the respondent's skin color on a scale from 0 to 10. This information is useful for studying workplace discrimination and for assessing the risk of certain health conditions. III. Desired Focus of Comments The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in comments that: • 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. • 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 submissions of responses. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Agency:* Bureau of Labor Statistics. *Title:* National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997. *OMB Number:* 1220-0157. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. Form Total respondents Frequency Total responses Average time per response (min.) Estimated total burden (hours) Main Round 12 Interview 7,350 Annually 7,350 60 7,350 Round 12 Validation Interview 147 Annually 147 4 10 Totals 7,497 7,497 7,360 The difference between the total number of respondents and the total number of responses reflects the fact that about 147 respondents will be interviewed twice, once in the main round 12 survey and a second time in the validation interview. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they also will become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, DC, this 31st day of March, 2008. Kimberley Hill, Acting Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. E8-6965 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans' Employment & Training Service Veteran Employment Services Survey Proposed Collection; Correction AGENCY: Veterans' Employment & Training Service. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The Veterans' Employment and Training Service published a document in the **Federal Register** of March 5, 2008, concerning a proposed data collection under the Veteran Employment Services Survey. The document contained an incorrect submission deadline, and an incorrect total burden cost. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ruth M. Samardick,
(202)693-4706. Corrections
(2)1. In the **Federal Register** of March 5, 2008, in FR Doc. E8-4091, on page 11956, in the third column, in the first full paragraph, correct the submission deadline listed under the DATES caption to read: DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before Monday, May 5, 2008. 2. In the **Federal Register** of March 5, 2008, in FR Doc. E8-4091, on page 11957, in the first column, one paragraph before the signature line, correct the total burden cost (operating/maintenance) to read: *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $0. Dated: March 31, 2008. John M. McWilliam, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans Employment and Training. [FR Doc. E8-6964 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-79-P LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Notice of Availability of Calendar Year 2009 Competitive Grant Funds AGENCY: Legal Services Corporation. ACTION: Solicitation for proposals for the Provision of Civil Legal Services. SUMMARY: The Legal Services Corporation
(LSC)is the national organization charged with administering Federal funds provided for civil legal services to low-income people. LSC hereby announces the availability of competitive grant funds and is soliciting grant proposals from interested parties who are qualified to provide effective, efficient, and high quality civil legal services to eligible clients in the service area(s) of the states and territories identified below. The exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds and the date, terms, and conditions of their availability for calendar year 2009 have not been determined. DATES: See Supplementary Information for grants competition dates. ADDRESSES: Legal Services Corporation—Competitive Grants, 3333 K Street, NW., Third Floor, Washington, DC 20007-3522. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Program Performance by e-mail at *competition@lsc.gov* , or visit the grants competition Web site at *http://www.grants.lsc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Request for Proposals
(RFP)will be available April 11, 2008. Applicants must file a Notice of Intent to Compete
(NIC)to participate in the competitive grants process. Applicants must file the NIC by May 16, 2008, 5 p.m. E.D.T. The due date for filing grant proposals is June 2, 2008, 5 p.m. E.D.T. LSC is seeking proposals from:
(1)Non-profit organizations that have as a purpose the provision of legal assistance to eligible clients;
(2)private attorneys;
(3)groups of private attorneys or law firms;
(4)state or local governments; and
(5)sub-state regional planning and coordination agencies that are composed of sub-state areas and whose governing boards are controlled by locally elected officials. The RFP, containing the NIC and grant application, guidelines, proposal content requirements, service area descriptions, and specific selection criteria, will be available from *http://www.grants.lsc.gov* , April 11, 2008. LSC will not fax the RFP to interested parties. Below are the service areas for which LSC is requesting grant proposals. Service area descriptions will be available from Appendix A of the RFP. Interested parties are asked to visit *http://www.grants.lsc.gov* regularly for updates on the LSC competitive grants process (once at the site click on LSC Applicant Information then click on LSC Applicant Information System Bulletin Board). State Service area Alaska AK-1, NAK-1 American Samoa AS-1 California CA-12, CA-14, CA-31, MCA Connecticut CT-1, NCT-1 Delaware DE-1, MDE Florida FL-18 Guam GU-1 Hawaii NHI-1 Idaho ID-1, MID, NID-1 Iowa IA-3, MIA Kansas KS-1, MKS Maine ME-1, MMX-1, NME-1 Maryland MD-1, MMD Massachusetts MA-4, MA-10 Micronesia MP-1 Minnesota NMN-1 Mississippi MS-10, NMS-1 Nebraska NE-4, MNE, NNE-1 Nevada NV-1, MNV, NNV-1 New Hampshire NH-1 New Jersey NJ-8, NJ-12, NJ-15, NJ-16, NJ-17, NJ-18, MNJ Oregon OR-6, MOR, NOR-1 Pennsylvania PA-25 Rhode Island RI-1 Utah UT-1, MUT, NUT-1 Vermont VT-1 Virgin Islands VI-1 Virginia VA-15, VA-16 Washington WA-1, MWA, NWA-1 Wisconsin WI-2, NWI-1 Dated: April 2, 2008. Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President and General Counsel. [FR Doc. E8-7177 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7050-01-P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collection described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to OMB at the address below on or before May 5, 2008, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Desk Officer for NARA, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-5167. 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. NARA published a notice of proposed collection for this information collection on January 15, 2008 (73 FR 2545). No comments were received. NARA has submitted the described information collection to OMB for approval. In response to this notice, 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. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Court Order Requirements. *OMB number:* 3095-0038. *Agency form number:* NA Form 13027. *Type of review:* Regular. *Affected public:* Veterans and former Federal civilian employees, their authorized representatives, state and local governments, and businesses. *Estimated number of respondents:* 5,000. *Estimated time per response:* 15 minutes. *Frequency of response:* On occasion. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 1,250 hours. *Abstract:* The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1228.164. In accordance with rules issued by the Office of Personnel Management, the National Personnel Records Center
(NPRC)of the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA)administers Official Personnel Folders
(OPF)and Employee Medical Folders
(EMF)of former Federal civilian employees. In accordance with rules issued by the Department of Defense
(DOD)and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the NPRC also administers military service records of veterans after discharge, retirement, and death, and the medical records of these veterans, current members of the Armed Forces, and dependents of Armed Forces personnel. The NA Form 13027, Court Order Requirements, is used to advise requesters of
(1)the correct procedures to follow when requesting certified copies of records for use in civil litigation or criminal actions in courts of law and
(2)the information to be provided so that records may be identified. Dated: March 27, 2008. Martha Morphy, Assistant Archivist for Information Services. [FR Doc. E8-6970 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Guidance Regarding Prohibitions Imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Proposed Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement 08-1. SUMMARY: The NCUA is proposing to adopt an Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement
(IRPS)regarding prohibitions imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) (12 U.S.C. 1785(d)(1)). Section 205(d) of the FCU Act prohibits a person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or who has entered into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense, from participating in the affairs of an insured credit union except with the prior written consent of the NCUA Board. The proposed IRPS provides direction and guidance to federally insured credit unions and those persons who may be affected by Section 205(d) because of a prior criminal conviction or pretrial diversion program participation by describing the actions that are prohibited under the statute and describing the procedures for applying for NCUA Board consent on a case-by-case basis. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods (Please send comments by one method only): • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *NCUA Web Site:* *http://www.ncua.gov/news/proposed_regs/proposed_regs.html* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Address to *regcomments@ncua.gov* . Include “[Your name] Comments on Proposed IRPS 08-1” in the e-mail subject line. • *Fax:*
(703)518-6319. Use the subject line described above for e-mail. • *Mail:* Address to Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428. • *Hand Delivery/Courier:* Same as mail address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Canerday, Trial Attorney, Office of General Counsel, at the above address, by e-mail at *canerday@ncua.gov* or by telephone at
(703)518-6548. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Introduction Section 205(d) of the FCU Act prohibits, without the prior written consent of the NCUA Board, a person convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or who has entered into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense, from becoming or continuing as an institution-affiliated party, or otherwise participating, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union. The NCUA Board is proposing to issue guidance and provide additional information to the public regarding this provision in the form of an IRPS. NCUA believes public comment on this IRPS will be helpful, and NCUA encourages interested members of the public to provide their comments. NCUA also solicits input from the public as to whether the format of this guidance as an IRPS is appropriate or whether a regulation would be more suitable. B. Background Under Section 205(d)(1) of the FCU Act, except with the prior written consent of the NCUA Board, a person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or has agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense may not: • Become, or continue as, an institution affiliated party with respect to any insured credit union; or • Otherwise participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the affairs of any insured credit union. Section 205(d)(1)(B) further provides that an insured credit union may not allow any person described above to participate in the affairs of the credit union without NCUA Board consent. Section 205(d)(2) imposes a ten-year ban against the NCUA Board's consent for a person convicted of certain crimes enumerated in Title 18 of the United States Code, absent a motion by the NCUA Board and approval by the sentencing court. Finally, Section 205(d)(3) states that “whoever knowingly violates” (d)(1)(A) or (d)(1)(B) commits a felony, punishable by up to five years in jail and a fine of up to $1,000,000 a day. Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
(FDIA)contains a prohibition provision similar to Section 205(d) of the FCU Act. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC)and the Office of Thrift Supervision
(OTS)have published guidance regarding prohibitions imposed by Section 19 of the FDIA. 1 1 See, FDIC Statement of Policy Pursuant to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, (63 FR 66177) (Dec. 1, 1998) (FDIC's SOP) and also the FDIC's rules at 12 CFR part 303, subpart L and 12 CFR part 308, subpart M. And see also the OTS' rules at 12 CFR Parts 509 and 585. The NCUA Board has not previously adopted any policies or regulations concerning how it analyzes the conduct of an applicant when deciding whether or not to grant consent to participate pursuant to Section 205(d). Section 205(d) itself imposes no guidance or limitations on the information that the NCUA Board may consider. The Board has on occasion looked to the FDIC's SOP for guidance in the past when reviewing the limited number of prior requests for consent under Section 205(d). However, in light of several recent applications requesting the NCUA Board's consent pursuant to Section 205(d), the Board believes it may now be appropriate to issue its own guidance on this topic. In light of the FDIC's greater experience in this area, NCUA has drawn upon the FDIC SOP extensively in creating the proposed IRPS. NCUA is especially concerned that many insured credit unions, as well as institution affiliated parties, may not be aware of the prohibition imposed by Section 205(d). NCUA believes that the issuance of an IRPS will help put the credit union community on notice of Section 205(d) so that insured credit unions can properly screen prospective employees prior to making hiring decisions. Furthermore, credit unions that failed to adequately examine prospective employees before hiring will now be on notice of the need to examine their workforce to ensure their compliance with Section 205(d). NCUA recognizes that certain offenses are so minor and occurred so far in the past so as to not present a risk to the insured credit union. For that reason, NCUA is proposing to exclude certain de minimis offenses that meet specified requirements and juvenile offenses from the need to request consent from the Board. The IRPS also establishes the procedures that an applicant seeking the necessary approval of the NCUA Board must follow. The proposed IRPS requires that an application for the NCUA Board's consent “should thoroughly explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction or pretrial diversion program” and “demonstrate that, notwithstanding the bar, the person is fit to participate in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union without posing a risk to its safety and soundness or impairing public confidence in that institution”. The NCUA Board invites comments as to whether such an unstructured application or a more formalized application utilizing a form, similar to that used by the FDIC, is preferred. A copy of the FDIC form is attached. The proposed IRPS establishes that the burden of proof for convincing the NCUA Board to grant consent rests with the applicant. Further, the IRPS sets out the criteria and factors the NCUA Board will consider when reviewing requests for consent. Lastly, the proposed IRPS explains the appeal rights available to applicants if the NCUA Board withholds consent under Section 205(d). C. Regulatory Procedures Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that NCUA prepare an analysis describing any significant economic impact agency rulemaking may have on a substantial number of small credit unions. 5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* For purposes of this analysis, NCUA considers credit unions under $10 million in assets as small credit unions. Since the requirements in this IRPS are generally restatements of requirements in other laws, NCUA does not believe this proposed IRPS will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small credit unions. NCUA invites the public to comment on this issue. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed IRPS contains an application requirement. Any insured credit union that wishes to seek a waiver for a person who is prohibited under Section 205(d) because of a prior conviction for any crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such crime, must apply for the NCUA Board's written approval before such person may participate in its affairs. NCUA has not mandated any specific requirements for this application, but anticipates it will consist of a letter to the NCUA Board requesting approval and briefly describing the nature of the prior conviction or pretrial diversion, along with an explanation or justification as to why the Board should grant consent for the person's participation in the affairs of an insured credit union. Additionally, NCUA anticipates that insured credit unions submitting an application may also address the specific factors identified in this IRPS that the Board will consider when reviewing applications for consent. NCUA requests public comment on all aspects of the collection of information in this proposed IRPS, including whether a specific form should be required. NCUA believes that a relatively small amount of time will be necessary for the development of an application for consent under Section 205(d) because in many cases the persons prohibited will have in their possession copies of the necessary documentation pertaining to their prior convictions. In cases where the individuals do not have the necessary documentation, either the persons or the insured credit unions will have to contact the respective courts to obtain copies of the documentation. In addition to obtaining copies of documentation pertaining to the prior convictions, the insured credit unions must draft a letter to serve as the application to request the Board's consent. Based on the length of prior applications under Section 205(d), NCUA estimates a burden of two hours per insured credit union and will revisit this estimate in light of the comments NCUA receives. NCUA will submit the collection of information requirements contained in the IRPS to the OMB in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 44 U.S.C. 3507. NCUA will use any comments received to develop its new burden estimates. Comments on the collections of information should be sent to Office of Management and Budget, Reports Management Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202, Washington, DC 20503; Attention: Mark Menchik, Desk Officer for NCUA. Please send NCUA a copy of any comments you submit to OMB. The likely respondents are insured credit unions. *Estimated annual number of respondents:* 3. *Estimated average annual burden hours per respondent:* 2 hours. *Estimated total annual disclosure and recordkeeping burden:* 6 hours. NCUA invites comment on:
(1)The accuracy of NCUA's estimate of the burden of the information collections;
(2)Whether a specific form, similar to the attached form required by the FDIC, should be required for the information collections;
(3)Ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on insured credit unions, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(4)Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Recordkeepers are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)control number. NCUA is currently requesting a control number for this information collection from OMB. Executive Order 13132 Executive Order 13132 encourages independent regulatory agencies to consider the impact of their actions on state and local interests. In adherence to fundamental federalism principles, NCUA, an independent regulatory agency as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5), voluntarily complies with the executive order. This proposed IRPS applies to all credit unions, but does not have substantial direct effect 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. NCUA has determined that this proposed IRPS does not constitute a policy that has federalism implications for purposes of the executive order. The Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 1999—Assessment of Federal Regulations and Policies on Families The NCUA has determined that the proposed IRPS would not affect family well-being within the meaning of section 654 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act of 1999, Public Law 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681 (1998). By the National Credit Union Administration Board, on March 20, 2008. Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board. Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1752a, 1756, 1766, 1785. *Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement 08-1.* Guidance Regarding Prohibitions Imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act I. Background This Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement
(IRPS)provides requirements, direction, and guidance to federally-insured credit unions and individuals regarding the prohibition imposed by operation of law by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) (12 U.S.C. 1785(d)). Section 205(d)(1) provides that, except with the prior written consent of the National Credit Union Administration
(NCUA)Board, a person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or has agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense may not: • Become, or continue as, an institution affiliated party with respect to any insured credit union; or • Otherwise participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the affairs of any insured credit union. Section 205(d)(1)(B) further provides that an insured credit union may not allow any person described above to engage in any conduct or to continue any relationship prohibited by Section 205(d). The statute imposes a ten-year ban against the NCUA Board's consent for a person convicted of certain crimes enumerated in Title 18 of the United States Code, absent a motion by the NCUA Board and approval by the sentencing court. (Section 205(d)(2)). Finally, Section 205(d)(3) states that “whoever knowingly violates” (d)(1)(A) or (d)(1)(B) is committing a felony, punishable by up to five years in jail and a fine of up to $1,000,000 a day. This IRPS provides guidance to credit unions and individuals as to who is subject to the prohibition provision of Section 205(d). Similarly, the IRPS defines what offenses come within the prohibition provision of Section 205(d) and thus require an application for the NCUA Board's consent to participate in the affairs of an insured credit union. The IRPS also identifies certain offenses that will be excluded from Section 205(d) and do not require the NCUA Board's consent. In order to assist those who may need the consent of the NCUA Board to participate in the affairs of an insured credit union, the IRPS explains the procedures to request such consent, clarifies the duty imposed on credit unions by Section 205(d), and identifies the factors the NCUA Board will consider in deciding whether to provide such consent. Finally, the IRPS explains how an applicant could appeal a decision by the NCUA Board denying an application for its consent. II. Policies and Procedures Regarding Prohibitions Imposed by Section 205(d) A. Scope of Section 205(d) of the FCU Act 1. Persons covered by Section 205(d) • *Institution-affiliated parties.* Section 205(d) of the FCU Act applies to institution-affiliated parties, as defined by Section 206(r) of the FCU Act (12 U.S.C. 1786(r)), and others who are participants in the conduct of the affairs of an insured institution. Institution-affiliated party means:
(1)Any committee member, director, officer, or employee of, or agent for, an insured credit union;
(2)any consultant, joint venture partner, and any other person as determined by the Board (by regulation or on a case-by case basis) who participates in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union; and
(3)any independent contractor (including any attorney, appraiser, or accountant) who knowingly or recklessly participates in—
(A)any violation of any law or regulation;
(B)any breach of fiduciary duty; or
(C)any unsafe or unsound practice, which caused or is likely to cause more than a minimal financial loss to, or a significant adverse effect on, the insured credit union. (Section 206(r)). Therefore, all officials, committee members and employees of an insured credit union fall within the scope of Section 205(d) of the FCU Act. Additionally, anyone NCUA determines to be a de facto employee, applying generally applicable standards of employment law, will also be subject to Section 205(d). Under Section 206(r), independent contractors are considered institution-affiliated parties if they knowingly or recklessly participate in violations, unsafe or unsound practices or breaches of fiduciary duty which are likely to cause significant loss to, or a significant adverse effect on, an insured credit union. As a general rule, an independent contractor who influences or controls the management or affairs of an insured credit union, would be covered by Section 205(d). In addition, a “person”' for purposes of Section 205(d) means an individual, and does not include a corporation, firm or other business entity. • *Participants in the affairs of an insured credit union.* A person who does not meet the definition of institution-affiliated party is nevertheless prohibited by Section 205(d) if he or she is considered to be participating, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union. This is a term of art and is not capable of precise definition. As the OTS stated in the preamble to its regulation regarding Section 19 of the FDIA: Given the changes in banking, including financial modernization and the rapid pace of technology, a regulatory listing of activities that constitute participation is neither practical nor advisable. Accordingly, like FDIC's SOP, the interim final rule does not define precisely what activities constitute “participation.” Rather, agency and court decisions will provide the guide as to what standards will be applied. As a general proposition, however, participation will depend upon the degree of influence or control over the management or affairs of the [insured credit union]. Those who exercise major policymaking functions at [an insured credit union] would fall within this category. 72 FR 25948, at 25949 (May 8, 2007). NCUA agrees with that view and will likewise not define what constitutes participation in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union but rather will analyze each individual's conduct on a case-by-case basis to determine if their conduct amounts to participating in the affairs of an insured credit union. 2. Offenses Covered by Section 205(d) Except as indicated in paragraph (3), below, an application requesting the consent of the NCUA Board under Section 205(d) is required where any adult, or minor treated as an adult, has received a conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction for any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust (a covered offense), or where such person has entered a pretrial diversion or similar program regarding a covered offense. The following definitions apply:
(i)*Conviction.* There must be a conviction of record. Section 205(d) does not apply to arrests, pending cases not brought to trial, acquittals, or any conviction which has been reversed on appeal. A conviction with regard to which an appeal is pending will require an application until or unless reversed. A conviction for which a pardon has been granted will require an application.
(ii)*Pretrial Diversion or Similar Program.* A pretrial diversion program, whether formal or informal, is characterized by a suspension or eventual dismissal of charges or criminal prosecution upon agreement by the accused to treatment, rehabilitation, restitution, or other non-criminal or non-punitive alternatives. Whether a program constitutes a pretrial diversion is determined by relevant federal, state or local law, and will be considered by the NCUA Board on a case-by-case basis.
(iii)*Dishonesty or Breach of Trust.* The conviction or entry into a pretrial diversion program must have been for a criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust. “ *Dishonesty* ” means directly or indirectly to cheat or defraud; to cheat or defraud for monetary gain or its equivalent; or wrongfully to take property belonging to another in violation of any criminal statute. Dishonesty includes acts involving want of integrity, lack of probity, or a disposition to distort, cheat, or act deceitfully or fraudulently, and may include crimes which federal, state or local laws define as dishonest. “ *Breach of trust* ” means a wrongful act, use, misappropriation or omission with respect to any property or fund which has been committed to a person in a fiduciary or official capacity, or the misuse of one's official or fiduciary position to engage in a wrongful act, use, misappropriation or omission. Whether a crime involves dishonesty or breach of trust will be determined from the statutory elements of the crime itself. All convictions for offenses concerning the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution of or trafficking in controlled substances shall require an application for the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d). 3. Offenses *Not* Covered by Section 205(d)
(i)*De minimis Offenses.* Approval is automatically granted and an application for the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d) will not be required where the covered offense is considered de minimis, because it meets *all* of the following criteria: • There is only one conviction or entry into a pretrial diversion program of record for a covered offense; • The offense was punishable by imprisonment for a term of less than one year and/or a fine of less than $1,000, and the punishment imposed by the court did not include incarceration; • The conviction or pretrial diversion program was entered at least five years prior to the date an application would otherwise be required; • The offense did not involve an insured depository institution or insured credit union; and • The NCUA Board or any other federal financial institution regulatory agency has not previously denied consent under Section 205(d) of the FCU Act or Section 19 of the FDIA, respectively, for the same conviction or participation in a pretrial diversion program. Any person who meets the foregoing criteria must be covered by a fidelity bond to the same extent as other employees in similar positions. An insured credit union may not allow any person to participate in its affairs, even if that person has a conviction for what would constitute a de minimis covered offense, if the person cannot obtain required fidelity bond coverage. Any person who meets the foregoing criteria for a de minimis offense shall disclose the presence of the conviction or pretrial diversion program to all insured credit unions or other insured institutions in the affairs of which he or she intends to participate.
(ii)*Youthful Offender Adjudgments.* An adjudgment by a court against a person as a “youthful offender” under any youth offender law, or any adjudgment as a “juvenile delinquent” by any court having jurisdiction over minors as defined by state law does not require an application for the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d). Such adjudications will not be considered convictions for criminal offenses.
(iii)*Expunged convictions.* A conviction which has been completely expunged is not considered a conviction of record and will not require an application for the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d). B. Duty Imposed on Credit Unions Section 205(d) imposes a duty upon every insured credit union to make a reasonable inquiry regarding the history of every applicant for employment. NCUA believes that inquiry should consist of taking steps appropriate under the circumstances, consistent with applicable law, to avoid hiring or permitting participation in its affairs by a person who has a conviction or participation in a pretrial diversion program for a covered offense. The NCUA believes that at a minimum, each insured credit union should establish a screening process which provides the insured credit union with information concerning any convictions or pretrial diversion programs pertaining to a job applicant. This would include, for example, the completion of a written employment application which requires a listing of all convictions and pretrial diversion programs. When the credit union learns that a prospective employee has a prior conviction or entered into a pretrial diversion program for a covered offense, the credit union must submit an application requesting the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d) prior to hiring the person or otherwise permitting him or her to participate in its affairs. If an insured credit union discovers that an employee, official, or anyone else who is an institution-affiliated party or who participates, directly or indirectly, in its affairs, is in violation of Section 205(d), the credit union must immediately place that person on a temporary leave of absence from the credit union and file an application seeking the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d). The person must remain on such temporary leave of absence until such time as the NCUA Board has acted on the application. When NCUA learns that an institution-affiliated party or a person participating in the affairs of an insured credit union should have received the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d) but did not, NCUA will look at the circumstances of each situation to determine whether the inquiry made by the credit union was reasonable under the circumstances. C. Procedures for Requesting the NCUA Board's Consent Under Section 205(d) Section 205(d) of the FCU Act serves, by operation of law, as a statutory bar to participation in the affairs of an insured credit union, absent the written consent of the NCUA Board. When an application for the NCUA Board's consent under Section 205(d) is required, the insured credit union must file a written application with the appropriate NCUA Regional Director. The purpose of an application is to provide the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate that, notwithstanding the bar, the person is fit to participate in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union without posing a risk to its safety and soundness or impairing public confidence in that institution. Such an application should thoroughly explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction or pretrial diversion program. The application should also address the relevant factors and criteria the NCUA Board will consider in determining whether to grant consent, specified below. The burden is upon the applicant to establish that the application warrants approval. The application must be filed by an insured credit union on behalf of a person unless the NCUA Board grants a waiver of that requirement. Such waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis where substantial good cause for granting a waiver is shown. D. Evaluation of Section 205(d) Applications The essential criteria used by the NCUA Board in assessing an application for consent under Section 205(d) are whether the person has demonstrated his or her fitness to participate in the conduct of the affairs of an insured credit union, and whether the employment, affiliation, or participation by the person in the conduct of the affairs of the insured credit union may constitute a threat to the safety and soundness of the institution or the interests of its members or threaten to impair public confidence in the insured credit union. In evaluating an application, the NCUA Board will consider:
(1)The conviction or pretrial diversion program and the specific nature and circumstances of the covered offense;
(2)Evidence of rehabilitation, including the person's reputation since the conviction or pretrial diversion program, the person's age at the time of conviction or pretrial diversion program, and the time which has elapsed since the conviction or pretrial diversion program;
(3)The position to be held or the level of participation by the person at the insured credit union;
(4)The amount of influence and control the person will be able to exercise over the management or affairs of the insured credit union;
(5)The ability of management of the insured credit union to supervise and control the person's activities;
(6)The applicability of the insured institution's fidelity bond coverage to the person;
(7)For state chartered, federally insured credit unions, the opinion or position of the state regulator; and
(8)Any additional factors in the specific case that appear relevant. The foregoing criteria will also be applied by the NCUA Board to determine whether the interests of justice are served in seeking an exception in the appropriate court when an application is made to terminate the ten-year ban for certain enumerated offenses in violation of Title 18 of the United States Code prior to its expiration date. NCUA believes such requests will be extremely rare and will be made only upon a showing of compelling reasons. Some applications can be approved without an extensive review because the person will not be in a position to present any substantial risk to the safety and soundness of the insured credit union. Persons who will occupy clerical, maintenance, service or purely administrative positions, generally fall into this category. A more detailed analysis will be performed in the case of persons who will be in a position to influence or control the management or affairs of the insured credit union. Approval by the NCUA Board will be subject to the condition that the person shall be covered by a fidelity bond to the same extent as others in similar positions. In cases in which a waiver of the institution filing requirement has been granted to an individual, approval of the application will be conditioned upon that person disclosing the presence of the conviction to all insured credit unions or other insured financial institutions in the affairs of which he or she wishes to participate. When deemed appropriate, approval may also be subject to the condition that the prior consent of the NCUA Board will be required for any proposed significant changes in the person's duties and/or responsibilities. Such proposed changes may, in the discretion of the appropriate Regional Director, require a new application for the NCUA Board's consent. When approval has been granted for a person to participate in the affairs of a particular insured credit union and subsequently that person seeks to participate in the affairs of another insured credit union, approval does not automatically follow. In such cases, another application must be submitted. Moreover, any person who has received consent from the NCUA Board under Section 205(d) and subsequently wishes to become an institution affiliated party or participate in the affairs of an FDIC-insured institution, he or she must obtain the prior approval of the FDIC pursuant to Section 19 of the FDIA. E. Appeal Rights Following the Denial of an Application Under Section 205(d) If the NCUA Board withholds consent under Section 205(d), the insured credit union (or in the case where a waiver has been granted, the individual that submitted the application) may request a hearing by submitting a written request within 30 days following the date of the NCUA Board's action. The NCUA Board will apply the process contained in regulations governing prohibitions based on felony convictions, found at Part 747, Subpart D of Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, to any request for a hearing. The insured credit union (or in the case where a waiver has been granted, the individual that submitted the application) may also waive a hearing and request that the NCUA Board determine the matter on the basis of written submissions. BILLING CODE 7535-01-P EN04AP08.000 EN04AP08.001 EN04AP08.002 [FR Doc. E8-6031 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535-01-C NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Advisory Committee for Polar Programs (1130). *Date/Time:* May 29, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30, 2008, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1235. *Type of Meeting:* Open. *Contact Person:* Sue LaFratta, Office of Polar Programs (OPP). National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
(703)292-8030. *Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above. *Purpose of Meeting:* To advise NSF on the impact of its policies, programs, and activities on the polar research community, to provide advice to the Director of OPP on issues related to long-range planning. *Agenda:* Staff presentations and discussion on opportunities and challenges for polar research, education and infrastructure; program organization and balance; Antarctic Support Committee of Visitors; transformative research; and overall dimensions of NSF's IPY activity and how it relates to IPY activity worldwide. Dated: April 1, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7066 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Draft Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Issuance, Availability of Draft Regulatory Guide (DG)-1194. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Lintz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, telephone:
(301)415-4051 or e-mail: *MPL2@nrc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC)has issued for public comment a draft guide in the agency's “Regulatory Guide” series. This series was developed to describe and make available to the public such information as methods that are acceptable to the NRC staff for implementing specific parts of the NRC's regulations, techniques that the staff uses in evaluating specific problems or postulated accidents, and data that the staff needs in its review of applications for permits and licenses. The draft regulatory guide entitled “Guidance to Operators at the Controls and to Senior Operators in the Control Room of a Nuclear Power Unit” is temporarily identified by its task number, DG-1194, which should be mentioned in all related correspondence. This guide describes staffing practices and methods generally considered by the NRC to be satisfactory for complying with the Commission's regulations that require the presence of an operator at the controls of a nuclear power unit and a senior operator in the control room. These practices and methods are the result of NRC review of operating experience and they reflect the latest methods and approaches acceptable to the NRC staff. If future information results in alternative methods, the NRC staff will review such methods to determine their acceptability. II. Further Information The NRC staff is soliciting comments on DG-1194. Comments may be accompanied by relevant information or supporting data, and should mention DG-1194 in the subject line. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available to the public in their entirety through the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). Personal information will not be removed from your comments. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: 1. *Mail comments to:* Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. 2. *E-mail comments to: NRCREP@nrc.gov* . 3. *Hand-deliver comments to:* Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Federal workdays. 4. *Fax comments to:* Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at
(301)415-5144. Requests for technical information about DG-1194 may be directed to the NRC Senior Program Manager, M. Lintz, at
(301)415-4051 or e-mail at *MPL2@NRC.Gov* . Comments would be most helpful if received by June 6, 2008. Comments received after that date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the NRC is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date. Although a time limit is given, comments and suggestions in connection with items for inclusion in guides currently being developed or improvements in all published guides are encouraged at any time. Electronic copies of DG-1194 are available through the NRC's public Web site under Draft Regulatory Guides in the “Regulatory Guides” collection of the NRC's Electronic Reading Room at *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/* . Electronic copies are also available in ADAMS ( *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html* ), under Accession No. ML080220459. In addition, regulatory guides are available for inspection at the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR), which is located at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The PDR's mailing address is USNRC PDR, Washington, DC 20555-0001. The PDR can also be reached by telephone at
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(301)415-3548, and by e-mail to *PDR@nrc.gov* . Regulatory guides are not copyrighted, and Commission approval is not required to reproduce them. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 31st day of March, 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Andrea D. Valentin, Chief, Regulatory Guide Development Branch, Division of Engineering, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. [FR Doc. E8-7053 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. 040-09027] Notice of License Termination and Release of the Cabot Site in Reading, PA, for Unrestricted Release AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of License Termination and Site Release for Unrestricted Use. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theodore B. Smith, Reactor Decommissioning Branch, Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection, NRC, Washington, DC 20555; telephone
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(301)415-5369; or e-mail at *tbs1@nrc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction Pursuant to 10 CFR 2.106, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC)is providing notice that it is terminating license SMC-1562 for Cabot Corporation (Cabot or Licensee), and releasing the Cabot site in Reading, PA, for unrestricted use. The Licensee's request for an amendment to authorize decommissioning of the site in Reading, PA, was previously noticed in the **Federal Register** on October 28, 1998, (FR Doc. 98-28815) with a notice of an opportunity to request a hearing. Cabot provided a final radiological status survey and performed dose analyses to demonstrate the site meets the license termination criteria in Subpart E of 10 CFR part 20. In addition, NRC staff conducted independent measurements of residual radioactivity remaining at the site. The NRC staff has evaluated the Cabot license termination request, and has reviewed the results of the final radiological survey. The NRC staff has performed confirmatory measurements throughout the site property in order to verify that Cabot's previously approved decommissioning plan has been properly implemented. The NRC finds that the site cleanup meets the unrestricted release dose criteria in 10 CFR 20.1402, and concludes that the site is suitable for release for unrestricted use. Accordingly, the license for the Cabot Reading, PA site is being terminated. The staff prepared a Safety Evaluation Report
(SER)to support this action. II. Further Information In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's “Rules of Practice,” details with respect to this action, including the SER, are available electronically at the NRC's Electronic Reading Room at *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* From this site, you can access the NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS), which provides text and image files of NRC's public documents. The ADAMS accession number for the document, “Safety Evaluation Report for Issuance of Amendment No. 10 to Materials License No. SMC-1562, Cabot Corporation)” is ADAMS No. ML080650826. If you do not have access to ADAMS or if there are problems in accessing a document located in ADAMS, contact the NRC Public Document Room
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(301)415-4737, or by e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* These documents may also be viewed electronically on the public computers located at the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR), O 1 F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. The PDR reproduction contractor will copy documents for a fee. Dated at NRC, Rockville, MD, this 31st day of March, 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Keith I. McConnell, Deputy Director, Decommissioning Directorate, Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs. [FR Doc. E8-7049 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 28229; 812-13500] Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, et al.; Notice of Application March 31, 2008. AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”). ACTION: Notice of an application under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Act”) for an exemption from rule 12d1-2(a) under the Act. Summary of Application: Applicants request an order to permit funds of funds relying on rule 12d1-2 under the Act to invest in certain financial instruments. Applicants: Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Franklin California Tax-Free Trust, Franklin Capital Growth Fund, Franklin Custodian Funds, Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund, Franklin Floating Rate Master Trust, Franklin Global Trust, Franklin Gold And Precious Metals Fund, Franklin High Income Trust, Franklin Investors Securities Trust, Franklin Managed Trust, Franklin Municipal Securities Trust, Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund, Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc., (“FMSF”), Franklin New York Tax-Free Income Fund, Franklin New York Tax-Free Trust, Franklin Real Estate Securities Trust, Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio, Franklin Strategic Series, Franklin Tax-Free Trust, Franklin Templeton Global Trust, Franklin Templeton International Trust, Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, Franklin Value Investors Trust, Institutional Fiduciary Trust, Templeton China World Fund, Templeton Developing Markets Trust, Templeton Funds, Templeton Global Investment Trust, Templeton Global Opportunities Trust, Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund, Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. (“TGF”), Templeton Income Trust, Templeton Institutional Funds, Inc. (”TIFI”)(collectively, “Funds”), Franklin Advisers, Inc., Franklin Investment Advisory Services, LLC, Franklin Advisory Services, LLC, Fiduciary International, Inc., Franklin Templeton Investments Corp., Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC, Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited, Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC, Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC, Templeton Global Advisors Limited, Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (collectively, “Managers”) and Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. (“FTDI”). Filing Date: The application was filed on February 22, 2008. Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission's Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on April 25, 2008 and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission's Secretary. ADDRESSES: Secretary, Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090; Applicants, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California 94403-1906. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lewis Reich, Senior Counsel, at
(202)551-6919, or Nadya B. Roytblat, Assistant Director, at
(202)551-6821 (Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained for a fee at the Commission's Public Reference Branch, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1520 (telephone
(202)551-5850). Applicants' Representations 1. Each Fund is organized as a Delaware statutory trust or a Massachusetts business trust (except FMSF, TGF and TIFI, which are Maryland corporations) and is registered under the Act as an open-end management investment company. Each Manager is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., and serves as the investment manager for one or more Funds and directly manages their assets. FTDI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc, serves as principal underwriter of the Funds' shares, and is registered as a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Applicants request an exemption to the extent necessary to permit the Funds and their existing and future series and any other existing or future registered open-end management investment companies and their series that are in the same group of investment companies, as defined in section 12(d)(1)(G) of the Act, as the Funds (included in the term “Funds”) that may invest in other Funds (“Underlying Funds”) in reliance on rule 12d1-2 under the Act to also invest in other financial instruments that may not be securities within the meaning of section 2(a)(36) of the Act (“Other Investments”) consistent with their investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations. Applicants' Legal Analysis 1. Section 12(d)(1)(A) of the Act provides that no registered investment company (“acquiring company”) may acquire securities of another investment company (“acquired company”) if such securities represent more than 3% of the acquired company's outstanding voting stock or more than 5% of the acquiring company's total assets, or if such securities, together with the securities of other investment companies, represent more than 10% of the acquiring company's total assets. Section 12(d)(1)(B) of the Act provides that no registered open-end investment company may sell its securities to another investment company if the sale will cause the acquiring company to own more than 3% of the acquired company's voting stock, or cause more than 10% of the acquired company's voting stock to be owned by investment companies. 2. Section 12(d)(1)(G) of the Act provides that section 12(d)(1) will not apply to securities of an acquired company purchased by an acquiring company if:
(i)The acquiring company and acquired company are part of the same group of investment companies;
(ii)the acquiring company holds only securities of acquired companies that are part of the same group of investment companies, government securities, and short-term paper;
(iii)the aggregate sales loads and distribution-related fees of the acquiring company and the acquired company are not excessive under rules adopted pursuant to section 22(b) or section 22(c) of the Act by a securities association registered under section 15A of the Exchange Act or by the Commission; and
(iv)the acquired company has a policy that prohibits it from acquiring securities of registered open-end management investment companies or registered unit investment trusts in reliance on section 12(d)(1)(F) or
(G)of the Act. 3. Rule 12d1-2 under the Act permits a registered open-end investment company or a registered unit investment trust that relies on section 12(d)(1)(G) of the Act to acquire, in addition to securities issued by another registered investment company in the same group of investment companies, government securities, and short-term paper:
(1)Securities issued by an investment company that is not in the same group of investment companies, when the acquisition is in reliance on section 12(d)(1)(A) or 12(d)(1)(F) of the Act;
(2)securities (other than securities issued by an investment company); and
(3)securities issued by a money market fund, when the investment is in reliance on rule 12d1-1 under the Act. For the purposes of rule 12d1-2, “securities” means any security as defined in section 2(a)(36) of the Act. 4. Section 6(c) of the Act provides that the Commission may exempt any person, security, or transaction from any provision of the Act, or from any rule under the Act, if such exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors and the purposes fairly intended by the policies and provisions of the Act. 5. Applicants state that the proposed arrangement would comply with the provisions of rule 12d1-2 under the Act, but for the fact that the Funds may invest a portion of their assets in Other Investments. Applicants request an order under section 6(c) of the Act for an exemption from rule 12d1-2(a) to allow the Funds to invest in Other Investments. Applicants assert that permitting the Funds to invest in Other Investments as described in the application would not raise any of the concerns that the requirements of section 12(d)(1) were designed to address. Applicants' Conditions Applicants agree that the order granting the requested relief will be subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to approving any investment advisory agreement under section 15 of the Act, the board of trustees of the appropriate Fund, including a majority of the trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in section 2(a)(19) of the Act, will find that the advisory fees, if any, charged under the agreement are based on services provided that are in addition to, rather than duplicative of, services provided pursuant to the advisory agreement of any Underlying Fund or any other registered investment company that is not in the same group of investment companies as the Fund, in which the Fund may invest. Such findings, and the basis upon which the findings are made, will be recorded fully in the minute books of the appropriate Fund. 2. Applicants will comply with all provisions of rule 12d1-2 under the Act, except for paragraph (a)(2), to the extent that it restricts any Fund from investing in Other Investments as described in the application. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-6966 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Federal Register citation of previous announcement: [73 FR 17386, April 1, 2008]. Status: Closed Meeting. Place: 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC. Date and Time of Previously Announced Meeting: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. Change In the Meeting: Cancellation of Meeting. The Closed Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2008 has been cancelled. For further information please contact the Office of the Secretary at
(202)551-5400. Dated: April 1, 2008. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7069 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500-1] In the Matter of: The Alternative Energy Technology Center, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading April 2, 2008. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of The Alternative Energy Technology Center, Inc. Questions have arisen concerning the company's reliance on Rule 504 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 in conducting a distribution of its securities, and the accuracy and adequacy of statements in the company's press releases regarding its rights to certain technology. The Alternative Energy Technology Center, Inc., a company that has made no public filings with the Commission, is quoted on the Pink Sheets under the ticker symbol AETE, and has recently been the subject of spam e-mail touting the company's shares. The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of the investors require a suspension of trading in securities of the above-listed company. *Therefore, it is ordered,* pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT, April 2, 2008, through 11:59 p.m. EDT, on April 15, 2008. By the Commission. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. 08-1103 Filed 4-2-08; 10:16am]
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- Administrative review of orders and suspension agreements under section 751(a)(1) of the Act.§ 351.213
- Calculation of normal value of merchandise from nonmarket economy countries.§ 351.408
- Conversion of currency.§ 351.415
- Time limits for submission of factual information.§ 351.301
- Assessment of antidumping and countervailing duties; provisional measures deposit cap; interest on certain overpayments and underpayments.§ 351.212
- Disclosure of calculations and procedures for the correction of ministerial errors.§ 351.224
- Hearings.§ 351.310
- Written argument.§ 351.309
- Calculation of export price and constructed export price; reimbursement of antidumping and countervailing duties.§ 351.402
- Determinations on the basis of the facts available.§ 351.308
- Review procedures.§ 351.221
- New shipper reviews under section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act; expedited reviews in countervailing duty proceedings.§ 351.214
- Establishing business proprietary treatment of information.§ 351.304
- Access to business proprietary information.§ 351.305
- Protests other than under Rule 208 (Rule 211).§ 385.211
- Definitions applicable to part 207.§ 207.2
- Institution of investigation.§ 210.10
- The response.§ 210.13
- Service of process and other documents.§ 201.16
- Consent judgments in actions to enjoin discharges of pollutants.§ 50.7
- Application for bulk manufacture of Schedule I and II substances.§ 1301.33
- Payment on behalf of another; “legal guardian” defined.§ 725.506
- Notice of issuance.§ 2.106
- Radiological criteria for unrestricted use.§ 20.1402
U.S. Code
- Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings§ 552
- Congressional findings and declaration of policy§ 1361
- Congressional declaration of purpose§ 4321
- Federal agency responsibilities§ 3506
- Application for registration; verification§ 1051
- Federal Communications Commission§ 154
- Insurance Funds§ 1821
- Authority of Federal Reserve System§ 3105
- Repealed. Pub. L. 115–282, title IX, § 903(a)(2)(A)(i), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4354§ 4711
- Public assistance pilot program§ 777
- Priority to certain applications for public facility and public housing assistance§ 5153
- Duties of Commissioner§ 2
- Final determinations§ 1673d
- Preliminary determinations§ 1673b
- Definitions; special rules§ 1677
- Administrative review of determinations§ 1675
- Unfair practices in import trade§ 1337
- Definitions§ 9601
- Judgments§ 16
- Acquisition by one corporation of stock of another§ 18
- Congressional findings and declaration of purpose; short title§ 901
- Requirements governing insured credit unions§ 1785
- Definitions§ 601
- Public information collection activities; submission to Director; approval and delegation§ 3507
- Definitions§ 3502
- National Credit Union Administration§ 1752a
- Termination of insured credit union status; cease and desist orders; removal or suspension from office; procedure§ 1786
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- 5 CFR 1320
- 7 CFR 1.27(d)
- 435 U.S. 519
- 490 F. Supp. 1334
- 40 CFR 1503.3
- 35 CFR 215
- Pub. L. 108-447
- 41 USC 47(a)
- 41 CFR 51
- 41 USC 46-48c
- 117 F.3d 1401
- 899 F.2d 1185
- 346 F. Supp. 2d 1312
- 360 F. Supp. 2d 1339
- 113 F.3d 1220
- 1 CFR 51
- 50 CFR 216
- 37 CFR 2
- 40 CFR 1506.9
- Pub. L. 92-463
- 12 CFR 330
- 45 CFR 5
- 42 USC 2851-3
- 5 CFR 1320.1
- 7 CFR 331
- 42 CFR 73
- Pub. L. 101-646
- Pub. L. 104-332
- 33 CFR 151
- 42 USC 5121-5206
- 44 CFR 206.33(d)
- Pub. L. 107-295
- Pub. L. 109-347
- 5 CFR 1320.10
- 16 USC 668dd-668ee
- Pub. L. 105-57
- Pub. L. 103-454
- 108 Stat. 4791
- 25 CFR 83
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