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Code · REGISTER · 2008-04-09 · Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT · Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations. Notice of proposed rulemaking

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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S 73 69 Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2007-0915; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-13] Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Albuquerque, NM AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The establishment of an air traffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safety of Instrument Flight Rule
(IFR)operations at the Double Eagle II Airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify the docket number FAA-2007-09 15/Airspace Docket No. 07-AS W-13, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov.* You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office, (telephone 1-800-647-5527) is on the ground floor of the building at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Mallett, AMTI, CTR, Central Service Center, System Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone:
(817)222-4949. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: “Comments to Docket No. FAA-2007-09 15/Airspace Docket No. 07-AS W-13.” The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov.* Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at *http://www.faa.gov* or the Superintendent of Document's Web page at *http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.* Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling
(202)267-8783. Communications must identify both docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking
(202)267-9677, to request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 1 l-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. The Proposal This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 71, by establishing a Class D airspace area for IFR operations at Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The establishment of an air traffic control tower has made this action necessary. The area would be depicted on appropriate aeronautical charts. Class D airspace areas are published in Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9R, dated August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in the Order. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore,
(1)is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;
(2)is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and
(3)does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes controlled airspace at Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. ASW NM D Albuquerque, NM [New] Double Eagle II Airport, NM (Lat. 35°08′42″ N., long. 106°42′40″ W.) Dudle NDB
(LOM)(Lat. 35°13′02″ W., long. 106°42′46″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 7,500 feet MSL within a 4.3 mile radius of Double Eagle II Airport, and within 1 mile each side of the Double Eagle Runway 22 ILS localizer course, extending northeast from the 4.3 mile radius to the DUDLE NDB
(LOM)excluding that airspace within the Albuquerque International Airport Class C airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory. Issued in Fort Worth, TX on March 31, 2008. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, System Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. E8-7267 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration 21 CFR Part 1308 [Docket No. DEA-305P] RIN 1117-AB16 Control of Immediate Precursor Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Fentanyl as a Schedule II Controlled Substance AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)is proposing to designate the precursor chemical, 4-anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine
(ANPP)as an immediate precursor for the schedule II controlled substance, fentanyl, under the definition set forth in 21 U.S.C. § 802(23). Furthermore, DEA is proposing to control ANPP as a schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), pursuant to the authority in 21 U.S.C. 811(e), which states that an immediate precursor may be placed in the same schedule as the controlled substance it produces, without the need of addressing the “factors determinative of control” in 21 U.S.C. § 811 or the findings required in 21 U.S.C. 812(b). ANPP is the immediate chemical intermediary in the synthesis process currently used by clandestine laboratory operators for the illicit manufacture of the schedule II controlled substance fentanyl. The distribution of illicitly manufactured fentanyl has caused an unprecedented outbreak of hundreds of fentanyl-related overdoses in the United States in recent months. DEA believes that the control of ANPP as a schedule II controlled substance is necessary to prevent its diversion as an immediate chemical intermediary for the illicit production of fentanyl. DATES: Written comments must be postmarked, and electronic comments must be sent, on or before June 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: To ensure proper handling of comments, please reference “Docket No. DEA-305” on all written and electronic correspondence. Written comments via regular mail should be sent to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL. Written comments sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152. Comments may be sent directly to DEA electronically by sending an electronic message to *dea.diversion.policy@usdoj.gov.* Comments may also be sent electronically through *http://www.regulations.gov* using the electronic comment form provided on that site. An electronic copy of this document is also available at the *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site. DEA will accept attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Adobe PDF, or Excel file formats. DEA will not accept any file format other than those specifically listed here. *Posting of Public Comments:* Please note that all comments received are considered part of the public record and made available for public inspection online at *http://www.regulations.gov* and in the Drug Enforcement Administration's public docket. Such information includes personal identifying information (such as your name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter. If you want to submit personal identifying information (such as your name, address, etc.) as part of your comment, but do not want it to be posted online or made available in the public docket, you must include the phrase “PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION” in the first paragraph of your comment. You must also place all the personal identifying information you do not want posted online or made available in the public docket in the first paragraph of your comment and identify what information you want redacted. If you want to submit confidential business information as part of your comment, but do not want it to be posted online or made available in the public docket, you must include the phrase “CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION” in the first paragraph of your comment. You must also prominently identify confidential business information to be redacted within the comment. If a comment has so much confidential business information that it cannot be effectively redacted, all or part of that comment may not be posted online or made available in the public docket. Personal identifying information and confidential business information identified and located as set forth above will be redacted and the comment, in redacted form, will be posted online and placed in the Drug Enforcement Administration's public docket file. Please note that the Freedom of Information Act applies to all comments received. If you wish to inspect the agency's public docket file in person by appointment, please see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT paragraph. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Sannerud, PhD, Chief, Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537 at
(202)307-7183. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)is extremely concerned with the recent increase in the illicit manufacture and distribution of fentanyl, which has resulted in hundreds of fentanyl-related overdoses and fentanyl-related deaths in several areas of the country. DEA is proposing to designate the precursor chemical, 4-anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine
(ANPP)as an immediate precursor for the schedule II controlled substance fentanyl under the definition set forth in 21 U.S.C. 802(23). Under the immediate precursor provision in 21 U.S.C. 811(e), DEA may schedule an immediate precursor “without regard to the findings required by” section 811(a) or section 812(b) and “without regard to the procedures” prescribed by section 811(a) and (b). Because of the authority in section 811(e), DEA need not address the “factors determinative of control” in section 811 or the findings required for placement in schedule II in section 812(b)(2), and accordingly, DEA is not seeking comment on those factors and/or findings in this NPRM. This rulemaking proposes two actions. It
(1)proposes the designation of the precursor chemical ANPP as an immediate precursor for the schedule II controlled substance, fentanyl, under the definition set forth in 21 U.S.C. 802(23); and
(2)proposes control of ANPP as a schedule II substance pursuant to the authority in 21 U.S.C. 811(e). DEA is soliciting comment on these two proposed actions, as well as on any possible legitimate uses of ANPP that are unrelated to fentanyl (including industrial uses) in order to assess the potential commercial impact of scheduling ANPP. Background Fentanyl is a schedule II controlled substance. Fentanyl and analogues of fentanyl are the most potent opioids available for human and veterinary use. Fentanyl produces opioid effects that are indistinguishable from morphine or heroin, but fentanyl has a greater potency and a shorter duration of action. Fentanyl is approximately 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin, depending on the physiological or behavioral measure, the route of administration, and other factors. The legitimate medical use of fentanyl is for anesthesia and analgesia, but fentanyl's euphoric effects are highly sought after by narcotic addicts. Fentanyl can serve as a direct pharmacological substitute for heroin in opioid-dependent individuals. Fentanyl is a very dangerous substitute for heroin, however, because the amount that produces a euphoric effect also induces respiratory depression. Furthermore, due to fentanyl's greater potency, illicit drug dealers have trouble adjusting (“cutting”) pure fentanyl into non-lethal dosage concentrations. Heroin users similarly have difficulty determining how much to take to get their “high” and sometimes mistakenly take a lethal quantity of the fentanyl. Unfortunately, only a slight excess of fentanyl can be, and is often, lethal, because the resulting level of respiratory depression is sufficient to cause the user to stop breathing. Illicit Fentanyl-Related Deaths In 2005 and 2006, DEA saw a sharp increase in the seizures of illicit fentanyl. The distribution of illicit fentanyl or illicit fentanyl combined with heroin or with cocaine (i.e., a “speedball”) resulted in an outbreak of hundreds of confirmed and suspected fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the United States since April 2005, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)and medical examiners representing numerous cities and counties across the United States. DEA terms fentanyl-related deaths “suspected” until confirmed through the completion of an autopsy, a positive toxicological testing result for fentanyl in the blood, and the reporting of the death to the DEA. To address this emergency health situation, DEA published an Interim Final Rule “Control of a Chemical Precursor Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Fentanyl as a List I chemical” (72 FR 20039, April 23, 2007) to control N-phenethyl-4-piperidone (NPP), the chemical precursor to ANPP, as a List I chemical. As DEA discussed extensively in that Interim Final Rule, at least 972 confirmed fentanyl-related deaths, and 162 suspected fentanyl-related deaths, mostly in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania were initially reported to the DEA. The number of fentanyl-related deaths significantly decreased after October 2006 and continued at lower levels following control of the precursor NPP in 2007. From the information and data collected, there is a strong indication that the fentanyl in these confirmed and suspected fentanyl-related deaths is the result of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, rather than from fentanyl diverted from legal pharmaceutical manufacturers. Forensic testing of seized fentanyl drug exhibits can identify manufacture procedure markers such as benzylfentanyl and ANPP. The forensic data suggests that most of these fentanyl-related deaths are from fentanyl illicitly manufactured by the procedure called the Siegfried method, discussed in DEA's Interim Final Rule, which uses NPP/ANPP. Synthesis of Fentanyl DEA has determined from the forensic testing of seized illicit fentanyl that two primary synthesis routes ( *i.e.* , the Janssen synthesis route and the Siegfried method) are being used to produce fentanyl clandestinely. In 1965, Janssen Pharmaceutical patented the original synthesis procedure for fentanyl. The Janssen synthesis route is difficult to perform and is beyond the rudimentary skills of most clandestine laboratory operators. Only individuals who have acquired advanced chemistry knowledge and skills have successfully used this synthesis route. Forensic laboratories can determine whether fentanyl was manufactured illicitly by the Janssen route by detecting the impurity benzylfentanyl in the tested fentanyl drug exhibit. In the early 1980s, an alternate route for fentanyl synthesis was published in the scientific literature; it uses N-phenethyl-4-piperidone
(NPP)as the starting material. The NPP synthesis route is described on the Internet and is referred to as the Siegfried method. The chemical intermediary ANPP is produced during the synthesis and is the immediate precursor used in the illicit manufacture of fentanyl in the last stage of the Siegfried method. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 1 (CASRN) for ANPP is 21409-26-7. The detection of the impurity 4-anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine
(ANPP)without the presence of benzylfentanyl in the fentanyl drug exhibit suggests that the fentanyl was manufactured by the Siegfried method (or a modified version) that produces the precursor ANPP and then converts ANPP directly to fentanyl. (A small amount of ANPP is not consumed in the last reaction in the synthesis, and thus a trace amount of ANPP remains in the fentanyl.) 1 The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN) is created by the Chemical Abstracts Service
(CAS)Division of the American Chemical Society and is part of an automated information system housing data and information on specific, definable chemical substances. The CASRN provides consistent and unambiguous identification of chemicals and facilitates sharing of chemical information. The increase in street-level fentanyl may be the result of the relative ease with which fentanyl can be produced via the Siegfried method and the widespread distribution of the Siegfried method on the Internet. Preliminary data indicate that the majority of the deaths in the current fentanyl outbreak have resulted from the distribution of illicit fentanyl made by the Siegfried method and marked by traces of ANPP rather than benzylfentanyl. Role of ANPP in Synthesis of Fentanyl Since 2000, four of the five domestic fentanyl clandestine laboratories seized by law enforcement agents have used the Siegfried method or a modified version of the Siegfried method in manufacturing fentanyl. The amount of illicit fentanyl and precursor chemicals found at these four laboratories could have generated a total of 5,800 grams of illicit fentanyl. Since fentanyl is potent in sub-milligram quantities, the subsequent “cutting” of 5,800 grams of illicit fentanyl would be sufficient to make about 46 million fentanyl doses. The precursor chemical NPP is the starting material utilized in the Siegfried method of synthesizing fentanyl, both in industry and in illicit drug laboratories. Under a separate rulemaking published April 23, 2007 (72 FR 20039), DEA has controlled the precursor NPP as a List I chemical under the regulatory control provisions of the CSA (21 CFR part 1300). During the production process, the starting material, NPP, is subjected to a series of chemical reactions in order to produce the intermediary chemical ANPP. The ANPP is then subjected to a simple chemical reaction resulting in the synthesis of fentanyl. DEA has not identified any industrial uses for ANPP and believes that ANPP is only produced as a chemical intermediary in the production of fentanyl, either in the legitimate production of pharmaceutical fentanyl or the illicit production of fentanyl in clandestine laboratories. ANPP is, therefore, an immediate chemical intermediary in the synthesis of fentanyl and is produced primarily for this purpose. DEA is proposing to control ANPP as a schedule II controlled substance in an effort to prevent its use in production of illicit fentanyl. DEA believes control is necessary to prevent unscrupulous chemists from synthesizing and distributing ANPP (as an unregulated material), and selling it through the Internet and other channels to individuals who may wish to acquire an unregulated precursor for fentanyl synthesis. DEA believes this action is also advisable in order to deter the theft of ANPP from legitimate pharmaceutical firms where it is generated in the course of fentanyl production. It has been determined by DEA's Office of Forensic Sciences that ANPP can also be produced through synthetic pathways that do not require NPP as the starting material. Therefore, DEA believes that controlling ANPP directly is necessary to prevent the illicit production of fentanyl. Designation as an Immediate Precursor Under 21 U.S.C. 811(e), the Attorney General may place an immediate precursor into the same schedule as the controlled substance that the immediate precursor is used to make. The substance must meet the requirements of an immediate precursor under 21 U.S.C. 802(23). The term “immediate precursor” as defined in 21 U.S.C. 802(23) means a substance:
(A)Which the Attorney General has found to be and by regulation designated as being the principal compound used, or produced primarily for use, in the manufacture of a controlled substance;
(B)Which is an immediate chemical intermediary used or likely to be used in the manufacture of such controlled substance; and
(C)The control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit the manufacture of such controlled substance. DEA finds that ANPP meets the three criteria for the definition of an immediate precursor under 21 U.S.C 802(23). First, DEA finds that ANPP is produced primarily for use in the manufacture of the schedule II controlled substance fentanyl. As stated in the preceding section, under the Siegfried method, ANPP is typically produced from the starting material NPP and is then subjected to a simple one-step chemical reaction to obtain the schedule II controlled substance fentanyl. DEA has not identified any industrial or other uses for ANPP and believes that it is produced primarily during the synthesis of fentanyl. Second, DEA finds that ANPP is an immediate chemical intermediary used in the manufacture of the controlled substance fentanyl. As stated earlier, ANPP is produced as an intermediary in the fentanyl synthetic pathway. After it is synthesized, the ANPP is subjected to a simple chemical reaction that converts it directly to fentanyl. Third, DEA finds that controlling ANPP is necessary to prevent, curtail, and limit the unlawful manufacture of the controlled substance fentanyl. As noted above, DEA believes this action is necessary to assist in preventing the possible theft of ANPP from legitimate pharmaceutical firms where it is a chemical intermediary generated for fentanyl production. As a schedule II substance, ANPP will be safeguarded to the same degree that pharmaceutical firms now safeguard the fentanyl that they produce. DEA believes this increased level of security is necessary to prevent diversion of ANPP. As noted previously, ANPP can also be produced through synthetic pathways that do not require NPP as the precursor material. Accordingly, DEA believes control is necessary to prevent unscrupulous chemists from synthesizing ANPP and selling it (as an unregulated material) through the Internet and other channels to individuals who may wish to acquire an unregulated precursor for fentanyl synthesis, in order to circumvent the regulation of NPP as a List I chemical. DEA believes that the control of ANPP is necessary to prevent its production and use in the illicit production of fentanyl. Therefore, DEA is proposing the designation of ANPP as an immediate precursor of fentanyl pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 802(23) and 21 U.S.C. 811(e). Proposed Placement in Schedule II—Findings Required Under CSA Immediate Precursor Provisions Under the authority in 21 U.S.C. 811(e), once ANPP is designated as an immediate precursor under 21 U.S.C. 802(23), it may be placed directly into schedule II (or a schedule with a higher numerical designation). The immediate precursor provision in 21 U.S.C. 811(e) permits DEA to schedule an immediate precursor “without regard to the findings required by” § 811(a) or section 812(b) and “without regard to the procedures” prescribed by section 811(a) and (b). Accordingly, DEA need not address the “factors determinative of control” in section 811 or the findings required for placement in schedule II in section 812(b)(2). 2 2 Under administrative scheduling of a substance pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(c), DEA must consider the “factors determinative of control.” The DEA must consider the following factors with respect to each drug or other substance proposed to be controlled in a schedule:
(1)Its actual or relative potential for abuse;
(2)Scientific evidence of its pharmacological effect, if known;
(3)The state of current scientific knowledge regarding the drug or other substance;
(4)Its history and current pattern of abuse;
(5)The scope, duration, and significance of abuse;
(6)What, if any, risk there is to the public health;
(7)Its psychic or physiological dependence liability; and
(8)Whether the substance is an immediate precursor of a substance already controlled. 21 U.S.C. 811(e) specifies that none of these factors must be considered, however, in the control of an “immediate precursor.” Furthermore, if ANPP is designated as an “immediate precursor” for the schedule II controlled substance fentanyl, section 811(e) specifies that DEA does not need to make the findings required under section 812(b)(2) for schedule II controlled substances. 3 3 The findings for schedule II include
(A)the drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse;
(B)the drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and
(C)abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Based on the finding that ANPP is an “immediate precursor” for fentanyl, DEA proposes to place ANPP directly into schedule II. Therefore, DEA is not seeking comments regarding these factors and findings. Requirements for Handling Schedule II Substances The proposed scheduling of ANPP as an immediate precursor would subject ANPP to all of the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, importing, and exporting of a schedule II controlled substance. Therefore, DEA is soliciting comment from manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and researchers on the regulatory burden to legitimate commercial activities that would result from the proposed placement of ANPP in schedule II of the CSA. To date DEA has not identified any legitimate industrial use for ANPP, other than its role as an intermediary chemical in the production of fentanyl by the pharmaceutical industry. If ANPP is used only to manufacture fentanyl, the potential regulation of ANPP as an immediate precursor will not represent a new, major regulatory burden because fentanyl manufacturers have already implemented the CSA requirements for schedule II substances. For example, since fentanyl is a schedule II controlled substance, these firms will already be schedule II registrants and will already have adequate schedule II security. As a result of this rulemaking, these firms will need to begin storing ANPP under the same security controls already used for the final product fentanyl. The impact upon legitimate industry of controlling ANPP as a schedule II substance should be minimal. If ANPP is placed in schedule II, the regulatory requirements will include the following: *Registration.* Any person who manufactures, distributes, dispenses, imports, or exports ANPP, engages in research with respect to ANPP, or proposes to engage in such activities would be required to submit an application for schedule II registration in accordance with 21 CFR part 1301. *Security.* ANPP would be subject to schedule II security requirements. In order to prevent diversion, ANPP would have to be manufactured, distributed, and stored in accordance with the standards for physical security and the operating procedures set forth in 21 CFR 1301.71, 1301.72(a), (c), and (d), 1301.73, 1301.74, 1301.75(b) and (c), 1301.76, and 1301.77. This rule does not propose any new security requirements for schedule II controlled substances. The following existing security requirements are provided for informational purposes only. Existing DEA physical security regulations require that, for schedule I and II controlled substances, raw material, bulk materials awaiting further processing, and finished products be stored in either a safe or steel cabinet (if the quantity is small) or in a vault (21 CFR 1301.72). DEA regulations set forth specific requirements regarding these structures. Controlled substances must be stored in these facilities during the manufacturing process except where a continuous manufacturing process should not be interrupted (21 CFR 1301.73). Secure storage areas are required to have an alarm system which, upon attempted unauthorized entry, shall transmit a signal directly to a central protection company or to a local or state police agency which has a legal duty to respond, or a 24-hour control station operated by the registrant, or other protection as approved by DEA (21 CFR 1301.72(a)(1)(iii), 1301.72(a)(3)(iv)). The controlled substances storage areas are required to be accessible only to an absolute minimum number of specifically authorized employees (21 CFR 1301.72(d)). When it is necessary for other personnel or guests to be present in, or pass through, such secure areas, the registrant shall provide for adequate observation of the area by an employee (21 CFR 1301.72(d), 1301.73(c)). *Labeling and Packaging.* All labels and labeling for commercial containers of ANPP that are distributed would be required to comply with the requirements of 21 CFR 1302.03-1302.07. *Quotas.* Quotas for ANPP would be established pursuant to 21 CFR part 1303. *Inventory.* Every registrant who possesses any quantity of ANPP would be required to keep an inventory of all stocks of the substance on hand pursuant to 21 CFR 1304.03, 1304.04 and 1304.11. *Records.* All registrants would be required to keep records pursuant to 21 CFR 1304.03, 1304.04, and 1304.21-1304.23. *Reports.* All registrants would be required to submit reports in accordance with 21 CFR 1304.33. *Orders.* All registrants involved in the distribution of ANPP would be required to comply with the order requirements of 21 CFR part 1305. *Importation and Exportation.* All registrants involved in the importation and exportation of ANPP would be required to comply with 21 CFR part 1312. *Prescriptions.* All prescriptions for ANPP or prescriptions for products containing ANPP would be required to be issued pursuant to 21 CFR 1306.03-1306.06 and 21 CFR 1306.11-1306.15. *Criminal Liability.* Any activity with ANPP in violation of or not authorized under the Controlled Substances Act or the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act would be unlawful and potentially subject to criminal penalties (21 U.S.C. §§ 841-863 and 959-964). Solicitation of Information As part of this rulemaking, DEA is soliciting information on any possible legitimate uses of ANPP unrelated to fentanyl (including industrial uses) in order to assess the potential commercial impact of scheduling ANPP. DEA has searched information in the public domain for legitimate uses of ANPP and has not documented any legitimate commercial uses for ANPP other than as an intermediary chemical in the production of fentanyl. DEA seeks, however, to document any unpublicized use(s) and other proprietary use(s) of ANPP that are not in the public domain. Therefore, DEA is soliciting comment on the uses of ANPP in the legitimate marketplace. DEA is soliciting input from all potentially affected parties regarding:
(1)The types of legitimate industries using ANPP;
(2)the legitimate uses of ANPP;
(3)the size of the domestic market for ANPP;
(4)the number of manufacturers of ANPP;
(5)the number of distributors of ANPP;
(6)the level of import and export of ANPP;
(7)the potential burden these proposed regulatory controls of ANPP may have on legitimate commercial activities;
(8)the potential number of individuals/firms that may be adversely affected by these proposed regulatory controls (particularly with respect to the impact on small businesses); and
(9)any other information on the manner of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, storage, disposal, and uses of ANPP by industry and others. DEA invites all interested parties to provide any information on any legitimate uses of ANPP in industry, commerce, academia, research and development, or other applications. DEA seeks both quantitative and qualitative data. Handling of Confidential or Proprietary Information Confidential or proprietary information may be submitted as part of a comment regarding this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Please see the “POSTING OF PUBLIC COMMENTS” section above for a discussion of the identification and redaction of confidential business information and personally identifying information. Regulatory Certifications Regulatory Flexibility and Small Business Concerns The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) requires agencies to determine whether a proposed rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. If an agency finds that there is a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the agency must consider whether alternative approaches could mitigate the impact on small entities. The size criteria for small entities are defined by the Small Business Administration
(SBA)in 13 CFR 121.201. DEA has not identified any legitimate industrial use for ANPP, other than its role as an intermediary chemical in the production of fentanyl by the pharmaceutical industry. DEA has not identified any firms that import, export, or distribute ANPP. If ANPP is used only to manufacture fentanyl, the potential regulation of ANPP as an immediate precursor will not represent a new, major regulatory burden, because fentanyl manufacturers have already implemented the CSA requirements for the handling of schedule II substances. Consequently, DEA believes the proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. However, DEA is nonetheless seeking comment on whether there are uses for ANPP not known to DEA that could be impaired by this proposed rule and result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Executive Order 12988 This regulation meets the applicable standards set forth in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 Civil Justice Reform. Executive Order 13132 This rulemaking does not preempt or modify any provision of state law; nor does it impose enforcement responsibilities on any state; nor does it diminish the power of any state to enforce its own laws. Accordingly, this rulemaking does not have federalism implications warranting the application of Executive Order 13132. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This rule will not result in the expenditure by state, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $120,000,000 or more (adjusted for inflation) in any one year, and will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions are deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. Congressional Review Act This rule is not a major rule as defined by Section 804 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Congressional Review Act). This rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; a major increase in cost or prices; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-based companies in domestic and export markets. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 1308 Administrative practice and procedure, Drug traffic control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set out above, 21 CFR part 1308 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 1308—SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 1. The authority citation for part 1308 continues to read as follows: Authority: 21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b) unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 1308.12 is proposed to be amended by adding a new paragraph
(3)to read as follows: § 1308.12 Schedule II.
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(3)Immediate precursor to fentanyl:
(i)4-anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine
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(ii)[Reserved] Dated: March 14, 2008. Michele M. Leonhart, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. E8-7391 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR Parts 26, 27 RIN 1076-AE88 Job Placement and Training AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This rule would consolidate requirements governing the Employment Assistance Program and the Adult Vocational Training Program. These programs assist Indian people to obtain job skills and to obtain and retain permanent employment. Combining these regulations will be consistent with changes to the Department's budget, which has combined these two regulations into one line item. DATES: Submit comments on or before *July 8, 2008.* ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Robert W. Middleton, PhD, Director, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, either by facsimile at
(202)208-4564, or by mail to 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., Mailstop 20-SIB, Washington, DC 20245 or via the Federal rule making portal at *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments on the information collection burden, including comments on or requests for copies of the [name of application form], are separate from those on the substance of the rule. Send comments on the information collection burden to: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior Office of Management & Budget, e-mail: *oira_docket@omb.eop.gov* , or
(202)395-6566 (fax). Please also send a copy of your comments to BIA at one of the addresses shown above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may request further information or obtain copies of the proposed information collection request from Lynn Forcia, Chief, Division of Workforce Development, telephone
(202)219-5270 or Jody Garrison, Manpower Development Specialist, at
(202)208-2685. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Statutory Authority III. Procedural Requirements A. Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order 12988) B. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Order 12866) C. Regulatory Flexibility Act D. Takings (Executive Order 12630) E. Federalism (Executive Order 13132) F. National Environmental Policy Act G. Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 H. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 I. Consultation With Indian Tribes (Executive Order 13175) J. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) K. Data Quality Act L. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211) M. Clarity of This Regulation N. Public Availability of Comments III. Drafting Information I. Background The President's Regulatory Reform Initiative requires Federal agencies to streamline the regulatory process, to remove obsolete regulations, and to reduce the regulatory burden on the public. This rule would consolidate requirements governing the Employment Assistance Program and the Adult Vocational Training Program into one “Job Placement and Training Program.” This revision is consistent with the Department of the Interior's budget, which has integrated the two programs, Adult Vocational Training and the Direct Employment programs, into one comprehensive line item: The Job Placement and Training Program. The revision of this regulation was previously recommended by the Public Law 102-477 Tribal Work Group, tribes, and BIA program staff and is part of the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative. The purpose of the Department of the Interior's Job Placement and Training Program is to enhance employment opportunities for eligible Indians and to provide related services as necessary for them to gain full self-sufficiency or non-subsidized employment. The program services are not intended to duplicate or supplant other job placement or training authorities, resources, or services, but are designed to complement and supplement where there may be gaps in an individual self-sufficiency plan. This program's emphasis will focus on individual self-sufficiency through the implementation of a well-conceived plan that is designed to improve the individual's standard of living. The program may be administered through the Self-Determination or Self-Governance process, Public Law 102-477 Tribal Plan authority, or other similar authorities. We have developed the proposed draft regulations working with tribal representatives. During our National Public Law 102-477 conference in Reno, Nevada held from October 30-November 1, 2007, the proposed draft regulations and their effect on Job Placement and Training were discussed. Three hundred twenty-eight individuals attended the conference. The proposed regulations were also discussed at the Annual Alaska Bureau Service Providers conference in November 2007. We received numerous comments throughout a previous informal review process for more than the past five years. Some comments recommended more clarity or consistency and more detail or additional language in order to better clarify the Job Placement and Training Program. We have attempted to incorporate these comments whenever possible. Publication of the proposed rule by the Department of the Interior (Department) provides the public with an opportunity to participate in the rule-making process. Interested persons may submit written comments regarding the proposed rule to the location identified in the ADDRESSES section of this document. II. Statutory Authority The authority to issue rules and regulations is vested in the Secretary of the Interior by 5 U.S.C. 301 and Sections 463 and 465 of the Revised Statutes, 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9. III. Procedural Requirements A. Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order 12988) The Department has certified to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)that this proposed rule meets the applicable standards provided in Sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988. Specifically, this rule:
(a)Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be written to minimize litigation; and
(b)Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal standards. B. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Order 12866) This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action and the Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed this rule under Executive Order 12866. We have made the assessments required by E.O. 12866 and the results are given below.
(a)This rule will not have an effect of $100 million or more on the economy. Further, this rule will not adversely affect in a material way the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. This rule combines two programs into one, reflecting a change to the Department's budget, which consolidated funding for the two programs into one line item. The purpose of the program is to assist eligible clients to obtain job skills and to find and retain a job leading to self-sufficiency. Any effect on productivity, competition, jobs, and tribal governments or communities will be positive.
(b)This rule will not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency. This rule encourages coordination with other agency programs offering job training and placement assistance. For example, the rule states that the Bureau will consider other available resources, including those offered by other agencies, in determining financial need; allows the Bureau or tribal service provider to enter into agreements with appropriate Federal, state, or local government agencies, among other organizations, to provide facilities and services required for vocational training programs; and encourages partnering with similar programs and resources that may be offered by other agencies or organizations.
(c)This rule does not alter the budgetary effects of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of their recipients. This rule does not alter any budgetary effects or the rights or obligations of recipients to job placement and training services; the rule merely consolidates programs to reflect consolidation into one budget line item.
(d)This rule does not raise novel legal or policy issues. The Bureau and tribal service providers have been providing the types of services covered by this now consolidated rule and the legal and policy basis for providing these services has been well established. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act This proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ). This rule offers job training and placement assistance to certain eligible individuals and will not affect small entities. D. Takings (Executive Order 12630) The Department has determined that this proposed rule does not have significant “takings” implications. The proposed rule does not pertain to “taking” of private property interests, nor does it affect private property. E. Federalism (Executive Order 13132) The Department has determined that this proposed rule does not have significant federalism effects because it pertains solely to Federal-tribal relations and will not interfere with the roles, rights and responsibilities of states. Therefore, a Federalism Assessment is not required. F. National Environmental Policy Act The Department has determined that this proposed rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and that no detailed statement is required pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. G. Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 This proposed rule imposes no unfunded mandates on any governmental or private entity and is in compliance with the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995. Additionally, this rule does not have a significant or unique effect on State, local or tribal governments or the private sector. The rule addresses a program that offers assistance to eligible individuals to obtain job skills and to find and retain a job leading to self-sufficiency; it does not require any action or service by any governmental or private entity. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) is not required. H. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 The information collection requirements contained in the proposed regulations have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for reinstatement under 44 U.S.C. 3504(h). The agency may not collect information and an individual need not respond if there is no valid OMB clearance number identified on the form. Applications for training assistance must be submitted on an application form obtained from a local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or a tribal contractor office. This information is collected to determine whether an Indian person is eligible to participate in the Employment Assistance program, to determine the amount of assistance needed, to determine whether the client is successful in completing the program, to determine whether the training resulted in obtaining a job, and to determine if the training resulted in an earnings gain. A response is required to obtain a benefit. Preparation of the application is estimated to take 30 minutes at a cost of $10 per respondent. CFR section Number of respondents Frequency of response Total annual responses Burden hours per response Annual burden hours Cost of responses 26.5 4,900 1 4,900 .50 2,450 $24,500 Individuals desiring to submit comments on the information collection requirement should direct them to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, e-mail: *oira_docket@omb.eop.gov* or
(202)393-6566 (fax). Attention: Desk Office for the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Department considers comments by the public on this proposed collection of information in:
(a)Evaluating whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b)Evaluating the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)Enhancing the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)Minimizing the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other collection techniques or other forms of information technology. I. Consultation With Indian Tribes (Executive Order 13175) In accordance with Executive Order 13175, we have identified potential effects on federally recognized Indian tribes that will result from this rule. This rule will affect those tribes that provide job placement and training programs by consolidating the two CFR parts that had previously governed the assistance they provide. Accordingly:
(a)During the week of October 27, 2007 we met with tribes at the National Public Law 102-477 Conference to discuss changes in the regulations. We also discussed proposed changes during the Annual Alaska Providers Service Conference in November 2007. The proposed regulations have been a topic of discussion with tribes for more than the past five years. The proposed changes were discussed at the annual Adult Vocational Training Conference sponsored by Sinte Gleska College for several years.
(b)We will fully consider tribal views in the final rule. J. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule:
(a)Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. This rule combines two programs into one, reflecting a change to the Department's budget, which consolidated funding for the two programs into one line item.
(b)Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions. This rule will not affect costs or prices because it relates only to a job training and assistance program for eligible individuals.
(c)Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. The purpose of this rule's program is to assist eligible clients to obtain job skills and to find and retain a job leading to self-sufficiency. Any effect on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises will be positive, by providing more individuals with needed skills and job experience. K. Data Quality Act In developing this rule we did not conduct or use a study, experiment, or survey requiring peer review under the Data Quality Act (Pub. L. 106-554). L. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211) This rule is not a significant energy action under the definition in Executive Order 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required. M. Clarity of This Regulation We are required by Executive Orders 12866 and 12988 and by the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This means that each rule we publish must:
(a)Be logically organized;
(b)Use the active voice to address readers directly;
(c)Use clear language rather than jargon;
(d)Be divided into short sections and sentences; and
(e)Use lists and tables wherever possible. If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send us comments by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. To better help us revise the rule, your comments should be as specific as possible. For example, you should tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that are unclearly written, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc. N. 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. III. Drafting Information The primary author of this document is Lynn Forcia, Division of Workforce Development. List of Subjects in 25 CFR Parts 26 and 27 Employment, Grant programs—Indians, Indians—Adult education, Indians—Vocational education, Manpower training programs—Occupational training. Dated: February 14, 2008. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. For the reasons given in the preamble, under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 301 and sections 463 and 465 of the Revised Statutes, 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9, the Department of the Interior proposes to amend Part 26 and Part 27 of Title 25, Chapter I of the Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below. Title 25—Indians Chapter I—Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior 1. Revise part 26 to read as follows: PART 26—JOB PLACEMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM Subpart A—General Applicability Sec. 26.1 What terms do I need to know? 26.2 Who authorizes this collection of information? 26.3 What is the purpose of the Job Placement and Training Program? 26.4 Who administers the Job Placement and Training Program? 26.5 Who may be eligible for Job Placement and Training? 26.6 Who is eligible to receive financial assistance? 26.7 How is financial need established? 26.8 Where do I go to apply for Job Placement and Training assistance? 26.9 How do I apply for assistance? 26.10 When will I find out if I have been selected for Job Placement and Training assistance? 26.11 What type of Job Placement and Training assistance may be approved? 26.12 Who provides the Job Placement and Training? 26.13 How long may I be in training and how long can I receive other assistance? 26.14 What or who is a service provider? 26.15 What makes an applicant eligible for Job Placement and Training services? 26.16 If I am awarded financial assistance, how much will I receive? 26.17 Can more than one family member be financially assisted at the same time? 26.18 What kind of supportive services are available? 26.19 Will I be required to contribute financially to my employment and training goals? 26.20 Can I be required to return portions of my grant? 26.21 Can this program be combined with other similar programs for maximum benefit? 26.22 May we integrate Job Placement and Training funds into our Public Law 102-477 Plan? 26.23 What is an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP)? Subpart B—Job Placement Services 26.24 What is the scope of the Job Placement Program? 26.25 What constitutes a complete Job Placement Program application? 26.26 What job placement services may I receive? 26.27 What kind of job placement support services can I expect? 26.28 What follow-up services are available after I become employed? Subpart C—Training Services 26.29 What is the scope of the Job Training Program? 26.30 Does the Job Training Program provide part-time training or short-term training? 26.31 May I repeat my job training? 26.32 What constitutes a complete Job Training Program application? 26.33 How do I show that I need job training? 26.34 What type of job training assistance may be approved? 26.35 What kind of support services are available to me? 26.36 What follow-up service is available after I complete training? 26.37 Are there training standards that I must follow? Subpart D—Appeal by an Applicant 26.38 May I appeal a decision about my application? Authority: 25 U.S.C. 13; Sec. 1, Pub. L. 84-959, 70 Stat. 966 as amended by Pub. L. 88-230, 77 Stat. 471 (25 U.S.C. 309). Subpart A—General Applicability § 26.1 What terms do I need to know? As used in this part: *Bureau* means the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). *Department* means the Department of the Interior. *Gainful Employment* means work resulting in self-sufficiency. *Indian* means any person who is a member of a federally-recognized tribe, including Alaska Natives. *Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP)* means a written plan designed to meet the goal of employment through specific actions that meet the needs of the individual. The plan is jointly developed and is signed by both the client and the servicing office. The ISP addresses the client's barriers to employment and a plan of action to address barriers. *Must* means a mandatory act or requirement. *On or Near Reservation* means those areas or communities adjacent or contiguous to reservations, or service areas where Job Training and Placement programs are provided upon approval of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs or his designated representative. *On-the-Job-Training (OJT)* means a written agreement for an employer to provide training to a participant who engages in productive work that provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job. The employer receives reimbursement from the Job Training Program for the wage rate of the participant. OJT may last as long as needed to meet the goal(s) in the participant's ISP. *Permanent Employment* means a year-round job or one that re-occurs seasonally, lasting at least 90 days per work season. *Service Area* means a location agreed to by the tribe with the Bureau to provide Job Training and Placement Services. *Servicing Office* means the Bureau office or the office of the tribal service provider that administers the Job Training and Placement Program. *Tribal Governing Body* means the recognized entity empowered to exercise governmental authority over a federally recognized tribe. *Tribal Service Provider* means a tribe or tribal organization that administers the Job Training and Placement Program pursuant to Public Law 93-638 or Public Law 102-477. *Tribe* means any tribal entity listed in the **Federal Register** notice that the Secretary of the Interior publishes under Public Law 103-454, 108 Stat. 4791. *Underemployed* means an individual who is working but whose income is insufficient to meet essential needs. *Unemployed* means an individual who is not currently working or employed. *Unmet need* means the difference between available resources and the cost associated with finding gainful employment. *Vocational Training* means technical training that leads to permanent and gainful employment. *We, us or our* means the Secretary of the Interior, or an official in the Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, or an official in the Bureau of Indian Affairs to whom the Secretary has delegated authority. § 26.2 Who authorizes this collection of information? The information collection requirement contained in § 26.9 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(d), and assigned clearance number OMB 1076-0062. This information is collected to determine whether an Indian person is eligible to participate in the Job Placement and Training Program and to determine the amount of assistance needed. § 26.3 What is the purpose of the Job Placement and Training Program? The purpose of the Job Placement and Training Program is to assist eligible clients to obtain job skills and to find and retain a job leading to self-sufficiency. § 26.4 Who administers the Job Placement and Training Program? The Job Placement and Training Program is administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a tribal service provider. Tribes are encouraged to provide services directly to Indians by either entering into a Public Law 93-638 contract with the Bureau or a compact with the Office of Self-Governance. Tribes may also consolidate Job Placement and Training Program funds in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992, Public Law 102-477. § 26.5 Who may be eligible for Job Placement and Training? You may apply for assistance for employment or training if all of the following criteria are met:
(a)You meet the definition of Indian in § 26.1; and
(b)You are residing on or near an Indian reservation or in a service area; and
(c)You are unemployed or underemployed or need and can benefit from employment assistance as determined by your servicing office; and
(d)You complete an ISP. § 26.6 Who is eligible to receive financial assistance? Financial assistance is only available to persons:
(a)Approved for training that will lead to permanent, gainful and meaningful employment; or
(b)Who have obtained a job and need financial assistance to retain the job, as determined by the servicing office. § 26.7 How is financial need established? You must show that current income and other available resources are not sufficient to meet employment or training goals. § 26.8 Where do I go to apply for Job Placement and Training assistance? You may apply for Job Placement and Training assistance at the servicing office nearest to your current residence. § 26.9 How do I apply for assistance?
(a)You should contact the BIA office or the tribal service provider which is nearest to your current residence to get an application form; and
(b)You must complete the application process as established by your servicing office; and
(c)You must complete and sign an ISP. § 26.10 When will I find out if I have been selected for Job Placement and Training assistance?
(a)Your servicing office will notify you in writing within 30 calendar days once it receives a completed job training application request; or
(b)Your servicing office will notify you within five business days once it has received a completed Job Placement application and written job offer. § 26.11 What type of Job Placement and Training assistance may be approved? Services provided may include funding for employment, training or supplemental assistance that supports job placement or training activities (see subpart B of this part for Job Placement or subpart C of this part for Training Services). § 26.12 Who provides the Job Placement and Training? The Bureau or a tribal service provider may enter into contracts or agreements to provide facilities and services required for vocational training programs with:
(a)Indian tribal governing bodies. Training programs not operated by the tribe may be approved by the tribal service provider.
(b)Appropriate Federal, state, or local government agencies;
(c)Public or private schools with a recognized reputation in vocational education and successfully obtaining employment for graduates;
(d)Education firms that operate residential training centers; and
(e)Corporations and associations or small business establishments with apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs leading to a skilled employment. § 26.13 How long may I be in training and how long can I receive other assistance?
(a)Your training at any approved institution, apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training must not exceed 24 months (see § 26.18 for full-time definition) of full-time actual training hours.
(b)Registered nurse training must not exceed 36 months of full actual training hours.
(c)You may receive other financial assistance under this program determined by your ISP that you have developed with your tribal service provider. § 26.14 What or who is a service provider? A service provider is an administrative unit of a BIA Regional Office, a BIA Agency Office, a BIA Field Office, a Tribal contracted office, or Alaska Native Federally Recognized Tribe, or a tribal organization, that provides grants to help offset the cost of vocational or technical training (at approved places), or immediate job placement services. To the extent resources will allow, other kinds of support service may also be available. § 26.15 What makes an applicant eligible for Job Placement and Training services? A person is eligible for services if the applicant meets the definition of an American Indian or Alaska Native, who can demonstrate an unmet need and show a need for job training or placement services in order to become gainfully and meaningfully employed. Someone who is skilled, but needs financial assistance to get to a job, and one who shows an aptitude and potential to benefit from this service is also eligible for services. § 26.16 If I am awarded financial assistance, how much will I receive?
(a)The amount of financial assistance you receive depends on your unmet needs. If applicable, you should apply for:
(1)A Pell Grant if your training institution offers this grant.
(2)Other education grants or loans for which you may qualify.
(b)The Bureau or tribal service provider will award financial assistance up to the level of your unmet need to the extent resources are available. It is possible that the combination of available financial assistance will not equal your financial need. § 26.17 Can more than one family member be financially assisted at the same time? Yes, more than one family member can be assisted, providing that each applicant is eligible. § 26.18 What kinds of supportive services are available? The BIA or tribal service provider may provide, but is not limited to, the following:
(a)Assistance in completing an application form and supporting documents.
(b)A description of the Job Placement and Training Program and related services.
(c)An assessment of eligibility.
(d)An assessment of need for employment services (or a combination of training and employment services).
(e)The creation of an ISP (which may include training and other support services).
(f)Counseling services that address cultural differences and strengthen probability of client success.
(g)Referral to other appropriate services.
(h)Youth work experience.
(i)Tools for employment.
(j)Initial union dues.
(k)Transportation of household effects.
(l)Security and safety deposits.
(m)Items to improve personal appearance such as professional work clothing.
(n)Housewares such as bedding and appliances.
(o)Childcare. § 26.19 Will I be required to contribute financially to my employment and training goals? Yes, Job Placement and Training Program clients are required to seek other funding, including the use of personal resources as a condition of their ISP. § 26.20 Can I be required to return portions of my grant? Yes, grants are awarded for a specific purpose as described in the applicant's ISP. If the funds cannot be spent according to the ISP, the unused portion must be immediately returned to the service provider's job placement and training budget. § 26.21 Can this program be combined with other similar programs for maximum benefit? Yes, combining this program with other programs is encouraged, to the extent that laws governing program services permit partnering with similar programs and resources. § 26.22 May we integrate Job Placement and Training funds into our Public Law 102-477 Plan? Yes, tribes may integrate Job Placement and Training Program funds into their Public Law 102-477 Plan. § 26.23 What is an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP)?
(a)An ISP is a document that:
(1)Spells out the details necessary for a client to assume a meaningful job (usually within a short period);
(2)Supplements the application process and includes needed finances, special clothing, transportation, and support services necessary for employment;
(3)Identifies all financial resources and defines the employment or training objective and activities planned to reach the objective;
(4)Outlines how the applicant will participate in job placement, where resources will allow.
(b)The employer's job information and offer should be attached to the ISP, which becomes a part of the application (and supporting documents).
(c)The ISP must indicate that the services received will meet the individual's and tribal goals. Subpart B—Job Placement Services § 26.24 What is the scope of the Job Placement Program? The Job Placement Program assists Indian people who have job skills to obtain and retain gainful employment toward self-sufficiency. § 26.25 What constitutes a complete Job Placement Program application?
(a)An application form signed by the applicant and servicing office representative.
(b)An ISP, including a list of goods and services needed to get the applicant to the job, signed by the applicant and servicing representative.
(c)An accepted official document that shows the formal relationship between the applicant and a federally-recognized tribe and/or a document that shows an applicant's eligibility for services.
(d)A statement by the service provider that the applicant has been declared eligible for services.
(e)A financial statement that reflects the applicants' unmet need.
(f)An employer certification that the applicant has been hired. The certification shall include, at a minimum: job title, beginning date, beginning wage, date first full paycheck will be issued, and expected duration of the job. § 26.26 What Job Placement services may I receive? As determined by the service provider, you may receive any of the following services such as transportation to work for a limited period, funds to finalize your job resume, and job placement assistance. § 26.27 What kind of Job Placement support services can I expect? Service office representatives will make the determination of what support services are necessary and to be funded. Examples of job placement support services include, but are not limited to, resume preparation, interview techniques, job retention, and related resourceful living skills. § 26.28 What follow-up services are available after I become employed? As determined by the service provider, the following type of services may be available to you: temporary housing, transportation to work for a limited period of time, work clothing, and childcare. Subpart C—Training services § 26.29 What is the scope of the Job Training Program? A service provider may offer career counseling, recommend training institutions that properly prepare applicants for entry into their career field, and help prepare applicants for gainful employment to the extent program funding will allow and based on applicants' established need. § 26.30 Does the Job Training Program provide part-time training or short-term training? Yes, part-time and short-term training are allowable provided the training assists individuals to develop skills necessary to acquire gainful employment, in accordance with the ISP, and depending upon availability of resources. Part-time means no less than six credit units per semester (based on a nine-month school year). § 26.31 May I repeat my training? Eligibility for repeat training and other financial assistance will be determined by your tribal service provider. § 26.32 What constitutes a complete Job Training Program application? A request for training includes:
(a)Completed application form,
(b)ISP,
(c)Tribal affiliation document,
(d)Selective Service registration,
(e)Letter of acceptance from school,
(f)Statement of financial need, and
(g)Statement of eligibility. § 26.33 How do I show I need job training? The need for Job Placement and Training is shown by completing an application for training and demonstrating financial need. § 26.34 What type of training assistance may be approved? The following types of training that lead to gainful employment may be approved:
(a)Nationally accredited vocational training,
(b)Training and non-accredited vocational courses provided by a tribe,
(c)Training programs not operated by the tribe but approved by the service provider,
(d)Apprenticeship training supervised by a state apprenticeship agency or council or by the Federal Apprenticeship Training Service that is provided by a corporation or association that has been training bona fide apprentices for at least one year or any other apprenticeship program approved by the service provider, or
(e)On-the-job training offered by a public or private business that provides technical training. § 26.35 What kind of support services are available to me? As determined by the service provider, training support services include, but are not limited to, stipends, public transportation, and childcare. § 26.36 What follow-up service is available after I complete training? Job Placement assistance may follow training. § 26.37 Are there training standards that I must follow? Yes, students must maintain the minimum academic requirements and be in good standing as set forth by the training institute. If an applicant is separated from training for good cause, the applicant may be responsible for repaying any portion of misused funds. Subpart D—Appeal by an Applicant § 26.38 May I appeal a decision about my application? If the servicing agency denies your application you may appeal under 25 CFR Part 2 by sending your appeal to your service provider. You will be provided with the information on how to appeal the decision in the decision letter. PART 27—[REMOVED] 2. Remove part 27. [FR Doc. E8-7304 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4M-P 73 69 Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Programs—Income Eligibility Guidelines AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. The annual adjustments are required by section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The guidelines are intended to direct benefits to those children most in need and are revised annually to account for changes in the Consumer Price Index. DATES: *Effective Date:* July 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert M. Eadie, Chief, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, FNS, USDA, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, or by phone at
(703)305-2590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), no new recordkeeping or reporting requirements have been included that are subject to approval from the Office of Management and Budget. This notice has been determined to be not significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in conformance with Executive Order 12866. These programs are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under No. 10.553, No. 10.555, No. 10.556, No. 10.558 and No. 10.559 and are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 CFR Part 3015, Subpart V, and the final rule related notice published at 48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983.) Background Pursuant to sections 9(b)(1) and 17(c)(4) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1) and 42 U.S.C. 1766(c)(4)), and sections 3(a)(6) and 4(e)(1)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1772(a)(6) and 1773(e)(1)(A)), the Department annually issues the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced price meals for the National School Lunch Program (7 CFR Part 210), the Commodity School Program (7 CFR Part 210), School Breakfast Program (7 CFR Part 220), Summer Food Service Program (7 CFR Part 225) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (7 CFR Part 226) and the guidelines for free milk in the Special Milk Program for Children (7 CFR Part 215). These eligibility guidelines are based on the Federal income poverty guidelines and are stated by household size. The guidelines are used to determine eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk in accordance with applicable program rules. Definition of Income In accordance with the Department's policy as provided in the Food and Nutrition Service publication *Eligibility Guidance for School Meals Manual* , “income,” as the term is used in this Notice, means income before any deductions such as income taxes, Social Security taxes, insurance premiums, charitable contributions and bonds. It includes the following:
(1)Monetary compensation for services, including wages, salary, commissions or fees;
(2)net income from nonfarm self-employment;
(3)net income from farm self-employment;
(4)Social Security;
(5)dividends or interest on savings or bonds or income from estates or trusts;
(6)net rental income;
(7)public assistance or welfare payments;
(8)unemployment compensation;
(9)government civilian employee or military retirement, or pensions or veterans payments;
(10)private pensions or annuities;
(11)alimony or child support payments;
(12)regular contributions from persons not living in the household;
(13)net royalties; and
(14)other cash income. Other cash income would include cash amounts received or withdrawn from any source including savings, investments, trust accounts and other resources that would be available to pay the price of a child's meal. “Income,” as the term is used in this Notice, does not include any income or benefits received under any Federal programs that are excluded from consideration as income by any statutory prohibition. Furthermore, the value of meals or milk to children shall not be considered as income to their households for other benefit programs in accordance with the prohibitions in section 12(e) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and section 11(b) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1760(e) and 1780(b)). The Income Eligibility Guidelines The following are the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be effective from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. The Department's guidelines for free meals and milk and reduced price meals were obtained by multiplying the year 2008 Federal income poverty guidelines by 1.30 and 1.85, respectively, and by rounding the result upward to the next whole dollar. This Notice displays only the annual Federal poverty guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services figures because the monthly and weekly Federal poverty guidelines are not used to determine the Income Eligibility Guidelines. The chart details the free and reduced price eligibility criteria for monthly income, income received twice monthly (24 payments per year), income received every two weeks (26 payments per year) and weekly income. Income calculations are made based on the following formulas: Monthly income is calculated by dividing the annual income by 12; twice monthly income is computed by dividing annual income by 24; income received every two weeks is calculated by dividing annual income by 26; and weekly income is computed by dividing annual income by 52. All numbers are rounded upward to the next whole dollar. The numbers reflected in this notice for a family of four in the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the territories represent an increase of 2.7% over last year's level for a family of the same size. Income Eligibility Guidelines [Effective from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009] Household size Federal poverty guidelines Annual Reduced price meals—185% Annual Monthly Twice per month Every two weeks Weekly Free meals—130% Annual Monthly Twice per month Every two weeks Weekly 48 Contiguous States, District of Columbia, Guam, and Territories 1 10,400 19,240 1,604 802 740 370 13,520 1,127 564 520 260 2 14,000 25,900 2,159 1,080 997 499 18,200 1,517 759 700 350 3 17,600 32,560 2,714 1,357 1,253 627 22,880 1,907 954 880 440 4 21,200 39,220 3,269 1,635 1,509 755 27,560 2,297 1,149 1,060 530 5 24,800 45,880 3,824 1,912 1,765 883 32,240 2,687 1,344 1,240 620 6 28,400 52,540 4,379 2,190 2,021 1,011 36,920 3,077 1,539 1,420 710 7 32,000 59,200 4,934 2,467 2,277 1,139 41,600 3,467 1,734 1,600 800 8 35,600 65,860 5,489 2,745 2,534 1,267 46,280 3,857 1,929 1,780 890 For each add'l family member, add 3,600 6,660 555 278 257 129 4,680 390 195 180 90 Alaska 1 13,000 24,050 2,005 1,003 925 463 16,900 1,409 705 650 325 2 17,500 32,375 2,698 1,349 1,246 623 22,750 1,896 948 875 438 3 22,000 40,700 3,392 1,696 1,566 783 28,600 2,384 1,192 1,100 550 4 26,500 49,025 4,086 2,043 1,886 943 34,450 2,871 1,436 1,325 663 5 31,000 57,350 4,780 2,390 2,206 1,103 40,300 3,359 1,680 1,550 775 6 35,500 65,675 5,473 2,737 2,526 1,263 46,150 3,846 1,923 1,775 888 7 40,000 74,000 6,167 3,084 2,847 1,424 52,000 4,334 2,167 2,000 1,000 8 44,500 82,325 6,861 3,431 3,167 1,584 57,850 4,821 2,411 2,225 1,113 For each add'l family member, add 4,500 8,325 694 347 321 161 5,850 488 244 225 113 Hawaii 1 11,960 22,126 1,844 922 851 426 15,548 1,296 648 598 299 2 16,100 29,785 2,483 1,242 1,146 573 20,930 1,745 873 805 403 3 20,240 37,444 3,121 1,561 1,441 721 26,312 2,193 1,097 1,012 506 4 24,380 45,103 3,759 1,880 1,735 868 31,694 2,642 1,321 1,219 610 5 28,520 52,762 4,397 2,199 2,030 1,015 37,076 3,090 1,545 1,426 713 6 32,660 60,421 5,036 2,518 2,324 1,162 42,458 3,359 1,770 1,633 817 7 36,800 68,080 5,674 2,837 2,619 1,310 47,840 3,987 1,994 1,840 920 8 40,940 75,739 6,312 3,156 2,914 1,457 53,222 4,436 2,218 2,047 1,024 For each add'l family member, add 4,140 7,659 639 320 295 148 5,382 449 225 207 104 Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1). Dated: April 4, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8-7475 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Newspapers To Be Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions and Publication of Notice of Proposed Actions for Southern Region; Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will publish notice of decisions subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR parts 215 and 217 in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR part 215.5 and 36 CFR part 217.5(d), the public shall be advised through **Federal Register** notice, of the newspaper of record to be utilized for publishing legal notice of decisions. Newspaper publication of notice of decisions is in addition to direct notice of decisions to those who have requested it and to those who have participated in project planning. Responsible Officials in the Southern Region will also publish notice of proposed actions under 36 CFR part 215 in the newspapers that are listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR part 215.5, the public shall be advised, through **Federal Register** notice, of the newspaper of record to be utilized for publishing notices on proposed actions. Additionally, the Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will publish notice of the opportunity to object to a proposed authorized hazardous fuel reduction project under 36 CFR part 218.4 in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: Use of these newspapers for purposes of publishing legal notice of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR parts 215 and 217, notices of proposed actions under 36 CFR part 215, and notices of the opportunity to object under 36 CFR part 218 shall begin on or after the date of this publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James W. Bennett, Regional Appeal Review Team Manager, Southern Region, Planning, 1720 Peachtree Road, NW., Atlanta, Georgia 30309, Phone: 404/347-2788. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will give legal notice of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 217, the Responsible Officials in the Southern Region will give notice of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 215 and opportunity to object to a proposed authorized hazardous fuel reduction project under 36 CFR part 218 in the following newspapers which are listed by Forest Service administrative unit. Responsible Officials in the Southern Region will also give notice of proposed actions under 36 CFR part 215 in the following newspapers of record which are listed by Forest Service administrative unit. The timeframe for comment on a proposed action shall be based on the date of publication of the notice of the proposed action in the newspaper of record. The timeframe for appeal shall be based on the date of publication of the legal notice of the decision in the newspaper of record for 36 CFR parts 215 and 217. The timeframe for an objection shall be based on the date of publication of the legal notice of the opportunity to object for projects subject to 36 CFR part 218. Where more than one newspaper is listed for any unit, the first newspaper listed is the newspaper of record that will be utilized for publishing the legal notice of decisions and calculating timeframes. Secondary newspapers listed for a particular unit are those newspapers the Deciding Officer/Responsible Official expects to use for purposes of providing additional notice. The following newspapers will be used to provide notice. Southern Region Regional Forester Decisions Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one Administrative unit of the 15 in the Southern Region, *Atlanta Journal-Constitution,* published daily in Atlanta, GA. Affecting National Forest System lands in only one Administrative unit or only one Ranger District will appear in the newspaper of record elected by the National Forest, National Grassland, National Recreation Area, or Ranger District as listed below. National Forests in Alabama, Alabama Forest Supervisor Decisions Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one Ranger District of the 6 in the National Forests in Alabama, *Montgomery Advertiser,* published daily in Montgomery, AL. Affecting National Forest System lands in only one Ranger District will appear in the newspaper of record elected by the Ranger District as listed below. District Ranger Decisions Bankhead Ranger District: *Northwest Alabamian,* published bi-weekly (Wednesday & Saturday) in Haleyville, AL. Conecuh Ranger District: *The Andalusia Star News,* published daily (Tuesday through Saturday) in Andalusia, AL. Oakmulgee Ranger District: *The Tuscaloosa News,* published daily in Tuscaloosa, AL. Shoal Creek Ranger District: *The Anniston Star,* published daily in Anniston, AL. Talladega Ranger District: *The Daily Home,* published daily in Talladega, AL. Tuskegee Ranger District: Tuskegee News, published weekly (Thursday) in Tuskegee, AL. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia Forest Supervisor Decisions *The Times,* published daily in Gainesville, GA District Ranger Decisions Blue Ridge Ranger District: *The News Observer* (newspaper of record) published bi-weekly (Tuesday & Friday) in Blue Ridge, GA. *North Georgia News,* (newspaper of record) published weekly (Wednesday) in Blairsville, GA. *The Dahionega Nuggett,* (secondary) published weekly (Wednesday) in Dahionega, GA. *Towns County Herald,* (secondary) published weekly (Thursday) in Hiawassee, GA. *Conasauga Ranger District:* *Daily Citizen,* published daily in Dalton, GA. Chattooga Ranger District: *The Northeast Georgian,* (newspaper of record) published bi-weekly (Tuesday & Friday) in Cornelia, GA. *Clayton Tribune,* (newspaper of record) published weekly (Thursday) in Clayton, GA. *The Toccoa Record,* (secondary) published weekly (Thursday) in Toccoa, GA. *White County News,* (secondary) published weekly (Thursday) in Cleveland, GA. Oconee Ranger District: *Eatonton Messenger,* published weekly (Thursday) in Eatonton, GA Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee Forest Supervisor Decisions *Knoxville News Sentinel,* published daily in Knoxville, TN. District Ranger Decisions Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger District: *Greeneville Sun,* published daily (except Sunday) in Greeneville, TN. Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District: *Polk County News,* published weekly (Wednesday) in Benton, TN. Tellico Ranger District: *Monroe County Advocate & Democrat,* published tri-weekly (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) in Sweetwater, TN. Watauga Ranger District: *Johnson City Press,* published daily in Johnson City, TN. Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky Forest Supervisor Decisions *Lexington Herald-Leader,* published daily in Lexington, KY. District Ranger Decisions Cumberland Ranger District: *Lexington Herald-Leader,* published daily in Lexington, KY. London Ranger District: *The Sentinel-Echo,* published tri-weekly (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) in London, KY. Redbird Ranger District: *Manchester Enterprise* , published weekly (Thursday) in Manchester, KY. Stearns Ranger District: *McCreary County Record* , published weekly (Tuesday) in Whitley City, KY. El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico Forest Supervisor Decisions *El Nuevo Dia* , published daily in Spanish in San Juan, PR. *San Juan Star* , published daily in English in San Juan, PR. National Forests in Florida, Florida Forest Supervisor Decisions *The Tallahassee Democrat* , published daily in Tallahassee, FL. District Ranger Decisions Apalachicola Ranger District: *Calhoun-Liberty Journal* , published weekly (Wednesday) in Bristol, FL. Lake George Ranger District: *The Ocala Star Banner* , published daily in Ocala, FL. Osceola Ranger District: *The Lake City Reporter* , published daily (Monday-Saturday) in Lake City, FL. Seminole Ranger District: *The Daily Commercial* , published daily in Leesburg, FL. Wakulla Ranger District: *The Tallahassee Democrat* , published daily in Tallahassee, FL. Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests, South Carolina Forest Supervisor Decisions *The State* , published daily in Columbia, SC. District Ranger Decisions Andrew Pickens Ranger District: *The Daily Journal* , published daily (Tuesday through Saturday) in Seneca, SC. Enoree Ranger District: *Newberry Observer* , published tri-weekly (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) in Newberry, SC. Long Cane Ranger District: *Index-Journal* , published daily in Greenwood, SC. Wambaw Ranger District: *Post and Courier* , published daily in Charleston, SC. Witherbee Ranger District: *Post and Courier* , published daily in Charleston, SC. George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Virginia and West Virginia Forest Supervisor Decisions *Roanoke Times* , published daily in Roanoke, VA. District Ranger Decisions Clinch Ranger District: *Coalfield Progress* , published bi-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) in Norton, VA. North River Ranger District: *Daily News Record* , published daily (except Sunday) in Harrisonburg, VA. Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District: *Roanoke Times* , published daily in Roanoke, VA. James River Ranger District: *Virginian Review* , published daily (except Sunday) in Covington, VA. Lee Ranger District: *Shenandoah Valley Herald* , published weekly (Wednesday) in Woodstock, VA. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: *Bristol Herald Courier* , published daily in Bristol, VA. Eastern Divide Ranger District: *Roanoke Times* , published daily in Roanoke, VA. Warm Springs Ranger District: *The Recorder* , published weekly (Thursday) in Monterey, VA. Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana Forest Supervisor Decisions *The Town Talk* , published daily in Alexandria, LA. District Ranger Decisions Calcasieu Ranger District: *The Town Talk* , (newspaper of record) published daily in Alexandria, LA. *The Leesville Daily Leader* , (secondary) published daily in Leesville, LA. Caney Ranger District: *Minden Press Herald* , (newspaper of record) published daily in Minden, LA. *Homer Guardian Journal* , (secondary) published weekly (Wednesday) in Homer, LA. Catahoula Ranger District: *The Town Talk* , published daily in Alexandria, LA . Kisatchie Ranger District: *Natchitoches Times* , published daily (Tuesday thru Friday and on Sunday) in Natchitoches, LA. Winn Ranger District: *Winn Parish Enterprise* , published weekly (Wednesday) in Winnfield, LA. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky and Tennessee Area Supervisor Decisions *The Paducah Sun* , published daily in Paducah, KY. National Forests in Mississippi, Mississippi Forest Supervisor Decisions *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. District Ranger Decisions. Bienville Ranger District: *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. Chickasawhay Ranger District: *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. Delta Ranger District: *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. De Soto Ranger District: *Clarion Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. Holly Springs Ranger District: *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. Homochitto Ranger District: *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. Tombigbee Ranger District: *Clarion-Ledger* , published daily in Jackson, MS. National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina Forest Supervisor Decisions *The Asheville Citizen-Times* , published daily in Asheville, NC. District Ranger Decisions Appalachian Ranger District: *The Asheville Citizen-Times* , published daily in Asheville, NC. Cheoah Ranger District: *Graham Star* , published weekly (Thursday) in Robbinsville, NC. Croatan Ranger District: *The Sun Journal* , published daily in New Bern, NC. Grandfather Ranger District: *McDowell News* , published daily in Marion, NC. Nantahala Ranger District: *The Franklin Press* , published bi-weekly (Tuesday and Friday) in Franklin, NC. Pisgah Ranger District: *The Asheville Citizen-Times* , published daily in Asheville, NC. Tusquitee Ranger District: *Cherokee Scout* , published weekly (Wednesday) in Murphy, NC. Uwharrie Ranger District: *Montgomery Herald* , published weekly (Wednesday) in Troy, NC. Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas and Oklahoma Forest Supervisor Decisions *Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,* published daily in Little Rock, AR. District Ranger Decisions Caddo-Womble Ranger District: *Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,* published daily in Little Rock, AR. Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District: *Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,* published daily in Little Rock, AR. Mena-Oden Ranger District: *Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,* published daily in Little Rock, AR. Oklahoma Ranger District: (Choctaw; Kiamichi; and Tiak) *Tulsa World,* published daily in Tulsa, OK. Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District: *Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,* published daily in Little Rock, AR. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas Forest Supervisor Decisions *The Courier,* published daily (Tuesday through Sunday) in Russellville, AR . District Ranger Decisions Bayou Ranger District: *The Courier,* published daily (Tuesday through Sunday) in Russellville, AR. Boston Mountain Ranger District: Southwest Times Record, published daily in Fort Smith, AR. Buffalo Ranger District: *Newton County Times,* published weekly in Jasper, AR. Magazine Ranger District: *Southwest Times Record,* published daily in Fort Smith, AR. Pleasant Hill Ranger District: *Johnson County Graphic,* published weekly (Wednesday) in Clarksville, AR. St. Francis National Forest: *The Daily World,* published daily (Sunday through Friday) in Helena, AR. Sylamore Ranger District: *Stone County Leader,* published weekly (Wednesday) in Mountain View, AR. National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Texas Forest Supervisor Decisions The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, TX District Ranger Decisions Angelina National Forest: *The Lufkin Daily News,* published daily in Lufkin, TX. Caddo & LBJ National Grasslands: Denton Record-Chronicle, published daily in Denton, TX. Davy Crockett National Forest: *The Lufkin Daily News,* published daily in Lufkin, TX. Sabine National Forest: *The Lufkin Daily News,* published daily in Lufkin, TX. Sam Houston National Forest: *The Courier,* published daily in Conroe, TX. Dated: April 1, 2008. Jane L. Cottrell, Deputy Regional Forester. [FR Doc. E8-7310 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Closed Meeting *Date and Time:* Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. *Place:* Radio Free Asia Conference Room, 2025 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036. The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors
(BBG)will meet in closed session to review and discuss a number of issues relating to U.S. Government-funded nonmilitary international broadcasting. They will address internal procedural, budgetary, and personnel issues, as well as sensitive foreign policy issues relating to potential options in the U.S. international broadcasting field. This meeting is closed because if open it likely would either disclose matters that would be properly classified to be kept secret in the interest of foreign policy under the appropriate executive order (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1)) or would disclose information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B)) In addition, part of the discussion will relate solely to the internal personnel and organizational issues of the BBG or the International Broadcasting Bureau. (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6)) *For More Information Contact:* Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Timi Nickerson Kenealy at
(202)203-4545. Dated: April 2, 2008. Timi Nickerson Kenealy, Acting Legal Counsel. [FR Doc. E8-7343 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8610-01-M COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the New Jersey Advisory Committee Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that an orientation meeting, briefing meeting, and planning meeting of the New Jersey Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene at 10 a.m. and adjourn at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Legislative Annex of the State House, 125 West State Street, Room 1, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0099. The purpose of these meetings is to inform members about the rules and procedures applicable to federal advisory committee operations, to hear presentations from experts in fair housing and other civil rights matters in the state, and to discuss the committee's future project planning. Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Eastern Regional Office by May 26, 2008. The address is 624 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20425. Persons wishing to e-mail their comments, or who desire additional information should contact Alfreda Greene, Secretary, 202-376-7533, TTY 202-376-8116 or by e-mail: *agreene@usccr.gov* . Hearing impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the service of a sign language interpreter should contact the Regional Office at least ten
(10)working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission's Web site, *http://www.usccr.gov* , or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above e-mail or street address. The meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Commission and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Dated in Washington, DC, April 3, 2008. Christopher Byrnes, Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit. [FR Doc. E8-7411 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility to Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment. Pursuant to section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2341 *et seq.* ), the Economic Development Administration
(EDA)has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. EDA has initiated separate investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each firm contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm's workers, or threat. List of Petitions Received by EDA for Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Trade Adjustment April 1, 2008 Through April 30, 2008 Firm Address Date accepted for filing Products Hancock Lumber Co., Inc P.O. Box 299, 4 Edes Falls Road, Casco, Maine 04015 3/28/08 Produce Eastern White Pine lumber and by-products. Mason Box Company 521 Mt. Hope Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760 3/27/08 Manufactures custom and stock gift greeting card boxes, jewelry boxes, candy boxes, security mail boxes and medical lab boxes. Brown Street Furniture, LLC P.O. Box 278, 87 Brown Street 4/1/08 Produces case goods from a variety of hardwoods—cherry, maple, ash, and pine. Neu Dynamics Corporation 110 Steamwhistle Drive. Ivyland, PA 18974 3/25/08 Manufactures precision molds and dies. Hilltop Precision Machining, Inc 527 Gitts Run Road, Hanover, PA 17331 3/7/08 Services provide tooling, fixtures, and wear parts of several markets which include automotive. DaveCo Industries, Inc 3903 Cavalier Drive. Garland, TX 75042 1/15/08 Sheet metal fabricating and assembling prototype machines. A&W Products, Co., Inc 14 Garner Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771 3/28/08 Manufacturer of wood (masonite) clipboards. Country Candle Co., Inc 22 West Street, Millbury, MA 01527 3/31/08 Manufactures candles and scented candles. Precision Manufacturing Technologies, Inc 364 Bonny Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 3/6/08 Process metal by using a range of tooling procedures, may be plated if necessary. Burke E. Porter Machinery Company 730 Plymouth NE., Grand Rapids, MI 49505 3/16/08 Measuring and checking instruments for automotive assembly line testing. Accent Displays, Inc 2560 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21632 4/1/08 Produce display tradeshows and provide creative design fabrication and installation. For various industries' exhibits. Any party having a substantial interest in these proceedings may request a public hearing on the matter. A written request for a hearing must be submitted to the Office of Performance Evaluation, Room 7009, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, no later than ten
(10)calendar days following publication of this notice. Please follow the procedures set forth in section 315.9 of EDA's final rule (71 FR 56704) for procedures for requesting a public hearing. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance official program number and title of the program under which these petitions are submitted is 11.313, Trade Adjustment Assistance. Dated: April 2, 2008. William P. Kittredge, Program Officer for TAA. [FR Doc. E8-7456 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-24-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board Order No. 1554 Grant of Authority for Subzone Status, MPM Silicones, LLC (Silicone-Based Products and Intermediaries), Waterford, New York Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: *Whereas* , the Foreign-Trade Zones Act provides for ”...the establishment... of foreign-trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,” and authorizes the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreign-trade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ports of entry; *Whereas* , the Board's regulations (15 CFR Part 400) provide for the establishment of special-purpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is in the public interest; *Whereas* , the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 121, has made application to the Board for authority to establish a special-purpose subzone at the silicone-based products and intermediaries manufacturing and warehousing facility of MPM Silicones, LLC located in Waterford, New York (FTZ Docket 4-2007, filed 2-2-07); *Whereas* , notice inviting public comment was given in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 6518, 2/12/07; 72 FR 16764, 4-5-07; 72 FR 24272, 5-2-07; 72 FR 53989, 9-21-07) and a public hearing was held on 4-18-07; and, *Whereas* , the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations would be satisfied, and that approval of the application would be in the public interest if subject to the restrictions and limitations listed below; *Now, therefore* , the Board hereby grants authority for subzone status for activity related to silicone-based products and intermediaries manufacturing at the facility of MPM Silicones, LLC, located in Waterford, New York (Subzone 121C), as described in the application and **Federal Register** notice, and subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations, including Section 400.28, and subject to the following restrictions and limitations: 1. Silicon metal subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order that is admitted into the subzone in foreign status must ultimately be re-exported (regardless of whether it has been manufactured into a downstream product). 2. Admission of foreign-status silicon metal subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order is limited to 10,000 metric tons per year. 3. Approval is for an initial period of five-years, subject to extension upon review. Signed at Washington, DC, this 28th day of March 2008. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. Attest: Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7473 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-570-873 ; A-791-815 Ferrovanadium from the People(s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On December 3, 2007, the Department of Commerce (“Department”) initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on ferrovanadium from the People(s Republic of China (“PRC”) and the Republic of South Africa (“South Africa”), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“Act”). *See Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 72 FR 67890 (December 3, 2007) (“Sunset Initiations”); *see also Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Ferrovanadium From the People(s Republic of China* , 68 FR 4168 (January 28, 2003) (“PRC Order”); *Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Ferrovanadium from the Republic of South Africa* , 68 FR 4169 (January 28, 2003) (“South Africa Order”). Based on the notices of intent to participate and adequate responses filed by the domestic interested parties, and the lack of response from any respondent interested party, the Department conducted expedited sunset reviews of the PRC Order and South Africa Order pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 C.F.R. 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of either the PRC Order or the South Africa Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, at the levels indicated in the “Final Results of Sunset Reviews” section of this notice, *infra* . EFFECTIVE DATE: April 9, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juanita H. Chen; AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202-482-1904. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 3, 2007, the Department initiated sunset reviews of the PRC Order and South Africa Order on ferrovanadium pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. *See* Sunset Initiations. On December 18, 2007, the Department received timely notices of intent to participate in both sunset reviews (as joint submissions) from the Vanadium Producers and Reclaimers Association (“VPRA”), and its members Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation (“Gulf”), Gulf(s wholly owned subsidiary Bear Metallurgical Company (“Bear Metallurgical”), Metallurg Vanadium Corporation (“MVC”), and Strategic Minerals Corporation (on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Stratcor, Inc.) (“Stratcor”) (collectively “Domestic Producers”), pursuant to 19 C.F.R. 351.218(d)(1)(i). In accordance with 19 C.F.R. 351.218(d)(1)(ii)(A), VPRA claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(E) of the Act as a trade or business association, a majority of whose members produce or wholesale a domestic like product in the United States. Gulf, Bear Metallurgical, MVC, and Stratcor claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as domestic producers and/or wholesalers of subject merchandise. On January 2, 2008, Domestic Producers jointly filed substantive responses in both sunset reviews, within the 30-day deadline as specified in 19 C.F.R. 351.218(d)(3)(i). The Department did not receive a substantive response from any respondent interested party in either sunset review. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 C.F.R. 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted expedited sunset reviews of the PRC Order and the South Africa Order. SCOPE OF THE ORDERS The scope of the orders covers all ferrovanadium regardless of grade, chemistry, form, shape, or size. Ferrovanadium is an alloy of iron and vanadium that is used chiefly as an additive in the manufacture of steel. The merchandise is commercially and scientifically identified as vanadium. The scope specifically excludes vanadium additives other than ferrovanadium, such as nitrided vanadium, vanadium-aluminum master alloys, vanadium chemicals, vanadium oxides, vanadium waste and scrap, and vanadium-bearing raw materials such as slag, boiler residues and fly ash. Merchandise under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) item numbers 2850.00.2000, 8112.40.3000, and 8112.40.6000 are specifically excluded. Ferrovanadium is classified under HTSUS item number 7202.92.00. Although the HTSUS item number is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the Department(s written description of the scope of these orders remains dispositive. ANALYSIS OF COMMENTS RECEIVED A complete discussion of all issues raised in these sunset reviews is addressed in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice. *See* “Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results in the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Ferrovanadium from the People(s Republic of China and from the Republic of South Africa,” from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary, to David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated April 1, 2008 (“I&D Memo”). The issues discussed in the accompanying I&D Memo include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the dumping margin likely to prevail if either the PRC Order or the South Africa Order were revoked. Parties can obtain a public copy of the I&D Memo on file in the Central Records Unit, room 1117, of the main Commerce building. In addition, a complete public version of the I&D Memo can be accessed directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper copy and electronic version of the I&D Memo are identical in content. FINAL RESULTS OF SUNSET REVIEWS The Department determines that revocation of the PRC Order on ferrovanadium would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the rates listed below: Manufacturers/Exporters/Producers Weighted-Average Margin (Percent) Pangang Group International Economic & Trading Corporation 12.97% PRC-Wide Entity 66.71% The Department determines that revocation of the South Africa Order on ferrovanadium would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the rates listed below: Manufacturers/Exporters/Producers Weighted-Average Margin (Percent) Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation, Ltd. 116.00% Xstrata South Africa (Proprietary) Limited 116.00% All Others 116.00% NOTIFICATION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE PROTECTIVE ORDER This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 C.F.R. 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. We are issuing and publishing these results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: April 1, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7465 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-475-703 Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From Italy: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce EFFECTIVE DATE: April 9, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Winston or Salim Bhabhrawala, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone
(202)482-1785 or
(202)482-1784, respectively. Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), requires the Department of Commerce (“Department”) to issue the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested and a final determination within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary results are published. If it is not practicable to complete the review within the time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend these deadlines to a maximum of 365 days and 180 days, respectively. Background On September 25, 2007, the Department published in the **Federal Register** a notice of initiation of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on granular polytetrafluoroethylene resin from Italy, covering the period August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2007. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part* , 72 FR 54428 (September 25, 2007). The preliminary results for this administrative review are currently due no later than May 2, 2008. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results The Department requires additional time to review and analyze the sales and cost information submitted by the respondent in this administrative review because this review involves complex sales and cost accounting issues. Thus, it is not practicable to complete this review within the original time limit ( *i.e.* , May 2, 2008). Therefore, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results by 120 days to August 30, 2008, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and section 351.213(h)(2) of the Department's regulations. However, August 30, 2008, falls on a Saturday and September 1, 2008, is a holiday, and it is the Department's long-standing practice to issue a determination the next business day when the statutory deadline falls on a weekend, federal holiday, or any other day when the Department is closed. *See Notice of Clarification: Application of “Next Business Day” Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended* , 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). Accordingly, the deadline for completion of the preliminary results is now no later than September 2, 2008. We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: April 3, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7469 Filed 4-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice of Proposed Revision to Guidelines for Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program AGENCY: National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (Commerce). ACTION: Request for comments for proposed revision to program guidelines. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NOAA is planning to update and revise its Guidelines for the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) after five years implementing the program under these guidelines. This notice invites interested parties to provide comments or suggestions to NOAA for consideration in updating the CELCP guidelines. DATES: Comments on the CELCP guidelines are requested by June 9, 2008, 2008 for consideration. ADDRESSES: Please address comments to Roxanne Thomas, by mail at: Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, NOAA, 1305 East-West Hwy., N/ORM7, Silver Spring, MD 20910; or by e-mail to *Roxanne.Thornas@noaa.gov* , Subject: CELCP Guidelines. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roxanne Thomas or Elaine Vaudreuil, NOAA's Ocean Service, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management at *Roxanne.Thomas@noaa.gov* , 301-713-3155 ext. 119 or *Elaine.Vaudreui1@noaa.gov,* 301-713-3155 ext. 103. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The CELCP was established in 2002 to fund acquisition of land to protect important coastal and estuarine areas that have significant conservation, recreation, ecological, historical or aesthetic values, or that are threatened by conversion from their natural or recreational state to other uses. Priority is given to lands that can be effectively managed and protected and that have significant ecological value. Conservation projects should advance the goals, objectives or implementation of federal, regional, state or local coastal management plans. The CELCP was created by Public Law 107-77 and codified at 16 U.S.C. 1456d. NOAA issued final guidelines for the program in June 2003. Since the program's creation, CELCP has administered more than 150 grants for land conservation projects in 26 out of 34 eligible coastal states and territories and has run two national funding competitions under the guidelines. Based on its experience implementing this program, NOAA plans to update the CELCP program guidelines to clarify certain provisions and consider other changes. The revisions will not change the CELCP process, but will clarify certain provisions and consider other improvements. The current Final Guidelines for the CELCP can be found on the Internet at *http://www.coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/land/media/CELCPfinalo2Guidelines.pdf* or can be requested either by phone at 301-713-3155 ext. 119, or by e-mail to *Roxanne.Thomas@noaa.gov.* Any proposed changes to the CELCP guidelines would be published in the **Federal Register** , with an opportunity for public comment, following compliance with any relevant statutes and executive orders. Dated: April 2, 2008. John H. Dunnigan, Assistant Administrator, Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. E8-7399 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XH01 Marine Mammals; File No. 10014-01 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for amendment. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Science, Research and Technology, P.O. Box 409, Trenton, NJ 08625-0409, has applied in due form for an amendment to their Permit No. 10014 to allow them to take additional marine mammals during surveys for purposes of scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before May 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: The application 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 Northeast Region, NMFS, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298; phone (978)281-9300; fax (978)281-9394. Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this application should be mailed to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427-2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is *NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov* . Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: File No. 10014-01. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Opay or Kate Swails, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit amendment is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The NJDEP seeks permission to increase the number of marine mammals taken during research conducted to elucidate the distribution and abundance of baleen whales, odontocete whales, pinnipeds, and sea turtles. Research would include take by survey approach during shipboard and aircraft transect surveys. Researchers request authorization to take up to 2,500 common dolphins ( *Delphinus delphis* ), 3,200 bottlenose dolphins ( *Tursiops truncatus* ), and 1,280 harbor porpoises ( *Phocoena phocoena* ) annually. The study area would continue to include U.S. waters offshore of southern New Jersey out to a distance of 20 nautical miles. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed will require a supplemental environmental assessment. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: April 3, 2008. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-7480 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Public Hearings for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Mission Activities Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement 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 regulations implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and Presidential Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy
(Navy)has prepared and filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) on March 27, 2008, to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) mission activities within the NSWC PCD Study Area, which includes St. Andrew Bay (SAB), and military warning areas W-151 (includes Panama City Operating Area), W-155 (includes Pensacola Operating Area), and W-470. The Proposed Action is to improve NSWC PCD's capabilities to conduct new and increased mission operations for the Department of Defense
(DoD)and its customers within the NSWC PCD Study Area. The research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities occurring in these areas include air operations, surface operations, subsurface operations, sonar operations, electromagnetic operations, laser operations, ordnance operations, and projectile firing. A Notice of Intent for this Draft EIS/OEIS was published in the **Federal Register** on August 19, 2004 (69 FR 51453). The Navy will conduct three public hearings to receive oral and written comments on the Draft EIS/OEIS. Federal agencies, state agencies, and local agencies and interested individuals are invited to be present or represented at the public hearings. This notice announces the dates and locations of the public hearings for this Draft EIS/OEIS. *Dates and Addresses:* An open house session will precede the scheduled public hearing at each of the locations listed below and will allow individuals to review the information presented in the Draft EIS/OEIS. Navy representatives will be available during the open house sessions to clarify information related to the Draft EIS/OEIS. In addition, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is participating as a cooperating agency in the development of the EIS, will be represented at the open houses and public hearings. All meetings will start with an open house from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Presentations and public comment will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Public hearings will be held on the following dates and at the following locations: 1. May 5, 2008, Gulf Coast Community College, Student Union Conference Center, 5230 West Hwy 98, Panama City, Florida, 2. May 6, 2008, Pensacola Junior College—Warrington Campus, McMillian Auditorium, 5555 Highway 98 West, Pensacola, Florida, 3. May 7, 2008, Port St. Joe Elementary School Auditorium, 2201 Long Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Carmen Ferrer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32407; telephone: 850-234-4146; E-mail *carmen.ferrer@navy.mil.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSWC PCD is the United States (U.S.) Navy's premier research and development organization focused on littoral (coastal region) warfare and expeditionary (designed for military operations abroad) warfare. NSWC PCD provides in-water research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) in support of expeditionary maneuver warfare, operations in extreme environments, mine warfare, maritime operations, and coastal operations. NSWC PCD is the nation's principal repository of this expertise supported by a diverse technical workforce in these areas that are critical to the future of U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps operations. In accordance with Department of Defense
(DoD)Directive 5000.1, test and evaluation support is to be integrated throughout the defense acquisition process (the process that encompasses every aspect of identifying, developing, and procuring defense systems) and is structured to provide essential information to decision makers. Such testing is used to validate the technical performance parameters (whether a given system performs as expected) and to determine whether systems are operationally effective, suitable, survivable, and safe for their intended use. It is the mission of NSWC PCD to provide RDT&E, as well as in-service support for amphibious warfare, diving, maritime special operations, mine warfare (mines and mine countermeasures), and other naval missions that take place in the coastal region. The infrastructure has been established at NSWC PCD to support this mission. A unique feature of NSWC PCD that is unduplicated in the U.S. is the natural operating environment provided by the ready access to the Gulf of Mexico
(GOM)and its associated littoral and coastal regions. The GOM provides a surrogate environment for most of the littoral areas of the world in which the Navy will find itself operating for the foreseeable future. The NSWC PCD Draft EIS/OEIS addresses all of the identified RDT&E operations that occur within the NSWC PCD Study Area. The NSWC PCD RDT&E activities may be conducted anywhere within the existing military operating areas and St. Andrews Bay from the mean high water line (average high tide mark) out to 222 kilometer (120 nautical miles) offshore. The Draft EIS/OEIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts of three alternatives, including two action alternatives (Alternatives 1 and 2) and the No Action Alternative. The No Action Alternative addresses historical and current mission activities (referred to cumulatively as “baseline mission activities”) for the NSWC PCD Study Area. Alternatives 1 and 2 analyze baseline activities, as well as future growth requirements for missions and activity levels. The development process incorporated the need to support future test capabilities, expand required mission capabilities, and increase the baseline tempo and intensity of activities. Alternative 2 is the Navy's preferred alternative. No significant adverse impacts are identified for any resource area in any geographic location within the NSWC PCD Study Area that cannot be mitigated, with the exception of exposure of marine mammals and sea turtles to underwater sound. The Navy will apply to NMFS for a Marine Mammal Protection Act Letter of Authorization
(LOA)and governing regulations to authorize incidental takes of marine mammals that may result from the implementation of the activities analyzed in the Draft EIS/OEIS. NMFS is participating as a cooperating agency in the development of this Draft EIS/OEIS. NMFS staff will be present at the scheduled open houses and public hearings and available to discuss both the MMPA incidental take authorization process and NMFS's participation in the development of the EIS/OEIS. The Draft EIS/OEIS is being mailed to Federal, State, and local agencies, elected officials, and other interested individuals and organizations. The public comment period will end May 19, 2008. *Copies of the Draft EIS/OEIS are available for public review at the following libraries:* Bay County Public Library, 25 West Government Street, Panama City, FL 32401; Gulf County Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456; Fort Walton Beach Public Library, 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548; and Pensacola Public Library, 200 West Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32501. The Draft EIS/OEIS is also available for electronic public viewing at *http://nswcpc.navsea.navy.mil/Environment.htm.* A paper copy of the Executive Summary or a single CD of the Draft EIS/OEIS will be made available upon request by contacting Mrs. Carmen Ferrer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32407; E-mail: *carmen.ferrer@navy.mil.* Federal, State, and local agencies and interested parties are invited to be present or represented at the public hearing. Written comments can also be submitted during the open house sessions preceding the public hearings. Oral statements will be heard and transcribed by a stenographer; however, to ensure the accuracy of the record, all 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 responded to 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 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 at the hearing, mailed to Mrs. Carmen Ferrer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32407 or submitted via e-mail to *nswcpcpaowebmanager@navy.mil.* All written comments must be postmarked or received by May 19, 2008, to ensure they become part of the official record. All comments will be responded to in the Final EIS/OEIS. Dated: April 3, 2008. T. M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7461 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Intent To Terminate the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Introduction of F/A-18E/F (Super Hornet) Aircraft to the East Coast of the United States (Construction and Operation of an Outlying Landing Field); To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Construction and Operation of an Outlying Landing Field To Support Carrier Air Wing Aircraft at Naval Air Station Oceana and Naval Station Norfolk, VA; and To Announce Public Scoping Meetings AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In a Notice of Intent published on June 24, 2005 (70 **Federal Register** [FR] 36566), the Department of the Navy announced its intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
(SEIS)to provide additional analysis of the environmental consequences associated with the construction and operation of an Outlying Landing Field
(OLF)needed to support operations of Super Hornet squadrons stationed at Naval Air Station
(NAS)Oceana, Virginia, and Marine Corps Air Station
(MCAS)Cherry Point, North Carolina. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)published a Notice of Availability
(NOA)of the Draft SEIS on February 23, 2007 (72 FR 8155). 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), the Navy announces its intent to terminate the Draft SEIS for the Introduction of F/A-18E/F (Super Hornet) Aircraft to the East Coast of the United States (Construction and Operation of an Outlying Landing Field) and prepare an EIS to evaluate potential environmental consequences of the construction and operation of an OLF at new alternative sites to support Field Carrier Landing Practice
(FCLP)training requirements for carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft stationed at and transient to NAS Oceana and Naval Station
(NS)Norfolk Chambers Field, Virginia. The five new alternative OLF sites identified to date are:
(1)Cabin Point Site, located in Surry, Prince George, and Sussex counties, Virginia;
(2)Dory Site, located in Southampton and Sussex counties, Virginia;
(3)Mason Site, located in Sussex and Southampton counties, Virginia;
(4)Sandbanks Site, located in Gates and Hertford counties, North Carolina; and
(5)Hale's Lake Site, located in Camden and Currituck counties, North Carolina. These five site alternatives were identified by applying operational, environmental and population criteria to a list of 13 new sites provided by the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as on the five sites examined in the Draft SEIS. *Dates and Addresses:* The Navy is initiating a scoping process to identify community concerns and local issues that will be addressed in the EIS. Federal, state, and local elected officials and agencies and interested persons are encouraged to provide comments to the Navy to identify environmental concerns that should be addressed in the EIS. To be most helpful, scoping comments should clearly describe the specific issues or topics the EIS should address. Public scoping meetings, using an Open House format, will be held to receive written comments or concerns that should be addressed in the EIS. Public scoping meetings will be as follows: 1. Currituck County, North Carolina. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917 on April 28, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 2. Prince George County, Virginia. J.E.J Moore Middle School, 11455 Prince George Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842 on April 29, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 3. Sussex County, Virginia. Sussex Central High School, 21394 Sussex Drive, Sussex, VA 23884 on April 30, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 4. Southampton County, Virginia. Southampton High School, 23350 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837 on May 1, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 5. Gates County, North Carolina. Gates County High School, 088 U.S. Highway 158 West, Gatesville, NC 27938 on May 2, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 6. Camden County, North Carolina. Camden County High School, 103 U.S. Highway 158 West, Camden, NC 27921 on May 5, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and 7. Surry County, Virginia. Surry Central High School, 1675 Hollybush Road, Dendron, VA 23839 on May 7, 2008, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The dates, times, and locations of public scoping meetings are also available at ( *http://www.olfeis.com* ), and will be provided to local and regional media serving localities in the vicinity of proposed OLF sites. Comments can be made in the following ways:
(1)Written statements submitted to Navy representatives at the public scoping open houses;
(2)written statements mailed to Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23508, Attn: Code EV OLF Project Manager; and
(3)written statements submitted via the Web site at *http://www.OLFEIS.com.* All written comments must be postmarked by June 7, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Navy proposes to construct an OLF that will support the FCLP operations of carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft squadrons stationed at and transient to NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia (F/A-18C Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet squadrons and Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS)), and NS Norfolk Chambers Field, Norfolk, Virginia (E-2C Hawkeye, C-2A Greyhound, and E-2C/C-2A FRS). While NALF Fentress will continue providing necessary support for FCLP and other training requirements, this landing field alone cannot fully support training requirements of home-based and transient aircraft from NAS Oceana and NS Norfolk Chambers Field. Training requirements for aircraft based at these airfields can exceed NALF Fentress capacity up to 63% of the time during summertime when hours of darkness are limited. Capacity problems are further exacerbated when operational demands require surging additional carrier strike groups. A new OLF is required to provide year-round capacity to support FCLP training requirements under the Fleet Response Plan, provide operational flexibility needed to respond to emergent national defense requirements, and FCLP training consistent with at-sea operating conditions. Facilities at the OLF would include an 8,000-foot runway, aircraft traffic control tower, and other support buildings. The Navy also proposes to establish Class D airspace around the OLF. Property and property interests for construction of the facilities, airfield safety zones, and projected high-noise zones would need to be acquired through purchase, lease, or acquisition of restrictive use or conservation easements. The EIS will address environmental consequences associated with construction of the airfield, associated infrastructure and support facilities, and aircraft operations. In addition, the EIS will assess socioeconomic consequences associated with acquisition of property and property interests for the OLF and any relocation of residences within the proposed airfield safety and projected high-noise zones. The Navy has worked with the leadership in the State of North Carolina and Commonwealth of Virginia to identify a range of reasonable site location alternatives for the OLF. For purposes of analysis, an estimated 25,000 to 30,000-acre area is being considered for each site location alternative. Additional alternative site locations may be identified during the scoping process. The five site location alternatives identified to date are:
(1)Cabin Point Site, located in Surry, Prince George, and Sussex counties, Virginia;
(2)Dory Site, located in Southampton and Sussex counties, Virginia;
(3)Mason Site, located in Sussex and Southampton counties, Virginia;
(4)Sandbanks Site, located in Gates and Hertford counties, North Carolina; and
(5)Hale's Lake Site, located in Camden and Currituck counties, North Carolina. The Navy has and will continue to work with the leadership from the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as local communities to explore all possible economic benefits to the community to offset the potential impacts from the OLF. During the scoping process, the Navy will encourage and solicit input on other potential economic benefit proposals. The Navy intends to analyze potential environmental consequences of the construction and operation of the OLF on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, air quality, plant and animal habitats, and water resources such as streams and wetlands. It will also evaluate potential consequences to the built environment, including land use patterns, transportation, housing, and regional economy. Further, the Navy will prepare analyses of projected operations on existing airspace and of aircraft noise exposure levels on the ambient noise environment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508, Attn: Code EV OLF Project Manager. Dated: April 4, 2008. T. M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7463 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to
(202)395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response “Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., “Upward Bound Evaluation”]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:
(1)Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;
(2)Title;
(3)Summary of the collection;
(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;
(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: April 3, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 56. *Burden Hours:* 448. *Abstract:* This data collection instrument is being submitted to obtain approval for information collection on the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind program. The data to be collected will include information related to staff, consumer demographics, cost of services, and services provided. This data will be used to evaluate and construct a profile for the program nationwide. The respondents will be the managers of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind program in each of the 50 states and territories. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3560. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-401-0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E8-7454 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by email to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to
(202)395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response “Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., “Upward Bound Evaluation”]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:
(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;
(2)Title;
(3)Summary of the collection;
(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;
(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: April 3, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Postsecondary Education *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Annual Student Activities Report for the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 190. *Burden Hours:* 570. *Abstract:* This information collection provides the U.S. Department of Education with information needed to determine if fellows have made substantial progress toward meeting the program's objectives and allows program staff to monitor and evaluate time-to-degree completion and the graduation rate. The Congress has mandated (through the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993) that the U.S. Department of Education provide documentation about the progress being made by the program. Program staff have made minor adjustments to the report to improve the clarity of the document, and to ensure more effective data collection and evaluation of program performance. However, the current burden estimate of three hours per response remains the same, pending feedback from respondents after the approved Annual Student Activities Report is extended and implemented. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3571. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-401-0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E8-7455 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Privacy Act of 1974; Publication of Proposed Compilation of Privacy Act System of Records; Correction AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy published a notice in the **Federal Register** on April 2, 2008 of the proposed compilation of the Privacy Act System of Records. This notice corrects the date for responding to comments and the effective date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Verlette L. Gatlin,
(202)586-5955. Correction In the **Federal Register** of April 2, 2008, FR Doc. E8-6239, on page 18044, the following correction is made to the DATES section: DATES: Any interested person may submit written comments concerning the proposed changes to DOE's Privacy Act Systems of Records by May 9, 2008. Except for proposed exemptions that may require separate notice and comment rulemaking, the changes proposed in this notice will be effective May 9, 2008 unless DOE receives comments that require a contrary determination. DOE will publish a document in the **Federal Register** notifying the public if any changes are necessary. Issued in Washington, DC on April 3, 2008. Ingrid Kolb, Director, Office of Management. [FR Doc. E8-7441 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as a Member to the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE)Office of Fossil Energy is soliciting nominations for candidates to serve as members of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of Energy on the development and implementation of programs under Subtitle J, Section 999 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) related to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum resources, and reviews and provides written comments on the annual plan as also described in this subtitle of the EPACT. The membership of the Advisory Committee must be in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and some members of the Advisory Committee may be appointed as special Government employees of the Department of Energy. DATES: Nominations must be received by May 2, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request for Nominations please contact Ms. Elena Melchert, Mr. Bill Hochheiser, or Mr. James Slutz, Designated Federal Official (DFO), Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee, at *ultradeepwater@hq.doe.gov* or
(202)586-5600. Complete text of Subtitle J, Section 999 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 can be found on the DOE Office of Fossil Energy Web site at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UltraDeepwater.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* Under Subtitle J, Section 999, the Secretary of Energy is required to carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies for ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, including addressing the technology challenges for small producers, safe operations, and environmental mitigation (including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration of carbon). The activities should maximize the value of natural gas and other petroleum resources of the United States by increasing the supply of such resources through reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of exploration for and production of such resources while improving safety and minimizing environmental impacts. In support of this subtitle, the Secretary will contract with a corporation that is structured as a program consortium [REF: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-58, Section 999B, 119 Stat. 917-921] to administer the activities outlined above. The program includes improving safety and minimizing environmental impacts of activities involving ultra-deepwater architecture and technology, including drilling to formations in the Outer Continental Shelf to depths greater than 15,000 feet. Projects focus on the development and demonstration of individual exploration and production technologies as well as integrated systems technologies including new architectures for production in ultra-deepwater (water depths greater than or equal to 1500 meters). The Secretary is also required to prepare an annual plan that describes the ongoing and prospective activities of the program. In May 2006, the Secretary established the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum resources, and to review and comment on the annual plan. Re-chartering of this committee is currently underway. Qualifications for membership of this committee include:
(A)Individuals with extensive research experience or operational knowledge of offshore natural gas and other petroleum exploration and production;
(B)individuals broadly representative of the affected interests in ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum production, including interests in environmental protection and safe operations;
(C)no individuals who are Federal employees; and
(D)no individuals who are board members, officers, or employees of the program consortium [REF: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-58, Section 999D(a)(2), 119 Stat. 922]. How to Apply: Candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Committee should provide the following information by May 2, 2008. The format to be used for nomination is a resume that addresses the specific qualification criteria stated in Section 999D(a)(2) of the EPACT and other information. Details and specifications for preparing the resume are summarized below and can be found at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UltraDeepwater.html.* Resume should address all the information requested below: Full name; Professional Title (if applicable); Employment Affiliation; Address; Phone; E-mail; Professional experience related to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum resources; Education; Professional Affiliations and Awards; Professional Discipline(s); Affiliation with or nomination by industry or professional associations or other stakeholder groups; Fit with one or more membership categories specified by Section 999D(a)(2) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005:
(A)“ * * * individuals with extensive research experience or operational knowledge of offshore natural gas and other petroleum exploration and production;”
(B)“ * * * individuals broadly representative of the affected interests in ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum production, including interests in environmental protection and safe operations;” Availability for the planned meeting dates of September 9 or 10, 2008 and October 14 or 15, 2008; Relationship to the Program Consortium (Note that board members, officers, and employees of the consortium are not eligible for appointment to this Committee.). [REF: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Subtitle J, Section 999D(a)(2)] In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act [REF: 5 U.S.C. App. 2], this committee's membership will be balanced in terms of the points of view represented. All resumes must be received by May 2, 2008. Candidates may use the form found at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UltraDeepwater.html* to address the required resume elements. Candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Committee must submit a resume via one of the following methods: 1. E-mail to *UltraDeepwater@hq.doe.gov* (with resume embedded within the body of the e-mail message; no attachment). 2. Facsimile to 202/586-6221, Attn: UDAC Nomination. 3. Overnight delivery service to: U.S. Department of Energy, Mail Stop FE-30, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. No resumes should be sent via the U.S. Postal Service due to extensive security processing that can damage documents and result in extensive delays. 4. Resume Submission Online at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UltraDeepwater.html* . For security reasons, no e-mail attachments are allowed, nor will they be opened if included. The closing date for receipt of resumes is May 2, 2008. All resumes received will be acknowledged within 10 working days from date of receipt. Members will have their travel expenses reimbursed, but their time will not be compensated. Some members of the Advisory Committee may be appointed as special Government employees of the Department of Energy. Questions regarding the nomination process should be directed to Bill Hochheiser or Elena Melchert at 202/586-5600. Issued in Washington, DC on April 4, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee, Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7491 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as a Member to the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE)Office of Fossil Energy is soliciting nominations for candidates to serve as members of the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of Energy on the development and implementation of programs under Subtitle J, Section 999 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) related to onshore unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources, and reviews and provides written comments on the annual plan as also described in this subtitle of the EPACT. The membership of the Advisory Committee must be in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and some members of the Advisory Committee may be appointed as special Government employees of the Department of Energy. DATES: Nominations must be received by May 2, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request for Nominations please contact Ms. Elena Melchert, Mr. Bill Hochheiser, or Mr. James Slutz, Designated Federal Official (DFO), Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee, at *UnconventionalResources@hq.doe.gov* or
(202)586-5600. Complete text of Subtitle J, Section 999 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 can be found on the DOE Office of Fossil Energy Web site at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UnconventionalResources.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* Under Subtitle J, Section 999, the Secretary of Energy is required to carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies for ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, including addressing the technology challenges for small producers, safe operations, and environmental mitigation (including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration of carbon). The activities should maximize the value of natural gas and other petroleum resources of the United States by increasing the supply of such resources, through reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of exploration for and production of such resources, while improving safety and minimizing environmental impacts. In support of this subtitle, the Secretary will contract with a corporation that is structured as a program consortium [REF: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-58, Section 999B, 119 Stat. 917-921] to administer the activities outlined above. The program includes improving safety and minimizing environmental impacts of activities onshore unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production technology. Projects focus on areas including advanced coalbed methane, deep drilling, natural gas production from tight sands, natural gas production from gas shales, stranded gas, innovative exploration and production techniques, enhanced recovery techniques, and environmental mitigation of unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources exploration and production. The Secretary is also required to prepare an annual plan that describes the ongoing and prospective activities of the program. In May 2006, the Secretary established the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the development and implementation of programs related to unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources, and to review and comment on the annual plan. The process of re-chartering this committee is currently underway. Qualifications for membership of this committee include:
(A)Employees or representatives of independent producers of natural gas and other petroleum, including small producers;
(B)individuals with extensive research experience or operational knowledge of unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production;
(C)individuals broadly representative of the affected interests in unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, including interests in environmental protection and safe operations;
(D)individuals with expertise in the various geographic areas of potential supply of unconventional onshore natural gas and other petroleum in the United States;
(E)no individuals who are Federal employees; and
(F)no individuals who are board members, officers, or employees of the program consortium [REF: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-58, Section 999D(b)(2), 119 Stat. 922-923]. How to Apply: Candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Committee should provide the following information by May 2, 2008. The format to be used for nomination is a resume that addresses the specific qualification criteria stated in Section 999D(b)(2) of the EPACT and other information. Details and specifications for preparing the resume are summarized below and can be found at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UnconventionalResources.html.* Resume should address all the information requested below: Full name; Professional Title (if applicable); Employment Affiliation; Address; Phone; E-mail; Professional experience related to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum resources; Education; Professional Affiliations and Awards; Professional Discipline(s); Affiliation with or nomination by industry or professional associations or other stakeholder groups; Fit with one or more membership categories specified by Section 999D(b)(2) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005:
(A)A majority of members who are employees or representatives of independent producers of natural gas and other petroleum, including small producers;
(B)individuals with extensive research experience or operational knowledge of unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production;
(C)individuals broadly representative of the affected interests in unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, including interests in environmental protection and safe operations;
(D)individuals with expertise in the various geographic areas of potential supply of unconventional onshore natural gas and other petroleum in the United States; Availability for the planned meeting dates of September 9 or 10, 2008 and October 14 or 15, 2008; Relationship to the Program Consortium (Note that board members, officers, and employees of the consortium are not eligible for appointment to this Committee.). [REF: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Subtitle J, Section 999D(b)(2)] In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act [REF: 5 U.S.C. App. 2], this committee's membership will be balanced in terms of the points of view represented. All resumes must be received by May 2, 2008. Candidates may use the form found at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UnconventionalResources.html* to address the required resume elements. Candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Committee must submit a resume via one of the following methods. 1. E-mail to *UnconventionalResources@hq.doe.gov* (with resume embedded within the body of the e-mail message; no attachment.), 2. Facsimile to 202/586-6221, Attn: URTAC Nomination. 3. Overnight delivery service to: U.S. Department of Energy, Mail Stop FE-30, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. No resumes should be sent via the U.S. Postal Service due to extensive security processing that can damage documents and result in extensive delays. 4. Resume Submission Online at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UnconventionalResources.html.* For security reasons, no e-mail attachments are allowed, nor will they be opened if included. The closing date for receipt of resumes is May 2, 2008. All resumes received will be acknowledged within 10 working days from date of receipt. Members will have their travel expenses reimbursed, but their time will not be compensated. Some members of the Advisory Committee may be appointed as special Government employees of the Department of Energy. Questions regarding the nomination process should be directed to Bill Hochheiser or Elena Melchert at 202/586-5600. Issued in Washington, DC on April 4, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee, Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-7495 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 April 02, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC08-61-000. *Applicants:* Forward Energy LLC, EFS Forward, LLC. *Description:* Forward Energy LLC *et al.* submits an application for authorization for a transaction that would result in a change in the ownership. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0031. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* EC08-62-000. *Applicants:* OAO Severstal, ISG Acquisition, Inc., ISG Sparrows Point, LLC. *Description:* Application for Order Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Waivers, Expedited Action, and Confidential Treatment. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-5024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* EC08-63-000. *Applicants:* Granite Ridge Energy, LLC, Merrill Lynch Credit Products, LLC. *Description:* Granite Ridge Energy LLC *et al.* submits an Application for FERC to approve the proposed transfer of equity interests in Granite Ridge. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0085. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* EC08-65-000. *Applicants:* Southaven Power, LLC. *Description:* Application for authorization for disposition of jurisdictional facilities and request for expedited action re: Southaven Power LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0081. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* EC08-66-000. *Applicants:* JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bear Stearns Companies Inc., and its Public Utility Subsidiaries. *Description:* Application of JPMorgan Chase & Co & The Bears Stearns Companies Inc for authorization of certain securities and the merger of facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG08-52-000. *Applicants:* North Allegheny Wind, LLC. *Description:* Self Certification Notice of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status for North Allegheny Wind, LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-5126. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* EG08-53-000. *Applicants:* Wessington Wind I, LLC. *Description:* Self Certification Notice of Wessington Wind I, LLC. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5218. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER91-569-039; ER02-862-010; ER01-666-010; ER91-569-040; ER01-1804-008. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc.; Entergy Power Ventures, L.P.; EWO Marketing, LP; Entergy Power, Inc.; Warren Power, LLC. *Description:* Entergy Services Inc *et al.* submits revised market-based rate tariffs reflecting the new tariff requirements established in Order 697. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0074. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-298-004; ER08-584-001. *Applicants:* Thompson River Co-Gen, LLC. *Description:* Thompson River Power, LLC submits a notice of succession and a notice of change in status informing the Commission that it has succeeded to the market-based rate tariff of Thompson River Co-Gen, LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0057. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-1511-001. *Applicants:* Noble Thumb Windpark I, LLC. *Description:* Noble Thumb Windpark I, LLC notifies the Commission of a non-material change in status resulting from a change in the size of the 48 MW Wind-Power Generation Project under development. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0160. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-534-007. *Applicants:* INGENCO Wholesale Power L.L.C. *Description:* Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of INGENCO Wholesale Power L.L.C. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5096. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1372-004. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits Substitute Second Revised Sheet 454.01 *et al.* to FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1, in compliance with FERC's 2/25/08 Order. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0063. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-149-004. *Applicants:* Northeast Utilities Service Company. *Description:* Supplemental Information to NUSCO's Feb. 12, 2008, Compliance Filing. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5161. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-376-001; ER08-455-001; ER08-520-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submits their compliance filing, pursuant to FERC's 3/25/08 Order. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0160. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 08, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-379-002. *Applicants:* Rensselaer Cogeneration LLC. *Description:* Rensselaer Cogeneration LLC submits its amended proposed market based rate tariff entitled FERC Electric Tariff Revised, Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-632-001. *Applicants:* DC Energy Texas, LLC. *Description:* DC Energy Texas, LLC submits an Amendment to the Petition for Market-Based Rate Application filed on 3/3/08. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0137. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-646-000. *Applicants:* Northeast Utilities Service Company. *Description:* Northeast Utilities Service Company submits a Notice of Cancellation cancelling a Service Agreement for long-term firm transmission service dated 12/23/93 and a Service Agreement for long-term non-firm transmission service dated 8/22/94, etc. *Filed Date:* 03/07/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080310-0183. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-651-002. *Applicants:* Ameren Energy Marketing Company. *Description:* Ameren Energy Marketing Company submits the revised final form Confirmation Agreement for the request for proposals for capacity for the planning year 6/1/08 through 5/31/09, etc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0159. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-653-002. *Applicants:* Union Electric Company. *Description:* Union Electric Company submits the revised final form of the Confirmation Agreement for the request for proposals for capacity for the planning year 6/1/08 through 5/31/09, etc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0158. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-669-001. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power System submits the corrected tariff sheets and cost support reflecting reductions to Texas Central Company annual transmission rate. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0156. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-719-001. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Operating Companies. *Description:* Twin Cities Hydro LLC submits a Certificate of Concurrence for Northern States Power Company. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0157. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-729-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. *Description:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits a revised Network Integration Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0131. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-730-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits Third Revised Rate Schedule 316, the First Amended and Restated Full Requirements Power Purchase Agreement with Piedmont Electric Membership Corp. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0134. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-731-000. *Applicants:* DC Energy California, LLC. *Description:* DC Energy California, LLC submits the Application requests acceptance of FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1 under which DCE California will engage in wholesale electric power and energy transactions as an electric power marketer etc. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0139. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-732-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits its Open Access Transmission Tariff, SPP is revising several provisions of its executed external market advisor services agreement with Boston Pacific Company, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0138. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-733-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits the Notice of Cancellation of PG&E Rate Schedule FERC 213, the interconnection Agreement between PG&E and Turlock Irrigation District. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0140. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-734-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 8 with the City of Evansville. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0054. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-735-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 6 with Wisconsin Public Power Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0055. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-736-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 20 with Wisconsin Public Power Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0057. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-737-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 14 with Village of Mt. Horeb. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-738-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Power and Light Company submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 15 with Wisconsin Public Power Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-739-000. *Applicants:* Appalachian Power Company. *Description:* American Electric Power Company Inc. submits First Revised Sheet 13 *et al.* to FERC Rate Schedule 151. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0059. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-740-000. *Applicants:* Appalachian Power Company. *Description:* Appalachian Power Company submits a Cost-Based Formula Rate Agreement—Rate Schedule 157 for Full Requirements Electric Service dated 03/26/07 with Kingsport Power Company. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0060. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-741-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Company submits a Letter Agreement for Services to Replace the Remote Terminal Unit at TM Goodrich Receiving Station between City of Pasadena. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0155. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-742-000. *Applicants:* El Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Company submits an unexecuted cost-based formula rate Power Sales Agreement for Full Requirements Wholesale Electric Service with Rio Grande Electric Cooperative Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0079. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-742-001. *Applicants:* El Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Company submits an unexecuted cost-based formula rate Power Sales Agreement for Full Requirements Wholesale Electric Service between EPE and Rio Grande Electric Cooperative Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0061. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-743-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool Inc. submits revised pages to its Open Access Transmission Tariff or intended to implement a rate change for Westar Energy, Inc., which is a transmission owner and pricing zone under the SPP tariff. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0064. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-744-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits revisions to the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff and Amended and Restated Operating Agreement. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0065. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-746-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits a proposal to revise its OATT. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0095. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-748-000. *Applicants:* Public Service Electric and Gas Company; PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC. *Description:* Public Service Electric and Gas Co *et al.* submit a request for waivers of affiliate standards and authorizations for sales etc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-4009; 20080401-0093. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-749-000. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy; Southwestern Public Service Company. *Description:* Southwestern Public Service Company submits increased rates, to be effective 6/1/08, applicable to service to the wholesale full requirements customers etc. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0062. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-753-000. *Applicants:* El Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Company submits a Network Operating Agreement executed with Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0060. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-754-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corporation submits a Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements under CSW Operating Companies Second Substitute FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 8. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0063. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-756-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc. on behalf of Alabama Power Company *et al.* submits Transmission Facility Cost Allocation Tariff and Pro Forma Service Agreement. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0059. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-757-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corporation submits Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements under American Electric Power Service Corporation's FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 2, effective 3/31/08. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0062. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-758-000. *Applicants:* The American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Company Inc. submits Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements under American Electric Power Service Corporation's FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 5. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-759-000. *Applicants:* San Diego Gas & Electric Company. *Description:* San Diego Gas & Electric Company submits changes in the rates set forth in its Transmission Owner Tariff. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-760-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corporation submits proposed amendments to the ISO Tariff to implement a Transitional Capacity Procurement Mechanism. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0080. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-761-000. *Applicants:* Carolina Power & Light Company. *Description:* Carolina Power & Light Company doing business as Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. submits a Power Sales Agreement between PEC and North Carolina Electric membership Corporation, Rate Schedule FERC 179, etc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0055. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES08-39-000. *Applicants:* Allegheny Generating Company; Monongahela Power Company; West Penn Power Company; The Potomac Edison Company. *Description:* Joint Application Under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for Authorization Under Section 204(A) to Issue Short-Term Debt in Connection with the Allegheny Money Pool by Monongahela Power Company, *et al.* *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-5009. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ES08-40-000. *Applicants:* Golden Spread Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* Application of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc., for Authorization to Issue Securities. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-5011. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-28-002. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corporation's Compliance Filing. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5106. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-44-003. *Applicants:* El Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Company submit an Annual Compliance Report as required by order Nos. 890 and 890-A. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5176. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-53-002; OA08-67-002. *Applicants:* Progress Energy, Inc. *Description:* Correction Filing supplements March 3, 2008, compliance filing by Progress Energy, Inc., on behalf of Carolina Power & Light Co. and Florida Power Corp. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-5074. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-104-001. *Applicants:* Maine Public Service Company. *Description:* Maine Public Service Company submits Substitute First Revised Sheet 163 *et al.* to FERC Electric Tariff, 1st Revised Volume 4, in compliance with the Commission's 2/25/08 Letter Order. *Filed Date:* 03/26/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0122. *Comment Date: 5 p.m.* Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-63-000. *Applicants:* Ohio Valley Electric Corporation. *Description:* Order No. 890-A OATT Filing of Ohio Valley Electric Corporation. *Filed Date:* 03/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080314-5084. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-78-001. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* Errata to Order No. 890-A Implementation Filing. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5132. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-93-001. *Applicants:* South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. *Description:* Redline Tariff of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-5122. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-96-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company. *Description:* Order No. 890 compliance filing of Southern Company's proposing mechanisms for the distribution of penalty revenues. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-5172. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-97-000. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* Order Nos. 890 and 890-A Implementation Filing of MidAmerican Energy Company. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-5035. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 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. E8-7421 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL08-50-000] Louisiana Public Service Commission: Complainant, v. System Energy Resources, Inc., and Entergy Services, Inc.: Respondents; Notice of Complaint April 2, 2008. Take notice that on March 31, 2008, the Louisiana Public Service Commission filed a formal complaint against System Energy Resources, Inc. (SERI), and Entergy Services, Inc., pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824e and 18 CFR 386.206, alleging that depreciation and decommissioning expenses should be calculated for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Unit and the Unit Power Sales Agreement using the current estimated useful life of that unit and that the return on equity allowed to SERI under the Unit Power Sales Agreement should be lowered. The Louisiana Public Service Commission certifies that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for System Energy Resources, Inc., and Entergy Services, Inc. as listed on the Commission's list of Corporate Officials. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail * FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 pm Eastern Time on April 21, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7420 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Wednesday April 2, 2008. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP96-200-187. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits a negotiated rate agreement with Laclede Energy Resources, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0029. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-200-188. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits a negotiated rate agreement with Coral Energy Resources, LP. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-200-189. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits a negotiated rate agreement with Aquila, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0031. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-200-190. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits a negotiated rate agreement with Oneok Energy Services Company, LP. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0033. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-200-191. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits two negotiated rate agreements with ConAgra Trade Group, Inc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0032. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-272-071. *Applicants:* Northern Natural Gas Company. *Description:* Northern Natural Gas Company submits 47 Revised Sheet 66A et al to its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1, to become effective 4/1/08. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0036. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-320-085. *Applicants:* Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP. *Description:* Gulf South Pipeline Company LP submits a negotiated rate letter agreement executed with Atmos Energy Corporation as Contract 35227. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0040. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-320-086. *Applicants:* Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP. *Description:* Gulf South Pipeline Company LP submits a negotiated rate letter agreement executed with Atmost Energy Corporation as Contract 35266. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0041. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-320-087. *Applicants:* Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP. *Description:* Gulf South Pipeline Company LP submits a negotiated rate letter agreement executed with Willmut Gas & Oil Co as Contract 35221. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-176-159. *Applicants:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. *Description:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submits amendment with negotiated rate exhibits to existing Transportation Rate Schedule FTS Agreement w/Nicor Gas Company etc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0173. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-285-000. *Applicants:* Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company LLC. *Description:* Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, LLC submits First Revised Sheet 314 to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective 4/28/08. *Filed Date:* 03/27/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-0133. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-291-000. *Applicants:* Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP. *Description:* Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company LP submits their Annual Report of Flow Through of Penalty Revenues. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0038. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-292-000. *Applicants:* Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP. *Description:* Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company LP submits Eighteenth Revised Sheet 4 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1, to become effective 5/1/08. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-293-000. *Applicants:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. *Description:* Penalty Revenue Crediting Report for Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-5058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-294-000. *Applicants:* Northern Border Pipeline Company. *Description:* Northern Border Pipeline Co submits Eleventh Revised Sheet 99 to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-295-000. *Applicants:* Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation. *Description:* Columbia Gas Transmission Corp submits Seventh Revised Sheet 197 to FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0028. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-297-000. *Applicants:* Southern LNG Inc. *Description:* Southern LNG, Inc submits First Revised Sheet 69 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0196. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-298-000. *Applicants:* Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company LLC. *Description:* Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Co, LLC submits its Second Revised Sheet 200 et al. to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0195. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-299-000. *Applicants:* National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation. *Description:* National Fuel Gas Supply Corp submits copies of the 113th Revised Sheet 9 to its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0194. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 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, D.C. 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. E8-7422 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 April 1, 2008. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP08-286-000. *Applicants:* East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC. *Description:* East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC submits its Cashout Report for November 2006 through October 2007. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0053. *Comment Date: 5 p.m.* Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 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. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-288-000. *Applicants:* Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC. *Description:* Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC submits part of Trailblazer's FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume 1 tariff and First Revised Sheet 11. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0120. *Comment Date: 5 p.m.* Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-289-000. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits Fifteenth Revised Sheet 17A and Third Revised Sheet 17B of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1, to become effective May 1, 2008. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0121. *Comment Date: 5 p.m.* Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-296-000. *Applicants:* Horizon Pipeline Company, L.L.C. *Description:* Horizon Pipeline Company, L.L.C.'s Penalty Revenue Crediting Report. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-5095. *Comment Date: 5 p.m.* Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP96-320-083. *Applicants:* Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP. *Description:* Gulf South Pipeline Company LP submits an amendment to a negotiated rate letter agreement executed by Gulf South and one of its customers in relation to the East Texas to Mississippi Expansion Project etc. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080331-0122. *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. E8-7423 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #2 April 3, 2008. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP99-480-020. *Applicants:* Texas Eastern Transmission LP. *Description:* Texas Eastern Transmission LP submits Original Sheet 118 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0044. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-513-045. *Applicants:* Questar Pipeline Company. *Description:* Questar Pipeline Company submits Forty-Third Revised Sheet 7 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1, to be effective 11/1/07. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP05-157-011. *Applicants:* Saltville Gas Storage Company L.L.C. *Description:* Saltville Gas Storage Company LLC submits Original Sheet 21A to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective 4/1/08. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0043. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-303-000. *Applicants:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Co. *Description:* CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Co submits Sixteenth Revised Sheet 17 et al. to its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume 1, to be effective 5/1/08. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0090. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-304-000. *Applicants:* Freebird Gas Storage, LLC. *Description:* Freebird Gas Storage, LLC submits Original Sheet 1 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1, to become effective 5/1/08. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0253. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-305-000. *Applicants:* Columbia Gulf Transmission Company. *Description:* Columbia Gulf Transmission Co submits First Revised Sheet 241 to FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1, to become effective 5/2/08. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0251. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 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. E8-7424 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 April 3, 2008. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: *Docket Numbers:* RP99-176-160. *Applicants:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. *Description:* Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submits the Third Revised Sheet 26U to FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume 1, to be effective 4/1/08. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0085. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-301-201. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits an amendment to one Rate Schedule FSS negotiated rate agreement between ANR and Wisconsin Gas LLC. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0080. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-301-202. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits an amendment to Rate Schedule FSS negotiated rate agreements between ANR and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0081. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-301-203. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits an amendment to Rate Schedule FSS negotiated rate agreement between ANR and Wisconsin Electric Power Co. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-301-204. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits Rate Schedule FTS-1 and Gathering negotiated rate service agreement between ANR and Eagle Energy Partners I, LP etc. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-301-205. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits amendment to Rate Schedule FSS negotiated rate agreement between ANR and Wisconsin Electric Power Co. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0086. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP99-301-206. *Applicants:* ANR Pipeline Company. *Description:* ANR Pipeline Company submits amendment to Rate Schedule FTS-1 negotiated rate agreements and Rate Schedule ETS negotiated rate agreement between ANR and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP00-426-033. *Applicants:* Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. *Description:* Texas Gas Transmission, LLC submits Original Sheet 55B et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1 etc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0088. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP02-534-006. *Applicants:* Guardian Pipeline, LLC. *Description:* Guardian Pipeline LLC submits First Revised Sheet 7 to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective 4/1/08. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0039. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP06-407-009. *Applicants:* Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation. *Description:* Gas Transmission Northwest Corp's CD that contains the Rate Case Settlement Refund Report, Cover Letter, and Appendices A-E. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080328-4005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP06-595-010. *Applicants:* Discovery Gas Transmission LLC. *Description:* Discovery Gas Transmission LLC submits the Tenth Revised Sheet 22 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1 to become effective 4/1/08. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0084. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-267-001. *Applicants:* Texas Eastern Transmission LP. *Description:* Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits Notice of Withdrawal of First Revised Sheet 381 of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0197. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesdays, April 9, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-301-000. *Applicants:* Vector Pipeline L.P. *Description:* Vector Pipeline, LP submits its Annual Fuel Use Report for the period 1/1/07 through 12/31/07 pursuant to Section 154.502 of the Commission's Regulations. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0100. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* RP08-302-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp submits Third Revised Sheet 3 et al. to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 2, to become effective April 30, 2008. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0089. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 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. E8-7425 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Initial Market-Based Rate Filings April 3, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following filings seeking market-based rate authorization. Such filings may include certain waivers and blanket approvals, including blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by the applicants: *Docket Numbers:* ER08-765-000. *Applicants:* KD Power Marketing Services, LLC. *Description:* KD Power Marketing Services, LLC submits an Application for Acceptance of Initial Market-Based Rate Tariff, Waivers and Blanket Approvals. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0110. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-770-000. *Applicants:* Longview Power, LLC. *Description:* Longview Power, LLC submits a Petition for Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule, Waivers and Blanket Authorization, and Request for Expedited Treatment. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0073. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-771-000. *Applicants:* North Allegheny Wind, LLC. *Description:* North Allegheny Wind, LLC submits an Application for Order Accepting Market-Based Rate Tariff, Granting Waivers and Blanket Authority. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0072. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-776-000. *Applicants:* Panda Brandywine LP. *Description:* Panda-Brandywine, LP submits an Application for an Order Accepting Initial Market-Based Rate Tariff, Waiving Regulations, and Granting Blanket Approvals. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 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 docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7436 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 Date: April 03, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC08-64-000. *Applicants:* FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp. *Description:* FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp. submits an application requesting authorization to consummate transactions whereby FE Nuclear may acquire interests in existing generating facilities pursuant to Section 203 of FPA. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER99-2156-013; ER96-719-019; ER97-2801-020. *Applicants:* Cordova Energy Company LLC; MidAmerican Energy Company; PacifiCorp. *Description:* Cordova Energy Company LLC et al. submits workpapers of Mr Rodney Frame that support their 3/31/08 filing of change in status. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008; 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0113; 20080402-0125. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-613-005. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England submits report on the status of the implementation of certain reserve market changes that were included as part of Phase II of the Ancillary Services Market Project. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0068. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-375-002. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison submits a descriptive list of the costs that they included as Construction Work in Progress in rate base. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0103. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-441-002. *Applicants:* Velocity American Energy Master I, L.P. *Description:* Velocity American Energy Master I, LP submits Original Sheet 1 to FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0078. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-631-001. *Applicants:* Raider Dog LLC. *Description:* Raider Dog LLC submits an amendment to the petition for application for acceptance of initial tariff, waivers and blanket authority. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0105. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-665-001. *Applicants:* Eastland Power LLC. *Description:* Eastland Power, LLC submits an amended application for market-based authorizations, certain waivers and blanket Authorizations and request for expedited treatment. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0104. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-745-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company submits Agreements for wholesale distribution service and Interconnection between PG&E and Electric Company and Hercules Municipal Utility. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0040. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-749-000. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy; Southwestern Public Service Company. *Description:* Southwestern Public Service Company submits increased rates, to be effective June 1, 2008 applicable to service to wholesale full requirements customers Cap Rock Energy Corporation *et al.* *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0063. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-750-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc.; Entergy Arkansas Inc. *Description:* Entergy Arkansas Inc submits the 2008 Wholesale Formula Rate Update in accordance with the Power Coordination, Interchange and Transmission Service Agreements with the City of Osceola Arkansas Corp. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0092. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-751-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc.; Entergy Arkansas, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Arkansas, Inc submits the 2008 Wholesale Formula Rate Update. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0091. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-752-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc.; Entergy Arkansas, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Arkansas, Inc submits the 2008 Wholesale Formula Rate Update. *Filed Date:* 03/28/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080401-0090. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-762-000. *Applicants:* New England Power Pool. *Description:* The New England Power Pool Participants Committee submits member applications and terminations of NEPOOL Membership. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0101. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-763-000. *Applicants:* Appalachian Power Company. *Description:* Appalachian Power Co submits a Cost-Base Formula Rate Agreement, FERC Rate Schedule 156. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0102. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-764-000. *Applicants:* Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. *Description:* Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. submits amendments to their Delivery Service Rate Schedule 96 *et al.* *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0111. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-766-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits an unexecuted service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Kansas Power Pool. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0108. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-767-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services Inc. *Description:* Entergy Arkansas, Inc. requests that FERC accept their request for authorization to recover Schedule 9 costs etc. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080402-0107. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-768-000. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. *Description:* Public Service Company of Colorado submits an Emergency Assistance Operating Agreement with Public Service Company of New Mexico. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0075. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-769-000. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Company submits a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and Network Operating Agreement with Atlantic Municipal Utilities dated 3/31/08 to MidAmerican's Open Access Transmission Tariff. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0074. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-772-000. *Applicants:* Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc submits an executed Wholesale Distribution Service Agreement with Zeeland Board of Public Works, a Department of The City of Zeeland. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0071. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-773-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. *Description:* Wisconsin Public Service Corporation submits its FERC Electric Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1 and two revised service agreements between WPSC and Manitowoc Public Utilities under ER08-773. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0070. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-774-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Operating Companies submits an amendment to the Entergy System Agreement. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0069. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-775-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an executed Interconnection Service Agreement among PJM, Tenaska Virginia II Partners, LP and Virginia Electric and Power Company etc. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0067. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-777-000. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc. *Description:* Westar Energy Inc *et al.* submits the revised tariff sheets to the Rate Formula Template set forth as Attachment H-1 to their FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff. *Filed Date:* 04/01/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0065. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-778-000. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator Inc submits its Open Access Transmission Tariff & Market Administration and Control Area Services tariff to modify the credit requirements for holding Transmission Congestion Contracts. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0084. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-780-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits revisions to the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff and Amended and Restated Operating Agreement. *Filed Date:* 03/31/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-0098. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-2-002. *Applicants:* Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Company. *Description:* Order No. 890 OATT Imbalance Penalty Revenue Compliance Filing of Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Companies. *Filed Date:* 04/02/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-5034. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* OA08-98-000. *Applicants:* Aquila, Inc. *Description:* Aquila, Inc.'s Order No. 890-A Compliance Filing in OA08-98. *Filed Date:* 04/03/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080403-5035. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 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 email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7437 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL08-51-000] Louisiana Public Service Commission: Complainant v. Entergy Corporation, et al.: Respondents; Notice of Complaint April 2, 2008. Take notice that on March 31, 2008, the Louisiana Public Service Commission filed a formal complaint against Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Inc., and Entergy Texas, Inc. (collectively, Energgy), pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824e and 18 CFR 386.206, alleging that there are errors in the calculation of Exhibits ETR-26 and ETR-28, which form the basis for the rough equalization remedy and that Entergy used incorrect data and included imprudent costs in its implementation filing in Docket No. ER07-956-000. The Louisiana Public Service Commission certifies that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for Entergy Corporation and Entergy Services, Inc as listed on the Commission's list of Corporate Officials. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 pm Eastern Time on April 21, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7417 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 659-014] Crisp County Power Commission; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment April 2, 2008. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 F.R. 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a New Major License for the Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project. The project is located in Southwest Georgia in Worth, Lee, Sumter, Dooly, and Crisp Counties. The project does not occupy any federal lands. Staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment
(EA)for the project. The EA contains staff's analysis of the potential environmental effects of the project and concludes that licensing the project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
(202)502-8659. Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice and should be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. Please affix Project No. 659-014 to all comments. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. For further information, please contact Allyson Conner at
(202)502-6082 or at *allyson.conner@ferc.gov* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7416 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12882-000] Hydro Green Energy, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments April 2, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12882-000. c. *Date filed:* July 25, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Hydro Green Energy, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* “Alaska 35” Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the North Inian Pass and South Inian Pass, just outside Glacier Bay National Park, in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Mr. Wayne F. Krouse, Hydro Green Energy, LLC, 5090 Richmond Avenue #390, Houston, TX 77056, and Mr. James H. Hancock Jr., Balch & Bingham LLP, 1710 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. i. *FERC Contact:* Kelly Houff,
(202)502-6393. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12882-000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project consists of:
(1)Two arrays, each consisting of five, one megawatt hydrokinetic turbine units, for a total installed capacity of 10 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 100 kV transmission line of a length of approximately 60 miles,
(3)pilings to permanently attach the units to the bedrock, and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 30.425 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, “COMPETING APPLICATION” OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7419 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OR08-9-000] TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP; Notice of Petition For Declaratory Order April 2, 2008. Take notice that, on March 28, 2008, TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. (Keystone), pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2) (2007), tendered for filing to the Commission a petition to issue a declaratory order approving the rate structure agreed to by Keystone and shippers which have made long-term commitments and the methodology by which Keystone plans to design its uncommitted rate. Keystone also requests approval to offer and provide firm transportation, or unapportioned access, for committed shippers. Keystone respectfully requests that the Commission act on this petition in an expedited fashion. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). for assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 17, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7418 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0091; FRL-8359-3] Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA has granted an experimental use permit
(EUP)to the following pesticide applicant. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Pfeifer, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-0031; e-mail address: *pfeifer.chris@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the information in this action, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket* . EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0091. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr* . II. EUP EPA has issued the following EUP: *73049-EUP-4* . Issuance. Valent BioSciences Corporation, 870 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048. This EUP allows the use of 10,006 pounds of the plant regulator S-abscisic acid (3335.33 pounds per year) on 5,000 acres of grapes (per year) to evaluate the effects of S-abscisic acid on grape maturation and coloration. The program is authorized only in the States of California, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The EUP is effective from March 20, 2008 to October 1, 2010. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136c. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: April 2, 2008. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E8-7459 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Being Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval, Comments Requested April 4, 2008. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before April 28, 2008. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via Internet at *Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov* or via fax at
(202)395-5167 and to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or via Internet at *PRA@fcc.gov.* To view a copy of this information collection request
(ICR)submitted to OMB:
(1)Go to the Web page *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain,*
(2)look for the section of the Web page called “Currently Under Review,”
(3)click on the downward-pointing arrow in the “Select Agency” box below the “Currently Under Review” heading,
(4)select “Federal Communications Commission” from the list of agencies presented in the “Select Agency” box,
(5)click the “Submit” button to the right of the “Select Agency” box,
(6)when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the title of this ICR (or its OMB control number, if there is one) and then click on the ICR Reference Number to view detailed information about this ICR. You may submit all PRA comments by e-mail or U.S. post mail. To submit your comments by e-mail, send them to *PRA@fcc.gov.* To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at
(202)418-2918 or send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is requesting emergency OMB processing of the information collection requirements contained in this notice and has requested OMB approval by May 7, 2008. *OMB Control Number:* 3060-XXXX. *Title:* Viewer Notification Requirements in Third DTV Periodic Report and Order, FCC 07-228. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* New collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions. *Number of Respondents/Responses:* 1,000; 120,000. *Estimated Hours per Response:* 0.01 −0.33 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement; Third Party disclosure requirement; On occasion reporting requirement. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. *Total Annual Burden:* 8,380 hours. *Total Annual Costs:* $200,000. *Confidentiality:* No need for confidentiality required. *Privacy Impact Assessment(s):* No impact(s). *Needs and Uses:* Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-power television broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may no longer transmit analog signals. On December 22, 2007, the Commission adopted a Report and Order, In the Matter of the Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television, MB Docket No. 07-91, FCC 07-228 (“Third DTV Periodic Report and Order”) to establish the rules, policies and procedures necessary to complete the nation's transition to DTV. In the Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules to ensure that, by the February 17, 2009 transition date, all full-power television broadcast stations
(1)cease analog broadcasting and
(2)complete construction of, and begin operations on, their final, full-authorized post-transition
(DTV)facility. The Commission recognized that broadcasters may need regulatory flexibility in order to achieve these goals. Accordingly, the Commission affords broadcasters the opportunity for regulatory flexibility, if necessary, to meet their DTV construction deadlines. The Commission, however, must also ensure that no consumers are left behind in the DTV transition. Therefore, the Commission requires broadcasters that choose to reduce or terminate TV service to comply with viewer notification requirements Specifically, as a result of the Third DTV Periodic Report and Order, stations must comply with a viewer notification requirement ( *i.e.* , stations must notify viewers about their planned service reduction or termination) if:
(1)The station will permanently reduce or terminate analog or pre-transition digital service before the transition date; or
(2)The station will not serve at least the same population that receives their current analog TV and DTV service after the transition date. Viewer notifications must occur every day on-air at least four times a day including at least once in primetime for the 30-days prior to the station's termination of full, authorized analog service. These notifications must include:
(1)The station's call sign and community of license;
(2)the fact that the station must delay the construction and operation of its post-transition
(DTV)service or the fact that the station is planning to or has reduced or terminated its analog or digital operations before the transition date;
(3)information about the nature, scope, and anticipated duration of the station's post-transition service limitations;
(4)what viewers can do to continue to receive the station, i.e., how and when the station's digital signal can be received;
(5)information about the availability of digital-to-analog converter boxes in their service area; and
(6)the street address, e-mail address (if available), and phone number of the station where viewers may register comments or request information. *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0386. *Title:* Special Temporary Authorization
(STA)Requests, 47 CFR 73.1635; Notifications, 47 CFR 73.1615; and Informal Filings (47 CFR part 73). *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions. *Number of Respondents/Responses:* 3,710. *Estimated Hours per Response:* 30 minutes to 4 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 1, 4(i) and (j), 7, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 309, 312, 316, 318, 319, 324, 325, 336 and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. *Confidentiality:* No need for confidentiality required. *Total Annual Burden:* 4,020 hours. *Total Annual Costs:* $3,921,890. *Privacy Impact Assessment(s):* No impact(s). *Needs and Uses:* Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-power television broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may no longer transmit analog signals. On December 31, 2007, the Commission released a Report and Order, In the Matter of the Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television, MB Docket No. 07-91, FCC 07-228. In the Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules to ensure that, by the February 17, 2009 transition date, all full-power television broadcast stations
(1)cease analog broadcasting and
(2)complete construction of, and begin operations on, their final, full-authorized post-transition
(DTV)facility. The Commission recognized that broadcasters may need regulatory flexibility in order to achieve these goals. Accordingly, the Commission authorized the following “DTV Transition-related” filings, which must be made electronically via the FCC's Consolidated Database System (“CDBS”), to permit broadcasters to request and obtain regulatory flexibility from the Commission, if necessary, to meet their DTV construction deadlines: • *STA for Phased Transition and Continued Interim Operations.* Stations may file a request for Special Temporary Authorization
(STA)approval to temporarily remain on their in-core, pre-transition DTV channel after the transition date through the CDBS using the Informal Application Filing Form. • *STA for Phased Transition/Build-Out.* Stations may file a request for STA approval to build less than full, authorized post-transition facilities by the transition date through the CDBS using the Informal Application Filing Form. • *STA for Permanent Service Reduction or Termination.* Stations may file a request for STA approval to permanently reduce or terminate analog or pre-transition DTV service where necessary to facilitate construction of final, post-transition facilities through the CDBS using the Informal Application Filing Form. • *Notification/Informal Letter of Temporary Service Disruption.* Stations may file a notification or informal letter pursuant to Section 73.1615 to temporarily reduce or cease existing analog or pre-transition DTV service where necessary to facilitate construction of final, post-transition facilities through the CDBS using the Informal Application Filing Form. • *Notification of Service Reduction or Termination.* Stations may file a notification to permanently reduce or terminate analog or pre-transition DTV service within 90 days of the transition date through the CDBS using the Informal Application Filing Form. • *Informal Filings.* Stations claiming a “unique technical challenge” warranting a February 17, 2009 construction deadline may file a notification to document their status through the CDBS using the Informal Application Filing Form. 47 CFR 73.1635 states that broadcast stations (licensees or permittees) may file a request for Special Temporary Authority
(STA)approval to permit a station to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station's authorization or requirements of the FCC rules. Stations may file a request for STA approval for a variety of reasons. The request must describe the operating modes and facilities to be used. The Commission is also consolidating information collection OMB Control Number 3060-0181 (47 CFR Section 73.1615 Operation During Modification of Facilities) into this collection, OMB Control Number 3060-0386 to avoid duplication of rule section 47 CFR 73.1635. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7501 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the **Federal Register** . Copies of agreements are available through the Commission's Office of Agreements (202-523-5793 or *tradeanalysis@fmc.gov* ). *Agreement No.:* 011914-002. *Title:* HLAG/CCNI Med-Gulf Space Charter Agreement. *Parties:* Hapag-Lloyd AG and Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica. *Filing Party:* Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell LLP; 1850 M Street, NW.; Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The agreement would reduce the space being chartered to CCNI, extend the period for notices of withdrawal, and update Hapag-Lloyd's corporate name. *Agreement No.:* 012036. *Title:* Maersk Line/MSC TP5 Space Charter Agreement. *Parties:* A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S and Mediterranean Shipping Company. *Filing Party:* Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW.; Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The agreement authorizes Maersk to charter space to MSC between South Korea, Japan, and California ports. *Agreement No.:* 012037. *Title:* Maersk Line/CMA CGM TA3 Space Charter Agreement. *Parties:* A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S and CMA CGM S.A. *Filing Party:* Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW.; Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The agreement authorizes Maersk to charter space to CMA in the trade between U.S. Atlantic Coast ports and ports in France, Germany, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. *Agreement No.:* 201180. *Title:* SSA Terminal (Seattle) Cooperative Working Agreement. *Parties:* SSA Terminals (Seattle), LLC; SSA Terminals, LLC; Matson Seattle, LLC; SSA Containers, Inc.; SSA Seattle, LLC; China Shipping Terminals (USA), LLC. *Filing Party:* Tara L. Leiter, Esq.; Blank Rome LLP; 600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.; Washington, DC 20037. *Synopsis:* The agreement would authorize the parties to establish SSA Terminals (Seattle) and to make and implement agreements for marine terminal operations, container stevedoring, and any related services at the Port of Seattle, Washington. Dated: April 4, 2008. By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Karen V. Gregory, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7488 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants Notice is hereby given that the following applicants have filed with the Federal Maritime Commission an application for license as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Forwarder—Ocean Transportation Intermediary pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 as amended (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409 and 46 CFR part 515). Persons knowing of any reason why the following applicants should not receive a license are requested to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicant Anchor Advantage, LLC, 15 West Cranberry Lane, Greenville, SC 29615. Officers: Julie A. Farmer, Chief Logistics Officer (Qualifying Individual); Dee Wood Kivett, C.O.O. Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Forwarder Transportation Intermediary Applicants A.J. Worldwide Sevices Inc., 28 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018. Officers: Shahryar, Haq, Vice President (Qualifying Individual); Vivek Vellore, President. Joseph Smith Customs House Broker Inc., 210 E. Sunrise Hwy, Ste. 301, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Officers: Daniel Smith, Vice President (Qualifying Individual); Joseph Smith, President. LT Shipping Inc., 8339 N.W. 66th Street, Miami, FL 33166. Officers: Santiago Lostorto, President (Qualifying Individual); Eduardo G. Gardell, Vice President. Global Express Consolidators, Inc., 2775 W. Okeechobee Road, #146, Hialeah, FL 33010. Officers: Yusniel Rodriguez, President (Qualifying Individual); Loris Gutierrez, Corporate Secretary. Ocean Freight Forwarder—Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicants ANMI Logistic Group, Inc., 8534 NW., 66 Street, Miami, FL 33166. Officers: Laura B. Bezrutschko, President (Qualifying Individual); Alejandro M. Arias, Secretary. Worldwide Company LLC, 10616 Sawdust Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Officer: Chih Min Hu, President (Qualifying Individual). Newport Air Express Inc., 145-54A, 156th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434. Officers: Jerry Lo, Vice President (Qualifying Individual); Henry Wong, Managing Director. Dated: April 4, 2008. Karen V. Gregory, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-7466 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuance Notice is hereby given that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary license has been reissued by the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR Part 515. License No. Name/address Date reissued 020768N Continental Services & Carrier Inc., 5579 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166-4251 February 4, 2008. Sandra L. Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing. [FR Doc. E8-7483 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than April 24, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. Kenneth R. Lehman and Joan A. Lehman, Arlington, Virginia;* to retroactively increase their ownership of ICB Financial, and thereby indirectly control its subsidiary, Inland Community Bank, N.A., both of Ontario, California. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 4, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-7439 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than May 2, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Northstar Financial Group, Inc., Bad Axe, Michigan;* to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Grand Haven Bank, Grand Haven, Michigan, Kent Commerce Bank, Kentwood, Michigan, Muskegon Commerce Bank, Muskegon, Michigan and Paragon Bank and Trust, Holland, Michigan. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis** (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034: *1. First Financial Service Corporation, Elizabethtown, Kentucky;* to merge with FSB Bancshares, Inc., Lanesville, Indiana, and thereby indirectly acquire The Farmers State Bank, Lanesville, Indiana. **C. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. Carpenter Fund Manager GP, LLC, Carpenter Fund Management, LLC and Carpenter Community Bancfund-A, L.P., all of Irvine, California;* to become bank holding companies by acquiring 24.3 percent of the voting shares of Mission Community Bancorp, and thereby its subsidiary, Mission Community Bank, both of San Luis Obispo, California. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 4, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-7440 Filed 4-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Sunshine Act Meeting AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. TIME AND DATE: 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2008. PLACE: Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, 20th and C Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20551. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Personnel actions (appointments, promotions, assignments, reassignments, and salary actions) involving individual Federal Reserve System employees. 2. Any items carried forward from a previously announced meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Smith, Director, or Dave Skidmore, Assistant to the Board, Office of Board Members at 202-452-2955. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may call 202-452-3206 beginning at approximately 5 p.m. two business days before the meeting for a recorded announcement of bank and bank holding company applications scheduled for the meeting; or you may contact the Board's Web site at *http://www.federalreserve.gov* for an electronic announcement that not only lists applications, but also indicates procedural and other information about the meeting. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 4, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 08-1117 Filed 4-7-08; 11:41 am]
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