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BILLING CODE 6210-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals To Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or To Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage *de novo* , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies.

Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* .

Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than May 26, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland** (Nadine Wallman, Vice President) 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-2566: *1. First Southern Bancorp, Inc.* , Stanford, Kentucky; to acquire up to 24.99 percent of the voting shares of CKF Bancorp, Inc., Danville, Kentucky, and thereby indirectly acquire Central Kentucky Federal Savings Bank, Mentor, Ohio, and thereby engage in operating a savings and loan association, pursuant to section 225.28(4)(ii) of Regulation Y.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 25, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-9493 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (NTP); Report on Carcinogens (RoC); Request for Public Comments on the RoC Expert Panel's Recommendations on Listing Status for Aristolochic Acids and Riddelliine in the 12th RoC and the Scientific Justifications for the Recommendations AGENCY:

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: The RoC Office invites public comments on the recommendations from an expert panel on listing status for aristolochic acids and riddelliine in the 12th RoC and the scientific justifications for the recommendations. The recommendation and scientific justification for each candidate substance are available electronically in Part B of the Expert Panel Report ( *http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/29682,* see Expert Panel Report Part B) or in printed text from the RoC Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below).

The RoC Office convened an eight-member expert panel of scientists from the public and private sectors on January 24-25, 2008, to review aristolochic acid related exposures and riddelliine. The panel was asked

(1)to apply the RoC listing criteria to the relevant scientific evidence and make recommendations regarding listing status (i.e., *known to be a human carcinogen, reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen, or not to list* ) for aristolochic acids and for riddelliine in the 12th RoC and

(2)to provide the scientific justifications for the recommendations. DATES: The Expert Panel Report (Part B) for aristolochic acids and for riddelliine will be available for public comment by April 23, 2008. Written comments should be submitted by June 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Dr. Ruth Lunn, RoC Office [NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, FAX:

(919)541-0144, or *lunn@niehs.nih.gov.* Courier address: RoC Office, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 3118, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Ruth Lunn, RoC Office,

(919)316-4637 or *lunn@niehs.nih.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Aristolochic acid related exposures (which includes “aristolochic acid” and “botanical plants containing aristolochic acid”) and riddelliine are among the candidate substances under review for possible listing in the 12th RoC (see complete list at *http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/10091* ). Aristolochic acid is a generic name for a family of nitrophenanthrene carboxylic acids that occurs naturally in plants in the Aristolochiaceae family, primarily of the genera *Aristolochia* and *Asarum.* Botanical products from plants containing aristolochic acid are used in traditional folk medicines to treat arthritis, gout, rheumatism, and festering wounds, and have been used inadvertently as part of a weight-loss regimen. Exposure to aristolochic acid has been reported for many countries, including the United States. In 2001, the Food and Drug Administration issued warnings to consumers, health care professionals, and industry associations concerning herbal products containing aristolochic acid. Other countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Australia, have banned these herbs. Nevertheless, botanical products potentially containing aristolochic acid are still available legally in other countries and can be bought via the Internet. Riddelliine is a pyrrolizidine alkaloid

(PA)of the macrocyclic diester class. Riddelliine and riddelliine N-oxide (a metabolite of riddelliine that can be converted back to riddelliine) occur in plants of the genus *Senecio* that are found in sandy desert areas of the western United States and other parts of the world. At least 15 *Senecio* species have been identified that are used in herbal medicines or possibly as food worldwide. Exposure to humans could result from direct contamination of foodstuffs by parts of *Senecio* plants or from indirect introduction of the alkaloid through products derived from animals that have fed on the plants. PAs have been found in eggs, honey, bee pollen, and milk. As part of the RoC review process (available at *http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/15208* ), the NTP announced the availability of the draft background documents for aristolochic acid related exposures and riddelliine in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 63900, November 13, 2007), invited public comments on the draft background documents, and announced the expert panel meeting for aristolochic acid related exposures and riddelliine. The RoC Office convened an eight-member expert panel of scientists from the public and private sectors to evaluate these two substances. The expert panel met on January 24-25, 2008, in a public forum at the Chapel Hill Sheraton Hotel in North Carolina. The panel first addressed aristolochic acid related exposures and then riddelliine in its deliberations. The panel was charged to peer review the draft background document for the candidate substance, and then to make a recommendation on its listing status in the 12th RoC and to provide a scientific justification for that recommendation. Details about the meeting, including public comments received and the expert panel reports, are available on the RoC Web site *(http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/29682).* The expert panel report for each candidate substance contains two parts: Part A has the peer-review comments on the draft background document and Part B is the recommendation on listing status and its scientific justification. The expert panel recommended redefining the two proposed candidate substances:

(1)“Aristolochic acid” and

(2)“botanical plants containing aristolochic acid” into a single candidate substance, “aristolochic acids.” They concluded that aristolochic acids, the nitrophenanthrene carboxylic acids found primarily in the Aristolochiaceae family of plants, are responsible for the carcinogenic effects observed in humans who consume *Aristolochia* or herbal remedies prepared from these plants. The expert panel recommended that

(1)aristolochic acids be listed in the 12th RoC as *known to be human carcinogens* and

(2)riddelliine be listed in the 12th RoC *as reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.* The panel's recommendation on listing status and its scientific justification are now being released for public comment. Next Steps The RoC Office is in the process of finalizing the background document for each candidate substance based upon the expert panel's peer-review comments and the public comments received (72 FR 63900). Persons can register free-of-charge with the NTP listserve *(http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/231)* to receive notification when the final background documents are posted on the RoC Web site *(http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/10091).* As part of the RoC review process, two government groups will also conduct reviews of aristolochic acids and riddelliine; these meeting are not open to the public. Upon completion of these reviews, the NTP will

(1)draft a substance profile for each candidate substance that contains its listing recommendation for the 12th RoC and the scientific information supporting that recommendation,

(2)solicit public comments on the draft substance profiles, and

(3)convene a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors to peer review the draft substance profiles. Request for Comments The RoC Office invites written public comments on the expert panel's recommendations on listing status for aristolochic acids and riddelliine and the scientific justifications for the recommendations. All comments received will be posted on the RoC Web site. Persons submitting written comments are asked to include their name and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, if any) and send them to Dr. Lunn (see ADDRESSES above). The deadline for submission of written comments is June 16, 2008. Background Information on the RoC The RoC is a Congressionally mandated document that identifies and discusses agents, substances, mixtures, or exposure circumstances (collectively referred to as “substances”) that may pose a hazard to human health by virtue of their carcinogenicity. The RoC follows a formal, multi-step process for review and evaluation of selected chemicals. Substances are listed in the report as either *known or reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens* . The NTP prepares the RoC on behalf of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Information about the RoC and the review process are available on its Web site * (http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ roc) * or by contacting Dr. Lunn (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). Dated: April 21, 2008. Samuel H. Wilson, Acting Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E8-9379 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-08-07BB] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at

(404)639-5960 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to

(202)395-6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Project Testing of Sexual Violence Definitions and Recommended Data Elements in Three Different Racial/Ethnic Minority Communities—New—National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description This study examines the definitions of sexual violence in three racial/ethnic minority communities: African-American, American Indian, and Hispanic. The purpose of this project is to develop an understanding of sexual violence in these communities. The developed survey will include the following: projecting estimates of sexual violence; describing the type of sexual violence; and developing a strategy that will increase awareness of sexual violence in minority communities. In addition, this project will establish the groundwork for similar future research. This research builds on findings from the National Violence against Women Survey, (NCJ 183781, November 2000), a joint research effort funded by the

(CDC)and National Institute of Justice

(NIJ)that explored the occurrence of violence against women through a survey administered to a national sample of adult females and males. The proposed study will expand on this work by clarifying definitions, expanding the categories of sexual violence, and examining the sexual violence event. This study will focus on women and will occur in two phases: cognitive and in-person interviews. In each of the three communities, in-depth cognitive interviews will be conducted with 12 adult women, for a total of 36 cognitive interviews. However, a total of 66 individuals will be screened. Respondents will be identified through agencies working with victims of sexual violence. Participants will be interviewed (in either English or Spanish) at the referral agency. The primary purpose of this interview is to assess the questions for the next phase of the study. In the next phase, researchers will conduct face-to-face interviews with approximately 200 women in each of the three minority communities. However, a total of 1,315 individuals will be screened. Female respondents who are 18 years old will be selected randomly from the communities. Letters will be mailed to each household in the sample. These households will be contacted at a later date in order to collect eligibility information and to randomly select an individual. Participants will complete a 45 minute interview. There are no costs to respondents except for their time to participate in the interview. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 646. Estimated Annualized Burden Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Phase One: Screening for Cognitive Interview 66 1 3/60 Phase One: Cognitive Interview 36 1 2 Phase Two: Screening for Main Survey 1,315 1 5/60 Phase Two: Main Survey 614 1 45/60 Dated: April 23, 2008. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-9462 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the following committee meeting: *Name:* Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH). *Audio Conference Call Time and Date:* 11 a.m.-4 p.m., EDT, Wednesday, May 14, 2008. *Place:* Audio Conference Call via FTS Conferencing. The USA toll free dial in number is 1-866-659-0537 with a pass code of 9933701. *Status:* Open to the public, but without a public comment period. *Background:* The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services

(HHS)as a final rule, advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule, advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program, and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC. The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, renewed at appropriate intervals, most recently, August 3, 2007, and will expire on August 3, 2009. *Purpose:* This Advisory Board is charged with

(a)providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive Order 13179;

(b)providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts performed for this program; and

(c)upon request by the Secretary, HHS, advising the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may have endangered the health of members of this class. *Matters to be Discussed:* The agenda for the conference call includes: Special Exposure Cohort

(SEC)Petition Status Updates; Work Group Updates; Discussion of surrogate data criteria from work group; Description of streamlining report from Board's contractor; and Status of transcripts and minutes. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. Because there is not a public comment period, written comments may be submitted. Any written comments received will be included in the official record of the meeting and should be submitted to the contact person below well in advance of the meeting. *Contact Person for More Information:* Christine M. Branche, PhD, Executive Secretary, NIOSH, CDC, 395 E Street, SW., Suite 9200, Washington, DC 20201, Telephone

(513)533-6800, Toll Free 1-800-CDC-INFO, E-mail *ocas@cdc.gov.* The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: April 21, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-9463 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0249] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Health and Diet Survey; Pet Food Labeling Survey AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on FDA's Pet Food Labeling Survey. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by [ *May 30, 2008.* ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to *http://www.regulations.gov* . Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of the Chief Information Officer (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4659. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;

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

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Health and Diet Survey; Pet Food Labeling Survey—(OMB Control Number 0910-0545) On September 28, 2007, President Bush signed into law the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA). Section 1002(a) of FDAAA requires, among other things, that FDA establish “by regulation,” standards for labeling of pet food, including nutritional and ingredient information. The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), FDA, seeks to establish baseline information about consumer use and understanding of pet food labels. The survey module would be repeated after the new pet food label regulations are implemented to estimate changes in consumer beliefs and behavior about pet food labels. FDA is required to implement the pet food labeling regulations by September 2009. Due to the short time frame, CVM seeks to have adequate time to collect the data to inform future research on standardized pet food labels. The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) Health and Diet Survey

(HDS)(0910-0545) could serve as a vehicle for accomplishing this goal. CVM and CFSAN would like to modify the existing information collection request, currently at OMB for renewal, to include a new module. The proposed plan is to sample a subset of those responding to the HDS that are also pet owners. We estimate that about 14 questions will be asked to approximately 1,000 respondents. CVM does not believe that there will be an additional burden because consumers would be asked the questions about pet food labels in lieu of other questions currently in the HDS. FDA believes that adding the pet food labeling questions to the HDS is the most cost effective way of collecting this information and precludes the need for a separate pet food labeling survey, thus reducing the overall burden to the public. FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden** 1 Statutory Authority No. of Respondents Annual Frequency per Response Total Annual Responses Hours per Response Total Hours Public Law 110-85 Sec. 1002(a)(3) 1,000 1 1,000 0.08 80 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. This burden estimate does not represent a new estimate of burden hours. Instead, it represents the estimated number of respondents and burden hours that will be used from the current approval for 0910-0545 to conduct the pet food labeling questions. The total estimated burden for 0910-0545 is 1,300 hours. Please note that on January 15, 2008, the FDA Division of Dockets Management Web site transitioned to the Federal Dockets Management System (FDMS). FDMS is a Government-wide, electronic docket management system. Electronic comments or submissions will be accepted by FDA only through FDMS at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Dated: April 24, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8-9373 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0088] (formerly Docket No. 2008N-0016) Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Additional Listing Information for Medical Device Registration and Listing AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by May 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202-395-6974, or e-mailed to *baguilar@omb.eop.gov* . All comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-0387. Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denver Presley, Jr., Office of the Chief Information Officer (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-1472. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Additional Listing Information for Medical Device Registration and Listing—(OMB Control Number 0910-0387)—Extension The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (the 2007 Amendments), enacted September 27, 2007, requires that device establishment registrations and listings under 21 U.S.C. 360(p) (including the submission of updated information), be submitted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) by electronic means, unless the Secretary grants a request for waiver of the requirement because the use of electronic means is not reasonable for the person requesting the waiver. See section 224 of the 2007 Amendments. The 2007 Amendments provides for an October 1, 2007, effective date. FDA expects 20,000 to 30,000 establishments will need to register between now and December 31, 2008. FDA is seeking OMB approval for the information collected by electronic means. Registration by electronic means for device establishments will mean replacement of FDA Forms 2891 and 2891a, “Registration of Device Establishment” and FDA Form 2892 “Medical Device Listing,” with electronic versions. However, for OMB approval of the extension request for this collection of information, FDA is revising the scope to address only the reporting and recordkeeping requirements by non-electronic means as described in this document and set forth in § 807.31 (21 CFR 807.31) for “Additional Listing Information.” To reflect the revised scope of this collection of information, FDA has modified the title. Under § 807.31(a) through (d), each owner or operator is required to maintain an historical file containing the labeling and advertisements in use on the date of initial listing, and in use after October 10, 1978, but before the date of initial listing. The owner or operator must maintain in the historical file any labeling or advertisements in which a material change has been made anytime after initial listing, but may discard labeling and advertisements from the file 3 years after the date of the last shipment of a discontinued device by an owner or operator. Along with the recordkeeping requirements, under § 807.31(e), the owner or operator must be prepared to submit to FDA copies of:

(1)All device labeling,

(2)all device labeling and representative advertising, or

(3)only representative package inserts, depending upon whether the device is subject to the regulatory controls under section 514 or section 515 of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act), or restrictions imposed by 21 CFR 801.109 or otherwise by section 520(e) of the act. The information collected under these provisions is used by FDA to identify:

(1)Firms subject to FDA's regulations,

(2)geographic distribution in order to effectively allocate FDA's field resources for these inspections, and

(3)the class of the device that determines the frequency of inspection. As a result, when complications occur with a particular device or component, all manufacturers of similar or related devices can easily be identified. The likely respondents to this information collection are domestic and foreign device establishments who must register and submit a device list to FDA, e.g., establishments engaged in the manufacture, preparation, propagation, compounding, assembly, or processing of medical devices intended for human use and commercial distribution. In the **Federal Register** of February 5, 2008 (73 FR 6731), FDA published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the information collection provisions. No comments were received. **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden** 1 21 CFR Section No. of Respondents Annual Frequency per Response Total Annual Responses Hours per Response Total Hours 807.31(e) 200 1 200 .50 100 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. **Table 2.—Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden** 1 21 CFR Section No. of Recordkeepers Annual Frequency per Recordkeeping Total Annual Records Hours per Record Total Hours 807.31(a through d) 16,200 4 64,800 .50 32,400 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. The annual respondent reporting burden for device establishment registrations and listing is estimated to be 100 hours and the annual respondent recordkeeping burden is estimated to be 32,400 hours. The estimates cited in tables 1 and 2 of this document are based primarily on the annual FDA accomplishment report, which includes actual FDA registration and listing data derived for fiscal year

(FY)2006. These estimates are also based on FDA estimates of FY 2006 data from current systems and conversations with industry and trade association representatives. FDA anticipates reviewing annually, 200 historical files. Dated: April 23, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8-9374 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0222] (formerly Docket No. 2008N-0007) Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Orphan Drugs; Common European Medicines Agency/Food and Drug Administration Application Form for Orphan Medicinal Product Designation (Form FDA 3671) AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Provide recommendations on investigations required for approval of marketing applications for orphan drugs,

(2)designate eligible drugs as orphan drugs,

(3)set forth conditions under which a sponsor of an approved orphan drug obtains exclusive approval, and

(4)encourage sponsors to make orphan drugs available for treatment on an “open protocol” basis before the drug has been approved for general marketing. The implementing regulations for these statutory requirements have been codified under part 316 (21 CFR part 316) and specify procedures that sponsors of orphan drugs use in availing themselves of the incentives provided for orphan drugs in the act and sets forth procedures FDA will use in administering the act with regard to orphan drugs. Section 316.10 specifies the content and format of a request for written recommendations concerning the non-clinical laboratory studies and clinical investigations necessary for approval of marketing applications. Section 316.12 provides that, before providing such recommendations, FDA may require results of studies to be submitted for review. Section 316.14 contains provisions permitting FDA to refuse to provide written recommendations under certain circumstances. Within 90 days of any refusal, a sponsor may submit additional information specified by FDA. Section 316.20 specifies the content and format of an orphan drug application which includes requirements that an applicant document that the disease is rare (affects fewer than 200,000 persons in the United States annually) or that the sponsor of the drug has no reasonable expectation of recovering costs of research and development of the drug. Section 316.26 allows an applicant to amend the applications under certain circumstances. Section 316.30 requires submission of annual reports, including progress reports on studies, a description of the investigational plan, and a discussion of changes that may affect orphan status. The information requested will provide the basis for an FDA determination that the drug is for a rare disease or condition and satisfies the requirements for obtaining orphan drug status. Secondly, the information will describe the medical and regulatory history of the drug. The respondents to this collection of information are biotechnology firms, drug companies, and academic clinical researchers. The information requested from respondents represents, for the most part, an accounting of information already in the possession of the applicant. It is estimated, based on frequency of requests over the past 5 years, that 171 persons or organizations per year will request orphan-drug designation and none will request formal recommendations on design of preclinical or clinical studies. The Common EMEA/FDA Application Form for Orphan Medicinal Product Designation (Form FDA 3671) is intended to benefit sponsors who desire to seek orphan designation of drugs intended for rare diseases or conditions from both the European Commission and FDA by reducing the burden of preparing separate applications to meet the regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction. It highlights the regulatory cooperation between the United States

(US)and the European Union

(EU)mandated by the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC). The TEC mandate involves the following:

(1)Removal of barriers to transatlantic commerce;

(2)rationalizing, reforming, and, where appropriate, reducing regulations to empower the private sector;

(3)achieving more effective, systematic, and transparent regulatory cooperation to reduce costs associated with regulation to consumers and producers;

(4)removing unnecessary differences between jurisdictional regulations to foster economic integration; and

(5)reinforcing the existing transatlantic dialogue structures in regulatory cooperation, both by intensifying our sector-by-sector US-EU regulatory cooperation and our dialogue between OMB and the European Commission services on methodological issues. At present, when seeking orphan designation of the same drug for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of the same rare disease or condition in the US and in the European Community, a sponsor must submit a designation request to FDA (in accordance with section 526 of the act) and a separate designation application to EMEA (in accordance with Regulation

(EC)No. 141/2000 of December 16, 1999, and Commission Regulation

(EC)No. 847/2000). In most cases, the two documents are formatted differently to meet regulatory demands, but the required core information elements are similar, with the exception of some unique regulatory requirements exclusive to each jurisdiction. Therefore, FDA and EMEA believe that a common application form will help reduce the sponsor's regulatory burden and costs to produce and submit differently-formatted request/application. In addition, a common application form may also streamline the administrative and substantive regulatory review processes, and aid in information exchange between the agencies. In accordance with the Confidentiality Arrangements concluded on September 12, 2003, between the European Commission, EMEA, and FDA/Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), 1 FDA and EMEA have agreed in principle to adopt a template for the common application form as proposed in Form FDA 3671. 1 See “Confidentiality Arrangements Concluded Between the EU (EC and EMEA) and the US FDA/DHHS Implementation Plan for Medicinal Products for Human Use” at *http://www.fda.gov/oia/arrangements0904.html* . Any sponsor seeking orphan designation of the same drug for the same disease or condition from both FDA and EMEA may use this common application form for regulatory filing purposes. A sponsor may also use this common application form when seeking designation only from FDA. This common application form is intended to complement, not to supersede, the relevant regulatory frameworks currently in effect. The sponsor must comply with all applicable regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction in which it seeks designation when using this common application form. To use the common application form, the sponsor must provide the required information in each applicable section as instructed in the explanatory notes. Certain information elements are identified in the form as required exclusively by either FDA or EMEA regulations, and as such they must be included only in the application to that jurisdiction. Where additional explanations and/or supportive documents are necessary, the sponsor should sequentially append them at the end of the common application form in the order they appear in the form. The sponsor must also complete the declaration and signature page. For FDA, the completed common application form and required appended documents must be submitted to the Office of Orphan Products Development (HF-35), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. For EMEA, the completed documents must be submitted to European Medicines Agency, 7 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, United Kingdom. FDA estimates the reporting burden of this common application form as follows. Between January 2000 and May 2006, FDA and EMEA received 226 comparable orphan designation requests/applications of the same drugs for the same diseases or conditions, or an average of 35 per year. With the ease of a common application form, FDA anticipates the number of such requests/applications may increase over time. Therefore, generally there is one request/application per respondent and, at the extreme, all respondent are US-based, FDA believes up to 40 such respondents may use the common application form each year. The respondents will be primarily pharmaceutical companies or other for-profit organizations. For applications submitted exclusively to FDA, we do not believe the new form will result in any increased burden on the respondents and therefore we estimate no additional burden for those respondents. FDA believes the information required for the EMEA submission, for the most part, is very similar to that in the FDA submission, which is already in the respondents' possession. The respondents, however, may have to search existing data sources or gather additional needed data, such as on the prevalence or the availability of alternative methods of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the rare disease or condition of interest in the European Community, to complete the EMEA submission. FDA estimates that it will take an additional 32 hours—16 hours of professional time and 16 hours of support time—to compile information required for the EMEA submission. Hence, the estimated total annual human resource hours, at most, would be 1,280 hours for the EMEA submission. In the **Federal Register** of January 15, 2008 (73 FR 2504), FDA published a 60- day notice requesting public comment on the information collection provisions. No comments were received. **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden** 1 21 CFR Section and FDA Form Annual No. of Respondents Annual Frequency per Response Total Annual Responses Hours per Response Total Hours 316.10, 316.12, and 316.14 5 1 5 130 650 316.20, 316.21, and 316.26 171 2.0 342 130 44,460 316.20, 316.21, and 316.26 Form FDA 3671 40 1 40 32 1,280 316.22 30 1 30 2 60 316.27 25 1 25 4 100 316.30 500 1 500 2 1,000 316.36 1 1 1 15 15 Total 47,565 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. Dated: April 23, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8-9467 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Towards an Artificial Pancreas: A Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Public Workshop AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public workshop. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health

(NIH)and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), is holding a public workshop focused upon the state of the art in the research and development of an artificial pancreas. The public workshop entitled “Towards an Artificial Pancreas: A Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Workshop” will provide a public forum for discussing the progress and remaining challenges in the development of closed-loop systems designed to regulate glycemic control, as an aid in the management of diabetes mellitus. It is intended to provide stakeholders with information that will accelerate the development of an artificial pancreas. DATES: The public workshop will be held on July 21, 2008, from 7:55 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on July 22, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Registration is available until 5 p.m. on June 20, 2008 (See REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC WORKSHOP ). ADDRESSES: The public workshop will be held at the Lister Hill Auditorium on the NIH Campus ( *http://www.nih.gov/science/campus/index.html* ) located at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Parking on the NIH campus is limited. Attendees are encouraged to take public transportation. There is limited parking available at the Natcher Building. See *http://www.nih.gov/about/directions.htm* for more information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arleen Pinkos, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-440), 2098 Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850, 240-276-0702, FAX 240-276-0651, e-mail: *arleen.pinkos@fda.hhs.gov* . REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Those interested in attending the public workshop may register online at *http://www.blsmeetings.net/artificialpancreas08/reg.cfm* . There is no registration fee to attend the meeting; however, all participants must submit a registration form. Space is limited, so please submit your registration early to reserve a space. Registration will be accepted through June 20, 2008; however, onsite registration will be permitted on a space-available basis. Persons without Internet access may call Akia Richardson at 301-313-0244 ext. 49, by June 20, 2008, to register for onsite attendance. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact L'Tonya Frazier at 301-594-4453 at least 7 days in advance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The artificial pancreas is one of FDA's Critical Path Initiatives, a program dedicated to accelerating the availability of much needed medical products. The Interagency Artificial Pancreas Working Group, a group of multi-disciplined scientists and clinicians from FDA and NIH, was established to support this initiative. The goals of the Artificial Pancreas Initiative are twofold: to provide infrastructure for narrowing the gap between basic biomedical knowledge and clinical application of novel technologies, and to cross-fertilize and partner with stakeholders in order to identify and overcome the clinical and scientific challenges to the development of an artificial pancreas. Through collaborative efforts, such as this workshop, the group strives to develop innovative strategies to achieve their goals. II. Agenda World renowned experts will present information on topics that are instrumental to the development of an artificial pancreas, and each session will be followed by roundtable discussions. Session topics will include: • State of the art design of closed-loop glycemic control systems • Results of recently conducted clinical trials • Clinical trial design, including how to define successes and failures of closed-loop systems • Algorithms and in silico models • Engineering challenges • Patient considerations • Metabolic monitoring • Use of closed-loop systems in non-diabetic intensive care patients • Paths for developing marketable closed-loop systems The agenda for this public workshop is available on the internet at *http://www.blsmeetings.net/artificialpancreas08/agenda.pdf.* More information about this public workshop is available at *http://www.blsmeetings.net/artificialpancreas08.* Dated: April 21, 2008. Daniel G. Schultz, Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. [FR Doc. E8-9375 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Periodically, the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA)publishes abstracts of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of the clearance requests submitted to OMB for review, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Office on

(301)443-1129. The following request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Proposed Project: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Dental Services Report (OMB No. 0915-0151—Extension The Dental Reimbursement Program

(DRP)and the Community-Based Dental Partnership Program under Part F of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program offer funding to accredited dental education programs to support the provision of oral health services for HIV-positive individuals. Institutions eligible for these programs are accredited schools of dentistry, post-doctoral dental education programs and dental hygiene programs. The DRP Application is the Dental Services Report that schools and programs use to apply for funding of non-reimbursed costs incurred in providing oral health care to patients with HIV, or to report annual program data. Awards are authorized under section 2692(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff-111(b)). The Dental Services Report collects data in four different areas: Program information, patient demographics and services, funding, and training. It also requests applicants to provide narrative descriptions of their services and facilities, as well as their links and collaboration with community-based providers of oral health services. The primary purpose of collecting this information annually is to verify eligibility and determine reimbursement amounts for DRP applicants, as well as to document the program accomplishments of Community-Based Dental Partnership Program grant recipients. This information also allows HRSA to learn about

(1)The extent of the involvement of dental schools and programs in treating patients with HIV,

(2)the number and characteristics of clients who receive HIV/AIDS program-supported oral health services,

(3)the types and frequency of the provision of these services,

(4)the non-reimbursed costs of oral health care provided to patients with HIV, and

(5)the scope of grant recipients' community-based collaborations and training of providers. In addition to meeting the goal of accountability to Congress, clients, advocacy groups, and the general public, information collected in the Dental Services Report is critical for HRSA, State and local grantees, and individual providers, to help assess the status of existing HIV-related health service delivery systems. The reporting burden for reviewing the Dental Services Report Instructions and completing the Report is estimated as: Instrument Number of respondents Responses per respondent Total responses Hours per response Total burden hours Dental Services Report 80 1 80 20 1600 Written comments and recommendations concerning the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of this notice to the desk officer for HRSA, either by e-mail to *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* or by fax to 202-395-6974. Please direct all correspondence to the “attention of the desk officer for HRSA.” Dated: April 23, 2008. Alexandra Huttinger, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E8-9490 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13), the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA)publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer on

(301)443-1129. Comments are invited on:

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

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

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: National Health Service Corps Recruitment and Retention Assistance Application (OMB No. 0915-0230)—Extension The National Health Service Corps

(NHSC)of the Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service (BCRS), HRSA, is committed to improving the health of the Nation's underserved by uniting communities in need with caring health professionals and by supporting communities' efforts to build better systems of care. The Application for NHSC Recruitment and Retention Assistance, submitted by sites, requests information on the practice site, sponsoring agency, recruitment contact, staffing levels, service users, charges for services, employment policies, and fiscal management capabilities. Assistance in completing the application may be obtained through the appropriate State Primary Care Offices, State Primary Care Associations and the NHSC. The information on the application is used for determining the eligibility of sites and to verify the need for NHSC providers. Sites must apply once every three years. The estimated burden is as follows: Type of report Number of respondents Responses per respondent Hours per response Total burden hours NHSC Clinical Retention Information 2900 1 0.5 1450 Send comments to Susan G. Queen, PhD, HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 10-33, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: April 25, 2008. Alexandra Huttinger, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E8-9491 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13), the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA)publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer on

(301)443-1129. Comments are invited on:

(a)The proposed collection of information for the proper performance of the functions of the agency;

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

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: Voluntary Partner Surveys in the Health Resources and Services Administration—(OMB No. 0915-0212): Extension In response to Executive Order 12862, the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA)conducts voluntary customer surveys of its partners to assess strengths and weaknesses in program services. To continue the periodic customer or partner satisfaction survey activities, HRSA is requesting an extension of approval from OMB. HRSA partners are, typically, State or local governments, health care facilities, health care consortia, and health care providers. Partner surveys to be conducted by HRSA might include, for example, brief surveys of grantees to determine satisfaction with a technical assistance contractor, or, in-class evaluation forms completed by providers who receive training from HRSA grantees, to measure satisfaction with the training experience. Results of these surveys will be used to plan and direct program efforts as needed to improve service. Focus groups may also be used as a potential method to obtain input on services and training. Focus groups, in-class evaluation forms, and satisfaction surveys provide valuable input from HRSA partners and customers on agency services and materials. The estimated annual burden is as follows: Instrument Number of respondents Responses per respondent Total responses Hours per response Total burden hours In-class evaluations 40,000 1 40,000 .05 2,000 Surveys 12,000 1 12,000 .25 3,000 Focus groups 50 1 50 1.5 75 Total 52,050 52,050 5,075 Send comments to Susan G. Queen, PhD, HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 10-33, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: April 23, 2008. Alexandra Huttinger, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E8-9495 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; Comment Request; the Agricultural Health Study: A Prospective Cohort Study of Cancer and Other Disease Among Men and Women in Agriculture

(NCI)SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health

(NIH)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. *Proposed Collection: Title: The Agricultural Health Study:* A Prospective Cohort Study of Cancer and Other Disease Among Men and Women in Agriculture

(NCI)(OMB#: 0925-0406). *Type of Information Collection Request:* Renewal. *Need and Use of Information Collection:* The purpose of this information collection is to continue and complete updating the occupational and environmental exposure information as well as medical history information for respondents enrolled in the Agriculture Health Study. This represents a request to continue and complete phase III (2005-2008) of the study. Due to reduced annual budgets for research, a delay in data collection has resulted and there has not been enough time to complete the data collection on the number of respondents that had been originally requested in 2005 OMB submission. The primary objectives of the study are to determine the health effects resulting from occupational and environmental exposures in the agricultural environment. The data will be collected by using a computer assisted telephone interview

(CATI)system. A small percentage of the respondents will also be asked to participate in a buccal cell collection which is a sample of loose cells from the respondent's mouth. The findings will provide valuable information concerning the potential link between agricultural exposures and cancer and other chronic diseases among agricultural Health Study cohort members, and this information may be generalized to the entire agricultural community. *Frequency of Response:* Once. *Affected Public:* Private Sector, Farms. *Type of Respondents:* Licensed pesticide applicators and their spouses. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimates of Hour Burden Type of respondent Instrument Estimated annual number of respondents Frequency of response Average time per response (hours) Annual burden hours Private Applicators CATI only 8,754 1 35/60 5,106.50 CATI & buccal cell 250 1 1 250.00 Spouses CATI only 8,041 1 35/60 4,690.58 CATI & buccal cell 500 1 1 500.00 Commercial Applicators CATI only 2,787 1 35/60 1,625.75 CATI & buccal cell 250 1 1 250.00 Totals 20,582.00 12,422.83 The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $109,652 each year for a three year period. There are no capital costs, operating costs, and/or maintenance costs to report. *Request for Comments:* Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points:

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

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

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

(4)Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact Michael Alavanja, Dr.P.H, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Executive Plaza South, Room 8000, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville MD 20892 or call 301-496-9093 or e-mail your request, including your address to: *alavanjm@mail.nih.gov* . *Comments Due Date:* Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. Dated: April 22, 2008. Vivian Horovitch-Kelley, NCI Project Clearance Liaison Office, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E8-9402 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program and the Companion Program, Brain Power! Challenge SUMMARY: Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), the National Institutes of Health

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

(OMB)a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on February 26, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 38, Page 10262) and allowed 60-days for public comment. One public comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. *Proposed Collection: Title:* Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program, for grades K-5, and the companion program for Middle School, the Brain Power! Challenge. *Type of Information Collection Request:* This information collection request is for an extension of a previously approved OMB clearance (OMB Control number 0925-0542 that was obtained in 2005, and is requested until April 30, 2010. *Need and Use of Information Collection:* This is a request to evaluate the effectiveness of the Brain Power! Program's ability

(1)increase children's knowledge about the biology of the brain and the neurobiology of drug addiction,

(2)increase positive attitudes toward science, careers in science, science as an enjoyable endeavor, and the use of animals in research; and stimulate interest in scientific careers; and

(3)engender more realistic perceptions of scientists as being from many races, ages, and genders. The secondary goals of the evaluation are to determine the Program's impact on attitudes and intentions toward drug use. NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. There are 2 critical components to this mission: 1. the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines; 2. ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve the prevention of drug abuse and addiction, its treatment, and policy. The *Brainpower! Challenge* project is one of NIDA's many dissemination projects that is anticipated to improve the prevention of drug abuse and addiction among children and youth. These dissemination and diffusion projects complement NIDA's research projects to identify, develop, and refine effective efficient methods, structures, and strategies that test models to disseminate and implement research-tested health behavior change interventions and evidence-based interventions in prevention and treatment. Secondly, from its research NIDA knows that in order for prevention efforts to be effective educational programs must involve teachers, peers, parents, and the entire community. In 1996 NIDA convened a national prevention research conference on preventing drug use among children and adolescents. From it a research-base guide was prepared to provide prevention principles that a school or community can use to implement a prevention program specifically tailored to meet each community's particular needs. And the public response to the guide is evident from the continued requests for the guide—an average of about 20,000 per month, and more than 200,000 copies distributed to date. The *Brainpower! Challenge* project provides a tool for science education that involves teachers, peers, parents and the entire community, and adds to any prevention programs implemented in the community. Thirdly, while education for the prevention of drug abuse may be a worthy function for the Department of Education to conduct, Executive Order 12862 directs federal agencies to provide significant services directly to the public. To provide services from NIDA's research findings, the 1993 the Science Education Abuse Partnership Award Program was conceptualized to “* * *encourage the development and evaluation of programs that foster an understanding of neuroscience and the biology of drug abuse and addiction among K-12 students * * *.” NIDA's current Science Education Program to increase scientific literacy and interest in science careers, continues this purpose. The *Brainpower! Challenge* project will bring a service to the schools and to parents, for laying the foundation for drug prevention among children and youth, and to educate them in the biology and neurobiology of the brain and addiction. Its anticipated achievement will be three-fold—prevention of drug abuse among youth, fostering positive attitudes towards science careers, and service provision that translates research findings into practice among a vital population group. The findings will provide valuable information concerning the goals of NIDA's *Science Education Program* of increasing scientific literacy and stimulating interest in scientific careers. In order to test the effectiveness of the evaluation, information will be collected from students before and after exposure to the curriculum with pre- and post-test self-report measures. Surveys will also be administered to teachers after the completion of the program to examine ease and fidelity of implementation, as well as impact in knowledge and understanding of the neurobiology of addiction. Surveys will be administered to parents to obtain parental reaction and opinion on the materials and the degree to which parents find the curriculum informative and appropriate. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Elementary and middle school students, teachers, and parents. *Type of Respondents:* Students, Teachers, and Parents. The reporting burden is as follows: *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,337; *Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent:* 2; *Average Burden Hours Per Response:* .25; *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested:* 640.5. There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report. The estimated annualized burden is summarized below. Type of respondents Estimated number of respondents Estimated number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Estimated total annual burden hours requested Students (K-grade 5) 640 2 .25 320 Students (grades 6-9) 560 2 .25 280 Parents (K-grade 5) 56 1 .25 14 Parents (grades 6-9) 56 1 .25 14 Teachers 25 1 .5 12.5 Total 1,337 1.5 640.5 *Request for Comments:* Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points:

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

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

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

(4)Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. *Direct Comments to OMB:* Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* or by fax to 202-395-6974, Attention: Desk Officer for NIH. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact Dr. Cathrine Sasek, Coordinator, Science Education Program, Office of Science Policy and Communications, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Blvd, Room 5237, Bethesda, MD 20892, or call non-toll-free number

(301)443-6071; fax

(301)443-6277; or by e-mail to *csasek@nida.nih.gov.* *Comments Due Date:* Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30-days of the date of this publication. Dated: April 25, 2008. Mary Affeldt, Associate Director for Management, National Institute for Drug Abuse. [FR Doc. E8-9541 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Prospective Grant of an Exclusive License: Therapeutics for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Leukemia AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR Part 404.7(a)(1)(i), announces that the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of an exclusive license to practice the inventions embodied in 1. E-073-1999/0-US-02, patent 6,737,511, issued May 15, 2004, entitled Receptor-Mediated Uptake of an Extracellular BCL-XL Fusion Protein Inhibits Apoptosis and 2. E-073-1999/0-US-05, patent application number 11/692,112 filed March 27, 2007, entitled Receptor-Mediated Uptake of an Extracellular BCL-XL Fusion Protein Inhibits Apoptosis, to Protox Therapeutics Incorporated (Protox), having a place of business in Vancouver and Victoria, Canada. The patent rights in these inventions have been assigned to the United States of America. The prospective exclusive license territory may be worldwide, and the field of use may be limited to therapeutics for the treatment of spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and leukemia. DATES: Only written comments and/or license applications which are received by the National Institutes of Health on or before June 30, 2008 will be considered. ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the patent and/or patent applications, inquiries, comments and other materials relating to the contemplated exclusive license should be directed to: John Stansberry, PhD, Technology Licensing Specialist, Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health, 6011 Executive Boulevard, Suite 325, Rockville, MD 20852-3804; Telephone:

(301)435-5236; Facsimile:

(301)402-0220; E-mail: *stansbej@mail.nih.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This technology could be used to minimize or prevent apoptotic damage that can be caused by neurodegenerative disorders or conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, spinal-muscular atrophy, stroke episodes, transient ischemic neuronal injury or spinal cord injuries. Additionally, apoptotic-enhancing fusion proteins of the current invention could be used to inhibit cell growth and inhibit uncontrolled cellular proliferation. The prospective exclusive license will be royalty-bearing and will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR Part 404.7. The prospective exclusive license may be granted unless within sixty

(60)days from the date of this published notice, the NIH receives written evidence and argument that establish that the grant of the license would not be consistent with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. Applications for a license in the field of use filed in response to this notice will be treated as objections to the grant of the contemplated exclusive license. Comments and objections submitted to this notice will not be made available for public inspection and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be released under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Dated: April 23, 2008. David Sadowski, Deputy Director, Division of Technology Development and Transfer, Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E8-9401 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2008-0041] National Protection and Programs Directorate; the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) Quarterly Update AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Update of CIPAC council membership. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)announced the establishment of the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) by notice published in the **Federal Register** on March 24, 2006. *See* 71 FR 14930. That notice identified the purpose of CIPAC as well as its membership. This notice provides

(i)a brief description of the CIPAC purpose, composition, and structure;

(ii)notice of the Secretary's renewal of the CIPAC Charter; and

(iii)instructions for obtaining the CIPAC membership roster and other information on the Council and its activities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlos Kizzee, Deputy Director, Partnership Programs and Information Sharing Office, Partnership and Outreach Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs Directorate, United States Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528, telephone

(703)235-3635 or via e-mail at *carlos.kizzee@dhs.gov.* *Responsible DHS Official:* Nancy J. Wong, Director Partnership Programs and Information Sharing Office, Partnership and Outreach Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs Directorate, United States Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528, telephone

(703)235-3667 or via e-mail at *nancy.wong@dhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose and Activities:* CIPAC facilitates interaction between government officials and representatives of the community of owners and/or operators for each of the critical infrastructure or key resource

(CIKR)sectors defined by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) and identified in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The scope of activities covered by CIPAC includes planning; coordinating among government and CIKR owner/operator security partners; implementing security program initiatives; conducting operational activities related to critical infrastructure protection security measures, incident response, recovery, infrastructure resilience, reconstituting CIKR assets and systems for both man-made as well as naturally occurring events; and sharing threat, vulnerability, risk mitigation, and infrastructure continuity information and best practices. *Organizational Structure:* CIPAC members are organized into the seventeen HSPD-7 critical infrastructure and/or key resource sectors. Additionally, on March 3, 2008, pursuant to authority defined by HSPD-7 which directs DHS to “evaluate the need for and coordinate the coverage of additional critical infrastructure and key resources categories over time, as appropriate,” and, section 201(d)(5) of the Homeland Security Act [6 U.S.C 121(d)(5)], which directs the Secretary of Homeland Security “to develop a comprehensive national plan for securing the key resources and critical infrastructure of the United States,” the Secretary of Homeland Security recognized an additional sector; the Critical Manufacturing sector. Within all of the sectors containing private sector CIKR owners/operators there generally exists a Sector Coordinating Council

(SCC)that includes CIKR owners and/or operators or their representative trade associations. Each of the sectors also has a Government Coordinating Council

(GCC)whose membership includes a lead Federal agency that is defined as the Sector Specific Agency (SSA), and all of the relevant Federal, State, local, Tribal, and/or Territorial government agencies (or their representative bodies) whose mission interests also involve the scope of the CIPAC activities for that particular sector. *Membership:* CIPAC Membership includes

(i)CIKR owner and/or operator members of an SCC;

(ii)trade association members representing the interests of CIKR owners and/or operators that own and invest in infrastructure assets or in the systems and processes to secure them, or representing CIKR owners and/or operators whom are held responsible by the public for CIKR operations and the response and recovery when their CIKR assets and systems are disrupted who are members of an SCC;

(iii)each sector's Government Coordinating Council (GCC); and, based upon DHS' recent establishment of this council;

(iv)State, local, Tribal, and Territorial governmental officials comprising the DHS State, Local, Tribal, Territorial GCC. *Notice of CIPAC Renewal:* On March 20, 2008 the Secretary of Homeland Security extended CIPAC for a period of two years. The current CIPAC Charter reflecting the Secretary's action is available on the CIPAC Web site. The CIPAC Charter also reflects the Secretary's designation of the Critical Manufacturing Sector as the newest addition to the CIKR Sector Partnership in the NIPP partnership framework. *CIPAC Membership Roster and Council Information:* The current roster of CIPAC membership is published on the CIPAC Web site *(http://www.dhs.gov/cipac).* That Web site is updated as the CIPAC membership changes. Members of the public may visit the CIPAC Web site at any time to obtain information on CIPAC membership as well as a record of CIPAC meetings and events. Dated: April 11, 2008. Nancy Wong, Designated Federal Officer for the CIPAC. [FR Doc. E8-9420 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2008-0038] Designation of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan Critical Manufacturing Sector AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: This notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)has designated Critical Manufacturing as an additional critical infrastructure sector under the National Infrastructure Protection Plan

(NIPP)and, as part of a comprehensive national review process, solicits public comment on the actions necessary to incorporate this sector into the NIPP framework. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 10, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified by docket number DHS-2008-0038 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • *Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: Nipp@dhs.gov.* Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • *Facsimile:* 703-235-3057. • *Mail:* R. James Caverly, NPPD/IP/POD; Mail Stop 8530, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Washington, DC 20528-8530. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. James Caverly, Director, Partnership and Outreach Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528, 703-235-3634 or *NIPP@dhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation DHS invites interested persons to participate in the issues presented in this notice by submitting written data, views, or arguments. Comments that will provide the most assistance to DHS in developing these procedures will reference specific aspects of this notice, explain the reason for any recommended changes necessary to implement the Critical Manufacturing Sector, and include data, information, or authority that supports such recommended change. DHS invites comment on the proposed amendments to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), the organization of the Government Coordinating Council (GCC), and designation of a Federal agency Sector Specific Agency (SSA). *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this action. All comments received will be posted without change to *http:// www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided. You may submit your comments and material by one of the methods specified in the ADDRESSES section. Please submit your comments and material by only one means to avoid the adjudication of duplicate submissions. If you submit comments by mail, your submission should be an unbound document and no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches to enable copying and electronic document management. If you want DHS to acknowledge receipt of comments by mail, include with your comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard that includes the docket number for this action. We will date your postcard and return it to you via regular mail. *Docket:* Background documents and comments received can be viewed at *http://www.regulations.gov.* II. Background Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identifies 17 sectors of critical infrastructure and key resources vital to the United States. The President designated these sectors as critical infrastructure and key resources based on the potential national impact of a terrorist attack on infrastructure functions, resources, and systems within these sectors. HSPD-7 identifies characteristics of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources

(CIKR)and establishes the policy to identify CIKR and protect them against terrorist acts that could: 1. Cause catastrophic health effects or mass casualties, 2. Impair Federal departments and agencies' abilities to perform essential missions or to ensure the public's health and safety, 3. Undermine State and local government capacities to maintain order and to deliver minimum essential public services, 4. Damage the private sectors' capability to ensure the orderly functioning of the economy and delivery of essential services, 5. Have a negative effect on the economy through the cascading disruption of other critical infrastructure and key resources, or 6. Undermine the public's morale and confidence in our national economic and political institutions. DHS announced the establishment of the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) by notice published in the **Federal Register** on March 24, 2006. *See* 71 FR 14930. CIPAC facilitates interaction between government officials and representatives of the community of owners and/or operators for each of the CIKR sectors defined by HSPD-7 and identified in the NIPP. The NIPP is the National policy framework that provides a coordinated approach to CIKR protection roles and responsibilities for federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector security partners. The NIPP sets national priorities, goals, and requirements for effective distribution of funding and resources that will help ensure that our government, economy, and public services continue in the event of a terrorist attack or other disaster. III. Creation of the Critical Manufacturing Sector In addition to outlining CIKR characteristics and identifying 17 CIKR sectors, HSPD-7 also directs DHS to “evaluate the need for and coordinate the coverage of additional critical infrastructure and key resources categories over time, as appropriate.” This authority is further provided in section 201(d)(5) of the Homeland Security Act [6 U.S.C 121(d)(5)], which directs the Secretary of Homeland Security “to develop a comprehensive national plan for securing the key resources and critical infrastructure of the United States.” Consistent with this authority and based on an evaluation of CIKR protection summarized below, on March 3, 2008 DHS designated Critical Manufacturing as an additional sector under the NIPP. Today's manufacturing environment is integrated into complex, interdependent supply chains. Failure in any part of a supply chain can ripple through manufacturing systems, causing cascading economic impacts. Supply chains have been optimized for productivity and efficiency as opposed to redundancy, making them sensitive to disruption. Manufacturers rely heavily on information and communications systems, the interruption of which could degrade, damage, or shut down supply chain operations. Also, domestic manufacturers are increasingly reliant upon foreign sources of supply, energy, and on transcontinental transportation systems. The composition of the Critical Manufacturing Sector attempts to address the sensitivity of individual manufacturing systems and the role of the manufacturing industry in cross-sector operations. The Critical Manufacturing Sector is comprised of the manufacturing industry systems and operations whose failure or disruption could cause one or more of the following: 1. A large number of fatalities, 2. Significant first year national economic impact, 3. Mass evacuations with prolonged absences of six or more months, or 4. A loss of governance or mission execution that disrupts multiple regions or critical infrastructure sectors for more than one week resulting in loss of necessary services to the public. Because of the importance of the manufacturing industry in sustaining cross-sector interdependencies, the Critical Manufacturing Sector also includes systems and operations that, if attacked or disrupted, would cause major interruptions to the essential functions of one or more other CIKR sectors and result in national-level impacts. Using all of the criteria above, DHS conducted a study of the manufacturing sector and identified four broad manufacturing industries which together meet the DHS definition of a CIKR sector and which will serve as the core of the new Critical Manufacturing sector. These industries, in part or in whole, are not adequately represented by the 17 existing CIKR sectors. The following industry systems now form the Critical Manufacturing Sector: Manufacturing industry Element 1. Primary Metal Manufacturing • Iron and Steel Mills and Ferro Alloy Manufacturing. • Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing. • Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing. 2. Machinery Manufacturing • Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing. 3. Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • Electrical Equipment Manufacturing. 4. Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing. • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing. • Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. • Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. IV. Incorporation of the Critical Manufacturing Sector Into the NIPP Framework The NIPP framework includes a SCC within all of the sectors containing private sector CIKR owners and/or operators. The SCC includes CIKR owners and/or operators and private industry trade associations representative of CIKR owners and/or operators. By policy, SCCs are self-created and self-led entities, and DHS encourages public engagement in the development of the Critical Manufacturing SCC. Each of the sectors also has a GCC whose membership includes a lead Federal agency that is defined as the SSA, and all of the relevant Federal, State, local, Tribal, and Territorial government agencies (or their representative trade associations) whose mission interests also involve the scope of the NIPP activities for that particular sector. As directed and authorized by section 4.1.1 of the NIPP (National-Level Coordination), the Assistant Secretary, Office of Infrastructure Protection will assume interim leadership in supporting the development of an SCC and coordinating the development of a GCC, and identify an SSA to meet the requirements of HSPD-7 and the NIPP. At the conclusion of the above process, the Secretary will identify the GCC government agency membership and designate a Federal agency as the SSA. The SSA, SCC, and GCC will thereafter comprise the Critical Manufacturing Sector and continue to organize and coordinate in order to accommodate the intent of the NIPP and full integration into the CIKR Sector Partnership. As the NIPP is the primary mechanism for coordinating the coverage of CIKR sectors and their constituent systems and assets, DHS will revise its contents to include the Critical Manufacturing CIKR sector. As part of a comprehensive national review, DHS seeks comments on changes to the NIPP to reflect the addition of the Critical Manufacturing sector. These changes will include adding the Critical Manufacturing sector and its SSA to those sections of the NIPP where sectors and their SSAs are listed, referenced, or described. DHS will also amend the last sentence of the definition of “Sector” in the Glossary to read, “The NIPP addresses the 17 CIKR sectors enumerated in HSPD-7 and any additional sectors created by the Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to HSPD-7.” For purposes of review, the NIPP can be found at *http://www.dhs.gov/nipp* . Robert B. Stephan, Assistant Secretary, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-9412 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Communications System [Docket No. NCS—2008-0001] National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee AGENCY: National Communications System, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Time Change in Open Session. SUMMARY: The President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) will meet in a partially closed session. DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2008, from 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St., NW., Washington, DC. If you desire meeting materials, contact Ms. Sue Daage at

(703)235-5526 or by e-mail at *sue.daage@dhs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information published in the **Federal Register** , Volume 73, No. 67, Monday, April 7, 2008, p. 18804, remains the same except for a change in the time of the NSTAC Open Session, which will now begin at 2:30 p.m. and end at 3:35 p.m. Between 2:30 p.m. and 3:35 p.m., the NSTAC will receive government stakeholder feedback, and discuss ongoing NSTAC work on research and development, and outreach. This portion of the meeting will be open to the public. Accordingly, the time of the Closed Session is now 3:35 p.m.-5 p.m. Lawrence Hale, Acting Director, National Communications System. [FR Doc. E8-9413 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: File No. OMB-25, Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters; OMB Control No. 1615-0064. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until June 30, 2008. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352, or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please add the OMB Control Number 1615-0064 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:

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

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

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

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

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

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* No Agency Form Number (File No. OMB-25); U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Individuals or Households. The information collected via the submitted supplemental documentation (as contained in 8 CFR 204.13(d)) will be used by the USCIS to determine eligibility for the requested classification as fourth preference employment-based immigrant broadcasters.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 100 responses at 2 hours per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 200 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit: *http://www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp.* We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, telephone number 202-272-8377. Dated: April 25, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-9496 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-97-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Stereoscopic Display Models AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of final determination. SUMMARY: This document provides notice that the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain stereoscopic display models to be offered to the United States Government under an undesignated government procurement contract. CBP has concluded that, based upon the facts presented, the operations performed in the United States result in a substantial transformation of the goods. Therefore, the country of origin of the stereoscopic display models is the United States for purposes of U.S. Government procurement. DATE: The final determination was issued on April 23, 2008. A copy of the final determination is attached. Any party-at-interest, as defined in 19 CFR 177.22(d), may seek judicial review of this final determination within 30 days of April 30, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Greene, Valuation and Special Programs Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade (202-572-8838). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on April 23, 2008, pursuant to subpart B of part 177, Customs Regulations (19 CFR part 177, subpart B), CBP issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain stereoscopic display models to be offered to the United States Government under an undesignated government procurement contract. The CBP ruling number is HQ H015324. This final determination was issued at the request of Planar Systems, Inc. under procedures set forth at 19 CFR part 177, subpart B, which implements Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2511-18). In the final determination, CBP concluded that, based upon the facts presented, the operations performed in the United States resulted in a substantial transformation of the goods. Therefore, the stereoscopic display models are products of the United States. Section 177.29, Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177.29), provides that notice of final determinations shall be published in the **Federal Register** within 60 days of the date the final determination is issued. Section 177.30, CBP Regulations (19 CFR 177.30), provides that any party-at-interest, as defined in 19 CFR 177.22(d), may seek judicial review of a final determination within 30 days of publication of such determination in the **Federal Register** . Dated: April 23, 2008. Sandra L. Bell, Executive Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade. Attachment: HQ H015324 April 23, 2008. MAR-2-05 OT:RR:CTF:VS H015324 HEF *Category:* Marking Mr. Harold Paul Luks, Poliner & Luks LLP, 1300 19th Street, NW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20036. RE: U.S. Government Procurement; Final Determination; country of origin of stereoscopic displays; substantial transformation; 19 CFR part 177 Dear Mr. Luks: This is in response to your letter dated August 2, 2007, requesting a final determination on behalf of Planar Systems, Inc. (“Planar”), pursuant to subpart B of part 177, Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Regulations (19 CFR 177.21 *et seq.* ). Under these regulations, which implement Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2511 *et seq.* ), CBP issues country of origin advisory rulings and final determinations on whether an article is or would be a product of a designated country or instrumentality for the purpose of granting waivers of certain “Buy American” restrictions in U.S. law or practice for products offered for sale to the U.S. Government. This final determination concerns the country of origin of certain stereoscopic displays. We note that Planar is a party-at-interest within the meaning of 19 CFR 177.22(d)(1) and is entitled to request this final determination. Confidential treatment for certain business information identified in your request for a final determination will be extended in accordance with your request. Photographs of the manufacturing process were also submitted with your request. In preparing this final determination, consideration was given to your supplemental submissions dated August 23, 2007; September 25, 2007; November 9, 2007; November 13, 2007; and January 2, 2008. *Facts* The products subject to this final determination are stereoscopic display models, which, you explain, create three-dimensional digital images of video output by a computer or other stereoscopic video source. The stereoscopic display models and their key components were designed and developed in the United States through the use of Planar's proprietary StereoMirror TM technology. You advise that the stereoscopic display models are used in a variety of applications where two-dimensional images are insufficient because of the lack of depth and position, including: photogrammetry, intelligence, and environmental applications; remote vehicle operations; medical imaging; complex modeling/visualization applications; and three-dimensional simulations for gaming and situational training. The two models that are the subject of your request are the SD2020 and the SD2320W. The SD2020 model incorporates two 20-inch LCD monitors, and the SD2320W model incorporates two 23-inch wide-format LCD monitors. The SD2020 model has a total of 240 parts, and the SD2320W model has a total of 238 parts. You describe the configuration of the stereoscopic display models as follows. The two LCD monitors are mounted in a custom-made stand in an up/down configuration at a 110° angle. A special beamsplitter mirror is mounted at the bisecting angle between the two monitors. The stand is manufactured so that the two images are aligned as if looking at one monitor. A graphics card in the computer transmits/outputs right eye and left eye video separately. The left eye image is sent to the lower monitor. Because the right eye image is reflected by the beamsplitter, the right eye image is sent through a custom-designed and manufactured mirror-flip PCI card (included with the system) that reverses the image before it is sent to the top monitor. The user of the SD system wears passive polarizing glasses provided with the system that enable each eye to see only the image from one of the monitors (i.e., the glasses block the right eye from seeing the image on the lower monitor and block the left eye from seeing the image on the top monitor). Thus, the two images appear to the user as a fused stereoscopic three-dimensional image. Planar procures the LCD monitors and beamsplitter mirrors from foreign vendors and imports the articles to the United States. The LCD monitors originate in either China or Taiwan, and the mirrors are of either Japanese or German origin. You note that the beamsplitter mirror is custom manufactured to Planar's specifications and has no other function apart from its use in the display. Planar sends one of the LCD monitors to a third-party in the United States for an optical transformation process. Pursuant to your request, we are according confidential treatment to the specific details of this process. However, you provide the following non-confidential summary of the process: Planar Systems requires that the polarization orientation of light emitted from the monitor be effectively rotated 90°. This complex process requires the careful removal and replacement of optical films on *both* the liquid crystal display panel and the backlight film stack. Specialized machines operated by experienced and trained technicians in clean-room, ESD [electrostatic discharge]-protected environments are required to complete these changes in a non-destructive manner. Your submission also relates that this process requires five days to complete and is of such a complex nature that Planar is not capable of performing it in-house, despite twenty-four years of display manufacturing experience. Upon completion of the process, the LCD monitor is reassembled, tested for functionality, packaged, and returned to Planar. You explain that the stereoscopic display's mirror flip card acts to “flip” the image for the user's right eye, so that the image is accurate when reflected in the beamsplitter mirror. In order to achieve this capability, Planar designed a special electronic circuit board to mirror the digital visual interface (“DVI”) video input content, one row at a time, and output the reversed video to the top monitor of the stereoscopic display. The mirror flip card is manufactured in the United States by two companies, in accordance with the specifications and directions provided by Planar. The first company manufactures a four-layer printed circuit board (“PCB”). You explain that each layer of the PCB is built of a copper clad, which consists of an insulating substrate and a layer of copper of a specified thickness. Each layer of the copper clad is etched to remove unwanted copper to reveal the trace and contacts for the circuitry. The four layers are then aligned and laminated together to form a single substrate. Next, holes are milled for components and hardware. Then, the holes are “seeded” and plated. The PCB is silk-screened with a solder mask and reference designators and routered to the specific board dimensions. Finally, the PCB is tested and packaged before being shipped to the second company. At the second company's U.S. facility, the PCB will be assembled with the remaining components of the mirror flip card. First, the PCB is silk-screened with a solder paste to leave a thin layer of solder on specific pads for the remaining components. Automated equipment places some of the parts on the PCB. You describe the process as iterative, as it may require several attempts to achieve the proper placement. Parts that the machine cannot place are placed by hand. Then, the populated PCB is soldered in an infrared reflow machine that passes the circuit under an infrared light source with a programmed time and temperature file. The PCB is manually “stuffed” with the remaining components like the DVI and power connectors. Then, the PCB is passed through a wave solder machine to solder these parts. Finally, the completed mirror flip card is tested for functionality before being packaged and shipped to Planar. As the components arrive at Planar's U.S. facility, they are inspected to determine compliance with their respective specifications. After three shipments are received, fully inspected, and found to be in compliance, the part number and vendor are approved for random lot inspections. If a problem arises, the full inspection process will be reinstated until another three shipments are found to be without faults. After inspection, technicians assemble the stereoscopic displays in accordance with the company's detailed work instructions. First, a technician creates a “Build Setup” profile in a Lotus database designed to track inventory and production and assigns a serial number to the unit. The lower and upper monitor assemblies are assembled by removing the accompanying stands from the LCD monitors, attaching and routing the DVI cables, and securing the monitors with screws to a custom-made U.S.-origin stand. Then, a support for the mirror is attached to the lower monitor assembly. In total, the upper monitor assembly consists of 12 parts and the lower monitor assembly consists of 16 parts. Next, the mirror assembly is manufactured by assembling the mirror frame with protective gaskets and screws, inspecting the mirror panel with a “glass defect guide template,” inserting the beamsplitter mirror into the frame, and affixing the mirror assembly to the mirror support on the display stand. The assembly of the mirror involves 29 parts. Assembly of the stereoscopic display is completed by the attachment of the upper monitor assembly to the lower monitor assembly with alignment pins and screws. A software test file is used to align the system and the mirror is adjusted until it achieves a one-pixel tolerance for a normal viewing angle and a three-pixel tolerance for a view from the left or right edges of the mirror. The technicians ensure that the beamsplitter is precisely positioned at a bisecting angle between the two monitors to prevent loss or confusion of the stereoscopic image. You advise that even a small misalignment may cause users to experience headaches, eye fatigue, nausea or other discomfort. The alignment process may require up to 90 minutes to ensure accurate and precise alignment and co-planarity of the stereoscopic images. After assembly and alignment, the display undergoes testing and quality assurance processes to ensure its proper performance. The displays are also examined for pixel defects, and the mirror and stand are inspected for cosmetic defects. Finally, the display is packaged with the mirror flip card, a user manual, and U.S.-origin polarized glasses and cables. The final product is then shipped to the U.S. customer. You advise that the production of each unit requires approximately 135 minutes of work by a skilled Planar technician. You also attest that the processing and assembly operations performed in the United States add significant value to the product, as Planar's customers will pay a premium of up to ten times the cost of a standard LCD monitor to obtain the three-dimensional display capability of Planar's stereoscopic display models. *Issue* What is the country of origin of the stereoscopic display models for purposes of U.S. Government procurement? Law and Analysis Pursuant to subpart B of part 177, 19 CFR 177.21 *et seq.* , which implements Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2511 *et seq.* ), CBP issues country of origin advisory rulings and final determinations on whether an article is or would be a product of a designated country or instrumentality for the purposes of granting waivers of certain “Buy American” restrictions in U.S. law or practice for products offered for sale to the U.S. Government. Under the rule of origin set forth at 19 U.S.C. 2518(4)(B): An article is a product of a country or instrumentality only if

(i)it is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of that country or instrumentality, or

(ii)in the case of an article which consists in whole or in part of materials from another country or instrumentality, it has been substantially transformed into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the article or articles from which it was so transformed. *See also,* 19 CFR 177.22(a). In rendering advisory rulings and final determinations for purposes of U.S. Government procurement, CBP applies the provisions of subpart B of Part 177 consistent with the Federal Procurement Regulations. *See* 19 CFR 177.21. In this regard, CBP recognizes that the Federal Procurement Regulations restrict the U.S. Government's purchase of products to U.S.-made or designated country end products for acquisitions subject to the TAA. *See* 48 CFR 25.403(c)(1). The Federal Procurement Regulations define “U.S.-made end product” as: * * * an article that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States or that is substantially transformed in the United States into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the article or articles from which it was transformed. 48 CFR 25.003 Therefore, the question presented in this final determination is whether, as a result of the operations performed in the United States, the stereoscopic display models are substantially transformed into products of the United States. In determining whether the combining of parts or materials constitutes a substantial transformation, the determinative issue is the extent of operations performed and whether the parts lose their identity and become an integral part of the new article. *Belcrest Linens* v. *United States,* 6 Ct. Int'l Trade 204, 573 F. Supp. 1149 (1983), *aff'd,* 741 F.2d 1368 (Fed. Cir. 1984). If the manufacturing or combining process is a minor one which leaves the identity of the imported article intact, a substantial transformation has not occurred. *Uniroyal Inc.* v. *United States,* 3 Ct. Int'l Trade 220, 542 F. Supp. 1026 (1982). Assembly operations that are minimal or simple, as opposed to complex or meaningful, will generally not result in a substantial transformation. See C.S.D. 80-111, C.S.D. 85-25, and C.S.D. 90-97. In C.S.D. 85-25, 19 Cust. Bull. 844 (1985), Headquarters Ruling Letter (“HRL”) 071827, dated September 25, 1984, CBP determined that assembly of a large number of fabricated components onto a circuit board resulted in a substantial transformation of the constituent components for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences program. In that decision, CBP stated that an assembly process would not constitute a substantial transformation unless the operation is “complex and meaningful.” Whether an operation is complex and meaningful depends on the nature of the operation, including the number of components assembled, number of different operations, time, skill level required, attention to detail, quality control, the value added to the article, and the overall employment generated by the manufacturing process. CBP has considered the issue of whether the processing and assembly of electronic components into a finished article results in a substantial transformation on a number of occasions. In another final determination, HRL 735315, dated April 10, 1995, CBP held that the country of origin of optical spectroscopy instrument (“OSI”) systems was the United States for purposes of U.S. Government procurement. Each system had three essential elements: A controlling computer, an optics module, and an output device such as a printer. The optics module shell and its related components were imported from Australia. At the U.S. customer site, U.S.-origin printed wiring board assemblies (“PWBs”) were integrated into the shells to create a finished optics module. The PWBs were necessary for the control and operation of the optics module. Then, the module was further assembled with a U.S.-origin controlling computer and printer to create the OSI system. CBP found that the assembly of the PWBs and other components into the optics module shell constituted a complex and meaningful assembly and was sufficient to substantially transform the optics module into a product of the United States. As the other components of the OSI system were products of the United States, CBP held that their incorporation with the optics module rendered the OSI system a product of the United States. In HRL 734213, dated February 20, 1992, CBP held that the conversion of an imported computer monitor into a touchscreen monitor in the United States constituted a substantial transformation of the imported monitor for country of origin marking purposes. To create the touchscreen monitor, the imported monitor was tested, a power plug was installed, and the cathode ray tube was removed. The bucket, swivel base, and front plastic bezel of the monitor were also removed and painted. Then, a transorb board and the touchscreen were installed. The touchscreen underwent testing and alignment by skilled technicians. Then, the monitor was reassembled, tested, and packed for shipment. CBP found that the touchscreen capability of the finished product was not just a simple enhancement of the monitor, but rather a significant change in its very nature, which resulted in the monitor having a new use as an interface device for a blood analyzer unit. By contrast, assembly operations that are minimal or simple will generally not result in a substantial transformation. For example, in HRL 734050, dated June 17, 1991, CBP determined that Japanese-origin components were not substantially transformed in China when assembled in that country to form finished printers. The printers consisted of five main components identified as the “head,” “mechanism,” “circuit,” “power source,” and “outer case.” The circuit, power source and outer case units were entirely assembled or molded in Japan. The head and mechanical units were made in Japan but exported to China in an unassembled state. All five units were exported to China, where the head and mechanical units were assembled with screws and screwdrivers. Thereafter, the head, mechanism, circuit, and power source units were mounted onto the outer case with screws and screwdrivers. In holding that the country of origin of the assembled printers was Japan, CBP recognized that the vast majority of the printers' parts were of Japanese origin and that the operations performed in China were relatively simple assembly operations. In order to determine whether a substantial transformation occurs when components of various origins are assembled to form completed articles, CBP considers the totality of the circumstances and makes such decisions on a case-by-case basis. The country of origin of the article's components, the extent of the processing that occurs within a given country, and whether such processing renders a product with a new name, character, or use are primary considerations in such cases. Additionally, facts such as resources expended on product design and development, extent and nature of post-assembly inspection procedures, and worker skill required during the actual manufacturing process will be considered when analyzing whether a substantial transformation has occurred; however, no one such factor is determinative. Based on the facts provided in the instant case, we find that the processing and assembly operations performed in the United States result in a substantial transformation of the imported LCD monitors and the beamsplitter mirror into a product with a new name, character, and use. In support of this determination, we note that one LCD is subjected to significant further processing in the United States. Specifically, we find that the polarization process performed in the United States changes the essential character of the LCD, as the polarization feature of the LCD imparts the stereoscopic functionality to the entire system. In addition, the assembly, testing, and alignment of the two LCD monitors and the beamsplitter mirror to form the stereoscopic display require a significant amount of time and precision by skilled technicians. Consequently, we find these operations to be complex and meaningful. You explain that neither the LCD monitors nor the beamsplitter mirror can generate a three-dimensional image until they are integrated with the remaining components of the finished stereoscopic display model. Although the mirror flip card and goggles are necessary for the proper operation of the stereoscopic display model, they are not integrated into the display at Planar's facility. Similar to the PWBs in HRL 735315, *supra* , the mirror flip card is integrated into the display at the U.S. customer site, and the goggles will be worn by the customer during the operation of the model. As these components are of U.S. origin, we find that their incorporation and use with the stereoscopic display render the entire model a product of the United States. *Holding:* Based upon the facts provided, we find that the processing and assembly operations performed in the United States constitute a substantial transformation of the foreign-origin components. Therefore, the country of origin of the stereoscopic display models is the United States for purposes of U.S. Government procurement. Notice of this final determination will be given in the **Federal Register** as required by 19 CFR 177.29. Any party-at-interest other than the party which requested this final determination may request, pursuant to 19 CFR 177.31, that CBP reexamine the matter anew and issue a new final determination. Any party-at-interest may, within 30 days after publication of the **Federal Register** notice referenced above, seek judicial review of this final determination before the Court of International Trade. Sincerely, Sandra L. Bell, *Executive Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade.* [FR Doc. E8-9340 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5191-N-10] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Requirements AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* June 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail *Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone (202)402-8048. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy Jackson., Director, Office of RESPA and Interstate Land Sales, Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone

(202)708-0502 (this is not a toll free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

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

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Requirements. *OMB Control Number, if applicable:* 2502-0243. *Description of the need for the information and proposed use:* Non-exempt Developers are required by the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to register with HUD and provide purchasers with a property report. The information is used to determine the accuracy of the disclosures in the property report. Developers are required to submit an annual report and annual financial statements. HUD investigates developers who do not comply with the regulations. *Agency form numbers, if applicable:* n/a. *Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* The number of burden hours is 34,653. The number of respondents is 1011, the number of responses is 113,997, the frequency of response is on occasion, and the burden hour per response is 117. *Status of the proposed information collection:* This is a previously approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: April 22, 2008. Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing-Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. E8-9390 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT [Docket No. FR-5187-N-25] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; HOME Program Competitive Reallocation of Funds; Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comments Due Date: May 7, 2008.* ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments must be received within seven

(7)days from the date of this Notice. Comments should refer to the proposal by name/or OMB approval number) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax:

(202)395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, AYO, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail: *Lillian.L.Deitzer@hud.gov;* telephone

(202)402-8048. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice informs the public that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD)has submitted to OMB, for emergency processing, a proposed information collection for selecting applicants for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program

(HOME)Competitive Reallocation of Funds to Provide for Energy-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly (Green) Community Housing Development Organization

(CHDO)Housing for Low-Income Families. Section 92.452 of HOME Program regulations states that HUD will reallocate any CHDO funds reduced or recaptured by HUD from a participating jurisdiction's HOME Investment Trust Fund by competition, in accordance with criteria in Section 92.453, to other participating jurisdictions for affordable housing developed, sponsored, or owned by CHDOs. This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to

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

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* HOME Program Competitive Reallocation of Funds. *Description of Information Collection:* This is a new information collection. The competitive reallocation of funds to provide for energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly (green) CHDO housing for low-income families will be announced in a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). These grants are to fund CHDO set-aside projects that are permitted under the regular HOME regulations, and that qualify for and will receive Energy Star Certification by an independent Home Energy Rater

(HER)upon completion. An eligible CHDO set-aside project is one where a CHDO owns, develops or sponsors the housing produced. To earn the Energy Star Certification, the housing must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These housing units are at least 15% more energy efficient than units built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard houses. *OMB Control Number:* Pending. *Agency Form Numbers:* HUD-424, HUD-2880 and HUD-2993. *Members of Affected Public:* State and local government. *Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of responses, and hours of responses:* An estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection is 2,600, number of respondents is 65, frequency of response is one time, and the total hours per respondent is 40. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: April 24, 2008. Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8-9499 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5214-N-01] Notice of Fiscal Year

(FY)2008 Opportunity To Register and Other Important Information for Electronic Application Submission for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs AGENCY: Office of Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: For fiscal year

(FY)2008, HUD will require Continuums of Care to submit their applications electronically, using * e-snaps* , an electronic system separate from Grants.gov. This Notice provides detailed instructions on completing the Continuum of Care

(CoC)registration process for *e-snaps.* This Notice also provides applicants important information, including definitions and the necessary CoC planning process, that CoC and project applicants should be familiar with prior to applying for FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance funding. Finally, today's Notice provides information about the major changes that HUD will make to the FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance competition. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The HUD Field Office serving your area. This information can be found at *http://www.hud.gov/localoffices.cfm.* Full Text of Announcement HUD will make approximately $1.423 billion available through the FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance NOFA. For FY2008, HUD is transitioning the CoC program from a paper process to an electronic process. Today's Notice provides detailed instructions on completing the CoC registration process for *e-snaps,* an electronic system separate from Grants.gov. The uniform resource identifier/locater

(URL)for *e-snaps* is *http://www.hud.gov/esnaps.* Today's Notice also provides applicants important information, including necessary definitions and the CoC planning process, that CoC and project applicants should be familiar with prior to applying for FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance funding and important information about the major changes that HUD will make to the FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance competition. HUD anticipates publishing its FY2008 CoC NOFA in the **Federal Register** no earlier than July 1, 2008. As noted herein, applicants for project funding will continue to be required to register with Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) and complete or renew their registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). For more information regarding registering with D&B and CCR, HUD encourages applicants to closely review HUD's March 10, 2008, FY2008 Notice of Early Registration, (72 FR 12751) and HUD's FY2008 *General Section,* published March 19, 2008 (73 FR 14882). This Notice is divided into three sections. Section I describes the important overview information that CoCs and project applicants should be familiar with prior to applying for FY2008 Homeless Assistance funding. This includes pertinent definitions and the CoC planning process. Section II of this Notice provides detailed information on completing the CoC registration process in *e-snaps.* Finally, Section III provides information about the major changes that HUD will make to the FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance competition. HUD hopes that this will assist CoCs in better planning their FY2008 CoC application. I. Overview Information A. Program Description Approximately $1.423 billion is available for funding through the FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance Competition. The purpose of the CoC Homeless Assistance Program is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in CoC communities by assisting homeless individuals and families to move to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. B. Definitions The only definitions contained in this Notice are those necessary for CoCs to understand in order to complete the FY2008 CoC registration process. A complete list of definitions will be provided in the FY2008 CoC NOFA. 1. *Annual Renewal Amount.* The maximum amount that a Supportive Housing Program

(SHP)grant can receive on an annual basis when renewed. It includes funds for only those eligible activities (operating, supportive services, leasing, Homeless Management Information System

(HMIS)and administration) that were funded in the original grant (or the original grant as amended), less the nonrenewable activities (acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation, and any administration costs related to these activities). It is used to calculate a CoC's Hold Harmless Need amount. To calculate the Annual Renewal Amount

(ARA)for SHP grants, add up the amount of the renewable budget line items (i.e., operating, supportive services, leasing, HMIS, and administration) for all the years of the most recent grant, and divide by the number of years in the grant term. Any funding for acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction—and any administration costs related to those activities—is not renewable and therefore should not be calculated in the ARA. If the initial grant included these activities, administrative costs may only be calculated up to 5 percent of the total of leasing, operating, HMIS, and supportive services costs contained in the initial grant. For example, if the initial three-year grant was for $472,500 ($150,000 for new construction, $150,000 for operating costs, $150,000 for supportive services, and $22,500 for administration), the new construction costs, and any administration costs associated with it, would not be eligible for renewal. Thus, the total renewable amount would be $315,000 ($150,000 for operating costs, $150,000 for supportive services, and $15,000 for administration) and the ARA is $105,000 ($315,000 divided by the three-year grant term). If the initial three-year grant was $315,000 and did not include acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction costs, ($150,000 for operating costs, $150,000 for supportive services, and $15,000 for administration), the ARA would be $105,000 ($315,000 divided by the three-year grant term). 2. *Continuum of Care.* A collaborative funding and planning approach that helps communities plan for and provide, as necessary, a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and other service resources to address the various needs of homeless persons. HUD also refers to the group of stakeholders involved in the decision making processes as the “Continuum of Care.” 3. *Continuum of Care Lead Agency.* Agency or organization designated by the CoC primary decision making body to be the entity that submits the CoC application. 4. *Continuum of Care Lead Agency Contact.* Person(s) with the authority to submit the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Competition application on behalf of the CoC, usually the Executive Director or CEO of the CoC Lead Agency. 5. Continuum of Care Need Amounts a. *Continuum of Care Preliminary Pro Rata Need (PPRN).* Amount of funds a CoC could receive based upon the geography that HUD approves as belonging to that CoC. To determine the homeless assistance need of a particular jurisdiction, HUD will use nationally available data, including the following factors as used in the Emergency Shelter Grants

(ESG)program formula: data on poverty, housing overcrowding, population, age of housing, and growth lag. Applying those factors to a particular jurisdiction provides an estimate of the relative need index for that jurisdiction compared to other jurisdictions applying for assistance under the FY2008 CoC NOFA. Each year HUD publishes the PPRN for each jurisdiction. A CoC's PPRN is determined by adding the published PPRN of each jurisdiction within the HUD-approved CoC. The list of geographic areas and CoC Names and Numbers can be found at *http://www.hudhre.info or at http://www.hud.gov.* b. *Continuum of Care Hold Harmless Need (HHN).* The amount of funds a CoC is eligible to receive where the ARA of all SHP grants expiring in that CoC during the period beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009 exceeds the PPRN for that CoC. The HHN is the amount needed to fund the expiring renewal grants for one year. To provide communities with maximum flexibility in addressing current needs, CoCs have the discretion to not fund or to reduce one or more SHP renewal project applications through the HHN Reallocation process and still receive the benefit of the hold harmless need amount if the CoC proposes to use that amount of reduced renewal funds for new permanent supportive housing or new dedicated HMIS SHP projects. c. *Continuum of Care Final Pro Rata Need (FPRN).* The higher amount of:

(1)PPRN and

(2)HHN. 6. *Continuum of Care Primary Decision Making Group.* This group manages the overall planning effort for the CoC, including, but not limited to, the following types of activities: setting agendas for full Continuum of Care meetings, project monitoring, determining project priorities, and providing final approval for the CoC application submission. This body is also responsible for the implementation of the CoC's HMIS, either through direct oversight or through the designation of an HMIS implementing agency. This group may be the CoC Lead Agency or may authorize another entity to be the CoC Lead Agency under its direction. 7. *Continuum of Care Registration.* A step in the electronic application process that requires a CoC to claim geography and appoint a CoC Lead Agency that will be responsible for the submission of the electronic application to HUD. C. CoC Planning Process HUD will evaluate CoCs on the following criteria: • CoC Housing, Services, and Structure; • Homeless Needs and Data Collection; • CoC Strategic Planning; • CoC Performance; and • Housing Emphasis. These criteria are not significantly changed from prior years. Therefore, CoCs are encouraged to continue planning for the FY2008 CoC Homeless Assistance competition in the same manner that they have in past years. This includes: 1. *Community-wide or region-wide participation.* A CoC system is developed through a community-wide or region-wide process involving the coordination of nonprofit organizations (including those representing persons with disabilities), state and local government agencies, public housing agencies, community and faith-based organizations, other homeless providers, service providers, housing developers, private health care associations, law enforcement and corrections agencies, school systems, private funding providers, and homeless or formerly homeless persons to successfully address the complex and interrelated problems related to homelessness. As in the past, this year HUD emphasizes its determination to integrate and align plans including jurisdictional, state, and city ten-year plans (jurisdictional ten-year plans) encouraged by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and Consolidated Plans, into the CoC plans. These plans serve as a vehicle for a community to comprehensively identify each of its needs and to coordinate a plan for addressing them. A CoC should address the specific needs of each homeless subpopulation: those experiencing chronic homelessness, veterans, persons with serious mental illnesses, persons with substance abuse issues, persons with HIV/AIDS, persons with co-occurring diagnoses (these may include diagnoses of multiple physical disabilities or multiple mental disabilities or a combination of these two types), victims of domestic violence, youth, and any others. To ensure that the CoC system addresses the needs of homeless veterans, it is particularly important that CoCs involve veteran service organizations with specific experience in serving homeless veterans. 2. *CoC Geographic Area.* In deciding what geographic area a CoC will cover as part of its CoC strategy, CoCs should be aware that a key factor in being awarded funding will be the strength of a CoC process when measured against the CoC rating factors described in the FY2008 CoC NOFA. When a CoC determines what jurisdictions to include in its CoC strategy area, it should include only those jurisdictions that are fully involved in the development and implementation of the CoC strategy. The more jurisdictions a CoC includes in the CoC, the larger the pro rata need share that will be allocated to the strategy area. If a CoC is located in a rural county, it may wish to consider working with larger groups of contiguous counties to develop a region-wide or multi-county CoC strategy covering the combined service areas of these counties. The areas covered by CoC strategies should not overlap. 3. *CoC Components.* A CoC system typically consists of five basic elements, as follows: a. A system of outreach, engagement, and assessment for determining the needs and conditions of individuals or families who are homeless, and necessary support to identify, prioritize, and respond to persons who are chronically homeless; b. Emergency shelters with appropriate supportive services to help ensure that homeless individuals and families receive adequate emergency shelter and referral to necessary service providers or housing search counselors; c. Transitional housing with appropriate supportive services to help homeless individuals and families prepare to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living; d. Permanent housing, or permanent supportive housing, to help meet the long-term needs of homeless individuals and families; and, e. Prevention strategies, which play an integral role in a community's plan to eliminate homelessness by effectively intervening for persons at risk of homelessness or those being discharged from public systems—e.g., corrections, foster care, mental health, and other institutions—so that they do not enter the homeless system. By law, prevention activities are ineligible activities in the three programs included in this Notice but are eligible for funding under the Emergency Shelter Grants

(ESG)program and many other programs. 4. Once the CoC application has been submitted and scored, the CoC will receive its conditional award. This is the total amount of monies awarded to a CoC's eligible projects including new and renewal SHP and S+C projects, new SRO Moderate-Rehabilitation projects, Samaritan Housing Initiative and Rapid Re-Housing for Families Demonstration projects. II. Completing the Registration Process for CoCs A. Overview of Information Required for Registration Regardless of the CoC structure and planning process, the FY2008 electronic registration/application process will require that each CoC select up to two persons, from the CoC Lead Agency, who are authorized to submit the CoC application and project applications to HUD, known as the CoC Lead Agency Contact(s). Before the CoC Lead Agency Contact(s) enters *e-snaps* (s)he should know the following information: • The CoC's Lead Agency • CoC contact person for receiving messages from HUD • The CoC Name and Number • The CoC's geographic areas B. Submitting the Electronic Registration In order to be eligible to submit an application through *e-snaps* for the FY2008 Homeless Assistance competition, CoCs must register in the electronic database, *e-snaps* , prior to the beginning of the FY2008 CoC competition. The CoC registration process will begin on or about May 1, 2008 and close at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on or about June 15, 2008. HUD will notify potential applicants of the exact registration opening and closing dates via the HUD Homeless Assistance listserv and through its Web sites located at *http://www.hud.gov* and *http://www.hudhre.info* . During the registration phase, CoCs will be asked to identify the CoC lead agency, contact information for lead agency staff, and the geography that the CoC is claiming. This process will not be part of www.grants.gov. CoCs will receive confirmation from HUD concerning claimed geography, PPRN and HHN Amounts. The CoC Lead Agency Contact may access *e-snaps* beginning on or about May 1, 2008 at *http://www.hud.gov/esnaps* . HUD held a broadcast regarding the CoC registration process on April 22, 2008. This broadcast may be viewed at *http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/* . On-line training for CoC Registration may be accessed at *http://www.hudhre.info* . To assist CoCs with the registration process, HUD has set up a Help Desk, which can be accessed toll free via phone at 1-877-6eSNAPS (1-877-637-6277) or via e-mail at *esnaps@hudhre.info* . In addition, HUD has the HUD-defined CoC names and numbers as well as a list of each geographic area with its pro-rata need amount on *http://www.hud.gov* and *http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewCoCGrantMaterials.* Existing and proposed CoCs must register their HUD-defined CoC and claimed geography with HUD through *e-snaps* . If a CoC does not have a HUD-defined name it should contact the HUD Field Office serving its area. In the instance that one or more CoC planning bodies claim one or more of the same geographies, HUD shall determine which CoC has the best claim for the geography based upon past experience and the participation and desires of the predominant number of homeless service providers in the disputed geography. The HUD decision on allocating geography is final and competing CoCs shall be notified of HUD's determination prior to the release of the FY2008 CoC application. III. Changes for FY2008 CoC NOFA The following is a list of major changes to the FY2008 CoC NOFA: 1. CoCs and project applicants will be required to apply for the FY2008 CoC competition electronically through *http://www.hud.gov/esnaps* . 2. CoCs will be required to register their CoCs in the new homeless electronic application system, *e-snaps* , prior to the beginning of the competition. For more information see Section II of this Notice. 3. A CoC may create multiple Samaritan Housing Initiative projects as long as the total amount of funding requested for all initiative projects does not exceed 15 percent of the CoC's Preliminary Pro Rata Need. 4. HUD will continue to score Homeless Assistance applications on a 100-point scale; however, the 40 Need points previously allocated to projects will be redistributed into the existing point structure. The exact redistribution of points will be announced in the FY2008 CoC NOFA. Need will continue to be accounted for through the formula that determines Preliminary Pro Rata Need or the Hold Harmless Need amounts for the CoC. 5. As directed by Congress in the FY2008 HUD Appropriation (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, H.R. 2764), HUD will implement a Rapid Re-Housing for Families Demonstration Program through the FY2008 CoC NOFA. This demonstration program will serve homeless households with dependent children. 6. Safe Havens

(SH)will no longer be given Transitional Housing

(TH)or Permanent Housing

(PH)classifications and grantees will have an opportunity through the FY2008 CoC NOFA to change the classification of their project without a grant amendment. Under the newly defined Safe Haven SHP program type, any chronically homeless person entering a Safe Haven will maintain his/her status as chronically homeless and will therefore be eligible to enter a funded Samaritan Housing Initiative project. 7. HUD is aware that there has been some confusion over Shelter Plus Care (S+C) and new SRO grant amounts and is reminding grantees and applicants that S+C and new SRO grants may not exceed 100 percent of the Fair Market Rent

(FMR)for the Metropolitan Statistical Area

(MSA)and unit size. 8. CoCs that are in “Hold Harmless Need Status” may now use the reallocation process to create new dedicated HMIS projects. 9. HUD will allow only one applicant for HMIS dedicated grants within a CoC. 10. HMIS funds contained in the Training and Technical Assistance line item of the HMIS budget may be used for travel, hotel, and per diem costs associated with the provision of technical assistance and training sessions by local HMIS staff; attendance at training sessions provided by local HMIS staff and/or outside trainers; attendance at HUD-sponsored HMIS training sessions or symposiums; attendance at HMIS vendor-sponsored user meetings; and attendance at other HMIS-related events as qualified and pre-approved by HUD Headquarters. Applicants may be asked to identify the number and type of HMIS training sessions for which they are requesting SHP funds during the technical submission process. Payments will be limited to the reasonableness of travel expenses as listed in 24 CFR Parts 84 and 85. Dated: April 25, 2008. Nelson R. Bregón, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. E8-9540 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0101; Monitoring Recovered Species After Delisting-American Peregrine Falcon AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request

(ICR)to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This information collection is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2008. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB. DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB-OIRA at

(202)395-6566

(fax)or OIRA_DOCKET@OMB.eop.gov (e-mail). Please provide a copy of your comments to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail);

(703)358-2269 (fax); or hope_grey@fws.gov (e-mail). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax, or e-mail (see ADDRESSES) or by telephone at

(703)358-2482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 1018-0101. *Title:* Monitoring Recovered Species After Delisting-American Peregrine Falcon. *Service Form Number(s):* FWS Forms 3-2307, 3-2308, and 3-2309. *Type of Request:* Extension of currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Professional biologists employed by State agencies and other organizations, and volunteers that have been involved in past peregrine falcon conservation efforts. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *Frequency of Collection:* On occasion. Monitoring is conducted every 3 years. For eggs and feathers, 15 to 20 of each are collected over a period of no more than 5 years. *Estimated Nonhour Cost Burden:* We estimate the total nonhour burden cost to be $156.00 for expenses incurred when contaminants samples must be shipped to designated labs for analysis and storage. Activity Number of annual respondents Number of annual responses Completion time per response Annual burden hours FWS Form 3-2307 214 638 2.5 hours 1,595 FWS Form 3-2308 8 8 2.5 hours 20 FWS Form 3-2309 8 8 2.5 hours 20 Totals 230 654 1,635 *Abstract:* This information collection

(IC)implements the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1539). There are no corresponding Service regulations for the ESA's post-delisting monitoring requirement. This IC also implements the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 704) contained in Service regulations in Chapter I, Subchapter B of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The American peregrine falcon was removed from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife on August 25, 1999. Section 4(g) of the Endangered Species Act

(ESA)requires that all species that are recovered and removed from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (delisted) be monitored in cooperation with the States for a period of not less than 5 years. The purpose of this requirement is to detect any failure of a recovered species to sustain itself without the protections of the ESA. We work with relevant State agencies and other species experts to develop appropriate plans and procedures for systematically monitoring recovered wildlife and plants. The American peregrine falcon has a large geographic distribution that includes a substantial amount of non-Federal land. Although the ESA requires that monitoring of recovered species be conducted for not less than 5 years, the life history of American peregrine falcons is such that it is appropriate to monitor this species for a longer period of time in order to meaningfully evaluate whether or not the recovered species continues to maintain its recovered status. The Monitoring Plan for the American Peregrine Falcon is available on our website at http://www.fws.gov/endangered/pdfs/peregrin/Peregrineplan2003.pdf . Formal collection of monitoring data commenced in 2003. Rangewide population monitoring of American peregrine falcons under the Monitoring Plan will take place every 3 years through 2015. We will use the information supplied on the FWS Forms 3-2307, 3-2308, and 3-2309 to review the status of the American peregrine falcon in the United States and determine if it remains recovered and, therefore, does not require the protections of the ESA:

(1)FWS Form 3-2307 (Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Form) addresses the reporting requirements to record observations on the nesting pair, and the numbers of eggs and young during each nest visit. Each nest will be visited two (or more) times.

(2)FWS Form 3-2308 (Peregrine Falcon Egg Contaminants Data Sheet) addresses the reporting requirements to record data on eggs collected opportunistically during a nest visit.

(3)FWS Form 3-2309 (Peregrine Falcon Feather Contaminants Data Sheet) addresses the reporting requirements to record data on feathers collected opportunistically during a nest visit. Once collected, the eggs and feathers will be archived in a deep freeze for analysis at a later time. *Comments:* On February 25, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (73 FR 10048) a notice of our intent to request that OMB renew this collection of information. We solicited comments for 60 days, ending on April 25, 2008. We did not receive any comments in response to this notice. We again invite comments concerning this information collection on:

(1)whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information;

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. 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 OMB in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done. Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service. FR Doc. E8-9425 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am BILLING CODE 4310-55-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R5-ES-2008-N0075; 50120-1113-0000-F5] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit renewal application; request for comment. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on the following application to renew an existing permit to conduct certain activities involving endangered species. DATES: We must receive comments on this permit application on or before May 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: Acting Regional Endangered Species Permits Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035 (telephone: 617-876-6173; facsimile: 413-253-8482). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Parkin, at the above address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicant has requested renewal of an existing scientific research recovery permit to conduct specific activities with all listed species in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia, and in the District of Columbia, under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). We solicit review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies and the public on the following permit request: Permit No. TE-697823 *Applicant:* Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts. The applicant requests renewal of a permit for take of all listed species in the States specified above for scientific purposes, or the enhancement of propagation or survival permits as prescribed by Service recovery documents. The original permit became effective on July 15, 1994, and has been renewed twice since then, on May 6, 1998, and May 6, 2003. Opportunity for public review of the renewal applications was provided in 63 FR 14471 (March 25, 1998) and 68 FR 12098 (March 13, 2003), respectively. Public Review of Comments Please refer to the permit number when submitting comments. We solicit public review and comment on this recovery permit application. Before including your address, phone number, electronic 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. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above address. Authority: The authority for this section is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: April 8, 2008. Wendi Weber, Acting Regional Director, Region 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E8-9443 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R2-ES-2008-N0063; 20124-1112-0000-F2] Salt River Project; Horseshoe-Bartlett Habitat Conservation Plan, Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, AZ AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability: final environmental impact statement, final habitat conservation plan, and proposed implementing agreement for incidental take. SUMMARY: The Salt River Project

(SRP)has submitted an application for an incidental take permit

(ITP)for species currently listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

(ESA)and species that may become listed in the future (collectively, “covered species”). The proposed take would occur in Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, as a result of impacts on covered species and occupied habitat from modified operation of Horseshoe Dam and Reservoir (Horseshoe) and Bartlett Dam and Reservoir (Bartlett). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has issued a final Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)to evaluate the impacts of and alternatives for the possible issuance of an ITP. SRP has completed the final Horseshoe-Bartlett Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), along with a proposed Implementing Agreement as part of the application package submitted to the Service (collectively, the “Application”) as required by the ESA, for consideration of issuance of an ITP. The Application provides measures to minimize and mitigate the effects of the proposed taking of covered species and effects to the habitats upon which they depend. The final EIS includes all comments received on the draft EIS, and responses to those comments. No decision will be made on the proposed action until at least 30 days after publication of this notice of availability of the final EIS in the **Federal Register** . After the 30-day waiting period, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will complete a Record of Decision

(ROD)that states the action that will be implemented and discusses all factors leading to the decision. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the final EIS and Application documents may obtain a copy by writing to Mr. Steve Spangle, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2321 West Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *Final EIS:* Ms. Debra Bills, Arizona State Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2321 West Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021; 602/242-0210. *Application:* Mr. Charles Paradzick, Senior Ecologist, Salt River Project, P.O. Box 52025, PAB352, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2025; 602/236-2724, or Mr. Craig Sommers, President, ERO Resources Corporation, 1842 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO 80218; 303/830-1188. Read-only downloadable copies of the final EIS and Application documents are available on the Internet at *http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arizona* . A printed or CD copy of the documents is available upon request from Mr. Charles Paradzick, Salt River Project, P.O. Box 52025, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2025;

(602)236-2724; *Charles.Paradzick@srpnet.com* . Copies of the final EIS and Application are also available for public inspection and review at the locations listed below under Supplementary Information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SRP has submitted an application for an ITP for the following covered species:

(1)Southwestern willow flycatcher ( *Empidonax traillii extimus* ) (flycatcher);

(2)Bald eagle ( *Haliaeetus leucocephalus* );

(3)Yellow-billed cuckoo ( *Coccyzus americanus* )(cuckoo);

(4)Razorback sucker ( *Xyrauchen texanus* );

(5)Colorado pikeminnow ( *Ptychocheilus lucius* );

(6)Gila topminnow ( *Poeciliopsis o. occidentalis* );

(7)Spikedace ( *Meda fulgida* );

(8)Loach minnow ( *Tiaroga cobitis* );

(9)Roundtail chub ( *Gila robusta* );

(10)Longfin dace ( *Agosia chrysogaster* );

(11)Sonora sucker ( *Catostomus insignis* );

(12)Desert sucker ( *Catostomus clarki* );

(13)Speckled dace ( *Rhinichthys osculus* );

(14)Lowland leopard frog ( *Rana yavapaiensis* );

(15)Northern Mexican gartersnake ( *Thamnophis eques megalops* );

(16)Narrow-headed gartersnake ( *Thamnophis rufipunctatus* ). Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), this notice advises the public that the Service has gathered the information necessary to determine impacts and formulate alternatives for the EIS, related to the potential issuance of an ITP to SRP and that SRP has developed and is prepared to implement the HCP, which provides measures to minimize and mitigate the effects of the incidental take of federally listed species to the maximum extent practicable, pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA. Section 9 of the ESA prohibits the “taking” of threatened and endangered species. However, the Service, under limited circumstances, may issue permits to take threatened or endangered wildlife species when such taking is incidental to, and not the purpose of, otherwise lawful activities. Regulations governing permits for endangered species are at 50 CFR Parts 13 and 17. Copies of the final EIS and Application are available for public inspection and review at the following locations (by appointment only at government offices): • Department of the Interior, Natural Resources Library, 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240. • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 110 S. Church, Suite 3450, Tucson, AZ 85701. • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2321 West Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021. • Salt River Project, 1521 Project Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281. • Flagstaff Public Library, 300 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. • Government Document Service, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287. • Phoenix Public Library (Burton Barr Central), 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. • Cottonwood Public Library, 100 S. 6th St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326. • Camp Verde Public Library, 130 Black Bridge Loop Rd., Camp Verde, AZ 86322. • Fountain Hills Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Background Horseshoe and Bartlett are operated by SRP in conjunction with four reservoirs on the Salt River and one reservoir on East Clear Creek as integral features of the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project, authorized by the Reclamation Act of 1902, and under a 1917 contract with the United States (43 U.S.C. 499). Since completion in the 1930s and 1940s, Horseshoe and Bartlett have provided water for irrigation, municipal, and other uses. Currently, SRP reservoirs supply much of the water for the population of more than 2.6 million people in the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tolleson, and Avondale. Water deliveries are also made under specific water rights in Horseshoe and Bartlett held by the City of Phoenix, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. In addition, water is provided to irrigate agricultural lands within SRP and for satisfaction of the independent water rights of Buckeye Irrigation Company, Gila River Indian Community, Roosevelt Irrigation District, Roosevelt Water Conservation District, and others. Horseshoe, Bartlett, and the other SRP reservoirs also provide a variety of recreational uses and environmental benefits in central Arizona. Due to dry conditions in central Arizona for the past 12 years, water levels in Horseshoe and Bartlett have been below normal. As a result, riparian trees and shrubs have grown in the Horseshoe storage space and have been colonized by a population of flycatchers, which are listed as endangered under the ESA. Thus, periodic refilling of the reservoir may adversely impact the habitat and nesting of the flycatcher as well as the cuckoo, which uses similar habitat. Also, nonnative fish produced in Horseshoe and Bartlett can adversely impact covered fish, frog, and gartersnake species through predation, competition, and alteration of habitat in the Verde River and portions of its tributaries. Proposed Action The proposed action is the issuance of an ITP for the covered species for SRP's modified operation of Horseshoe and Bartlett, under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA. The requested duration of the Permit is 50 years. The areas covered by the Permit would include Horseshoe up to an elevation of 2,026 feet (ft), Bartlett up to an elevation of 1,748 ft, the Salt River from Granite Reef Dam to the Verde River, most of the Verde River upstream from the Salt River, and portions of the Verde River tributaries. The action area for the EIS and HCP also includes mitigation lands acquired as part of the HCP. To meet the requirements of a section 10(a)(1)(B) permit, SRP has developed and will implement the HCP, which provides modified operating objectives (termed the “Optimum Operation Alternative”) to support stands of tall riparian vegetation at the upper end of Horseshoe to minimize impacts to covered bird species, and to manage Horseshoe water levels to minimize impacts to covered native fish, frog, and gartersnake species. The HCP also includes other measures to minimize and mitigate incidental take of the covered species to the maximum extent practicable, and which ensure that the incidental take will not appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival and recovery of these species in the wild. Alternatives Two other alternatives being considered by the Service include the following: 1. No Permit—No issuance of an ITP by the Service. This alternative would require SRP to do everything within its control to avoid any take of federally listed species associated with its continued operation of Horseshoe and Bartlett. 2. Modified Historical Operation—Approval by the Service of an application for an ITP authorizing incidental take of threatened and endangered species associated with the operation of Horseshoe and Bartlett by SRP using historical operating objectives for the reservoirs, along with additional measures to minimize and mitigate the potential take of covered species. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E8-9405 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Submission of Paperwork Reduction Act Request to Office of Management and Budget AGENCIES: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces that the Information Collection Request for Bureau of Indian Affairs

(BIA)Form 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and the Indian Health Service (IHS), OMB Control Number 1076-0160, has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BIA is now seeking comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Written comments must be submitted by *May 30, 2008* . ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, by facsimile at

(202)395-6566 or you may send an e-mail to: *OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov* . Send a copy of your comments to Daisy West, Chief, Division of Tribal Government Services, Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; telephone

(202)513-7641. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Colliflower,

(202)513-7627. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A 60-day notice for public comments was published in the **Federal Register** on January 29, 2008. No comments were received on the workload burden or the form itself (OMB Control No. 1076-0160) during this public comment period. I. Abstract The purpose of the Indian Preference Form is to encourage qualified Indians to seek employment with the BIA and the IHS by offering preferential treatment to qualified candidates of Indian heritage. BIA collects information under the proposed regulations to ensure compliance with Indian preference hiring requirements. The information collection relates only to individuals applying for employment with the BIA and the IHS. The tribe's involvement is limited to verifying membership information submitted by the applicant. The collection of information allows certain persons who are of Indian descent to receive preference when appointments are made to vacancies in positions with the BIA and IHS as well as in any unit that has been transferred intact from the BIA to a Bureau or office within the Department of the Interior or the Department of Health and Human Services and that continues to perform the functions formerly performed as part of the BIA and IHS. You are eligible for preference if

(a)You are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe;

(b)you are a descendant of a member and you were residing within the present boundaries of any Indian reservation on June 1, 1934;

(c)you are an Alaska Native; or

(d)you possess one-half degree Indian blood derived from tribes that are indigenous to the United States. The information is submitted in order to retain a benefit, namely, preference in employment with the BIA and IHS. II. Request for Comments The Department of the Interior invites comments on:

(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the BIA, indicating whether the information will have practical utility;

(b)The accuracy of the BIA's estimate of the burden (including the hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumption used;

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

(d)Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days; therefore, comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted to OMB within 30 days in order to assure their maximum consideration. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address or other personally identifiable information, be advised that your entire comment—including your personally identifiable information—may be made public at any time. While you may request that we withhold your personally identifiable information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We do not consider anonymous comments. All comments from representatives of businesses or organizations will be made public in their entirety. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number is displayed. You may request copies of the information collection forms and our submission to OMB from the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. III. Data *Title:* Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS, 25 CFR 5. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Description of respondents:* Qualified Indians who are seeking preference in employment with the BIA and IHS. Approximately a total of 5,000 applications for preference in employment are received annually by the BIA field offices. *Frequency:* On occasion as needed. *Estimated completion time:* The average burden of submitting an Indian Preference Form is 30 minutes including time for reviewing instructions, searching data sources and assembling the information needed. *Total Annual Burden:* 5,000 × 1/2 hour = 2,500 hours. *Estimated cost:* There are no costs to consider, except postage and the cost of duplicating the original verification form. The form will be used by an applicant to seek documentation of Indian descent or membership from either a tribal official or the BIA. Dated: April 25, 2008. Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, Chief Information Officer—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E8-9526 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4J-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [F-14922-A, F-14922-A2; AK-964-1410-HY-P] Alaska Native Claims Selection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Cully Corporation Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Point Lay, Alaska, and are located in: Umiat Meridian, Alaska T. 3 N., R. 44 W., Secs. 1 to 7, inclusive. Containing approximately 3,541 acres. T. 3 N., R. 45 W., Secs. 24 and 25; Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive. Containing approximately 4,342 acres. Aggregating approximately 7,883 acres. The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Cully Corporation Inc. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in The Arctic Sounder. DATES: The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Any party claiming a property interest which is adversely affected by the decision shall have until May 30, 2008 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR Part 4, Subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Bureau of Land Management by phone at 907-271-5960, or by e-mail at *ak.blm.conveyance@ak.blm.gov.* Persons who use a telecommunication device

(TTD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact the Bureau of Land Management. Michael Bilancione, Land Transfer Resolution Specialist, Land Transfer Adjudication I. [FR Doc. E8-9461 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JA-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service [Docket No. MMS-2008-OMM-0020] Notice of Nominations Received and Proposed Limited Alternative Energy Leases on the Outer Continental Shelf

(OCS)and Initiation of Coordination and Consultation; Correction AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice; Correction. SUMMARY: The MMS published a Notice in the **Federal Register** on Friday, April 18, 2008 (73 FR 21152), announcing proposed areas of the OCS for limited alternative energy leasing and requesting indications of competitive interest in such proposed lease areas. That original Notice also requested public comment on the areas proposed for limited leasing. This correction Notice corrects the table in the original Notice identifying the proposed lease areas for alternative energy resource data collection and technology testing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). DATES: This correction is effective immediately upon publication of this Notice. The 30-day and 60-day comment periods identified in the original Notice shall be deemed to commence upon the publication of this correction Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Maureen Bornholdt, Minerals Management Service, Offshore Minerals Management, 381 Elden Street, Mail Stop 4080, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817,

(703)787-1300. Technical Correction *Correction.* The table provided in our original notice dated Friday, April 18, 2008, incorrectly identified the boundaries of some proposed lease areas. The table below accurately describes the areas of proposed leasing for alternative energy resource data collection and technology testing activities on the OCS. The locations of proposed OCS alterative energy limited leasing are described as follows: Adjacent state Official protraction diagram Block(s) Resource 1. New Jersey Hudson Canyon NJ 18-03 6451 Wind. 2. New Jersey Wilmington NJ 18-02 6936 Wind. 3. New Jersey Wilmington NJ 18-02 7131 Wind. 4. New Jersey Wilmington NJ 18-02 6931 Wind. 5. New Jersey Wilmington NJ 18-02 6738 Wind. 6. New Jersey Wilmington NJ 18-02 7033 Wind. 7. Delaware Salisbury NJ 18-05 6325 Wind. 8. Georgia Brunswick NH 17-02 6074 Wind. 9. Georgia Brunswick NH 17-02 6174 Wind. 10. Georgia Brunswick NH 17-02 6126 Wind. 11. Florida Bahamas NG 17-06 7103 Current. 12. Florida West Palm Beach NG 17-05 7040 and 7090 Current. Bahamas NG 17-06 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005, 7006, 7007, 7051, 7052, 7053, 7054, 7055, 7056, 7057, 7104, 7105, 7106, and 7107 13. Florida Bahamas NG 17-06 6702, 6703, 6704, 6705, 6706, 6707, and 6708 Current. 14. Florida Miami NG 17-08 6040 Current. Bimini NG 17-09 6001 15. California Ukiah NJ 10-02 6405, 6455, 6456, 6504, 6505, 6506, 6554, 6555, 6604, 6605, 6654, 6655, 6704, and 6705 Wave. 16. California Eureka NK 10-10 6031, 6032, 6033, 6080, 6081, 6082, 6083, 6130, 6131, 6132, 6133, 6179, 6180, 6181, 6182, 6229, 6230, 6231, 6232, 6279, 6280, 6281, 6330, and 6331 Wave. The above locations refer to areas identified on the Official Protraction Diagrams that are available from each MMS regional office and online at *http://www.mms.gov/ld/Maps.htm* , and the areas are identified as OCS blocks that are generally nine square miles in size. The nominated areas may be located on those maps or on a map viewer maintained by MMS at *http://www.mms.gov/offshore/RenewableEnergy/WebMappingViewer.htm* . Dated: April 21, 2008. Chris C. Oynes, Associate Director for Offshore Minerals Management. [FR Doc. E8-9466 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1124 and 1125 (Final)] Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide From Australia and China AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigations. SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1124 and 1125 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from Australia and China of electrolytic manganese dioxide (“EMD”), provided for in subheading 2820.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. 1 1 For purposes of these investigations, the Department of Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as “All manganese dioxide (“MnO <sup>2</sup> ”) that has been manufactured in an electrolysis process, whether in powder, chip, or plate form (“EMD”). Excluded from the scope are natural manganese dioxide (“NMD”) and chemical manganese dioxide (“CMD”).” For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). EFFECTIVE DATE: March 26, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Trainor (202-205-3354), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background* .—The final phase of these investigations is being scheduled as a result of affirmative preliminary determinations by the Department of Commerce that imports of electrolytic manganese dioxide from Australia and China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in a petition filed on August 22, 2007, by Tronox, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK. *Participation in the investigations and public service list* .—Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance during the preliminary phase of the investigations need not file an additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. *Limited disclosure of business proprietary information

(BPI)under an administrative protective order

(APO)and BPI service list* .—Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. *Staff report* .—The prehearing staff report in the final phase of these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on July 10, 2008, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of the Commission's rules. *Hearing* .—The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on July 24, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission on or before July 16, 2008. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on July 18, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission's rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony *in camera* no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. *Written submissions* .—Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission's rules; the deadline for filing is July 17, 2008. Parties may also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is August 12, 2008; witness testimony must be filed no later than three days before the hearing. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or before August 12, 2008. On September 8, 2008, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before September 10, 2008, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission's rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 Fed. Reg. 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II

(C)of the Commission's Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: April 24, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-9417 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-623] In the Matter of R-134a Coolant (Otherwise Known As 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane); Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 6) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting complainants” motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Walters, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)708-5468. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

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

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

(202)205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted the above-referenced investigation on December 31, 2007, based on a complaint filed by INEOS Fluor Holdings Ltd., INEOS Fluor Ltd., and INEOS Fluor Americas L.L.C. (collectively “INEOS”). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain R-134a coolant (otherwise known as 1,1,1,2-tetrafuoroethane) by reason of infringement of various claims of United States Patent No. 5,744,658. The complaint named two respondents, Sinochem Modern Environmental and Sinochem Ningbo Ltd. On March 18, 2008, INEOS filed a motion to amend the complaint to add two additional respondents, Sinochem Environmental Protection Chemicals (Taicang) Co. Ltd. and Sinochem (U.S.A.) Inc., to add allegations of infringement of two additional patents, United States Patent Nos. 5,382,722 and 5,559,276, and to modify the request for relief to seek a limited rather than a general exclusion order. Respondents argued that complainants had failed to make a showing of good cause. The Commission investigative attorney argued that the motion should be denied insofar as it seeks to add patents to the complaint. On March 28, 2008, the ALJ granted INEOS's motion, finding that, pursuant to Commission Rule 210.14(b)(1) (19 CFR 210.14(b)(1)), there was good cause to add the respondents and the patents and to modify the requested remedy. No petitions for review of this ID were filed. Having examined the record of this investigation, the Commission has determined not to review the ALJ's ID. The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42). By order of the Commission. Issued: April 24, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-9416 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-1123 (Final)] Steel Wire Garment Hangers From China AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Revised schedule for the subject investigation. DATES: *Effective Date:* April 23, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabriel Ellenberger (202-205-3289), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective March 25, 2008, the Commission established a schedule for the conduct of the final phase of the subject investigation (73 FR 18560, April 4, 2008). Subsequently, the Department of Commerce extended the date for its final determination in the investigation from June 9, 2008 to August 7, 2008 (73 FR 20018, April 14, 2008). The Commission, therefore, is revising its schedule to conform with Commerce's new schedule. The Commission's new schedule for the investigation is as follows: requests to appear at the hearing must be filed with the Secretary to the Commission not later than July 25, 2008; the prehearing conference will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 9:30 a.m. on July 28, 2008; the prehearing staff report will be placed in the nonpublic record on July 17, 2008; the deadline for filing prehearing briefs is July 24, 2008; the hearing will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 9:30 a.m. on July 31, 2008; the deadline for filing posthearing briefs is August 14, 2008; the Commission will make its final release of information on September 4, 2008; and final party comments are due on September 8, 2008. For further information concerning this investigation see the Commission's notice cited above and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). Authority: This investigation is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: April 24, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-9415 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-586] In the Matter of Certain Stringed Musical Instruments and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination of No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to terminate the above-captioned investigation with a finding of no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (“section 337”). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Worth, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

(202)205-3065. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone

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

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

(202)205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 3, 2006, the Commission instituted an investigation titled *Certain Stringed Musical Instruments and Components Thereof,* Inv. No. 337-TA-586, based upon a complaint filed October 3, 2006, and supplemented October 24, 2006, by Geoffrey McCabe (Los Angeles, California) (“McCabe”). 71 FR 64738 (Nov. 3, 2006). The complaint alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain stringed musical instruments and components thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1-6, 8, 9, and 11 of U.S. Patent No. 6,175,066 (“the '066 patent”); claims 1-6 of U.S. Patent No. 5,965,831; claims 1 and 14-22 of U.S. Patent No. 6,891,094 (“the '094 patent”); and claims 1-3, 6-10, 14, 15, 23, 27, 28, and 32 of U.S. Patent No. 5,986,191. The complaint named as respondents Floyd Rose Guitars (Redmond, Washington), Ibanez, Inc. (Hoshino) U.S. (Bensalem, Pennsylvania) (“Hoshino”), Vigier, Inc. (Grigny, France) (“Vigier”), and Schaller Electronic (Postbauer-Heng, Germany). Hoshino and Vigier have been terminated from the investigation on the basis of settlement agreements. Only claims 8, 9, and 11 of the '066 patent and claims 1 and 14-22 of the '094 patent remained in the case as of the date of the final ID. On December 3, 2007, the administrative law judge (“ALJ”) issued a final initial determination (“ID”) finding no violation of section 337, on the ground that the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement was not met as required by section 337(a)(2), (3)(C). McCabe and the Commission investigative attorney filed petitions for review. On December 21, 2007, the Commission issued a notice extending the deadline for determining whether to review the subject ID by fifteen

(15)days until February 1, 2008. On February 1, 2008, the Commission issued a notice extending the deadline for determining whether to review the ID to February 8, 2008, and extending the target date for completion of the investigation to April 10, 2008. On February 7, 2008, the Commission issued a notice of a determination to review the subject ID in its entirety, requesting briefing on the issues on review, including certain specific questions. On April 10, 2008, the Commission issued a notice extending the target date to April 24, 2008. Having considered the submissions on review and the relevant portions of the record, the Commission has determined to terminate the investigation with a finding of no violation for failure to meet the domestic industry requirement. This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in sections 210.41 and 210.45(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.41, 210.45(c)). By order of the Commission. Issued: April 24, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-9414 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement—Video Production: New Jail Planning AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections. ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement. SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Jails Division, is seeking applications for the development and production of a broadcast quality, educational DVD covering the five phases of new jail planning. DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted in six copies to Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, call

(202)307-3106, extension 0 for pick up. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Applications can also be submitted via www.grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: A copy of this announcement and the required application forms can be downloaded from the NIC Web page at *http://www.nicic.gov.* All technical or programmatic questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Cheryl Paul at the NIC Jails Division, 320 1st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534,

(800)995-6423 x 69590, or *cmpaul@bop.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* Since the 1970's the NIC Jails Division has provided services designed to assist public agencies in planning, building and occupying new jail facilities. These services have been provided through training courses ( *i.e.* Planning of New Institutions and Managing Jail Design and Construction); technical assistance ( *i.e.* jail and justice system assessments and How to Open New Institutions); and numerous documents including: Jail Planning and Expansion Local Officials and Their Roles, Resource Manual for Transition into a New Jail, Jail Design and Operation and the Constitution, Jail Design Review Handbook, Site Evaluation and Selection, Jail Design Guide, and Building Community Support for Your Project. All of these services focus on various aspects of the new jail planning and development process and have, over the years, contributed to the success of hundreds of counties in opening new jails that operate well and meet the detention needs of the community. *Objectives:* The awardee of this cooperative agreement will produce a DVD that provides a comprehensive overview of the jail planning and development process. The video will be used to educate jail administrators, elected and appointed officials, county administrative staff, project managers, sheriffs, jail staff, other justice agencies, community members, citizen's groups, county boards, consultants, technical advisors and professionals in corrections and related fields on the activities that need to occur to ensure that the design, construction and occupancy of a new facility meets the needs of the county or other public agency. There are two primary goals: to clearly illustrate the importance of the planning process to the success of a new jail; and to provide viewers with basic information on each of the nine phases of the new jail planning process. *The nine phases of new jail planning will provide the educational basis for the DVD and they include:* Project Recognition; Needs Assessment, Master Plans and Economic Feasibility Study; Program Development; Project Definition and Implementation Plan; Design; Bidding and Negotiations; Construction; Occupancy; Post Occupancy. By providing descriptions of the phases and how they fit in the planning process the knowledge base of those involved in the process will increase so informed decisions can be made during the planning, construction and occupancy of their new facility. *Statement of Work:* General Information. *Working Title:* New Jail Planning: Taking Control of the Process. *Length of DVD:* 20-30 minutes. *Deadline:* Video production will begin upon award of this agreement and must be completed within twelve months following the award date. *Intended Audience:* Jail administrators; elected and appointed officials; county administrative staff; project managers; sheriffs ; jail transition teams; other justice agencies; community members; citizen's groups; county boards; consultants; technical advisors; professionals in corrections and related fields. *Project Description:* The production company awarded this cooperative agreement will see the video production through from beginning to end. The company is expected to provide the staff, equipment, and other resources necessary for script-writing, directing, producing, filming, graphic design, off-line editing, on-line editing, and all other activities necessary for video production. The company will be expected to provide music, professional voice over narration, and other talent as necessary for the complete production. The awardee will assign one staff member to oversee the project and work closely with NIC staff on all phases of production. NIC staff must review and approve all aspects of the project, including the treatment, scripting, creative ideas, filming sites, shooting days, persons interviewed, music, graphics, editing, and screening dates. This project will also require travel to up to five jail sites to film facilities at different stages of completion and to interview those involved in the planning process. Filming at each site may require 2-3 days, not including travel time. NIC staff will accompany the film crew to the filming sites. In general, NIC staff will work closely with the production company throughout the project to make sure personnel understand the jail planning process and that it is portrayed accurately in every detail of the video. NIC staff will be available to the production company to assist with questions or problems that arise. It is important, therefore, that the production company staff members are readily available for in-person meetings with NIC staff when necessary. It is anticipated that the production company will need to attend up to five, in person, meetings at the NIC offices in Washington, DC or other agreed upon location. Provisions can be made for telephone conferences as appropriate and necessary. Pre Production *Script Writing:* Working with NIC staff and up to two subject matter experts, chosen in conjunction with NIC following the award of the cooperative agreement and paid by the awardee, the awardee will produce a written script for the video (refer to Production Schedule). *Talent:* The awardee will provide a professional voice over narrator(s) for the video and other talent as deemed necessary during the scripting process. NIC does not anticipate the need to hire professional actors for filming and will arrange for individuals to participate in filmed interviews and staged events, such as meetings. *Setting:* Filming will take place at various locations throughout the United States. The awardee will be required to film jail facilities at various stages of completion. It is anticipated that filming will also take place in conference rooms, board rooms, classrooms and other settings related to the information presented in the video. NIC will be responsible for locating all sites were filming will occur. Production *Quality:* It is expected that the final version of this video will be of high-end broadcast quality in a format consistent with that quality, such as Betacam Digital. Once the video is completed, the production company will provide NIC with one master suitable for duplicating onto a DVD format. All videotape used in this production is the property of the U.S. Government and is to be delivered to NIC upon completion of this project. *Client Approval:* NIC staff will be available for quality assurance through all phases of the project (refer to Production Schedule). Each step of the production process will require the approval of NIC staff. Post-Production *Audio:* The awardee will provide all music for the video as approved by NIC. *Voice Over:* The awardee will provide professional talent for voice over narration of the video. It is anticipated that there will be one male and one female voice used for the narration. It would be desirable if commonly recognized voices would be used for this purpose. All voices used in the narration of this video will be approved by NIC. *Graphics/Effects:* NIC anticipates the extensive use of graphics, artwork, lettering and backgrounds in this video, *e.g.* flow charts, blueprints, tables, etc. The awardee will be expected to produce all graphics for the video. NIC also anticipates of the use of digital effects for the transition between elements in the film. Presentation *Videotape Distribution:* NIC expects to widely distribute this DVD. It will be made available, upon request and free of charge, through the NIC Information Center. Local officials, detention practitioners, professional corrections organizations, private corrections consultants, and professionals in related fields will be able to request a copy of the DVD. NIC will also distribute the DVD to participants in our various training programs related to new jail planning. The DVD will also be downloadable from our Web site. *Quantity:* NIC will require, in addition to the master, 100 copies in DVD format. Each DVD will be labeled with the seal of the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections and an appropriate graphic developed by the production company and approved by NIC. All DVDs will be encased in a standard rigid DVD case with the graphic from the DVD and additional information on the front. *Production Schedule:* The list below shows the major activities required to complete the project. Video production will begin upon award of this agreement and must be completed twelve months after the award date. The schedule for completion of activities should include the following, at a minimum: Awardee's kickoff meeting in Washington, DC with NIC staff for a project overview; Awardee conducts research of the concepts of new jail planning (materials provided by NIC) and hires up to two subject matter experts, chosen in conjunction with and approved by NIC, as technical consultants; NIC project staff develops an outline of key concepts to be included in video with suggestions for illustrating concepts; Working with NIC project staff, the awardee develops initial treatment and/or story board for the film; Awardee writes the script and presents to NIC staff for review; Awardee completes script revisions and submits to NIC staff final approval; Awardee prepares complete shot list; Filming (locations) and interviews scheduled and coordinated with sites by NIC staff; Awardee completes filming at various locations around the United States with assistance from NIC staff; Awardee begins off-line editing; Screening of off-line edit and selection of shots to be used completed by awardee and NIC staff; Graphics created by awardee reviewed and approved by NIC staff; On-line narration completed by professional talent hired by awardee and approved by NIC; On-line edit completed by awardee; On-line screening by awardee and NIC staff; Review and approval of final edit by NIC staff; Final products delivered to NIC by awardee. *Applicants' Conference:* An applicants' conference will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

(EDT)at the NIC office, 500 1st Street, NW., Washington, DC, 7th Floor. The conference will give applicants the opportunity to meet with NIC project staff to ask questions about the project and the application procedures. Attendance at the conference is optional and provisions can be made for telephone conferencing for those who will be unable to attend in person. Applicants who plan to attend or who would like to participate via telephone should call Cheryl Paul, NIC Jails Division, Correctional Program Specialist, at

(800)995-6423 x 69590 by Wednesday, May 14, 2008 to confirm attendance. *Application Requirements:* The application package must include OMB Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance and a cover letter that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant's financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year that the applicant operates under ( *e.g.* , July 1 through June 30); and an outline of projected costs. The following additional forms must also be included: OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget information—Non-Construction Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances—Non-Construction Programs (available on *www.grants.gov* ) and DOJ/NIC Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at *http://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf* .) The applications should be concisely written, typed double spaced and referenced to the project by the “NIC Application Number” and Title in this announcement. Applications can be submitted in hard copy, or electronically via *www.grants.gov.* If submitted in hard copy, there needs to be an original and six copies of your full proposal (program and budget narrative, application forms and assurances). The original should have the applicant's signature in blue ink. The narrative portion of the application should include, at a minimum: a brief paragraph indicating the applicant(s understanding of the purpose of the video and the issues to be addressed; a brief paragraph that summarizes the project goals and objectives; a clear description of the methodology that will be used to complete the project and achieve its goals; a statement or chart of measurable project milestones and time lines for the completion of each milestone; a description of the staffing plan for the project, including the role of each project staff, the time commitment for each, the relationship among the staff (who reports to whom), and an indication that all required staff will be available; a description of the qualifications of the applicant organization and a résumé for the principal and each staff member assigned to the project that documents relevant knowledge, skills and ability to carry out the project; a minimum of five references for which the applicant has provided a similar service; a budget that details all costs for the project, shows consideration for all contingencies for this project, and notes a commitment to work within the proposed budget; and a brief sample of a minimum of two video productions completed by the applicant. The applicant organization must specify its role in the production of the sample videos. Authority: Public Law 93-415. *Funds Available:* NIC is seeking the applicant's best ideas regarding accomplishment of the scope of work and the related costs for achieving the goals of this solicitation. The final budget and award amount will be negotiated between NIC and the successful applicant. Funds may only be used for the activities that are linked to the desired outcome of the project. No funds are transferred to state or local governments. *Eligibility of Applicants:* An eligible applicant is any agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in video production to implement a project of this size and scope. *Review Considerations:* Applications will be reviewed by a team of NIC staff. Among the criteria used to evaluate the applications are: indication of a clear understanding of the project requirements; background, experience, and expertise of the proposed project staff, including any subcontractors; effectiveness of the creative approach to the project; clear, concise description of all elements and tasks of the project, with sufficient and realistic time frames necessary to complete the tasks; technical soundness of project design and methodology; financial and administrative integrity of the proposal, including adherence to federal financial guidelines and processes; a sufficiently detailed budget that shows consideration of all contingencies for this project and commitment to work within the budget proposed; indication of availability to meet with NIC staff, possibly at short notice, at key points in videotape production (at a minimum, those listed under “Project Description”). *Number of Awards:* One. *NIC Application Number:* 08J63. This number should appear as a reference line in the cover letter, in box 4a of Standard Form 424, and outside of the envelope in which the application is sent. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:* 16.601. *Executive Order 12372:* This project is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372. Morris L. Thigpen, Director, National Institute of Corrections. [FR Doc. E8-9448 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-36-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement—Administrative Support for the NIC Learning Center AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, Department of Justice. ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement. SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections

(NIC)has implemented Learn.com's Learn Center learning management system

(LMS)to manage the NIC Learning Center. NIC has used this LMS for the past four years to manage its Web-based training (WBT). Through this cooperative agreement, services offered through the Learning Center will be expanded to bring access to all NIC training opportunities available through this system. DATES: Application must be received by 4 p.m. EDST on Tuesday May 20, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or similar service to ensure delivery by the due date. Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, call

(202)307-3106, extension 0 for pickup. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Electronic applications can be submitted via *http://www.grants.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this announcement and the required application forms can be downloaded from the NIC Web page at *http://www.nicic.gov.* All technical or programmatic questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Steven Swisher, Correctional Program Specialist, National Institute of Corrections. Mr. Swisher can be reached by calling 800-995-6429 extension x 4416 or by e-mail at *sswisher@bop.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* While NIC has effectively managed Web-based training

(WBT)in the NIC Learning Center, current plans call the expansion of training and services available within the NIC Learning Center to include numerous other functions such as: management of NIC virtual instructor-led training and online registration for NIC instructor-led training. NIC does not presently have adequate in-house human resources and technical expertise to build out and administer the increased functional capabilities within the LMS. NIC requests a dedicated, off-site resource to provide needed administrative support to the NIC project manager to build out and manage new functionality within the LMS to complete project targets. *Purpose:* Provide administrative support to build and manage NIC's virtual instructional led training integration, build and manage NIC online registration integration, and create and manage other advanced functionalities in the Learn Center. *Scope of Work:* Specifically, this request calls for a dedicated off-site Systems Administrator to support and fulfill the day-to-day requirements of the Learn Center LMS. Within this proposal and associated tasks, the awardee shall provide System Administrator support and project coordination in conjunction with, and as guided by NIC to support the Learn Center learning management system at the National Institute of Corrections. NIC requires 32 hours of administrative support per week for 26 weeks, beginning with the effective date of the award. Work shall be performed off-site at a workplace provided by the awardee, Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except for official Government Holidays. The awardee, in cooperation with NIC, will establish a fixed weekly working schedule for these services. *Specific Requirements:* The awardee shall perform the following administrative support tasks: Provide excellent knowledge, experience and skills with all administrative functions of the Learn.com Learn Center. Routinely provide guidance and suggestions to NIC regarding functional improvements to the NIC Learning Center. Act as a functional liaison between NIC and Learn.Com. Provide daily status updates verbally to the NIC project manager

(PM)of all ongoing projects and provide written input for the weekly written status report and project schedule. Work directly with NIC's project management on current and future projects and develop a timeline project schedule to accomplish said tasks. (Tasks and actions to be defined by NIC) Analyze current learning management system functionality. Review the NIC learning management system for capabilities and data structures. Assist other key NIC/Learn.com staff wherever possible to populate the NIC Learning Center with content, working with the Learn.Com GUI/System Design team. Data may be populated through data export/import, manual key entry, or bulk data upload facilities. Specifically, the content should focus first on NIC Instructor-Led Training

(ILT)offerings. Coordinate with Learn.com project manager and other key Learn.com staff, as necessary, to ensure the successful completion of all NIC projects. Address and/or coordinate the timely resolution of all technical questions before, during, and after implementation. In collaboration with NIC project manager, assist in the development of training curricula and materials for NIC system users. Provide additional administrative support not previously articulated in this agreement to assure the effective function and success of the NIC Learning Center. *Application Requirements:* The application package must include OMB Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance and a cover letter that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant's financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year that the applicant operates under (e.g., July 1 through June 30); and an outline of projected costs. The following additional forms must also be included: OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget information—Non-Construction Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances—Non-Construction Programs (available on *http://www.grants.gov* ) and DOJ/NIC Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at *http://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.* ) The applications should be concisely written, typed double spaced and referenced to the project by the “NIC Application Number” and Title in this announcement. Submit an original and five copies. The original should have the applicant's signature in blue ink. *Authority:* Public Law 93-415. *Funds Available:* NIC is seeking the applicant's best ideas regarding accomplishment of the scope of work and the related costs for achieving the goals of this solicitation. The final budget and award amount will be negotiated between NIC and the successful applicant. Funds may only be used for the activities that are linked to the desired outcome of the project. No funds are transferred to state or local governments. *Eligibility of Applicants:* An eligible applicant is any agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with the expertise in the described areas. *Review Considerations:* Applications received under this announcement will be subjected to a 3 to 5 person NIC Peer Review Process. *Number of Awards:* One. *NIC Application Number:* 08A48. This number should appear as a reference line in the cover letter, in box 4a of Standard Form 424, and outside of the envelope in which the application is sent. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 16.601. *Executive Order 12372:* This project is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372. Morris L. Thigpen, Director, National Institute of Corrections. [FR Doc. E8-9455 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-36-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement: Update and Expansion of Civil Liabilities Guidebook for Probation/Parole AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, Department of Justice. ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement. SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections

(NIC)is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations or individuals who would like to enter into an 18-month cooperative agreement with NIC. It is intended that the following three products will be delivered by the awardee during the 18-month time period: Revision and updating of the NIC document entitled Civil Liabilities and Other Legal Issues for Probation/Parole Officers and Supervisors, Third Edition, U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections; Rolando V. del Carmen and Maldine Beth Barnhill, Gene Bonham, Jr., Lance Hignite, & Todd Jermstad, Sam Houston State University, 2001; Development of an Executive Supplement for directors and chiefs of probation, parole and other community corrections agencies that identifies legal issues and responsibilities unique to their chief executive level positions; Development of various adult learning vehicles for training and dissemination of the material in the Fourth Edition of the core document as well as the new Executive Supplement. DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. EDST on Thursday, May 22, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or similar service to ensure delivery by the due date. Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, call 202-307-3106, extension 0, for pickup. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Electronic applications can be submitted via *http://www.grants.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this announcement and the required application forms can be downloaded from the NIC Web page at *http://www.nicic.gov.* All technical or programmatic questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Dot Faust at *dfaust@bop.gov* or to George Keiser at *gkeiser@bop.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Third Edition Civil Liabilities and Other Legal Issues for Probation/Parole Officers and Supervisors can be obtained by contacting NIC's Information Center Librarian, Eileen Conway, at 303-365-4422 or at e-mail *econway@nicic.org.* The document is also available through NIC's Web site at *http://www.nicic.gov.* *Project Goal:* The overall goal of the project is to inform probation and parole executives, managers and staff about civil liabilities as they apply to their various decision making levels in the organization. It is expected that new and updated information will supplement the third edition (see above cite) contents. The third edition 2001 NIC document is due for updating and possible refining in light of legal actions and legislation that have application since the last printing. NIC is also interested in the identification of critical legal issues that CEO-level officials need to address through policy, training or management within their agencies. Finally, NIC is seeking creative and effective approaches to disseminate the information to the target audiences. *Credentials:* Please note in your application any technical skills, experience or credentials that make you or your organization distinctly qualified to deliver the specified products. *Applicants Conference:* A telephone conference will be conducted for persons receiving this solicitation and having a serious intent to respond on May 13th at 12 noon EDST. In this conference, NIC project managers will respond to questions regarding the solicitation and expectations of work to be performed. Please notify Dot Faust electronically ( *dfaust@bop.gov* ) by 12 p.m. noon EDST on May 9th regarding your interest in participating in the conference. You will be provided with a call-in number and instructions. In addition, NIC project managers will post answers to questions received from potential applicants on its website while the solicitation is open. *Application Requirements:* Please prepare a cooperative agreement proposal and limit the program narrative text to no more than 10 double spaced pages, excluding statements of organizational or individual capacity and summaries of the experiences and capabilities of key project staff and/or the individual applicant. Please submit summaries of experience and expertise and not full curricula vitae. The proposal should include a description of the project objectives, methodologies and management plan for achieving the completion of all three deliverables within an 18-month time period. A budget narrative should also be included, with breakouts for the three separate deliverables, a list of all persons who will be involved in each of the three deliverable-segments, and complete contact information for all those involved. Give examples of your experience in delivering legal training, lesson plans or curriculum to criminal justice and corrections practitioners at the executive, management and line levels. Please give examples of relevant publications you have produced and/or written, as well as any multi-media approaches you have used successfully in training or informing criminal justice/corrections practitioner audiences. Submit an original and five copies. The original should have the applicant's signature in blue ink. *Application format:* The application should reference the “NIC Application Number” and Title provided in this announcement. The application package must include: OMB Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance; cover letter that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant's financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year that the applicant operates under (e.g., July 1 through June 30); an outline of projected costs; and the following forms: OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget Information—Non Construction Programs; and OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances—Non Construction Programs; (These forms are available on *http://www.grants.gov.* ) Other forms: You will also need to attach the completed DOJ/NIC Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at *http://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.* ) *Authority:* Public law 93-415. *Funds Available:* NIC is seeking the applicant's best ideas regarding accomplishment of the scope of work and the related costs for achieving the goals of this solicitation. The final budget and award amount will be negotiated between NIC and the successful applicant. Funds may only be used for the activities that are linked to the desired outcome of the project. No funds are transferred to state or local governments. *Review Considerations:* Applications received under this announcement will be subjected to a 3 to 5 person NIC Review Process. *Eligibility of Applicants:* An eligible applicant is any agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with the expertise and experience in described areas. *Number of Awards:* One *NIC Application Number:* 08C77. This number should appear as a reference line in the cover letter, in box 4a of Standard Form 424, and outside of the envelope in which the application is sent. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:* 16.601 *Executive Order 12372:* This project is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372. Morris L. Thigpen, Director, National Institute of Corrections. [FR Doc. E8-9453 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-36-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request April 24, 2008. The Department of Labor

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

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* or by contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) / e-mail: *king.darrin@dol.gov* . Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316 / Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not a toll-free numbers), E-mail: *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. *Agency:* Occupational Safety and Health Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a previously approved collection. *Title of Collection:* Grain Handling Facilities (29 CFR 1910.272). *OMB Control Number:* 1218-0206. *Agency Form Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 19,121. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 70,355. *Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden:* $0. *Description:* The information collection requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.272 are directed toward assuring the safety of employees in grain handling through development of a housekeeping plan, an emergency action plan, procedures for the use of tags and locks, the issuance of hot work permits, and permits for entry into grain storage structures. Certification records are required after inspections of the mechanical and safety control equipment associated with dryers, grain stream processing equipment, etc. For additional information, see related notice published at 73 FR 6742 on February 5, 2008. *Agency:* Occupational Safety and Health Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a previously approved collection. *Title of Collection:* Voluntary Protection Program Information. *OMB Control Number:* 1218-0239. *Agency Form Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2,985. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 105,965. *Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden:* $0. *Description:* OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program

(VPP)is a partnership between labor, management, and government. The VPP is designed to recognize and promote excellence in safety and health management. For additional information, see related notice published at 73 FR 9594 on February 21, 2008. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-9426 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Combating Exploitive Child Labor Through Education in Guinea, Jordan, Madagascar, Nicaragua, and Yemen AGENCY: Bureau of International Labor Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor. ACTION: New. Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SGA). The full announcement is posted on *http://www.grants.gov* and DOL/ILAB's Web site at *http://www.dol.gov/ILAB/grants/main.htm.* *Funding Opportunity Number:* SGA 08-01. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Number:* Not applicable. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), will award up to USD 20.5 million through 5 or more cooperative agreements to one or more qualifying organizations and/or Associations to combat exploitive child labor in the following 5 countries: Guinea (up to USD 3.5 million), Jordan (up to USD 4 million), Madagascar (up to USD 4.5 million), Nicaragua (up to USD 5 million), and Yemen (up to USD 3.5 million). Projects funded under SGA 08-01 will seek to ensure children's long-term withdrawal and prevention from engaging in exploitive child labor through the provision of direct educational services. Projects will also seek to build capacity in target countries to eliminate exploitive child labor and promote educational alternatives for children. Projects will aim to complement and expand upon existing projects and programs aimed at eliminating exploitive child labor, particularly the worst forms of child labor, and improving basic education in the target countries. *Application and Submission Information:* The full-text version of SGA 08-01 is available on *http://www.grants.gov* and USDOL/ILAB's Web site at *http://www.dol.gov/ILAB/grants/main.htm* . All applications for funding under SGA 08-01 must be submitted electronically to USDOL via *http://www.grants.gov* . Any application sent by mail or other delivery services, e-mail, telegram, or facsimile

(FAX)will not be accepted. *Key Dates:* The deadline for submission of applications is June 24, 2008. All technical questions regarding SGA 08-01 must be sent by May 15, 2008 in order to receive a response. USDOL will publish its responses to these technical questions on SGA 08-01 by May 23, 2008. Any questions regarding the electronic assembly of application packages must be sent by June 17, 2008. USDOL will make all cooperative agreement awards on or before September 30, 2008. *Agency Contacts:* All technical questions regarding SGA 08-01 should be sent to Ms. Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Procurement Services, via e-mail (e-mail address: * harvey.lisa@dol.gov* ; telephone:

(202)693-4592—please note that this is not a toll-free-number). *Background Information:* Since 1995, USDOL has supported technical cooperation programming to combat exploitive child labor internationally through the promotion of educational opportunities for children in need. In total, the U.S. Congress has appropriated to USDOL over USD 660 million to support activities to combat exploitive child labor internationally. In turn, ILAB has signed cooperative agreements with various organizations to support international technical assistance projects to combat exploitive child labor in over 75 countries around the world. USDOL international programming to combat exploitive child labor through education seeks to nurture the development, health, safety, and enhanced future employability of children around the world by withdrawing or preventing children from involvement in exploitive labor and providing them with access to basic education, vocational training and other services. Since 2001, USDOL-funded projects have withdrawn or prevented over 1 million children from exploitive labor. Signed at Washington, DC, this 24th day of April, 2008. Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer. [FR Doc. E8-9427 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-28-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part. SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration

(MSHA)enforces mine operator compliance with mandatory safety and health standards that protect miners and improve safety and health conditions in U.S. Mines. This **Federal Register** Notice (FR Notice) notifies the public that it has investigated and issued a final decision on certain mine operator petitions to modify a safety standard. ADDRESSES: Copies of the final decisions are posted on MSHA's Web Site at *http://www.msha.gov/indexes/petition.htm.* The public may inspect the petitions and final decisions during normal business hours in MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2349, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All visitors must first stop at the receptionist desk on the 21st Floor to sign-in. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence D. Reynolds, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9449 (Voice), *reynolds.lawrence@dol.gov* (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax), or Barbara Barron at 202-693-9447 (Voice), *barron.barbara@dol.gov* (E-mail), or 202-693-9441 (Telefax). [These are not toll-free numbers.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction Under section 101 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, a mine operator may petition and the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) may modify the application of a mandatory safety standard to that mine if the Secretary determines that:

(1)an alternative method exists that will guarantee no less protection for the miners affected than that provided by the standard; or

(2)that the application of the standard will result in a diminution of safety to the affected miners. MSHA bases the final decision on the petitioner's statements, any comments and information submitted by interested persons, and a field investigation of the conditions at the mine. In some instances, MSHA may approve a petition for modification on the condition that the mine operator complies with other requirements noted in the decision. II. Granted Petitions for Modification On the basis of the findings of MSHA's investigation, and as designee of the Secretary, MSHA has granted or partially granted the following petitions for modification: • *Docket Number:* M-2006-075-C. *FR Notice:* 71 FR 70550 (December 5, 2006). *Petitioner:* San Juan Coal Company, P.O. Box 561, Waterflow, New Mexico 87421. *Mine:* San Juan South Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 29-02170, located in San Juan County, New Mexico. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1700 (Oil and gas wells). • *Docket Number:* M-2006-081-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 8202 (February 23, 2007). *Petitioner:* Oak Grove Resources, LLC, 8800 Oak Grove Mine Road, Adger, Alabama 35006. *Mine:* Oak Grove Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 01-00851, located in Jefferson County, Alabama. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.507 (Power connection points). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-013-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 31859 (June 8, 2007). *Petitioner:* TJS Mining Company, Inc., 2340 Smith Road, Shelocta, Pennsylvania 15774. *Mine:* Rossmoyne No. 1 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09075, located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR 18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and cords). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-018-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 30396 (May 31, 2007). *Petitioner:* TJS Mining Company, Inc., 2340 Smith Road, Shelocta, Pennsylvania 15774. *Mine:* Darmac #2 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-08135, located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR 18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and cords). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-040-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 39465 (July 18, 2007). *Petitioner:* UAE CoalCorp Associates, One Harmony Road, P.O. Box 0306, Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania 17851. *Mine:* Harmony Mine, I.D. No. 36-07838, located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment; general). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-041-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 39465 (July 18, 2007). *Petitioner:* Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC, 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, West Virginia 25601. *Mine:* Cucumber Mine, I.D. No. 46-09066, located in McDowell County, West Virginia. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR 18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and cords). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-043-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 45829 (August 15, 2007). *Petitioner:* Consolidation Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241. *Mine:* Robinson Run No. 95 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46-01318, located in Harrison County, West Virginia. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance) and 30 CFR 18.35 (Portable (trailing) cables and cords). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-047-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 45830 (August 15, 2007). *Petitioner:* Blue Diamond Coal Company, P.O. Box 47, Slemp, Kentucky 41763. *Mine:* #77 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 15-09636, located in Perry County, Kentucky. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2) (Weekly examination). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-055-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 53265 (September 18, 2007). *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. *Mine:* No. 13 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1200(d) and

(i)(Mine Map). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-056-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 53266 (September 18, 2007). *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania. *Mine:* No. 13 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1202-1(a) (Temporary notations, revisions and supplements). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-057-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 53266 (September 18, 2007). *Petitioner:* Chestnut Coal Company, RR 3, Box 142, Sunbury, Pennsylvania. *Mine:* No. 13 Slope Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09475, located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.1400 (Hoisting equipment; general). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-061-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 65077 (November 19, 2007). *Petitioner:* D & R Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 728, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906. *Mine:* Mine No. 3, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19018, located in Knox County, Kentucky. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.342 (Methane monitors). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-062-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 65077 (November 19, 2007). *Petitioner:* D & R Coal Company, P.O. Box 728, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906. *Mine:* Mine No. 3, MSHA I.D. No. 15-19018, Knox County, Kentucky. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 75.380(f)(4)(i) (Escapeways; bituminous and lignite mines). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-064-C. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 65077 (November 19, 2007). *Petitioner:* Stirrat Coal Company, P.O. Box 279, Louisa, Kentucky 41230. *Mine:* Preparation Plant, MSHA I.D. No. 46-2515, located in Logan County, West Virginia. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 77.214(a) (Refuse piles; general). • *Docket Number:* M-2007-009-M. *FR Notice:* 72 FR 59309 (October 19, 2007). *Petitioner:* Unimin Specialty Minerals, Inc., 48 West Boscawen Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601. *Mine:* Elco Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 11-01981, located in Alexander County, Illinois. *Regulation Affected:* 30 CFR 56.13020 (Use of compressed air). Jack Powasnik, Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E8-9428 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Time Extension for Public Comment on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice of time extension for public comment. SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation

(NSF)is extending the time for public comment on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment

(PEA)for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The notice was published later than anticipated ( **Federal Register** : April 24, 2008 [Volume 73, Number 80], page 22180). The deadline for submittal of comments is now May 26, 2008. The Draft PEA can be found at *http://www.nsf.gov/geo/oce/pubs/OOI_Draft_EA_4_08.pdf.* DATES: Deadline for submittal of public comments is now May 26, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Shelby Walker, National Science Foundation, Division of Ocean Sciences, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 725, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone:

(703)292-8580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation

(NSF)is extending the time for public comment on a Draft PEA for the OOI. The notice was published later than anticipated ( **Federal Register** : April 24, 2008 [Volume 73, Number 80], page 22180). The deadline for submittal of comments is now May 26, 2008. The Draft PEA is posted on the NSF Division of Ocean Sciences homepage under Additional OCE Resources and can be found at *http://www.nsf.gov/geo/oce/pubs/OOI_Draft_EA_4_08.pdf.* Dated: April 24, 2008. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. E8-9350 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget

(IAEA)Safeguards Agreement, the NRC must collect information from licensees about their installations and provide it to the IAEA. Licensees of facilities that appear on the U.S. eligible list and have been notified in writing by the NRC are required to complete and submit a Design Information Questionnaire, IAEA Form N-71 (and the appropriate associated IAEA Form) or Form N-91, to provide information concerning their installation for use of the IAEA. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html* . The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 30, 2008. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Nathan J. Frey, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0056), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be e-mailed to *Nathan_J._Frey@omb.eop.gov* or submitted by telephone at

(202)395-7345. The NRC Clearance Officer is Margaret A. Janney,

(301)415-7245. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 24th day of April 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Gregory Trussell, Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E8-9446 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)Review; Comment Request AGENCY: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of the OMB review of information collection and solicitation of public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period on this information collection on January 31, 2008. 1. *Type of submission, new, revision, or extension:* Extension. 2. *The title of the information collection:* 10 CFR 81, “Standard Specifications for Granting of Patent Licenses.” 3. *Current OMB approval number:* 3150-0121. 4. *The form number if applicable:* Not applicable. 5. *How often the collection is required:* Applications for licenses are submitted once. Other reports are submitted annually or as other events require. 6. *Who will be required or asked to report:* Applicants for and holders of NRC licenses to NRC inventions. 7. *An estimate of the number of annual responses:* 1. 8. *The estimated number of annual respondents:* 1. 9. *An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:* 37; however, no applications are anticipated during the next three years. 10. *Abstract:* As specified in 10 CFR part 81, the NRC may grant non-exclusive licenses or limited exclusive licenses to its patented inventions to responsible applicants. Applicants for licenses to NRC inventions are required to provide information which may provide the basis for granting the requested license. In addition, all license holders must submit periodic reports on efforts to bring the invention to a point of practical application and the extent to which they are making the benefits of the invention reasonably accessible to the public. Exclusive license holders must submit additional information if they seek to extend their licenses, issue sublicenses, or transfer the licenses. In addition, if requested, exclusive license holders must promptly supply to the United States Government copies of all pleadings and other papers filed in any patent infringement lawsuit, as well as evidence from proceedings relating to the licensed patent. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html.* The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 30, 2008. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Nathan J. Frey, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0121), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be e-mailed to *Nathan_J._Frey@omb.eop.gov* or submitted by telephone at

(202)395-7345. The NRC Clearance Officer is Margaret A. Janney,

(301)415-7245. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 23rd day of April, 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Gregory Trussell, Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E8-9449 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget

(IAEA)for reporting or recordkeeping activities. 7. *An estimate of the number of annual responses:* 8 (2 responses for reporting + 6 recordkeepers). 8. *The estimated number of annual respondents:* Six, two of which perform both reporting and recordkeeping and four of which perform recordkeeping only. 9. *An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:* 2,400 (6 Respondents x 400 hours per response). 10. *Abstract:* 10 CFR Part 75 requires selected licensees to permit inspections by IAEA representatives, give immediate notice to the NRC in specified situations involving the possibility of loss of nuclear material, and give notice for imports and exports of specified amounts of nuclear material. These licensees will also follow written material accounting and control procedures, although actual reporting of transfer and material balance records to the IAEA will be done through the U. S. State system (Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System, collected under OMB clearance numbers 3150-0003, 3150-0004, 3150-0057, and 3150-0058.) The NRC needs this information to implement its responsibilities under the US/IAEA agreement. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html.* The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 30, 2008. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Nathan J. Frey, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0055), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be e-mailed to *Nathan_J._Frey@omb.eop.gov* or submitted by telephone at

(202)395-7345. The NRC Clearance Officer is Margaret A. Janney,

(301)415-7245. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 24th day of April. 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Gregory Trussell, Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E8-9452 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50-445 and 50-446] Luminant Generation Company LLC; Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2; Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Related to the Proposed License Amendment To Increase the Maximum Reactor Power Level AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of opportunity for public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment

(EA)as its evaluation of a request by the TXU Generation Company LP (subsequently renamed Luminant Generation Company LLC, the licensee), for a license amendment to increase the maximum thermal power at the Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station (CPSES), Units 1 and 2, from 3458 megawatts thermal

(MWt)to 3612 MWt at each unit. The NRC staff did not identify any significant impact from the information provided in the licensee's stretch power uprate

(SPU)application for CPSES, Units 1 and 2 or from the NRC staff's independent review; therefore, the NRC staff is documenting its environmental review in a draft EA. The draft EA and Finding of No Significant Impact are being published in the **Federal Register** with a 30-day public comment period. Environmental Assessment The NRC is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-87 and NPF-89, issued to Luminant Generation Company LLC, for operation of the CPSES, Units 1 and 2, located in Somervell County, Texas. Therefore, consistent with Section 51.21 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), the NRC is issuing this draft EA and finding of no significant impact. Identification of the Proposed Action The proposed action would revise the CPSES, Units 1 and 2 operating licenses and technical specifications

(TSs)to increase the licensed rated power by 4.5 percent from 3458 MWt to 3612 MWt. The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's application dated August 28, 2007, as supplemented by letters dated October 24, 2007, and January 10, 29, 31, February 21, 26, 28, and March 6, 2008. The Need for the Proposed Action The proposed action permits an increase in the licensed core thermal power from 3458 MWt to 3612 MWt for the CPSES, Units 1 and 2, providing the flexibility to obtain a higher electrical output from the CPSES, Units 1 and 2. Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action The licensee has submitted an environmental evaluation supporting the proposed SPU and provided a summary of its conclusions concerning the radiological and non-radiological environmental impacts of the proposed action. Radiological Impacts The licensee evaluated the impacts of the proposed SPU on radioactive liquid waste production, processing, discharge into the environment, resultant dose to members of the public, and impact to Squaw Creek Reservoir (SCR). There will be an increase (approximately 6.5 percent for long-lived activity) in the equilibrium radioactivity in the reactor coolant, which in turn will result in a maximum increase of 6.5 percent in the radioactivity content of the liquid releases since input activities are based on long-term reactor coolant activity. Tritium levels are also expected to increase by 6.5 percent in the discharged liquid. This will result in increased aqueous tritium concentrations in the SCR. The evaluation shows that even with the small increase in the radioactivity being discharged into the environment, the projected dose to the maximally exposed member of the public, while slightly increased, will remain well below the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) criteria in Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50. Also, the tritium concentration levels in SCR will remain well below the reporting limits in the CPSES Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM), which is based on NRC reporting criteria. The licensee evaluated the impacts of the proposed SPU on gaseous radioactive wastes. Gaseous radioactive wastes are activation gases and fission product radioactive noble gases, which come from radioactive system leakage, process operations including volume control tank

(VCT)venting, gases used for tank cover gas, and gases generated in the radiochemistry laboratory. The evaluation shows that the proposed SPU will not significantly increase the inventory of gases normally processed in the gaseous waste management system. This is based on there being no change to plant system functions and no change to the gas volume inputs. The activity of radioactive gaseous nuclides present in the waste gas system will increase as a result of the SPU. This is due to the increased levels of gases in the reactor coolant system and the actions performed in the VCT. However, the operation of the waste gas system will not change and will continue to allow for decay of the short-lived radionuclides. Tritium will remain the largest component of the gaseous effluents, the largest contributor being from evaporation from the Spent Fuel Pools. The proposed SPU will result in an increase (approximately 9.5 percent for noble gases, 6.6 percent for 1-131, and 6.5 percent for long-lived activity) in the equilibrium radioactivity in the reactor coolant, which in turn increases the activity in the gaseous waste disposal systems and the activity released into the atmosphere (estimated to increase by 9.5 percent for noble gases, 6.5 percent for particulates including Tritium, and 12.6 percent for iodines). The evaluation shows that even with the small increase in the gaseous radioactivity being discharged into the environment, the projected dose to the maximally exposed member of the public, while slightly increased, will remain well below the ALARA criteria in Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50. While the SPU will slightly increase the activity level of radioactive isotopes in the reactor coolant system and the volume of radioactive liquid generated from leakage and planned drainage, there will only be a minimal effect on the generation of radioactively contaminated sludge and resin solids processed as radwaste. The currently installed radwaste system and its total volume capacity for handling solid radwaste will not be affected. For the long-term operation of the plant with the SPU, the dose to an offsite member of the public from the onsite storage of solid radwaste was estimated to increase by approximately 7.2 percent. This is based on several assumptions:

(1)The current radwaste decays and its dose contribution decreases;

(2)the stored radwaste is routinely moved offsite for disposal;

(3)the radwaste generated post SPU enters into storage; and

(4)the plant capacity factor approaches the target of 1.0. The radiation dose from direct shine is cumulative based on the waste generated and stored onsite from all units over the plant's lifetime. CPSES ODCM contains the requirements to ensure compliance with the radiation dose limits in 10 CFR Part 20 and the Environmental Protection Agency's 40 CFR Part 190. Therefore, while a small increase in offsite radiation dose is expected, it will remain within regulatory limits. The radiation exposure to plant workers from the SPU is expected to be kept to a minimum based on the design features at CPSES, Units 1 and 2, and the Radiation Protection Program. The design features include:

(1)Shielding, which is provided to reduce levels of radiation;

(2)ventilation, which is arranged to control the flow of potentially contaminated air;

(3)an installed radiation monitoring system, which is used to measure levels of radiation in potentially occupied areas and measure airborne radioactivity throughout the plant; and

(4)respiratory protective equipment, which is used as prescribed by the Radiation Protection Program. The Radiation Protection Program contains procedures for all radiological work performed at CPSES, Units 1 and 2 to ensure doses are maintained ALARA and are in compliance with regulatory limits in 10 CFR Part 20. Non-Radiological Impacts With regard to potential non-radiological impacts of the proposed SPU, the proposed action does not result in any significant changes to land use or water use. The proposed SPU would increase the temperature of water discharged from the plant at the discharge point, Outfall 001, into the SCR by 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and would increase lake evaporation by approximately 6 acre-feet per year. The expected thermal increase would raise the average daily temperature at Outfall 001 from 95.6 °F to 97.1 °F, which remains well below the daily average temperature of 113 °F and daily maximum temperature of 116 °F specified in CPSES Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit. Because this increase remains well below the facility's TPDES permit limits, the NRC staff determined that this increase is not significant, and is bounded by previous analysis of thermal discharge as documented in the Final Environmental Statement related to the operation of CPSES, Units 1 and 2 (September 1981). No effects on the aquatic or terrestrial habitat in the vicinity of the plant, or to endangered or threatened species, or to the habitats of endangered or threatened species are expected as a result of the increase in thermal discharge or change in annual lake evaporation. The proposed action does not have a potential to affect any historical or archaeological sites. The plant will be modified by replacing the high-pressure turbines at both units. All proposed plant changes will occur within the existing buildings, and no proposed equipment upgrades require any additional equipment that will be visible from outside the existing power station. The proposed action will not change the method of generating electricity or the method of handling any influents from the environment or non-radiological effluents to the environment. Therefore, no changes or different types of non-radiological environmental impacts are expected as a result of the proposed amendment. Accordingly, the NRC concludes that there are no significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. The details of the staff's safety evaluation will be provided in the amendment that will be issued as part of the letter to the licensee approving the amendment to the facility operating licenses and technical specifications. Environmental Impacts of the Alternatives to the Proposed Action As an alternative to the proposed action, the staff considered denial of the proposed action ( *i.e.* , the “no-action” alternative). Denial of the application would result in no change in current environmental impacts. The environmental impacts of the proposed action and the alternative action are similar. Alternative Use of Resources The action does not involve the use of any different resources than those previously considered in the Final Environmental Statement related to the operation of CPSES, Units 1 and 2, dated September 1981. Agencies and Persons Consulted In accordance with its stated policy, on April 22, 2008, the staff consulted with the Texas State official, Alice Rogers of the Texas Department of Health, regarding the environmental impact of the proposed action. The State official had no comments. Finding of No Significant Impact On the basis of the environmental assessment, the NRC concludes that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment. Accordingly, the NRC has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed action. For further details with respect to the proposed action, see the licensee's application dated August 28, 2007, as supplemented by letters dated October 24, 2007, and January 10, 29, 31, February 21, 26, 28, and March 6, 2008. Publicly available records are accessible electronically via the Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the Internet at the NRC Web site: *http://www.nrc.gov.reading-rm/adams.html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209 or 301-415-4737, or send an e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* Additionally, documents may be examined, and/or copied for a fee, at the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. DATES: The comment period expires May 30, 2008. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is only able to assure consideration of comments received on or before May 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Chief, Rules and Directives Branch, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mail Stop T-6D59, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Written comments may also be delivered to 11545 Rockville Pike, Room T-6D59, Rockville, Maryland 20852 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Federal workdays. Copies of written comments received will be electronically available at the NRC's Public Electronic Reading Room link, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html* , on the NRC Web site or at the NRC's PDR located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland 20852. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, or 301-415-4737, or by e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NRC is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-87 (Unit 1) and NPF-89 (Unit 2) issued to Luminant Generation Company LLC, for the operation of CPSES, Units 1 and 2, located in Somervell County, Texas. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Balwant K. Singal, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Mail Stop O-8B1, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at

(301)415-3016, or by e-mail at *Balwant.Singal@nrc.gov.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 24th day of April 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Balwant K. Singal, Senior Project Manager, Plant Licensing Branch IV, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E8-9456 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Federal Register Notice Agency Holding the Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Date: Weeks of April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2008. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. Status: Public and Closed. Week of April 28, 2008 Monday, April 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. Briefing on Reactor Materials Issues (Public Meeting). (Contact: Ted Sullivan, 301 415-2796). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:25 p.m. Affirmation Session (Public Meeting) (Tentative). a. AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (License Renewal for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station), Docket No. 50-219-LR, Citizens' Petition for Review of LBP-07-17 and Other Interlocutory Decisions in the Oyster Creek Proceeding (Tentative). b. Oyster Creek, Indian Point, Pilgrim, and Vermont Yankee License Renewals, Docket Nos. 50-219-LR, 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, 50-293-LR, 50-271-LR, Petition to Suspend Proceedings (Tentative). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* 1:30 p.m. Meeting with Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (Public Meeting). (Contact: Ashley Tull, 918-488-0552. This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:30 a.m. Briefing on Materials Licensing and Security (Public Meeting). (Contact: Tomas Herrera, 301 415-7138). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* 1 p.m. Periodic Briefing on New Reactor Issues (Public Meeting). (Contact: Robert Schaaf, 301 415-1312). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Week of May 5, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of May 5, 2008. Week of May 12, 2008—Tentative Friday, May 16, 2008 9 a.m. Briefing on NRC Infrastructure (Public Meeting). (Contact: Peter Rabideau, 301 415-7323). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Week of May 19, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of May 19, 2008. Week of May 26, 2008—Tentative Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:30 p.m. NRC All Hands Meeting (Public Meeting), Marriott Bethesda North Hotel, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD 20852. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. Briefing on Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO)and Workforce Planning (Public Meeting). (Contact: Sandra Talley, 301 415-8059). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Week of June 2, 2008—Tentative Wednesday, June 4, 2008 9:30 a.m. Briefing on Results of the Agency Action Review Meeting (AARM). (Public Meeting). (Contact: Shaun Anderson, 301 415-2039). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:30 p.m. Meeting with Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards

(ACRS)(Public Meeting). (Contact: Tanny Santos, 301 415-7270). This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— *http://www.nrc.gov.* * The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)—(301) 415-1292. Contact person for more information: Michelle Schroll,

(301)415-1662. Additional Information The Discussion of Management Issues (Closed—Ex. 2) previously scheduled on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. The start time for the Periodic Briefing on New Reactor Issues (Public Meeting) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, has been changed from 1:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: *http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/policy-making/schedule.html.* The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings, or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (e.g., braille, large print), please notify the NRC's Disability Program Coordinator, Rohn Brown, at 301-492-2279, TDD: 301-415-2100, or by e-mail at *REB3@nrc.gov.* Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. This notice is distributed by mail to several hundred subscribers; if you no longer wish to receive it, or would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301-415-1969). In addition, distribution of this meeting notice over the Internet system is available. If you are interested in receiving this Commission meeting schedule electronically, please send an electronic message to *dkw@nrc.gov.* Dated: April 24, 2008. R. Michelle Schroll, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 08-1196 Filed 4-25-08; 10:38 am]

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