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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S 73 130 Monday, July 7, 2008 Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 1, 2008. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding:

(a)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;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the 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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), *OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV* or fax

(202)395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling

(202)720-8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service *Title:* Food Coupon Deposit Document. *OMB Control Number:* 0584-0314. *Summary of Collection:* Section 10 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2011 *et seq.* ), requires that all verified and encoded redemption certificates accepted by financial institutions from authorized retail food stores shall be forwarded with the corresponding coupon deposits to the Federal Reserve Bank

(FRB)along with the accompanying Food Coupon Deposit Document Form

(FCDD)FNS-521. The FCDD is currently used in the Food Stamp Program by banks and financial institutions to redeem food stamp benefits from authorized retailers and to monitor the authorization of firms for compliance and continued eligibility in the Food Stamp Program. *Need and Use of the Information:* The Food and Nutrition Service

(FNS)will collect information to track deposits of food coupons. All financial institutions use the FCDD when they deposit food coupons at the FRBs. The information to be collected is the name, address, and unique check routing code of each financial institution that deposits food coupons on the face of every FCDD. Without the FCDD, no vehicle would exist for financial institutions, the FRB and the FNS to track deposits of food coupons. *Description of Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Number of Respondents:* 369. *Frequency of Responses:* Reporting: On occasion. *Total Burden Hours:* 14. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15290 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 1, 2008. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding:

(a)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;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(202)720-8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency *Title:* County Committee Election. *OMB Control Number:* 0560-0229. *Summary of Collection:* The Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)(5)(B), as amended, authorizes the Farm Service Agency

(FSA)to prepare a report of election that includes, among other things, “the race, ethnicity and gender of each nominee, as provided through the voluntary self-identification of each nominee”. The information will be collected using form FSA-669-A, “Nomination Form for County FSA Committee Election”. Completion of the form is voluntary. *Need and Use of the Information:* FSA will collect information on race, ethnicity and gender of each nominee as provided through the voluntary self-identification of each nominee agreeing to run for a position. The information will be sent to Kansas City for preparation of the upcoming election. The Secretary will review the information annually. If the information is not collected in any given year, the Secretary would not be able to prepare the report as required by the regulations. *Description of Respondents:* Individuals or households. *Number of Respondents:* 10,000. *Frequency of Responses:* Reporting: Annually. *Total Burden Hours:* 6,700. Farm Service Agency *Title:* Long Term Contracting System (LTCS). *OMB Control Number:* 0560-0249. *Summary of Collection:* The Long Term Contracting System

(LTCS)is a Web-based application that streamlines the bid entry and evaluation function for Long-term, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quality contracts. The Kansas City Commodity Office

(KCCO)will generally issue invitation for bids to purchase commodities for domestic feeding program on an annual, semi-annual, monthly, or quarterly basis; however, invitation may be issued more frequently depending on various program requirements. Bid offers will be received, evaluated and awarded within the LTCS. *Need and Use of the Information:* The information collected will be processed through the LTCS bid evaluation program to determine optimal awards. KCCO will analyze the results of the bid evaluation and award contracts to the responsible and responsive bidders whose offers are most advantageous to USDA in terms of the lowest overall cost. The information is required to procure agricultural commodities for domestic feeding programs. Without the information, KCCO could not meet program requirements. *Description of Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Number of Respondents:* 20. *Frequency of Responses:* Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Monthly; Annually. *Total Burden Hours:* 920. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15292 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-05-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Child and Adult Care Food Program: National Average Payment Rates, Day Care Home Food Service Payment Rates, and Administrative Reimbursement Rates for Sponsoring Organizations of Day Care Homes for the Period July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2009 AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the annual adjustments to the national average payment rates for meals and snacks served in child care centers, outside-school-hours care centers, at-risk afterschool care centers, and adult day care centers; the food service payment rates for meals and snacks served in day care homes; and the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Further adjustments are made to these rates to reflect the higher costs of providing meals in the States of Alaska and Hawaii. The adjustments contained in this notice are made on an annual basis each July, as required by the laws and regulations governing the Child and Adult Care Food Program. DATES: These rates are effective from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert M. Eadie, Chief, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 640, Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594, 703-305-2590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Definitions The terms used in this notice have the meanings ascribed to them in the Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, 7 CFR part 226. Background Pursuant to sections 4, 11, and 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1753, 1759a and 1766), section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) and sections 226.4, 226.12 and 226.13 of the regulations, notice is hereby given of the new payment rates for institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These rates are in effect during the period, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. As provided for under the law, all rates in the CACFP must be revised annually, on July 1, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, for the most recent 12-month period. In accordance with this mandate, the United States Department of Agriculture last published the adjusted national average payment rates for centers, the food service payment rates for day care homes, and the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsors of day care homes, for the period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, on July 10, 2007, at 72 FR 37505. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) [Per meal rates in whole or fractions of U.S. dollars] [Effective from July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009] Centers Breakfast Lunch and supper 1 Snack Contiguous States Paid 0.25 0.24 0.06 Reduced Price 1.10 2.17 0.35 Free 1.40 2.57 0.71 Alaska Paid 0.37 0.40 0.10 Reduced Price 1.94 3.78 0.57 Free 2.24 4.18 1.15 Hawaii Paid 0.28 0.29 0.07 Reduced Price 1.33 2.62 0.41 Free 1.63 3.02 0.83 Day care homes Breakfast Tier I Tier II Lunch and supper Tier I Tier II Snack Tier I Tier II Contiguous States 1.17 0.43 2.18 1.31 0.65 0.18 Alaska 1.86 0.66 3.53 2.13 1.05 0.29 Hawaii 1.36 0.49 2.55 1.54 0.76 0.21 Administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes per home/per month rates in U.S. dollars Initial 50 Next 150 Next 800 Each additional Contiguous States 101 77 60 53 Alaska 164 125 98 86 Hawaii 119 90 71 62 1 These rates do not include the value of commodities (or cash-in-lieu of commodities) which institutions receive as additional assistance for each lunch or supper served to participants under the Program. A notice announcing the value of commodities and cash-in-lieu of commodities is published separately in the Federal Register . The changes in the national average payment rates for centers reflect a 4.272 percent increase during the 12-month period, May 2007 to May 2008, (from 205.2 in May 2007, as previously published in the **Federal Register** , to 213.967 in May 2008) in the food away from home series of the CPI for All Urban Consumers. The changes in the food service payment rates for day care homes reflect a 5.773 percent increase during the 12-month period, May 2007 to May 2008, (from 200.3 in May 2007, as previously published in the **Federal Register** , to 211.863 in May 2008) in the food at home series of the CPI for All Urban Consumers. The changes in the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes reflect a 4.200 percent increase during the 12-month period, May 2007 to May 2008, (from 207.9 in May 2007, as previously published in the **Federal Register** , to 216.632 in May 2008) in the series for all items of the CPI for All Urban Consumers. The total amount of payments available to each State agency for distribution to institutions participating in the program is based on the rates contained in this notice. This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. This notice has been determined to be exempt under Executive Order 12866. This Program is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under No. 10.558 and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 CFR Part 3015, Subpart V, and final rule related notice published at 48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983.) This notice has been determined to be not significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in conformance with Executive Order 12866. This notice imposes no new reporting or recordkeeping provisions that are subject to Office of Management and Budget review in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3518). Authority: Sections 4(b)(2), 11a, 17(c) and 17(f)(3)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(2), 1759a, 1766(f)(3)(B)) and section 4(b)(1)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)(B)). Dated: July 1, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8-15335 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2009 AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be provided in school year 2009 (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). DATES: The rate in this notice is effective July 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillie F. Ragan, Assistant Branch Chief, Policy Branch, Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594 or telephone

(703)305-2662. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These programs are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.555 and 10.558 and are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 CFR part 3015, subpart V, and final rule related notice published at 48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983.) This notice imposes no new reporting or recordkeeping provisions that are subject to Office of Management and Budget review in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507). This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. This notice was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. National Average Minimum Value of Donated Foods for the Period July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2009 This notice implements mandatory provisions of sections 6(c) and 17(h)(1)(B) of the National School Lunch Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 1755(c) and 1766(h)(1)(B)). Section 6(c)(1)(A) of the Act establishes the national average value of donated food assistance to be given to States for each lunch served in the NSLP at 11.00 cents per meal. Pursuant to section 6(c)(1)(B), this amount is subject to annual adjustments on July 1 of each year to reflect changes in a three-month average value of the Price Index for Foods Used in Schools and Institutions for March, April, and May each year (Price Index). Section 17(h)(1)(B) of the Act provides that the same value of donated foods (or cash in lieu of donated foods) for school lunches shall also be established for lunches and suppers served in the CACFP. Notice is hereby given that the national average minimum value of donated foods, or cash in lieu thereof, per lunch under the NSLP (7 CFR part 210) and per lunch and supper under the CACFP (7 CFR part 226) shall be 20.75 cents for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. The Price Index is computed using five major food components in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index (cereal and bakery products; meats, poultry and fish; dairy products; processed fruits and vegetables; and fats and oils). Each component is weighted using the relative weight as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The value of food assistance is adjusted each July 1 by the annual percentage change in a three-month average value of the Price Index for March, April and May each year. The three-month average of the Price Index increased by 10.8 percent from 164.34 for March, April and May of 2007, as previously published in the **Federal Register** , to 182.01 for the same three months in 2008. When computed on the basis of unrounded data and rounded to the nearest one-quarter cent, the resulting national average for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 will be 20.75 cents per meal. This is an increase of 2 cents from the school year 2008 (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008) rate. Authority: Sections 6(c)(1)(A) and (B), 6(e)(1), and 17(h)(1)(B) of the National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)(A) and

(B)and (e)(1), and 1766(h)(1)(B)). Dated: July 1, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8-15333 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service National School Lunch, Special Milk, and School Breakfast Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rates AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice announces the annual adjustments to the “national average payments,” the amount of money the Federal Government provides States for lunches, afterschool snacks and breakfasts served to children participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; to the “maximum reimbursement rates,” the maximum per lunch rate from Federal funds that a State can provide a school food authority for lunches served to children participating in the National School Lunch Program; and to the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served to non-needy children in a school or institution which participates in the Special Milk Program for Children. The payments and rates are prescribed on an annual basis each July. The annual payments and rates adjustments for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs reflect changes in the Food Away From Home series of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The annual rate adjustment for the Special Milk Program reflects changes in the Producer Price Index for Fluid Milk Products. DATES: These rates are effective from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Wagoner, Section Chief, School Programs Section, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 640, Alexandria, VA 22302 or phone

(703)305-2590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background *Special Milk Program for Children—* Pursuant to section 3 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, (42 U.S.C. 1772), the Department announces the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served to non-needy children in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program for Children. This rate is adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Producer Price Index for Fluid Milk Products, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. For the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served to a non-needy child in a school or institution which participates in the Special Milk Program is 18.25 cents. This reflects an increase of 7.42 percent in the Producer Price Index for Fluid Milk Products from May 2007 to May 2008 (from a level of 185.9 in May 2007 as previously published in the **Federal Register** to 199.7 in May 2008). As a reminder, schools or institutions with pricing programs that elect to serve milk free to eligible children continue to receive the average cost of a half-pint of milk (the total cost of all milk purchased during the claim period divided by the total number of purchased half-pints) for each half-pint served to an eligible child. *National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs—* Pursuant to sections 11 and 17A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, (42 U.S.C. 1759a and 1766a), and section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773), the Department annually announces the adjustments to the National Average Payment Factors and to the maximum Federal reimbursement rates for lunches and afterschool snacks served to children participating in the National School Lunch Program and breakfasts served to children participating in the School Breakfast Program. Adjustments are prescribed each July 1, based on changes in the Food Away From Home series of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. The changes in the national average payment rates for schools and residential child care institutions for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 reflect a 4.272 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers during the 12-month period May 2007 to May 2008 (from a level of 205.2 in May 2007 as previously published in the **Federal Register** to 213.967 in May 2008). Adjustments to the national average payment rates for all lunches served under the National School Lunch Program, breakfasts served under the School Breakfast Program, and afterschool snacks served under the National School Lunch Program are rounded down to the nearest whole cent. *Lunch Payment Levels—* Section 4 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1753) provides general cash for food assistance payments to States to assist schools in purchasing food. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act provides two different section 4 payment levels for lunches served under the National School Lunch Program. The lower payment level applies to lunches served by school food authorities in which less than 60 percent of the lunches served in the school lunch program during the second preceding school year were served free or at a reduced price. The higher payment level applies to lunches served by school food authorities in which 60 percent or more of the lunches served during the second preceding school year were served free or at a reduced price. To supplement these section 4 payments, section 11 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759(a)) provides special cash assistance payments to aid schools in providing free and reduced price lunches. The section 11 National Average Payment Factor for each reduced price lunch served is set at 40 cents less than the factor for each free lunch. As authorized under sections 8 and 11 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1757 and 1759a), maximum reimbursement rates for each type of lunch are prescribed by the Department in this Notice. These maximum rates are to ensure equitable disbursement of Federal funds to school food authorities. *Afterschool Snack Payments in Afterschool Care Programs—* Section 17A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766a) establishes National Average Payments for free, reduced price and paid afterschool snacks as part of the National School Lunch Program. *Breakfast Payment Factors* —Section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) establishes National Average Payment Factors for free, reduced price and paid breakfasts served under the School Breakfast Program and additional payments for free and reduced price breakfasts served in schools determined to be in “severe need” because they serve a high percentage of needy children. Revised Payments The following specific section 4, section 11 and section 17A National Average Payment Factors and maximum reimbursement rates for lunch, the afterschool snack rates, and the breakfast rates are in effect from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Due to a higher cost of living, the average payments and maximum reimbursements for Alaska and Hawaii are higher than those for all other States. The District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam use the figures specified for the contiguous States. National School Lunch Program Payments *Section 4 National Average Payment Factors—* In school food authorities which served less than 60 percent free and reduced price lunches in School Year 2006-07, the payments for meals served are: *Contiguous States* —paid rate—24 cents, free and reduced price rate—24 cents, maximum rate—32 cents; Alaska—paid rate—40 cents, free and reduced price rate—40 cents, maximum rate—50 cents; Hawaii—paid rate—29 cents, free and reduced price rate—29 cents, maximum rate—37 cents. In school food authorities which served 60 percent or more free and reduced price lunches in School Year 2006-07, payments are: *Contiguous States* —paid rate—26 cents, free and reduced price rate—26 cents, maximum rate—32 cents; *Alaska—* paid rate—42 cents, free and reduced price rate—42 cents, maximum rate—50 cents; Hawaii—paid rate—31 cents, free and reduced price rate—31 cents, maximum rate—37 cents. *Section 11 National Average Payment Factors—Contiguous States—* free lunch—233 cents, reduced price lunch—193 cents; Alaska—free lunch—378 cents, reduced price lunch—338 cents; Hawaii—free lunch—273 cents, reduced price lunch—233 cents. *Afterschool Snacks in Afterschool Care Programs—* The payments are: *Contiguous States* —free snack—71 cents, reduced price snack—35 cents, paid snack—06 cents; *Alaska* —free snack—115 cents, reduced price snack—57 cents, paid snack—10 cents; *Hawaii* —free snack—83 cents, reduced price snack—41 cents, paid snack—07 cents. School Breakfast Program Payments For schools “not in severe need” the payments are: *Contiguous States* —free breakfast—140 cents, reduced price breakfast—110 cents, paid breakfast—25 cents; *Alaska* —free breakfast—224 cents, reduced price breakfast—194 cents, paid breakfast—37 cents; *Hawaii* —free breakfast—163 cents, reduced price breakfast—133 cents, paid breakfast—28 cents. For schools in “severe need” the payments are: *Contiguous States* —free breakfast—168 cents, reduced price breakfast—138 cents, paid breakfast—25 cents; *Alaska* —free breakfast—268 cents, reduced price breakfast—238 cents, paid breakfast—37 cents; *Hawaii* —free breakfast—195 cents, reduced price breakfast—165 cents, paid breakfast—28 cents. Payment Chart The following chart illustrates the lunch National Average Payment Factors with the sections 4 and 11 already combined to indicate the per lunch amount; the maximum lunch reimbursement rates; the reimbursement rates for afterschool snacks served in afterschool care programs; the breakfast National Average Payment Factors including “severe need” schools; and the milk reimbursement rate. All amounts are expressed in dollars or fractions thereof. The payment factors and reimbursement rates used for the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam are those specified for the contiguous States. School Programs—Meal, Snack and Milk Payments to States and School Food Authorities [Expressed in dollars or fractions thereof] [Effective from July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009] National school lunch program * Less than 60% 60% or more Maximum rate Contiguous States Paid 0.24 0.26 0.32 Reduced price 2.17 2.19 2.34 Free 2.57 2.59 2.74 Alaska Paid 0.40 0.42 0.50 Reduced price 3.78 3.80 4.02 Free 4.18 4.20 4.42 Hawaii Paid 0.29 0.31 0.37 Reduced price 2.62 2.64 2.80 Free 3.02 3.04 3.20 School breakfast program Non-severe need Severe need Contiguous States Paid 0.25 0.25 Reduced price 1.10 1.38 Free 1.40 1.68 Alaska Paid 0.37 0.37 Reduced price 1.94 2.38 Free 2.24 2.68 Hawaii Paid 0.28 0.28 Reduced price 1.33 1.65 Free 1.63 1.95 Special milk program All milk Paid milk Free milk Pricing programs without free option 0.1825 N/A N/A Pricing programs with free option N/A 0.1825 ( 1 ) Nonpricing programs 0.1825 N/A N/A Afterschool snacks served in afterschool care programs Contiguous States Paid 0.06 Reduced price 0.35 Free 0.71 Alaska Paid 0.10 Reduced price 0.57 Free 1.15 Hawaii Paid 0.07 Reduced price 0.41 Free 0.83 * Payment listed for Free and Reduced Price Lunches include both section 4 and section 11 funds. 1 Average Cost per 1/2 Pint of Milk. This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), no new recordkeeping or reporting requirements have been included that are subject to approval from the Office of Management and Budget. This notice has been determined to be not significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in conformance with Executive Order 12866. National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under No. 10.555, No. 10.553 and No. 10.556, respectively, and are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 CFR Part 3015, Subpart V, and the final rule related notice published at 48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983.) Authority: Sections 4, 8, 11 and 17A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 1753, 1757, 1759a, 1766a) and sections 3 and 4(b) of the Child Nutrition Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 1772 and 42 U.S.C. 1773(b)). Dated: July 1, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. E8-15330 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: This notice announces our intention to request a revision of a currently approved information collection in support of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This approval is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by September 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • *E-Mail:* Send comments via electronic mail to *comments.gipsa@usda.gov.* • *Mail:* Send hard copy written comments to Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1633-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604. • *Fax:* Send comments by facsimile transmission to:

(202)690-2173. • *Hand Delivery or Courier:* Deliver comments to: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1643-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604. *Instructions:* All comments should make reference to the date and page number of this issue of the **Federal Register** . *Background Documents:* Information collection package and other documents relating to this action will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Tess Butler; see ADDRESSES section for contact information. *Read Comments:* All comments will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27(b)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the information collection activities and the use of the information, contact Catherine Grasso at

(202)720-7201 or *Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) administers and enforces the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended and supplemented (7 U.S.C. 181-229) (P&S Act). The P&S Act prohibits unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent practices by livestock market agencies, dealers, stockyard owners, meat packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers in the livestock, poultry, and meatpacking industries. *Title:* Packers and Stockyards Program Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements. *OMB Number:* 0580-0015. *Expiration Date of Approval:* February 28, 2011. *Type of Request:* Revision of a currently approved information collection. *Abstract:* The P&S Act and the regulations under the P&S Act authorize the collection of information for the purpose of enforcing the P&S Act and regulations and to conduct studies as requested by Congress. The information is needed for GIPSA to carry out its responsibilities under the P&S Act. The information is necessary to monitor and examine financial, competitive, and trade practices in the livestock, meat packing, and poultry industries. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public concerning our changes to the Annual and Special Reports (Series 3000). The revisions to the Series 3000 forms include three general types of changes. First, each form has been redesigned to enhance its appearance and logical flow to facilitate clarity and data entry. Consistent with this goal, the forms have been formatted in a similar style. Second, the information collected on the Series 3000 forms has been reduced and a few new information collection items have been added. While pertinent information was retained, unnecessary information was deleted, and new information to help Packers and Stockyards Program analyze Annual Report information was added. The third general change is to combine forms when possible so that a regulated entity would not have to complete multiple annual forms, and two forms have been discontinued (P&SP-3110, “Supplemental Balance Sheet—Packers” and P&SP-3500, “Statement of Accounts Payable for Livestock—Special Report”). A new form (P&SP-7003, “Special Report for Review of Dealer, Market Agency, and Packer”) that is shorter than the annual report form, has been created to collect information to allow GIPSA to establish the initial bond amount for businesses that register during the course of the year. *Estimate of Burden:* Public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8.5 hours per response. *Respondents (Affected Public):* Livestock auction markets, livestock dealers, packer buyers, meat packers, and live poultry dealers. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 10,950. *Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent:* 3.3. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 307,148 hours. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) and its implementing regulations (5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)), we specifically request comments on:

(a)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;

(b)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;

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

(d)Ways to minimize the burden on 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. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for the Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506 and 5 CFR 1320.8. James E. Link, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E8-15300 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-KD-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). *Title:* Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program—Laboratory Application for Assessment and Recognition. *OMB Approval Number:* None. *Form Number(s):* None. *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 20. *Number of Respondents:* 20. *Average Hours per Response:* 1. *Needs and Uses:* The Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program was developed by the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security to improve public safety confidence in purchasing land mobile radio

(LMR)equipment built to Project 25 LMR

(P25)standards, especially those P25 standards related to improving interoperability between different manufacturer's radio systems. A key part of the program involves experts assessing participating laboratories to determine that they have the requisite technical competence and resources needed to test P25 equipment. P25 CAP identifies competent laboratories through assessments by trained teams and promotes the acceptance of compliant test results from these laboratories. The information collected through this process is to establish the suitability of applying laboratories and gather basic business information. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations; not-for-profit institutions; federal government; and state, local or tribal government. *Frequency:* Annually. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *OMB Desk Officer:* Jasmeet Seehra,

(202)395-3123. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Jasmeet Seehra, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number

(202)395-5806 or via the Internet at *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* . Dated: June 30, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15221 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) will meet on July 23 and 24, 2008, 9 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to information systems equipment and technology. *Wednesday, July 23:* *Public Session:* 1. Welcome and Introduction. 2. Computational Photography. 3. Common Criteria. 4. 3B001 Commerce Control List Review. 5. Control Parameters for High-Performance Converters. 6. Discussion of Wassenaar Proposals for 2009. *Thursday, July 24:* *Closed Session:* 7. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at *Yspringer@bis.doc.gov,* no later than July 16, 2008. A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to Committee members, the Committee suggests that public presentation materials or comments be forwarded before the meeting to Ms. Springer. The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the delegate of the General Counsel, formally determined on June 30, 2008, pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2 § (10)(d)), that the portion of the meeting concerning trade secrets and commercial or financial information deemed privileged or confidential as described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and the portion of the meeting concerning matters the disclosure of which would be likely to frustrate significantly implementation of an agency action as described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public. For more information, call Yvette Springer at

(202)482-2813. Dated: July 1, 2008. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15308 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-JT-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-357-812 Honey from Argentina: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 7, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maryanne Burke or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-5604 or

(202)482-0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 3, 2007, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the **Federal Register** its notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina. *See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review* , 72 FR 67889 (December 3, 2007). In response, on December 31, 2007, the American Honey Producers Association and the Sioux Honey Association (collectively, petitioners) requested an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina for the period December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007. On January 28, 2008, the Department published a notice of initiation of this administrative review. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part* , 73 FR 4829 (January 28, 2008). The current deadline for the preliminary results of this review is September 2, 2008. Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act), requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within this time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act allows the Department to extend the 245-day time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 365 days. The Department has determined it is not practicable to complete this review within the statutory time limit because we require additional time to conduct sales below-cost investigations of three respondents. We also require additional time to fully develop the record and analyze information related to the request for partial revocation of the order with respect to Seylinco, S.A. For these reasons, it is impracticable to complete the preliminary results of this administrative review within the originally-specified time limit. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results of this administrative review until no later than December 19, 2008, which is 354 days from the last day of the anniversary month. We intend to issue the final results no later than 120 days after publication of the preliminary results notice. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act. Dated: June 30, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-15315 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-570-831 Fresh Garlic from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limits for the Final Results of the Twelfth New Shipper Reviews AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 7, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Blaine Wiltse and Paul Walker, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone

(202)482-6345 and

(202)482-0413, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 1, 2008, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published the preliminary results of these new shipper reviews, covering the period November 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007. *See Fresh Garlic from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 12th New Shipper Reviews* , 73 FR 24042 (May 1, 2008) (“ *Preliminary Results* ”). The final results for these new shipper reviews are currently due no later than July 21, 2008, the next business day after 90 days from the date of issuance of the preliminary results of review. 1 1 In the *Preliminary Results* we inadvertently stated that the issuance of the final results would be 90 days from the publication of the preliminary results of review. However, in accordance with Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(1), the date of issuance of the final results will be based the date of issuance of the *Preliminary Results* . Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(1) require the Department to issue the preliminary results of a new shipper review within 180 days after the date on which the new shipper review was initiated and to issue final results of a review within 90 days after the date on which the preliminary results were issued. The Department may, however, extend the deadline for completion of the final results of a new shipper review to 150 days if it determines that the case is extraordinarily complicated. *See* section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(2). In order to allow parties additional time to submit comments regarding the Department's *Preliminary Results* , and the verifications associated with these new shipper reviews, the Department extended the deadline for the submission of case and rebuttal briefs. See Letter to All Interested Parties, “New Shipper Review of Fresh Garlic from the People's Republic of China: Briefing Schedule Extension,” from Catherine Bertrand, Program Manager, Office 9, dated June 19, 2008. As a result of this extension, and the extraordinarily complicated issues raised in these new shipper reviews, including surrogate valuation, intermediate input methodology and an analysis of the *bona fide* nature of the sales under review, it is not practicable to complete these new shipper reviews within the current time limit. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the final results of these reviews by 60 days (for a total of 150 days after the issuance of the preliminary results) to September 19, 2008, in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(2). We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: June 30, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8-15309 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

(NOAA)[Docket No. 080605738-8739-01] Cooperative Institute: Eastern U.S. Continental Shelf Frontier Exploration, Research, and Technology Development AGENCY: Cooperative Institutes Program Office (CIPO), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of funding availability. SUMMARY: The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research

(OAR)invites applications for the establishment of a cooperative institute

(CI)that will: Explore and research continental shelf frontier ecosystems; advance the state of knowledge of both shallow and deep coral ecosystems under U.S. jurisdiction; and develop, test and evaluate advanced ocean technologies and tools. This CI will facilitate a long-term collaborative environment between NOAA and the recipient(s) within which broad-based exploration, research, technology development, and education and outreach capabilities that focus on NOAA's priorities for the living and non-living marine resources within and beyond the eastern U.S. Continental Shelf can be developed and sustained. The CI may consist of one or more research institutions with expertise and capabilities in the NOAA priority areas that contribute to the areas of research described as research themes listed below. The CI should possess outstanding capabilities to conduct ocean exploration, research and technology development in the three research themes summarized below. Additionally, the CI should possess the ability to conduct outreach and education activities in support of these three research themes. i. Develop advanced underwater technologies. The CI will expand the scope and efficiency of exploration and research by developing, testing, and applying new and/or innovative uses of existing technologies to ocean exploration and research activities. ii. Explore and research the frontier regions of the eastern U.S. Continental Shelf and beyond. The CI will focus on the exploration and research of ecosystems and habitats of economic, hazardous, scientific or cultural importance within and beyond the eastern U.S. Continental Shelf as defined by the NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research program. iii. Vulnerable Deep and Shallow Coral Ecosystems. Priority activities will include supporting ocean exploration and research using advanced underwater technologies and techniques to improve the understanding of coral and sponge ecosystems. This announcement provides requirements for the proposed CI and includes details for the technical program, evaluation criteria, and competitive selection procedures. Applicants should review NOAA's CI Policy and CI Interim Handbook (both available at *http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci* ) prior to preparing a proposal for this announcement. DATES: Proposals must be received by OAR no later than October 6, 2008, 5 p.m., E.T. Proposals submitted after that date will not be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online ( *http://www.grants.gov* ), but paper submissions are acceptable only if Internet access is not available. If a hard copy application is submitted, the original and two unbound copies of the proposal should be included. Paper submissions should be sent to: NOAA, OAR, 1315 East West Highway, Room 11326, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, Attn: Dr. John Cortinas. No e-mail or facsimile proposal submissions will be accepted. ADDRESSES: Applications submitted in response to this announcement should be submitted through the Grants.gov Web site. All application materials can be found at the Grants.gov portal: *http://www.grants.gov.* Applicants without Internet access may contact Dr. John Cortinas, telephone

(301)734-1090, or send a letter to Dr. John Cortinas, 1315 East West Highway, Room 11326, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Printed forms from Grants.gov are not acceptable if submitting an application in hard copy. Grants.gov requires applicants to register with the system prior to submitting an application. This registration process can take several weeks, involving multiple steps. In order to allow sufficient time for this process, you should register as soon as you decide that you intend to apply, even if you are not yet ready to submit your proposal. If an applicant has problems downloading the application package from Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at

(800)518-4726 or *support@grants.gov* . For non-Windows computer systems, please see *http://www.grants.gov/MacSupport* for information on how to download and submit an application through Grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. John Cortinas, 1315 East West Highway, Room 11326, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone

(301)734-1090; e-mail: *John.Cortinas@noaa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this announcement is to invite the submission of proposals to establish a CI for the eastern U.S. Continental Shelf frontier exploration, research, and technology development, and to provide details on the application, review, and selection process. This CI will give NOAA the benefit of working with complementary capabilities at one or more research institutions that contribute to NOAA's ocean exploration, research, and technology priorities on the eastern U.S. Continental Shelf. CI Concept/Program Background A CI is a NOAA-supported, non-Federal organization that has established an outstanding research program in one or more areas that are relevant to the NOAA mission “to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation's economic, social, and environmental needs.” CIs are established at research institutions that also have a strong education program with established graduate degree programs in NOAA-related sciences. The CI provides significant coordination of resources among all non-government partners and promotes the involvement of students and post-doctoral scientists in NOAA-funded research. The CI provides mutual benefits with value provided by all parties. NOAA establishes a new CI competitively when it identifies a need to sponsor a long-term (5-10 years) collaborative partnership with one or more outstanding non-Federal, non-profit research institutions. For NOAA, the purpose of this long-term collaborative partnership is to promote research, education, training, and outreach aligned with NOAA's mission; to obtain research capabilities that do not exist internally; and/or to expand research capacity in NOAA-related sciences to: • Conduct collaborative, long-term research that involves NOAA scientists and those at the research institution(s) from one or more scientific disciplines of interest to NOAA; • Utilize the scientific, education, and outreach expertise at the research institution(s) that, depending on NOAA's research needs, may or may not be located near a NOAA facility; • Support student participation in NOAA-related research studies; and • Strengthen or expand NOAA-related research capabilities and capacity at the research institution(s) that complement and contribute to NOAA's ability to reach its mission goals. A CI will consist of one or more research institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance within one or more established research programs in NOAA-related sciences. These institutions may include Minority Serving Institutions and universities with strong departments that can contribute to the proposed activities of the CI. CIs conduct research under approved scientific research themes (see Section I.B of the full funding opportunity announcement for a more detailed description of research themes) and Tasks (additional tasks can be proposed by the CI): *i. Task I.* Task I activities are related to the management of the CI, as well as general education and outreach activities. This task also includes support of postdoctoral and visiting scientists conducting activities within the research themes of the CI that are approved by the CI Director, in consultation with NOAA, and are relevant to NOAA and the CI's mission goals. *ii. Task II.* Task II activities usually involve on-going direct collaboration with NOAA scientists. This collaboration typically is fostered by the collocation of Federal and CI employees. *iii. Task III.* Task III activities require minimal collaboration with NOAA scientists and may include research funded by other NOAA competitive grant programs. *Electronic Access:* The full text of the full funding opportunity announcement for this program can be accessed via the Grants.gov Web site at *http://www.grants.gov.* The announcement will also be available by contacting the program officials identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Applicants must comply with all requirements contained in the full funding opportunity announcement. Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1540, 16 U.S.C. 753a, 16 U.S.C. 1884, 16 U.S.C. 6406, and 33 U.S.C. 883d. *CFDA:* 11.432, OAR Joint and Cooperative Institutes. *Funding Availability:* NOAA expects that approximately $2.5M will be available for the CI in the first year of the award. The Task I budget should not exceed $150,000. The final amount of funding available for Task I will be determined during the negotiation phase of the award based on availability of funding. Funding for subsequent years is expected to be constant throughout the period and will depend on the quality of the research, the satisfactory progress in achieving the stated goals described in the proposal, continued relevance to program objectives, and the availability of funding. *Eligibility:* Eligibility is limited to non-Federal public and private non-profit universities, colleges and research institutions that offer accredited graduate level degree-granting programs in NOAA-related sciences, as described in the CI Interim Handbook located at *http://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ci/.* *Cost Sharing Requirements:* To stress the collaborative nature and investment of a CI by both NOAA and the research institution, cost sharing is required. There is no minimum cost sharing requirement; however, the amount of cost sharing will be considered when determining the level of the CI's commitment under NOAA's standard evaluation criteria for overall qualifications of applicants. Acceptable cost-sharing proposals include, but are not limited to, offering a reduced indirect cost rate against activities in one or more Tasks, waiver of indirect costs assessed against base funds and/or Task I activities, waiver or reduction of any costs associated with the use of facilities at the CI, and full or partial salary funding for the CI director, administrative staff, graduate students, visiting scientists, or postdoctoral scientists. *Evaluation and Selection Procedures:* The general evaluation criteria and selection factors that apply to full applications to this funding opportunity are summarized below. The evaluation criteria for full applications will have different weights and details. Further information about the evaluation criteria and selection factors can be found in the full funding opportunity announcement. *Evaluation Criteria for Projects:* Proposals will be evaluated using the standard NOAA evaluation criteria. Various questions under each criterion are provided to ensure that the applicant includes information that NOAA will consider important during the evaluation, in addition to any other information provided by the applicant. *i. Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposed project to the program goals (25 percent):* This criterion ascertains whether there is intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NOAA, Federal, regional, state, or local activities. • Does the proposal include research goals and projects that address the critical issues identified in NOAA's 5-year Research Plan, NOAA's Strategic Plan, and the priorities described in the program priorities (see Section I.B of the full federal opportunity announcement)? • Is there a demonstrated commitment (in terms of resources and facilities) to enhance existing NOAA and CI resources to foster a long-term collaborative research environment/culture? *ii. Technical/scientific merit (30 percent):* This criterion assesses whether the approach is technically sound and/or innovative, if the methods are appropriate, and whether there are clear project goals and objectives. • Does the project description include a summary of clearly stated goals to be achieved during the five year period that reflect NOAA's strategic plan and goals? • Does the project description include innovative approaches to meeting the undersea technology development, exploration and research goals of the proposal? • Does the CI involve partnerships with other universities or research institutions, including Minority Serving Institutions and universities with strong departments that can contribute to the proposed activities of the CI? *iii. Overall qualifications of applicants (30 percent):* This criterion ascertains whether the applicant possesses the necessary education, experience, training, facilities, and administrative resources to accomplish the project. • If the institution(s) and/or Principal Investigators have received current or recent NOAA funding, is there a demonstrated record of outstanding performance working with NOAA and/or NOAA scientists on research projects? • Is there nationally and/or internationally recognized expertise within the appropriate disciplines needed to conduct the collaborative/interdisciplinary research described in the proposal? • Is there a well-developed business plan that includes fiscal and human resource management, as well as strategic planning and accountability? • Are there any unique capabilities in a mission-critical area of research for NOAA? • Does the CI possess the necessary undersea technical expertise and resources, and/or provide access to the technical resources outlined in the proposal? • Has the applicant shown a substantial investment to the NOAA partnership, as demonstrated by the amount of the cost sharing contribution? *iv. Project costs (5 percent):* The budget is evaluated to determine if it is realistic and commensurate with the project needs and time-frame. *v. Outreach and education (10 percent):* NOAA assesses whether this project provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy regarding NOAA's mission to protect the Nation's natural resources. • Is there a strong education program with established graduate degree programs in NOAA-related sciences that also encourages student participation in NOAA-related research studies? *Review and Selection Process:* An initial administrative review/screening is conducted to determine compliance with requirements/completeness. All proposals will be evaluated and individually ranked in accordance with the assigned weights of the above-listed evaluation criteria by an independent peer review panel. At least three experts, who may be Federal or non-Federal, will be used in this process. If non-Federal experts participate in the review process, each expert will submit an individual review and there will be no consensus opinion. The merit reviewers' ratings are used to produce a rank order of the proposals. The Selecting Official selects proposals after considering the peer reviews and selection factors listed below. In making the final selections, the Selecting Official will award in rank order unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order based upon one or more of the selection factors. *Selection Factors for Projects:* The merit review ratings shall provide a rank order to the Selecting Official for final funding recommendations. The Selecting Official shall award in the rank order unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order based upon one or more of the following factors: i. Availability of funding. ii. Balance/distribution of funds: a. Geographically. b. By type of institutions. c. By type of partners. d. By research areas. e. By project types. iii. Whether this project duplicates other projects funded or considered for funding by NOAA or other Federal agencies. iv. Program priorities and policy factors. v. Applicant's prior award performance. vi. Partnerships and/or participation of targeted groups. vii. Adequacy of information necessary for NOAA staff to make a National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)determination and draft necessary documentation before recommendations for funding are made to the Grants Officer. *Intergovernmental Review:* Applications under this program are not subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” *Limitation of Liability:* In no event will NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if these programs fail to receive funding or are cancelled because of other agency priorities. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. *National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):* NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for applicant projects or proposals which are seeking NOAA federal funding opportunities. Detailed information on NOAA compliance with NEPA can be found at the following NOAA NEPA Web site: *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/,* including our NOAA Administrative Order 216-6 for NEPA, *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/NAO216_6_TOC.pdf* , and the Council on Environmental Quality implementation regulations, *http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/regs/ceq/toc_ceq.htm* . Consequently, as part of an applicant's package, and under their description of their program activities, applicants are required to provide detailed information on the activities to be conducted, locations, sites, species and habitat to be affected, possible construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may exist (e.g., the use and disposal of hazardous or toxic chemicals, introduction of non-indigenous species, impacts to endangered and threatened species, aquaculture projects, and impacts to coral reef systems). In addition to providing specific information that will serve as the basis for any required impact analyses, applicants may also be requested to assist NOAA in drafting of an environmental assessment, if NOAA determines an assessment is required. Applicants will also be required to cooperate with NOAA in identifying feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse environmental impacts of their proposal. The failure to do so shall be grounds for not selecting an application. In some cases if additional information is required after an application is selected, funds can be withheld by the Grants Officer under a special award condition requiring the recipient to submit additional environmental compliance information sufficient to enable NOAA to make an assessment on any impacts that a project may have on the environment. *The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements:* The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the **Federal Register** notice of February 11, 2008 (73 FR 7696), are applicable to this solicitation. *Paperwork Reduction Act:* This document contains collection-of-information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The use of Standard Forms 424, 424A, 424B, and SF-LLL and CD-346 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the respective control numbers 0348-0043, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, 0348-0046, and 0605-0001. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. *Executive Order 1286:* This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. *Executive Order 13132 (Federalism):* It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132. *Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act:* Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements for the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Dated: July 1, 2008. Terry Bevels, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. [FR Doc. E8-15313 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-KD-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Consistency Appeal by Broadwater Energy LLC and Broadwater Pipeline LLC AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Appeal. SUMMARY: This announcement provides notice that Broadwater Energy LLC and Broadwater Pipeline LLC (collectively, Broadwater), have filed an administrative appeal with the Department of Commerce (Department), asking that the Department override an objection by the New York State Department of State (New York). New York objects to Broadwater's proposal to construct and operate a floating liquefied natural gas

(LNG)terminal and associated pipeline, that would be located in the New York waters of Long Island Sound. ADDRESSES: Materials from the appeal record will be available at the NOAA Office of General Counsel for Ocean Services, 1305 East-West Highway, Room 6111, Silver Spring, MD 20910 and on the following Web site: *http://www.ogc.doc.gov/czma.htm* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ted Beuttler, Attorney-Advisor, NOAA Office of the General Counsel, 301-713-7383. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of Appeal On June 6, 2008, Broadwater filed notice of an appeal with the Department, pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA), 16 U.S.C. 1451 *et seq* ., and implementing regulations found at 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart H. Broadwater appealed an objection by New York to Broadwater's proposal to construct and operate a floating LNG terminal and associated pipeline, that would be located in the New York waters of Long Island Sound. Under the CZMA, the Department may override New York's objection on grounds that the project is consistent with the objectives or purposes of the CZMA or otherwise necessary in the interest of national security. To make the determination that the proposed activity is “consistent with the objectives or purposes of the CZMA,” the Department must find that:

(1)The proposed activity furthers the national interest as articulated in sections 302 or 303 of the CZMA, in a significant or substantial manner;

(2)the adverse effects of the proposed activity do not outweigh its contribution to the national interest, when those effects are considered separately or cumulatively; and

(3)no reasonable alternative is available that would permit the activity to be conducted in a manner consistent with enforceable policies of the applicable coastal management program. 15 CFR 930.121. II. Appeal Documents NOAA intends to provide the public with access to all publicly available materials and related documents comprising the appeal record during business hours, at the NOAA Office of General Counsel for Ocean Services. For additional information about this appeal, please contact Ted Beuttler, 301-713-7383. Dated: July 2, 2008. Joel La Bissonniere, Assistant General Counsel for Ocean Services, NOAA. [Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog No. 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Program Assistance.] [FR Doc. E8-15468 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-08-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XI85 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee

(SSC)will hold a public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport, 4509 Island Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153; telephone:

(215)365-4150. *Council address* : Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone:

(302)674-2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone:

(302)674-2331, extension 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is to review staff analyses and provide input and advice regarding fishing level recommendations for the 2009 fishing year for the summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish fisheries. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Bryan at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office,

(215)365-4150. *Council address* : Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone:

(302)674-2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone:

(302)674-2331, extension 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of these meetings is to review staff analyses and the Scientific and Statistical Committee's fishing level recommendations for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish, and recommend annual catch limits and associated accountability measures for the 2009 commercial and recreational sectors of these species.Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during the meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Bryan at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office,

(302)674-2331 extension 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: July 1, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-15242 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XI84 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a meeting of the American Samoa Archipelago Advisory Panel and a meeting of the American Samoa Archipelago Plan Team in Pago Pago, American Samoa. The Council will also convene a public scoping meeting to solicit comments on minimizing sea turtles interactions in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery. DATES: The meeting date for the public scoping meeting on minimizing sea turtles interactions in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery will be Monday, July 21, 2008. The meeting date for the American Samoa Archipelago Advisory Panel will be Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The meeting dates for the American Samoa Archipelago Plan Team will be Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and Thursday July 24, 2008. For the specific date, time, and agenda for each meeting, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held at the Utulei Convention Center in Pago Pago, American Samoa. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone:

(808)522-8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Monday, July 21, 2008, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Public Scoping Meeting U.S. pelagic longline fisheries in the Western Pacific accidentally catch small numbers of sea turtles, all species of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act. The Endangered Species Act permits a limited take of sea turtles through a Biological Opinion or BiOp, which is prepared by the NMFS. The most recent BiOp which includes the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery was published in 2004. The level of turtle interactions in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery has been estimated to be higher than specified in the 2004 Biological Opinion. During the 18-month period from April 2006 to September 2007, 7.6 percent of the sets deployed by this fishery were monitored by observers, and four green sea turtle interactions were reported by the observers. All four green turtles were dead when brought aboard, or died before being released. A fifth turtle was observed taken recently in 2008, and was also dead on retrieval. The NMFS Pacific Islands Region Office

(PIRO)is preparing to draft a new BiOp for the American Samoa fishery, which consider measures to reduce the potential for further interactions between longlines and sea turtles. NMFS PIRO has suggested that the Council consider taking action to reduce turtle takes in the fishery, and which could be included in the BiOp analyses. Solutions that have been proposed by NMFS include requiring hooks to be set at least 100 meters deep, requiring the use of 45 gram or heavier weights on branch lines within 1 meter from each hook, requiring the use of longer float lines, restricting hook deployment to an appropriate distance away from either side of floats, requiring the use of the largest practical whole fish bait with the hook point covered, requiring the use of 16/0 or larger circle hooks with greater than 10 degree offset. Longline fishers in American Samoa may also have suggestions for measures that could reduce sea turtle interactions with longlines. The Council is convening the meeting in American Samoa to brief fishers on the forthcoming BiOp and to take comments on potential measures from longline fishers in addition to those listed above. Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. American Samoa Archipelago Advisory Panel 1. Status Report on 2007 Advisory Panel Recommendations 2. Emerging Fishery Issues and Fisheries Development 3. Update on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Provisions a. Annual Catch Limits

(ACLs)b. Marine Recreational Information Program

(MRIP)c. Cooperative Research 4. Pelagic Fisheries Management a. Update on Longline Permit Application Process b. Bycatch Reduction of Sea Turtles 5. Other Fishery/Management Related Issues a. Barter, Trade and Subsistence Issues b. Council Five Year Research Priorities c. Community Development Program

(CDP)Options 6. Public Comments 7. Discussion and Recommendation Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. American Samoa Archipelago Plan Team 1. Update on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Provisions a. Annual Catch Limits b. Marine Recreational Information Program

(MRIP)c. Cooperative Research 2. Pelagic Fisheries Management a. Update on Pelagic Longline Permit Application Process b. Bycatch Reduction of Sea Turtles 3. Other Fishery/Management Related Issues a. Barter, Trade and Subsistence Issues b. Council Five Year Research Priorities c. Community Development Program

(CDP)Options 4. Public Comments 5. Discussion and Recommendation 6. Review of Annual Report Module for American Samoa a. Bottomfish b. Coral Reef c. Precious Corals d. Crustaceans Thursday, July 24, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. American Samoa Archipelago Plan Team 1. Review of Annual Report Module for American Samoa a. Bottomfish b. Coral Reef c. Precious Corals d. Crustaceans 2. Update on Coral Reef Fishing Local Action Strategy 3. Public Comments 4. Discussion and Recommendations The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. Public comment periods will be provided throughout each agenda. The Advisory Panel and Plan Team will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds,

(808)522-8220 (voice) or

(808)522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: July 1, 2008. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8-15240 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Estuarine Research Reserve System AGENCY: Estuarine Reserves Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Public Comment Period for the Revised Management Plan for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Florida. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Estuarine Reserves Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce is announcing a thirty-day public comment period on the revised Management Plan for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Florida. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is located in St. Johns and Flagler counties and is geographically separated into a northern and southern component separated by the City of St. Augustine. The reserve was designated in 1999. Pursuant to 15 CFR Section 921.33(c), a state must revise their management plan every five years. The submission of this plan brings the Reserve into compliance and sets a course for successful implementation of the goals and objectives of the Reserve. Updated programmatic objectives, new facilities, and a boundary expansion are notable revisions from the previous management plan. The revised management plan outlines the administrative structure; the education, stewardship, and research goals of the reserve; and the plans for future land acquisition and facility development to support reserve operations. The reserve management goals and objectives can be categorized within the following five management challenges: Public use, habitat and species management, watershed land use, cultural preservation and interpretation, and global processes. These issues can be directly or indirectly linked to anthropogenic land use of increasing population densities accompanied by increasing development, recreation and economic pressures. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Environmental Education Center is a notable addition since the last management plan and serves as the administrative, education, research, and stewardship facility for the northern component of the Reserve. The facility will provide an opportunity for further outreach to the community and serve as a center of excellence for regional science, education and stewardship forums. This management plan calls for a boundary expansion incorporating 8,865 acres of publicly owned land in the southern component of the reserve. Approximately 4,166 acres of the Faver-Dykes State Park adding to the 1,333 acres of Faver-Dykes State Park incorporated at designation. The additional park lands will provide new resources and allow for an extension of the existing partnership. Additionally, 4,699 acres of the Matanzas State Forest will be added to the Reserve boundary. This property will be incorporated to further protect the last remaining undisturbed salt marsh within the Reserve and is part of a 16,000 acre continuous conservation corridor. This land is comprised 75% by upland pine and 25% by wetlands. The area serves as an important bird habitat and contains significant natural and cultural resources. These additions will bring the total Reserve acreage to 73,352 acres protected for long-term research, education and stewardship. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erica Seiden at

(301)563-1172 or Laurie McGilvray at

(301)563-1158 of NOAA's National Ocean Service, Estuarine Reserves Division, 1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, 10th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For copies of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas, FL Management Plan revision, visit *http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm/plan/.* Dated: June 30, 2008. David M. Kennedy, Director, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. E8-15351 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-08-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Estuarine Research Reserve System AGENCY: Estuarine Reserves Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Public Comment Period for the Revised Management Plan for the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Estuarine Reserves Division, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce is announcing a thirty day public comment period on the revised management plan for the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is located in Skagit County, Washington. The Reserve was designated in 1980 pursuant to Section 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1461. The reserve is revising their plan pursuant to 15 CFR. The submission of this revised plan sets a course for successful implementation of the goals and objectives of the reserve. New facilities, a focus on broad Puget Sound issues and climate change, and updated programmatic objectives are notable revisions to the previous approved management plan. The revised management plan outlines the administrative structure; the education, stewardship, and research goals of the reserve; and the plans for future land acquisition and facility development to support reserve operations. Since 2002, the reserve has added a coastal training program that delivers science-based information to key decision makers in Washington State. The reserve has realized nearly all aspects of the original plan and expanded its programs dramatically since the original plan. The reserve has completed major facility expansion and renovation projects that provide classrooms, lab space, exhibit space, dormitory, and office space. The reserve has expanded, but not yet completed, its ownership of in-holdings within its boundary and increased staff which have resulted in the implementation of research, education, stewardship, GIS, and volunteer activities at the reserve. This management plan calls for continued land acquisition within its boundaries from willing sellers, implementation of a habitat mapping and change plan, responsiveness to existing and emerging regional partnerships focusing on the management of Puget Sound, a focus on climate change within all reserve programs, implementation of the National Estuarine Research Reserve's K-12 Estuarine Education Program and continued implementation of the graduate research fellowship, coastal training, and system-wide monitoring programs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nina Garfield at

(301)563-1171 or Laurie McGilvray at

(301)563-1158 of NOAA's National Ocean Service, Estuarine Reserves Division, 1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, 10th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For copies of the Padilla Bay Management Plan revision, visit *http://www.padillabay.gov/.* Dated: June 30, 2008. David M. Kennedy, Director, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. E8-15362 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-08-P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Request To Exempt Certain Over-the-Counter Swaps From Certain of the Requirements Imposed by Commission Regulation 35.2, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 4(C) of the Commodity Exchange Act AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice of request for comment on exemption request. SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“Commission”) is requesting comment on whether to exempt certain over-the-counter (“OTC”) swaps from certain of the requirements otherwise imposed by Commission Regulation 35.2. Specifically, the petitioners request authority to clear certain agricultural swaps. This exemption has been requested by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (“CME”), a registered derivatives clearing organization (“DCO”), and the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. (“CBOT”), a designated contract market. Authority for extending this relief is found in Section 4(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”). 1 1 7 U.S.C. 6(c). DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 21, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* *http://www.regulations.gov/http://frwebgate.access.gpo/cgi-bin/leaving.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: secretary@cftc.gov.* Include “CME/CBOT Section 4(c) Petition” in the subject line of the message. • *Fax:* 202-418-5521. • *Mail:* Send to David A. Stawick, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. • *Courier:* Same as mail above. All comments received will be posted without change to *http://www.CFTC.gov/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah E. Josephson, Special Counsel, 202-418-5684, *sjosephson@cftc.gov,* or Phyllis P. Dietz, Associate Director, 202-418-5449, *pdietz@cftc.gov,* Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1151 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. The CME/CBOT Petition CME, the DCO that provides clearing services for the CBOT, and the CBOT jointly submitted a request to the Commission for an exemptive order under Section 4(c) of the CEA. 2 The order would grant CME approval to clear OTC corn basis swaps and corn, wheat, and soybean calendar swaps, 3 and it would permit the CBOT to list those products for “clearing-only.” The contract size for the basis and calendar swap products will be the same as that for corn, wheat, and soybean futures—5,000 bushels. However, each of the proposed cleared-only OTC products will be cash-settled, in contrast to the CBOT's corn, wheat, and soybean futures contracts, which are physically-settled. 2 A copy of the petition is available on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.CFTC.gov/.* 3 The suite of OTC agricultural swap products that the CBOT proposes to list for clearing-only is comprised of corn basis swap contracts for the following regions: Northeastern Iowa, Northwestern Iowa, Southern Iowa, Eastern Nebraska, Eastern South Dakota, and Southern Minnesota; and corn, wheat, and soybean calendar swaps. Part 35 of the Commission's regulations 4 exempts swap agreements and eligible persons entering into such agreements from most provisions of the CEA. 5 The term “swap agreement” is defined to include, among other types of agreements, a “basis swap” or a “commodity swap.” 6 Part 35 was promulgated pursuant to authority conferred upon the Commission in Section 4(c) of the CEA to exempt certain transactions in order to promote innovation and competition. 7 Various exemptions and exclusions were subsequently added to the CEA by the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 (“CFMA”), 8 but none apply to agricultural contracts. 9 4 17 CFR Part 35 (Commission regulations are hereinafter cited as ``Reg. __''). 5 Jurisdiction is retained for, among other things, provisions of the CEA proscribing fraud and manipulation. *See* Reg. 35.2. 6 Reg. 35.1(b)(1)(i). ``Commodity'' is defined in Section 1a(4) of the CEA to include a variety of specified agricultural products, ``and all other goods and articles, except onions * * * and all services, rights, and interests in which contracts for future delivery are presently or in the future dealt in.'' 7 *See* 58 FR 5587 (Jan. 22, 1993). 8 Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763 (2000). 9 *See, e.g.,* CEA 2(d),

(g)and (h). Part 35 requires, among other things, that a swap agreement not be part of a fungible class of agreements that are standardized as to their material economic terms 10 and that the creditworthiness of any party having an interest under the agreement be a material consideration in entering into or negotiating the terms of the agreement. 11 Under the arrangement proposed by CME and the CBOT, a cleared-only OTC contract could be offset by another cleared-only OTC contract. Thus, clearing of these OTC contracts would result in contracts that are fungible with other cleared-only contracts with equivalent terms. In addition, the creditworthiness of the counterparty would not be a consideration. Accordingly, the OTC contracts CME would clear would not satisfy all of the conditions of Part 35. 12 10 Reg. 35.2(b). 11 Reg. 35.2(c). 12 The contracts that the CBOT proposes to list for clearing-only would, however, meet the requirements of Reg. 35.2(a) and

(d)in that they would be entered into solely between eligible swap participants and executed OTC. However, Part 35 further permits “any person [to] apply to the Commission for exemption from any of the provisions of the Act * * * for other arrangements or facilities.” 13 CME and the CBOT have petitioned the Commission for an order under Section 4(c) of the CEA that would exempt cleared-only OTC swaps involving corn, wheat, or soybeans to the same extent as contracts that are exempt pursuant to Part 35 of the Commission's regulations. 13 Reg. 35.2(d). II. Section 4(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act Section 4(c)(1) of the CEA empowers the Commission to “promote responsible economic or financial innovation and fair competition” by exempting any transaction or class of transactions from any of the provisions of the CEA (subject to exceptions not relevant here) where the Commission determines that the exemption would be consistent with the public interest. 14 The Commission may grant such an exemption by rule, regulation, or order, after notice and opportunity for hearing, and may do so on application of any person or on its own initiative. 14 Section 4(c)(1) of the CEA, 7 U.S.C. 6(c)(1), provides in full that: In order to promote responsible economic or financial innovation and fair competition, the Commission by rule, regulation, or order, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may (on its own initiative or on application of any person, including any board of trade designated or registered as a contract market or derivatives transaction execution facility for transactions for future delivery in any commodity under section 7 of this title) exempt any agreement, contract, or transaction (or class thereof) that is otherwise subject to subsection

(a)of this section (including any person or class of persons offering, entering into, rendering advice or rendering other services with respect to, the agreement, contract, or transaction), either unconditionally or on stated terms or conditions or for stated periods and either retroactively or prospectively, or both, from any of the requirements of subsection

(a)of this section, or from any other provision of this chapter (except subparagraphs (c)(ii) and

(D)of section 2(a)(1) of this title, except that the Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission may by rule, regulation, or order jointly exclude any agreement, contract, or transaction from section 2(a)(1)(D) of this title), if the Commission determines that the exemption would be consistent with the public interest. In enacting Section 4(c), Congress noted that the goal of the provision “is to give the Commission a means of providing certainty and stability to existing and emerging markets so that financial innovation and market development can proceed in an effective and competitive manner.” 15 Permitting the clearing of OTC corn, wheat, and soybean swaps by CME may foster both financial innovation and competition. It may benefit the marketplace by providing market participants the ability to combine flexible negotiation with central counterparty guarantees and capital efficiencies. In addition, the CBOT has represented that it expects that the proposed cleared-only OTC corn basis and calendar swaps will be a complement to the CBOT's corn futures and will enable corn suppliers and users, including participants in the ethanol industry, to manage volatile basis risk while realizing the benefits of centralized clearing. Similarly, the CBOT has stated that it expects that its proposed cleared-only OTC wheat and soybean calendar swaps will complement wheat and soybean futures, respectively, and will result in similar benefits. 15 House Conf. Report No. 102-978, 1992 U.S.C.C.A.N. 3179, 3213. The Commission is requesting comment on whether it should exempt the OTC corn basis swaps and corn, wheat, and soybean calendar swaps that are proposed to be cleared by CME and listed by the CBOT, as described above, to the same extent as are other contracts that are exempt pursuant to Part 35 of the Commission's regulations. Section 4(c)(2) provides that the Commission may grant an exemption only when it determines that the requirements for which the exemption is being provided should not be applied to the agreements, contracts, or transactions at issue, and the exemption is consistent with the public interest and the purposes of the CEA; that the agreements, contracts, or transactions will be entered into solely between appropriate persons; and that the exemption will not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Commission or any contract market or derivatives transaction execution facility to discharge its regulatory or self-regulatory responsibilities under the CEA. 16 16 Section 4(c)(2) of the CEA, 7 U.S.C. 6(c)(2), provides in full that: The Commission shall not grant any exemption under paragraph

(1)from any of the requirements of subsection

(a)of this section unless the Commission determines that—

(A)the requirement should not be applied to the agreement, contract, or transaction for which the exemption is sought and that the exemption would be consistent with the public interest and the purposes of this Act; and

(B)the agreement, contract, or transaction—

(i)will be entered into solely between appropriate persons; and

(ii)will not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Commission or any contract market or derivatives transaction execution facility to discharge its regulatory or self-regulatory duties under this Act. The purposes of the CEA include “promot[ing] responsible innovation and fair competition among boards of trade, other markets, and market participants.” 17 It may be consistent with these and the other purposes of the CEA, and with the public interest, for the cleared-only contracts described herein to be exempt as are other contracts under Part 35 of the Commission's regulations. However, the exception of agricultural commodities from the exemptions and exclusions provided under the CFMA for OTC transactions may be relevant to the analysis. Accordingly, the Commission is requesting comment as to whether an exemption from the requirements of the CEA should be granted in the context of these transactions. 17 Section 3(b) of the CEA, 7 U.S.C. 5(b). *See also* Section 4(c)(1) of the CEA, 7 U.S.C. 6(c)(1) (purpose of exemptions is “to promote responsible economic or financial innovation and fair competition”). In light of the above, the Commission also is requesting comment as to whether these exemptions will affect its ability to discharge its regulatory responsibilities under the CEA, or with the self-regulatory duties of any designated contract market. III. Request for Comment The Commission requests comment on all aspects of the issues presented by this exemption request. IV. Related Matters A. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (“PRA”) 18 imposes certain requirements on federal agencies (including the Commission) in connection with their conducting or sponsoring any collection of information as defined by the PRA. The exemption would not, if approved, require a new collection of information from any entities that would be subject to the exemption. 18 44 U.S.C. 3507(d). B. Cost-Benefit Analysis Section 15(a) of the CEA, 19 requires the Commission to consider the costs and benefits of its action before issuing an order under the CEA. By its terms, Section 15(a) does not require the Commission to quantify the costs and benefits of an order or to determine whether the benefits of the order outweigh its costs. Rather, Section 15(a) simply requires the Commission to “consider the costs and benefits” of its action. 19 7 U.S.C. 19(a). Section 15(a) of the CEA further specifies that costs and benefits shall be evaluated in light of five broad areas of market and public concern: Protection of market participants and the public; efficiency, competitiveness, and financial integrity of futures markets; price discovery; sound risk management practices; and other public interest considerations. Accordingly, the Commission could in its discretion give greater weight to any one of the five enumerated areas and could in its discretion determine that, notwithstanding its costs, a particular order was necessary or appropriate to protect the public interest or to effectuate any of the provisions or to accomplish any of the purposes of the CEA. The Commission is considering the costs and benefits of an exemptive order in light of the specific provisions of Section 15(a) of the CEA, as follows: 1. *Protection of market participants and the public.* The contracts that are the subject of the exemptive request will only be entered into by persons who are “appropriate persons” as set forth in Section 4(c) of the Act. 2. *Efficiency, competition, and financial integrity.* Extending the exemption granted under Part 35 to these OTC swap agreements to allow them to be cleared may promote liquidity and transparency in the markets for OTC derivatives on corn, wheat, and soybeans, as well as futures on those commodities. Extending the exemption also may promote financial integrity by providing the benefits of clearing to these OTC markets. 3. *Price discovery.* Price discovery may be enhanced through market competition. 4. *Sound risk management practices.* Clearing of OTC transactions may foster risk management by the participant counterparties. CME's risk management practices in clearing these transactions would be subject to the Commission's supervision and oversight. 5. *Other public interest considerations.* The requested exemption may encourage market competition in agricultural derivatives products without unnecessary regulatory burden. After considering these factors, the Commission has determined to seek comment on the exemption request as discussed above. The Commission also invites public comment on its application of the cost-benefit provision. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2008 by the Commission. David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-15274 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351-01-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD-2008-OS-0016] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 6, 2008. *Title, Form and OMB Number:* Application Form for Department of Defense

(DoD)Stored Value Card

(SVC)Programs; DD Form 2887; OMB Control Number 0730-TBD. *Type of Request:* New. *Number of Respondents:* 44,500. *Responses per Respondent:* 1. *Annual Responses:* 44,500. *Average Burden per Response:* 10 minutes. *Annual Burden Hours:* 7,417. *Needs and Uses:* Department of Defense

(DoD)Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-R, Volume 5, requires that eligible individuals desiring to enroll in the Navy/Marine Corps Cash and the EagleCash program complete the DD Form 2887. This form is also used to authorize the transfer of funds from their personal bank accounts to the SVC for the Navy/Marine Cash Program and to provide a means to effect immediate checkage of the individual's pay if a debt occurs. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; business or other-for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. *OMB Desk Officer:* Ms. Sharon Mar. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Mar at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Comments may be e-mailed to Ms. Mar at *Sharon_Mar@omb.eop.gov* . You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. *DoD Clearance Officer:* Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15272 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD-2007-OS-0128] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 6, 2008. *Title, Form and OMB Number:* Application for Department of Defense Access Card—Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Enrollment; OMB Control Number 0704-TBD. *Type of Request:* New. *Number of Respondents:* 74,400,900. *Responses per Respondent:* 1. *Annual Responses:* 74,400,900. *Average Burden per Response:* 8.75 minutes. *Annual Burden Hours:* 10,850,131. *Needs and Uses:* This information collection requirement is needed to obtain the necessary data to verify eligibility for a Department of Defense physical access card for personnel who are not entitled to a Common Access Card or other approved DoD identification card. The information is used to establish eligibility for the physical access to a DoD installation or facility, detect fraudulent identification cards, provide physical access and population demographic reports, provide law enforcement data, and in some cases provide anti-terrorism screening. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. *OMB Desk Officer:* Ms. Sharon Mar. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Mar at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Comments may be e-mailed to Ms. Mar at *Sharon_Mar@omb.eop.gov* . You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. *DoD Clearance Officer:* Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15273 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD-2008-OS-0034] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 6, 2008. *Title, Form and OMB Number:* Information Assurance Workshop Survey; OMB Control Number 0704-TBD. *Type of Request:* New. *Number of Respondents:* 400. *Responses per Respondent:* 1. *Annual Responses:* 400. *Average Burden per Response:* 5 minutes. *Annual Burden Hours:* 33. *Needs and Uses:* The purpose of collecting this information is to obtain feedback from the annual Information Assurance Workshop attendees on location, accommodations, workshop speakers and content, etc. This feedback will be used to only improve future workshops. *Affected Public:* Business or other-for-profit. *Frequency:* Annually. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *OMB Desk Officer:* Ms. Sharon Mar. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Mar at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Comments may be e-mailed to Ms. Mar at *Sharon_Mar@omb.eop.gov* . You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. *DoD Clearance Officer:* Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15299 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD-2007-OS-0129] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 6, 2008. *Title, Form and OMB Number:* Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Customer Satisfaction Survey for Sponsors and Students; OMB Control Number 0704-0421. *Type of Request:* Revision. *Number of Respondents:* 2,627. *Responses per Respondent:* 1. *Annual Responses:* 2,627. *Average Burden per Response:* 20 minutes. *Annual Burden Hours:* 876. *Needs and Uses:* The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Customer Satisfaction Survey for Sponsors and Students is a tool used to measure the satisfaction level of sponsors and students with the programs and services provided by DoDEA. This collection is necessary to meet the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, Public Law 103-62; 107 Stat. 285, that requires agencies to have strategic plans and to consult with affected persons. A major purpose of the regulation is to improve Federal program effectiveness and public accountability by promoting a new focus on results, service quality, and customer satisfaction. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Frequency:* Biennially. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *OMB Desk Officer:* Ms. Sharon Mar. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Mar at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Comments may be e-mailed to Ms. Mar at *Sharon_Mar@omb.eop.gov* . You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. *DoD Clearance Officer:* Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15302 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD-2008-OS-0017] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 6, 2008. *Title, Form and OMB Number:* Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Sure Start Parent Questionnaire; OMB Control Number 0704-TBD. *Type of Request:* New. *Number of Respondents:* 33. *Responses per Respondent:* 2. *Annual Responses:* 66. *Average Burden per Response:* 10 minutes. *Annual Burden Hours:* 11. *Needs and Uses:* This information collection is necessary to allow mid and end of year measurement of Sure Start's effectiveness in meeting the needs of DoDEA students and families. The DoDEA Sure Start Parent Questionnaire measures the satisfaction level of parents/sponsors of students enrolled in DoDEA Sure Start programs. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Frequency:* Semi-Annually. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *OMB Desk Officer:* Ms. Sharon Mar. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Mar at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Comments may be e-mailed to Ms. Mar at *Sharon_Mar@omb.eop.gov* . You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. *DoD Clearance Officer:* Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15303 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Closed Meeting AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board

(DSB)Task Force on the National Nuclear Security Administration Strategic Plan for Advanced Computing will meet in closed session on August 18-19, 2008; at Los Alamos and Sandia in New Mexico. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LtCol Charles Lominac, USAF, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at *charles.lominac@osd.mil* , or via phone at

(703)571-0081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force shall conduct an evaluation of the strategic plan for advanced computing of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess the impact of using the planned capability for other National Security issues. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the **Federal Register** when the findings and recommendations of the August 18-19, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed above, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15252 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Closed Meeting AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board

(DSB)Task Force on the National Nuclear Security Administration Strategic Plan for Advanced Computing will meet in closed session on September 29-30, 2008; at SAIC, Arlington, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LtCol Charles Lominac, USAF, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at *charles.lominac@osd.mil* , or via phone at

(703)571-0081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force shall conduct an evaluation of the strategic plan for advanced computing of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess the impact of using the planned capability for other National Security issues. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decisionmaker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the **Federal Register** when the findings and recommendations of the September 29-30, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed above, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15253 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Closed Meeting AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board

(DSB)Task Force on the National Nuclear Security Administration Strategic Plan for Advanced Computing will meet in closed session on July 30-31, 2008; at LLNL in California FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LtCol Charles Lominac, USAF, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at *charles.lominac@osd.mil* , or via phone at

(703)571-0081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force shall conduct an evaluation of the strategic plan for advanced computing of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess the impact of using the planned capability for other National Security issues. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decisionmaker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the **Federal Register** when the findings and recommendations of the July 30-31, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed above, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8-15254 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [Docket ID: USAF-2008-0012] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Alter a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force is proposing to alter a system of records in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The changes will be effective on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Officer, Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, SAF/XCX, 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20330-1800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Novella Hill at

(703)696-6518. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted on June 24, 2008, to the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

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(e)and published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional information, contact the system manager.” F036 USAFA K System name: Admissions Records. System location: United States Air Force Academy (USAF Academy), CO 80840-5000. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Air Force Academy applicants, nominees, appointees, cadets, and Air Force Reserve officers not on active duty. Categories of records in the system: Data used in the candidate selection process for the U.S. Air Force Academy: High school records; admissions test scores; physical aptitude examination scores; high school extra curricular activities; medical qualification status; personal data records; Liaison Officer evaluations; teacher evaluations; drug abuse certificates; letters of recommendation; address; phone number; Social Security Number (SSN); race; height; weight; citizenship; military parents; candidate writing sample; nomination; preparatory school or college record, if applicable; pre-candidate questionnaires; pertinent information on assigned Liaison Officers; general correspondence; selection data on new classes; medical qualification at entry; candidate high school class rank and class size; Liaison Officer Evaluations; teacher evaluations; and drug abuse certificates. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; 10 U.S.C. 9331, Establishment; Superintendent; faculty; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): Used by Admissions Office, selection panels, Academy Board, Athletic Department and Preparatory School personnel for selection of cadets to attend the Preparatory School and the USAF Academy; to evaluate candidates for recommendation for civilian preparatory school scholarships, and to form the nucleus of the cadet record for candidates selected to attend the Academy. Used by Admissions Office to prepare evaluations of candidate's potential for submission to members of Congress and to schedule for medical examinations. Used to monitor training of Liaison Officers. Used to advise persons interested in the Academy of the name, address, and telephone number of their nearest Liaison Officer. To advise persons interested in the Academy of the name, address, and telephone number of their nearest Liaison Officer. Used to evaluate selection procedures of USAF Academy cadets, to assure that criteria for entering cadets are met and to procure various biographical information on incoming cadets for press releases. Used by Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) for possible AFROTC scholarship participation. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: Information may be disclosed to members of Congress in connection with nominations and appointments. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Liaison Officers may be disclosed to individuals interested in the Academy. Biographical information on incoming cadets may be used for press releases. The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ published at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper in file folders and electronic storage media. Retrievability: Retrieved by name and/or Social Security Number (SSN). Safeguards: Records are accessed by person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of their official duties and by authorized personnel who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets. Those in computer storage devices are protected by computer system software. Retention and disposal: Records on candidates who are not appointed are destroyed at the end of the admission cycle. Liaison Officers' records are destroyed upon separation or reassignment. Records are destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning. Computer records are destroyed by overwriting or degaussing. Records on candidates who are not appointed are destroyed after one year. Liaison Officers' records are destroyed upon separation or reassignment. Preparatory school records are destroyed when no longer needed. Records are destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning. Computer records are destroyed by overwriting or degaussing. System manager(s) and address: Director of Admissions, Technical Support Division (RRI), USAF Academy, CO 80840-5651. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information on themselves should address written inquiries to or visit the Director of Admissions, Technical Support Division (RRI), USAF Academy, CO 80840-5651. Written request should include full name, Social Security Number (SSN), and signed request. Visiting persons must properly establish their identity to the satisfaction of the Director of Admissions. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this system should address written requests to or visit the Director of Admissions, Technical Support Division (RRI), USAF Academy, CO 80840-5651. Written request should include full name, Social Security Number (SSN), and signed request. Visiting persons must properly establish their identity to the satisfaction of the Director of Admissions. Contesting record procedures: The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Educational institutions; automated system interfaces; the individual; College Entrance Examination Board; American College Testing scores; DoD Medical examinations records; letters of recommendation, members of U.S. Congress and Senate, teachers evaluations, Liaison Officers Evaluations and personnel records. Exemptions claimed for the system: Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source. An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1),

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(e)and published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional information, contact the system manager. [FR Doc. E8-15259 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [Docket ID: USAF-2008-0013] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force is proposing to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The changes will be effective on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Officer, Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, SAF/XCISI, 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20330-1800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Novella Hill at

(703)696-6518. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted on June 25, 2008 to the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427). Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. F036 AETC J System name: College Scholarship Program (CSP). System location: Central records maintained at the College Scholarship Program (CSP), HQ AFROTC/RRUC, 551 East Maxwell Boulevard, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112-6106. Categories of individuals covered by the system: High school students or graduates who apply for the CSP. Categories of records in the system: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC) administrative unit; applicant's address; AFROTC detachment located at the educational institution to be attended by the applicant; AFROTC detachment which the applicant desires to attend; Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFJROTC) unit attended by applicant; college entrance examination board scores; applicant's class standing and size of class; applicant's disqualification causes; personal interview actions and associated waivers as required; applicant's medical status; applicant's full name; AFROTC program qualification; applicant's medical remedial requirements; applicant's scholarship status; applicant's Social Security Number (SSN); applicant's test qualification; civil air patrol wing attended; applicant's high school and address; applicant's high school placement; applicant's grade point average; applicant's telephone number; applicant's date of birth; applicant's statement of understanding and intent; medical testing facility; AFROTC area admission counselor's areas of responsibilities; applicant's scholarship choices; AFROTC CSP scholarship selection board results; applicant's designated scholarship; civil involvement information and associated waivers as required; name of educational institution to be attended by applicant; applicant's high school principal evaluation; AFJROTC instructor evaluation of a cadet; English teacher's evaluation; Math teacher's evaluation; Science teacher's evaluation; high school transcripts; application forms. Computer generated summary data posted on the Air Force Officer Accessions Training School (AFOATS) restricted Web site viewed only by AFROTC detachments. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 2107, Financial Assistance Program for Specially Selected Members; Air Force Instruction 36-2011, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps; Executive Order 9897; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): Used by AFROTC scholarship program office and AFROTC detachments for processing and awarding of CSP scholarships; counseling applicants concerning application difficulties and problems; investigatory material compiled to determine suitability, eligibility and selection for a scholarship, and the recruiting of applicants into the AFROTC program. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the Department of Defense as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ published at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Maintained in file folders, visible file binders/cabinets, and electronic storage media. Retrievability: By name and Social Security Number (SSN). Safeguards: Records are accessed by custodian of the record system and by person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of their official duties who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets. Those in computer storage devices are protected by computer system software. All information is sent out through the U.S. Postal Service. Retention and disposal: Destroy after 1 year or when no longer needed whichever is sooner. Destroy by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating, or burning. Computer records are destroyed by erasing, deleting or overwriting. System manager(s) and address: Mr. Jack Sanders, Chief, College Scholarship Program, HQ AFROTC/RRUC, 551 East Maxwell Blvd., Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112-6106. Notification procedure: Applicants seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system can address written requests to or visit the Chief, College Scholarship Program, HQ AFROTC/RRUC, 551 East Maxwell Boulevard, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112-6106 or to the AFROTC Detachment Commander at location of assignment. Applicants must provide their full name, military-applicant status, and Social Security Number or military service number. Record access procedures: Applicants seeking access to information about themselves from CSP records can obtain assistance by writing to or visiting the Chief, College Scholarship Program, HQ AFROTC/RRUC, 551 East Maxwell Blvd., Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112-6106 or to the AFROTC Detachment Commander at location of assignment. Applicants must provide their full name, military-applicant status, and Social Security Number or military service number. Contesting record procedures: The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 33-332; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Information obtained from educational institutions, automated system interfaces, police and investigating officers and from source documents such as reports. Exemptions claimed for the system: Portions of this system which fall within 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5) are exempt from the following provisions of title 5 U.S.C. 552a: Sections (c)(3); (d); (e)(4), (g), (h), and

(f)of the Act, but only to the extent that disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source. An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3),

(c)and

(e)and published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional information, contact the system manager. [FR Doc. E8-15266 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Application Concerning Broad Spectrum Antibacterial Compounds AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent Application No. 11/464,001 entitled “Broad Spectrum Antibacterial Compounds,” filed August 11, 2006. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US06/031550). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, ATTN: Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney,

(301)619-7808. For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment,

(301)619-6664, both at telefax

(301)619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting, reducing or preventing growth of or destroying bacteria of at least one bacterial strain which comprises contacting the bacteria with the compounds disclosed herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating, inhibiting or preventing an infection or intoxication caused by bacteria of at least one bacterial strain in a subject and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the compounds disclosed herein. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15322 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Intent To Grant an Exclusive License of a U.S. Government-Owned Patent AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(I)(i), announcement is made of the intent to grant an exclusive, royalty-bearing, revocable license to U.S. Provisional Patent S.N. 60/965,693, filed August 03, 2007, entitled “Neutralizing Human IgG1 Monoclonal Antibodies Specific for Vaccinia Virus Proteins,” and foreign rights to BioFactura, Inc., with its principal place of business at 9700 Great Seneca Highway, Rockville, Maryland 20850. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, ATTN: Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment,

(301)619-6664. For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney,

(301)619-7808, both at telefax

(301)619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Anyone wishing to object to the grant of this license can file written objections along with supporting evidence, if any, 15 days from the date of this publication. Written objections are to be filed with the Command Judge Advocate (see ADDRESSES ). Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15321 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Advisory Committee Meeting Notice AGENCY: Department of the Army, DOD. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 102-3.140 through 160, the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting: *Name of Committee:* Distance Learning/Training Technology Subcommittee. *Date:* July 22-23, 2008. *Place:* U.S. Army Signal Center at Fort Gordon, GA, LandWarNet eUniversity Facility, Bldg 29610, Fort Gordon, GA 30905. *Time:* 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (July 22, 2008). 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (July 23, 2008). *Proposed Agenda:* Starting point of the meeting will be an overview of the LandWarNet eUniversity followed up discussions on the use of technology to enhance the learning environment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information, please contact Ms. Amy Loughran at *amy.loughran@us.army.mil* or

(757)788-2155. Written submissions are to be submitted to the following address: Distance Learning/Training Technology Subcommittee, ATTN: Alternate Designated Federal Officer (Loughran), 5 Fenwick Road, Building 161, Room 108, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting of the Advisory subcommittee is open to the public. Attendance will be limited to those persons who have notified the Advisory Subcommittee Management Office at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting of their intention to attend. *Filing Written Statement:* Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140d, the Committee is not obligated to allow the public to speak, however, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Subcommittees. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Alternate Designated Federal Officer

(ADFO)at the address listed (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ). Written statements not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, may not be provided to or considered by the subcommittees until its next meeting. The ADFO will review all timely submissions with the Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to the members of the respective subcommittee before the meeting. After reviewing written comments, the Chairperson and the ADFO may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The ADFO, in consultation with the Chairperson, may allot a specific amount of time for the members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15328 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Army Science Board 2008 Summer Study Meeting AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 102-3. 140 through 160), the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting: *Name of Committee:* Army Science Board (ASB). *Date(s) of Summer Study Meeting:* July 14-24, 2008. *Time(s) of Meeting:* 0800-1700, July 14, 2008. 0800-1500, July 23, 2008. *Place of Meeting:* Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, 100 Academy Drive, Irvine, CA 92617. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Persistent Communications, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

(CSR)and LandWarNet 2 studies, contact Ms. Anorme Anim, 703-604-7465; for information on the Information Operations study, contact LTC James Mayer, 703-695-4627; for information on the Generating Force Consensus study, contact Mr. Justin Bringhurst, 703-604-7468; for information on the Institutionalization of Innovative Army Organizations study, contact MAJ Stephen Thomas, 865-574-8898. Army Science Board Studies Coordinator: Ms. Vivian Baylor, 703-604-7472. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Proposed Agenda:* The Army Science Board FY08 studies meet on July 14, 2008 and on July 23, 2008 at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, CA. Subcommittees may meet July 15-22, as necessary. Purpose of the meetings will be to finalize findings and recommendations in preparation for the final briefout to the study sponsors and senior Army leadership on Thursday, July 24, 2008. *Filing Written Statement:* Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140d, the Committee is not obligated to allow the public to speak; however, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the subcommittees. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer

(DFO)at the address detailed below. Written statements not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, may not be provided to or considered by the subcommittees until its next meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the subcommittee Chairs and ensure they are provided to the specific subcommittee members before the meeting. After reviewing written comments, the subcommittee Chairs and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during a future open meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the subcommittee Chairs, may allot a specific amount of time for the members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion. Written submissions are to be submitted to the following address: Army Science Board, ATTN: Designated Federal Officer, 2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 11500, Arlington, VA 22202-3911. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15326 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy

(USMA)AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place: 1. *Name of Committee:* United States Military Academy Board of Visitors. 2. *Date:* Thursday, July 17, 2008. 3. *Time:* 1 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting will need to show photo identification in order to gain access to the meeting location. All participants are subject to security screening. 4. *Location:* Building 600 (Taylor Hall), Superintendent's Conference Room. 5. *Purpose of the Meeting:* This is the 2008 Summer Meeting of the USMA Board of Visitors (BoV). Members of the Board will be provided updates on Academy issues. 6. *Agenda:* The Academy leadership will provide the Board updates on the following: Military Training and Instruction, Residential Communities Initiative (RCI), and Accreditation. 7. *Public's Accessibility to the Meeting:* Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. 8. *Committee's Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact:* Ms. Cynthia Kramer,

(845)938-5078, *Cynthia.kramer@us.army.mil.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement with the USMA Board of Visitors. Written statements should be sent to the Designated Federal Officer

(DFO)at: United States Military Academy, Office of the Secretary of the General Staff (MASG), 646 Swift Road, West Point, NY 10996-1905 or faxed to the Designated Federal Officer

(DFO)at

(845)938-3214. Written statements must be received no later than five working days prior to the next meeting in order to provide time for member consideration. By rule, no member of the public attending open meetings will be allowed to present questions from the floor or speak to any issue under consideration by the Board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cynthia Kramer,

(845)938-5078 (fax: 845-938-3214) or via e-mail: *Cynthia.kramer@us.army.mil.* Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15325 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Fish Hatching Method and Apparatus AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. 7,094,417 entitled “Fish Hatching Method and Apparatus,” issued August 22, 2006; and U.S. Patent Application No. 11/340,757 entitled, “Fish Hatching Method and Apparatus,” filed January 27, 2006, which is a divisional of U.S. Patent No. 7,094,417. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US01/25657). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, ATTN: Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-ZA-J, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney,

(301)619-7808. For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment,

(301)619-6664, both at telefax

(301)619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The invention is a method and kit for conducting a rapid toxicity test. Methods and kits according to the invention include an animal or plant species in diapause. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15323 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patents Concerning Prophylactic and Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. 6,451,309 entitled “Prophylactic and Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies,” issued September 17, 2002; and U.S. Patent No. 6,620,412 entitled, “Prophylactic and Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies,” issued September 16, 2003, which is a continuation of U.S. Patent No. 6,451,309. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US01/04520). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, ATTN: Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney,

(301)619-7808. For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment,

(301)619-6664, both at telefax

(301)619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this application are described vaccinia monoclonal antibodies. Also provided are mixtures of antibodies of the present invention, as well as methods of using individual antibodies or mixtures thereof for the detection, prevention, and/or therapeutic treatment of vaccinia virus infections in vitro and in vivo. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15324 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-228-0015] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Army, PA/FOIA Division, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vicki Short at

(703)428-6508. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record system being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. A0614-100/200 USAREC System name: Recruiter Identification/Assignment Records (July 27, 1993, 58 FR 40115). Changes: System ID Delete entry and replace with “A0614-100/200 TRADOC”. System location: Delete entry and replace with “U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725.” Categories of records in the system: Correct the spelling of therefor to “therefore”. Authority for maintenance of the system: Delete entry and replace with “5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of Army; AR 614-100, Officer Assignment Policies, Details, and Transfers; AR 614-200, Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).” Storage: Delete entry and replace with “Paper records and electronic storage media.” Safeguards: Correct the spelling of therefor to “therefore”. System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with “U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, *ATTN:* Director, Personnel, Administration and Logistics, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725. Requests should contain full name, Social Security Number (SSN), military status, duty or home address, and signature. In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If an unsworn declaration is executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” If an unsworn declaration is executed outside the United States, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, *ATTN:* Director, Personnel, Administration and Logistics, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726. Requests should contain full name, Social Security Number (SSN), military status, duty or home address, and signature. In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If an unsworn declaration is executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” If an unsworn declaration is executed outside the United States, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” A0614-100/200 TRADOC System name: Recruiter Identification/Assignment Records. System location: U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Soldiers who are considered for, are assigned, or have been assigned to recruiting duty. Categories of records in the system: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), rank, MOS, qualifications; duty station preference, unit of assignment and reporting date; recruiter identification number; if either not selected for or relieved from recruiting duty, record includes reasons therefore and other relevant information. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental regulations; 10 U.S.C., Secretary of Army; AR 614-100, Officer Assignment Policies, Details, and Transfers; AR 614-200, Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To evaluate recruiter production, assign recruiting objectives, ensure that previously relieved recruiters are not assigned to recruiting duties, and to render personnel and management reports. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media. Retrievability: By individual's surname and four digit recruiter identification number. Safeguards: Records are maintained in area accessible only to properly screened and trained personnel having official need therefore; paper records are stored in locked file cabinets. Retention and disposal: Both automated and manual records are retained so long as individual is assigned to recruiting duty and for 6 years thereafter, following which records are destroyed by erasing and/or shredding. System manager(s) and address: U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, *ATTN:* Director, Personnel, Administration and Logistics, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725. Requests should contain full name, Social Security Number (SSN), military status, duty or home address, and signature. In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If an unsworn declaration is executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” If an unsworn declaration is executed outside the United States, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, *ATTN:* Director, Personnel, Administration and Logistics, Building 1307, 3rd Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726. Requests should contain full name, Social Security Number (SSN), military status, duty or home address, and signature. In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If an unsworn declaration is executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” If an unsworn declaration is executed outside the United States, it shall read “I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).” Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From U.S. Army Military Personnel Center (Enlisted Distribution Division), individual's unit commander, other Army records and reports. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E8-15348 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-2008-0017] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice to amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22325-3905. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vicki Short at

(703)428-6508. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record system being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(c)and

(e)and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information contact the system manager. [FR Doc. E8-15256 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-2008-0016] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is proposing to amend a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-FPZ, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22325-3905. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Dickerson,

(703)428-6513. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the records systems being amended are set forth below followed by the notices, as amended, published in their entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: June 30, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. A0095-2d TRADOC-ATC System name: Individual Flight Records Folder (September 6, 2000, 65 FR 53989). Changes: System name: Delete entry and replace with “Air Traffic Controller/Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technician Records.” System location: Delete entry of second paragraph and replace with “Segments are located at Army Air Traffic Control facilities (airfields, stagefields, and heliports) and other aviation units requiring Air Traffic Controller and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technician personnel. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of record systems notices.” Categories of records in the system: Delete entry and replace with “Name, Social Security Number (SSN), Air Traffic Controller and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technician qualifications and certifications, training/proficiency data and ratings, date assigned to current facility, and similar relevant documents.” Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 49 U.S.C. 313-1421, Transportation; Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Storage: Paper records in file folders and/or cards and electronic storage media. Safeguards: Delete entry and replace with “Records are maintained in secure areas available only to designated persons having official need for the record. Automated systems employ computer hardware/software safeguard features and controls.” Retention and disposal: Delete entry and replace with “Destroy records in 75 years.” System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with “Commander, U.S. Army Aviation Warfighting Center, ATTN: ATZQ-IS, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Air Traffic Control facility where assigned or Commander, Air Traffic Services Command, ATTN: AFATS-CS-A, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000. Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), details which will facilitate locating the records, current address and signature.” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Air Traffic Control facility where assigned or Commander, Air Traffic Services Command, ATTN: AFATS-CS-A, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000. Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number, details which will help locate the records, current address, and signature.” A0095-2d TRADOC-ATC System name: Air Traffic Controller/Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technician Records. System location: Primary location: U.S. Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000. Segments are located at Army Air Traffic Control facilities (airfields, stagefields, and heliports) and other aviation units requiring Air Traffic Controller and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technician personnel. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of record systems notices. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Air Traffic Controllers and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technicians employed by the Department of the Army. Categories of records in the system: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, Air Traffic Controller and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technician qualifications and certifications, training/proficiency data and ratings, date assigned to current facility, and similar relevant documents. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C.3013, Secretary of the Army; 49 U.S.C. 313-1421, Transportation; Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To determine proficiency of Air Traffic Controllers and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Technicians and the reliability of the Air Traffic Control system operations within the Department of the Army. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: Information may be disclosed to the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and similar authorities in connection with aircraft accidents, incidents, or traffic violations. The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of system of record notices also apply to this record system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders and/or cards and electronic storage media. Retrievability: Manually by individual surname; automated records are retrieved by name, plus any numeric identifier such as date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), or Army serial number. Safeguards: Records are maintained in secure areas available only to designated persons having official need for the record. Automated systems employ computer hardware/software safeguard features and controls. Retention and disposal: Destroy records in 75 years. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Aviation Warfighting Center, ATTN: ATZQ-IS, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Air Traffic Control facility where assigned or Commander, Air Traffic Services Command, ATTN: AFATS-CS-A, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000. Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), details which will facilitate locating the records, current address and signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Air Traffic Control facility where assigned or Commander, Air Traffic Services Command, ATTN: AFATS-CS-A, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000. Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number (SSN), details which will help locate the records, current address, and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, contesting contents, and appealing initial determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual, individual's supervisor, Army or Federal Aviation Administration physicians, Air Traffic Control Facility Personnel Status Reports (DA Form 3479-6-R), and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Personnel Certification Record. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E8-15257 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-2008-0018] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice To Amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22325-3905. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vicki Short at

(ORS)(August 21, 2001, 66 FR 43847). Changes: Change System Identifier to “A0190-45 OPMG”. System name: Delete entry and replace with “Military Police Reporting System (MPRS). A0190-45 OMPG System name: Military Police Reporting System (MPRS). System location: Decentralized to Army installations which created the Military Police Report. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of systems of records notices. The official copy of the military police report and other law enforcement related documents may be sent to the U.S. Army Crime Records Center, 6010 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5585. Automated records of the Military Police Report are maintained in the Offense Reporting System

(ORS)ORS-2 program managed by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, 400 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0400. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Any individual who is the subject, victim, complainant, witness, or suspect in a criminal, civil, or traffic offense. Categories of records in the system: Criminal information or investigative files involving the Army which may consist of military police reports or similar reports containing investigative data, supporting or sworn statements, affidavits, provisional passes, receipts for prisoners or detained persons, reports of action taken, and disposition of cases. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 18 U.S.C. 44, Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act; 28 U.S.C. 534, Uniform Crime Reporting Act; 42 U.S.C. 10606, Victims Rights and Restitution Act of 1990; DoD Directive 10310.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; Army Regulation 190-45, Military Police Law Enforcement Reporting, and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To provide detailed information necessary for Army officials and commanders to discharge their responsibilities for maintaining discipline, law, and order through investigation of complaints and incidents and possible criminal prosecution, civil court action, or regulatory order. This system contains information which may be used, as permitted by the Privacy Act and other pertinent laws, for employee personnel actions and determinations concerning, but not limited to security clearances, recruitment, retention, and placement. Statistical data are derived from individual reports and stored in automated media at major Army commands and Headquarters, Department of the Army, for the purposes of

(1)developing crime trends by major categories (e.g., crimes against persons, drug crimes, crimes against property, fraud crimes, and other offenses);

(2)developing law enforcement and crime prevention programs to reduce or deter crime within Army communities; and

(3)to satisfy statutory reporting requirements. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: Information may be disclosed to federal, state, and local (including Foreign Government) agencies for investigation and prosecution when cases are either within their jurisdiction or when concurrent jurisdiction applies. These include: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Magistrates. To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense. The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media. Retrievability: By individual's name, date of birth, Social Security Number, and case number. Safeguards: Access to information is controlled; limited to authorized personnel having official need therefore. Terminals are under supervision control from unauthorized use. Access to information is also controlled by a system of assigned passwords for authorized users of terminals. Retention and disposal: Criminal investigations data/information is sent to the Crime Records Center where it is retained 40 years after date of final report, all other data/information in the file is destroyed after 5 years. System manager(s) and address: Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, 400 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0400. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Crime Records Center, 6010 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5585. Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number, date and place of the incident. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Crime Records Center, 6010 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5585. Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number, date and place of the incident. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual; witnesses; victims; Military Police and/or U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command special agents; informants; investigative and law enforcement persons of Federal, state, local and foreign government agencies; any source that may supply pertinent information. Exemptions claimed for the system: Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the agency which performs as its principle function any activity pertaining to the enforcement of criminal laws. An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3),

(c)and

(e)and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information contact the system manager. [FR Doc. E8-15258 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-2008-0014] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice To Alter a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is proposing to alter a system of records in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The proposed action will be effective on August 6, 2008 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy Office, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22325-3905. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vicki Short at

(703)428-6508. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on June 25, 2008, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(MWR)Command, geographic data centers, installations and activities Army-wide. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of systems of records notices.” Categories of individuals covered by the system: Delete entry and replace with “Morale, Welfare and Recreation

(MWR)Non-appropriated Fund

(NAF)employees, military personnel, their families, other members of the military community, certain DoD civilian employees and their families overseas, certain military personnel of foreign nations and their families, personnel authorized to use Army-sponsored Morale, Welfare, Recreation

(MWR)Command, geographic data centers, installations and activities Army-wide. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of systems of records notices. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Morale, Welfare and Recreation

(MWR)Non-appropriated Fund

(MWR)services, Child Development Services, youth services, athletic and recreational services, Armed Forces Recreation Centers, Army recreation machines, and/or to participate in MWR-type activities, to include sports, fitness programs, bingo games; professional entertainment groups recognized by the Armed Forces Entertainment; Army athletic team members; ticket holders of athletic events; units of national youth groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H Clubs. Categories of records in the system: Name, address, and other pertinent information of members, family members, participants, patrons, and other authorized users. Employee data that includes, name, pay grade, pay rate, SSN, work center, special pays, and payroll elections for the reporting of time and attendance; pay-out control sheets, duty station, dates and amount of bingo winnings paid, and Internal Revenue Forms W2-G and 5754, (Gambling Winnings and Statement by Person(s) Receiving Gambling Winnings); vendor information such as company name, address, point-of contact, pricing information, and contract numbers; contracting information to include name, address, phone number of the person(s) initiating the contract. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 26 U.S.C. 6041, Information at Source; DoD Directive 1015.2, Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR); DoD Instruction 1015.10, Program for Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR); AR 215-1, Morale, Welfare and Recreations Activities and Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentalities; AR 215-3, Nonappropriated Fund Personnel Policy; AR 215-4, Nonappropriated Fund Contracting; AR 608-10, Child Development Services and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To administer programs devoted to the mental and physical well-being of Army personnel and other authorized users; to document the approval and conduct of specific contests, shows, entertainment programs, sports activities/competitions, and other MWR-type activities and events sponsored or sanctioned by the Army. Information is used for registration; reservations; track participation; pass management; report attendance; record sales transactions; maintain billing for individual households; collect payments; collect and report time and attendance of employees; process credit cards, personal checks, and debit cards; create and manage budgets; order and receive supplies and services; provide child care services reports; track inventory; and issue catered event contracts. Information will be used to market and promote similar MWR type activities conducted by other DoD organizations. To provide a means of paying, recording, accounting, reporting, and controlling expenditures and merchandise inventories associated with retail operations, rentals, and activities such as bingo games. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained are not generally disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) except as follows: To the Internal Revenue Service to report all monies and items of merchandise paid to winners of games whose one-time winnings are $1,200 or more. The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media. Retrievability: By household number, name, Social Security Number (SSN), employee PIN number, receipt number, contract number, product code or budget revision number. Safeguards: Records are kept in datacenter facilities that are secured 24 hours a day with restricted access. Data access is restricted to specific individuals with a business “need-to-know” or having an official need therefore. Retention and disposal: Bingo records are maintained on-site for four years and then shipped to a Federal Records Center for storage for an additional three years. After seven years, records are destroyed. All other documents are destroyed after 2 years, unless required for current operation. System manager(s) and address: Commander, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command, 4700 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302-4414. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation at the installation or activity where assigned. Individuals must provide name, rank, Social Security Number (SSN), proof of identification and any other pertinent information necessary. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation at the installation or activity where assigned. Individuals must provide name, rank, Social Security Number (SSN), proof of identification and any other pertinent information necessary. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual patron via written forms or verbal interview; Defense Civilian Personnel Data System; time clerks; time-clocks; Vendors; inventory control sheets; contracts and sales transaction receipts. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E8-15296 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare a Joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Corte Madera Creek Flood Control Project, Marin County, CA AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) authorized through the Flood Control Act of 1962, Public Law No. 87-4, 87th Congress, 2nd Session, approved October 23, 1962, and amended by Section 204 of Pub. L. No. 89-789, the Flood Control Act of 1966, and the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, will address channel modification opportunities to Unit 4 of Corte Madera Creek, Marin County, CA. The purpose of the Corte Madera Creek Flood Control Project is to provide flood risk management for Corte Madera Creek, from the upstream end of the existing Unit 3 concrete channel to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at the border of Ross and San Anselmo. Although Units 1, 2, and 3 channel modifications were completed in 1971, public concerns led to a delay in the planned actions for Unit 4. In 1996, Marin County requested the completion of Unit 4 by the Corps, and damages incurred by the December 2005 flood have also renewed public interest in finding solutions to minimize the risk of future floods. Since 1971, additional technical studies were conducted that provide another opportunity to formulate and review new alternatives in order to complete the project. This is a notice of intent to prepare a joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) to consider all reasonable alternatives and to evaluate potential impacts associated with the proposed actions. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the lead agency for this project under the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)and Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 9 is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). DATES: A public scoping meeting will be held on July 23, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Written comments from all interested parties must be received by August 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: The scoping meeting will be held at the Drakes Landing Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing, Greenbrae, CA 94904. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions and comments regarding the proposed action and NEPA aspects of the study can be addressed to Ms. Nancy Ferris at

(415)503-6865, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, 1455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. For questions concerning the CEQA aspects of the study, contact Jack Curley at

(415)499-3051, County of Marin, P.O. Box 4186, San Rafael, CA 94913. All written comments can also be faxed to

(415)503-6692 or sent electronically to *SPNETPA@usace.army.mil.* Further information is also available on the project Web site at *http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/cortemaderacreek/index.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following section will address the study area, recent development of technical studies, and some of the alternatives that will be addressed in this study. *1. Background.* Corte Madera Creek drains an area of approximately 28 square miles in Marin County, CA, and discharges into the San Francisco Bay just nine miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Units 1, 2, and 3 extend from San Francisco Bay through the communities of Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, and Ross. Unit 4 extends from the Lagunitas Road Bridge, near the upstream terminus of Unit 3, to the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Bridge right before the Ross/San Anselmo town line. The project was originally authorized in 1962 and construction for Units 1, 2, and 3 were completed by 1971. Unit 4 of the original project was not started due to a series of design changes, transfer of district ownership, property litigation, and lack of public support. Unit 3 was built so that it could be modified with the future design plans of Unit 4, such that changes to the Unit 3 channel would also be evaluated if implementation of project construction in Unit 4 caused flooding downstream. The Corps has conducted additional studies focused on evaluating the design performance of Units 3 and 4 since 1971. These studies have identified the unsmooth transition between Units 3 and 4 created by the existing Denil fish ladder, the narrow channel condition on the east and west bank, and the Lagunitas Road Bridge as constrictions to flood flow. The replacement of Lagunitas Road Bridge is an option that is being evaluated by the Town of Ross and is not currently part of this federal project. The following proposed action seeks to address the issues associated with the current channel capacity of Unit 4. *2. Proposed Action.* The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District propose to manage flood risk along Corte Madera Creek, downstream of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The proposed action may include changes to the existing design of Unit 3 to ensure a total project design capacity. The alternatives evaluated will be developed in consideration of fish passage for threatened and endangered fish species that migrate through the project area. *3. Project Alternatives.* The following represent a minimum of the alternatives that will be evaluated in the EIS/EIR regarding the proposed project to increase flood flow capacity, in addition to considering the improvement of fish passage and bank stability in Corte Madera Creek. The possibility of hybrid alternatives representing a combination of measures will also be evaluated: a. *No action.* Under this alternative, the current conditions would be retained at Units 3 and 4, and flood capacity would remain unchanged at approximately 3,200 cfs (cubic feet per second). Under these existing conditions, excess flood flows would pass outside the channel onto a residential floodplain. The no action alternative would be considered as a baseline in evaluating other alternatives. b. *Minimum action.* This alternative addresses the existing Denil fish ladder which exacerbates flooding in the Unit 4 channel and is inadequate for fish passage. The existing ladder would be replaced with a concrete pool-and-chute fish ladder, with a proposed location within the upstream length of the Unit 3 concrete channel. Other design considerations include meeting current fish passage criteria as established by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services

(NMFS)restrictions on the height of vertical leaps. The estimated flood flow capacity of Unit 4 would depend on the design of the replacement fish ladder. c. *Unit 4 structural design alternative.* In addition to the minimum action, flood risk management measures proposed for Unit 4 include

(1)Installing vertical wall configurations that would widen the channel and increase the maximum flood flow capacity to approximately 5,100-5,400 cfs, depending on the specific design;

(2)constructing a bypass culvert adjacent to Lagunitas Bridge that would convey high flows from the bridge to the beginning of the concrete channel, with capacity ranging from 300-1,300 cfs depending on the type of culvert structure;

(3)installing temporary or permanent low floodwalls or landscape berms;

(4)enlarging the sediment basin immediately downstream of Lagunitas Bridge, which would decrease the water surface profile downstream and increase flood flow capacity;

(5)creating a natural channel bottom with natural grade protection that would accommodate a flow rate of approximately 5,400 cfs; and

(6)implementing grade control in order to stabilize the stream bottom. d. *Unit 3-4 structural design alternative.* Measures that are proposed to modify the junction between Unit 3 and 4 include

(1)Replacing the existing fish ladder with a natural grade roughened rock channel between the Unit 3 and 4 transition, which would allow for fish passage while increasing flood flow capacity to 4,900 cfs and improving conveyance into the existing concrete channel;

(2)bank regrading and use of biotechnical bank stabilization techniques involving such natural materials as native vegetation, logs, and woody debris; and

(3)installing concrete wing walls to facilitate flood flows into the stream channel. e. *Non-structural alternative.* The non-structural plan would include expanding the existing floodplain by moving residential property through real estate acquisitions. *4. Environmental Considerations.* In all cases, pursuant to NEPA and CEQA guidelines, environmental considerations will include human health, riparian habitat, improving fish passage and fish habitat, geophysical impacts, air quality, hazards, noise, utilities and service systems, transportation, land use and planning, historic and cultural resources, aesthetics, recreation, social and economic effects, as well as other potential environmental issues of concern. *5. Scoping Process.* The Corps and the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking participation of all interested federal, state, and local agencies, Native American groups, and other interested private organizations or individuals through this public notice. The public scoping meeting will be held in Greenbrae, CA (see DATES ). Any changes to the date, time, or location will be published in the local newspaper or provided by mail to those requesting information. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit comments and questions regarding the potential impacts, environmental issues, and the alternatives that should be discussed in the EIS/EIR. Public participation will help define the scope of the environmental analysis, identify other significant issues, provide other relevant information, and recommend mitigation measures, where possible. The public comment period closes on August 6, 2008. *6. Availability of EIS.* The public will have an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed alternatives after the draft EIS/EIR is released. Craig W. Kiley, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Commanding. [FR Doc. E8-15329 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-19-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Cancellation of the Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for TRIDENT Support Facilities Explosives Handling Wharf, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Silverdale, Kitsap County, WA; Correction AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy published a document in the **Federal Register** of June 30, 2008, announcing cancellation of the its notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for TRIDENT Support Facilities Explosives Handling Wharf, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Silverdale, Kitsap County, WA. The contact e-mail address for further information has changed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Spiller, Public Affairs Officer, Department of the Navy, Strategic Systems Programs, 2521 South Clark Street, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22202-3930, telephone: 703-601-9009, e-mail at: *ssppao@ssp.navy.mil.* Correction In the **Federal Register** of June 30, 2008, in FR Doc. E8-14810, make the following changes: 1. In the second column, on page 36847, correct the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT caption to read: “Mr. Jack Spiller, Public Affairs Officer, Department of the Navy, Strategic Systems Programs, 2521 South Clark Street, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22202-3930, telephone: 703-601-9009, e-mail at: *ssppao@ssp.navy.mil.* ” Dated: June 30, 2008. T.M. Cruz, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy. [FR Doc. E8-15304 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Record of Decision for Hawaii Range Complex AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice of Decision and Availability. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy (Navy), after carefully weighing the operational and environmental consequences of the proposed action, announces its decision to support and conduct current and emerging Department of Defense

(DoD)training and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in the Hawaii Range Complex (HRC), and upgrade or modernize range complex capabilities to enhance and sustain training and RDT&E. The Navy considered applicable Executive Orders, including an analysis of the environmental effects of its actions outside the United States or its territories under the provisions of Executive Order 12114 ( *Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions* ) and the requirements of Executive Order 12898 ( *Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations* ). The proposed action will be accomplished as set out in Alternative 3, described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) as the preferred alternative. Implementation of the preferred alternative could begin immediately. Because the Navy is required by section 5062 of Title 10 of the United States Code to organize, train, equip, and maintain combat-ready forces, ongoing training and RDT&E activities within the HRC will continue at current levels in the event that the proposed action is not implemented. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Record of Decision

(ROD)has been distributed to all those individuals who requested a copy of the Final EIS/OEIS and agencies and organizations that received a copy of the Final EIS/OEIS. The full text of the ROD is available for public viewing at *http://www.govsupport.us/navynepahawaii/downloads.aspx.* Single copies of the ROD will be made available upon request by contacting the Public Affairs Officer, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Attn: HRC EIS/OEIS ROD, P.O. Box 128, Kekaha, Hawaii 96752-0128; e-mail: *feis_hrc@govsupport.us* ; or calling the Public Affairs Officer at telephone: 866-767-3347. Dated: June 26, 2008. T.M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Administrative Law Division, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15246 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 5, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: July 1, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights

(PAIR)Program Assurances. *Frequency:* Other—Submitted once Prior to FY 2007, and thereafter only Upon the redesignation of the P&A. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions (primary), State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* * Responses:* 57. * Burden Hours:* 9.1. *Abstract:* Section 509 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (Act), and its implementing Federal Regulations at 34 CFR Part 381, require the PAIR grantees to submit an application to the RSA Commissioner in order to receive assistance under Section 509 of the Act. The Act requires that the application contain Assurances to which the grantee must comply. Section 509(f) of the Act specifies the Assurances. There are 57 PAIR grantees. All 57 grantees are required to be part of the protection and advocacy system in each State established under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 6041 et seq.). Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3752. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-401-0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E8-15317 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to

(202)395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response “Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., “Upward Bound Evaluation”]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: July 1, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Federal Student Aid *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Experimental Sites Initiative—Data Collection Instrument. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions Federal Government. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 109. *Burden Hours:* 1,650. *Abstract:* This data collection instrument will be used to collect specific information/performance data for the analysis of eight experiments. This effort will assist ED/Federal Student Aid in obtaining and compiling information to help determine change in the administration and delivery of Title IV programs. The experiments cover major financial aid processes. Institutions are given the flexibility to test different procedures to carry out the intent of regulations, whereby the Department can analyze the data and obtain information for Title IV regulatory and legislative changes. Thus, the Department needs this information in its on-going initiative to improve the financial aid delivery services to students and the postsecondary institutions they attend. Additionally, working with Congress, the Department can use this data to make informed decisions for future reauthorization. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3674. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-401-0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* . Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E8-15319 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Overview Information National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)—Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program—Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs)—Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year

(FY)2008. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Number: 84.133A-11. DATES: *Applications Available:* July 7, 2008. *Date of Pre-Application Meeting:* July 21, 2008. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* August 21, 2008. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description *Purpose of Program:* The purpose of the DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)). The approaches an applicant may take to meet this requirement are found in 34 CFR 350.40(b). Additional information on the DRRP program can be found at: *http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#DRRP.* *Priorities:* NIDRR has established two priorities for this competition. The *General DRRP Requirements* priority is from the notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published in the **Federal Register** on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25472). The *Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations* priority is from the notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published elsewhere in this issue of the **Federal Register** . *Absolute Priorities:* For FY 2008, these priorities are absolute priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) we consider only applications that meet these priorities. These priorities are: *General Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects

(DRRP)Requirements and Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations.* Note: The full text of each of these priorities is included in its notice of final priorities in the **Federal Register** and in the application package. *Program Authority:* 29 U.S.C. 762(g) and 764(a). *Applicable Regulations:*

(a)The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, and 97.

(b)The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 350.

(c)The notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published in the **Federal Register** on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25472).

(d)The notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published elsewhere in this issue of the **Federal Register** . Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education

(IHEs)only. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Discretionary grants. *Estimated Available Funds:* $1,070,000. *Estimated Range of Awards:* $355,999-$356,665. *Estimated Average Size of Awards:* $356,000. *Maximum Award:* We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $356,665 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the **Federal Register** . Note: The maximum amount includes direct and indirect costs. *Estimated Number of Awards:* 3. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 60 months. III. Eligibility Information 1. *Eligible Applicants:* States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. 2. *Cost Sharing or Matching:* Cost sharing is required by 34 CFR 350.62(a)(3)(i) and will be negotiated at the time of the grant award. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. *Address to Request Application Package:* You can obtain an application package via the Internet or from the Education Publications Center (ED Pubs). To obtain a copy via the Internet, use the following address: *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html.* To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write, fax, or call the following: Education Publications Center, P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Telephone, toll free: 1-877-433-7827. FAX:

(301)470-1244. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call, toll free: 1-877-576-7734. You can contact ED Pubs at its Web site, also: *http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html* or at its e-mail address: *edpubs@inet.ed.gov.* If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this competition as follows: CFDA Number 84.133A-11. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the person or team listed under *Alternative Format* in section VIII of this notice. 2. *Content and Form of Application Submission:* Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this competition. Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application) is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. We recommend that you limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 75 pages, using the following standards: • A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. • Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative. Single spacing may be used for titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs. • Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). The recommended page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support. However, the recommended page limit does apply to all of the application narrative section (Part III). The application package will provide instructions for completing all components to be included in the application. Each application must include a cover sheet (Standard Form 424); budget requirements (ED Form 524) and narrative budget justification; other required forms; an abstract, Human Subjects narrative, Part III narrative; resumes of staff; and other related materials, if applicable. 3. *Submission Dates and Times:* Applications Available: July 7, 2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting to discuss the priorities and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on July 21, 2008. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6026, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:

(202)245-7532 or by e-mail: *Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov.* Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 21, 2008. Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV.6. *Other Submission Requirements* in this notice. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice. 4. *Intergovernmental Review:* This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. 5. *Funding Restrictions:* We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. 6. *Other Submission Requirements:* Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section. a. *Electronic Submission of Applications.* Applications for grants under the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects competition, CFDA number 84.133A-11, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at *http://www.Grants.gov.* Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement. You may access the electronic grant application for the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects competition—CFDA number 84.133A-11 at *http://www.Grants.gov.* You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133A). Please note the following: • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. • Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not accept your application if it is received—that is, date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system—after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. • The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov. • You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this competition to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at *http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf.* • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see *http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp* ). These steps include:

(1)Registering your organization, a multi-part process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR);

(2)registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and

(3)getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see *http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf* ). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business days to complete. • You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format. • You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms—the SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424—have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance). • You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. • Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in this notice. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application). • We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date. *Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System:* If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it. If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice. If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted. Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system. *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement:* You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because— • You do not have access to the Internet; or • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; and • No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. Address and mail or fax your statement to: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2700. FAX:

(202)245-7323. Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice. b. *Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address: *By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA number 84.133A-11), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260; or *By mail through a commercial carrier:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA number 84.133A-11), 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506. Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1)A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4)Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1)A private metered postmark.

(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application. Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office. c. *Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA number 84.133A-11), 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department—

(1)You must indicate on the envelope and—if not provided by the Department—in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which you are submitting your application; and

(2)The Application Control Center will mail to you a notification of receipt of your grant application. If you do not receive this notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date, you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at

(202)245-6288. V. Application Review Information 1. *Selection Criteria:* The selection criteria for this competition are from 34 CFR 350.54 and are listed in the application package. 2. *Review and Selection Process:* Additional factors we consider in selecting an application for an award are as follows: The Secretary is interested in outcomes-oriented research or development projects that use rigorous scientific methodologies. To address this interest, applicants are encouraged to articulate goals, objectives, and expected outcomes for the proposed research or development activities. Proposals should describe how results and planned outputs are expected to contribute to advances in knowledge, improvements in policy and practice, and public benefits for individuals with disabilities. Applicants should propose projects that are designed to be consistent with these goals. We encourage applicants to include in their application a description of how results will measure progress towards achievement of anticipated outcomes (including a discussion of measures of effectiveness), the mechanisms that will be used to evaluate outcomes associated with specific problems or issues, and how the proposed activities will support new intervention approaches and strategies. Submission of the information identified in this section V. 2. *Review and Selection Process* is voluntary, except where required by the selection criteria listed in the application package. VI. Award Administration Information 1. *Award Notices:* If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notification (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. *Administrative and National Policy Requirements:* We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. *Reporting:* At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.* Note: NIDRR will provide information by letter to grantees on how and when to submit the final performance report. 4. *Performance Measures:* To evaluate the overall success of its research program, NIDRR assesses the quality of its funded projects through review of grantee performance and products. Each year, NIDRR examines a portion of its grantees to determine: • The percentage of newly-awarded NIDRR projects that are multi-site, collaborative, controlled studies of interventions and programs. • The number of accomplishments (e.g., new or improved tools, methods, discoveries, standards, interventions, programs, or devices) developed or tested with NIDRR funding that have been judged by expert panels to be of high quality and to advance the field. • The average number of publications per award based on NIDRR-funded research and development activities in refereed journals. • The percentage of new grants that include studies funded by NIDRR that assess the effectiveness of interventions, programs, and devices using rigorous methods. NIDRR uses information submitted by grantees as part of their Annual Performance Reports

(APRs)in support of these performance measures. Updates on the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993

(GPRA)indicators, revisions, and methods appear on the NIDRR Program Review Web site: *http://www.neweditions.net/pr/commonfiles/pmconcepts.htm.* Grantees should consult this site on a regular basis to obtain details and explanations on how NIDRR programs contribute to the advancement of the Department's long-term and annual performance goals. VII. Agency Contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026, PCP, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:

(202)245-7532 or by e-mail: *Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov.* If you use a TDD, call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. VIII. Other Information *Alternative Format:* Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the Grants and Contracts Services Team, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5075, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2550. Telephone:

(202)245-7363. If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll-free, at 1-800-877-8339. *Electronic Access to This Document:* You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.* To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(FY)2008. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Number: 84.287N. DATES: *Applications Available:* July 7, 2008. *Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply:* July 21, 2008. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* August 12, 2008. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* September 15, 2008. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description *Purpose of Program:* The purpose of the High-Quality Supplemental Educational Services and After-School Partnerships Demonstration competition is to encourage the establishment or expansion of partnerships between supplemental educational services

(SES)programs and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) projects in order to increase the academic achievement of low-income students in Title I schools 1 identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring. Through this competition, the Department will fund projects that will serve as national models of how these two federally authorized after-school initiatives can be coordinated so that a greater number of students enroll in, participate in, and complete academic after-school services that improve their achievement in reading and mathematics. 1 A Title I school is a school that receives funds under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended. SES programs, authorized under section 1116(e) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (ESEA), provide free academic instruction to students from low-income families who attend a Title I school in the second year of improvement, in corrective action, or in restructuring. SES programs provide tutoring, remediation, and other research-based educational interventions that are consistent with the content and instruction used by the local educational agency

(LEA)and aligned with the State's academic content standards. The 21stCCLC program, authorized under Title IV, Part B of the ESEA, provides opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that offer academic enrichment, including tutorial services, to help students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools, meet State and local academic achievement standards in core academic subjects. The program also provides a broad array of additional services and activities for students and their families that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students. Centers can be located in elementary or secondary schools or other similarly accessible facilities. *Priorities:* This competition has one absolute priority and two invitational priorities within the absolute priority. *Absolute Priority:* This priority is an absolute priority. We are establishing this priority for the FY 2008 grant competition only, in accordance with section 437(d)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1). Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) we consider only applications that meet this priority. This priority is: *High-Quality Supplemental Educational Services and After-School Partnerships Demonstration.* *Background:* Under the ESEA, students in low-performing Title I schools across the country may be eligible to participate in the 21stCCLC and SES programs. Both programs provide after-school services designed to help raise students' academic achievement. Evidence indicates that participation in SES improves student academic achievement. A recent study by the RAND Corporation, supported by the U.S. Department of Education (Department), found that in five out of the seven large urban LEAs studied in which there were sufficient numbers of students to analyze the effects, students participating in SES showed statistically significant positive effects in both reading and mathematics achievement. 2 Additionally, a recent study of 35 quasi-experimental and experimental studies of after-school programs for at-risk youth found that after-school programs demonstrated positive effects on reading and mathematics achievement for students. 3 2 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, Policy and Program Studies Service. (2007). *State and Local Implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act, Volume I—Title I School Choice, Supplemental Educational Services, and Student Achievement,* Washington, DC: Author. 3 Lauer, *et al.* (2006). “Out-of-School-Time Programs: A Meta-Analysis of Effects for At-Risk Students,” *Review of Education Research,* vol. 76 (pp. 275-313). This priority will support innovative approaches to coordinating SES and 21stCCLC programs in order to increase and sustain students' participation in these programs and improve students' academic achievement. Through this priority, we will fund demonstration projects that coordinate the after-school academic and enrichment services of recipients of 21stCCLC local grants with the academic instruction of one or more State-approved SES providers, in an LEA that is identified by the State as in need of improvement or corrective action. The projects funded under this priority will develop strategies to coordinate the resources of the SES and 21stCCLC programs so that

(1)greater numbers of students in the LEA enroll in and benefit from intensive, standards-based academic services, and

(2)the projects will be sustained after the grant period ends. We believe that coordinating the Federal investments in the SES and 21stCCLC programs has the potential to strengthen the quality and intensity of services available to students by leveraging the resources of the two programs and providing services that meet a wide range of academic and after-school needs of students and families. *Priority:* To meet this priority, the proposed project must be designed to—

(1)Serve as a national model that provides innovative approaches to after-school services by coordinating the academic services offered by SES programs with the after-school services offered by 21stCCLC programs in a manner that is designed to result in significant gains in reading and mathematics achievement among low-income students who are at greatest risk of not meeting challenging State academic standards;

(2)Provide or coordinate intensive academic after-school services to students who attend a Title I school in the LEA that is in its second year of improvement, in corrective action, or in restructuring, under section 1116 of the ESEA.

(3)Increase the number of students in the LEA receiving academic after-school services designed to improve their academic achievement;

(4)Provide or coordinate academic after-school services that are consistent with the instructional program of the LEA served and aligned with the academic standards of the State in which the LEA is located; and

(5)Collect data on student eligibility, enrollment, and participation in the academic after-school services provided by the project, as well as pre- and post-intervention test data to assess the effectiveness of the project on improving the academic achievement of student participants. The activities conducted by the proposed project to meet the requirements in paragraphs

(1)through

(5)of this priority can include, but are not limited to, the following: project planning, coordination, and administration; data collection, program evaluation, and information sharing among partners; and outreach services to parents and students. *Invitational Priorities:* Within this absolute priority, we are particularly interested in applications that address one or both of the following invitational priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1) we do not give an application that meets these invitational priorities a competitive or absolute preference over other applications. These priorities are:

(1)*Academic After-School Services for High School Students.* *Background:* High school students are less likely to participate in SES and 21stCCLC programs than students in earlier grades. According to recent data, only one-third of LEAs required to offer SES to eligible high school students actually did so, compared to 90 percent and 96 percent of LEAs, respectively, required to offer SES to eligible elementary and middle school students. 4 Similar difficulties exist in achieving high participation rates for high school students in the 21stCCLC program. Of the 1.4 million students served in 21stCCLC centers, less than 10 percent are high school students. Even though after-school opportunities are available for high school students at 21stCCLC centers, less than five percent of LEAs with after-school programs report that high school students take advantage of these programs. 5 4 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Policy and Program Studies Service, *State and Local Implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act, Volume IV—Title I School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services: Interim Report,* Washington, D.C., 2008. 5 Data come from the 21st CCLC Program and Performance Information Collection System Database. *Priority:* To meet this priority, the proposed project must be designed to provide after-school services aimed at improving the academic achievement of high school students.

(2)*Faith-Based and Other Community Organizations as SES Providers.* *Background:* Faith-based and other community organizations have had significant participation in SES and 21stCCLC programs since their inception, as State-approved SES providers, as partners in providing outreach to parents and improving student participation in SES programs, and as recipients of local 21stCCLC grants. These organizations are often integral and vital parts of a community and can serve as high-quality providers of academic services for students, in part because they offer an attractive after-school option to parents because of their local and familiar presence in a community. *Priority:* To meet this priority, the applicant must include as a partner one or more SES providers that are faith-based or other community organizations. *Application Requirements:* An application under this competition must include the following:

(1)A list of partner entities, including one or more State-approved SES providers that meet the eligibility requirements, that will assist the applicant in coordinating or providing services.

(2)A memorandum of understanding between the applicant and all partner entities that

(i)describes the activities that each member of the group plans to carry out and

(ii)binds each member of the group to every statement and assurance made by the applicant in the application, as set forth in 34 CFR 75.128(b).

(3)A comprehensive plan that describes the design of the proposed project.

(4)A description of—

(a)The resources that will be used for the proposed project;

(b)The applicant's plan for the management of the proposed project, including planning, implementation, and oversight; and

(c)The applicant's plan for the evaluation of the proposed project. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be read and will not be considered for funding. *Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking:* Under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), the Department generally offers interested parties the opportunity to comment on proposed rules or regulations governing a program. Section 437(d)(1) of GEPA, however, allows the Secretary to exempt from rulemaking requirements regulations governing the first grant competition under a new or substantially revised program authority. This is the first grant competition for this program under the national activities authority in section 4202(a)(2) of the ESEA and, therefore, the priorities, requirements, and selection criteria governing this competition qualify for this exemption. In order to ensure timely grant awards, the Secretary has decided to forgo public comment on the eligibility requirements, priorities, application requirements, and selection criteria applicable to this competition under section 437(d)(1) of GEPA. These eligibility requirements, priorities, application requirements, and selection criteria will apply to the FY 2008 grant competition only. Program Authority: Section 4202(a)(2) of the ESEA, 20 U.S.C. 7172(a)(2). *Applicable Regulations:* The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except federally recognized Indian tribes. Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Discretionary grants. *Estimated Available Funds:* $5,000,000. *Estimated Range of Awards:* $500,000-$1,300,000 for a three-year project period. *Estimated Average Size of Awards:* $900,000 for a three-year project period. *Maximum Award:* The maximum award amount is $1,300,000 for a three-year project period. We may choose not to consider an application with a budget request that exceeds this amount for any 36-month budget period if we conclude, during our initial review of the application, that the proposed goals and objectives cannot be obtained with the specified maximum amount. *Estimated Number of Awards:* 4-6. Note: The Department plans to fund projects entirely out of FY 2008 funds. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 36 months. *Budget Period:* Up to 36 months. III. Eligibility Information 1. *Eligible Applicants:* Current recipients of 21stCCLC local grants that will provide services in the 2008-2009 school year and that

(1)apply in partnership with one or more State-approved SES providers able to serve students in the grantee's LEA in the 2008-2009 school year,

(2)serve students in an LEA that is identified by its State as in need of improvement or corrective action during the 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 school year, and

(3)serve students enrolled in at least one Title I school identified as in need of improvement, corrective action, or restructuring during the 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 school years. 2. *Cost Sharing or Matching:* This program does not require cost sharing or matching. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. *Address to Request Application Package:* Joan Scott-Ambrosio, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4W225, Washington, DC 20202-5970. Telephone:

(202)260-2715 or by e-mail: *HQSESAfterschool@ed.gov.* If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section. 2. *Content and Form of Application Submission:* Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this competition. *Notice of Intent to Apply:* The Department will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if it has a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding under this competition. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify the Department by sending a short e-mail message indicating the applicant's intent to submit an application for funding. The e-mail need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicant's intent to submit it. This e-mail notification should be sent to *HQSESAfterschool@ed.gov.* Applicants that fail to provide this e-mail notification may still apply for funding. *Page Limit:* The application narrative (Part III of the application) is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. You should limit the application narrative [Part III] to the equivalent of no more than 25 pages, using the following standards: • A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. • Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs. • Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). • Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times Roman or Arial Narrow) will not be accepted. The page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support. However, the page limit does apply to all of the application narrative section [Part III]. 3. *Submission Dates and Times:* *Applications Available:* July 7, 2008. *Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply:* July 21, 2008. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* August 12, 2008. Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV. 6. *Other Submission Requirements* in this notice. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* September 15, 2008. 4. *Intergovernmental Review:* This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for this competition. 5. *Funding Restrictions:* We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. 6. *Other Submission Requirements:* Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section. a. *Electronic Submission of Applications.* Applications for grants under the High-Quality Supplemental Educational Services and After-School Partnerships Demonstration competition, CFDA Number 84.287N, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at *http://www.Grants.gov.* Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement *and* submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.* You may access the electronic grant application for the High-Quality Supplemental Educational Services and After-School Partnerships Demonstration competition at *http://www.Grants.gov* . You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search ( *e.g.* , search for 84.287, not 84.287N). Please note the following: • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. • Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not accept your application if it is received—that is, date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system—later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. • The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov. • You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this competition to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at *http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf* . • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see *http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp* ). These steps include

(1)registering your organization, a multi-part process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR);

(2)registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and

(3)getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see *http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf* ). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business days to complete. • You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format. • You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms—the SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424—have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance). • You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. • Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in this notice. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application). • We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date. *Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System:* If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it. If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice. If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted. Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system. *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement:* You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because— • You do not have access to the Internet; or • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; *and* • No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. Address and mail or fax your statement to: Joan Scott-Ambrosio, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4W225, Washington, DC 20202-5970 Fax:

(202)205-5630. Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice. b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail. If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address: *By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.287N), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260; or *By mail through a commercial carrier:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.287N), 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506. Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1)A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(1)A private metered postmark.

(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application. Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office. c. *Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery* . If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.287N), 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department—

(202)245-6288. V. Application Review Information *Selection Criteria:* We are establishing the following selection criteria, for the FY 2008 grant competition only, in accordance with section 437(d)(1) of GEPA, 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1). The maximum score for all of the selection criteria is 100 points. The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses with the criterion. The criteria are as follows:

(1)*Quality of the project design* (up to 35 points).

(a)The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the proposed project.

(b)In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the extent to which the proposed project consists of a comprehensive plan that includes a description of—

(i)The demonstrated need to be met, including the academic and after-school needs of the students, schools, and LEAs to be served;

(ii)The objectives and expected outcomes designed to address the need described under paragraph (b)(i) of this selection criterion; and

(iii)The after-school academic services to be provided or coordinated by the applicant and its partner entities, and the extent to which those services will meet the requirements of the absolute priority described in this notice.

(2)*Adequacy of resources* (up to 15 points).

(a)The Secretary considers the adequacy of resources for the proposed project.

(b)In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i)The adequacy of the instructional program to be provided to students, including the extent to which the program is intensive, research-based, consistent with the instructional program of the LEA served, and aligned with State academic standards.

(ii)The relevance and demonstrated commitment of each partner in the proposed project to the implementation and success of the project.

(iii)The extent to which costs are reasonable in relation to the number of persons to be served and services to be provided.

(3)*Quality of the management plan* (up to 25 points).

(a)The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for the proposed project.

(b)In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i)The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks.

(ii)The adequacy of the management plan in explaining the planning, coordination, implementation, management, and oversight services that the applicant and its partner entities will provide or coordinate for the proposed project, including an explanation of the role of the 21stCCLC grantee, LEA, SES provider(s), school principals, teachers, other partner entities, parents, and members of the community in the proposed project.

(iii)The extent to which the time commitments of the project director and other key project personnel are appropriate and adequate to meet the objectives of the proposed project.

(4)*Quality of the project evaluation* (up to 25 points).

(a)The Secretary considers the quality of the evaluation to be conducted of the proposed project.

(b)In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers the extent to which the proposed evaluation—

(i)Sets out methods of evaluation that include the use of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent possible;

(ii)Will provide timely and valid information on the management, implementation, and effectiveness of the project;

(iii)Will provide guidance on or strategies for replicating or testing the project intervention in multiple settings; and

(iv)Meets the evaluation criteria specified in paragraph

(5)of the absolute priority. Note: A strong evaluation plan should be included in the application narrative and should be used, as appropriate, to shape the development of the project from the beginning of the project period. The plan should include benchmarks to monitor progress toward specific project objectives and also outcome measures to assess the impact on student participation and achievement, as well as other important outcomes for project participants. More specifically, the plan should identify the individual or organization that has agreed to serve as evaluator for the project and describe the qualifications of that evaluator. The plan should describe the evaluation design, indicating:

(1)What types of data will be collected;

(2)when various types of data will be collected;

(3)what methods will be used;

(4)what instruments will be developed and when;

(5)how the data will be analyzed;

(6)when reports of results and outcomes will be available; and

(7)how the applicant will use the information collected through the evaluation to monitor progress of the funded project and to provide accountability information both about success at the initial site and about effective strategies for replication in other settings. Applicants are encouraged to devote an appropriate level of resources to conduct an evaluation that meets the criteria of paragraph

(5)of the absolute priority. VI. Award Administration Information 1. *Award Notices:* If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notice (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. *Administrative and National Policy Requirements:* We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. *Reporting:* At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.* 4. *Performance Measures:* The Secretary has established three performance indicators for this competition:

(1)The number of eligible students who enroll in 21stCCLC and SES programs at grantee sites,

(2)the number of enrolled students who complete full programs of service at grantee sites, and

(3)the percentage of enrolled students, including the lowest achieving students, who improve their academic performance on their State assessments in reading or mathematics. All grantees will be required to submit an annual performance report documenting their contribution in assisting the Department in measuring the performance of the program against these performance indicators, as well as performance on project-specific indicators. VII. Agency Contact *For Further Information Contact:* Michelle Armstrong, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4W217, Washington, DC 20202-5970. Telephone:

(202)205-1729 or by e-mail: *HQSESAfterschool@ed.gov.* If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. VIII. Other Information *Alternative Format:* Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice. *Electronic Access to This Document:* You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.* To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(FY)2008 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Number: 84.133B-11. DATES: *Applications Available:* July 7, 2008. *Date of Pre-Application Meeting:* July 22, 2008. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* August 21, 2008. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description *Purpose of Program:* The purpose of the RRTC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, through advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in general problem areas, as specified by NIDRR. Such activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and the family members or other authorized representatives of individuals with disabilities. Additional information on the RRTC program can be found at: *http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#RRTC* . *Priorities:* NIDRR has established two priorities for this competition. The *General RRTC Requirements* priority is from the notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published in the **Federal Register** on February 1, 2008 (73 FR 6132). The RRTC on *Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas* priority is from the notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published elsewhere in this issue of the **Federal Register** . *Absolute Priorities:* For FY 2008, these priorities are absolute priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) we consider only applications that meet these priorities. These priorities are: *General Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

(RRTC)Requirements* and an RRTC on *Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas* . Note: The full text of each of these priorities is included in its notice of final priorities in the **Federal Register** and in the application package. Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 762(g) and 764(a). *Applicable Regulations:*

(a)The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, and 97.

(b)The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 350.

(c)The notice of final priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, published in the **Federal Register** on February 1, 2008 (73 FR 6132).

(IHEs)only. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Discretionary grants. *Estimated Available Funds:* $850,000. *Maximum Award:* We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $850,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the **Federal Register** . Note: The maximum amount includes direct and indirect costs. A grantee may not collect more than fifteen percent of the total grant award as indirect cost charges (34 CFR 350.23). *Estimated Number of Awards:* 1. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 60 months. III. Eligibility Information 1. *Eligible Applicants:* States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. 2. *Cost Sharing or Matching:* This competition does not require cost sharing or matching. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. *Address to Request Application Package* : You can obtain an application package via the Internet or from the Education Publications Center (ED Pubs). To obtain a copy via the Internet, use the following address: *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html.* To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write, fax, or call the following: Education Publications Center, P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Telephone, toll free: 1-877-433-7827. Fax:

(301)470-1244. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call, toll free: 1-877-576-7734. You can contact ED Pubs at its Web site, also: *http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html* or at its e-mail address: *edpubs@inet.ed.gov* . If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this competition as follows: CFDA Number 84.133B-11. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the person or team listed under *Alternative Format* in section VIII of this notice. 2. *Content and Form of Application Submission:* Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this competition. Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application) is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. We recommend that you limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 125 pages, using the following standards: • A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. • Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative. Single spacing may be used for titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs. • Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). The recommended page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support. However, the recommended page limit does apply to all of the application narrative section (Part III). The application package will provide instructions for completing all components to be included in the application. Each application must include a cover sheet (Standard Form 424); budget requirements (ED Form 524) and a narrative budget justification; other required forms; an abstract, Human Subjects narrative, Part III narrative; resumes of staff; and other related materials, if applicable. 3. *Submission Dates and Times:* *Applications Available:* July 7, 2008. *Date of Pre-Application Meeting:* Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting to discuss the priorities and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on July 22, 2008. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:

(202)245-7462 or by e-mail: *Donna.Nangle@ed.gov* . *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* August 21, 2008. Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV. 6. *Other Submission Requirements* in this notice. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice. 4. *Intergovernmental Review:* This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. 5. *Funding Restrictions:* We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. 6. *Other Submission Requirements:* Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section. a. *Electronic Submission of Applications* . Applications for grants under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers competition, CFDA number 84.133B-11, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at *http://www.Grants.gov* . Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement. You may access the electronic grant application for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers competition—CFDA number 84.133B-11 at *http://www.Grants.gov* . You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133B). Please note the following: • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. • Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not accept your application if it is received—that is, date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system—after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. • The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov. • You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this competition to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at *http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf* . • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see *http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp* ). These steps include

(1)registering your organization, a multi-part process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR);

(2)registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and

(3)getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see *http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf* ). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business days to complete. • You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format. • You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms—the SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424—have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance). • You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. • Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in this notice. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application). • We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date. *Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System:* If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it. If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice. If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted. Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system. *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement:* You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because— • You do not have access to the Internet; or • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; *and* • No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. Address and mail or fax your statement to: Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6029, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2700. Fax:

(202)245-7323. Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice. b. *Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address: *By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA number 84.133B-11), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260; or *By mail through a commercial carrier:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA number 84.133B-11), 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506. Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1)A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(1)A private metered postmark.

(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application. Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office. c. *Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA number 84.133B-11), 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department—

(202)245-6288. V. Application Review Information 1. *Selection Criteria:* The selection criteria for this competition are from 34 CFR 350.54 and are listed in the application package. 2. *Review and Selection Process:* Additional factors we consider in selecting an application for an award are as follows: The Secretary is interested in outcomes-oriented research or development projects that use rigorous scientific methodologies. To address this interest, applicants are encouraged to articulate goals, objectives, and expected outcomes for the proposed research or development activities. Proposals should describe how results and planned outputs are expected to contribute to advances in knowledge, improvements in policy and practice, and public benefits for individuals with disabilities. Applicants should propose projects that are designed to be consistent with these goals. We encourage applicants to include in their application a description of how results will measure progress towards achievement of anticipated outcomes (including a discussion of measures of effectiveness), the mechanisms that will be used to evaluate outcomes associated with specific problems or issues, and how the proposed activities will support new intervention approaches and strategies. Submission of the information identified in this section V. 2. *Review and Selection Process* is voluntary, except where required by the selection criteria listed in the application package. VI. Award Administration Information 1. *Award Notices:* If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notification (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. *Administrative and National Policy Requirements:* We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the *Applicable Regulations* section in this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. *Reporting:* At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to *http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.* Note: NIDRR will provide information by letter to grantees on how and when to submit the final performance report. 4. *Performance Measures:* To evaluate the overall success of its research program, NIDRR assesses the quality of its funded projects through a review of grantee performance and products. Each year, NIDRR examines a portion of its grantees to determine: • The percentage of newly-awarded NIDRR projects that are conducting at least one multi-site, collaborative, controlled trial of interventions and programs. • The number of accomplishments (e.g., new or improved tools, methods, discoveries, standards, interventions, programs, or devices) developed or tested with NIDRR funding that have been judged by expert panels to be of high quality and to advance the field. • The average number of publications per award based on NIDRR-funded research and development activities in refereed journals. • The percentage of new grants that include studies funded by NIDRR that assess the effectiveness of interventions, programs, and devices using rigorous methods. NIDRR uses information submitted by grantees as part of their Annual Performance Reports

(APRs)in support of these performance measures. Updates on the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993

(GPRA)indicators, revisions and methods appear on the NIDRR Program Review Web site: *http://www.neweditions.net/pr/commonfiles/pmconcepts.htm.* Grantees should consult this site on a regular basis to obtain details and explanations on how NIDRR programs contribute to the advancement of the Department's long-term and annual performance goals. VII. Agency Contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6029, PCP, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:

(202)245-7462 or by e-mail: *Donnna.Nangle@ed.gov.* If you use a TDD, call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. VIII. Other Information *Alternative Format:* Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the Grants and Contracts Services Team, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5075, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2550. Telephone:

(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Dated: July 1, 2008. Tracy R. Justesen, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. E8-15359 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research—Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program—Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) and Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of final priorities for DRRP and RRTC. SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services announces certain funding priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice announces one priority for a DRRP and one priority for an RRTC. The Assistant Secretary may use these priorities for competitions in fiscal year

(FY)2008 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on areas of national need. We intend these priorities to improve rehabilitation services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. EFFECTIVE DATE: These priorities are effective August 6, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding Priority 1—Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations, contact: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone:

(202)245-7532 or by e-mail: *marlene.spencer@ed.gov.* For further information regarding Priority 2—Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas, contact: Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 6029, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone:

(202)245-7462 or by e-mail: *donna.nangle@ed.gov.* If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service

(FRS)at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an alternative format ( *e.g.* , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We published a notice of proposed priorities

(NPP)for NIDRR's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program in the **Federal Register** on April 22, 2008 (73 FR 21607). The NPP included background statements that described our rationale for the three priorities proposed in that notice. There are differences between the NPP and this notice of final priorities

(NFP)as discussed in the following section. In this notice, we are announcing one priority for a DRRP and one priority for an RRTC. *For the DRRP, the final priority is:* • *Priority 1* —Centers on Research and Capacity Building To Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities From Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations. *For the RRTC, the final priority is:* • *Priority 2* —Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas. Note: NIDRR intends to publish a separate notice of final priority for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center

(RERC)on Technologies for Successful Aging with Disability that was proposed in the NPP. Analysis of Comments and Changes In response to our invitation in the NPP, 2 parties submitted comments on the proposed priorities for the DRRP and RRTC. An analysis of the comments and of any changes in the priorities since publication of the NPP follows. Generally, we do not address technical and other minor changes, or suggested changes the law does not authorize us to make under the applicable statutory authority. In addition, we do not address general comments that raised concerns not directly related to the proposed priorities. DRRP Priority 1—Centers on Research and Capacity Building To Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities From Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations *Comment:* One commenter asked for a definition of the term “traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations.” *Discussion:* As stated in the priority, the term “traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations” refers to the racial and ethnic minority populations that have not traditionally received equal access to and benefits of rehabilitation services as discussed in section 21(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. However, because section 21(a) does not identify or provide examples of specific populations that meet this definition, we expect each applicant to identify the particular population(s) it proposes to study and to provide support that the selected population(s) are traditionally underserved. *Changes:* We have revised the priority to include the requirement that an applicant identify the particular population(s) it proposes to study, and to provide support that the selected population(s) are, in fact, racial or ethnic minority populations that have not traditionally received equal access to and benefits of rehabilitation services. RRTC Priority 2—Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas *Comment:* One commenter noted that this priority emphasizes research that promotes outcomes in two of NIDRR's three areas of focus: Employment, and health and function. The commenter noted, however, that the priority does not include an emphasis on outcomes in NIDRR's third area of focus: participation and community living. *Discussion:* NIDRR agrees that the priority does not emphasize participation and community living. However, as we describe in our Final Long Range Plan for FY 2005-2009, 71 FR 8165 (Plan), the domains of employment, health and function, and participation and community living are highly interrelated. For example, employment can be a critical part of participation and community living. Many elements of participation and community living, such as housing, transportation, and access to services and programs in the community, may influence employment and health and function outcomes (Long Range Plan, 71 FR 8165, 8173). While this priority emphasizes employment and health and function outcomes, it does not preclude research that involves potential predictors of those outcomes that are typically investigated within the participation and community living domain. *Changes:* None. Note: This notice does *not* solicit applications. In any year in which we choose to use these priorities, we invite applications through a notice in the **Federal Register** . When inviting applications we designate the priorities as absolute, competitive preference, or invitational. The effect of each type of priority follows: *Absolute priority:* Under an absolute priority, we consider only applications that meet the priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(3)). *Competitive preference priority:* Under a competitive preference priority, we give competitive preference to an application by either

(1)awarding additional points, depending on how well or the extent to which the application meets the competitive preference priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i)); or

(2)selecting an application that meets the competitive preference priority over an application of comparable merit that does not meet the priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(ii)). *Invitational priority:* Under an invitational priority, we are particularly interested in applications that meet the invitational priority. However, we do not give an application that meets the invitational priority a competitive or absolute preference over other applications (34 CFR 75.105(c)(1)). This NFP is in concert with President George W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative

(NFI)and NIDRR's Final Long-Range Plan for FY 2005-2009 (Plan). Background information on the NFI can be accessed on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/newfreedom.* The Plan, which was published in the **Federal Register** on February 15, 2006 (71 FR 8165), can be accessed on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/policy.html.* Through the implementation of the NFI and the Plan, NIDRR seeks to:

(1)Improve the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research;

(2)foster an exchange of expertise, information, and training to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of traditionally underserved populations;

(3)determine best strategies and programs to improve rehabilitation outcomes for underserved populations;

(4)identify research gaps;

(5)identify mechanisms of integrating research and practice; and

(6)disseminate findings. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects

(DRRP)Program The purpose of the DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, development, demonstration, training, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)). The approaches an applicant may take to meet this requirement are found in 34 CFR 350.40(b). In addition, NIDRR intends to require all DRRP applicants to meet the requirements of the *General Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects

(DRRP)Requirements* priority that it published in a notice of final priorities in the **Federal Register** on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25472). Additional information on the DRRP program can be found at: *http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#DRRP.* Priority 1—Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services announces a priority to establish, under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project

(DRRP)program, Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations (each a Center). This priority is intended to improve the quality and utility of research related to individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations in the United States and to enhance the capacity of minority entities (as defined in section 21(b)(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended) to conduct this research. Under this priority, each Center must be designed to contribute to the following outcomes:

(a)New knowledge about rehabilitation and independent living services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations, and knowledge about how services for these populations can be improved. Each Center must contribute to this outcome by conducting research that examines service experiences and outcomes for individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations.

(b)Improved capacity to conduct high quality research and develop new knowledge about rehabilitation and independent living services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations. Each Center must contribute to this outcome by developing strategic research and capacity-building collaborations with other entities that have demonstrated expertise in conducting high quality disability and rehabilitation research. Applicants must identify the specific population or populations they propose to study, and provide support that the selected population or populations are, in fact, racial or ethnic minority populations that have not traditionally received equal access to and benefits of rehabilitation services. Applicants must focus their research activities on topics that fall under at least one of the following major life domains, which are identified in NIDRR's Final Long-Range Plan for FY 2005-2009:

(1)*Employment.* Topics of interest under this domain include but are not limited to the following:

(a)The unique experiences and factors that influence outcomes for individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations who are served by the State vocational rehabilitation

(VR)services program; and

(b)VR services and approaches that improve the employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities from racial and ethnic minority populations.

(2)*Participation and Community Living.* Topics of interest under this domain include but are not limited to the following:

(a)The unique experiences and factors that affect community participation and community living outcomes of individuals with disabilities from racial and ethnic minority populations who are served by Department-funded centers for independent living (CILs); and

(b)independent living services that improve the community participation outcomes of individuals with disabilities from racial and ethnic minority populations who are served by CILs.

(3)*Health and Function.* Topics of interest under this domain include but are not limited to the following:

(a)The unique experiences and factors that affect health and function outcomes for individuals with disabilities from racial and ethnic minority populations who receive clinical services in medical rehabilitation programs; and

(b)medical rehabilitation services or approaches that improve the health, function, employment, or community participation outcomes for individuals with disabilities from racial and ethnic minority populations. In carrying out the purposes of the priority, each Center must— • Involve individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations in planning and implementing the Center's activities, and evaluating its work; • Develop, implement, and evaluate dissemination strategies for research and technical assistance products developed by the project; • Develop and regularly update an online information dissemination system that meets a government or industry-recognized standard for accessibility; • Provide research-based expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to relevant service providers who are seeking to improve outcomes of individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved populations; and • Through consultation with the NIDRR project officer, coordinate and establish partnerships, as appropriate, with other academic institutions and organizations that are relevant to the project's proposed activities. Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) The purpose of the RRTC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, through advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in general problem areas, as specified by NIDRR. Such activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and the family members or other authorized representatives of individuals with disabilities. In addition, NIDRR intends to require all RRTC applicants to meet the requirements of the *General Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers

(RRTC)Requirements* priority that it published in a notice of final priorities in the **Federal Register** on February 1, 2008 (72 FR 6132). Additional information on the RRTC program can be found at: *http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#RRTC.* Statutory and Regulatory Requirements of RRTCs RRTCs must— • Carry out coordinated advanced programs of rehabilitation research; • Provide training, including graduate, pre-service, and in-service training, to help rehabilitation personnel more effectively provide rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities; • Provide technical assistance to individuals with disabilities, their representatives, providers, and other interested parties; • Demonstrate in their applications how they will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds; • Disseminate informational materials to individuals with disabilities, their representatives, providers, and other interested parties; and • Serve as centers of national excellence in rehabilitation research for individuals with disabilities, their representatives, providers, and other interested parties. Priority 2—Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services announces a priority for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

(RRTC)on Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas. This RRTC must conduct rigorous research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities to improve the employment, economic, and health outcomes for individuals with disabilities in rural areas of the United States (U.S.). The RRTC must identify programs, service delivery approaches, or interventions that support and lead to improved outcomes in these areas. Where possible, the RRTC must use a rigorous ( *i.e.* , experimental or quasi-experimental) design to evaluate these programs, service delivery approaches, or interventions. Under this priority, the RRTC must be designed to contribute to the following outcomes:

(a)Policies, programs, or interventions that improve employment and economic outcomes for individuals with disabilities living in rural areas. The RRTC must contribute to this outcome by identifying evidence-based interventions, including exemplary vocational rehabilitation strategies, or developing and testing new interventions to improve employment and economic outcomes for these individuals.

(b)Rehabilitation or community-based programs or interventions that enhance access to health services and improve the health and function of individuals with disabilities living in rural areas of the U.S. The RRTC must contribute to this outcome by identifying, developing or modifying, and evaluating new programs or interventions to determine their effectiveness in enhancing access to health services and improving the health and function of individuals with disabilities living in rural areas of the U.S.

(c)Enhancement of the knowledge base of rehabilitation and health providers who deliver services to individuals with disabilities living in rural areas of the U.S. The RRTC must contribute to this outcome by developing, evaluating, and implementing research-based training and technical assistance programs and initiatives that are based upon findings from research activities described in paragraphs

(a)and

(b)of this priority. Executive Order 12866 This NFP has been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order 12866. Under the terms of the order, we have assessed the potential costs and benefits of this regulatory action. The potential costs associated with this NFP are those resulting from statutory requirements and those we have determined as necessary for administering this program effectively and efficiently. In assessing the potential costs and benefits—both quantitative and qualitative—of this NFP, we have determined that the benefits of the final priorities justify the costs. Summary of Potential Costs and Benefits The benefits of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program have been well established over the years in that similar projects have been completed successfully. These final priorities will generate new knowledge and technologies through research, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance projects. Another benefit of these final priorities is that the establishment of a new DRRP and a new RRTC will support the President's NFI and will improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. The new DRRP and RRTC will generate, disseminate, and promote the use of new information that will improve the options for individuals with disabilities to perform regular activities in the community. *Applicable Program Regulations:* 34 CFR part 350. Electronic Access to This Document You may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *www.ed.gov/news/fedregister* . To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll-free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html* . Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 84.133A Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects and 84.133B Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers) Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 762(g), 764(a), and 764(b)(2). Dated: July 1, 2008. Tracy R. Justesen, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. E8-15364 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice To Extend Public Scoping Comment Period for Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement To Evaluate Solar Energy Development and Announcement of Additional Public Scoping Meetings AGENCIES: Department of Energy

(DOE)and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior (DOI). ACTION: Notice to Extend Public Scoping Comment Period and Announcement of Additional Public Scoping Meetings. SUMMARY: DOE and BLM (the Agencies) are extending the comment period for public scoping for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to Evaluate Solar Energy Development and have added three meetings to the previously announced public scoping meeting schedule. DATES: The public scoping comment period is extended to July 15, 2008. Written and oral comments will be given equal weight, and the Agencies will consider all comments received or postmarked by July 15, 2008, in defining the scope of this PEIS. Comments received or postmarked after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Three public scoping meetings have been added in the locations and on the dates specified below: *Tucson, Arizona:* Tuesday, July 8, 2008. *San Luis Obispo, California:* Wednesday, July 9, 2008. *El Centro, California:* Thursday, July 10, 2008. ADDRESSES: *You may submit written comments by the following methods:* • *Electronically, using the online comment form available on the project Web site: http://solareis.anl.gov.* This is the preferred method of commenting. • *In writing, addressed to:* Solar Energy PEIS Scoping, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue—EVS/900, Argonne, IL 60439. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including information on how to comment, you may contact Lisa Jorgensen, Department of Energy, Golden Field Office, *lisa.jorgensen@go.doe.gov,* 303-275-4906, or Linda Resseguie, BLM Washington Office, *linda_resseguie@blm.gov* , 202-452-7774, or visit the Solar Energy Development PEIS Web site at *http://solareis.anl.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to Evaluate Solar Energy Development was published in the **Federal Register** on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30908). Information concerning the extension of the public scoping comment period can be found on the project Web site at *http://solareis.anl.gov.* An additional public scoping meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Pima Community College. The Agencies will announce the time and location of the San Luis Obispo and El Centro meetings through the local media and the project Web site *(http://solareis.anl.gov).* The scoping meetings will include an introductory presentation on solar energy technologies and market prospects, and on the public participation process. Oral comments from the public will begin immediately after the presentation. Issued in Washington, DC. Alexander A. Karsner, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. Ray Brady, Manager, Energy Policy Act Team, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior. [FR Doc. E8-15288 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP05-119-004 and CP05-121-003] Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Application To Amend Certificate June 27, 2008. Take notice that on June 20, 2008, Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC (Cameron Pipeline) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act to amend its existing certificate of public convenience and necessity. The application seeks authority for Cameron Pipeline to increase the maximum authorized certificated capacity of its facilities and to revise its transportation rates, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to the public for inspection. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. The authorized contact person for Cameron Pipeline is William Rapp, 101 Ash Street, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number is

(619)699-5050. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either complete its environmental assessment

(EA)and place it into the Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of the final environmental impact statement

(FEIS)or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA. In this application, Cameron Pipeline seeks

(i)to increase the maximum authorized firm capacity of Cameron Pipeline's facilities to 2.35 Bcf per day from the currently-authorized level of 1.5 Bcf per day; and

(ii)approval of revised maximum transportation rates that reflect both the proposed new level of authorized capacity and updated construction costs. The estimated cost of construction of Cameron Pipeline's facilities, (36.5 miles of 42-inch pipeline, interconnections, metering and appurtenant facilities) and is now about $195 million, an increase of $80 million from the estimate provided in its previous amendment in 2006. Cameron Pipeline says that its request for an increase in authorized capacity will align the maximum authorized capacity with the actual firm capacity of Cameron Pipeline's facilities, when they are completed and placed into service. Cameron Pipeline proposes that its maximum interruptible and firm transportation rates be decreased from the levels previously approved by the Commission. Specifically, Cameron Pipeline proposes that the maximum interruptible rate will decrease from $.0528 to $.0447, and the maximum firm rate will decrease from $1.6056 to $1.3607. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 18, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-15215 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13124-000] Copper Valley Electric Association; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comment, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications June 27, 2008. On March 3, 2008, Copper Valley Electric Association filed an application, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of Allison Lake Project, located on Allison Lake and Allison Creek near Valdez, Alaska. The applicant proposes three alternatives: Alternative No. 1 has a new intake/penstock to increase generation at the existing licensed Project No. 2742 by an annual generation of 20.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh); Alternative No. 2 has a new intake, tunnel and powerhouse with a capacity of 4 MW and an annual generation of 24.7 GWh; and Alternative No. 3 has a new siphon, penstock, and powerhouse with a capacity of 4 MW and an annual generation of 20.9 GWh. All three alternatives would use the existing Allison Lake and Alternative No. 1 would also use the Solomon Lake Dam and reservoir. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO, Copper Valley Electric Association, P.O. Box 45, Mile 187, Glenn Highway, Glennallen, AK 99588; phone: 907-822-3211. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero, 202-502-6002. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to the Commission's Web site located at *http://www.ferc.gov/filing-comments.asp* . More information about this project can be viewed or printed on the “eLibrary” link of Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp* . Enter the docket number (P-13124) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3372. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-15217 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP02-229-004] SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Southern Pines Energy Center Expansion Project II and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues June 27, 2008. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment

(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Southern Pines Energy Center Expansion Project II involving construction and operation of facilities by SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C.

(SGRM)in Greene County, Mississippi. This notice announces the opening of the scoping process we will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help the Commission staff determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on July 31, 2008. This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties in this proceeding; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” was attached to the project notice SGRM provided to landowners. This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project SGRM is proposing to expand its currently certificated Southern Pines Energy Center Gas storage field. SGRM is proposing to provide a total of 40 billion cubic feet

(Bcf)of working gas capacity, supported by 11.4 Bcf of cushion gas capacity, for a total storage field capacity of 51.4 Bcf. The expanded facilities would be capable of injecting and withdrawing gas at a maximum rate of 1.8 Bcf per day and delivering gas at a maximum rate of 0.9 Bcf per day. SGRM seeks authority to undertake the following construction-related activities in Greene County, Mississippi: • Enlarge the working gas capacity of each of the three currently certificated gas storage caverns from 8 Bcf to 10 Bcf, and cushion gas capacity from 2.1 Bcf to 2.8 Bcf. • Develop a fourth 10 Bcf working gas capacity gas storage cavern with a cushion gas capacity of 2.8 Bcf. • Drill two additional brine disposal wells. • Construct the 3.13-mile-long, 24-inch-diameter Destin Lateral Loop pipeline. • Construct a 200-foot-long, 24-inch diameter interconnecting pipeline that would connect the proposed Destin Lateral Loop pipeline to meter stations owned by Destin Pipeline Company, LLC and Southeast Supply Header, LLC. • Install two additional 8,000 horsepower engine driven compressors. The location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix 1. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Nonjurisdictional Facilities There are no nonjurisdictional facilities associated with this project. Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed facilities would require about 45.2 acres of land which includes 37.9 acres for a 100-foot-wide pipeline construction right-of-way (ROW), of which a 50-foot-wide strip consists of a previously certificated permanent ROW. Following construction, about 1.1 acres would be maintained as new aboveground facility sites and permanent rights-of-way. The remaining 44.1 acres of land would be restored and allowed to revert to its former use. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. In the EA we 2 will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: 2 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). • Geology and soils • Land use • Water resources, fisheries, and wetlands • Cultural resources • Vegetation and wildlife • Air quality and noise • Endangered and threatened species • Hazardous waste • Public safety We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and the environmental information provided by SGRM. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • The federally listed threatened gopher tortoise may be affected by the project. • The project may have increased air emissions and noise impacts. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the Southern Pines Energy Center Expansion Project II. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure timely and proper recording, please send in your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC, on or before July 31, 2008. For your convenience, there are three methods in which you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please reference the project docket number CP02-229-004 with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has dedicated eFiling expert staff available to assist you at 202-502-8258 or *efiling@ferc.gov* .

(1)You may file your comments electronically by using the Quick Comment feature, which is located on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the link to Documents and Filings. A Quick Comment is an easy method for interested persons to submit text-only comments on a project;

(2)You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the link to Documents and Filings. eFiling involves preparing your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper, and then saving the file on your computer's hard drive. You will attach that file as your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on “Sign up” or “eRegister.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. A comment on a particular project is considered a “Comment on a Filing;” or

(3)You may file your comments via mail to the Commission by sending an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 3, PJ11.3. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. By this notice we are also asking governmental agencies, especially those in Appendix 2, to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EA. If you do not want to send comments at this time but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the Information Request (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be taken off the mailing list. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process. Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors. Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the Commission's eFiling system) or 14 paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. The Notice of Application for this proposed project issued on June 6, 2008, identified the date for the filing of interventions as June 27, 2008. However, affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted late intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Availability of Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-15219 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER08-960-000] California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice of FERC Staff Attendance June 27, 2008. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that on the following date members of its staff will attend a stakeholder meeting of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). July 1, 2008: Generator Interconnection Process Reform. Unless otherwise noted, this meeting will be held at the CAISO, 151 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA, or by teleconference. The agenda and other documents for the meeting are available on the CAISO's Web site, *http://www.caiso.com* . Sponsored by the CAISO, this meeting is open to all market participants, and staff's attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. The meeting may discuss matters at issue in the above captioned docket. For further information, contact Saeed Farrokhpay at *saeed.farrokhpay@ferc.gov,*

(916)294.0322 or Maury Kruth at *maury.kruth@ferc.gov,*

(916)294-0275. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-15216 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP08-374-000] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference June 27, 2008. The Commission's June 11, 2008, Order in the above-captioned proceeding 1 directed that a technical conference be held to address issues raised by Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC's proposed gas quality and interchangeability specifications. 1 *Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC,* 123 FERC ¶ 61,256 (2008). Take notice that a technical conference will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 9:30 a.m., in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free

(866)208-3372 (voice) or

(202)502-8659 (TTY), or send a fax to

(202)208-2106 with the required accommodations. All interested persons and staff are permitted to attend. For further information please contact David Maranville at

(202)502-6351 or e-mail *David.Maranville@ferc.gov* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-15214 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Post-2009 Resource Pool—Loveland Area Projects AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Response to letters of interest and comments on appropriate purposes for the Loveland Area Projects proposed resource pool. SUMMARY: Western Area Power Administration (Western), a Federal power marketing agency of the Department of Energy, is publishing this response to letters of interest and comments resulting from Western's Notice of Request for Letters of Interest in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 34679), dated June 25, 2007. The notice provided an opportunity for potential new eligible customers to indicate an interest in receiving an allocation of Federal power, and for the public to comment on appropriate purposes for the Loveland Area Projects

(LAP)Post-2009 proposed resource pool. This **Federal Register** notice summarizes the letters of interest and comments received by Western's Rocky Mountain Region (RMR), and Western's plans to proceed with Post-2009 resource pool allocations. ADDRESSES: Information received in response to the aforementioned **Federal Register** notice (72 FR 34679), dated June 25, 2007, including comments, letters, and other supporting documents made or kept by Western on Post-2009 resource pool allocation procedures, is available for public inspection and copying at the Rocky Mountain Customer Service Region office, Western Area Power Administration, 5555 East Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland, CO 80538-8986. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie Reed, Contracts and Energy Services Manager, 970-461-7229, or Susan Steshyn, Public Utilities Specialist, 970-461-7237. Written requests for information should be sent to Rocky Mountain Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, Attn: J6200, P.O. Box 3700, Loveland, CO 80539-3003. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Energy Planning and Management Program (Program) was developed in part to implement section 114 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Western published the Final Rule for the Program, 60 FR 54151, on October 20, 1995. The rule became effective on November 20, 1995. Subpart C—Power Marketing Initiative of the Program, Final Rule, 10 CFR part 905, provides for project-specific power resource pools and power allocations from these pools to eligible new preference customers and for other appropriate purposes as determined by Western. In accordance with the Program and the Loveland Area Projects Final Post-1989 Marketing Plan (Post-1989 Marketing Plan), 48 FR 38279, August 23, 1983, up to 1 percent of the existing customers' allocations will be placed in a resource pool from which power allocations to new customers, or for other appropriate purposes as determined by Western, will be made. On June 25, 2007, Western's RMR published a Notice of Request for Letters of Interest in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 34679) regarding a resource pool of up to 1 percent (not to exceed 7 megawatts) of marketable resource available to new eligible preference customers as of October 1, 2009, and/or other appropriate purposes pursuant to the Program. Western's RMR received 4 letters from potentially eligible preference customers indicating an interest in receiving an allocation from the proposed resource pool. RMR also received 2 letters commenting on the resource pool allocation policies, procedures, terms and conditions, and uses, including other appropriate purposes. These comments, Western's responses, and Western's decision on allocating the Post-2009 resource pool are summarized below. Letters of Interest, Comments and Western's Responses *Comment:* Western should implement the next resource pool using the same policies and procedures of prior resource pools. *Response:* Comment has been considered in determining the Post-2009 resource pool policies and procedures. *Comment:* Western should focus on allocations to preference eligible electric utilities in amounts sufficient to be meaningful to the new firm power customers. Providing small allocations to new customers will not offer sufficient benefit to new customers and works a hardship on existing firm power customers whose allocations have been reduced to create the new resource pool. *Response:* Historically, Western has marketed allocations of firm power to be apportioned to eligible new preference entities in such a manner as to encourage the most widespread use in accordance with Federal Reclamation Law. Western will use general eligibility and allocation criteria to assess and determine the allocations based on the potential new customer's applicant profile data. Through a previous re-allocation process, these criteria have proven to be fair and significant enough to benefit new customers. *Comment:* Western must act within existing laws and regulations in making new allocations. In no event should Western use “appropriate purposes” to attempt to legislate new policy regarding eligibility requirements for receiving Federal firm power allocations. *Response:* Comment has been considered in determining the Post-2009 resource pool policies and procedures. Further, no comments were received by RMR suggesting any other appropriate uses for the Post-2009 resource pool other than providing an allocation to new preference customers. *Comment:* Western should require the identical terms and conditions in new customers' contracts to those of existing firm power customers. If withdrawals are made in the future, reductions should be applied to all firm power contract holders. *Response:* All of the RMR's firm electric service contracts provide for future withdrawals according to the Program. New firm electric service customers will be subject to those same terms. Thus, they will be subject to any future withdrawals to create a resource pool under the Program. Use of the Post-2009 Resource Pool Based on the letters of interest and the comments noted above, Western has determined the resource pool should be made available to new preference customers only and not for other appropriate purposes. Allocations to new preference customers shall be made in accordance with the Post-1989 Marketing Plan and the Program. Western intends to carry forward the key principles and the general eligibility and allocation criteria established in its Post-2004 Resource Pool procedures. Western will publish a separate **Federal Register** notice identifying the procedures and requesting applications from potential new eligible preference customers. Note that those who have previously expressed an interest in an allocation of LAP Federal power must submit an application to be considered for an allocation. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act Western completed an environmental impact statement on the Program, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The Record of Decision was published in the **Federal Register** on October 12, 1995 (60 FR 53181). Western will comply with any additional NEPA requirements for this resource pool. Dated: June 26, 2008. Timothy J. Meeks, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8-15140 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204; FRL-8688-5] Board of Scientific Counselors, Land Research Program Mid-Cycle Review Meetings—Spring 2008 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of one meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors

(BOSC)Land Mid-Cycle Subcommittee. DATES: The meeting (a teleconference call) will be held on Thursday, July 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. The meeting may adjourn early if all business is finished. Requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meeting will be accepted up to 1 business day before the meeting. ADDRESSES: Participation in the conference call will be by teleconference only—meeting rooms will not be used. Members of the public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the call from Heather Drumm, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Send comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *ORD.Docket@epa.gov,* Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204. • *Fax:* Fax comments to:

(202)566-0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204. • *Mail:* Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors, Land Mid-Cycle Subcommittee Meeting—Spring 2008 Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204. • *Hand Delivery or Courier.* Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204. Note: This is not a mailing address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2008-0204. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *http://www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *http://www.regulations.gov,* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the *http://www.regulations.gov* index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Land Mid-Cycle Subcommittee Meeting—Spring 2008 Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is

(202)566-1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer via mail at: Heather Drumm, Mail Drop 8104-R, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; via phone/voice mail at:

(202)564-8239; via fax at:

(202)565-2911; or via e-mail at: *drumm.heather@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making a presentation at the meeting may contact Heather Drumm, the Designated Federal Officer, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited to finalizing the subcommittee's draft report and discussing the rating component for the Land research program. The meeting is open to the public. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Heather Drumm at

(202)564-8239 or *drumm.heather@epa.gov.* To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Heather Drumm, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: June 26, 2008. Fred S. Hauchman, Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15339 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0530; FRL-8372-8] Potential Revision of the Product Performance Test Guidelines, Structural Treatments; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA will conduct a public workshop on termiticide performance testing to discuss the potential revision of the OPPTS 810.3600 Product Performance Testing Guidelines and information needed to revise the testing guideline. Stakeholders have developed novel approaches to termite treatment and developed new pesticide chemistries since the adoption of the existing termiticide performance guideline. In response to these developments, EPA is holding a public workshop and requesting input on the relevance of the existing 810.3600 testing guideline scope and factors to be included in a revision, the applicability of the existing test guideline to novel product chemistries, and approaches to resolve the disparity between soil applied liquid termiticide testing guidelines and testing of other pesticides which may provide structural protection. This input will inform EPA on a possible guideline revision. DATES: The meeting will be held on July 21, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and July 22, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT , preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Potomac Yard South Tower, 2777 South Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0530, may be submitted to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Suarez, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(703)305-0120; fax number:

(703)305-6920; e-mail address: *suarez.mark@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture or use products intended to protect structures from termite damage, have a financial investment in real property that could be devalued by termite damage, or are involved in the construction of structures susceptible to termite attack. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Pesticide Manufacturing (NAICS code 325320), e.g., termite poisons manufacturing; pesticides manufacturing; insecticides manufacturing. • Mortgage and Non-mortgage Loan Brokers (NAICS code 522310), e.g., mortgage brokers; mortgage companies. • New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (NAICS code 236115), e.g., home builders (except operative), single family home; Housing, single-family, construction general contractors; residential construction, single-family, general contractors. • Exterminating and Pest Control Services (NAICS code 561710), e.g., exterminating services; pest control (except agricultural, forestry) services; termite control services. • New Housing Operative Builders (NAICS code 236117), e.g., operative builders; housing construction, merchant or operative builders; . • Secondary Market Financing (NAICS code 522294), e.g., federal home loan mortgage corporation (FHLMC); federal national mortgage association (FNMA); government national mortgage association (GNMA). • All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation (NAICS code 522298), e.g., federal home loan banks. • Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers (NAICS code 522310), e.g., mortgage brokers, mortgage companies. • Wood Preservation (NAICS code 321114), e.g., preserving purchased wood and wood products; pressure treated lumber made from purchased timber; structural lumber and timber, treating. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the background information below and the Product Performance Test Guidelines OPPTS 810.3600 Structural Treatments [EPA 712-C-98-424]. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket.* EPA has established a docket for this action under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0530. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs

(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is

(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr* . II. Background Termites are a substantial economic threat to property owners. Annually, $5 billion is spend to treat termite infestations and repair the damage termites cause. In the United States, the major pestiferous termites are subterranean termites (e.g., *Reticulitermes* spp. and *Coptotermes* *formosanus* ). Termites can cause substantial damage because: 1. They consume the primary materials used in construction; and 2. Their presence in a structure can go undetected for years. For the most part, property owners are incapable of assessing the risk of termite attack. Pesticides intended to reduce the risk of termite infestation or treat structures already infested are classified as termiticides. Termiticides can be applied as a preventative or remedial treatment. Preventative treatments are applied before an active termite infestation is known to occur. Preventative treatments can be further divided into two sub-categories: pre-construction and post-construction. Pre-construction treatments are made prior to the installation of the final grade during the construction process. Post-construction treatments are made after the installation of the final grade. In neither case are termites treated directly; instead, a long-lasting, stable, relatively immobile chemical barrier (i.e., repellent and/or lethal pesticide) is employed to exclude termites from the structure by establishing horizontal and vertical barriers to termite infestation. This approach generally has been successful, especially when combined with removal of conditions conducive to termite infestation. Remedial treatment generally involves treating the infestation directly with a termiticide designed to both kill the termites present at the time of application and exclude the rest of the colony from the structure by establishing a chemical soil barrier. The economic importance of termites and the complexities of proper termiticide application have led to the special consideration of termiticides at the time of registration. These products are unique in that they provide relief or protection from a pest that can be difficult to detect and treat. Furthermore, the biology of termites (i.e., number of colony members, cryptic nature, and amount of material consumed), the potential economic cost posed by damage resulting from a termite infestation, and the inability to reliably determine the effectiveness of a treatment at the time of application makes it important to verify the performance of products labeled for structural protection. Thus, it has been Agency policy that registrants demonstrate in nationwide trials that products labeled as soil applied liquid termiticides provide structural protection under simulated field conditions for at least 5 years. EPA is requesting comments at a public workshop on: 1. The relevance of the existing 810.3600 testing guideline scope and factors to be included in a revision; 2. The applicability of the existing test guideline to novel product chemistries; and 3. Approaches to resolve the disparity between soil applied liquid termiticides and testing of other pesticides which may provide structural protection. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? You may submit a request to participate in this meeting to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Do not submit any information in your request that is considered CBI. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0530, must be received on or before July 21, 2008. List of Subjects Environmental protection, pesticide, termite, structural protection. Dated: June 27, 2008. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. q [FR Doc. E8-15327 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than July 21, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Gary Shiffman* , West Bloomfield, Michigan;, Arthur Weiss, Farmington Hills, Michigan; Ronald Klein, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Paul Hodges, Orchard Lake, Michigan; Roman Ferber, West Bloomfield, Michigan; David Freidman, West Bloomfield, Michigan; Steven Freidman, West Bloomfield, Michigan; Brian Wenzel, Howell, Michigan; Sheldon Yellen, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Gary Torgow, Oak Park, Michigan; Dov Loketch, Oak Park, Michigan; Joseph Nusbaum, Oak Park, Michigan; David Provost, Birmingham, Michigan; Max Berlin, Southfield, Michigan; Donald Coleman, Bonita Springs, Florida;, Albert Papa, Birmingham, Michigan;, Robert Naftaly, West Bloomfield, Michigan;, Thomas Schellenberg, Cross Village, Michigan; Thomas Brown, Farmington Hills,; Michigan; Christine Otto, Oxford, Michigan; James Dunn, Livonia, Michigan; Gary Sakwa, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; and Frank Hennessey, Ocala, Florida; to acquire voting shares of First Michigan Bancorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of First Michigan Bank, both of Troy, Michigan. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 30, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-15168 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than July 28, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland** (Douglas A. Banks, Vice President) 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-2566: *1. Rurban Financial Corp., Defiance, Ohio;* to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of NBM Bancorp, Inc., Montpelier, Ohio, and thereby indirectly acquire National Bank of Montpelier, Montpelier, Ohio. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 27, 2008. Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-14966 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The applications also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than July 28, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Todd Offenbacker, Assistant Vice President) 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. Stockmens Limited Partnership* , to become a bank holding company by acquiring 66.85 percent of the voting shares of Stockmens Financial Corporation, both of Rapid City, South Dakota, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Security First Bank, Lincoln, Nebraska; Homestead Financial Corporation, and The First National Bank and Trust Company, both in Beatrice, Nebraska. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 30, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-15169 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S 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 July 25, 2008. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. FBOP Corporation* , Oak Park, Illinois, to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of PFF Bancorp, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, California, and thereby indirectly acquire PFF Bank & Trust, Pomona, California, and thereby engage in operating a savings association, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(4)(ii) of Regulation Y; Diversified Builders Services, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, California, and thereby engage in extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y; Glencrest Investment Advisers, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and thereby engage in financial and investment advisory services, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(6)(i) of Regulation Y; and Pomona Financial Services, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and thereby engage in trust company functions, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(5) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 30, 2008. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8-15167 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (“Commission” or “FTC”). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (“PRA”). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011, the current PRA clearance for information collection requirements contained in the Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule (“Rule”). The current clearance expires on October 31, 2008. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Comments should refer to “16 CFR Part 437: Paperwork Comment, FTC File No. R511993” to facilitate the organization of comments. A comment filed in paper form should include this reference both in the text and on the envelope and should be mailed or delivered to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Room H-135 (Annex J), 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. The Commission is requesting that any comment filed in paper form be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area and at the FTC is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions. Moreover, because paper mail in the Washington area and at the FTC is subject to delay, please consider submitting your comments in electronic form, as prescribed below. If, however, the comment contains any material for which confidential treatment is requested, it must be filed in paper form, and the first page of the document must be clearly labeled “Confidential.” 1 1 Commission Rule 4.2(d), 16 CFR 4.2(d). The comment must be accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. The request will be granted or denied by the Commission's General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the public interest. *See* Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c). Comments filed in electronic form should be submitted by following the instructions on the web-based form at ( *https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-bizopPRA* ) and following the instructions on the web-based form. To ensure that the Commission considers an electronic comment, you must file it on the web-based form at: ( *https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-bizopPRA* ). If this notice appears at *www.regulations.gov* , you may also file an electronic comment through that website. The Commission will consider all comments that *www.regulations.gov* forwards to it. The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. All timely and responsive public comments will be considered by the Commission and will be available to the public on the FTC website, to the extent practicable, at *www.ftc.gov* . As a matter of discretion, the FTC makes every effort to remove home contact information for individuals from the public comments it receives before placing those comments on the FTC website. More information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC's privacy policy at ( *http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/privacy.shtm* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monica Vaca, Attorney, Division of Marketing Practices, Bureau of Consumer Protection,

(202)326-2245, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521, federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” means agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. 44 U.S.C. 3502(3), 5 CFR 1320.3(c). As required by section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the FTC is providing this opportunity for public comment before requesting that OMB extend the existing paperwork clearance for the Business Opportunity Rule, 16 CFR Part 437 (OMB Control Number 3084-0142). The FTC invites comments on:

(1)whether the proposed collection of information required by the Rule is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 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 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. The Rule is designed to ensure that prospective purchasers of a business opportunity receive information that will help them evaluate the opportunity that is presented to them. Part 437 was promulgated in March of 2007, concurrently with the amendment of the Franchise Rule, Part 436. Part 437 mirrors the requirements and prohibitions of the original Franchise Rule, and imposes no additional disclosure or recordkeeping obligations or prohibitions. 2 The Rule requires business opportunity sellers to furnish to prospective purchasers a disclosure document that provides information relating to the seller, the seller’s business, the nature of the proposed business opportunity, as well as additional information regarding any claims about actual or potential sales, income, or profits for a prospective business opportunity purchaser. The seller must also preserve information that forms a reasonable basis for such claims. These requirements are subject to the PRA. The FTC is seeking to extend the current PRA clearance to October 31, 2011. 3 2 In March of 2008, the Commission published the Business Opportunity Rule Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 73 FR 16110 (March 26, 2008) (“Notice”). The Notice proposed amending the Business Opportunity Rule substantially, and would, among other things, reduce the number of required disclosures by sellers of business opportunities to prospective purchasers. Conversely, the Notice proposed amending the rule to expand the coverage of entities required to make disclosures to include a broader array of business opportunities than those covered by the original Franchise Rule. For now, however, only those businesses opportunities covered by the original Franchise Rule — such as vending machine and rack display opportunities — remain covered under part 437. 3 The current clearance under recently assigned OMB Control Number 3084-0142 covers the terms of the original Franchise Rule as applied to business opportunity sellers. The portion of clearance applicable to franchisors under Part 436 is separately assigned to pre-existing OMB Control Number 3084-0107. Estimated annual hours burden: 16,750 hours Based on a review of trade publications and information from state regulatory authorities, staff believes that, on average, from year to year, there are approximately 2,500 business opportunity sellers, with perhaps about 10% of that total reflecting an equal amount of new and departing business entrants. The burden estimates for compliance will vary depending on the particular business opportunity seller’s prior experience with the original Franchise Rule. Staff estimates that 250 or so new business opportunity sellers will enter the market each year, requiring approximately 30 hours each to develop a Rule-compliant disclosure document. Thus, staff estimates that the cumulative annual disclosure burden for new business opportunity sellers will be approximately 7,500 hours. Staff further estimates that the remaining 2,250 established business opportunity sellers will require no more than approximately 3 hours each to update their disclosure document. Accordingly, staff estimates that the cumulative annual disclosure burden for established business opportunity sellers will be approximately 6,750 hours. Business opportunity sellers may need to maintain additional documentation for the sale of business opportunities in states not currently requiring these records as part of their regulation of business opportunity sellers. This could take up to an additional hour of recordkeeping per year. Accordingly, staff estimates that business opportunity sellers will cumulatively incur approximately 2,500 hours of recordkeeping burden each year (2,500 business opportunity sellers x 1 hour). Thus, the total burden for business opportunity sellers is approximately 16,750 hours (7,500 hours of disclosure burden for new business opportunity sellers + 6,750 hours of disclosure burden for established business opportunity sellers + 2,500 of recordkeeping burden for all business opportunity sellers). Estimated annual labor cost: $3,595,000 Labor costs are determined by applying applicable wage rates to associated burden hours. Staff presumes an attorney will prepare or update the disclosure document at an estimated $250 per hour. As applied, this would yield approximately $3,562,500 in labor costs attributable to compliance with the Rule’s disclosure requirements ((250 new business opportunity sellers x $250 per hour x 30 hours per seller) + (2,250 established business opportunity sellers x $250 per hour x 3 hours per seller)). Staff anticipates that recordkeeping would be performed by clerical staff at approximately $13 per hour. At 2,500 hours per year for all affected business opportunity sellers (see above), this would amount to a total cost of $32,500. Thus, the combined labor costs for recordkeeping and disclosure for business opportunity sellers is approximately $3,595,000. Estimated non-labor cost: $3,887,500 Business opportunity sellers must also incur costs to print and distribute the disclosure document. These costs vary based upon the length of the disclosures and the number of copies produced to meet the expected demand. Staff estimates that 2,500 business opportunity sellers print and mail 100 documents per year at a cost of $15 per document, for a total cost of $3,750,000 (2,500 business opportunity sellers x 100 documents per year x $15 per document). Business opportunity sellers must also complete and disseminate an FTC-required cover sheet that identifies the business opportunity seller, the date the document is issued, a table of contents, and a notice that tracks the language specifically provided in the Rule. Although some of the language in the cover sheet is supplied by the government for the purpose of disclosure to the public, and is thus excluded from the definition of “collection of information” under the PRA, *see* 5 CFR 1320.3(c)(2), there are residual costs to print and mail these cover sheets, including within them the presentation of related information beyond the supplied text. Staff estimates that 2,500 business opportunity sellers complete and disseminate 100 cover sheets per year at a cost of approximately $0.55 per cover sheet, or a total cost of approximately $137,500 (2,500 business opportunity sellers x 100 cover sheets per year x $0.55 per cover sheet). Accordingly, the cumulative non-labor cost incurred by business opportunity sellers each year attributable to compliance will be approximately $3,887,500 ($3,750,000 for printing and mailing documents + $137,500 for completing and mailing cover sheets). William Blumenthal, General Counsel. [FR Doc. E8-15143 Filed 7-3-08: 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 071 0203] Carlyle Partners IV, L.P.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Order to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent order — embodied in the consent agreement — that would settle these allegations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Comments should refer to “Carlyle Partners, File No. 071 0203,” to facilitate the organization of comments. A comment filed in paper form should include this reference both in the text and on the envelope, and should be mailed or delivered to the following address: Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary, Room 135-H, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580. Comments containing confidential material must be filed in paper form, must be clearly labeled “Confidential,” and must comply with Commission Rule 4.9(c). 16 CFR 4.9(c) (2005). 1 The FTC is requesting that any comment filed in paper form be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible, because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area and at the Commission is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions. Comments that do not contain any nonpublic information may instead be filed in electronic form by following the instructions on the web-based form at ( *http://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-CarlylePartners* ). To ensure that the Commission considers an electronic comment, you must file it on that web-based form. 1 The comment must be accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. The request will be granted or denied by the Commission’s General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the public interest. *See* Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c). The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. All timely and responsive public comments, whether filed in paper or electronic form, will be considered by the Commission, and will be available to the public on the FTC website, to the extent practicable, at *www.ftc.gov.* As a matter of discretion, the FTC makes every effort to remove home contact information for individuals from the public comments it receives before placing those comments on the FTC website. More information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC's privacy policy, at ( *http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/privacy.htm* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine M. Moscatelli, FTC Bureau of Competition, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580,

(202)326-2749. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 6(f) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 38 Stat. 721, 15 U.S.C. 46(f), and § 2.34 of the Commission Rules of Practice, 16 CFR 2.34, notice is hereby given that the above-captioned consent agreement containing a consent order to cease and desist, having been filed with and accepted, subject to final approval, by the Commission, has been placed on the public record for a period of thirty

(30)days. The following Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes the terms of the consent agreement, and the allegations in the complaint. An electronic copy of the full text of the consent agreement package can be obtained from the FTC Home Page (for June 30, 2008), on the World Wide Web, at ( *http://www.ftc.gov/os/2008/06/index.htm* ). A paper copy can be obtained from the FTC Public Reference Room, Room 130-H, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580, either in person or by calling

(202)326-2222. Public comments are invited, and may be filed with the Commission in either paper or electronic form. All comments should be filed as prescribed in the ADDRESSES section above, and must be received on or before the date specified in the DATES section. Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Order to Aid Public Comment I. Introduction The Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) has accepted, subject to final approval, an Agreement Containing Consent Order from Carlyle Partners IV, L.P. (“Respondent”). The Consent Agreement is intended to resolve anticompetitive effects stemming from Carlyle’s proposed acquisition of the world-wide sodium silicate and silicas business from INEOS Group Limited (“INEOS”). Carlyle participates in the sodium silicate market world-wide through PQ Corporation, which it owns. PQ is the largest producer of sodium silicate in the United States. The Consent Agreement includes a proposed Decision and Order which requires Respondent to divest PQ’s sodium silicate plant and business located in Utica, Illinois. The proposed Decision and Order also requires the licensing of all intellectual property related to the production of sodium silicate at the Utica plant. The Decision and Order calls for divestiture of PQ’s Utica, Illinois plant to Oak Hill Acquisition Company, LLC (“Oak Hill”), or another Commission-approved buyer in the event that Oak Hill is determined not to be acceptable. The Consent Agreement, if finally accepted by the Commission, would settle charges that the proposed acquisition may substantially lessen competition in the market for sodium silicate in the Midwest United States. The Commission has reason to believe that Respondent’s proposed acquisition would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. § 18, and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. § 45. II. The Proposed Complaint According to the Commission’s proposed complaint, the relevant product market in which to analyze the effects of INEOS’ sale of assets to Carlyle is the market for the sale and manufacture of sodium silicate. Sodium silicate has a variety of direct uses and is also consumed in the production of downstream silicate derivatives, also referred to as silicas. According to the Commission’s complaint, sodium silicate does not, in its various end-uses, have close substitutes that constrain its pricing. The relevant geographic market is the Midwest United States. Sodium silicate, which is generally sold in an aqueous solution form that is 65% water, exhibits strong regional markets because of high transportation costs relative to the value of the product. The proposed complaint alleges that the market for sodium silicate is highly concentrated and that the acquisition reduces the number of competitors in the Midwest United States market from four to three. According to the proposed complaint, the acquisition combines PQ, the largest competitor, with INEOS, the third largest competitor, which hold 50% and 12% market shares as measured by plant capacity, respectively. The HHI in this market would increase by 1181, to 4674. The proposed complaint alleges that the proposed acquisition would reduce competition by eliminating direct competition between these two companies. The proposed complaint further states that the market for sodium silicate is conducive to coordination due to several structural features, including the facts that sodium silicate is a homogenous product and pricing information is readily available. Furthermore, evidence suggests that competitors behave as if the market were essentially a duopoly in which the top two producers, PQ and Occidental, operate with a high level of mutual interdependence. Based on the level of concentration and the competitive conditions, the Commission’s complaint alleges that the acquisition would make coordinated interaction more likely, leading to higher prices for sodium silicate. The proposed complaint further alleges that entry into the relevant market would not be timely, likely, or sufficient to deter or offset the proposed acquisition’s adverse competitive effects. III. Terms of the Proposed Order Under the proposed Decision and Order, Carlyle will divest its Utica, Illinois sodium silicate business to Oak Hill within five

(5)days of the INEOS acquisition. Oak Hill is a new entity that has been created for the purpose of acquiring the Utica plant. The principal owner of Oak Hill has been involved in entrepreneurial investments in a number of industries over the past twenty five years, including in the chemicals, software, telecommunications, construction, real estate, and energy industries. The consent order has several major operative provisions. Section II.A. of the Order requires PQ to divest the Utica plant to an up-front purchaser, Oak Hill Acquisition Company, LLC, in accordance with the provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement, within five days of consummating the acquisition of INEOS. Section II.A. also gives the Commission the authority to require PQ to divest the Utica plant to another purchaser, should the Commission deem Oak Hill not to be acceptable; and to direct PQ to accept any remedial provisions it may add to the Order after initial acceptance. Section II.D. requires Respondents to make available to Oak Hill or other purchaser, at no greater than direct cost, such personnel, assistance and training as is necessary to enable the purchaser to operate the Utica plant in substantially the same manner as PQ operated plant, for a period of two years after divestiture. Section II.E. requires Respondents to enter into an employee services agreement covering certain union employees at the Utica plant to facilitate their continued employment at that the plant under the new ownership. Section III.A. allows the Commission to appoint an Interim Monitor to assure that Respondents expeditiously comply with all of their obligations and perform all of their responsibilities. Section IV.A. allows the Commission to appoint a Divestiture Trustee should PQ fail to fully comply with the obligations to assign, grant, license, divest, transfer, deliver or otherwise convey assets required by the Order. Section V.B. requires Respondents to submit to the Commission a verified written report setting forth in detail the manner and form in which they intend to comply, are complying, and have complied with the Order, on a regular basis until Respondents have fully achieved the divestiture. Section VII requires Respondents to notify the Commission of any change in their corporate structure that may affect compliance obligations arising out of the Order. Pursuant to Section IX, the Order has a ten year term. IV. Opportunity for Public Comment The proposed Decision and Order has been placed on the public record for thirty

(30)days to receive comments by interested persons. Comments received during this period will become part of the public record. After thirty

(30)days, the Commission will review the Consent Agreement and comments received and decide whether to withdraw its agreement or make final the Consent Agreement’s proposed Order. The purpose of this analysis is to facilitate public comment on the proposed Decision and Order. This analysis is not intended to constitute an official interpretation of the Consent Agreement and the proposed Decision and Order. By direction of the Commission. Richard C. Donohue, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-15208 Filed 7-3-08: 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act permits the agencies, in individual cases, to terminate this waiting period prior to its expiration and requires that notice of this action be published in the **Federal Register** . The following transactions were granted early termination of the waiting period provided by law and the premerger notification rules. The grants were made by the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Neither agency intends to take any action with respect to these proposed acquisitions during the applicable waiting period. Trans. No. Acquiring Acquired Entities Transactions Granted Early Termination—04/22/2008 20080908 Nufarm Limited Stephens Gro-Pro LLC Gro-Pro, LLC. 20080988 William Davidson Robert Family Holdings, Inc Siegel-Robert, Inc. 20081004 Carlisle Companies Incorporated Carol-Ann O'Mack Carlyle Holdings, Inc. 20081010 Platinum Equity Capital Partners II, L.P Industrial Distribution Group, Inc Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. 20081012 The Procter & Gamble Company Frederic, LLC Frederic, LLC. 20081016 Tata Motors Limited Ford Motor Company Jaguar and Land Rover 20081018 Ospraie Special Opportunities (Offshore) Ltd ConAgra Foods, Inc Freebird II, LLC; Freebird I, LLC. 20081031 The Walt Disney Company The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc Hoop Retail Stores, LLC; Traxi LLC. 20081032 Luxco Citigroup Inc GST AutoLeather, Inc. 20081035 SUEZ Carl S. Cummings, Sr USG GA, LLC. 20081047 EMC Corporation Iomega Corporation Iomega Corporation. Transactions Granted Early Termination—04/23/2008 20081023 Honeywell International Inc Odyssey Investment Partners Fund III, LP Safety Products Holdings, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—04/25/2008 20081017 Participacoes Morro Vermelho S.A Texas Industries Inc Texas Industries Inc. 20081034 Lindsay Goldberg & Bessemer II L.P Remedial Construction Services, L.P Remedial Construction Services, L.P. Transactions Granted Early Termination—04/28/2008 20081000 Honeywell International Inc Peny J. Schmidt Energy Services Group, LLC. 20081041 New York University Polytechnic University Polytechnic University. 20081045 Catholic Health East Cathedral Healthcare System, Inc Cathedral Health Services, Inc.; Columbus Hospital. 20081046 JP Morgan Chase & Co Clipper Windpower Plc Clipper Windpower Plc. 20081054 Richard L. Duchossois Friedman Fleischer & Lowe Capital Partners, L.P Milestone Technologies AV, Inc. 20081058 Lindsay Goldberg & Bessemer II, L.P Dr. James R. Leininger Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. 20081061 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 20081065 TZ Holdings, L.P The TriZetto Group, Inc The TriZetto Group, Inc. 20081069 Dayton-Cox Trust A Adify Corporation Adify Corporation. 20081070 J.P. Morgan Chase & Co Markit Group Holdings Limited Markit Group Holdings Limited. 20081073 Bahram Akradi Life Time Fitness, Inc Life Time Fitness, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—04/29/2008 20081068 Kinetic Concepts, Inc LifeCell Corporation LifeCell Corporation. Transactions Granted Early Termination—04/30/2008 20080700 Philip F. Anschutz ABRY Broadcast Partners III, L.P Consolidated Theatres Holdings, GP. 20081002 ANSYS, Inc Ansoft Corporation Ansoft Corporation. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/01/2008 20081064 Agrium Inc UAP Holding Corp UAP Holding Corp. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/02/2008 20080228 Vallourec SA Grant Prideco, Inc Newco Partnership 2 and 3; Tube-Alloy Corporation. 20080884 Cardinal Health, Inc A. Joseph Brandmeyer Enturia, Inc. 20081007 International Paper Company Weyerhaeuser Company Weyerhaeuser Company. 20081049 General Electric Company Primestar Solar, Inc Primestar Solar, Inc. 20081056 Centrica plc Great Plains Energy Incorporated Strategic Energy, L.L.C. 20081060 Starwood Energy Infrastructure Fund, L.P The Bear Stearns Companies Inc Greenhouse Holdings LLC; Thermo Cogeneration Partnership, L.P. 20081080 Quilvest S.A Estate of Robert H. Hamil, Deceased Laney Directional Drilling Co. 20081081 Carlyle Infrastructure Partners, L.P Lanigan Partners, Ltd ITS Technologies & Logistics, LLC. 20081083 U.S. Bancorp Fulton Financial Corporation Delaware National Bank. 20081084 Morgan Stanley A.B.C. Learning Centres Limited Learning Care Group

(US)Inc. 20081092 Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc Danka Business Systems plc Danka Office Imaging Company. 20081097 Gores Capital Partners II, L.P Westwood One, Inc Westwood One, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/05/2008 20081053 Klockner & Co. AG The Taylor Group, Inc Taylor Equipment and Machine Tool Corporation. 20081066 NTR plc Stirling Energy Systems Limited Stirling Energy Systems Limited. 20081090 Visterra Credit Union Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union of Southern California. 20081091 XTO Energy Inc Southwestern Energy Corporation SEECO, Inc. 20081094 KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation MeadWestvaco Corp MeadWestvaco South Carolina, LLC. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/06/2008 20081086 BB&T Corporation Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc UnionBanc Insurance Services, Inc. 20081089 Church & Dwight Co., Inc Donata Holding SE Del Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/07/2008 20081037 Valcon Acquisition Holding (Luxembourg) JAG Research, Inc IAG Research, Inc. 20081039 McKesson Corporation McQueary Bros. Drug Company McQueary Bros. Drug Company. 20081088 LGB Brock, LLC Sterling Capital Partners, L.P Atlantic Industrial Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/08/2008 20081036 Ryder System, Inc James F. Hammel Gator Leasing, Inc. 20081038 Seadrill Limited Pride International Inc Pride International Inc. 20081087 Olympic Investment Partners, L.P Washington Mutual, Inc Washington Mutual, Inc. 20081104 Paine & Partners Capital Fund III AIV, L.P Lisa May American Gold Seafoods, LLC; Cypress Island Seafoods, LLC; Smoki Foods, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/09/2008 20081103 Berkshire Hathaway Inc SUEZ Chehalis Power Generating, LLC. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/12/2008 20081033 J. H. Whitney VI, L.P Richard S. Crawford FNF Construction, Inc. 20081096 Manpower, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Marlin S. Krebs Manpower, Inc./California Peninsula. 20081098 Lovell Minnick Equity Partners II LP Mercer Global Advisors, Inc Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. 20081099 AEA Investors 2006 Fund L.P FdG Capital Partners LLC Implus Footcare, LLC. 20081101 Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd Heritage Underwriting Agency plc Heritage Underwriting Agency plc. 20081105 BP p.l.c NiSource Inc Whiting Clean Energy, Inc. 20081107 William H. Gates III Patriot Coal Corporation Patriot Coal Corporation. 20081111 ArcLight Energy Partners Fund II, L.P Patriot Coal Corporation Patriot Coal Corporation. 20081112 ArcLight Energy Partners Fund I, L.P Patriot Coal Corporation Patriot Coal Corporation. 20081113 Patriot Coal Corporation Magnum Coal Company Magnum Coal Company. 20081115 Corsair NC Co-Invest, L.P National City Corporation National City Corporation. 20081127 Galactic Holdings Ltd Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. 20081128 V.F. Corporation Mo Industries Holdings, Inc Mo Industries Holdings, Inc. 20081134 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd Sanmina-SCI Corporation Sanmina-SCI Australia Pty Ltd.; Sanmina-SCI Hungary Electronics Manufacturing L.L.C.; Sanmina-SCI Systems de Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Sanmina-SCI Systems Services de Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Sanmina-SCI USA Inc.; SCI Technology, Inc. 20081138 Discover Financial Services Citigroup Inc Citigroup Inc Diners Club International Ltd. 20081141 California Coast Credit Union First Future Credit Union First Future Credit Union. 20081144 Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership CURRENT Group, LLC CURRENT Communications of Texas, L.P. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/13/2008 20081123 SunGard Capital Corp Myles L. Strohl Strohl Systems Group, Inc. 20081150 Tygris Commercial Finance Group, Inc DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P U.S. Express Leasing, Inc. 20081151 DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P Tygris Commercial Finance Group, Inc Tygris Commercial Finance Group, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/14/2008 20081043 Nuance Communications, Inc Paul Egerrnan eScription, Inc. 20081044 Nuance Communications, Inc Ben Chigier eScription, Inc. 20081050 Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P Nuance Communications, Inc Nuance Communications, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/16/2008 20081143 XTO Energy Inc Linn Energy, LLC Linn Energy Holdings, LLC; Linn Operating, Inc. 20081153 Goldman Sachs Vintage Fund IV Offshore, L.P Blue Point Capital Partners, L.P Columbus Holdings, Inc.; JFC Holding Corporation; Metal Technology Solutions, Inc.; Zero Corporation. 20081154 Southwest Generation Holding Company, LLC Black Hills Corporation Black Hills Colorado, LLC; Black Hills Fountain Valley II, LLC; Black Hills Fountain Valley, LLC; Black Hills Nevada Operations, LLC; Black Hills Southwest, LLC; Harbor Congeneration Company, LLC; Valencia Power, LLC. 20081155 Leucadia National Corporation Jefferies Group, Inc Jefferies Group, Inc. 20081157 MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners III L.P Haven Eldercare, LLC Haven Eldercare, LLC. 20081161 Eramet SA Holta Invest AS Tinfos AS. 20081163 Aquiline Financial Services Fund L.P William J. Fishlinger WRM America Holding Company, LLC. 20081173 New Omaha Holdings L.P M. Brooks Smith InComm Holdings, Inc. 20081174 M. Brooks Smith New Omaha Holdings L.P First Data Holdings Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/19/2008 20081102 Koninklijke DSM N.V Robert S. Ward The Polymer Technology Group, Inc. 20081133 Unitil Corporation NiSource Inc Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc.; Northern Utilities, Inc. 20081145 Dr. Ernst Volgenau Era Systems Corporation Era Systems Corporation. 20081149 Platinum Equity Capital Partners II, L.P Delphi Corporation Delphi Automotive Systems (Holding), Inc.; Delphi Automotive Systems LLC; Delphi Technologies, Inc. 20081156 ArcelorMittal Richard Preservati Extra Energy, Inc.; Imperial Resources, LLC; Mid Vol Coal Sales Prime Processing, Inc.; Ritchie Equipment, Inc.; Twin State Mining, Inc. 20081158 Heartland Payment Systems, Inc Alliance Data Systems Corporation ADS Alliance Data Systems, Inc.; Alliance Data Network Services LLC. 20081159 Pfizer Inc AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. 20081162 C.H. Boehringer Sohn AG & Co. KG Sanderling Venture Partners VI, L.P Actimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 20081184 H.I.G. Capital Partners IV, L.P Croda International Plc Uniqema Americas LLC. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/20/2008 20080428 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Hydroid Trust Hydroid International, Inc.; Hydroid LLC. 20080927 N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc Lonestar Holding Corp Lonestar Holding Corp. 20080928 Lonestar Holding Corp N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. 20080935 H. Irving Grousbeck Superholdco Superholdco. 20080936 Providence Equity Partners VI-A L.P Superholdco Superholdco. 20080937 Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe X, L.P Superholdco Superholdco. 20080938 Providence Equity Partners VI L.P Superholdco Superholdco. 20080945 Madison Dearborn Capital Partners V-C, L.P Superholdco Superholdco. 20080946 Madison Dearborn Capital Partners V-A, L.P Superholdco Superholdco. 20080947 Kevin M. Taweel Superholdco Superholdco. 20081071 Monkwood Luxco SARL Lake Compounce Limited Partnership Lake Compounce Limited Partnership. 20081072 Monkwood Luxco SARL Kennywood Entertainment, Inc Kennywood Entertainment, Inc. 20081110 ASSA ABLOY AB William V. Gurzenda Rockwood Manufacturing Company, Inc. 20081117 Lockheed Martin Corporation Alexander J. Johnson Trust Eagle Group International, LLC. 20081118 Lockheed Martin Corporation Terrell F. Johnson Trust Eagle Group International, LLC. 20081120 L'Oreal S.A Francois Pinault YSL Beaute Holding S.A.S. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/21/2008 20081076 TransCanada Corporation National Grid plc KeySpan-Ravenswood, LLC; KeySpan-Ravenswood Services Corp. Transactions Granted Early Termination—05/23/2008 20081142 Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation Jeffry P. Hendricks Alaska Ocean Corporation; Alaska Ocean Seafood Limited. 20081185 MedAssets, Inc Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe IX, L.P Accuro Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 20081186 Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe IX, L.P MedAssets, Inc MedAssets, Inc. 20081194 Hewitt Associates Inc Richard and Nora Lewis Disability Management Alternatives, LLC; LCG Holdings, LLC; Nucleus Technologies, LLC PDS, LLC; Workers Transition, LLC. 20081201 QBE Insurance Group Limited David J. and Teresa Disiere Deep South Holding L.P. 20081206 Symantec Corporation SwapDrive, Inc SwapDrive, Inc. 20081210 SemGroup Energy Partners, L.P SemGroup, L.P SemCrude, L.P. 20081214 Triton Fund II L.P CisionAB CisionAB. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra M. Peay, Contact Representative; or Renee Hallman, Contact Representative; Federal Trade Commission, Premerger Notification Office, Bureau of Competition, Room H-303, Washington, DC 20580,

(202)326-3100. By Direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-14630 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request, Grants AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed information collection request for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to *Sherette.funncoleman@hhs.gov* , or call the Reports Clearance Office on

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection must be received with 30 days of this notice directly to the OS OMB Desk Officer. All comments must be faxed to OMB at 202-395-6974. *Title:* SF-424 Project/Performance Site Location(s)—OMB No. 4040—New—Grants.gov. *Proposed Project:* The SF-424 Project/Performance Site Location(s) form is a new form based on the Research & Related Project/Performance Site Location(s) form currently in use with the SF-424 (R&R) family (OMB No. 4040-0001). The new form will be used to meet the requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (P.L. 109-282). FFATA requires the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)to establish a publicly available, online database containing information about entities that receive Federal grants, loans, and contracts. The new form will assist agencies in collecting a unique recipient entity identification number, a required data element by FFATA. In addition, the form will be implemented as a required form within the following SF-424 4040 collections that have applications for federal assistance and are cleared under the following OMB numbers: 4040-0001 (R & R); OMB No. 4040-0002 (Mandatory); 4040-0003 (Short Organizational); and 4040-0004 (Core). The form will be optional for the OMB No. 4040-0005 (Individual) collection. All SF-424 forms and data sets support the Federal Grants Streamlining Initiative (Pub. L. 106-107) by establishing consistency among Federal grant making agencies in their data collection processes. The revisions include removal of “Research & Related” from the form title and addition of a mandatory DUNS number field in the primary and additional performance location sections. A 3-year clearance is requested. Frequency of data collection varies by Federal agency. Estimated Annualized Burden Table Agency Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours NSF 34,000 1 10/60 5,667 VA 750 1 20/60 250 USAID 150 2 5/60 25 IMLS 140 3 5/60 35 DOD 2,502 4.88 4/60 814 HHS 76,949 1.2 11/60 16,929 DOI 10,876 7 19/60 24,108 SSA 1,000 2 2/60 67 NEA 5,345 1 5/60 445 DOJ 16,571 1 15/60 4,143 USDA 7,150 1 10/60 1,192 EPA 3,816 4 5/60 1,272 HUD 9,100 1 30/60 4,550 NASA 1,887 5 15/60 2,359 NARA 125 1.2 10/60 25 NEH 2,500 1.5 15/60 938 DOT 3,400 1 53/60 3,003 ED 14,191 1 10/60 2,365 Total 68,187 Terry Nicolosi, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-14427 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-AE-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Grant Award to the University of Northern Colorado AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Population Affairs. ACTION: Notice. *Authority:* Section 1004 of the Public Health Service

(PHS)Act. SUMMARY: This notice is to inform the public that the Office of Population Affairs

(OPA)is awarding, in fiscal year 2008, $50,000 to the University of Northern Colorado, under Title X of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 300, *et seq.* ). This institution proposes to conduct research activities, authorized under section 1004 of the Act, which are relevant to the purposes of the statue. These purposes include research in the behavioral and program implementation fields related to family planning and population. The Title X research program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 93.974. DATES: Effective date for the award is July 7, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have any questions please contact Patricia Thompson, PhD, Director of the Office of Research and Evaluation, Office of Population Affairs at *Patricia.Thompson@hhs.gov* or 240-453-2835. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An unsolicited research proposal developed by Lisa Rue, PhD, of the University of Northern Colorado was submitted to OPA in March 2008. Because the proposed plan anticipated surveying a sample of clients from Title X clinics, the application was considered for responsiveness to any current family planning research opportunities available at OPA. Because of the compelling nature of the research proposed, the OPA, in accordance with DHHS Grants Policy Directive 2.04, convened an ad hoc independent review panel to assess its technical merit. The proposal was reviewed according to the following criteria: Significance; scientific merit; feasibility and likelihood of producing meaningful results; competency of staff; and adequacy of facilities and resources. The reviewers provided a global score that summarized their overall opinion of the proposal. Based on the findings and recommendations of the review panel, as well as the significance of the application's potential contribution to OPA's conceptual thinking, a grant award to the University of Northern Colorado is planned. The funded project will carry out measurement refinement and qualitative research to further develop a theoretical framework for distinguishing secondary and tertiary prevention of undesirable consequences of sexual activity. The focus will be on delineating the parameters of a viable secondary prevention population interested in reestablishing sexual boundaries after becoming sexually active as opposed to a tertiary prevention population treated only with contraceptive utilization interventions. The role of developmental stage will be given particular attention. A one-year project in the amount of $50,000 is the anticipated award. Dated: June 30, 2008. Joxel Garcia, Assistant Secretary for Health. [FR Doc. E8-15297 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-34-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Minority Health. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services

(DHHS)is hereby giving notice that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health

(ACMH)will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Preregistration is required for both public attendance and comment. Any individual who wishes to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment session should e-mail *acmh@osophs.dhhs.gov.* DATES: The meeting will be held on August 11, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and August 12, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Monica A. Baltimore, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Phone: 240-453-2882 Fax: 240-453-2883. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Public Law 105-392, the ACMH was established to provide advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health in improving the health of each racial and ethnic minority group and on the development of goals and specific program activities of the Office of Minority Health. Topics to be discussed during this meeting will include strategies to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities, as well as other related issues. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person at least fourteen business days prior to the meeting. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Individuals who would like to submit written statements should mail or fax their comments to the Office of Minority Health at least seven business days prior to the meeting. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to ACMH committee members should submit their materials to Garth Graham, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Secretary, ACMH, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852, prior to close of business August 4, 2008. Dated: June 30, 2008. Garth N. Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E8-15264 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-29-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)Board of Scientific Counselors, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (BSC, COTPER) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), CDC announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: *Name:* Board of Scientific Counselors, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response. *Times and Dates:* 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m., August 5, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., August 6, 2008. *Place:* CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Global Communications Center, Building 19, Auditorium B, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. *Status:* Open to the public for observation and comment, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 50 people. The public comment period is planned for 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Conference phone access is available for the meeting. All participants must register. Those desiring to participate by phone will be sent call access information following registration. The call line will not be interactive. *Purpose:* This Board is charged with advising the Secretary of HHS and Director of CDC concerning strategies and goals for the programs and research within COTPER, monitoring the strategic direction and focus of the Divisions, and conducting peer review of scientific programs. The agenda will include briefing the BSC members about COTPER's mission, strategy, and operations, establishing the BSC procedures for external peer review, determining which COTPER programs will be peer reviewed in Fiscal Year 2009, reviewing the Federal Advisory Board Act requirements, and determining appropriate protocols and procedures under which the Board will pursue their Charter. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. *Additional Information:* In order to expedite the security clearance process at CDC/Roybal Campus located on Clifton Road. All attendees are required to register online at *http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/COTPER/Registration.asp.* Please complete all required fields before submitting your registration and submit no later than July 14, 2008 for non-U.S. citizens and July 20, 2008 for U.S. citizens. Please Note: In addition to completing the registration form on-line, all non-U.S. citizens are required to complete the “Access Request Form” which will be e-mailed to you upon registration. The completed access request form should be sent by e-mail directly to *dmanheim@cdc.gov* no later than July 15, 2008. Those planning to participate by conference phone will be sent access information following registration. *Contact Person for More Information:* Barbara Ellis, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop D-44, Atlanta, Georgia 30333; Telephone

(404)639-1528, FAX:

(404)639-7977. E-mail: *COTPER.BSC.Questions@cdc.gov* . The Director, Management Analysis and Service 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 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: June 30, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Service Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8-15247 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2008-D-0233] Draft Guidance for Industry: Use of Nucleic Acid Tests to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of West Nile Virus From Donors of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion and Donors of Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products; Request for Data AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice; request for data. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is requesting submission of data related to certain recommendations in the draft guidance entitled, “Draft Guidance for Industry: Use of Nucleic Acid Tests to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of West Nile Virus From Donors of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion and Donors of Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps),” that published April 28, 2008. The agency is taking this action to allow interested persons to submit complete data from the 2008 West Nile Virus season concerning the criteria for converting from minipool nucleic acid tests

(NAT)to individual donation NAT for donations of Whole Blood and blood components for transfusion. DATES: Submit requested data by January 31, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written data, identified by Docket No. FDA-2008-D-0233, to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit data in electronic format to *http://www.regulations.gov* . For additional information on submitting data, see the “Request for Data” heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Under 21 CFR 10.115(g)(5), comments on guidance documents can be submitted at any time; comments may be submitted to the addresses specified previously. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tami Belouin, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-17), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448, 301-827-6210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the **Federal Register** of April 28, 2008 (73 FR 22958), FDA published a notice announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled, “Draft Guidance for Industry: Use of Nucleic Acid Tests to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of West Nile Virus From Donors of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion and Donors of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).” The draft guidance provides recommendations for testing of donations of Whole Blood and blood components and HCT/P donor specimens for West Nile Virus

(WNV)using an FDA-licensed donor screening assay. FDA requested that comments on this draft guidance be submitted within 90 days of publication. The 90-day comment period ends on July 28, 2008. Based on FDA's consideration of input received to date, we believe that data collected during the 2008 WNV season will be important information that we should obtain prior to finalizing recommendations on criteria for converting from minipool NAT to individual donation NAT for donations of Whole Blood and blood components for transfusion. However, the 2008 WNV season will extend beyond the 90-day comment period for this draft guidance. We are concerned that extending the comment period until the end of the WNV season would significantly delay finalization of the draft guidance, which contains additional recommendations regarding testing of donations of Whole Blood and blood components for transfusion and HCT/P donor specimens. Based on these considerations, FDA is retaining the 90-day comment period for the draft guidance (ending July 28, 2008). However, we do not intend to finalize the proposed recommendations on conversion from minipool NAT to individual donation NAT until obtaining additional data from the 2008 WNV season. We are requesting the submission, on or before January 31, 2009, of complete data collected during the 2008 WNV season relating to the criteria for converting from minipool NAT to individual NAT. FDA intends to finalize the draft guidance as soon as it is practicable, but may finalize the criteria for conversion to individual donation NAT in a subsequent guidance document after reviewing the additional 2008 data. II. Request for Data FDA requests the submission, on or before January 31, 2009, of complete data collected during the 2008 WNV season relating to the criteria for converting from minipool NAT to individual donation NAT. Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic data. Submit a single copy of electronic data or two paper copies of any mailed data, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Data are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments are available for public examination in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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 data or submissions will be accepted by FDA only through FDMS at *http://www.regulations.gov* . III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance at either *http://www.fda.gov/cber/guidelines.htm* or *http://www.regulations.gov* . Dated: June 30, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8-15368 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* Biomedical Library and Informatics Review Committee. *Date:* November 6-7, 2008. *Time:* November 6, 2008, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Library of Medicine, Building 38, Board Room, 2nd Floor, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Time:* November 7, 2008, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Library of Medicine, Building 38, Board Room, 2nd Floor, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Contact Person:* Arthur A Petrosian, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Division of Extramural Programs, National Library of Medicine, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 301 Bethesda, MD 20892-7968, 301-496-4253, *petrosia@mail.nih.gov* . (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.879, Medical Library Assistance, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15080 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center For Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience Member Conflict. *Date:* July 16, 2008. *Time:* 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) *Contact Person:* Jay Joshi, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5196, MSC 7846, Bethesda, MD 20892,

(301)435-1184, *joshij@csr.nih.gov.* This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Fellowships: Behavioral Neuroscience. *Date:* July 21-22, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Doubletree Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. *Contact Person:* Brian Hoshaw, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5181, MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-435-1033, *hoshawb@csr.nih.gov.* This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, AITRP-Malignancy Review. *Date:* July 21-23, 2008. *Time:* 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Virtual Meeting) *Contact Person:* Dan D. Gerendasy, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5132, MSC 7843, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-594-6830, *gerendad@csr.nih.gov.* This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Molecular Obesity and Diabetes. *Date:* July 23-24, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Virtual Meeting) *Contact Person:* Reed A. Graves, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6166, MSC 7892, Bethesda, MD 20892,

(301)402-6297. *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Opportunistic Pathogens and Malignancies in AIDS. *Date:* July 24, 2008. *Time:* 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) *Contact Person:* Mary Clare Walker, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5208, MSC 7852, Bethesda, MD 20892,

(301)435-1165, *walkermc@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Developmental Pharmacology. *Date:* July 28, 2008. *Time:* 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) Contact Person: Janet M. Larkin, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1102, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 310-435-1026, *larkinja@csr.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Member Conflict: Psychosocial Intervention and Youth Outcome. *Date:* July 28, 2008. *Time:* 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) *Contact Person:* Gayle M. Boyd, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3141, MSC 7808, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-451-9956, *gboyd@mail.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Member Conflict: Psychosocial Development. *Date:* July 28, 2008. *Time:* 2:30 p.m.to 4 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call) *Contact Person:* Gayle M. Boyd, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3141, MSC 7808, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-451-9956, *gboyd@mail.nih.gov.* (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393-93.396, 93.837-93.844, 93.846-93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15073 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities Special Emphasis Panel; Endowment Program Review Meeting. *Date:* July 31-August 1, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. *Contact Person:* Lorrita Watson, PhD, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, 6707 Democracy Blvd. Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20892-5465,

(301)402-1366, *watsonl@mail.nih.gov* . *Name of Committee:* National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities Special Emphasis Panel; RIMI Program Review Meeting. *Date:* August 17-19, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Bethes, 8120 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814. *Contact Person:* Lorrita Watson, PhD, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, 6707 Democracy Blvd. Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20892-5465,

(301)402-1366, *watson@mail.nih.gov.* Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15077 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel; Mentored Scientist Awards (K99's). *Date:* July 24, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* Crystal City Marriott Courtyard, 2899 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. *Contact Person:* Holly Patton, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Review Branch/DERA, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 7188, Bethesda, MD 20892-7924, 301-435-0280, *pattonh@nhlbi.nih.gov.* *Name of Committee:* National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel; Cabana Clinical Trial Research Projects. *Date:* July 30, 2008. *Time:* 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 7192, Bethesda, MD 20817, (Telephone Conference Call). *Contact Person:* Mark Roltsch, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Review Branch/DERA, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 7192, Bethesda, MD 20892-7924, 301-435-0287, *roltschm@nhlbi.nih.gov.* (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.233, National Center for Sleep Disorders Research; 93.837, Heart and Vascular Diseases Research; 93.838, Lung Diseases Research; 93.839, Blood Diseases and Resources Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15076 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel, July 18, 2008, 8 a.m. to July 18, 2008, 5 p.m., Hyatt Regency, One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD 20814 which was published in the **Federal Register** on June 23, 2008, 73 FR 35404. The panel name has been changed from Trauma and Burn to Minority Biomedical Research Support. The meeting is closed to the public. Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15074 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Special Emphasis Panel; Behavioral Mechanisms in Alcohol Seeking (RFA AA-08-007/008). *Date:* July 10, 2008. *Time:* 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant application RFA AA-08-0071008. *Place:* National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. *Contact Person:* Beata Buzas, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Rm 3041, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-443-0800, *bbuzas@mail.nih.gov* . This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.271, Alcohol Research Career Development Awards for Scientists and Clinicians; 93.272, Alcohol National Research Service Awards for Research Training; 93.273, Alcohol Research Programs; 93.891, Alcohol Research Center Grants, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15078 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel; Perceived Discrimination and Elder Health. *Date:* July 25, 2008. *Time:* 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate grant applications. *Place:* National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Telephone Conference Call). *Contact Person:* Jon E. Role, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Scientific Review Office, National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, MD 20814,

(301)402-7703, *rolfj@nia.nih.gov* . (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.866, Aging Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8-15079 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-336, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form N-336, Application Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336; OMB Control No. 1615-0050. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on April 15, 2008, at 73 FR 20318, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 6, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov* , and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* . 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 an existing information collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form N-366. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Individuals and households. This form provides a method for applicants, whose applications for naturalization are denied, to request a new hearing by an Immigration Officer of the same or higher rank as the denying officer, within 30 days of the original decision.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 7,669 responses at 2 hours and 45 minutes (2.75) per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 21,090 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp* . If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529,

(202)272-8377. Dated: July 1, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-15294 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-97-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Automated Commercial Environment (ACE): Change to the Terms and Conditions for Account Access of the ACE Secure Data Portal AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: General notice. SUMMARY: On May 16, 2007, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)published a General Notice in the **Federal Register** announcing the terms and conditions that must be followed as a condition for access to the Automated Commercial Environment

(ACE)Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). This document revises those terms and conditions regarding the period of Portal inactivity which will result in termination of access to the ACE Portal. This notice provides that if forty-five

(45)consecutive days elapse without an Account Owner, Proxy Account Owner, or an Account user accessing the ACE Portal, access to the Portal will be terminated. The time period for allowable Portal activity previously was ninety

(90)days. Except for the expansion of the types of Portal Accounts in ACE announced in a General Notice published in the **Federal Register** on October 18, 2007, all other provisions in the May 16, 2007, Terms and Conditions document remain unchanged and in effect. DATES: *Effective Date:* The terms and conditions set forth in this document must be followed as a condition for access to the ACE Portal effective immediately. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be submitted to Byron Kissane via e-mail at *stuart.b.kissane@dhs.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Byron Kissane at *stuart.b.kissane@dhs.gov* or

(703)650-3460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 16, 2007, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)published a General Notice in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 27632) announcing a revision of the terms and conditions that must be followed as a condition for access to the ACE Portal. The notice specified that no further action would be required by ACE Portal Trade Account Owners for those ACE Portal Accounts already established with CBP with the proper Account Owner listed. The principal changes to the ACE terms and conditions included a revised definition of ”Account Owner” to permit either an individual or a legal entity to serve in this capacity, new requirements relating to providing notice to CBP when there has been a material change in the status of the Account and/or Trade Account Owner, and explanatory provisions as to how the information from a particular account may be accessed through the ACE Portal when that account is transferred to a new owner. Terms and Conditions Document The purpose of the Terms and Conditions document is to set forth the obligations and responsibilities of those parties accessing an ACE Portal account on behalf of an Account. An ACE Portal account, as described in that document, referred to a party who had volunteered to participate in any ACE test and has an ACE Portal account. At the time of publication of the Terms and Conditions document in the **Federal Register** on May 16, 2007, the business categories that could establish ACE Portal accounts consisted of importers, brokers, and carriers. However, CBP published a subsequent General Notice in the **Federal Register** on October 18, 2007 (72 FR 59105), announcing, among other things, enhanced Portal functionality and an expansion of the business categories that may establish ACE Portal accounts. A complete list of the Portal Account types is set forth below with the requirements that must be met or the information that is required. It is noted that Internet accessibility is a requirement for all categories. 1. Importer: • Possesses one or more Importer of Record

(IR)numbers; and 2. Broker: • Possesses the ability to make periodic payment via Automated Clearinghouse

(ACH)Credit or ACH Debit; • Possesses the ability to file entry/entry summary via Automated Broker Interface (ABI); and 3. Carrier (All Modes: Air, Rail, and Sea): • Possesses a SCAC, International Air Transport Association (IATA), or International Civil Aviation Organization

(ICAO)designator (as applicable); and • Method of transportation ( *i.e.* , air, rail, vessel). 4. Cartman or Lighterman: • Employer Identification Number

(EIN)or Social Security Number (SSN); and • CBP issued license number. 5. Driver/Crew: • Drivers/Crew who are interested in having their information entered into ACE are encouraged to contact:

(1)A truck carrier with Electronic Data Interchange

(EDI)or an ACE Portal Account; or

(2)a third party provider (this includes importers, brokers, and service centers) with an ACE Portal Account. • Drivers/Crew who elect to have their own ACE Portal Account with a Driver/Crew view will be required to submit the following information: a. Name; b. Date of Birth; and c. Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 6. Bonded Warehouse, Container Freight Station (CFS), and Container Examination Station

(CES)Facility Operator: • EIN or SSN; • Facilities Information and Resources Management System (FIRMS) code; and • Bond number. 7. Filer: • Filer Code. 8. Foreign Trade Zone

(FTZ)Operator: • EIN or SSN; • FIRMS code; • Zone Number; • Sub-zone Number (if applicable); • Site Number; and • Bond Number. 9. Service Provider: • Software Vendor: Filer Code and/or SCAC; • Service Bureau/Center: Filer code and/or SCAC; • Port Authority: SCAC; • Preparer: SCAC; and • Surety agent: Filer code. 10. Surety: • Surety Code; and • EIN. Security Policy Provision V of the May 16, 2007, Terms and Conditions document addresses *Failure to Access the Portal.* Specifically, this provision states that failure of an Account Owner to access the ACE Portal for a period of ninety

(90)days consecutively will result in the termination of access to the ACE Portal. Access may be restored by calling the Help Desk or by following the “forgot your password” prompt found on the ACE Portal log-in page. The failure of a Proxy Account Owner or an Account User to access the ACE Portal for a period of ninety

(90)days consecutively will result in the termination of access to the ACE Portal for the Proxy Account Owner or Account User. Access may only be restored upon re-authorization by the Account Owner. Change in Security Policy To meet security guidelines established by the Department of Homeland Security, CBP is implementing a new policy as it relates to account access that changes the period of allowable inactivity from ninety

(90)days to forty-five

(45)days. As such, if forty-five

(45)consecutive days elapse without an Account owner accessing the ACE Portal, access to the Portal will be terminated. Access may only be restored by calling the Help Desk. Similarly, if forty-five

(45)consecutive days elapse without a Proxy Account Owner or an Account User accessing the ACE portal, access to the Portal will also be terminated for the Proxy Account Owner or Account User. Access may only be restored by calling the Help Desk. The Account Owner may no longer re-authorize access for the Proxy Account Owner or the Account User. Any party seeking access to the ACE Portal will be required to accept those terms and conditions as set forth on the ACE Portal screen and in this General Notice. All other provisions in the May 16, 2007, Terms and Conditions document not specifically mentioned as being revised, remain unchanged and in effect. Dated: June 30, 2008. Daniel Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. E8-15249 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians Fee-to-Trust Acquisition and Casino-Hotel Project, Sonoma County, CA AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), as lead agency, with the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians (Tribe) as a cooperating agency, intends to gather information necessary for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for a proposed 79± acre fee-to-trust acquisition and casino and hotel project to be located within the City of Cloverdale's Sphere of Influence, in an unincorporated area of Sonoma County, California. The purpose of the proposed action is to help promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and a strong tribal government. This notice also announces a public scoping meeting to identify potential issues, concerns and alternatives to be considered in the EIS. DATES: Written comments on the scope and implementation of this proposal must arrive by August 11, 2008. A public scoping meeting will be held July 30, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., or until all those who register to make comments have been heard. ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand carry written comments to Dale Morris, Regional Director, Pacific Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825. Please include your name, return address and the caption, “DEIS Scoping Comments, Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians, 79± Acre Fee to Trust Casino/Hotel Project, Sonoma County, California,” on the first page of your written comments. The public scoping meeting will be held at the Cloverdale City Citrus Fairgrounds, Citrus Fair Drive, Number 1, Cloverdale, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Rydzik,

(916)978-6051. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Tribe proposes that 79± acres of land be taken into trust and that a casino, with parking and other supporting facilities, subsequently be constructed on the acquired trust property. The 79± acres encompass four parcels of land located within the City of Cloverdale's Sphere of Influence, in an unincorporated area of Sonoma County, California. The proposed project site is located immediately east of Highway 101, bordered by Asti Road to the west and Lile Lane to the northeast. Santana Drive runs parallel with the southern boundary of the proposed project site. Regional access to the proposed casino complex would be from South Cloverdale Boulevard via Highway 101. The Proposed Action includes the development of a casino complex, which would consist of a combination of uses including, but not limited to a main gaming hall, hotel, and supporting utilities. Driveways along Lile Lane and Asti Road would provide access to the parking areas and the casino. Areas of environmental concern so far identified to be addressed in the EIS include land use, geology and soils, water resources, agricultural resources, biological resources, cultural resources, mineral resources, paleontological resources, traffic and transportation, noise, air quality, public health/environmental hazards, public services and utilities, hazardous waste and materials, socio-economics, environmental justice, and visual resources/aesthetics. In addition to the proposed action, a reasonable range of alternatives, including a no-action alternative, will be analyzed in the EIS. The range of issues and alternatives may be expanded based on comments received during the scoping process. Public Comment Availability Comments, including names and addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the mailing address shown in the ADDRESSES section, during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority This notice is published in accordance with sections 1501.7 and 1506.6 of the Council of Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508) implementing the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.), the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 1-6), and is in the exercise of authority delegated to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8.1. Dated: May 20, 2008. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E8-15204 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-W7-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY-920-09-1320-EL, WYW177016] Coal Lease Exploration License, WY AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License, Kiewit Mining Properties Inc., WYW177016, Wyoming. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 CFR 3410, all interested parties are hereby invited to participate with Kiewit Mining Properties Inc. on a pro rata cost sharing basis in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the following-described land in Campbell County, WY: T. 52 N., R. 72 W., 6th P.M., Wyoming Sec. 7: Lots 13-17; Sec. 8: Lots 9-12; Sec. 9: Lots 10-15; Sec. 18: Lots 8, 9, 16, 17; Sec. 19: Lots 8, 9, 16; T. 52 N., R. 73 W., 6th P.M., Wyoming Sec. 12: Lots 9, 16; Sec. 13: Lots 1, 8, 9, 16; Sec. 24: Lots 1, 8, 9, 16. Containing 1393.54 acres, more or less. DATES: Any party electing to participate in this exploration program must send written notice to both the Bureau of Land Management and Kiewit Mining Properties Inc. as provided in the ADDRESSES section below, which must be received within 30 days after publication of this Notice of Invitation in the **Federal Register** . ADDRESSES: Copies of the exploration plan are available for review during normal business hours in the following offices (serialized under number WYW177016): Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003; and, Bureau of Land Management, Casper Field Office, 2987 Prospector Drive, Casper, WY 82604. The written notice should be sent to the following addresses: Kiewit Mining Properties Inc., Attn: Greg Todd, Project Engineer, Buckskin Mining Co., P.O. Box 3027, Gillette, WY 82717-3027, and the Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office, Branch of Solid Minerals, Attn: Julie Weaver, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All of the coal in the above-described land consists of unleased Federal coal within the Powder River Basin Known Coal Leasing Area. The purpose of the exploration program is to obtain geological and other pertinent data concerning the coal deposits. This notice of invitation will be published in *News-Record* of Gillette, WY once each week for two consecutive weeks beginning the week of July 7, 2008, and in the **Federal Register** . The foregoing is published in the **Federal Register** pursuant to 43 CFR 3410.2-1(c)(1). Dated: June 24, 2008. Larry Claypool, Deputy State Director, Minerals and Lands. [FR Doc. E8-14853 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY-920-1430-FR; WYW-138016] Corrected Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Lands in Sweetwater County, WY AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice corrects the legal description of the Notice of Realty Action published on May 23, 2002, which classified land under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act in Sweetwater County for a county jail facility. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamara Gertsch, Realty Officer, Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office, at

(307)775-6115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Notice of Realty Action published on May 23, 2002 (FR 67 36223), had an incomplete legal description. The correct legal description is: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming T. 18 N., R. 105 W., Sec. 18, lot 7, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 , NW 1/4 SE 1/4 The land described contains 105.00 acres, more or less. All other aspects of the notice remain in effect as published. Dated: June 27, 2008. Tamara J. Gertsch, Realty Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15373 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-448 and 731-TA-1117 (Final)] Certain Off-the-Road Tires From China AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Revised schedule for the subject investigations. DATES: *Effective Date:* June 27, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Haines (202-205-3200), 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: Effective April 3, 2008, the Commission established a revised schedule for the conduct of the final phase of the subject investigations (73 FR 19249, April 9, 2008). The Commission has decided to revise its schedule with respect to the starting time of the hearing and the date for filing posthearing briefs. The hearing will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008. At that time, the Commission will hear the presentation of those in support of the imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties and will question that panel. At the conclusion of questioning by the Commission and others, the hearing will be recessed and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008. At that time, the Commission will hear the presentation of those in opposition to the imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties, to be followed by questioning of that panel. As a result of this change, posthearing briefs will be due Wednesday, July 16, 2008. For further information concerning these investigations 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: 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: June 30, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-15139 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-991 (Review)] Silicon Metal From Russia Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year review, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, 2 pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that revocation of the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from Russia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR § 207.2(f)). 2 Commissioner Okun did not participate in this determination. Background The Commission instituted this review on February 1, 2008 (73 FR 6204) and determined on May 6, 2008 that it would conduct an expedited review (73 FR 28153, May 15, 2008). The Commission transmitted its determination in this review to the Secretary of Commerce on June 30, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4018 (June 2008), entitled *Silicon Metal From Russia: Investigation No. 731-TA-991 (Review).* By order of the Commission. Issued: June 30, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8-15205 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2008, a proposed consent decree in *United States* v. *John B. Knight, Jr.; Robert D. Brown; National Petroleum Marketing, Inc.; Sunwest Express, Inc.; and Navajo Trails, Inc.* , Civil No. CIV-04-0626-PHX-JWS, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. This Consent Decree resolves claims asserted by the United States in a complaint filed on March 30, 2004, against the settling defendants for civil penalties under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6991-6992, for failure to conduct corrosion tests every three years; failure to report a suspected release within twenty-four hours; failure to investigate suspected releases within seven days; failure to monitor tanks every thirty days; failure to utilize a valid release detection method; failure to provide adequate release detection for piping; failure to maintain financial responsibility; and failure to respond to information request letters. The proposed Consent Decree provides for the payment to the United States of $55,000 in civil penalties. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty

(30)days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to *pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov* or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to *United States* v. *John B. Knight, Jr.; Robert D. Brown; National Petroleum Marketing, Inc.; Sunwest Express, Inc.; and Navajo Trails, Inc.* , D.J. Ref. 90-7-1-08112. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, Two Renaissance Square, 40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4408, and at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site: *http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html* . A copy of the Consent Decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 20044-7611, or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood ( *tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov* ), fax number

(202)514-0097, phone confirmation number

(202)514-1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $4.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury, or if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Henry Friedman, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8-15220 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-15-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Under 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in *United States* v. *Cambrex Corporation, et al.* , Civil Action No. 08-5815, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The proposed Consent Decree resolves claims of the United States, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* , in connection with the Nepera Chemical Company Superfund Site in the Town of Hamptonburgh, Orange County, New York (“Site”), against Cambrex Corporation; Nepera, Inc.; Warner-Lambert Company LLC; and Pfizer, Inc. The proposed Consent Decree requires the defendants to perform the Remedial Design/Remedial Action (“RD/RA”) set forth in the Record of Decision (“ROD”) for the Site, including

(a)The excavation of Site soils within former waste lagoons and placement of the soils into a biocell, using soil vapor extraction and biological degradation technologies to reach target cleanup levels;

(b)backfilling of the excavated areas of the Site which are not utilized in the construction of the biocell;

(c)bioremediation of the groundwater following the removal of source-area soils by the introduction of oxygenating compounds to facilitate bioremediation through enhancement of the indigenous microbial population; and

(d)implementation of a long-term groundwater monitoring program to verify that the concentrations and the areal extent of the groundwater contaminants are declining. The estimated cost of the remedy is $3,815,000. In addition, the Consent Decree requires the defendants to reimburse EPA for its past response costs in the amount of $495,000. The Consent Decree also obligates the defendants to pay the United States' future response costs with respect to the Site, and to implement institutional controls including restrictive covenants and an environmental easement to ensure non-interference with, and the continued effectiveness of, the ROD remedy. The proposed Consent Decree provides that the defendants are entitled to contribution protection as provided by Section 113(f)(2) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) for matters addressed by the settlement. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of 30 days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530, and either e-mailed to *pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov* or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and should refer to *United States* v. *Cambrex Corporation, et al.* , Civil Action No. 08-5815 (RMB), D.J. Ref. 90-11-3-09274. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, 86 Chambers Street, New York, New York 10007. During the public comment period, the proposed Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, *http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html* . A copy of the proposed Consent Decree may be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044-7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood ( *tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov* ), fax no.

(202)514-0097, phone confirmation number

(202)514-1547. In requesting a copy of the proposed Consent Decree, please enclose a check in the amount of $49.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Ronald Gluck, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8-15095 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-15-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request July 1, 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 Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316 / Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), e-mail: *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov* within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the 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:* Employment and Training Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a currently approved collection. *Title:* Attestation by Employers Using Crewmembers for Longshore Activities at Locations in the State of Alaska. *OMB Control Number:* 1205-0352. *Form Number:* ETA 9033-A. *Affected Public:* Private Sector—Business or other for-profits. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 20. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 60. *Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden:* $0. *Description:* The information provided on the Form ETA 9033-A by employers seeking to use alien crewmembers to perform longshore activities in the State of Alaska permits the Department to meet federal responsibilities for program administration, management, and oversight under § 258 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1288). For additional information, see related notice published at 73 FR 12219 on March 6, 2008. *Agency:* Employment and Training Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a currently approved collection. *Title:* Workforce Flexibility (Work-Flex) Program. *OMB Control Number:* 1205-0432. *Form Number:* None. *Affected Public:* State Governments. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 5. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 960. *Estimated Total Annual Costs Burden:* $0. *Description:* Governors may request waiver authority from the Secretary of Labor to waive certain provisions of the Workforce Investment Act Title I programs. Applications are submitted to the ETA National Office on behalf of states and local areas to implement reforms of State Workforce Investment systems. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15379 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FP-P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: 08-053] Notice of Information Collection AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: All comments should be submitted within 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Dr. Walter Kit, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Dr. Walter Kit, NASA PRA Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., JE0000, Washington, DC 20546,

(202)358-1350, *Walter.Kit-1@nasa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This information collection, JSC Form 1625, has to do with operational groups at JSC and other NASA centers, NASA contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to provide descriptions of radioactive items used in or supplied for human space missions or approved JSC projects. The form also provides records of accountability, responsibility, transfer, location, and disposition of these items. II. Method of Collection The form, which is now available electronically, accompanies a physical shipment of nuclear materials and requires recipients to confirm shipment receipt. Converting the form to an electronic format and making it available on line has significantly reduced the burden of information gathering for respondents. III. Data *Title:* Radioactive Material Transfer Receipt. *OMB Number:* 2700-0007. *Type of Review:* Revision of Currently Approved Collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 25. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 10. *Estimated Total Annual Cost to Government:* $10,000. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed 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, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15187 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES SES Performance Review Board AGENCY: National Endowment for the Arts. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the names of the members of the Performance Review Board for the National Endowment for the Arts. This notice supersedes all previous notices of the PRB membership for the Agency. DATES: Upon publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig McCord, Director of Human Resources, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 627, Washington, DC 20506,

(202)682-5473. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sec. 4314(c)(1) through

(5)of Title 5, U.S.C., requires each agency to establish, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, one or more SES Performance Review Boards. The Board shall review and evaluate the initial appraisal by the supervisor of a senior executive's performance, along with any response by the senior executive, and make recommendations to the appointing authority relative to the performance of the senior executive. The following persons have been selected to serve on the Performance Review Board for the National Endowment for the Arts: Eileen B. Mason, Senior Deputy Chairman. Laurence M. Baden, Deputy Chairman for Management and Budget. Patrice Walker Powell, Deputy Chairman for States, Regions, and Local Arts Agencies. Ann Guthrie Hingston, Director of the Office of Government Affairs. Michael R. Burke, Chief Information Officer. Sunil Iyengar, Director of the Office of Research and Analysis. Kathleen M. Edwards, Director, Administrative Services Office, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. E8-15250 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537-01-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463 as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research

(DMR)#1203 *Dates and Times:* July 23, 2008; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; July 24, 2008; 8:15 am-9 p.m.; July 25, 2008; 8:00 am-3 p.m. *Place:* University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. *Type of Meeting:* Part-Open. *Contact Person:* Dr. Rama Bansil, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone

(703)292-8562. *Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning further support of the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC). Agenda Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Closed—Briefing of Site Visit Panel (La Terrace). Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:15 am-4 p.m. Open—Welcome, Institutional Representatives Presentations. 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed—Executive Session for Site Visit Team. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Open—Poster Session. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Closed—Dinner Meeting of Site Visit Panel. Friday, July 25, 2008 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed—Executive Session and Director's Response to Feedback, Debriefing with NSEC Director and Center Leaders. *Reason for Closing:* The work being reviewed may include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552 b(c),

(4)and

(6)of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: July 1, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-15260 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. NRC-2008-0359] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)and solicitation of public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the **Federal Register** under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. *The title of the information collection:* 10 CFR Part 74—Material Control and Accounting of Special Nuclear Material. 2. *Current OMB approval number:* 3150-0123. 3. *How often the collection is required:* Submission is a one-time requirement which has been completed by all current licensees. However, licensees may submit amendments or revisions to the plans as necessary. In addition, specified inventory and material status reports are required annually or semi-annually. Other reports are submitted as events occur. 4. *Who is required or asked to report:* Persons licensed under 10 CFR 70 who possess and use certain forms and quantities of Special Nuclear Material (SNM). 5. *The number of annual respondents:* 19. 6. *The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:* An annual total of 8,589 hours (989 hours for reporting and 7,600 hours for recordkeeping). The average annual burden per respondent for reporting is 47 hours. The average annual burden per recordkeeping for the 110 record keepers is 61 hours. 7. *Abstract:* 10 CFR part 74 establishes requirements for material control and accounting of SNM, and specific performance-based regulations for licensees authorized to possess, use and produce strategic special nuclear material, and special nuclear material of moderate strategic significance and low strategic significance. The information is used by the NRC to make licensing and regulatory determinations concerning material control and accounting of special nuclear material and to satisfy obligations of the United States to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Submission or retention of the information is mandatory for persons subject to the requirements. Submit, by September 5, 2008, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft 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 submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC-2008-0359. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods. Electronic comments: Go to *http://www.regulations.gov* and search for Docket No. NRC-2008-0359. Mail comments to NRC Clearance Officer, Margaret A. Janney (T-5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Margaret A. Janney (T-5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-7245, or by e-mail to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 30th day of June, 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Gregory Trussell, Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E8-15279 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION July 17, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting Time and Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 10 a.m. (Open Portion). 10:15 a.m. (Closed Portion). Place: Offices of the Corporation, Twelfth Floor Board Room, 1100 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Status: Meeting Open to the Public from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Closed portion will commence at 10:15 a.m. (approx.) Matters to be Considered: 1. President's Report. 2. Approval of April 17, 2008 Minutes (Open Portion). Further Matters to be Considered: (Closed to the Public 10:15 a.m.) 1. Report from Audit Committee. 2. Finance Project—Jordan. 3. Finance Project—Egypt. 4. Finance and Insurance Project— The Republic of Togo. 5. Finance Project—Russia. 6. Finance Project—Global. 7. Insurance Project—Jordan. 8. Finance Project—Africa. 9. Finance Project—Sub-Saharan Africa. 10. Finance Project—Mexico/Latin America. 11. Finance Project—Asia and the Pacific Islands. 12. Approval of March 21, 2008 Minutes (Closed Portion). 13. Approval of April 17, 2008 Minutes (Closed Portion). 14. Pending Major Projects. 15. Reports. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information on the meeting may be obtained from Connie M. Downs at

(202)336-8438. Dated: July 2, 2008. Connie M. Downs, Corporate Secretary, Overseas Private Investment Corporation. [FR Doc. 08-1416 Filed 7-2-08; 12:21 pm]

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