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Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates, the

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule with comment period revises the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system to implement applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with this system. We describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare hospital outpatient services paid under the prospective payment system. These changes are applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2008. In addition, the rule sets forth the applicable relative payment weights and amounts for services furnished in ASCs, specific HCPCS codes to which the final policies of the ASC payment system apply, and other pertinent rate setting information for the CY 2008 ASC payment system. Furthermore, this final rule with comment period will make changes to the policies relating to the necessary provider designations of critical access hospitals and changes to several of the current conditions of participation requirements.

The attached

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Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule with comment period addresses certain provisions of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, as well as making other proposed changes to Medicare Part B payment policy. We are making these changes to ensure that our payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice and the relative value of services. This final rule with comment period also discusses refinements to resourcebased practice expense (PE) relative value units (RVUs); geographic practice cost indices (GPCI) changes; malpractice RVUs; requests for additions to the list of telehealth services; several coding issues including additional codes from the 5Year Review; payment for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals; the competitive acquisition program (CAP); clinical lab fee schedule issues; payment for renal dialysis services; performance standards for independent diagnostic testing facilities; expiration of the physician scarcity area (PSA) bonus payment; conforming and clarifying changes for com

VA Adjudications Manual, M21-1; Rescission of Manual M21-1 Provisions Related To Exposure to Herbicides Based on

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to rescind provisions of its Adjudication Procedures Manual, M211 (M211) that were found by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) not to have been properly rescinded.

Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of SGS North America Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, SGS North America Inc., 111 Cowan Road, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U. S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U. S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to

Re-Approval of Marine Technical Surveyors, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Marine Technical Surveyors, Inc., 2382 Highway 1 South, Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_ svcs/o

Re-Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Intertek USA, Inc., 91110 Hanua Street, 204, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the U. S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the U. S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/ orgando

Re-Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Intertek USA, Inc., 354 Fairbanks Street, Valdez, Alaska 99686, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/ organdoperations.xml.

Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Columbia Inspection, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Columbia Inspection, Inc., 5013 Pacific Highway East, Suite 2, Fife, Washington 98424, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to

Sunshine Act Meeting

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meeting: Tennessee Valley Authority (Meeting No. 07 06).
Time and Date: 9 a.m. EST, November 29, 2007, TVA West Tower Auditorium, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. Agenda

Old Business

Approval of minutes of September 27, 2007, Board Meeting. New Business
1. President's Report
2. Report of the Finance, Strategy, and Rates Committee

A. Taxequivalent payments for FY 07
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and estimated payments for FY 08

B. Retention of Net Power Proceeds and Nonpower Proceeds and Payments to the U.S. Treasury

C. Customer issues

i. Rate adjustment to the Fuel Cost Adjustment baseline

ii. Market days option for 5minute response interruptible product 3. Report of the Operations, Environment, and Safety Committee

A. Gas capacity expansion

B. Contracts with BHP Billiton and Areva for uranium fuel 4. Report of the Human Resources Committee

A. Executive compensation approvals for FY 08

B. Amendments to the TVA Retirement System plans 5. Rep

Issuance of a Presidential Permit Authorizing the Greater Yuma Port Authority To Construct, Operate, and Maintain a

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State has issued a Presidential permit, effective November 16, 2007, authorizing the Greater Yuma Port Authority to construct, operate, and maintain a livestock border crossing near San Luis, Arizona, at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. In making this determination, the Department consulted with other federal agencies, as required by Executive Order 11423, as amended.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages that will require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Pub. L. 104 13, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. The information collection packages that may be included in this notice are for new information collections, approval of existing information collections, revisions to OMBapproved information collections, and extensions (no change) of OMBapproved information collections.

SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and on ways to minimize burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments and recommendations regarding the information collection(s) should be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer and the SSA Reports Cle

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Rule

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Arca Rule 6.87 governing obvious errors. Specifically, the Exchange proposes a revised review procedure for contesting decisions made pursuant to the options obvious error rule. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange, the Commission's Public Referenc

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on August 17, 2007, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared primarily by FICC. FICC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \2\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) \3\ thereunder so that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change enhances FICC's Government Securities Division's (``GSD'') correspondent clearing service for nettin

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

I. Introduction

On July 11, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change, pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder, \2\ to permit the Exchange to: (i) List and trade CBOE Dow Jones Industrial Average Volatility Index (``VXD'') options and Nasdaq100 Volatility Index (``VXN'') options in $1 strike price intervals; and (ii) list and trade CBOE Russell 2000 Volatility Index (``RVX''), VXD, VXN and CBOE Volatility Index (``VIX'') LEAPs in $1 strike price intervals. On August 20, 2007, CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 24, 2007. \3\ The Commission received one comment letter regarding the proposal. \4\ This order approves the proposed rule change,

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2007.

I. Introduction

On July 17, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change, pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ to permit the Exchange to: (i) Amend Rule 24.9(a)(2), Terms of Index Option Contracts, to allow the Exchange to list up to seven expiration months for broadbased security index options upon which the Exchange calculates a constant threemonth volatility index; and (ii) remove outdated rule text from Rule 24.9(a)(2). On September 19, 2007, CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 16, 2007.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change, as amended. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Order Granting

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On November 15, 2008, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. This order provides notice of, and approves, the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 thereto, on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
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I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE is proposing to trade on its stock trading facility, the CBOE Stock Exchange (``CBSX''), shares (``Shares'') of the 93 funds identified below (collectively, the ``

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 12, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On November 8, 2007, the CBOE submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 supersedes and replaces the original filing in its entirety. The substance of Amendment No. 1 is incorporated into this notice.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes various revis

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on October 29, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by Amex. On November 9, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On November 16, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposal.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 made clarifying changes to the purpose section of the original filing and revised the proposed annual listing fee schedule.
\4\ Amendment No. 2 made an additional clarifying chan

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 206(4)4; SEC File No. 270304; OMB Control No. 32350345

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 206(4)4'' (17 CFR 275.206(4)4) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq.). Rule 206(4)4 requires advisers to disclose certain financial and disciplinary information to clients. The disclosure requirements in rule 206(4)4 are designed so that a client will have information about an adviser's financial condition and disciplin

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213
Extension: Rule 2033, Form ADVH; SEC File No. 270481; OMB Control No. 32350538

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 2033 and Form ADVH under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.'' Rule 2033 (17 CFR 275.2033) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b) establishes procedures for an investment adviser to obtain a hardship exemption from the electronic filing requirements of the Investment Advisers Act. Rule 2033 requires every person requesting a har

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549

Extension:

Rule 17a3; SEC File No. 270026; OMB Control No. 32350033

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below. The Code of Federal Regulations citation to this collection of information is: 17 CFR 240.17a3.

Rule 17a3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) establishes minimum standards with respect to business records that brokerdealers registered with the Commission must make and keep current. These records are maintained by the brokerdealer (in accordance with a separate rule), so they can be used by the broker dealer and reviewed by
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copy Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Form N14; SEC File No. 270297; OMB Control No. 32350336

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget requests for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Form N14 (17 CFR 239.23) is used by investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq.) (``Investment Company Act'') and business development companies as defined by Section 2(a)(48) of the Investment Company Act to register securities under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) to be issued in business combination transactions specified in rule 145(a) (17 CFR 230.145(a)) and exchange offers. The securities are regis

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549

Extension:

Rule 17a4(b)(11); SEC File No. 270449; OMB Control No. 3235 0506

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission
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(``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Rule 17a4(b)(11) (17 CFR 240.17a4(b)(11)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) describes the record preservation requirements for those records required to be kept pursuant to Rule 17a3(a)(16), including how such records should be kept and for how long, to be used in monitoring compliance with the Commission's financial responsibility program and antifraud and antimanipulative rules as well as other rules and r

Inviting Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program Preapplications for Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), an Agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area, announces the availability of two individual grants: one grant from the passenger transportation funds appropriated for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program and another grant for Federally Recognized Native American Tribes' (FRNAT) from funds appropriated for the RBEG program. USDA Rural Development will administer these awards under the RBEG program and 7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(2) for fiscal year (FY) 2008. Historically, Congress has appropriated funding for these specific programs. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a FY 2008 Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide an appropriation for these programs, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, submit applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within the current fiscal year. A subsequent notice identifying the amount received in the appropriations will be published, if any. Each

Removal of 6 CFR Chapter X

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), the White House, is removing its Freedom of Information Act regulations currently published at 6 CFR Chapter X. This action is being taken because, pursuant to provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 11053), PCLOB as it is currently constituted will be abolished no later than January 30, 2008 and replaced with a new independent agency within the Executive Branch. This new independent agency will be responsible for promulgating its own regulations.

Tennessee Valley Authority; Notice of Receipt and Availability of Application for a Combined License

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On October 30, 2007, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA, or the applicant) filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) pursuant to section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act and 10 CFR Part 52, an application for a combined license (COL) for two AP1000 advanced passive pressurized water reactor nuclear power plants at the Bellefonte facility near the town of Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama. The reactors are to be identified as Bellefonte Units 3 and 4.

An applicant may seek a COL in accordance with Subpart C of 10 CFR part 52. The information submitted by the applicant includes certain administrative information such as financial qualifications submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 52.77, as well as technical information submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 52.79.

Subsequent Federal Register notices will address the acceptability of the tendered COL application for docketing and provisions for participation of the public in the COL review process.

A copy of the application

Notice of Sunshine Act Meetings

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Dates: Weeks of November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2007. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matters To Be Considered
Week of November 26, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007.

9:30 a.m.

Discussion of Security Issues (ClosedEx. 1 & 3). 1:30 p.m.

Briefing on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Programs (Public Meeting) (Contact: Sandra Talley, 3014158059).

This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address http://www.nrc.gov. Week of December 3, 2007Tentative
Friday, December 7, 2007.

10 a.m.

Discussion of Intragovernmental Issues (ClosedEx. 1 & 9). 2 p.m.

Briefing on Threat Environment Assessment (ClosedEx. 1). Week of December 10, 2007Tentative
Wednesday, December 12, 2007.
9:30 a.m.

Discussion of Management Issues (ClosedEx. 2).
Wee

Notice of Partially Closed Meeting of the Naval Research Advisory Committee; Correction

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy published a document in the Federal Register of November 14, 2007, announcing a partially closed meeting of the Naval Research Advisory Committee (NRAC). The dates of the meeting contained in the document have changed.

Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230.

These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed 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. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Governme

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 10, 2007. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by December 12, 2007.
J. Paul Loether,
Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program.
Colorado
Las Animas County
East Street School, 206 East St., Trinidad, 07001277
Indiana
Elkhart County
Conn, Charles Gerard, Mansion, 723 Strong Ave., Elkhart, 07001278 Hendri

New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) Multispecies (Groundfish) Committee will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

RIN: 0648-XE10

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), its MidAtlantic section of the Monkfish Committee, its Squid, Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee, its Bycatch/Limited Access Committee, and its Executive Committee will hold public meetings.

Marine Mammals; File No. 1034-1854

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that Dr. Markus Horning, Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, Oregon State University, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365 has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 10341854.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued Permit 1044 Modification 4 to the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Fisheries Ecology Division (FED) in Santa Cruz, California.

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Cooperative Charting Programs

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce, 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.
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List of Fisheries for 2008

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is publishing its final List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2008, as required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The final LOF for 2008 reflects new information on interactions between commercial fisheries and marine mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into one of three categories under the MMPA based upon the level of serious injury and mortality of marine mammals that occurs incidental to each fishery. The categorization of a fishery in the LOF determines whether participants in that fishery are subject to certain provisions of the MMPA, such as registration, observer coverage, and take reduction plan requirements.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for New Jersey

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the 2007 summer flounder commercial quota allocated to the State of New Jersey has been harvested. Vessels issued a commercial Federal fisheries permit for the summer flounder fishery may not land summer flounder in New Jersey for the remainder of calendar year 2007, unless additional quota becomes available through a transfer from another state. Regulations governing the summer flounder fishery require publication of this notification to advise New Jersey that the quota has been harvested and to advise vessel permit holders and dealer permit holders that no commercial quota is available for landing summer flounder in New Jersey.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the State of Delaware is transferring commercial bluefish quota to the State of Rhode Island from its 2007 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for New York

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the 2007 Atlantic bluefish commercial quota allocated to the State of New York has been harvested. Vessels issued a commercial Federal fisheries permit for the Atlantic bluefish fishery may not land bluefish in New York for the remainder of calendar year 2007, unless additional quota becomes available through a transfer from another state. Regulations governing the Atlantic bluefish fishery require publication of this notification to advise New York that the quota has been harvested and to advise vessel permit holders and dealer permit holders that no commercial quota is available for landing bluefish in New York.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico;

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This temporary rule republishes interim measures to reduce overfishing of Gulf red snapper that were previously implemented via a temporary rule published by NMFS on April 2, 2007, and extended through March 28, 2008, by a temporary rule published by NMFS on September 24, 2007. The interim measures reduce the commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper, reduce the commercial minimum size limit for red snapper, reduce the recreational bag limit for Gulf red snapper, prohibit the retention of red snapper under the bag limit for captain and crew of a vessel operating as a charter vessel or headboat, and establish a target level of reduction of shrimp trawl bycatch mortality of red snapper. The intended effect of this temporary rule is to reinstate the text of the interim measures in the Code of Federal Regulations that was inadvertently removed.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Halibut in the Gulf of Alaska

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) from rockfish cooperatives in the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Pilot Program to vessels using trawl gear in the GOA. This action is necessary to provide the opportunity to vessels using trawl gear to harvest available GOA groundfish total allowable catch (TAC) under existing PSC limits.

Announcing a Meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday, December 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be open to the public. The Advisory Board was established by the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100235) and amended by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107347) to advise the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of NIST on security and privacy issues pertaining to federal computer systems. Details regarding the Board's activities are available at http://csrc.nist.gov/ispab/.

Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced [[Page 66136]]
Technology (VCAT), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet Tuesday, December 11, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology is composed of fifteen members appointed by the Director of NIST who are eminent in such fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international relations. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Institute, its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The agenda will include an update on NIST and its R&D priorities, NIST's vision for 2017, and strategic plan; an overview

Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted regarding the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard (UTQGS) below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period was published on July 20, 2007 [72 FR 3988939890].

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning cost or pricing data requirements and information other than cost or pricing data. The clearance currently expires on May 31, 2008.

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate tec

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2007.

The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 2026934129 (this is not a tollfree number) / email: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: John Kraemer, OMB Desk Of

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2007.

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. 10413, 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 2026934129 (this is not a tollfree number)/email: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Katherine Astrich, OMB D

Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meeting: United States International Trade Commission.

Time and Date: November 29, 2007 at 11 a.m.

Place: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 2052000.

Status: Open to the public.
Matters To Be Considered

1. Agenda for future meetings: None.

2. Minutes.

3. Ratification List.

4. Inv. No. 731TA909 (Review)(Low Enriched Uranium from France) briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determination and Commissioners' opinions to the Secretary of Commerce on or before December 13, 2007.)

5. Outstanding action jackets: None.

In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting.

By order of the Commission.

Issued: November 21, 2007.
William R. Bishop,
Hearings and Meetings Coordinator.
[FR Doc. E723008 Filed 112607; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 702002P

Brake Rotors From China

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a full review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on brake rotors from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Export and Reexport Controls for Iraq

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Procedures for Acceptance or Rejection of a Rated Order

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

This information collection is required to rate and rank applications submitted as part of a funding competition and to ensure funding eligibility of applicant activities. Respondents are units of general local government eligible for Section 108 Loan Guarantees.

HIV/AIDS Bureau; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Core Medical Services Waiver Application Requirements

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice solicits comments on the HRSA proposed uniform waiver standards for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grantees requesting a core medical services waiver for Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond. Title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act (PHS) Act, as amended by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006 (Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program) requires that grantees expend 75 percent of Parts A, B, and C funds on core medical services, including antiretroviral drugs, for individuals with HIV/AIDS identified and eligible under the legislation, effective Fiscal Year (FY) 2007. HRSA has issued guidance for obtaining a waiver for FY 2007 and seeks to issue waiver requirements for grantees under Parts A, B, and C of Title XXVI of the PHS Act for FY 2008 and future years.

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Revised Amount of the Average Cost of a Health Insurance Policy

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Health Resources and Services Administration is publishing an updated monetary amount of the average cost of a health insurance policy as it relates to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).

Pursuant to section 100.2 of the VICP's implementing regulations (42 CFR Part 100), the Secretary announces that the revised average cost of a health insurance policy under the VICP is $380.04 per month. In accordance with Sec. 100.2, the revised amount was effective upon its delivery by the Secretary to the United States Court of Federal Claims. Such notice was delivered to the Court on October 17, 2007.

Dated: November 19, 2007.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E723090 Filed 112607; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 416515P

General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Sealed Bidding

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding sealed bidding. The clearance currently expires on April 30, 2008.

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for the Forest Service Proposed Wind Energy Directives (FSM 2720, FSH

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Forest Service is extending the public comment period an additional 60 days, from November 23, 2007, to January 23, 2008, for the proposed directives for wind energy development on National Forest System (NFS) lands. As stated in the original Public Notice which was published on Monday, September 24, 2007, Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 184, the Forest Service is proposing to amend its internal directives for special use authorizations and wildlife monitoring. Reviewers may obtain a copy of the proposed amendments from the address cited in the addresses section below or from the Forest Service home page on the World Wide Web at: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/permits/energy.htm. Public comment is invited and will be considered in the development of final directives.

Information Collection; Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Inventory

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the new information collection, Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Inventory.

Behind the Counter Availability of Certain Drugs; Public Meeting; Comment Period Clarification

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In the Federal Register of October 4, 2007 (72 FR 56769), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice that announced a public meeting to obtain comments regarding behindthecounter (BTC) availability of human drugs. An incorrect date was published in that notice. This document clarifies that Docket No. 2007N0356 will close on December 17, 2007.

Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, and Docosahexaenoic Acid Omega-3

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes to issue this rule finding that certain nutrient content claims for foods, including conventional foods and dietary supplements, that contain omega3 fatty acids, do not meet the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) and may not appear in food labeling. This rule is being proposed in response to three notifications submitted to FDA under the act. One notification concerning nutrient content claims for alphalinolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) was submitted collectively by Alaska General Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc., and TransOcean Products, Inc. (the seafood processors notification); a second notification concerning nutrient content claims for ALA, DHA, and EPA was submitted by Martek Biosciences Corp. (the Martek notification); and a third notification concerning nutrient content claims for DHA and EPA was submitted by Ocean Nutrition Canada, Ltd. (the Ocean Nutriti

New Animal Drugs For Use in Animal Feeds; Fenbendazole

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Intervet Inc. The supplemental NADA provides for a revised food safety warning on labeling for fenbendazole Type A medicated article and Type B and Type C medicated horse feeds.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on the
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proposed designation of critical habitat for Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San Diego thornmint) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We also announce corrections to proposed critical habitat subunits 3C, 3D, 3F, 4A, 4B, and 4C as described in the preamble to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2007 (72 FR 11946); announce the availability of the draft economic analysis for the proposed critical habitat designation; and announce amended Required Determinations for the proposal. The draft economic analysis provides information about the predesignation costs and forecasts postdesignation costs associated with conservation efforts for Acanthomintha ilicifolia. The draft economic analysis estimates potential future costs to be approximately $0.6 to $2.8 million in undiscounted dollars over a 20year period in areas proposed as final criti

Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comment on its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (``Green Guides'' or ``Guides''). The Commission is soliciting comment as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides. The Commission also is announcing plans to host public meetings to explore developments in environmental and ``green energyrelated'' marketing.

Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates; Public Workshop

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is planning to host a public workshop on January 8, 2008 to examine the emerging market for carbon offsets (i.e., greenhouse gas emission reduction products) and renewable energy certificates, and related advertising claims. The workshop is a component of the Commission's regulatory review of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, which is being announced in a separate Federal Register notice published concurrently.

Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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 Sec. 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

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are
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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 December 14, 2007.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (Todd Offenbacker, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 641980001:

1. Max T. Wake, Lincoln, Nebraska and Elizabeth B. Wake, San Francisco, California; to acquire voting shares of Jones National Corporat

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 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)).

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (W. Arthur Tribble, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 752012272:

1. Christopher T. Moser, and FFP Investments, Ltd. (its general partner, WAFCO, Inc., and William A. Freed, principal), all of San Antonio, Texas; to acquire voting

Notice of Agreements Filed

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission's Office of Agreements (2025235793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov).

Agreement No.: 011602011.

Title: Grand Alliance Agreement II.

Parties: HapagLloyd AG; HapagLloyd USA LLC; Nippon Yusen Kaisha; Orient Overseas Container Line, Inc.; Orient Overseas Container Line Limited; and Orient Overseas Container Line (Europe) Limited.

Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW.; Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036.

Synopsis: The amendment extends the agreement for ten years. It would also increase the number and size of vessels the parties are authorized to deploy, cla

Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Take notice that on November 13, 2007, Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC filed a Report of Refunds in compliance with the Commission's letter order issued on September 4, 2007 in Docket Nos. PR0712000 and PR0712001.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing 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. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file e

Discovery Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Petition for Approval of Settlement

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2007.

Take notice on November 16, 2007, Discovery Gas Transmission, LLC (Discovery) tendered for filing a ``Petition for Approval of Settlement,'' including a proposed stipulation and settlement agreement (Settlement Agreement) and associated pro forma tariff sheets.

Discovery states that copies of its filing have been served upon all affected customers of Discovery and interested state commissions.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention

The Borough of Chambersburg, PA; Notice of Filing

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Take notice that on November 11, 2007, The Borough of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (Chambersburg), tendered for filing pursuant to Rule 207(a)(5) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure a petition for approval of Chambersburg's annual revenue requirement for its contribution to the supply of Reactive Power and Voltage Control from Generation Sources Service under Schedule 2 of the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. open access transmission tariff.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the co

Alabama Intrastate, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Take notice that on November 13, 2007, Enterprise Alabama Intrastate, LLC filed a Report of Refunds in compliance with the Commission's letter order issued on September 4, 2007, in Docket Nos. PR0713000 and PR0713001.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to

Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Staff Technical Conference

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

Take notice that on December 6, 2007, a staff technical conference will be held
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at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discuss the market power analysis and mitigation measures set forth in the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.'s (Midwest ISO) ancillary services market proposal. This technical conference was established in an Order Establishing Technical Conference in the abovecaptioned dockets, issued November 19, 2007. It will be held in the Commission Meeting Room at the headquarters of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC from 9 a.m.4 p.m. (EST).

The technical conference will be divided into two sessions. The first session will address market power issues and the second session will address mitigation issues. The format of the conference and sessions will be as follows:

Staff and Midwest ISO Introduction To Conference: 99:15.

First Session: Market Power Issues:

Independe

Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P.; Notice of Technical Conference

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

On Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at 9 a.m. (PST), staff of the Office of Energy Projects will convene an engineering design and technical conference regarding the proposed Jordan Cove LNG import terminal. The conference will be held at the Red Lion Hotel in Coos Bay, Oregon. The hotel is located at 1313 N Bayshore Dr. 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420. For hotel details call (541) 2674141.

In view of the nature of critical energy infrastructure information and security issues to be explored, the cryogenic conference will not be open to the public. Attendance at this conference will be limited to existing parties to the proceeding (anyone who has specifically requested to intervene as a party) and to representatives of interested federal, state, and local agencies. Any person planning to attend the December 12th cryogenic conference must register by close of business on Monday, December 10, 2007. Registrations may be submitted either online at

Alabama Power Company; Notice of Availability Of Environmental Assessment

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2007.

An environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review. The EA was prepared for an application filed by Alabama Power Company (licensee) on October 23, 2007, and supplemented on November 14, 2007, requesting Commission approval for a droughtbased temporary variance to the Martin Project (FERC No. 349) rule curve and associated temporarily modified minimum flows from the Thurlow development of the Yates and Thurlow Project (FERC No. 2407). The projects are located on the Tallapoosa River in the counties of Coosa, Elmore and Tallapoosa, Alabama.

The EA evaluates the environmental impacts that would result from approving the licensee's temporary variance to the Martin Project rule curve and associated minimum flow modification from the Thurlow Development. The EA finds that approval of the application would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.

A copy of the EA is available for review in the Commis

Filing Dates for the Louisiana Special Election in the 1st Congressional District

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Louisiana has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the First Congressional District being vacated by Representative Bobby Jindal. There are three possible special elections, but only two may be necessary.

Primary Election: March 8, 2008.

Possible Runoff Election: April 5, 2008. In the event that one candidate does not achieve a majority vote in his/her party's Special Primary Election, the top two votegetters will participate in a Special Runoff Election.

General Election: May 3, 2008. However, if a Special Runoff Election is not necessary, the Special General will instead be held on April 5, 2008.

Special Conditions: Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes; Seats With Non-Traditional, Large, Non-Metallic Panels

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes special conditions for Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by Triad International Maintenance Company (TIMCO), will have a novel or unusual design feature(s) associated with seats that include nontraditional, large, nonmetallic panels that would affect survivability during a postcrash fire event. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Aircraft Group, Scottish Division, Model Beagle B.121 Series 1, 2, 3

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

The Type Certificate Holder (TCH) has received several reports of failed Rudder torque tube assemblies. The torque tube assemblies are subject to repetitive inspection in accordance Airworthiness Directive 2060 PRE 80. The recent failures occurred in service after the inspections required by AD 2060 PRE 80 had been performed. In the event of such failures, loss of directional control through both the Rudder and Nosewheel Steering may occur. The TCH has also received reports of loose rivets attaching the inboard Anchor Assembly to the Starboard Torque Tube.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the

Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 27 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as distortion of the rudder bars due to rudder control forces during aerobatic operation and nose wheel steering reaction forces. Rudder bar distortion could result in reduced control or loss of control. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.