The Federal Register

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 8209 of December 4, 2007

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor, America's Pacific Fleet was battered and broken, and more than 2,400 American lives were lost. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, America honors those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our homeland, and we recognize those veterans who with strength and resolve defended our Nation and advanced the cause of freedom during World War II.
When it mattered most, an entire generation of Americans stepped forward to protect our freedom and to defend liberty. Their devotion to duty and willingness to serve a cause greater than self helped secure our future and our way of life. Liberty prevailed because of the sacrifice of these courageous patriots, and America and her allies preserved a world where democracy could flourish. Our Nation remains forever in the debt of these brave Americans.
From the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor grew a steadfast resolve that has made America a defender of freedom around the world, and our mission continues as our men and women in uniform serve at home and in distant lands. Today, as we defend our Nation's founding ideals, we pay special tribute to those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, honor our veterans of World War II, and celebrate the liberty that makes America a lasting symbol of hope to the world. The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2007, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. [[Page 69136]]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

(Presidential Sig.)
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516, 558, and 589

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2004 (MUMS act) amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) to authorize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the agency) to establish new regulatory procedures that provide incentives intended to make more drugs legally available to veterinarians and animal owners for the treatment of minor animal species and uncommon diseases in major animal species. At this time, FDA is issuing final regulations to implement section 572 of the act entitled ``Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species.'' These regulations establish administrative procedures and criteria for index listing a new animal drug for use in a minor species. Such indexing provides a basis for legally marketing an unapproved new animal drug intended for use in a minor species.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Review of Native Species That Are Candidates for Listing as Endangered

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In this Candidate Notice of Review (CNOR), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), present an updated list of plant and animal species native to the United States that we regard as candidates for or have proposed for addition to the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Identification of candidate species can assist environmental planning efforts by providing advance notice of potential listings, allowing landowners and resource managers to alleviate threats and thereby possibly remove the need to list species as endangered or threatened. Even if we subsequently list a candidate species, the early notice provided here could result in more options for species management and recovery by prompting candidate conservation measures to alleviate threats to the species.

The CNOR summarizes the status and threats that we evaluated in order to determine that species qualify as candidates and to assign a listing priority

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule revises regulations governing the WIC food packages to align the WIC food packages with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) \1\ and current infant feeding practice guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, better promote and support the establishment of successful longterm breastfeeding, provide WIC participants with a wider variety of food, and provide WIC State agencies with greater flexibility in prescribing food packages to accommodate participants with cultural food preferences.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments information needed to certify a lender's nominee as a VA Staff Appraisal Reviewer.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to evaluate quotations received and to determine which quotation offers the best value in terms of price and other factors.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine if offerors and contractors have adequate insurance coverage prior to contract awarded.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to consider the use of domestic foreign construction material.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine whether or not a firm's plant being considered for an award has been inspected by another Federal agency and whether or not an award of a contract to the firm involves a conflict of interest.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

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Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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(44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 350121), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it includes the actual data collection instrument.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on
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the information needed to evaluate bidder's qualification and to support claims for price adjustment due to delay in construction caused by severe weather.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of Open Meeting

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Room 1107, Washington, DC. The meeting will be hosted by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Daniel S. Sullivan and Committee Chairman R. Michael Gadbaw. The ACIEP serves the U.S. Government in a solely advisory capacity, and provides advice concerning issues and challenges in international economic policy. The meeting will focus on Total Economic Engagement, including a regional focus on Latin America, the pending U.S. free trade agreements with Colombia, Peru, Panama, and Korea, and Subcommittee reports and discussions led by the Strategic Regions Subcommittee and the Economic Sanctions Subcommittee.

This meeting is open to the public as seating capacity allows. Entry to the building is controlled; to obtain preclearance for entry, members of the public planning to atten

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Youth Leadership and Teacher

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New Grant.

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C/PY0832.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2008.

Executive Summary: The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the Youth Leadership and Teacher Professional Development Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Public and private nonprofit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct a threeto fourweek program in the United States focusing on leadership and civic education. The 21 participants will be secondary school students and teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Authority: Overall grant making authority for this program is contained in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87256, as amended, also known as th

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Hawaii, from on or about February 24, 2008, until on or about May 23, 2008, the Rub

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Public Diplomacy Evaluation Office: Performance Measurement,

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Title of Information Collection: Public Diplomacy Evaluation Office: Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Public Diplomacy Program Surveys.

OMB Control Number: 14050158.

Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.

Originating Office: Public Diplomacy Evaluation Office (PDEO).

Form Number: None.

Respondents: Respondents of program assessments and/or program monitoring of public diplomacy activities under the collection may include program applicants, participants, alumni, administrators, and hosts or grantee organizations involved in the programs that PDEO is assessing o

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3035, J Visa Waiver Recommendation Application, OMB Control

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Title of Information Collection: J Visa Waiver Recommendation Application.

OMB Control Number: 14050135.

Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.

Originating Office: Bureau Of Consular Affairs, Department of State (CA/VO).

Form Number: DS3035.

Respondents: J Visa holders applying for a waiver of the twoyear foreign residence requirement.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.

Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.

Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.

Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours.

Frequency: On occasi

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Refugee Biographic Data, OMB Control Number 1405-0102

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Title of Information Collection: Refugee Biographic Data.

OMB Control Number: 14050102.

Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.

Originating Office: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, PRM/A.

Form Number: N/A.

Respondents: Refugee applicants for the U.S. Resettlement Program.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 70,000.

Estimated Number of Responses: 70,000.

Average Hours Per Response: Onehalf hour.

Total Estimated Burden: 35,000 hours.

Frequency: Once per respondent.

Obligation to Respond:

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-4071, Export Declaration of Defense Technical Data or

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Title of Information Collection: Export Declaration of Defense Technical Data or Services.

OMB Control Number: 14050157.

Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection.

Originating Office: Bureau of PoliticalMilitary Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.

Form Number: DS4071.

Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.

Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.

Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes.

Total Estimated Burden: 2,500 hours.

Frequency: On Occasio

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status; Form

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Title of Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J1) Status.

OMB Control Number: OMB No. 14050119.

Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.

Originating Office: Office of Exchange Coordination and DesignationECA/EC/AG and ECA/EC/PS.

Form Number: Form DS2019.

Respondents: U.S. Department of State designated sponsors.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,460.

Estimated Number of Responses: 350,000 annually.

Average Hours Per Response: 45 minutes.

Total Estimated Burden: 262,500 hours.
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Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on October 9, 2007, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by OCC. The Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments from interested persons and to grant approval of the proposal. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would permit OCC to clear and settle delayed start options (``DSOs'') by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (``CBOE'').
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, OCC included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the propo

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 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 14, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' 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 NYSE. The Exchange has filed the proposal pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(5) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(5).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend Exchange Rule 124 (OddL

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 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 14, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' 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 NYSE. 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 NYSE proposes to reduce from $0.15 to $0.10 per trade the fee charged with respect to trades submitted to the OnLine Comparison System (``OCS'') for trade date comparison.\3\ At the same time, the Exchange will eliminate all OCS access fees. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 16, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or the ``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 NYSE has designated the proposed rule change as one concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(3) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. On November 26, 2007, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Exchange withdrew Amendment No. 1 on November 27, 2007. The Exchange submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change on November 27, 2007.\5\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 April 30, 2007, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties.
\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 proposed rule change seeks (1) to modify NSCC's rules regarding hearing procedures afforded to members and applicants for membership and (2) where practicable or beneficial, to harmonize them with similar rules of NSCC's affiliates, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``F

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 25, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``Exchange'' or ``ISE'') 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 29, 2007, ISE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ This order provides notice of the proposed rule change and approves the proposal, as modified by Amendment No. 1, on an accelerated basis.
\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.
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I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to trade shares (``Shares'') of the 93 funds identified below (collecti

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 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 29, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' 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. This order provides notice of the proposed rule change and approves the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis. \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 ISE proposes to permit the initial and continued listing and trading on the Exchange of options on Index Multiple Exchange Traded Fund Shares (``Index Multiple ETFs'') and Index Inverse Exchange Traded Fund Shares (``Index Inverse ETFs''). The text of the proposed rule change is available

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Modify

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 April 30, 2007, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on July 24, 2007, amended \3\ the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by FICC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ The amendment corrected a typographical error in the proposed rule text.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change seeks (1) to modify the rules of FICC's Government Securities Division (``GSD'') and MortgageBacked Securities Division (``MBSD'') (GSD and MBSD are collectively referred to as the ``Divisi

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 April 30, 2007, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by DTC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties.
\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 proposed rule change seeks (1) to modify DTC's rules regarding hearing procedures afforded to Interested Persons \3\ and (2) where practicable or beneficial, to harmonize them with similar rules of DTC's affiliates, the National Securities Clearing Corporation [[Page 68921]]
(``NSCC'') and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change To

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2007.

On September 17, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend its minimum quote size requirements that are applicable to trading rotations conducted via the Hybrid Opening System (``HOSS''). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 25, 2007.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56680 (October 19, 2007), 72 FR 60697 (``Notice'').

Currently, CBOE Rule 8.7 generally requires that the initial size a market maker electronically quotes must be at least ten contracts (undecremented size) (the ``10up'' requirement).\4\ The Exc

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

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 16, 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 CBOE. 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 waive all transaction fees in options on the MiniSPX (``XSP''). The text of the proposed rule change is available at the CBOE, on the Exchange's Web site at

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No.

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given that on August 20, 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 the Exchange. On November 27, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1. 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to list and trade notes, the performance of which is linked to the CBOE S&P 500 PutWrite Index (PUT^SM) (the ``PUT Index'' or ``Index''). The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exch

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 16, 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 and II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Amex. The Amex has submitted the proposed rule change under section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Amex proposes to adopt changes to Rules 24AEMI, ``L

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 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 28, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``Amex'') 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. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange pr

Notice of Sunshine Act Meeting

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement:
Status: Closed Meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NW., Washington, DC.
Date and Time of Previously Announced Meeting: Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Change In the Meeting: Deletion of an Item.

The following item will not be considered during the Closed Meeting on Thursday, December 6, 2007:

A matter involving enforcement techniques

At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 5515400.

Dated: December 4, 2007.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E723789 Filed 12407; 12:58 pm]
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Unified Series Trust and Envestnet Asset Management, Inc.; Notice of Application

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Summary of the Application: Applicants request an order permitting them to enter into and materially amend subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval and granting relief from certain disclosure requirements.
Applicants: Unified Series Trust (``Trust'') and Envestnet Asset Management, Inc. (``Adviser'').
Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 14, 2007. Applicants have agreed to file an amendment during the notice period, the substance of which is reflected in this notice.
Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission's Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by December 26, 2007 and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should

Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of November, 2007. A copy of each application may be obtained for a fee at the SEC's Public Reference Branch (tel. 2025515850). An order granting each application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC's Secretary at the address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the request,
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personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on December 26, 2007, and should be accompanied by proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Se

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 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:

Regulation C; OMB Control No. 32350074; SEC File No. 27068.

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

Regulation C (17 CFR 230.400 through 230.498) provides standard instructions to guide persons when filing registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.). The information collected is intended to ensure the adequacy of information available to investors in the registration of securities. The information provided is mandatory. Regulation C is assigned one burden hour for administrative convenience because it does not directly impose inform

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 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 425; OMB Control No. 32350521; SEC File No. 270462.

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 approval.

Rule 425 (17 CFR 230.425) under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) requires the filing of certain prospectuses and communications under Rule 135 (17 CFR 230.135) and Rule 165 (17 CFR 230.165) in connection with business combination transactions. The purpose of the rule is to permit more oral and written communications with shareholders about tender offers, mergers and other business combination transacti

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

NAR Exemptive Request; OMB Control No. 3235XXXX; SEC File No. 270573.

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 preapproval of an exemptive request by the National Association of Realtors[reg] (``NAR'') pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (``Exchange Act'').

Background

NAR has requested an exemption pursuant to Sections 15(a)(2) and 36(a) of the Exchange Act from the brokerdealer registration requirements of Section 15(a)(1) and the reporting and other requirements of the Exchange Act (other than Sections 15(b)(4) and 15(b)(6)), and the rules and regulations thereunder, that apply to a broker or

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Sunshine Act Meetings

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Name of Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission.
Time and Date: 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2007.
Place: Commission conference room, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 202680001.
Status: Open.
Matters To Be Considered: Agency organization.
Contact Person for More Information: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 2027896820 or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. [[Page 68902]]

Dated: Monday, December 4, 2007.
Steven W. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 075976 Filed 12407; 2:25 pm]
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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy 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.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy 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.

Plant Materials Centers

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Minor editorial changes are being made to clarify and update the existing regulation on plant materials centers. Although the changes are minor, the entire part is published in this final rule for the convenience of the reader.

Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.

Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops to be held in January, February, and March 2008. Fishermen and shark dealers are required to attend a workshop to meet new regulatory requirements and maintain valid permits. The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops are mandatory for all federally permitted Atlantic shark dealers. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops are mandatory for vessel owners and operators who use bottom longline, pelagic longline, or gillnet gear, and have also been issued shark or swordfish limited access permits. Additional free workshops will be held in 2008 and announced in the Federal Register.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Proposed 2008 and 2009 Harvest

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes 2008 and 2009 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2008 and 2009 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2008 and 2009 Harvest Specifications

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes 2008 and 2009 harvest specifications, reserves and apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2008 and 2009 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MagnusonStevens Act).

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Subsistence Fishing; Correction

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action corrects a spelling error in final regulations (FR Doc. 038822) that were published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2003 (68 FR 18145). This action is necessary to correct a typographical error of an organized tribal entity name in regulations that implement Pacific halibut subsistence fishing management measures. This correcting amendment makes minor, nonsubstantive changes and does not change operating practices in the subsistence fishery or the rights and obligations of subsistence fishermen managed under the subsistence halibut regulations off Alaska.

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

NASA Advisory Committee; Renewal of NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Charter

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 14(b)(1) and 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), and after consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has determined that a renewal of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon NASA by law. The structure and duties of this panel is unchanged.

Notice of Realty Action--Recreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) Act Classification, New Mexico

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The following described public land is determined suitable for classification for leasing and subsequent conveyance to San Juan County for a Drag Strip, under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq., and under Sec. 7 of the Taylor Grazing Act, 43 U.S.C. 315(f), and Executive Order No. 6910.
New Mexico Principal Meridian
T. 26 N., R. 11 W.,
Sec. 1: S\1/2\SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, SW\1/4\SE\1/4\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\S\1/ 2\NW\1/4\, N\1/2\N\1/2\SW\1/4\, N\1/2\N\1/2\SE\1/4\.

The area described contains 140 acres more or less. Comment Dates: Submit comments on or before January 22, 2008. Interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed leasing/ conveyance or classification of the lands to the Bureau of Land Management at the following address. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the Bureau of land Management, Farming District Manager, 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington, NM 87401, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the

Granite Mountain LLC Wind Farm, California Desert District, Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 43214347, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Barstow Field Office, Barstow, California, in coordination with the County of San Bernardino (County), California will prepare a joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the development and operation of a wind energy farm on public and private lands in the Granite Mountains, north of Apple Valley, California to meet the requirements of both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and NEPA. The project and associated ancillary facilities will require both BLM and County authorizations. Pursuant to the California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA) Plan, new power generation projects must be evaluated through the planning process. By this notice the BLM is announcing a 30day period for public scoping of alternatives, issues, the scope of the direct, indirect, and cumulative analysis for this proposal

Notice of Extension of Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Revision of Resource

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces an extension of the comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Revision of Resource Management Plans of the Western Oregon Bureau of Land Management Districts. The original notice published in the Federal Register on August 10, 2007 [72 FR 45062] and provided for a comment period to end on November 9, 2007. The BLM is extending the comment period to January 11, 2008.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection; Comment Requested

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, will be submitting the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until February 4, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

If you have comments especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Paige Harrison by email at
paige.harrison@usdoj.gov or at (202) 5140809.

Request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your commen

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The revision of a currently approved information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days for public comment until January 7, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Rebekah Dorr, Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies co

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request: Generic Survey Clearance for Import

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection is a 3-year extension, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413) (the ``Act''), of the current generic survey clearance previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB''). The clearance is used by the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') to issue information collections (specifically, producer, importer, purchaser, and foreign producer questionnaires and certain institution notices) for a series of import injury investigations that are required by the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Trade Act of 1974. The current generic survey clearance is assigned OMB control No. 31170016; it will expire on June 30, 2008. Comments concerning the proposed information collections are requested in accordance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Act; such comments are described in greater detail in the section of this notice entitled supplementary information.

North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 21, 2007, The United States Steel Corporation (``U.S. Steel'') filed a First Request for Panel Review with the United States section of the NAFTA Secretariat pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Panel review was requested of the Final Determination of the Antidumping Duty Review made by the International Trade Commission, respecting Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Mexico. This determination was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 59551) on October 22, 2007. The NAFTA Secretariat has assigned Case Number USAMEX2007190403 to this request.

North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 28, 2007 the binational panel issued its decision in the review of the 2nd Administrative Review made by the International Trade Administration, respecting Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada, Secretariat File No. USACDA2006190404. The binational panel remanded a portion of the decision to the Import Administration with a partial dissenting opinion and a further dissent. Copies of the panel decision are available from the U.S. Section of the NAFTA Secretariat.

Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Tenth Antidumping Duty New

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On August 15, 2007, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for Guangxi Jisheng Foods, Inc. (``Jisheng''). See Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 72 FR 45734 (August 15, 2007) (``Preliminary Results''). We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results, but we did not receive any comment. Also, we find after reviewing the record evidence submitted by interested parties after the Preliminary Results that there is no other basis to change the Preliminary Results. Therefore, we made no changes to the dumping margin calculations for these final results.

Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Publication of the tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2008 as required by section 3241(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. section 3241). Tier 2 taxes on railroad employees, employers, and employee representatives are one source of funding for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees at SAM Laboratories, Columbia University, New York, New York, to be included in the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for the class being evaluated, subject to revision as warranted by the evaluation, is as follows:

Facility: SAM Laboratories, Columbia University.

Location: New York, New York.

Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All workers.

Period of Employment: January 1, 1942 through December 31, 1947.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to be included in the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for the class being evaluated, subject to revision as warranted by the evaluation, is as follows:

Facility: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [[Page 68884]]

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All Atomic Weapons Employer employees.

Period of Employment: August 13, 1942 through December 31, 1945; and

Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All employees of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies, and DOE contractors or subcontractors, who worked in the Hood Building.

Period of Employment: January 13, 1946 through December 31, 1963.

Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites--Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Rogue River--Siskiyou National Forest is planning to charge fees at four new recreationalrental facilities. All four sites are Forest Service structures that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; each of them has recently been repaired/restored and has had amenities added to improve services and experiences. Big Elk Guard Station, Lodgepole Guard Station, and Hershberger Mountain [[Page 68858]]
Lookout (all located on the High Cascades Ranger District) will become available for overnight rental; Squaw Peak Lookout (on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District) will also become available for overnight rental. Although different at each site, the new amenities range from electricity (Big Elk) and running water/indoor toilet (Lodgepole ) to vault toilets, working fireplaces, horse paddocks, and/or roadaccess improvements. The range of fees stated here is only proposed, and the actual fee for each site will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees wo

Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will tentatively meet in Lakewood CO. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the new committee members with the information they will need to be effective committee members. This will include briefings on the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement, the Federal Advisory Committee Act and other legal requirements as needed. The committee will also elect a chairperson, develop the bylaws and other operating procedures.

Medford Aspen Project; Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Taylor County, WI

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA Forest Service, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, MedfordPark Falls Ranger District intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental effects of proposed land management activities, and corresponding alternatives within the Medford Aspen project area. This notice revises the ``responsible official'' and updates the expected statement dates.

Sunshine Act Meeting

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, pursuant to its regulations (45 CFR part 504) and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of Commission business and other matters specified, as follows:
Date and Time: Friday, December 14, 2007, at 2:30 p.m.
Subject Matter: Issuance of Proposed Decisions, Amended Proposed Decisions, and Amended Final Decisions in claims against Albania. Status: Open.

All meetings are held at the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, 600 E Street, NW., Washington, DC. Requests for information, or advance notices of intention to observe an open meeting, may be directed to: Administrative Officer, Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, 600 E Street, NW., Room 6002, Washington, DC 20579. Telephone: (202) 616 6988.

Dated at Washington, DC.
Mauricio J. Tamargo,
Chairman.
[FR Doc. 075982 Filed 12407; 8:45 am]
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Receipt of Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit Associated With the Reintroduction of Black-Footed

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the receipt of an application for the reintroduction of blackfooted ferrets on Northern Cheyenne Tribal lands in Montana pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Service requests information, views, and opinions from the public via this notice.

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service intends to gather information necessary to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This notice is furnished in compliance with the Service's comprehensive conservation planning policy to advise other agencies and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process.

National Transit Database: Rural Reporting Manual

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) National Transit Database (NTD) Rural Reporting Manual (Rural Manual). Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5335, FTA requires recipients of grants under 49 U.S.C. 5311 (Other Than Urbanized Area Formula Grants) to provide an annual report to the Secretary of Transportation via the NTD reporting system and according to a uniform system of accounts (USOA). 49 U.S.C. 5311(4) provides additional specifications for annual reporting from recipients of Section 5311 grants. The Rural Manual provides complete details as to FTA's implementation of these annual requirements through reporting to the Rural NTD Module. On September 5, 2007, FTA published a notice in the Federal Register (72 FR 17564) inviting comments on the proposed Rural Manual. This notice provides responses to those comments and announces the availability of the final 2007 Rural Manual.

National Transit Database: Amendment to Reporting Requirements and Non-Substantive Technical Changes

Thu, Dec 6 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the final rule requiring recipients of grants under 49 U.S.C. 5311, Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas (Nonurbanized Area Formula Grants,) to report annual data to the National Transit Database (NTD) as a condition for receiving these grants. In addition, this final rule makes nonsubstantive changes, technical corrections, and conforming amendments to the ``National Transit Database'' regulation.