The Federal Register

Exemption of Compensatory Employee Stock Options From Registration Under Section 12(G) of the Securities Exchange Act

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting two exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for compensatory employee stock options. The first exemption will be available to issuers that are not required to file periodic reports under the Exchange Act. The second exemption will be available to issuers that are required to file those reports because they have registered under Exchange Act Section 12 a class of security or are required to file reports pursuant to Exchange Act Section 15(d). The exemptions will apply only to the issuer's compensatory employee stock options and will not extend to the class of securities underlying those options.

Control of Emissions From New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to invite comment from all interested parties on our plan to propose new emission standards and other related provisions for new compressionignition marine engines with per cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters per cylinder. We refer to these engines as Category 3 marine engines. We are considering standards for achieving large reductions in oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and particulate matter (PM) through the use of technologies such as incylinder controls, aftertreatment, and low sulfur fuel, starting as early as 2011.

Category 3 marine engines are important contributors to our nation's air pollution today and these engines are projected to continue generating large amounts of NOX, PM, and sulfur oxides (SOX) that contribute to nonattainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM2.5 and ozone across the United States. Ozone and PM2.5 are associat

Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State submits the following comprehensive listing of the statements which, as required by law, Federal employees filed with their employing agencies during calendar year 2006 concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. The compilation includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel expenses of more than minimal value, as defined by statute. Also, included are gifts received in previous years including 3 gifts in 1999, 2 gifts in 2000, 1 gift in 2001, 9 gifts in 2002, 3 gifts in 2003, 13 gifts in 2004 and 28 gifts in 2005. These latter gifts and expenses are being reported in 2006 as the Office of Protocol, Department of State, did not receive the relevant information to include them in earlier reports.

Publication of this listing in the Federal Register is required by Section 7342(f) of Title 5, United States Code, as added by Section 515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978 (Pub. L. 95105, August 17, 1

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) (collectively, the agencies) are adopting a new riskbased capital adequacy framework that requires some and permits other qualifying banks \1\ to use an internal ratingsbased approach to calculate regulatory credit risk capital requirements and advanced measurement approaches to calculate regulatory operational risk capital requirements. The final rule describes the qualifying criteria for banks required or seeking to operate under the new framework and the applicable riskbased capital requirements for banks that operate under the framework.
\1\ For simplicity, and unless otherwise indicated, this final rule uses the term ``bank'' to include banks, savings associations, and bank holding companies (BHCs). The terms ``bank holding company'' and ``BHC'' refer only to bank holding companies

Pacific Unified Railroad Corporation--Operation Exemption--Kaiser Eagle Mountain Railroad

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pacific Unified Railroad Corporation (PURC), a noncarrier, has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to operate, pursuant to an agreement with Kaiser Eagle Mountain Railroad (KEM), over KEM's approximately 52mile rail rightofway between milepost 52.0 in Eagle Mountain and milepost 0.0 at Ferrum Junction, in Riverside County, CA.

PURC certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of the transaction would not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier. The transaction is expected to be consummated no sooner than 30 days after the filing of the notice of
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exemption, or after the December 23, 2007 effective date of the exemption.

If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Stay petitions must be file

Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: This notice announces meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory committee (ITAC) to prepare advice on U.S. positions on the restructuring of the Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITUR).

The ITAC will meet as the ITACR ``National Committee'' to prepare advice for the U.S. on the structure and chairs of new ITACR study groups, and Chairs for the ITUR working parties, study groups, etc. on December 20, 2007, at the offices of the Boeing Company, 1200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 10 a.m.Noon, Eastern Standard Time. Meeting details will be posted on the mailing list itacr@eblist.state.gov. People desiring to participate on this list may apply to the secretariat at minardje@state.gov.

The meetings are open to the public.

Dated: November 29, 2007.
Anne D. Jillson,
International Communications & Information Policy, Department of State. [FR Doc

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``The Dancer: Degas, Forain, and

Fri, Dec 7 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 object to be included in the exhibition ``The Dancer: Degas, Forain, and Toulouse Lautrec'', imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, is of cultural significance. The object is imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit object at the Portland Art Museum, from on or about February 2, 2008, until on or about May 11, 2008, and at possible additional exhibiti

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, OMB 1405-XXXX

Fri, Dec 7 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: Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application.

OMB Control Number: None.

Type of Request: New Collection.

Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/VO).

Form Number: DS160.

Respondents: All nonimmigrant visa applicants.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,300,000.

Estimated Number of Responses: 12,300,000.

Average Hours Per Response: 75 minutes.

Total Estimated Burden: 153,750,000 hours.

Frequency: Once per visa application.

Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Be

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 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 September 21, 2007, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' 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 Phlx. On October 26, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Exchange withdrew Amendment No. 1 on October 31, 2007. The Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change on October 31, 2007.\3\ On November 29, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 3 to the proposed rule change.\4\ On November 30, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 4 to the proposed rule change.\5\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment Nos. 3 and 4, from interested persons and to app

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

I. Introduction

On June 28, 2007, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SROCC200708 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2007.\2\ No comment letters were received. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is granting approval of the proposed rule change. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56471 (September 19, 2007), 72 FR 54705.

II. Description

The proposed rule change permits OCC to clear and settle binary options, including fixed return options (``FROs'') to be listed and traded by Amex \3\ and binary options on broadbased indexes proposed to be listed and traded by CBOE.\4\ Binary options (sometimes referred to as ``digital'' options) are allornothing options that pay a fixed amount if exercised in the money an

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 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, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' 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 30, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Exchange filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \4\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\5\ which renders [[Page 69273]]
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\ In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange corrected a typographical error on the proposed Pilot Program (as de

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Certain

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2007.

I. Introduction

On October 18, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), 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 proposal to modify certain initial listing and trading standards for Equity IndexLinked Securities.\3\ The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 1, 2007.\4\ 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\ NYSE Arca Equities Rule 5.2(j)(6) defines Equity Index Linked Securities as securities that provide for the payment at maturity of a cash amount based on the performance of an underlying index or indexes of equity securities, also referred to as the ``Equity Reference As

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The National Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 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 1, 2007, the National Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NSX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On October 31, 2007 NSX filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. On November 13, 2007 NSX filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change. The Exchange filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 24

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Fri, Dec 7 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 July 11, 2007, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') 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 Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a noncontroversial rule change under Rule 19b4(f)(6) under the Act,\3\ 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq proposes a rule change to eliminate Nasdaq Rule 3350 and IM 3350 and to make conforming changes

Self-Regulatory Organization; Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(7) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b7 under the Act,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 1, 2007, the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. (``CBOT[supreg]'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rules described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the CBOT. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rules from interested persons. The CBOT also has filed the proposed rules with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC''), together with a written certification under section 5c(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'') \3\ on October 25, 2007.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(7).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b7.
\3\ 7 U.S.C. 7a2(c).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Description of the Proposed Rules

The proposed rule changes delete CBOT Rulebook Chapter 57 (Single Stock Fut

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change Relating To

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2007.

I. Introduction

On June 4, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'') filed and on September 18, 2007, amended, a proposed rule change 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\ to amend Rule 724 (``Agents to Resolve DKs'') and the corresponding Commentary. As proposed, the amendments would require each member to designate a representative that is away from the Amex's trading floor and that is authorized to resolve uncompared transactions (``DKs'') on the member's behalf. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 16, 2007.\3\ No comment letters were received on the
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proposal. This order approves the proposal.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56635 (Oct. 10, 2007), 72 FR 58693.

II. Description of the Proposal

Amex is re

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2007.

I. Introduction

On October 12, 2006, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' 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 list and trade trust units of the Nuveen Commodities Income and Growth Fund (``Fund'') (``Shares'') pursuant to proposed Amex Rules 1600 et. seq. On March 2, 2007, March 21, 2007, May 14, 2007, August 15, 2007, August 28, 2007, and September 17, 2007 the Amex submitted Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, to the proposed rule change. The proposed rule change, as amended, was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 25, 2007.\3\ The Commission received one comment letter regarding the proposal.\4\ This order approves the proposed rule change, as amended.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release

In the Matter of Kimber-X Resources Corp.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2007.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of KimberX Resources Corp., a Delaware company with purported operations in Saskatchewan, Canada. Questions have arisen regarding the adequacy and accuracy of company press releases and other publiclydisseminated information concerning the company's current operations, issuance of securities, and transactions in company stock by company insiders.

The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of KimberX Resources Corp.

Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of KimberX Resources Corp. is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST, December 5, 2007, through 11:59 p.m. EST, on December 18, 2007.

By the Commission.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 075992 F

Sunshine Act Meetings

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of December 10, 2007:

Open Meetings will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 9 a.m., and Monday, December 17, 2007 at 9 a.m., in Room L002, the Auditorium, and a Closed Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present.

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(5), (7), (9)(B), and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.

Com

Excepted Service

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Related to Proposed Issuance of

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 72 FR 50410, and no substantial comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the m

Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Vessel Monitoring System; Open Access Fishery

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule to require all vessels fishing pursuant to the harvest guidelines, quotas, and other management measures governing the open access groundfish fishery, and all trawl vessels to provide declaration reports and to activate and use a vessel monitoring system (VMS) transceiver while fishing off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California. NMFS has implemented a series of largescale geographicallydefined closed areas intended to: minimize the bycatch of overfished groundfish species, minimize the bycatch of protected salmon species, and protect Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) from harm through contact with fishing gear. This action is intended to improve the monitoring of compliance with those closed areas through regular VMS transmissions of vessel locations for those vessels subject to groundfish closed area restrictions.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Cardiovascular Program Project.

Date: January 23, 2008.

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Holly Patton, PhD, Scie

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below are assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and are the subjects of patent applications that have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and
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Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Financial Reporting for Grants and Cooperative Agreements: Federal Financial Report (FFR)

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management and Budget is consolidating and replacing four existing financial reporting forms (SF269, SF269A, SF 272, and SF272A) with a single Federal Financial Report (FFR). The purpose of the FFR is to give recipients of grants and cooperative agreements a standard format for reporting the financial status of their grants and cooperative agreements (hereby referred to collectively as awards). Federal awarding agencies developed the FFR as part of their implementation of the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 (Pub. L. 106107).

Notice of Availability of Eastern San Diego County Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Eastern San Diego County planning area managed by the El Centro Field Office.

Notice of Availability of the Bay Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a proposed Resource Management Plan/ Final Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS) for the Bay planning area, located in southwest Alaska.

Emergency Closure Notice

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that two parcels of public land are temporarily closed to all motorized vehicle use. The purpose of this emergency order is to protect federallylisted anadromous fish species, specifically Central Valley fallrun chinook salmon (federal candidate species), Central Valley springrun chinook salmon (federally threatened), and Central Valley steelhead (federally threatened).

The closed area, approximately 160 acres, is described as follows: All public lands in T16N, R5E, Section 22 and lands in T16N, R5E, Section 27, Lots 7 and 8, and the riverbed between the above stated lands.

Closure signs will be posted at main entry points to these areas. Maps of the closure area may be obtained from the Folsom Field Office, 63 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630. Phone: (916) 9854474.

Office of the Attorney General; Destruction of Contraband Drug Evidence

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This rule makes one revision to the Department of Justice regulations on the destruction of contraband drug evidence. The rule concerns the proper handling and disposal of liquid phencyclidine (PCP).

In the Matter of Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') (Order No. 18) in the abovecaptioned investigation terminating this
investigation, as to respondent Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (``Sanyo'').

In the Matter of Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') (Order No. 19) in the abovecaptioned investigation terminating this
investigation, as to the last remaining respondents, Hitachi Koki USA (``Hitachi'') and CDW Corp. (``CDW'').

Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On June 6, 2007, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain polyester staple fiber from Taiwan. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. Based on our analysis of the comments received and an examination of our calculations, we have made certain changes for the final results. The final weightedaverage dumping margin for Far Eastern Textile Limited is listed below in the ``Final Results of the Review'' section of this notice.

Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests from United States Steel Corporation (petitioner), Nucor Corporation (Nucor), and G Steel Public Company Limited (G Steel), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hotrolled carbon steel flat products (hotrolled steel) from Thailand. With regard to the two Thai companies that are subject to this administrative review, G Steel and Nakornthai Strip Mill Public Company Limited (NSM), we preliminarily determine that sales of subject merchandise produced by G Steel have not been made at less than normal value (NV) and that NSM did not have any shipments, entries, or sales of subject merchandise during the period of review (POR). Therefore, this administrative review covers imports of subject merchandise produced and exported by G Steel, and we are preliminarily rescinding the review with respect to NSM. For a full discussion of the intent to rescind with respect to NSM, see the ``Notice of Int

Glycine from India: Postponement of Final Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a request from an interested party, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on carbazole violet pigment 23 from India. The review covers one manufacturer/exporter, Alpanil Industries. The period of review is December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2006. We have preliminarily determined that Alpanil Industries made sales below normal value. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. Parties who submit comments in this review are requested to submit with each argument a statement of each issue and a brief summary of the argument.

Submission of Paperwork Reduction Act Request to Office of Management and Budget

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the Information Collection Request regarding the Job Placement & Training Application, OMB No. 10760062, has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reinstatement. The collection expired during the renewal process.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Use Restriction Agreement Monitoring and Compliance

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Prepayment of Direct Loans on Section 202 and 202/8

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal Matching Shares for Medicaid, the State

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document 075847 beginning on page 67304 in the issue of Wednesday, November 28, 2007 make the following correction:

On page 67306, in the table, in the nineteenth line, at North Carolina, second column, ``64.00'' should read ``64.60''.
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BILLING CODE 150501D

Approval of Expansion of Authority for Subzone 57B; Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc. (Construction

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

Whereas, Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc. (Volvo CENA), operator of FTZ Subzone 57B, has requested authority to expand capacity and the scope of manufacturing authority under zone procedures within Subzone 57B at the company's facilities in Skyland, North Carolina (FTZ Docket 202007, filed 5/30/07);

Whereas, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (72 FR 31051, 6/5/07); and,

Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations are satisfied, and that approval of the application is in the public interest;

Now, therefore, the Board hereby approves the expansion of capacity and scope of manufacturing authority under zone procedures within Subzone 57B at th

Grant of Authority for Subzone Status NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (Forklift Trucks) Greenville, NC

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

Whereas, the ForeignTrade Zones Act provides for ``* * * the establishment * * * of foreigntrade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,'' and authorizes the Board to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreigntrade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ports of entry;

Whereas, the Board's regulations (15 CFR Part 400) provide for the establishment of specialpurpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is in the public interest;

Whereas, the North Carolina Global TransPark Authority, grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 214, has made application for authority to establish specialpurpose sub

Grant of Authority for Subzone Status NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (Forklift Trucks) Berea, KY

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

Whereas, the Louisville and Jefferson County Riverport Authority, grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 29, has made application for authority to establish specialpu

Grant of Authority for Subzone Status NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (Forklift Truck Components) Sulligent, AL

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

Whereas, the City of Birmingham, grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 98, has made application for authority to establish specialpurpose subzone status at the forkl

Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Erythromycin

Fri, Dec 7 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 Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd. The supplemental NADA provides for use of a 100 milligram per milliliter (mg/mL) strength erythromycin injectable solution in cattle for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We invite the public to comment on the following application to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 29 individuals for exemptions from the prohibition against persons with insulin treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

Availability of Grant Program Funds for Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Program

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces that it has published an opportunity to apply for FY 2008 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Deployment grant funding on the grants.gov Web site (http://www.grants.gov ).

NorthPoint Energy Solutions, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that on November 28, 2007, NorthPoint Energy Solutions, Inc. tendered for filing an amendment to their October 22, 2007 amended marketbased rate tariff filing.

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 comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at

ISO New England, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that on November 28, 2007, ISO New England Inc. tendered for filing responses to the Commission's deficiency letter issued on November 16, 2007.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at

Notice of Institution of Proceeding and Refund Effective Date

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2007.
Ameren Services Company Northern Docket No. EL0786000.
Indiana Public Service Company
v. Midwest Independent
Transmission System Operator,
Inc.
Great Lakes Utilities Indiana Docket No. EL0788000.
Municipal Power Agency Missouri
Joint Municipal Electric Utility
Commission Prairie Power, Inc
Southern Minnesota Municipal
Power Agency Wisconsin Public
Power Inc. v. Midwest
Independent Transmission System
Operator, Inc.
Wabash Valley Power Association, Docket No. EL0792000.
Inc. v. Midwest Independent
Transmission System Operator,

Inc..

On November 28, 2007, the Commission issued an order that instituted a proceeding in the abovereferenced dockets, pursuant to Section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) 16 U.S.C. 824e, to review evidence and to establish a just and reasonable Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee cost allocation methodology for market participants under the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.'s Open Access Transmission and Energy Marke

Allegheny Generating Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that on November 29, 2007, Allegheny Generating Company tendered for filing a supplement to Exhibit B of its application as requested by the Commission on November 14, 2007.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'

Notice of Membership of Performance Review Board for Senior Executives (PRB)

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2007.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby provides notice of the membership of its Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Commission's Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The function of this board is to make recommendations relating to the performance of senior executives in the Commission. This action is undertaken in accordance with Title 5, U.S.C., Section 4314(c)(4). The Commission's PRB will add the following member:
Cynthia A. Marlette.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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BILLING CODE 671701P

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2007.

Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Docket Numbers: RP9728021.

Applicants: Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd.

Description: Wyoming Interstate Co, Ltd submits 3rd Revised Sheet 103 to FERC Gas Tariff, 2nd Revised Volume 2 for acceptance.

Filed Date: 11/29/2007.

Accession Number: 200711300137.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.

Docket Numbers: RP97255078.

Applicants: TransColorado Gas Transmission Company

Description: TransColorado Gas Transmission Company submits Seventeenth Revised Sheet 21 et. al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1.

Filed Date: 11/21/2007.

Accession Number: 200711300134

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 10, 2007.

Docket Numbers: RP99176145.

Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.

Description: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of Ame

Notice of FERC Staff Attendance at Southwest Power Pool Independent Coordinator of Transmission (ICT) Stakeholders

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2007.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of its staff may attend the meeting noted below. Their attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. ICT Stakeholders Policy Committee Meeting

December 11, 2007 (9 a.m.3 p.m. CST), Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint, 425 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, TX 77060, 281445 9000.

The discussions may address matters at issue in the following proceedings:
Docket No. EL0752..................... Louisiana Public Service Commission v. Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER08160.................... Entergy Services, Inc. Docket No. ER08161.................... Entergy Services, Inc. Docket No. ER08162.................... Entergy Services, Inc. Docket No. ER071385................... Entergy Services, Inc. Docket No. ER0831..................... Entergy Services, Inc. Docket No. OA0732....................

Second Notice of Technical Conference

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.
Interconnection Queuing Practices Docket No. AD082000
[[Page 69210]]
Midwest Independent Transmission Docket No. ER071375000
System Operator.
Midwest Independent Transmission Docket No. ER07970000
System Operator.
Southwest Power Pool............. Docket No. ER071311000
PacifiCorp....................... Docket No. OA0754000
United States Department of Docket No. NJ082000
Energy Bonneville Power

Administration.

As announced in the ``Notice of Technical Conference'' issued on November 2, 2007, a technical conference will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. (EST) (changed from the starting and closing times listed in the previous notice), in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Commissioners will be attending this conference.

The Commission issued Order No. 2003 to standardize the agreements and procedures related to the interco

Town of Massena; Notice of Dispute Resolution Panel Meeting and Technical Conference

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

On November 26, 2007, Commission staff, in response to the filing of a notice of study dispute by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on November 8, 2007, convened two three person Dispute Resolution Panels pursuant to 18 CFR 5.14(d).

The Panels will hold a twosession technical conference at the times and place noted below. The morning session (Session 1) will address study disputes regarding impacts related to floodplain, ice management, municipal combined sewer overflows and infrastructure. The afternoon session (Session 2) will address study disputes regarding sampling for sturgeon movement and spawning and the Phase II ASTM environmental site assessment. The focus of the technical session is for the disputing agency, applicant, and Commission to provide the Panels with additional information necessary to evaluate the disputed studies. All local, state, and federal agencies, Indian tribes, and other interested parties are invited to attend the

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene,

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 13049000.

c. Date filed: October 5, 2007.

d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

e. Name of Project: Rock Creek Dam Streamflow Incremental Generation Project

f. Location: The project would be located in the North Fork Feather River upstream of Lake Oroville, near the towns of Belden, Tobin, and Storrie, in Plumas County, California.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Alan Soneda, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 245 Market Street, MS N11E, P.O. Box 770000, San Francisco, CA 941770001, phone (415)9734054.

i. FERC Contact: Sonali Dohale, (202) 5026444.

j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.

The Commission's R

FFP Project 38, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 12926000.

c. Date filed: August 6, 2007.

d. Applicant: FFP Project 38, LLC.

e. Name of Project: Walker Bend Project.

f. Location: The project would be located in a section of the Mississippi River in Washington County, Mississippi and Chicot County, Arkansas. The project uses no dam or impoundment.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Daniel Irvin, FFP Project 38, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone (978) 2323536, and Ms. Maureen Winters, Project Manager, Devine Tarbell & Associates, 970 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103, phone (207) 7754495.

i. FERC Contact: Kelly Houff, (202) 5026393.

j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance

FFP Project 39, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 12925000.

c. Date filed: August 6, 2007.

d. Applicant: FFP Project 39, LLC.

e. Name of Project: Malone Field Light Project.

f. Location: The project would be located in a section of the Mississippi River in Bolivar County, Mississippi and Desha County, Arkansas. The project uses no dam or impoundment.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Daniel Irvin, FFP Project 39, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone (978) 2323536, and Ms. Maureen Winters, Project Manager, Devine Tarbell & Associates, 970 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103, phone (207) 7754495.

i. FERC Contact: Kelly Houff, (202) 5026393.

j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issua

FFP Project 29, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 12918000.

c. Date filed: August 6, 2007.

d. Applicant: FFP Project 29, LLC.

e. Name of Project: Sara Bend Project.

f. Location: The project would be located in a section of the Mississippi River in West Feliciana Parish and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The project uses no dam or impoundment.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Daniel Irvin, FFP Project 29, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone (978) 2323536, and Ms. Maureen Winters, Project Manager, Devine Tarbell & Associates, 970 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103, phone (207) 7754495.

i. FERC Contact: Kelly Houff, (202) 5026393.

j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance da

Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene,

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Request for Temporary Variance of Minimum Flow Requirement.

b. Project No.: 618170.

c. Date Filed: November 26, 2007.

d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company.

e. Name of Project: Jordan Dam.

f. Location: On the Coosa River, in Elmore, Chilton, and Coosa Counties, Alabama.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Barry Lovett, Alabama Power Company, 600 N.18th Street, P.O. Box 2641, Birmingham, AL 35291, (205) 2571258.

i. FERC Contact: Peter Yarrington, peter.yarrington@ferc.gov, (202) 5026129.

j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests: December 17, 2007.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Com

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47879) the Office of Energy Projects has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for an application filed by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (licensee) on January 16, 2007, requesting Commission approval of a nonproject use of project lands. The licensee requests permission to grant to The Point at Lake Glenville (The Point) a lease for 0.55 acre of project land and permission to install a private cluster dock with a capacity of 10 watercraft at the Westfork Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2686). The project is located on the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River near the town of Cashiers in Jackson County, North Carolina. The project does not occupy any federal lands.

The EA evaluates the environmental impacts that would result from approving the licensee's proposal to grant The Point a lease and permission to repl

Public Information Collection(s) Requirement Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden o

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 5647167 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 11/26/2007 Through 11/30/2007
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20070506, Final EIS, AFS, CA, Phoenix Project, Proposes to Use a Combination of Contract and Forest Service Crew to Treat Poor Forest Health and High Fire Hazard Conditions, Develop a Network Defensible Fuel Profile Zones (DFPZs), Sierraville Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest, Sierra and Nevada Counties, CA, Wait Period Ends: 01/07/2008, Contact: Jeff Leach 5309943401 Ext 6680.
EIS No. 20070507, Final EIS, BLM, CA, Eastern San Diego County Resource Management Plan, Implementation, El Centro Field Office, San Diego County, CA, Wait Period Ends: 01/07/2008, Contact: Erin Dreyfuss 760 3374436.
EIS No. 20070508, Draft EIS

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 2025647167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20070401, ERP No. DGSAD80032DC, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters at the St. Elizabeths West Campus, To Consolidate Federal Office Space on a Secure Site, Washington, DC.

Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to vegetation, historic woodlands, and the cultural landscape, soil contamination, and surface and groundwater. EPA also expressed concern about transportation and environmental justice issues. Rating EC2. Final EISs
EIS No. 20070408, ERP No. FAFSJ61107ND, NE McKenzie Allotment Management Pla

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Information Request for National

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this action announces that EPA is planning to submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Plan

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan, submitted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, on September 26, 2007. The revisions include modifications to Georgia's Air Quality Rules found at Chapter 391320.21, pertaining to rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance (I/M). Enhanced I/M was required for 1hour nonattainment areas classified as serious and above, under the Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended in 1990. The I/M program is a way to ensure that vehicles are maintained properly and verify that the emission control system is operating correctly, in order to reduce vehiclerelated emissions. This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the CAA.

Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is issuing this NODA in support of the proposed rule published on May 14, 2007, entitled Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries. EPA received a number of comments on the proposed rule and is in the process of evaluating those comments. During the review of recently received comments, we determined that data and analyses were inadvertently left out of the docket EPAHQOAR2007 0011.

This NODA notifies the public that we have added data and analyses to the docket and provides an additional comment period for the proposed rule. Comments on all aspects of this proposal are welcome.

Pesticide Tolerance Crop Grouping Program

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule makes revisions to the pesticide tolerance crop grouping regulations. Crop grouping allows tolerances to be established for multiple related crops based on data from a representative set of crops. The revisions will create a new crop group for edible fungi (mushrooms), expand existing crop groups by adding new commodities, establish new crop subgroups, and revise the
representative crops in some groups. Additionally, EPA is revising the general crop group regulation to explain how the Agency will implement revisions to crop groups. EPA expects these revisions to promote greater use of crop groupings for tolerancesetting purposes and, in particular, assist in retaining or making pesticides available for minor crop uses. This is the first in a series of planned crop group updates expected during the next several years.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Plan

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is approving revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR), through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on September 26, 2007. The revisions include modifications to Georgia's Air Quality Rules found at Chapter 391320.21, pertaining to rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance (I/M). Enhanced I/M was required for 1hour nonattainment areas classified as serious and above, under the Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended in 1990. The I/M program is a way to ensure that vehicles are maintained properly and verify that the emission control system is operating correctly, in order to reduce vehiclerelated emissions. This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the CAA.

National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor Designation Orders

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) is granting rehearing to all timelyfiled requests for rehearing by parties to the proceedings for designating the MidAtlantic Area National Electric Transmission Corridor (Docket No. 2007OE01) and the Southwest Area National Electric Transmission Corridor (Docket No. 2007OE02) for the limited purpose of further consideration of the requests.