The Federal Register

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Executive Order 13453 of December 6, 2007

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the

�MDBU�*ERR01*�MDNM�Federal Government on Monday, December 24, 2007
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Monday, December 24, 2007, the day before Christmas Day, except as provided in section 2 below.
Sec. 2. The heads of executive branch departments and agencies may determine that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must report for duty on December 24, 2007, for reasons of national security or defense or other public need.
Sec. 3. Monday, December 24, 2007, shall be considered as falling within the scope of Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and of 5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statutes insofar as they relate to the pay and leave of employees of the United States.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 6, 2007.
[FR Doc. 07-6022
Filed 12-7-07; 11:52 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Allocations and Requirements for the Supplemental Grant to the State of Louisiana Under Division B of the Department

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice advises the public of the allocation of a $3 billion Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery grant to the State of Louisiana solely for the purpose of covering costs associated with otherwise uncompensated but eligible claims that were filed on or before July 31, 2007, under the Road Home homeowner compensation program administered by the State in accordance with plans approved by the Secretary. As described in the Supplementary Information section of this notice, HUD has determined that the State shall follow the requirements applicable to the other CDBG disaster recovery grants funding the Road Home homeowner compensation program, unless those requirements conflict with the requirements of section 159 of Public Law 110116, in which case the requirements of that law apply.

Notice of Funding Availability for the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

A. Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing.

B. Funding Opportunity Title: Public Housing Neighborhood Networks program.

C. Announcement Type: Initial announcement.

D. Funding Opportunity Number: Federal Register number: FR5159N 01; OMB approval number: 25770229.

E. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): 14.875.

F. Dates: The application deadline date is February 15, 2008. G. Additional Overview Content Information

1. Purpose of Program. The purpose of the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks (NN) program is to provide grants to public housing authorities (PHAs) to: (a) Update and expand existing NN community technology centers; or (b) establish new NN centers. These centers offer comprehensive services designed to help public housing residents achieve longterm economic selfsufficiency. This program is authorized under Sec. 9(d)(1)(E), Sec. 9(e)(1)(K), Sec. 9(h)(8), and

Shareholder Proposals Relating to the Election of Directors

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing this adopting release to codify the meaning of Rule 14a8(i)(8) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Rule 14a8 provides shareholders with an opportunity to place certain proposals in a company's proxy materials for a vote at an annual or special meeting of shareholders. Subsection (i)(8) of the Rule permits exclusion of certain shareholder proposals related to the election of directors. The Commission is adopting an amendment to Rule 14a8(i)(8) to provide certainty regarding the meaning of this provision in response to a recent court decision.

Update of Linear Right-of-Way Rent Schedule

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to amend its rightofway regulations to update the linear rightofway rent schedule in 43 CFR parts 2800 and 2880. The rent schedule covers most linear rightsofway granted under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), and Section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (MLA). Those laws require the holder of a rightofway grant to pay annually, in advance, the fair market value to occupy, use, or traverse public lands for facilities such as power lines, fiber optic lines, pipelines, roads, and ditches.

Section 367 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (the Act) directs the Secretary of the Interior to update the per acre rent schedule found in 43 CFR 2806.20. The Act requires that the BLM revise the per acre rental fee zone value schedule by state, county, and type of linear rightofway use to reflect current land values in each zone. The Act also requires the Secretary of Agriculture (Forest Service) to

Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, Comment Request

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance 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 11, 2008.

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility

Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until February 11, 2008.

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the informat

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``The World of 1607''

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On March 7, 2007, notice was published on page 10289 of the Federal Register (volume 72, number 44) of determinations made by the Department of State pertaining to the Exhibit, ``The World of 1607.'' The referenced notice is corrected as to additional objects to be included in the exhibition. 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 World of 1607'', 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 o

Indiana Disaster In-00014

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Indiana (FEMA1732DR), dated 11/30/2007.

Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

Incident Period: 08/15/2007 through 08/27/2007.

Effective Date: 11/30/2007.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/29/2008.

Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/01/2008.

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'')\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 27, 2007, the NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' 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 Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend certain Exchange rules to restrict an OTP Holder from concurrently registering as both a Market Maker and a Floor Broker. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange, at the Commission's Public Reference Room, and

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

Tue, Dec 11 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 30, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or the ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), 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 NYSE Arca. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non
controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) 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 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'

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 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 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 prepared substantially by the Exchange. The Exchange has filed the proposal pursuant to 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 Exchange is proposing to amend the NYSE Rule 98 Guidel

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 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 27, 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 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 Exchange proposes to implement a fourmonth pilot program, effective December 1, 2007, that will issue liquidity providers a $20 credit for certain bond trades executed on the NYSE Bonds^SM system (``NYSE Bonds'') with an execution size of less than 20 bonds. This pilot program will termi

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 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 26, 2007, the National Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NSX'' 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 prepared substantially by NSX. NSX filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) 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 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 Exchange is proposing to amend Exchange Rule 16.2(b) and the NSX BLA

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 2 to a Proposed Rule

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2007.

I. Introduction

On July 20, 2007, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' 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 amend its Limited Liability Company Agreement (``LLC Agreement''). On September 26, 2007, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 5, 2007.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. On November 16, 2007, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change (``Amendment No. 2''). This notice and order notices Amendment No. 2; solicits comments from interested persons on Amendment No. 2; and approves the proposed rule change, as amended, on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securi

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2007.

I. Introduction

On June 20, 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 proposal to amend its rules to provide for the electronic handling and execution of stockoption orders. The CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposal on October 19, 2007.\3\ The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 31, 2007.\4\ The Commission received no comments regarding the proposed rule change, as amended. This order approves the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 replaces the original filing in its entirety.
\4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56701 (October 25, 2007), 72 FR 61694.
II. Description o

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC: Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 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, November 28, 2007, November 27, 2007, November 13, 2007, December 4, 2007, and November 27, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''), the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE''), the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''); the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE''), the NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca''), and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'') (each, an ``Exchange'' and, collectively, the ``Exchanges''), respectively, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule changes as described in Items I and II below. On December 4, 2007, Amex filed Amendment No. 1 to its proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule changes from interested persons and is approving the proposed rule cha

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document E722974 beginning on page 66203 in the issue of Tuesday, November 27, 2007, make the following correction:

On page 66205, in the second column, in the third paragraph, in the last line, ``December 17, 2007'' should read ``December 18, 2007''. [FR Doc. Z722974 Filed 121007; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Summary Effectiveness on a Temporary Basis of Joint Amendment No. 25 to the Plan for

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2007.

I. Introduction

On November 13, 2007, November 28, 2007, November 29, 2007, November 9, 2007, November 9, 2007, and November 23, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''), the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE''), the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''), the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE''), the NYSE Arca, Inc., and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'') (collectively, ``Participants''), respectively, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder \2\ an amendment (``Joint Amendment No. 25'') to the Plan for the Purpose of Creating and Operating an Intermarket Option Linkage (``Linkage Plan'').\3\ In Joint Amendment No. 25, the Participants propose to reduce (i) the amount of time a member must wait after sending a Linkage Order \4\ to a market before the member can trade through that market and (ii)

Rural Business--Cooperative Service

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Housing Service (Agency) is amending its regulations to be consistent with other Federal agencies. The current thermal standards for existing single family housing can impose an unnecessary financial burden on the borrower and are not always costeffective. Removing the thermal standards for existing single family housing will provide consistency with HUD. This change will not affect the thermal standards for new construction; such requirements are generally prescribed by adopted building and model energy codes. Construction materials and building techniques have improved tremendously during the last thirty years, creating many alternatives to achieve thermally efficient homes. Removing the Agency's imposed thermal standards for existing single family housing will give a borrower the opportunity to allocate money towards other improvements which may result in higher cost savings. The rule will not result in any increase in costs or prices to consumers; nonprofit organizations; business

Agency Holding the Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Dates: Weeks of December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2007, January 7, 14, 2008. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matters to be Considered:
Week of December 10, 2007.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007.
9:30 a.m.

Discussion of Management Issues
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(ClosedEx. 2).

Week of December 17, 2007Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of December 17, 2007. Week of December 24, 2007Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of December 24, 2007. Week of December 31, 2007Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of December 31, 2007. Week of January 7, 2008Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of January 7, 2008. Week of January 14, 2008Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of January 14, 2008. * * * * *
\*\The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)(301) 4151292. Co

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The NTSB is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of voluntary feedback regarding the public NTSB Web site. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal agencies must publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and subsequently allow 60 days for public comment in response to each notice. This notice solicits comments concerning the NTSB's proposed collection of information and feedback, via a voluntary survey available on the NTSB Web site, concerning the navigation, utility, and site design of the NTSB Web site.

Notice of Termination of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the termination of the process to develop an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Resource Study. The study area includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia. In accordance with section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service published a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register on March 5, 2002.

Subsequent scoping did not reveal the potential for significant adverse impacts or controversy; therefore, it was determined that an Environmental Assessment (EA) would suffice to address National Environmental Policy Act requirements for this study.

The WashingtonRochambeau Revolutionary Route Resource Study and Environmental Assessment was made available for public review starting 11/13/2006, and the comment period ended 5/4/2007. Based on the results o

Notice of Intent To Prepare a General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement, for the Martin Van Buren

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), as amended, the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the General Management Plan (GMP) for the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (NHS) in Kinderhook, New York. This effort will result in a comprehensive general management plan that encompasses preservation of natural and cultural resources, visitor use and interpretation, park carrying capacity and any necessary facilities. The planning area includes Martin Van Buren's home from 183962, Lindenwald, various out buildings and roads and the 39 acres that comprise the entire National Historic Site established by Congress in 1974. Attention will also be given to resources outside the boundaries that may affect the integrity of the site.

The GMP/EIS will be prepared by planners in the NPS Northeast Region and park staff with assistance from advisors and consultants, and will propose a longterm approach to managing

Elk and Vegetation Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. This Final Plan analyzes five alternatives, including a no action alternative, to manage elk and vegetation within the Park. Alternative 3, the preferred alternative, would use a variety of conservation tools including fencing, redistribution of elk, vegetation restoration and lethal reduction of elk (culling). The number of elk removed would vary each year based on annual population surveys and hunter success outside the park.

Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan, Great Falls, Park, VA.

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(c), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan, Great Falls Park, Virginia (FEIS/GMP), administered by the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), a unit of the National Park System.

Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Black Abalone Research Surveys at San Nicolas Island,

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS has received an application from Dr. Glenn VanBlaricom (Dr. VanBlaricom) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take small numbers of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to the [[Page 70311]]
assessment of black abalone populations at San Nicolas Island (SNI), CA. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposed IHA for these activities.

Marine Mammals; File No. 1039-1916

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a request for a scientific research permit [File No. 10391916] submitted by Ann Zoidis, Cetos Research Organization, 11 Des Isle Avenue, Bar Harbor, Maine has been denied.

Availability of Seats for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS or sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (council): (1) Diving (Member and Alternate); (2) Maritime Heritage (Member and Alternate). Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; philosophy regarding the protection and management of marine resources; and possibly the length of residence in the area affected by the sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve 23 year terms, pursuant to the council's Charter.

Hydrographic Services Review Panel Membership Solicitation

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice responds to the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002, Public Law 107372, which requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to solicit nominations for membership on the Hydrographic Services Review Panel (the Panel). This advisory committee will advise the Under Secretary on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 303 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, (the Act) and such other appropriate matters as the Under Secretary refers to the Panel for review and advice.

Availability of Seats for the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS or Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Research Primary, Research Alternate, Marin County CommunityatLarge Alternate,
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Sonoma County CommunityatLarge Primary. Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; philosophy regarding the protection and management of marine resources; and possibly the length of residence in the area affected by the Sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve two 3year terms pursuant to the council's Charter.

General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Specifications for Boarding Ladders

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes regulations to require domestic fishing vessel operators to provide a U.S. Coast Guardapproved pilot ladder as a safer and more enforceable means for authorized personnel to board certain domestic fishing vessels in carrying out their duties under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson Stevens Act), the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, and other applicable fisheries laws and treaties. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of personnel boarding domestic fishing vessels, as current standards have proven to be inadequate. The proposed regulations would establish a safer and more enforceable national standard for ladders used by authorized officers for boarding domestic fishing vessels subject to Federal regulation.

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

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Solicitation of Applications for the Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC) Program

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 15 U.S.C. Section 1512 and Executive Order 11625, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is soliciting competitive applications from organizations to operate a Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC) in the locations and geographical service areas specified in this notice. The MBOC operates through the use of business consultants and provides business assistance and brokering services directly to eligible minorityowned businesses. The MBOC Program's primary evaluation criterion is the dollar value of contracts and financial transactions awarded to eligible minority business enterprises (MBEs). Responsibility for ensuring that applications in response to this competitive solicitation are complete and received by MBDA on time is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Applications submitted must be to operate an MBOC and to provide business assistance and brokering services to eligible clients. Applications that do not meet these requirements will be rejected. Th

Petitions for Modification

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Proposed Information Collection Request; Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations;

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps ensure that requested data is provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.

Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Mine Accident, Injury, and

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20070020 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. fla

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD2007 0019 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. fl

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20070018 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. fla

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20070021 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. fla

Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) intention to request extension of approval (with modifications) for three years of a currently approved information collection.

Certain Lightweight Thermal Paper From China, Germany, and Korea

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Determinations

On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports from China of certain lightweight thermal paper,\2\ provided for in subheadings 4811.90.80 and 4811.90.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) and subsidized by the Government of China.\3\ The Commission determines that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain lightweight thermal paper from Germany that are alleged to be sold in the United States at LTFV.\4\ The Commission also det

Lightweight Thermal Paper from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Postponement of Preliminary Determination in

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Amended

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On October 4, 2007, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the final results and partial rescission of the 19th administrative review of the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished or Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of 20052006 Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Review, 72 FR 56724 (October 4, 2007) (``Final Results''), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (September 24, 2007). The period of review (``POR'') covered June 1, 2005, through May 31, 2006. We are amending our Final Results to correct a ministerial error made in the ``Scope of Order'' section therein, pursuant to section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``Act'').

Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Mexico: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On August 7, 2007, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on purified carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) from Mexico. See Purified Carboxymethylcellulose From Mexico: Notice of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 72 FR 44095 (August 7, 2007) (Preliminary Results). The review covers exports of the subject merchandise to the United States produced and exported by Quimica Amtex S.A. de C.V. (Amtex). We invited interested parties to comment on the preliminary results. Based upon our analysis of the comments received from parties, we have made changes in the margin calculation for the final results of this review. The final weighted average margin is listed below in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice.

Certain Pasta from Italy: Notice of Final Results of the Tenth Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Review

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On August 7, 2007, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published the preliminary results and partial rescission of the tenth administrative review for the antidumping duty order on certain pasta from Italy. The review covers one manufacturer/ exporter, Rummo S.p.A. Molino e Pastificio (``Rummo''). The period of review (``POR'') is July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006. Further, requests for review of the antidumping duty order for the following companies were withdrawn: Industria Alimentare Colavita S.p.A. (``Indalco'') and Corticella Molini e Pastifici S.p.A. and its affiliate Pasta Combattenti S.p.A. (collectively, ``Corticella/Combattenti''). We rescinded the review with respect to Indalco and Corticella/Combattenti on July 12, 2007. In addition we are rescinding the review with respect to Atar, S.r.L. (``Atar'').As a result of our analysis of the comments received, these final results differ from the preliminary results.

Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Final Determination to Revoke the Order In

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On August 7, 2007, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain individually quick frozen red raspberries from Chile. The review covers seven producers/exporters of subject merchandise. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. We have noted the changes made since the preliminary results below in the ``Changes Since the Preliminary Results'' section. The final results are listed below in the ``Final Results of Review'' section.

Certain Automotive Replacement Glass Windshields from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Amended Final

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On August 3, 2007, the United States Court of International Trade (``CIT'' or ``Court'') entered a final judgment sustaining the Final Results of Redetermination Pursuant to Court Remand, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., v. United States (``Fourth Remand
Redetermination'') made by the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') pursuant to the CIT's remand of the final determination of the lessthanfairvalue investigation of certain automotive replacement glass windshields from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') in Changchun Pilkington Safety Glass Co., Ltd., et. al. v. United States, Consol. Court No. 0200312, Slip Op. 07118 (August 3, 2007). As there is now a final and conclusive court decision in this case, the Department is amending the final determination and antidumping duty order of this investigation.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Automated Clearing House (ACH) Program

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

This information collection is used to collect data to establish an electronic premium payment method for the Title I Program. This information collection is designed to facilitate the collection of Title I insurance charges electronically in lieu of sending checks and other payment instruments by mail.

Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Request for Release of Funds and Certification (RROF/C) is used to document compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the related environmental statutes, executive orders, and authorities in accordance with the procedures identified in 24 CFR part 58. Recipients certify compliance and make request for release of funds. To the currently approved collection, the following procedures are added: (1) Regulatory waivers of requirements of HUD environmental regulations; and (2) in lieu of hard copy, voluntary use of electronic submissions and notifications.

Federal Management Regulation; FMR Case 2007-102-1, Replacement of Personal Property Pursuant to the Exchange/Sale

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The General Services Administration is proposing to amend the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) by updating coverage on the replacement of personal property pursuant to the exchange/sale authority. The proposed changes were prompted by recommendations of the Federal Asset Management Evaluation (FAME) interagency working group led by GSA.

Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Allowances; OCONUS Travel

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 2007-03, FTR Case 2007301 was published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2007 (72 FR 35187). That final rule changed the mileage reimbursement rate for using a personally owned vehicle (POV) for relocation to equal the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate for moving purposes in the continental United States (CONUS). Subsequent information revealed that in changing to this rate, GSA inadvertently removed any ability to apply this rate to both foreign and nonforeign overseas (OCONUS) relocations. This final rule will allow for the new mileage reimbursement rate to be applied worldwide. It will also allow for the use of actual expense for OCONUS relocations if the agency chooses to do so. The FTR and any corresponding documents may be accessed at GSA's website at http://www.gsa.gov/ftr.

Sheppard Creek Post-Fire Project, Flathead National Forest, Flathead and Lincoln Counties, MT

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposal to salvage merchantable timber affected by the Brush Creek wildland fire on the Tally Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest. This fire burned a total of approximately 30,000 acres on the Flathead and Kootenai National Forests from July to September of 2007. Approximately 25,000 acres burned on the Tally Lake Ranger District where this project is proposed. The Kootenai National Forest will be preparing a separate salvage proposal. The city of Whitefish, Montana is located about twenty air miles to the east of the central portion of the project area.

Advisory Committees; Filing of Closed Meeting Reports

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the agency has filed with the Library of Congress the annual reports of those FDA advisory committees that held closed meetings during fiscal year 2007.

Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.

Name of Committee: Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee.

General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on February 1, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring, Maryland Ballroom, 8727 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD. The hotel phone number is 301 5895200.

Contact Person: Teresa Watkins, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093), Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, FAX: 3018276776, email: Teresa.Watkins@fda.hhs.gov, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572 in the Washington, DC area), code

Establishment of Fiscal Year 2008 User Fee Rates for Advisory Review of Direct-to-Consumer Television Advertisements

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this notice, as required by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA), to establish the fiscal year (FY) 2008 fees that will be charged for each FY 2008 advisory review submission to FDA and to fund the operating reserve established under FDAAA. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act), as amended by FDAAA, authorizes FDA to collect user fees for certain directtoconsumer (DTC) television advertisements submitted to FDA for advisory review.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request;

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request;

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request;

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Mental Models Study of Communicating

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions of the Mental Models Study of Communicating With Health Care Providers About the Risks and Benefits of Prescription Drug Use for Pregnant and Nursing Women With Chronic Conditions. Together with other information being collected, the results from this study will be used to help inform FDA about how health care providers use prescription drug labeling and other available information in making treatment decisions and how that use differs from how agency experts believe such information is used. It will also contribute to FDA's ability to p

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Reports of Corrections and Removals

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Cheeses and Related Cheese Products; Proposal to Permit the Use of Ultrafiltered Milk; Reopening of the Comment

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until February 11, 2008, the comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register of October 19, 2005 (70 FR 60751), (herein after referred to as the 2005 proposed rule). In that document, FDA proposed to amend its regulations to provide for the use of fluid ultrafiltered (UF) milk in the manufacture of standardized cheeses and related cheese products. FDA received a number of comments that were opposed to the proposed requirement to declare fluid UF milk, when used, as ``ultrafiltered milk'' or ``ultrafiltered nonfat milk,'' as appropriate, in the ingredient statement of the finished cheese. FDA is reopening the comment period on the 2005 proposed rule to seek further comment only on two specific issues raised by the comments concerning the proposed ingredient declaration.

Issuance of Permits

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The following permits were issued.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the public comment period and the scheduling of public hearings on the proposed rule to revise critical habitat for the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), and on the proposed rule to designate critical habitat for Poa atropurpurea (San Bernardino bluegrass) and Taraxacum californicum (California taraxacum) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The reopened comment periods will provide the public; Federal, State, and local agencies; and Tribes with an additional opportunity to submit written comments on these proposed rules. Comments previously submitted for the proposed critical habitat designations for the San Bernardino kangaroo rat, P. atropurpurea, or T. californicum need not be resubmitted as they have already been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in any final decisions.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Pecos Sunflower

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on the proposed designation of critical habitat for Helianthus paradoxus (Pecos sunflower) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We also announce a revision to proposed critical habitat Unit 4 and clarification of Unit 5, the availability of a draft economic analysis and draft environmental assessment, and an amended required determinations section of the proposal. The draft economic analysis estimates costs associated with conservation activities for H. paradoxus to be approximately $3.9 to $4.4 million in undiscounted dollars over the next 20 years ($193,000 to $221,000 annualized). We are reopening the comment period to allow all interested parties to comment simultaneously on the proposed rule, our revisions to the proposed rule, the associated draft economic analysis and environmental assessment, and the amended required determinations section. You do not have to resend comm

Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 10 a.m. (Eastern Time), December 17, 2007.
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Place: 4th Floor Conference Room, 1250 H Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005.
Status: Open.

Matters To Be Considered:

1. Approval of the minutes of the November 19, 2007 Board member meeting.

2. Thrift Savings Plan activity report by the Executive Director.

a. Monthly Participant Activity Report.

b. Monthly Investment Performance Report.

c. Legislative Report.
Contact Person for More Information: Thomas J. Trabucco, Director, Office of External Affairs, (202) 9421640.

Dated: December 7, 2007.
Thomas K. Emswiler,
Secretary to the Board, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. [FR Doc. 076024 Filed 12707; 12:11 pm]
BILLING CODE 676001P

Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board (PRB)

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the combined PRB for the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The Board reviews the performance appraisals of career and noncareer senior executives. The Board makes recommendations regarding proposed
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performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriate personnel actions.

Composition of PRB: The Board shall consist of at least three voting members. In the case of an appraisal of a career appointee, more than half of the members shall consist of career appointees. The names and titles of the PRB members are as follows:

Primary Members:
Cynthia Z. Springer, Deputy Executive Director, Administrative Resource Center, Bureau of the Public Debt;
Debra L. Hines, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Public Debt Accounting, Bureau of the Public Debt;
Kimberly A. McCoy, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology, Bureau of the Public Debt.

Alternative Members:

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2007.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:

Docket Numbers: EC0818000.

Applicants: Lowell Cogeneration Company Limited Part, Delta Power Company, LLC, Pedricktown Plant Holdings, LLC.

Description: Application for authorization for disposition of jurisdictional facilities and requests for expedited action re Lowell Cogeneration Company Limited Partnership.

Filed Date: 11/28/2007.

Accession Number: 200711300077.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER011385031; ER013155022; ER04230032.

Applicants: Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York Independent System Operator, Inc.

Description: New York Independent System Operator's Filing of Twelfth Quarterly Combined Cycle Modeling Report et al.

Filed Date: 11/30/2007.

Accession Number: 200711305065.

Comment Date: 5 p.m.

Combined Notice of Filings 2

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2007.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER051232006.

Applicants: JPMorgan Ventures Energy Corporation.

Description: JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corp submits a revised market based rate tariff designated as First Revised Rate Schedule 1 in Accordance with Order 697.

Filed Date: 11/30/2007.

Accession Number: 200712030192.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 21, 2007.

Docket Numbers: ER05283001.

Applicants: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Description: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA submits a revised marketbased rate tariff, designated as Second Revised Rate Schedule 1 in compliance with Order 697.

Filed Date: 11/30/2007.

Accession Number: 200712030200.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 21, 2007.

Docket Numbers: ER071125004.

Applicants: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.

Description: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation dba National Grid submits Service A

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Tue, Dec 11 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, 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 of

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to (PRA) of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Subject to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information 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 of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques o

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition.

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Airplanes

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Reports have been received from Fokker 100 (F28 Mark 0100) operators where the crew experienced difficulties with roll control. Analysis suggests that these phenomena are due to frozen water on the aileron pulleys that are installed on the Center Wing Spar and located in the Main Landing Gear (MLG) wheel bays. Investigation has confirmed that improper closure of the aerodynamic seals of the wingtofuselage fairings above the MLG wheel bays can cause rainwater, washwater or deicing fluid to leak onto the affected aileron pulleys. This condition, if not corrected, can lead to further incidents of frozen water on aileron pulleys during operation of the aircraft,

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300,

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes identified above. This proposed AD would require modifying the outboard flap track and transmission attachments. This proposed AD results from a joint Boeing and FAA multimodel study (following inservice trailing edge flap structure and drive system events) on the hazards posed by skewing and failed flaps. This study identified the safety concerns regarding the transmission attachment design and the potential loss of an outboard trailing edge flap. We are proposing this AD to prevent certain discrepancies associated with this design (for example, a flap skew or lateral control asymmetry that can cause collateral damage to adjacent hydraulic tubing and subsequent loss of a hydraulic system), which could result in the asymmetric flight control limits being exceeded, and could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing.

2007 Water Efficiency Leader Awards--Winners

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the winning applications for U.S. EPA's second annual Water Efficiency Leader Awards. The awards recognize those organizations and individuals that provide leadership and innovation in water efficient products and practices. These awards are intended to help foster a nationwide ethic of water efficiency, as well as to inspire, motivate, and recognize efforts to improve water efficiency. The six winners for 2007 are; Intel Corporation, Ocotillo Campus (Chandler, AZ); Santa Clara Valley Water District (San Jose, CA); FritoLay (Plano, TX); Lackland Air Force Base (Lackland, TX); Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) at the University of Louisville (Louisville, KY); Allan Dietemann Seattle Public Utilities (Seattle, WA). More information can be found at http://www.epa.gov/water/wel.

Rhode Island: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The State of Rhode Island has applied to EPA for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant final authorization to Rhode Island. EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is authorizing the State's changes through an immediate final action.