The Federal Register

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Jollyville Plateau

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12month finding on a petition to list the Jollyville Plateau salamander (Eurycea tonkawae) as endangered and to designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). After review of all available scientific and commercial information, we find that listing the Jollyville Plateau salamander as threatened or endangered is warranted. Currently, however, listing of the Jollyville Plateau salamander is precluded by higher priority actions to amend the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. Upon publication of this 12month petition finding, we will add Jollyville Plateau salamander to our candidate species list. We will develop a proposed rule to list this species as our priorities allow. We will make any determination on critical habitat during development of the proposed listing rule.

Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL or Department) is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to update the regulations that implement the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. 29 U.S.C. 50. On February 18, 1977, the Department promulgated 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 29 to establish, for certain Federal purposes, labor standards, policies and procedures for the registration, cancellation and deregistration of apprenticeship programs, and apprenticeship agreements. Part 29 also provided for the recognition of a State Apprenticeship Agency as an agency authorized to register local apprenticeship programs for Federal purposes, and for the revocation of such recognition. In the succeeding 30 years, the American economy and workforce have changed significantly. The proposed rule addresses those changes by both making the procedures for apprenticeship program registration more flexible and by strengthening oversight of program performance. The proposed rule also updates part 29 to incorp

Empowerment Zones: Performance Standards for Utilization of Grant Funds

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule establishes certain planning and performance standards for utilization of grant funds allocated to Empowerment Zones, including planning and performance standards for benefit levels and economic development activities. The standards are designed to ensure that activities undertaken with HUD Empowerment Zone grant funds are consistent with the strategic plans of the Empowerment Zones. This final rule follows publication of a proposed rule, takes into consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule, and makes certain changes in response to public comment.

Reasonable Contract or Arrangement Under Section 408(b)(2)--Fee Disclosure

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains a proposed regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) that, upon adoption, would require that contracts and arrangements between employee benefit plans and certain providers of services to such plans include provisions that will ensure the disclosure of information to assist plan fiduciaries in assessing the reasonableness of the compensation or fees paid for services that are rendered to the plan and the potential for conflicts of interest that may affect a service provider's performance of services. The proposed regulation will redefine what constitutes a ``reasonable contract or arrangement'' for purposes of the statutory exemption from certain prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA. The regulation, upon adoption, will affect employee benefit plan sponsors and fiduciaries and the service providers to such plans.

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The OCC, Board, FDIC, OTS, NCUA, and FTC (Agencies) are publishing for comment proposed regulations and guidelines to implement the accuracy and integrity provisions in section 312 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act).\1\ The proposed regulations and guidelines would implement the requirement that the Agencies issue guidelines for use by furnishers regarding the accuracy and integrity of the information about consumers that they furnish to consumer reporting agencies and prescribe regulations requiring furnishers to establish reasonable policies and procedures for implementing the guidelines. The Agencies also are publishing for comment proposed regulations to implement the direct dispute provisions in section 312. The proposed regulations would implement the requirement that the Agencies issue regulations identifying the circumstances under which a furnisher must reinvestigate disputes about the accuracy of information contained in a consumer report based on a d

The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO); Notice of Open Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO) was established pursuant to Title II of the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (P.L. 109233) and Section 9 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (P.L. 92462, Title 5 U.S.C. app.II). The ACVETEO's authority is codified in Title 38 U.S. Code, Section 4110.

The ACVETEO is responsible for assessing employment and training needs of veterans; determining the extent to which the programs and activities of the Department of Labor meets these needs; and assisting in carrying out outreach to employers seeking to hire veterans.

The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach will meet on Monday, February 11th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 12th from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado 80207.

The committee will discuss programs assisting veterans seeking employment with speci

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee January 2008 Public Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Summary:

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for January 15, 2008.

Date: January 15, 2008.

Time: Public meeting time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Subject: Review candidate designs for the Abraham Lincoln OneCent Coin Redesign Program, candidate designs for the Congressional Gold Medal for Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, and other general business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.
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In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Proposed Revision to Collection; Comment Request for Form 1040 and

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed at the end of this notice, and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2007.

The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); Enrollment Dates for the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issues this notice of the dates for the beginning of the initial enrollment for the
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA.

Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC--Modified Rail Certificate

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 29, 2007,\1\ Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (MC) \2\ filed a notice for a modified certificate of public convenience and necessity under 49 CFR 1150, Subpart C, Modified Certificate of Public [[Page 70933]]
Convenience and Necessity, to operate segments of rail lines owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOTPW). The segments over which rail service will be performed are as follows: (1) Buzzards Bay Secondary, extending from Middleboro, MA (milepost 1.5), to Buzzards Bay, MA (milepost 19.9), a distance of approximately 18.4 miles; (2) Hyannis Secondary, extending from Bourne, MA (milepost 0.0), to Hyannis, MA (milepost 24.3), a distance of approximately 24.3 miles; (3) South Dennis Secondary, extending from Yarmouth Junction, MA (milepost 0.0), to Station Avenue in Yarmouth (milepost 2.81), a distance of approximately 2.8 miles; (4) Falmouth Secondary, extending from Bourne (mi

East Penn Railroad, LLC--Operation Exemption--Kutztown Transportation Authority

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

East Penn Railroad, LLC (ESPN), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to operate a 4.12 mile rail line owned by Kutztown Transportation Authority (KTA), a municipal authority organized under the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Act of 1954. The line is located between milepost 0.17 at Topton, PA, and milepost 4.29 at Kutztown, PA.

ESPN advises that its predecessors, Penn Eastern Rail Lines, Inc. (PERL), and East Penn Railway, Inc. (EPRY), had entered into an agreement with KTA dated July 25, 2005, to replace the previous lease agreement for the line, but had failed to obtain prior approval for the new agreement. However, ESPN indicates that it or one of its predecessors has been the operator on the line for over 10 years.\1\ \1\ The subject line was acquired by PERL and was formerly leased and operated by EPRY. See Penn Eastern Rail Lines, Inc. Acquisition and Operation ExemptionLines of Lancaster Northern Railway, Inc., Chester Valle

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company--Acquisition and Operation Exemption--Columbus and Greenville Railway

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is granting a petition for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323 et seq., for The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), a Class I rail carrier, to acquire and operate a 2.23mile rail line owned by Columbus and Greenville Railway Company (CAGY), a Class III rail carrier, subject to CAGY's reservation of nonexclusive limited local trackage rights.\1\ The rail line extends between, at one end, a connection between KCSR's Artesia Subdivision and CAGY's main track near KCSR milepost 230.4 and, at the other end, two connections between CAGY's main track and KCSR's Louisville Subdivision near KCSR milepost 88.5, near West Point, MS.\2\
\1\ Pursuant to an agreement between petitioners, CAGY would be permitted to traverse the involved line via its reserved
nonexclusive local trackage rights, but it would not be permitted to serve shippers on the line that had not been previously served when CAGY owned the line.
\2\ The terminal

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Request for Grant Proposals: Global Connections and Exchange Program.

Announcement Type: New Grant.

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C/PY0813.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000.

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: February 8, 2008.

Executive Summary: The Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the Global Connections and Exchange program. Public and private nonprofit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to administer the Global Connections and Exchange program in (1) Afghanistan and/or (2) the Palestinian Territories, West Bank only. The Bureau will award one grant for each program. The grantee organizations and/or their partners will select overseas schools and provide them with access to the Internet and related training to develop collaborative partnerships with U.S. schools. Thematic online projects

Voluntary Disclosures

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State is amending the Voluntary Disclosure provisions of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by imposing a 60calendar day deadline after the initial notification to submit a full disclosure, in order to ensure timely submissions; and by clarifying what identifying information should be provided, as well as who should sign the voluntary disclosure in cases of a major violation, a systemic pattern of violations, or in the absence of an effective compliance program, in order to improve the government's ability to assess and respond to the national security and foreign policy consequences of any export violation. These amendments will provide integrity to the voluntary disclosure process, but involve only minor changes to the current voluntary disclosure process.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\2\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given that on September 25, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange''), through its whollyowned subsidiary NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule changes as described in Items I and II below, which items have been prepared by the Exchange. On October 23, 2007, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. On December 5, 2007, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons, and is granting accelerated approval to the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Su

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 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 December 5, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the NYSE. The NYSE has designated the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 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 December 3, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``Exchange'' or ``ISE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the ISE. The ISE has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the CBOE under section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) 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)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substan

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. CBOE has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A),\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) 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)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance o

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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 Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the CBOE. The Exchange filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(3) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. 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)(3).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The CBOE proposes to amend Exchange Ru

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 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, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') 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 modify its fees applicable to the CBOE Stock Exchange (``CBSX''). The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site (

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under 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 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)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposal Rule Cha

Options Price Reporting Authority; Notice of Filing of Proposed Amendment to the Plan for Reporting of Consolidated

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on December 6, 2007, the Options Price Reporting Authority (``OPRA'') submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') an amendment to the Plan for Reporting of Consolidated Options Last Sale Reports and
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Quotation Information (``OPRA Plan'').\3\ The proposed OPRA Plan amendment would adopt a new form of Television Dissemination Rider to OPRA's Vendor Agreement for use by television companies that wish to disseminate current OPRA Data via a passive scrolling or ticker television display. OPRA's Fee Schedule would be modified to incorporate the fee that OPRA would charge for the dissemination of OPRA Data in the manner discussed below. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments from interested persons on the proposed OPRA Plan amendment.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78k1.
\2\ 17 CFR 242.608.
\3\

Sunshine Act Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register citation of previous announcement: 72 FR 69258, December 7, 2007.
Status: Open Meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NW., Washington, DC.
Date and time of previously announced meeting: Tuesday, December 11, 2007.

Change in the meeting: Deletion of an Item.

The following item was not considered during the Open Meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2007:

Whether to approve the 2008 budget of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and will consider the related annual accounting support fee for the Board under Section 109 of the SarbanesOxley Act of 2002.

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

Dated: December 11, 2007.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E724213 Filed 121207; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 801101P

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 2043; SEC File No. 27042; OMB Control No. 32350047

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

The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 2043 (17 CFR 275.2043) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.'' (15 U.S.C. 80b). Rule 2043, the ``brochure rule,'' requires an investment adviser to deliver their brochure to their new clients or prospective clients before or at the start of the advisory relationship. The brochure assists the client in determining whether to retain, or continue employing, the adviser. Rule 2043 also requires that an investment advis

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

Form ADV; SEC File No. 27039; OMB Control No. 32350049.

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

The title for the collection of information is ``Form ADV'' (17 CFR 279.1). Form ADV is the investment adviser registration form filed electronically with the Commission pursuant to rules 2031 (17 CFR 275.2031) and 2041 (17 CFR 275.2041) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq.) by advisers registered with the Commission or applying for registration with the Commission. The information collected takes the form of disclosures to the inv

Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad
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Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request a revision to a currently approved collection of information: 32200185, Report of Medicaid State Office on Beneficiary's In Status consisting of Form RL 380F, Report to State Medicaid Office. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens.

The RRB invites comments on the proposed collection of information to determine (1) the practical utility of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including t

Pipeline Safety: Applicability of Public Awareness Regulations to Certain Gas Distribution Operators

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule relaxes regulatory requirements governing public awareness programs conducted by operators of master meter systems and certain operators of petroleum gas systems. These operators typically manage property and incidentally provide gas service to customers located on the property. The change provides a less burdensome means for these operators to satisfy public awareness needs.

In the Matter of: Licensees Authorized To Possess Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern; Order Imposing

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Licensees identified in Attachment 1 \1\ to this Order hold licenses issued in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended, by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission), authorizing them to possess items containing radioactive materials in quantities of concern. These materials and the quantities of concern are identified in Attachment 2 to this Order. Section 652 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), which became law on August 8, 2005, amended Section 149 of the AEA to require fingerprinting and a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identification and criminal history records check for ``any individual who is permitted unescorted access to radioactive materials or other property subject to regulation by the Commission that the Commission determines to be of such significance to the public health and safety or the common defense and security as to warrant fingerprinting and background checks.'' Section 149 of the AEA also requires that ``all

Exelon Generation Comany, LLC; Biweekly Notice; Application for Amendment to the Facility Operating License Involving

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects a notice appearing in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007 (72 FR 65375), that incorrectly identified the amendment numbers for Byron Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, and Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. This action is necessary to correct the erroneous amendment numbers.

National Institute of Standards and Technology; National Bureau of Standards Reactor; Notice of Availability of the

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, Commission) has published a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for License Renewal of the operating license TR5 for an additional 20 years of operation for the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) located on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus in upper Montgomery County, Maryland. Possible alternatives to the proposed action (license renewal) include no action, constructing a new reactor to replace the NBSR capabilities, and using alternative research facilities.

The final EIS is publicly available at the NRC Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, or from the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). The ADAMS Public Electronic Reading Room is accessible at

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted:

1. The title of the information collection: NUREG/BR0238, Materials Annual Fee Billing Handbook. NRC Form 628, ``Financial EDI Authorization''. NUREG/BR0254, Payment Methods. NRC Form 629, ``Authorization for Payment by Credit Card''.

2. Current OMB approval number: 31500190.

3. How often the collection is required: Annually.

4. Who is required or asked to report: Anyone doing business with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission including licensees, applicants and individuals who are required to pay a fee for inspections and licenses.

5. The number of annual respondents: 466 (10 for NRC Form 628 and 456 for NRC Form 629 and NUREG/BR0254).

6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 38 (.8 hour for NRC Fo

National Science Board ad hoc Committee for the Vannevar Bush Award; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Board's ad hoc Committee for the Vannevar Bush Award, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR Part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business and other matters specified, as follows:

Date and Time: Friday, December 21, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Subject Matter: Discussion of candidates for the 2008 Vannevar Bush Award.

Status: Closed.

This meeting will be held by teleconference originating at the National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (http://www.nsf.gov/nsb) for information or schedule updates, or contact: Jennifer Richards, National Science B

Winter Use Plans, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D.

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 83 Stat. 852, 853, codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Winter Use Plans, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Wyoming. On November 20, 2007, the Director, Intermountain Region, approved the Record of Decision for the project.

Beginning in the winter of 20072008, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin to implement this Decision, although certain provisions will not apply until implementing regulations are promulgated, as described in the Revised Preferred Alternative (Alternative 7) contained in the FEIS issued on October 5, 2007. The following course of action will occur under Alternative 7 as modified in the ROD: 540 Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles and 83 snowcoaches will be allowed per day in Yellowstone. All snowmobiles and snowcoaches will be 1

Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This rule governs winter visitation and certain recreational use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. This final rule is issued to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Winter Use Plans Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) approved November 20, 2007, and will ensure that visitors have an appropriate range of winter recreation opportunities that are appropriate to the national park setting, and that these activities do not impair park resources and values. The rule requires that most recreational snowmobiles and snowcoaches operating in the parks meet certain air and sound emissions requirements, that snowmobilers and snowcoach riders in Yellowstone be accompanied by a commercial guide, and sets daily entry limits on the numbers of snowmobiles and snowcoaches that may enter the parks. Traveling off designated oversnow routes will remain prohibited. The FEIS, ROD, and other documents pertaining to winter use management in

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permit

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS (Assistant Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject EFP application submitted by Truex Enterprises contains all the required information and warrants further consideration. The proposed EFP would test the safety and efficacy of harvesting surfclams and ocean quahogs from the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog Georges Bank (GB) Closure Area using a harvesting protocol developed by state and Federal regulatory agencies and endorsed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Assistant Regional Administrator has also made a preliminary determination that the activities authorized under the EFP would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog regulations and Fishery Management Plan (FMP). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is
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Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

Thu, Dec 13 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 meetings.

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

Name of Committee: Musculoskeletal, Oral and Skin Sciences Integrated Review Group, Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Sciences Study Section.

Date: January 1718, 2008.

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: The Westin Washington, 1400 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005.

Contact Person: Tamizchelvi Thyagar

National Institute On Aging; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as [[Page 70875]]
amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Council on Aging.

The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

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

Name of Committee: Natio

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 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 meetings.

Name of Committee: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Special Emphasis Panel Environmental Modulators of Skeletal Health.

Date: January 14, 2008.

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: Four Points by Sheraton Durham at Southpoint, 7807 Leonardo Drive, Durham, NC 27713.

Contact Person: Teresa Nesbitt,

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 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 a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering.

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/or contract proposals 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 and/or contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clear

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 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.

Name of Committee: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Emphasis Panel Viral Pathogenesis.

Date: January 8, 2008.

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Rockledge 6700, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Michell

National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings

Thu, Dec 13 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 meetings.

The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and/or contract proposals 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 and/or contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Operations and Technical Support at the NCIFrederick.

Date: January 7, 2008.

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals.

Place: Gaithersburg Hilton, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

Contact Person: L

Notice of Intent To Grant a Partially Exclusive License

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a partially exclusive license in the United States to practice the invention described and claimed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/543,284 entitled Fiber Optic Liquid Mass Flow Sensor and Method and NASA Case No. MFS320311 to Kratos Defense and Security Solutions having its principal place of business in San Diego, California. The patent rights in this invention have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective partially exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

Notice of Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive License

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a partially exclusive license in the United States to practice the invention described and claimed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No.10/385,168 entitled Phase/Matrix Transformation Weld Process and Apparatus and NASA Case No. MFS315591DIV to Keystone Synergistic Enterprises, Inc. having its principal place of business in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The patent rights in this invention have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective partially exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive license in the United States to practice the invention described and claimed in U.S. Patent No. 6,667,725, Radio Frequency Telemetry System for Sensors and Actuators, and U.S. Patent No. 7,191,013, Hand Held Device for Wireless Powering and Interrogation of BioMEMS Sensors and Actuators to Endotronix having its principal place of business in Peoria, Illinois. The patent rights in these inventions have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

Notice of Realty Action: Lease/Conveyance for Recreation and Public Purposes, Clark County, NV

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable for classification for lease and subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately 10 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada. Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh, Inc. proposes to use the land for a church and fellowship hall.

Notice of Public Meetings, Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council Meetings

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

Notice of Public Meeting, Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council Subcommittees for the Glenwood Springs

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Subcommittee on the Glenwood Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP) Revision will meet as indicated below.

Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.

Coated Free Sheet Paper From China, Indonesia, and Korea

Thu, Dec 13 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 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is not materially injured or threatened with material injury, and the establishment of an industry in the United States is not materially retarded,\2\ by reason of imports from China, Indonesia, and Korea of coated free sheet paper, provided for in subheadings 4810.13.19, 4810.13.20, 4810.13.50, 4810.13.70, 4810.14.19, 4810.14.20, 4810.14.50, 4810.14.70, 4810.19.19, and 4810.19.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be subsidized by the Governments of China, Indonesia, and Korea and to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
\1\ The record is defined in Sec. 207.2(f) of the

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Consent Motion To

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Notice of Consent Motion to Terminate the Panel Review by the case participants, the panel review is terminated as of December 7, 2007. Pursuant to Rule 71(2) of the Rules of Procedure for Article 1904 Binational Panel Review, this panel review is terminated.

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

Thu, Dec 13 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 the Netherlands. The period of review (POR) is December 27, 2004, through June 30, 2006. We received comments from interested parties and have made changes to the margin for the final results. The final margin for the respondent is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''

Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 26, 2007, Mexican tomato growers accounting for a large percentage of all fresh tomatoes imported into the United States from Mexico provided written notice to the Department of Commerce of their withdrawal from the agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. Because the suspension agreement will no longer cover substantially all imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico, the Department of Commerce intends to terminate the suspension agreement, terminate the fiveyear sunset review, and resume the antidumping investigation.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2003- 45 and Revenue Procedure 2004-48

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 200345, Late Election Relief for S Corporations, and Revenue Procedure 200448, Deemed Corporate Election for Late Electing S Corporations.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1099-Q

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 1099Q, Payments From Qualified Education Programs (Under Sections 529 and 530).

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 2553

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation.

Returns Required on Magnetic Media; Correction

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9363) that were published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (72 FR 63807) relating to the requirements for filing corporate income tax returns and returns of organizations required to file returns under section 6033 on magnetic media pursuant to section 6011(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Mortgagee Review Board; Administrative Actions

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with Section 202(c) of the National Housing Act, this notice advises of the cause and description of administrative actions taken by HUD's Mortgagee Review Board against HUDapproved mortgagees.

Announcement of Funding Awards for the Emergency Capital Repair Grants Program Fiscal Year 2007

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102 (a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of Emergency Capital Repair Grant funding decisions made by the Department in FY 2007. This announcement contains the names of
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the awardees and the amounts of the awards made available by HUD.

Notice of Proposed Information; Collection: Comment Request; Technical Suitability of Products Program Section 521 of

Thu, Dec 13 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; Monthly Delinquent Loan Reports

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

HUD's Affordable Communities Award

Thu, Dec 13 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.

Application for HUD's Affordable Communities Award, a nonmonetary award, to be presented annually, to acknowledge and honor those communities at the forefront in expanding affordable housing opportunities by reducing regulatory barriers and creating an environment supportive of the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing. This award was designed and developed as part of HUD's Affordable Communities Initiative.

Notice of Submission of Proposed ; Information Collection to OMB; Public Housing 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan;

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice was previously published on November 20, 2007, and is being republished to extend the comment period until December 31, 2007. 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.

PHA's are required to submit annual and 5Year Plans to HUD as required by section 5A of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.1437c1). The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for local accountability and a means by which public housing residents, participants in the tenantbased assistance program, and other members of the public may locate basic PHA policies, rules and requirements concerning the PHA's operations, programs and services.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Designation of a Class of Employees for Addition to the Special

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice of a decision to designate a class of employees at the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation (NUMEC) in Apollo, Pennsylvania, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On November 29, 2007, the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC:
Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) employees who were monitored or should have been monitored for exposure to ionizing radiation while working at the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation (NUMEC) in Apollo, Pennsylvania from January 1, 1957, through December 31, 1983, for a number of workdays aggregating at least 250 workdays or in combination with workdays within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the Special Exposure Cohort.

This designation will become effective on December 29, 2007, unless Congress provides otherw

National Toxicology Program (NTP); Office of Liaison, Policy and Review; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee (TRR Subcommittee). The primary agenda topic is the peer review of the findings and conclusions presented in seven draft NTP Technical Reports of rodent toxicology and carcinogenicity studies in conventional rats and mice, one draft NTP Technical Report on a study in Crl:SKH1 hairless mice, and one draft NTP Toxicity Report (see Preliminary Agenda below). The TRR Subcommittee meeting is open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. The NTP also invites written comments on any draft report discussed at the meeting (see ``Request for Comments'' below). The TRR Subcommittee deliberations on the draft reports will be reported to the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) at a future date.

Foreign-Trade Zone 22 Chicago, Illinois

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Application for Subzone: Sony Electronics Inc. (Audio, Video, Communications and InformationTechnology Products and

Accessories), Romeoville, Illinois

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Illinois International Port District, grantee of FTZ 22, requesting specialpurpose subzone status for the warehousing and distribution facility of Sony Electronics Inc. (Sony), located in Romeoville, Illinois. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on December 4, 2007.

The Sony facility (50150 employees, 25 acres, 562,624 square feet) is located at 99 North Pinnacle Drive, in Romeoville, Illinois. The facility is used for the storage, distribution, packaging, kitting, inspecting, testing and repair of audio, video, communications and informationtechnology products and accessories.

Zone procedures woul

Quality System Regulation Educational Forum on Design Controls; Public Workshop; Amendment of Notice

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an amendment to the notice of public workshop entitled ``Quality System Regulation Educational Forum on Design Controls.'' This workshop was announced in the Federal Register of October 11, 2007 (72 FR 57951). The amendment is made to reflect a change in the Location portion of the document. There are no other changes.

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

Thu, Dec 13 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.

New Animal Drugs For Use in Animal Feeds; Ractopamine

Thu, Dec 13 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 Elanco Animal Health. The supplemental NADA provides for an increased level of monensin in threeway combination Type C medicated feeds containing ractopamine, melengestrol, and monensin for heifers fed in confinement for slaughter.

New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Oxytetracycline

Thu, Dec 13 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 Pennfield Oil Co. that provides for a zero day preslaughter withdrawal time following use of oxytetracycline in turkey and swine feed.

Notice of Intent To Conduct a Public Scoping Meeting and Perform an Environmental Review for the Kaua`i Island

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to conduct public scoping necessary to gather information to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) (collectively referred to as ``environmental document'') for a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) being prepared by the Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC). The draft HCP is being prepared under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). KIUC intends to apply for an incidental take permit under the ESA to authorize take of the federally endangered Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), the federally threatened Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis newelli), and the Bandrumped Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma castro), a Federal candidate for listing that could become listed during the term of the permit (collectively referred to as the ``Covered Species''). This notice is provided to (1) describe the proposed action and possible altern

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Between June 1, 2005, and September 30, 2007, the Pacific Region of the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued 18 permits for enhancement of survival or incidental take of threatened and endangered species. These permits were issued pursuant to sections 10(a)(1)(A) and 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Copies of the permits and associated decision documents are available upon request.

California Aqueduct Operation and Maintenance Project in Kings and Kern County, San Joaquin Valley, CA

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce that the California Department of Water Resources San Joaquin Field Division (Applicant) has applied for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are considering the issuance of a 30year permit to the Applicant that would authorize take of 20 species incidental to the Applicant's proposed operation and maintenance activities on sections of the California Aqueduct and Coastal Branch Phase 1 canal, as well as seven pumping plants and two Operations and Maintenance centers within the San Joaquin Field Divisions jurisdiction in Kern and Kings County, California. These activities within the 11,816acre project area would result in the loss of up to 360 acres of permanent habitat loss to covered species habitat and 935 acres of temporary impacts to covered species habitat.

We request comments from the public on the permit application and an Environmental Assessmen

Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice solicits proposals to compete for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 funds through the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program (ATPPL), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of those visiting them. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federallymanaged parks and public lands. Federal land management agencies and State, tribal and local governments, acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency, are eligible to apply. DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, will determine the final selection and funding of projects.

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in Sec. 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States.

Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all

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

Thu, Dec 13 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

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

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Safety Advisory 2007-04

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In April 2005, FRA issued Safety Advisory 2005-02 in order to provide information to interested parties on the potential catastrophic failure of locomotive main reservoir tanks manufactured by R&R Metal Fabricators, Incorporated, and installed on General Electric Transportation System (GETS) locomotives. FRA is issuing this document, Safety Advisory 200704, in order to provide updated information related to this issue.