The Federal Register

Revisions to Rules 144 and 145

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 creates a safe harbor for the sale of securities under the exemption set forth in Section 4(1) of the Securities Act. We are shortening the holding period requirement under Rule 144 for ``restricted securities'' of issuers that are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to six months. Restricted securities of issuers that are not subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements will continue to be subject to a oneyear holding period prior to any public resale. The amendments also substantially reduce the restrictions applicable to the resale of securities by nonaffiliates. In addition, the amendments simplify the Preliminary Note to Rule 144, amend the manner of sale requirements and eliminate them with respect to debt securities, amend the volume limitations for debt securities, increase the Form 144 filing thresholds, and codify several staff interpretive positions that relate to Rule 144. Finally, we are elimi

National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is issuing this ANPR to invite comment from all interested parties on policy options and other issues related to the Agency's ongoing review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). Consistent with recent modifications the Agency has made to its process for reviewing NAAQS, we are seeking broad public comment at this time to help inform the Agency's future proposed decisions on the adequacy of the current Pb NAAQS and on any revisions of the Pb NAAQS that may be appropriate. EPA is also soliciting comment on retaining Pb on the list of criteria pollutants and on maintaining NAAQS for Pb.

As part of this review, the Agency has released several key documents that will inform the Agency's rulemaking. These documents include the Air Quality Criteria for Lead, released in 2006, which critically assesses and integrates relevant scientific information; risk assessment reports including the most recent report, Lead: Human Exposure and Health Risk Assessment for Selec

Customs Brokers User Fee Payment for 2008

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides notice to customs brokers that the annual fee of $138 that is assessed for each permit held by a broker, whether it may be an individual, partnership, association, or corporation, is due by February 15, 2008. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces this date of payment for 2008 in accordance with the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Pan Pacific Surveyors, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Pan Pacific Surveyors, Inc., 444 Quay Ave., Suite 7, Wilmington, California 90744, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, King Inspection and Testing, Inc., 1300 E. 223rd Street, 401, Carson, California 90745, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to

Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Inspectorate America Corp., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Inspectorate America Corp., 4041 Home Road, Suite A, Bellingham, Washington 98226, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 3441060. The inquiry may also be sent to

Mid-Michigan Railroad, Inc.--Abandonment Exemption--In Kent and Montcalm Counties, MI

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 27, 2007, MidMichigan Railroad, Inc. (MMRR or petitioner), filed with the Surface Transportation Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to permit the abandonment of a 24.70mile rail line located between milepost 103.20 in Lowell and milepost 78.50 in Greenville at the end of the line, in Kent and Montcalm Counties, MI. The line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 48809, 48838, 48887, and 49331, and
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includes the stations of Lowell, Belding, and Greenville.

In addition to an exemption from 49 U.S.C. 10903, MMRR seeks an exemption from 49 U.S.C. 10904 [offer of financial assistance (OFA) procedures]. In support, MMRR states that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition (WMTGC) to sell the line to WMTGC for the public purpose of converting it to interim trail use/rail banking. This request will be addressed in the final decision.

MMRR states that,

Virginia Regulatory Program

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions concern Virginia's standards for revegetation success for certain postmining land uses. The amendment is intended to render the State's regulations no less effective than the Secretary's regulations in meeting the requirements of the Act. This document gives the times and locations that the Virginia program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection and the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the revisions to the amendment.

Texas Regulatory Program

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposes revisions to its regulations regarding annual permit fees. Texas intends to revise its program to improve operational efficiency.

This document gives the times and locations that the Texas program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.

Crow Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Crow Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan (hereinafter, the Crow Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The Crow Tribe has requested concurrence from the Secretary of the Department of the Interior with its certification of completion of all coalrelated reclamation objectives. If the Secretary concurs with the certification, the Crow Tribe intends to request AMLR funds to pursue projects in accordance with section 411 of SMCRA.

Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Alterations to Existing System of Records, Including New Routine Use

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (e)(11)), we are issuing public notice of our intent to alter an existing system of records entitled, the Visitor Intake Process/ Customer Service Record (VIP/CSR) System, 600350. The proposed alterations will result in the following changes to the VIP/CSR System: (1) Expansion of the categories of individuals covered by the VIP/ CSR System;
(2) Expansion of the categories of records maintained in the VIP/ CSR System;
(3) Expansion of the purposes for which we use the VIP/CSR System; and
(4) Amendment of the record source categories covered by the VIP/ CSR System.

We are also establishing a new routine use for disclosure of information maintained in the VIP/CSR System.

The proposed alterations and new routine use are discussed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. We invite public comment on this proposal.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on May 24, 2007, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by OCC. OCC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act\2\ and Rule 19b4(f)(4) \3\ thereunder so that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78q1(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(4).
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I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would make minor technical changes to Sections 3 and 4 of Article XVI of OCC's ByLaws pertain

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2007.

I. Introduction

On May 22, 2006, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SROCC200609 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2007.\2\ No comment letters were received. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is granting approval of the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55653, (April 20, 2007), 72 FR 21062.

II. Description

The proposed rule change will add new general choice of law and forum selection provisions to OCC's ByLaws. The purpose of the proposed rule change is to ensure there are appropriate choice of law and forum selection provisions governing all contractual relations between OCC and each of its clearing members. The proposed provisions should provide greater clarity, consistency, and pr

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 9, 2007, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'')) 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 FINRA. This order provides notice of the proposed rule change and approves the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

FINRA is proposing to amend FINRA's New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'') Rule 342.13 (Acceptability of Supervisors) \3\ to eliminate the requirement that the General Securities Principal Examination (``Series 24 Examination'') be passed a

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

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(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 1, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ``CBOE'' or the ``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. On November 30, 2007, CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The CBOE has filed the proposed rule change as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange 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, as amended, to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of December 17, 2007:

An Open Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 10 a.m., in Room L002, the Auditorium, and a Closed Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 2 p.m.

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

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), (9)(B), and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.

Commissioner Nazareth, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed

Premium Rates; Payment of Premiums; Flat Premium Rates, Variable- Rate Premium Cap, and Termination Premium; Deficit

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This is a final rule to amend PBGC's regulations on Premium Rates and Payment of Premiums to implement certain provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109171) and the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109280) that are effective beginning in 2006 or 2007. The
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provisions implemented by this rule change the flat premium rate, cap the variablerate premium in some cases, and create a new ``termination premium'' that is payable in connection with certain distress and involuntary plan terminations. This rule does not address other provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 that deal with PBGC premiums.

Meeting Notice, Work Group Meetings and Appointment of Committee Members for the Advisory Committee on Construction

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces ACCSH membership, including representation categories and terms; work group meetings January 23, 2008; and a full committee meeting on January 2425, 2008. ACCSH is meeting to address construction safety and health issues.

U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Meeting; Las Vegas, NV

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting: January 16, 2008Las Vegas, Nevada; The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet to discuss U.S. Department of Energy activities related to the possible development of a repository for spent nuclear fuel and highlevel radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.

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Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, to review U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) activities related to the proposed repository for spent nuclear fuel and highlevel radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. Among the issues that will be discussed are transportation of the wastes, the potential tunnel environments after repository closure, and wastepackage corrosion issues. The Board was charged in the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987 with conducting an independent review of the technical and scientific validity of DOE activi

Sunshine Federal Register Notice

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Date: Weeks of December 17, 24, 31, 2007; January 7, 14, 21, 2008. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matters to be Considered:

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. Week of January 21, 2008Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of January 21, 2008. * * * * *
* The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)(301) 4151292. Contact person for more inform

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the Subcommittee on ESBWR Design Certification; Notice of

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The ACRS Subcommittee on ESBWR Design Certification will hold a meeting on January 1617, 2008, Room T2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.

The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed to discuss unclassified safeguards and proprietary information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(3) and (4).

The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows:

Wednesday, January 16, 20088:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Thursday, January 17, 20088:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Subcommittee will review and discuss the Safety Evaluation with Open Items for several chapters of the ESBWR Design Certification and make a recommendation to the full Committee. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, GEHitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC, and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate propo

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the University of Illinois

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

PPL Susquehanna, LLC; Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects an Environmental Assessment appearing in the Federal Register on December 5, 2007 (72 FR 68598). This action is necessary to correctly declare the Environmental Assessment as a final document (in lieu of a draft) with no action for noticing for public comment. The corrected Environmental Assessment is provided as follows:

The NRC has prepared a final Environmental Assessment as part of its evaluation of a request by PPL Susquehanna, LLC for a license amendment to increase the maximum thermal power at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 (SSES 1 and 2), from 3,489 megawatts thermal (MWt) to 3,952 MWt at each unit. This represents a power increase of approximately 13 percent thermal power. As stated in the NRC staff's position paper dated February 8, 1996, on the BoilingWater Reactor Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Program, the NRC staff (the staff) will prepare an environmental impact statement if it believes a power uprate would have a significant impact on th

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc.; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit No. 1; Environmental Assessment and

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50.46 and Appendix K to Part 50 for Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR53, issued to Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit No. 1 (Calvert Cliffs 1), located in Calvert County, Maryland. Therefore, as required by 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact. Environmental Assessment

Identification of Proposed Action

The proposed exemption would allow the licensee to reinsert up to four lead fuel assemblies (LFAs), two of which contain cladding with advanced zirconiumbased alloys manufactured by Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse), and two of which contain cladding with M5\TM\ alloy manufactured by AREVA, into the Unit 1 core during Cycle 19. The four LFAs were previously inserted into the Unit 2 core in April of 2003. The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee

Crow Butte Resources, Inc.; Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to delegation by the Commission dated December 29, 1972, published in the Federal Register, 37 FR 28,710 (1972), and the Commission's regulations, see 10 CFR 2.104, 2.300, 2.303, 2.309, 2.311, 2.318, and 2.321, notice is hereby given that an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is being established to preside over the following proceeding:
Crow Butte Resources, Inc., InSitu Leach Uranium Recovery Facility, Crawford, Nebraska, License Amendment for the North Trend Expansion Area)

This Board is being established in response to requests for hearing that were filed pursuant to a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing posted on NRC's Public Web site on September 13, 2007 regarding a Request for License Amendment submitted by Crow Butte Resources, Inc. (``CBR'') on May 30, 2007 that would allow CBR to develop a satellite facility near its existing insitu leach uranium recovery facility in Crawford, Nebraska. This proceeding concerns the requests for hearing and petitions for intervention sub

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy is deleting a system of records in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year 2008 Announcement of Program Funding; Catalog of Federal Domestic

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2008 will be approximately $20 million. Funds will be awarded through a nationwide competitive grants process. There are three CIG categories available in FY 2008: Natural Resource Concerns Category, Technology Category, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Category. Applications are requested from eligible government or nongovernment organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects an

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before December 1, 2007.

Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington DC 20005; or by fax, 202371 6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by January 2, 2008. J. Paul Loether,
Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program.
ARIZONA
Coconino County
Kane Ranch Headquarters, Approx. 11 mi. S of U.S. 89A on Forest Rd. 8910, House Rock Valley, 07001348.
Picture Canyon Archaeological Site, Address Restr

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Amendment 11

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes regulations to implement measures in Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 11 was developed by the New England Fishery Management Council (Council) to control the capacity of the open access general category fleet. Amendment 11 would establish a new management program for the general category fishery, including a limited access program with individual fishing quotas (IFQs) for qualified general category vessels, a specific allocation for general category fisheries, and other measures to improve management of the general category scallop fishery.

Conforming Products List of Evidential Breath Alcohol Measurement Devices

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice updates the Conforming Products List (CPL) published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2006 (71 FR 37159) for instruments that conform to the Model Specifications for Evidential Breath Testing Devices (58 FR 48705).

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and the expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period was published on April 27, 2007 (72 FR 2106821069).

Indian Oil Valuation

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is amending the existing regulations regarding valuation, for royalty purposes, of oil produced from Indian leases. These amendments will clarify and update the existing regulations.

Termination of Exchange Segregation and Opening Order; Application for Conveyance of Reserved Federal Mineral

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice cancels and terminates the segregation effect of a proposed land exchange of 121 acres of public land. The land will be opened to location and entry under the general land laws, including the mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, the provision of existing withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of applicable law.

Conveyance of Mineral Interests in California

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been filed for the conveyance of the federally owned mineral interest in the tract of land described below in this notice. Publication of this notice temporarily segregates the mineral interests in the public lands covered by the application from appropriation under the mining and mineral leasing laws while the application is being processed.

Notice Public Meetings: Northeastern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council, Nevada

Mon, Dec 17 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) Nevada Northeastern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 72, Number 196, page 57965 on October 11, 2007, allowing for a 60day comment period.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until January 16, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regu

Bureau of Justice Statistics; Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection; Comments Requested

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of
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Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 72, Number 196, page 5796257963, on October 11, 2007, allowing for a 60day comment period.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until January 16, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Paige Harrison, Bureau of Justice Sta

Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meeting: United States International Trade Commission.
Time and Date: December 19, 2007 at 11 a.m.
Place: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 2052000.
Status: Open to the public.
Matters To Be Considered

1. Agenda for future meetings: none.

2. Minutes.

3. Ratification List.

4. Inv. Nos. 701TA453 and 731TA11361137 (Preliminary) (Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany)briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determinations to the Secretary of Commerce on or before December 26, 2007; Commissioners' opinions are currently scheduled to be transmitted to the Secretary of Commerce on or before January 3, 2008.)

5. Outstanding action jackets:
(1). Document No. GC07225 (Administrative matter).
(2). Document No. GC07232 (Proposed rulemaking in regard to section 337 investigations under 19 CFR parts 201 and 210).

In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of a

Caribbean Region: Review of Economic Growth and Development

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Following receipt of a request on November 7, 2007, from the Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)), the Commission instituted investigation No. 332496, Caribbean Region: Review of Economic Growth and Development.

Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific andCultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89651, asamended by Pub. L. 10636; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301), we invite comments on the question of whether instruments of equivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which the instruments shown below are intended to be used, are being manufactured in the United States.

Comments must comply with 15 CFR 301.5(a)(3) and (4) of the regulations and be postmarked on or before January 7, 2008. Address written comments to Statutory Import Programs Staff, Room 2104, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230. Applications may be examined between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Room 2104.

Docket Number: 07068. Applicant: University of Utah, 201 S. President's Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Instrument: Electron Microscope, Model Nova NanoSEM 430. Manufacturer: FEI Company, Czech Republic. Intended Use: The instrument is intended to

Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific andCultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89651, asamended by Pub. L. 10636; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301), weinvite comments on the question of whether instruments ofequivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which theinstruments shown below are intended to be used, are beingmanufactured in the United States.

Comments must comply with 15 CFR 301.5(a)(3) and (4) of theregulations and be filed within 20 days with the Statutory ImportPrograms Staff, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2104, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20230. Applications may be examined between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in Room 2104, at the above address.

Docket Number: 07070. Applicant: State University of New York at Binghamton, 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton, NY 13902. Instrument: Scanning Acoustic Microscope. Manufacturer: Klaus Pintsch, Inc., Germany. Intended Use: The instrument is intended to be used as a resear

Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain new pneumatic offtheroad tires (OTR tires) from the People's Republic of China (PRC). For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. See ``Disclosure and Public Comment'' section below for procedures on filing comments.

Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Wire

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from Romania: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On August 9, 2007, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hotrolled carbon steel flat products from Romania. This review covers sales of subject merchandise made by Mittal Steel Galati S.A. The period of review is November 1, 2005, through October 31, 2006. Based on our analysis of comments received, we have made a change to our calculations; this change did not result in a change to the margin for Mittal Steel Galati S.A. Therefore, these final results are identical to our preliminary results. The final results are listed below in the ``Final Results of Review'' section.

Folding Metal Tables and Chairs from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published its preliminary results of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on folding metal tables and chairs (``FMTCs'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') on July 11, 2007. The period of review (``POR'') is June 1, 2005, through May 31, 2006. We invited interested parties to comment on our preliminary results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes to our margin calculations. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results. The final dumping margins for this review are listed in the ``Final Results of Review'' section below.

Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Revocation and Redelegation of Authority Under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 24 CFR 135.7, the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has been delegated authority under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. In this document, the Assistant Secretary for FHEO retains those authorities and, with noted exceptions, redelegates them to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for FHEO, who retains and further redelegates certain authorities to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Programs. In addition, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Programs retains these authorities and further redelegates limited authorities to each of the FHEO Region Directors. Pursuant to this notice, the Assistant Secretary for FHEO also revokes the redelegation of authority published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2003 (68 FR 45848), and any other prior redelegations of authority pertaining to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.

Revocation and Redelegation of Fair Housing Assistance Program Authority

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority made within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO under the Fair Housing Assistance Program with the exception of redelegation of authority to the FHEO Region Directors, as set forth in 24 CFR 115.101(b). The Assistant Secretary for FHEO redelegates the authority in 24 CFR 115.101(b) and other authority, as set forth in this notice, to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary.

Revocation and Redelegation of Authority for the Civil Rights Related Program Requirements of HUD Programs

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority made within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO regarding civil rights related program requirements of HUD programs to FHEO staff and retains and redelegates this authority, with noted exceptions, to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary of FHEO, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Programs, Director of the Office of Programs, and the FHEO Region Directors.

Revocation and Redelegation of Administrative Authority for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all redelegations of authority under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO and retains and redelegates this authority to act as the ``responsible Department official,'' with noted exceptions, to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary, who in turn, retains and redelegates this authority, with noted exceptions to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Programs, Director of the Office of Enforcement, and the FHEO Region Directors.

Revocation and Redelegation of Administrative Authority Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority made within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and HUD's implementing regulations, and redelegates certain authority as set forth herein to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary, who in turn redelegates certain authority as set forth herein to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Programs, Director of the Office of Enforcement, Director of the Office of Systemic Investigations and the FHEO Region Directors.

Revocation and Redelegation of Authority Under Section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority made within the office of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO under Section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP), and retains and, with noted exception, redelegates this authority to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for FHEO, who retains and further
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redelegates certain authority to FHEO headquarters and region office staff.

Revocation and Redelegation of Authority Under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority made within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and retains and redelegates this authority, with noted exceptions, to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for FHEO, who in turn redelegates certain authority to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Programs, Director of the Office of Enforcement and FHEO Region Directors.

Revocation and Redelegation of Administrative Authority for Title I, Section 109 of the Housing and Community

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority from the Assistant Secretary for FHEO under Title I, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and redelegates certain authority, to FHEO headquarters and Region staff.

Revocation and Redelegation of Fair Housing Act Complaint Processing Authority

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) revokes all prior redelegations of authority for Fair Housing Act complaint processing made within the Offices of the Assistant Secretary for FHEO and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for FHEO under the Fair Housing Act and redelegates this authority to FHEO region and headquarters staff.

Compliance Inspection Report--Mortgagee's Assurance of Completion

Mon, Dec 17 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.

The Compliance Inspection Report is used by staff and private inspectors and appraisers. The Mortgagee's assurance of Completion is used by mortgage companies for establishing escrow for incomplete repairs or construction. HUD staff review and approve these forms and use them in monitoring and training.

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for Various Contract

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will submit the following proposed information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: 16000002 and 16000004. The [[Page 71421]]
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on August 23, 2007, at 72 FR 4828948291, allowing for OMB review and a 60day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

Part C HIV Early Intervention Services Grant

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

HRSA will be providing temporary critical HIV medical care and treatment services through Chase Brexton Health Services to avoid a disruption of HIV clinical care to homeless populations in the Baltimore, Maryland, area.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the requirement for the opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects [Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413], the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer at (301) 4431129.

Comments are invited on (a) whether the agency needs to collect the proposed information to properly perform its functions and whether the information has any practical utility; (b) whether the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize th

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Facility: Pantex Plant.

Location: Amarillo, Texas.

Job Titles and/or Job Duties: Production workers, technicians, including radiography, guards, physical plant, maintenance, administrative and support staff, contractors, and Atomic Energy Commission staff.

Period of Employment: January 1, 1950 through December 31, 1991.

Additional Consolidated Health Information (CHI) Health Information Technology Standards

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice identifies three (3) additional Consolidated Health Informatics (CHI) messaging and vocabulary standards (Multimedia, Allergy, and Disability and Assessments) adopted for use in Federal government health information technology systems. This work supplements the work to further the adoption of the first set of 5 standards adopted on March 21, 2003 and second set of 15 standards adopted on May 6, 2004, as published in the December 23, 2005 Federal Register (70 FR 76287).

The CHI initiative began in October 2001 as one of 24 EGovernment initiatives included in the President's Management Agenda (PMA). The CHI collaborative worked to adopt Federal governmentwide health information interoperability standards to be implemented by Federal agencies in order to enable the Fedral government to exchange electronic health information. By publication of this document, we are informing the public of the adoption of three new CHI standards, Multimedia, Allergy and Disability and Assessment (ado

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

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel, NHLBI PatientOriented Research and Career Enhancement Award for Stem Cell Research.

Date: December 21, 2007.

Time: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, 7192, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone

Expert Meeting on Disease Management Outcomes Measurement

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the date and location of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (HHS/ASPE) Expert Meeting on Disease Management Outcomes Measurement. The objective of the meeting is to convene a panel of experts from government, academia, and private industry to discuss measurement of the impact of disease management on health outcomes and costs of care, with a focus on potential for public sector programs.

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Wetland Involvement for the Transformation of

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

GSA published a notice in the Federal Register at 72 FR 69690 on Monday, December 10, 2007, concerning the National Nuclear Security Administration's Kansas City Plant at Kansas City, MO. The document contained an incorrect state abbreviation and date format.

Additional Designation of One Individual Pursuant to Executive Order 13224

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the name of one newlydesignated individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism.''

Additional Designation of One Individual Pursuant to Executive Order 13224

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Additional Designation of Six Individuals Pursuant to Executive Order 13315

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the names of six newly designated individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13315 of August 28, 2003, ``Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions.''

Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Review Staff: Collection of Platelets by Automated Methods;

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a document entitled ``Guidance for Industry and FDA Review Staff: Collection of Platelets by Automated Methods,'' dated December 2007. The guidance document provides to blood establishments and FDA staff revised recommendations for the collection of Platelets by automated methods (plateletpheresis). The guidance is intended to help blood establishments ensure donor safety and the safety, purity, and potency of Platelets collected by an automated blood cell separator device. For the purpose of this document, Platelets collected by automated methods will be referred to by the product name ``Platelets, Pheresis.'' The document contains recommendations for appropriate criteria for a biologics license application or supplement for manufacturing Platelets, Pheresis. The guidance announced in this notice finalizes the draft guidance of the same title dated September 2005, and supersedes the guidance entitled ``Revised Guideline f

International Conference on Harmonisation; Draft Guidance on Q4B Evaluation and Recommendation of Pharmacopoeial

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled ``Q4B Evaluation and Recommendation of Pharmacopoeial Texts for Use in the ICH Regions; Annex 2: Test for Extractable Volume of Parenteral Preparations General Chapter.'' The draft guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). The draft guidance provides the results of the ICH Q4B evaluation of the Test for Extractable Volume of Parenteral Preparations General Chapter harmonized text from each of the three pharmacopoeias (United States, European, and Japanese) represented by the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG). The draft guidance conveys recognition of the three pharmacopoeial methods by the three ICH regulatory regions and provides specific information regarding the recognition. The draft guidance is intended to recognize the interchangeability between the local reg

International Conference on Harmonisation; Draft Guidance on Q4B Evaluation and Recommendation of Pharmacopoeial

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled ``Q4B Evaluation and Recommendation of Pharmacopoeial Texts for Use in the ICH Regions; Annex 3: Test for Particulate Contamination: Subvisible Particles General Chapter.'' The draft guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). The draft guidance provides the results of the ICH Q4B evaluation of the Test for Particulate Contamination: Subvisible Particles General Chapter harmonized text from each of the three pharmacopoeias (United States, European, and Japanese) represented by the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG). The draft guidance conveys recognition of the three pharmacopoeial methods by the three ICH regulatory regions and provides specific information regarding the recognition. The draft guidance is intended to recognize the interchangeability between the loca

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule To List Six Foreign Bird Species Under the Endangered

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list three petrel species (order Procellariiformes), the Chatham petrel (Pterodroma axillaris), previously referred to as (Pterodroma hypoleuca axillaris); Fiji petrel (Pterodroma macgillivrayi); and the magenta petrel (Pterodroma magentae) as endangered, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In addition, we propose to list the Cook's petrel (Pterodroma cookii); Galapagos petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia), previously referred to as (Pterodroma phaeopygia phaeopygia); and the Heinroth's shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) as threatened under the Act. This proposal, if made final, would extend the Act's protection to these species. The Service seeks data and comments from the public on this proposal.

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments was published on October 1, 2007. No comments were received in response to that notice.

Notice of Request for a New Collection

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) to approve a new collection: 49 U.S.C. 5317, New Freedom Program. The information to be collected will be used to accumulate mass transportation financial and operating information using a uniform system of accounts and records. The Federal Register Notice with a 60 day comment period soliciting comments was published on October 2, 2007.

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

Mon, Dec 17 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

Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is amending its Regulation A, effective December 12, 2007, to allow the Board to authorize a temporary Term Auction Facility (TAF) under section 10B of the Federal Reserve Act. A TAF is a credit facility that allows a depository institution to obtain an advance from its local Federal Reserve Bank at an interest rate that is determined as the result of an auction. A TAF is expected to permit depository institutions to obtain credit on a secured basis from the Federal Reserve at rates that meet the market demand for credit of relatively short terms. The Board is also announcing the immediate authorization of a TAF, subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

RIN-2126-AB14

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations effective December 27 to allow commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers up to 11 hours of driving time within a 14hour, nonextendable window from the start of the workday, following 10 consecutive hours off duty (11hour limit). This interim rule also allows motor carriers and drivers to restart calculations of the weekly onduty time limits after the driver has at least 34 consecutive hours off duty (34hour restart). An IFR is necessary to prevent disruption to enforcement and compliance with the hoursofservice (HOS) rules when the stay expires, as well as possible effects on the timely delivery of essential goods and services. This IFR will ensure that a familiar and uniform set of national rules governs motor carrier transportation, while FMCSA gathers public comments on all aspects of this interim final rule, conducts peer review of our analysis, and considers the appropriate final rule that addresses the issues identified by the Court.

Yuma Cogeneration Associates; Notice of Issuance of Order

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

Yuma Cogeneration Associates (Yuma) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying marketbased rate tariff. The proposed marketbased rate tariff provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at marketbased rates. Yuma so requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Yuma requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Yuma.

On December 4, 2007, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentWest, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability

Smoky Hills Wind Farm, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

Smoky Hills Wind Farm, LLC (Smoky Hills Wind Farm) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed marketbased rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at marketbased rates. Smoky Hills Wind Farm also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Smoky Hills Wind Farm requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Smoky Hills Wind Farm.

On November 29, 2007, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentWest, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of

BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene,

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

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

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 13038000.

c. Date filed: September 28, 2007.

d. Applicant: BPUS Generation Development, LLC.

e. Name of Project: William H. Harsha Dam Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: East Fork of the Little Miami River in Clermont County, Ohio. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' William H. Harsha Dam.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088, (315) 4132700.

i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 5024126.

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

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly

BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene,

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

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

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 13037000.

c. Date filed: September 28, 2007.

d. Applicant: BPUS Generation Development, LLC.

e. Name of Project: Nimrod Dam Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: Fourche La Fave River in Yell County, Arkansas. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Nimrod Dam.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088, (315) 4132700.

i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 5024126.

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

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

BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene,

Mon, Dec 17 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

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

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No.: 13036000.

c. Date filed: September 28, 2007.

d. Applicant: BPUS Generation Development, LLC.

e. Name of Project: Mount Morris Dam Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: Genesee River in Livingston County, New York. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mount Morris Dam.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088, (315) 4132700.

i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 5024126.

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

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