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Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request--Statement on Sound Practices Concerning Elevated

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection request (ICR) described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Wyoming and Genesee Counties, NY

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 subpart FExempt Abandonments to abandon a 4.50mile line of railroad extending between milepost UG 360.20 at Alexander and milepost UG 364.70 at Attica, in Wyoming and Genesee Counties, NY. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 14005 and 14011, and includes the stations of Alexander and Attica.

NSR has certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) any overhead traffic can be rerouted over other lines; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2year period; and (4) the requirements of 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic repo

Arizona Eastern Railway, Inc.--Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Union Pacific Railroad Company

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Arizona Eastern Railway, Inc. (AZER), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire from Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) and operate a 67.7mile line of railroad known as the Clifton Subdivision, extending between milepost 1150.00 at Lordsburg, NM, and milepost 1217.70 at Clifton, AZ.\1\
\1\ Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC owns AZER through its wholly owned subsidiary Permian Basin Railways, Inc.

The transaction is expected to be consummated on or after February 1, 2008.

AZER certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of the transaction will not result in AZER becoming a Class II or Class I rail carrier. However, because its projected annual revenues will exceed $5 million, AZER also has certified to the Board on December 3, 2007, that it has complied with the employee notice requirements of 49 CFR 1150.42(e). Pursuant to that provision, the exemption may not become effective until 60 days from the date of certificat

Solicitation of Input and Participation in a Dialogue To Review the Standardized Program Structure for Foreign

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance (F) is commencing public consultations on the ``Standardized Program Structure for Foreign Assistance'' (Program Structure). The Program Structure was developed in 2006 through a deliberative interagency process as part of the Secretary's Foreign Assistance Reform. It serves as a lexicon for categorizing and tracking foreign assistance activities from a number of different foreign assistance appropriation accounts, collectively totaling in approximately $25 billion in U.S. Foreign Assistance.

F will consider changes to the Program Structure through a three phase process:

Phase I will engage public stakeholders (including Non Governmental OrganizationsNGOs) in dialogue;

Phase II will engage Federal interagency partners; and

Phase III will occur when all external and internal stakeholder input is collected and analyzed, and then forwarded to the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance for a decision regard

Overseas Schools Advisory Council Notice of Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Overseas Schools Advisory Council, Department of State, will hold its Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 1105, Department of State Building, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public.

The Overseas Schools Advisory Council works closely with the U.S. business community in improving those Americansponsored schools overseas, which are assisted by the Department of State and attended by dependents of U.S. Government families and children of employees of U.S. corporations and foundations abroad.

This meeting will deal with issues related to the work and the support provided by the Overseas Schools Advisory Council to the Americansponsored overseas schools. The agenda includes a review of the recent activities of Americansponsored overseas schools and the overseas schools regional associations, a review of projects selected for the 2006 and 2007 Educational Assistance Programs, which are under developme

Deposit of Instrument of Ratification by the United States of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On December 12, 2007, the United States deposited its instrument of ratification for the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation with Respect to Intercountry Adoption (the Convention). In accordance with the terms of the Convention, the Convention will enter into force with respect to the United States on April 1, 2008.

The United States signed the Convention on March 31, 1994 and the President transmitted it to the Senate for its advice and consent on June 11, 1998. (S. Treaty Doc. 10551 at III (1998)). On September 20, 2000, the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention, subject to certain declarations, and on October 6, 2000, Congress enacted the implementing legislation for the Convention, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, Public Law 106279, 42 U.S.C. 14901 14952 (the IAA). The President signed the instrument of ratification on November 16, 2007.

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``Poussin and Nature: Arcadian Visions''

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Poussin and Nature: Arcadian Visions,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about February 11, 2008, until on or about May 11, 2008, and at possible a

Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: UN Embargoed Countries

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State is amending the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Exports and Sales Prohibited by United Nations Security Council Embargoes, to add a list of the countries subject to such United Nations embargoes.

Small Business Investment Companies; Increase in Maximum Leverage Ceiling

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

13 CFR 107.1150(a) sets forth the maximum amount of Leverage (as defined in 13 CFR 107.50) that a Small Business Investment Company may have outstanding at any time. The maximum Leverage amounts are adjusted annually based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The cited regulation states that the Small Business Administration will publish the indexed maximum Leverage amounts each year in a Notice in the Federal Register.

Accordingly, effective the date of publication of this Notice, and until further notice, the maximum Leverage amounts under 13 CFR 107.1150(a) are as stated in the following table:

If your Leverageable Capital is: Then your maximum Leverage is: (1) Not over $21,800,000............... 300 percent of Leverageable Capital.
(2) Over $21,800,000 but not over $65,400,000 + [2 x $43,500,000. (Leverageable Capital

Oregon Disaster Number OR-00023

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Oregon (FEMA1733DR), dated 12/09/ 2007.

Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

Incident Period: 12/01/2007 and continuing.

Effective Date: 12/10/2007.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/07/2008.

EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/09/2008.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2007.

I. Introduction

On August 16, 2007, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SRPhlx200763 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ On September 20, 2007, Phlx amended the proposed rule change.\2\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2007.\3\ 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\ Amendment No. 1, which replaced the original proposed rule change in its entirety, made clarifying changes to the original proposed rule change.
\3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56541 (September 26, 2007), 72 FR 56427 (October 3, 2007) (Phlx200763).

II. Description

The proposed rule change conforms Phlx Rule 786 to rule changes made by other selfregulatory organizations (``SROs'') to i

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

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 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 NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by Nasdaq. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2)\4\ thereunder, Nasdaq has designated this proposal as establishing or changing a member due, fee, or other charge, which renders the proposed rule change effective immediately upon filing.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 7 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 5 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).

\4\ 7 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).

The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Propose

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

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 12, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 29, 2007, the 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 Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The CBOE proposes to amend CBOE Rule 8.3A pertainin

In the Matter of: Xiiva Holdings Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the market for the securities of Xiiva Holdings, Inc. (``Xiiva,'' trading symbol XIVAF), may be reacting to manipulative forces or deceptive practices and that there is insufficient current public information about the issuer upon which an informed investment decision may be made, particularly concerning (1) the identity of and prior securities fraud judgments against persons who appear to be involved in the offer and sale of
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Xiiva shares; (2) the financial performance and business prospects of Xiiva; and (3) offerings to foreign investors and any restrictions on the resale of shares.

The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the abovelisted company.

Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the abovelisted company is suspended f

In the Matter of: Green Machine Development Corp.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the market for the securities of Green Machine Development Corp. (``Green Machine,'' trading symbol GMVP), may be reacting to manipulative forces or deceptive practices and that there is insufficient current public information about the issuer upon which an informed investment decision may be made, particularly concerning (1) the identity of and prior securities fraud judgments against persons who appear to be involved in the offer and sale of Green Machine shares; (2) the financial performance and business prospects of Green Machine; and (3) offerings to foreign investors and any restrictions on the resale of shares.

The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the abovelisted company.

Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the abovelisted com

In the Matter of: Avitech Life Sciences, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the market for the securities of Avitech LifeSciences, Inc. (``Avitech,'' trading symbol AVLF), may be reacting to manipulative forces or deceptive practices and that there is insufficient current public information about the issuer upon which an informed investment decision may be made, particularly concerning (1) the identity of and prior securities fraud judgments against persons who appear to be involved in the offer and sale of Avitech shares; (2) the financial performance and business prospects of Avitech; and (3) offerings to foreign investors and any restrictions on the resale of shares.

The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the abovelisted company.

Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the abovelisted company is suspended for t

Program for Allocation of Regulatory Responsibilities Pursuant to Rule 17d-2; Order Approving and Declaring Effective

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007

On October 30, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''), the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE''), the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''), the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE''), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA''), NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca''), and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'') (collectively, ``Participants'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 17(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 17d2 thereunder,\2\ a proposed plan for the allocation of regulatory responsibilities (``Plan'').\3\ The Plan was published for comment on November 9, 2007.\4\ The Commission received no comments on the Plan. This order approves and declares effective the Plan. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78q(d).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.17d2.
\3\ See infra Section II (describing the proposed Plan). \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56731 (Nove

Options Price Reporting Authority; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Amendment To Revise OPRA's

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 12, 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 October 16, 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 Quotation Information (``OPRA Plan'').\3\ Specifically, OPRA proposes to revise the devicebased professional subscriber fees charged by OPRA in respect of its Basic Service. Similarly, the proposal would make a conforming change to OPRA's Enterprise Rate Professional Subscriber Fee (``Enterprise Rate''). On November 14, 2007, OPRA submitted a revised Exhibit I, which it requested be substituted for the Exhibit I attached to the original filing.\4\ On December 11, 2007, OPRA submitted a further revised Exhibit I, which it asked be substituted for the Exhibit I submitted on November 14, 2007.\5\ The Commission is publishing t

Options Price Reporting Authority; Notice of Filing and Order Approving on a Temporary Basis Not To Exceed 120 Days a

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 12, 2007.

I. Introduction

Pursuant to section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on October 9, 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 Quotation Information (``OPRA Plan'').\3\ The proposed amendment would amend various provisions of the OPRA Plan in order to reflect the elimination of the separate fees for access to market data concerning Foreign Currency Options (``FCOs'') that currently apply to certain FCOs traded on the Phlx. The OPRA Fee Schedule would similarly be revised to reflect the elimination of the separate FCO service access fees. On November 14, 2007, OPRA submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposal.\4\ On December 11, 2007, OPRA submitted a revised version of Exhibit II to Amendment No. 1 to the proposal, which it requested b

Concept Release on Possible Revisions to the Disclosure Requirements Relating to Oil and Gas Reserves

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission is publishing this Concept Release to obtain information about the extent and nature of the public's interest in revising oil and gas reserves disclosure requirements which exist in their current form in Regulation SK and Regulation SX under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Commission adopted the current oil and gas reserves disclosure requirements between 1978 and 1982. In the decades that have passed since the adoption of these rules, there have been significant changes in the oil and gas industry. Some commentators have expressed concern that the Commission's rules have not adapted to current practices and may not provide investors with the most useful picture of oil and gas reserves public companies hold.

Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces USDA Rural Development's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of compliance with Civil Rights laws.

Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Special Permit

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Request of modifications of special permits (e.g. to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ``M'' demote a modification request. There applications have been separated from the new application for special permits to facilitate processing.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Special Permits

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Availability; NUREG-1574, Rev. 2, ``Standard Review Plan on Transfer and Amendment of Antitrust License

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is announcing the completion and availability of NUREG1574, Rev. 2, ``Standard Review Plan on Transfer and Amendment of Antitrust License Conditions and Antitrust Enforcement,'' dated November 2007.

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

I. Background

Pursuant to section 189a. (2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or NRC staff) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration,
notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

This biweekly notice includes all notices of amendments issued, or proposed to be issued from November 22, 2007, to December 5, 2007. The last biweekly notice was published on December 4, 2007 (72 FR 68206). Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination, and Opportunity for a

Southern Nuclear Operating Company; Notice of Extension of Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is extending the public comment period for NUREG 1872, Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for an Early Site Permit (ESP) at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Site until Friday, December 28, 2007. The site is located on the southwest side of the Savannah River in eastern Burke County, Georgia.

A notice of availability of the draft environmental impact statement for an early site permit (ESP) at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant site was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2007, (72 FR 52586). The public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement was to have ended on November 28, 2007. A request for an extension of the comment period due to intermittent unavailability of the DEIS and associated reference materials through the NRC public webpage during the comment period was received by the NRC. Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Sectio

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 18 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). The NRC seeks to combine two information collections previously approved under OMB clearance numbers 31500003 and 31500057.

Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted:

1. The title of the information collection: ``DOE/NRC Forms 741 and [[Page 71702]]
740M (Nuclear Material Transaction Report and Concise Note) and Associated Instructions (NUREG/BR0006)''

2. Current OMB approval number: 31500003.

3. How often the collection is required: Form 741 is submitted when specified events occur (nuclear material or source material transfers, receipts, or inventory changes). Form 740M is submitted as necessary to inform the United States (U.S.) or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of any qualifying statement or exception to any of the data contained in any of the other reporting forms re

Marine Mammals; File No. 859-1680

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the United States Air Force, Environmental Management Office, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, has been issued an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 859 1680, for research on California sea lions (Zalophus californianus), northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris), northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus), and Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) inhabiting Vandenberg Air Force Base and the northern Channel Islands, California.

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to convene a workgroup of its Spiny Lobster AP (AP) via conference call.

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a joint meeting of The Standing and Special Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a public meeting of the Shrimp Advisory Panel (AP).

Small Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Marine Geophysical Survey off Central America,

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS has received an application from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), a part of Columbia University, for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals incidental to conducting a marine seismic survey off Central America during February April 2008. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an IHA to LDEO to incidentally take, by Level B harassment only, small numbers of several species of marine mammals during the aforementioned activity. [[Page 71626]]

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule announces inseason changes to management measures in the commercial Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. These actions, which are authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), are intended to allow fisheries to access more abundant
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groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and depleted stocks.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish and Halibut Fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues a final rule that revises the seabird avoidance measures for the Alaska hookandline groundfish and halibut fisheries. The final rule strengthens gear standards for small vessels and eliminates certain seabird avoidance requirements that are not needed. This action is necessary to revise seabird avoidance measures based on the latest scientific information and to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and associated costs.

Appointments of Individuals To Serve as Members of Performance Review Boards

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

5 U.S.C. 4314 (c)(4) requires that the appointments of individuals to serve as members of performance review boards be published in the Federal Register. Therefore, in compliance with this requirement, notice is hereby given that the individuals whose names and position titles appear below have been appointed to serve as members of performance review boards in the National Labor Relations Board for the rating year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007. Name and Title
William B. CowenSolicitor
David B. ParkerDeputy Executive Secretary
Gary W. ShinnersDeputy Chief Counsel to Board Member
John H. FergusonAssociate General Counsel, Enforcement Litigation Gloria JosephDirector of Administration

Barry J. KearneyAssociate General Counsel, Advice

Dated: Washington, DC, December 13, 2007. By Direction of the Board.
Lester A. Heltzer,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. E724453 Filed 121707; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 754501P

Bentley Motors, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) has determined that certain motor vehicles that it produced between July 2006 and March 2, 2007 do not comply with paragraphs S4.5.1(b)(3) and S4.5.1(e)(3) of 49 CFR 571.208, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. Bentley has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Notice of receipt of a petition was published, with a 30day public comment period on August 16, 2007 in the Federal Register (72 FR 46126). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received no comments. To view the petition and all supporting documents: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and enter the legacy docket no. NHTSA2007 28733.

For further information on this decision, contact Mr. Charles Case, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA, t

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

Solicitation of Applications for the Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) Program

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 15 U.S.C. Section 1512 and Executive Order 11625, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is soliciting competitive applications from organizations to operate a Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) in El Paso, TX. The MBEC operates through the use of business consultants and provides a range of business consulting and technical assistance services directly to eligible minorityowned businesses. Responsibility for ensuring that applications in response to this competitive solicitation are complete and received by MBDA on time is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Applications submitted must be to operate a MBEC and to provide business consultation services to eligible clients. Applications that do not meet these requirements will be rejected. This is not a grant program to help start or to further an individual business.

Extension of Post-Sale Evaluation Period for Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 205

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice extends by 45 days, the post-sale evaluation period for Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 205. The Minerals Management Service (MMS) will complete evaluating all the bids received in this sale by February 15, 2008. This action is necessary due to the unusually high number of bids received in this lease sale.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in Form MMS131, Performance Measures Data. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20070024 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. [[Page 71734]]
that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20070023 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Advisory Committee--Notice of Renewal

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published in accordance with Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92463). Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture have renewed the Bureau of Land Management's Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretaries with respect to the preparation and implementation of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Management Plan.

In the Matter of: Certain Low Antimony Phosphoric Acid; Notice of Investigation

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a complaint and motion for temporary relief were filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on November 8, 2007, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of ICL Performance Products, LP of St. Louis, Missouri. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within
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the United States after importation of certain low antimony phosphoric acid by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,989,509. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.

The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The motion for temporary relief requests that the Commission issue a temporary exclusion order and temporary cease and desist orders

Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Magnesium Metal

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Tue, Dec 18 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 an existing final regulation, REG10534401 (TD 9036) Disclosure of Returns and Return Information by Other Agencies (Sec.
301.6103(p)(2)(B)1).
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Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Tue, Dec 18 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 an existing final regulation, PS26282 (TD 8600), Definition of an S Corporation (Sec. 1.13613).

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Tue, Dec 18 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 an existing final regulation, Notice of Significant Reduction in the Rate of Future Benefit Accrual.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Tue, Dec 18 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 an existing final regulation, PS5494 (TD 8668), Environmental Settlement FundsClassification (Section 301.77014).

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary is announcing a public meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee.

Notice of Availability to Distribute a Record of Decision for the Construction of a New U.S. Commercial Port of Entry

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The General Services Administration (GSA), along with the Federal Highway Administration and the Vermont Agency of Transportation as cooperating agencies, announces its intent to distribute a Record of Decision (ROD) prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, 42 USC 43214347 (NEPA) that documents GSA's efforts to assess the potential impacts of the construction of a new U.S. Commercial Port of Entry in Derby Line, Vermont (the ``Proposed Action''). At the request of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the GSA is proposing to construct a new Commercial Port of Entry which meets their needs as well as the design requirements of GSA.

The existing Port of Entry site and facilities are inefficient and are very difficult to maneuver through, especially for large trucks, resulting in extensive queuing and delays. Additionally, all building spaces are currently fully occupied and there is no swing or vacant space that could be utilized to house the additi

Foreign-Trade Zone 38 - Spartanburg County, SC, Application for Temporary/Interim Manufacturing Authority, ZF

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On September 26, 2007, an application was filed by the Executive Secretary of the ForeignTrade Zones (FTZ) Board submitted by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting temporary/interim manufacturing (T/IM) authority on behalf of ZF Lemf[ouml]rder Corporation, to assemble automotive suspension systems under FTZ procedures within FTZ 38 Site3, Duncan, South Carolina.

The application has been processed in accordance with T/IM procedures, as authorized by FTZ Board Orders 1347 (69 FR 52857, 830 2004) and 1480 (71 FR 55422, 9222006), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (72 FR 56334, 1032007). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval under T/IM procedures. The foreign origin components approved for this activity are: stoppers/lids/caps (HTSUS 3923.50), reinforced tubes/pipes/hoses (4009.42), articles of rubber (4016.99), fasteners (7318.15, .16, .22, .24; 7616.10), helical a

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

Tue, Dec 18 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

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)).

The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than January 2, 2008.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309:

1. Donald V. Watkins, Miami Beach, Florida, and Donald V. Watkins, Jr., Birmingham, Alabama; to acquire voting shares of Alamerica BancCorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 18 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 Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burdens. The Federal Register notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 5, 2007 (72 FR 57097).

Southern Company Services, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

Take notice that on December 4, 2007, Southern Company Services, Inc., acting as agent for Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Southern Power Company (collectively Southern Companies), filed a section 205 letter to conform the definition of ``market information'', as used in Southern Companies' Separation of Functions and Communications Protocol and the Intercompany Interchange Contract, to the definition of that term established by the Commission in Order No. 697, MarketBased Rates for Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy, Capacity and Ancillary Services by Public Utilities, Order No. 697, 119 FERC ]61,295 (2007).

Southern Company Services, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

Take notice that on December 4, 2007, Southern Company Service, Inc., acting as agent for Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Southern Power Company (Southern Companies) filed an amendment to its November 16, 2007, Notice of Completion and Conformed Compliance Filing.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the pa

Northern Renewable Energy (USA) Ltd; Notice of Issuance of Order

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

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

On December 10, 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 assumpti

New York Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Designation of Certain Commission Personnel as Non-Decisional

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

Commission staff member Dr. Harry Singh (Office of Energy Markets Regulation; 2025026341; harry.singh@ferc.gov) is assigned to help resolve issues concerning the New York Independent System Operator, Inc.'s (NYISO) proposal for Longterm Firm Transmission Rights (LTTRs), which NYISO submitted in compliance with the Commission's LTTR Final Rule.\1\
\1\ LongTerm Firm Transmission Rights in Organized Electricity Markets, Order No. 681, FERC Stats. & Regs. ]31,226 (August 1, 2006), order on reh'g and clarification, Order No. 681A, 117 FERC ]61,201 (November 16, 2006) (together, LTTR Rule).

As ``nondecisional'' staff, Dr. Singh will not participate in an advisory capacity in the Commission's review of any offer of settlement or settlement agreement or in deliberations concerning the disposition of the NYISO proposal or the order ruling on that proposal. Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Magic Valley Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

Take notice that on November 30, 2007, Magic Valley Pipeline, L.P. (Magic Valley) filed a petition for approval of rates for
transportation services, pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. Magic Valley requests that the Commission approve a maximum monthly reservation charge of $1.1669 per Dth, with a maximum firm commodity charge of $0.00 per Dth, and the equivalent interruptible transportation rate of $0.0384 per Dth.

Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notic

FirstEnergy Generation Mansfield Unit 1 Corp.; Notice of Issuance of Order

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

FirstEnergy Generation Mansfield Unit 1 Corp. (FEGM Unit 1) 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. FEGM Unit 1 also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, FEGM Unit 1 requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by FEGM Unit 1.

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Application

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

Take notice that on November 29, 2007, Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG), Post Office Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, filed in Docket No. CP0830000, an application, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for a certificate authorizing the construction and operation of a new underground natural gas storage facility in Adams County, Colorado. The proposed Totem Gas Storage Field Project will be comprised of 13 injection and withdrawal wells, a water disposal well, gathering pipelines, observation wells, a dehydration and dew point control plant and a compressor station with approximately 9,400 horsepower. CIG is also proposing to establish new firm, interruptible and balancing rate schedules for inclusion in its FERC Gas Tariff for services from the storage facility. CIG estimates that the new storage facility will have a working gas
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capacity of 7.0 Bcf, an injection rate of 100 MMcf per day and a withdrawal rate of 200 MMcf per day

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2007.

The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. No. 94409), 5 U.S.C. 552b:
Agency Holding Meeting: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Date and Time: December 20, 2007. 10 a.m.
Place: Room 2C, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Status: Open.
Matters To Be Considered: Agenda. * NOTEItems listed on the agenda may be deleted without further notice.

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Technical Conference

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

On December 19, 2007, staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP) will hold a technical conference concerning issues raised by Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (Rockies Express) with two environmental recommendations in the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the REX East Project. In particular, the two environmental recommendations deal with the colocation of the proposed Rockies Express rightofway with the existing Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company rightofway and the centering of the Rockies Express pipeline within the permanent right ofway.

The technical conference will be held on Wednesday, December 19 at 10 a.m. (EST), in Room 3M3 at the Commission Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1866208 3372 (voice) or 2022088659 (TTY), or send a

Leaf River Energy Center LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Leaf River

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Leaf River Storage Project involving construction and operation of underground natural gas storage and pipeline header facilities by Leaf River Energy Center LLC (Leaf River) in Smith, Jasper, and Clarke Counties, Mississippi. The EA will be used by the Commission in its decisionmaking process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity.

This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on January 10, 2008. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice.

This notice is being sent to affected la

El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hobbs

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Hobbs Expansion Project involving construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities by El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline Company (El Paso) in Lea County, New Mexico and Winkler County, Texas. The EA will be used by the Commission in its decisionmaking process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity.

This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on January 11, 2008. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice.

This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state, a

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

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

Docket Numbers: RP05157008.

Applicants: Saltville Gas Storage Company, LLC.

Description: Saltville Gas Storage Company, LLC submits Original Sheet 20 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective 10/1/07 under RP05157.

Filed Date: 12/07/2007.

Accession Number: 200712110055.

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

Docket Numbers: RP96200184.

Applicants: CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company.

Description: CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits notification of amendment of a Transportation Service Agreement with BP Energy Company, etc., to become effective 12/1/07.

Filed Date: 12/04/2007.

Accession Number: 200712060215.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 17, 2007.

Docket Numbers: RP9713031.

Applicants: East Tennessee Nat

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 12, 2007.

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

Docket Numbers: RP99301173.

Applicants: ANR Pipeline Company.

Description: ANR Pipeline Company submits amendment to two Rate Schedule FSS and ETS negotiated rate agreements with Wisconsin Gas LLC, to be effective 4/1/08.

Filed Date: 12/10/2007.

Accession Number: 200712110165.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 24, 2007.

Docket Numbers: RP99301174.

Applicants: ANR Pipeline Company.

Description: ANR Pipeline Company submits two Rate Schedule FSS negotiated rate agreements with Tenaska Gas Storage, LLC, to be effective 4/1/08.

Filed Date: 12/10/2007.

Accession Number: 200712110166.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 24, 2007.

Docket Numbers: RP99301175.

Applicants: ANR Pipeline Company.

Description: ANR Pipeline Company submits two Rate Schedule FSS negotiated rate service ag

Sunshine Act; Notice of Agency Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors will meet in closed session, pursuant to section 552b(c)(2), (c)(4), (c)(6), (c)(8), (9)(A)(ii), (9)(B), and (10) of Title 5, United States Code, to consider matters relating to the Corporation's supervisory and corporate activities.

The meeting will be held in the Board Room on the sixth floor of the FDIC Building located at 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC.

Requests for further information concerning the meeting may be directed to Ms. Valerie J. Best, Assistant Executive Secretary of the Corporation, at (202) 8987122.

Dated: December 12, 2007.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Valerie J. Best,
Assistant Executive Secretary.
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Sunshine Act; Notice of Agency Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors will meet in open session at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, to consider the following matters:
Summary Agenda: No substantive discussion of the following items is anticipated. These matters will be resolved with a single vote unless a member of the Board of Directors requests that an item be moved to the discussion agenda.

Disposition of minutes of previous Board of Directors' meetings.

Summary reports, status reports, and reports of actions taken pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Directors.

Memorandum and resolution re: Proposed Revisions to the FDIC's Minority and Women Outreach Program Contracting Regulation.

Memorandum and resolution re: Conforming Amendments to the FDIC Rules and Regulations Due to the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006.

Memorandum and resol

Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a public comment period on the information collection requests (ICRs) associated with the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance.

Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2007.

A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking Proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.429(e). The full text of this document is available for viewing and copying in Room CYB402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (18003783160). Oppositions to this petition must be filed by January 2, 2008. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission's rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired.

Subject: In the Matter of Advanced Television Systems and Their Impact Upon the Existing Television Broadcast Service (MB Docket No. 87268).

Number of Petitions Filed: 1.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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Sunshine Act Meeting

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 11, 2007.

Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, December 18, 2007

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TWC305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. The Commission is waiving the sunshine period prohibition contained in section 1.1203 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.1203, until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2007. Thus, presentations with respect to the items listed below will be permitted until that time.
Item No. Bureau Subject 1....................... Wireless TeleCommunications.... Title: Implementation of section 6002(b) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993; Annual Report and Analysis of Competitive Market

Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; New Braunfels, TX

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at New Braunfels, TX. The establishment of an air traffic control tower at New Braunfels Municipal Airport, TX has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace.

Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Sherman, TX

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Sherman/ Denison, Grayson County Airport, TX. The establishment of an air trffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace.

Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Georgetown, TX

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Georgetown Municipal Airport, TX. The establishment of an air traffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace.

COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA) are reopening and extending the comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking, Cash and Share Lease Provisions for Future Farm Programs. The original comment period closed November 27, 2007. FSA and RMA are reopening and extending it for 30 days from the date of this notice. We will also consider any comments received from November 27, 2007 to this date of this notice. This extension responds to requests from the public to provide more time to comment.

Board of Scientific Counselors, Global Change Research Program Mid-Cycle Review Meetings--Winter 2008

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92- 463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of three meetings of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Global MidCycle Subcommittee.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pre-Manufacture

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Certification of

Tue, Dec 18 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.