The Federal Register

Air Fresheners; TSCA Section 21 Petition

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On September 20, 2007, the Sierra Club, the National Center for Healthy Housing, the Alliance for Healthy Homes, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) petitioned EPA under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to: Callin allegations of adverse reactions related to air freshener products recorded by manufacturers and processors pursuant to TSCA section 8(c) and 40 CFR part 717; adopt a rule pursuant to TSCA section 8(d) to require submittal of heath and safety studies related to air fresheners, including lab results of ingredients and health effects from respiratory exposures; adopt a rule pursuant to TSCA section 4 to require manufacturers to conduct acute and chronic studies to evaluate the impact of air fresheners on human health; and adopt a rule pursuant to TSCA section 6 to require that air fresheners be labeled to identify all of their ingredients. TSCA section 21 does not apply to the petitioners' request for a callin under TSCA section 8(c), and, for the reaso

2005-2007 Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This rule establishes the Farm Service Agency (FSA) regulations for the 2007 Emergency Agricultural Assistance. The rule implements legislation that provides funds for agricultural disaster aid for eligible producers, specifically the continuation of the Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) and the Catfish Grant Program (CGP). The programs will provide financial assistance to eligible livestock and catfish producers in counties designated as a major disaster or emergency by the President or those declared a natural disaster by the Secretary of Agriculture. Counties designated disasters by the President may be eligible even though agricultural loss was not covered by the designation if there has been an FSA Administrator's Physical Loss Notice covering such losses. The natural disaster declarations by the Secretary or designations by the President must have been issued between January 1, 2005, and February 28, 2007; that is after January 1, 2005, and before February 28, 2007. Counties contiguou

Emergency Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock Indemnity Programs

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This rule establishes the Farm Service Agency (FSA) regulations for the 2007 Emergency Agricultural Assistance. The rule implements legislation that provides funds for agricultural disaster aid for eligible producers, specifically a Crop Disaster Program (CDP) and a 20052007 Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). For CDP, the program applies only to 2005, 2006, and 2007 crop producers who chose to have a Federal Crop Insurance plan of insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage for the year of loss and suffered damage due to a natural disaster. Eligible crops for 2007 must have been planted prior to February 28, 2007. For LIP, the program applies only to livestock producers in counties designated as a major disaster or emergency area by the President or those declared a natural disaster area by the Secretary of Agriculture. Counties designated disasters by the President may be eligible even though agricultural loss was not covered by the designation if there has been an FSA Ad

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

At its Twenty-Sixth Meeting in Hobart, Tasmania, from October 22 to November 2, 2007, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), of which the United States is a member, adopted conservation and management measures and resolutions, pending countries' approval, pertaining to fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area. All the measures were agreed upon in accordance with Article IX of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. Measures adopted restrict overall catches of certain species of finfish, squid, krill and crabs, restrict fishing in certain areas, restrict use of certain fishing gear, specify implementation and inspection obligations supporting the Catch Documentation Scheme of Contracting Parties, and promote compliance with CCAMLR measures by nonContracting Party vessels. This notice includes the full text of the new and revised conservation measures adopted at the TwentySixth meeting of CCAMLR. This notice also includes

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

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Inspectorate America Corp., 3773 Pacheco Blvd., Suite C, Martinez,
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California 94553, 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

Oral Declarations No Longer Satisfactory as Evidence of Citizenship and Identity

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

U.S., Canadian and Bermudian citizens entering the United States at land or sea portsofentry must establish their identity and citizenship to the satisfaction of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer. Under current CBP procedures, such individuals may provide any proof of identity and citizenship. While most individuals provide documentary evidence of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, individuals may, depending on the circumstances, be admitted on an oral declaration. Accordingly, CBP is amending its field guidance procedures to instruct CBP officers that citizenship ordinarily may not be established using only an oral declaration.

This Notice informs the public that, effective January 31, 2008, all travelers will be expected to present documents proving citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and governmentissued documents proving identity, such as a driver's license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.

Application of Taga Air Charter Service, Inc. for Commuter Air Carrier Authorization

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding that Taga Air Charter Service, Inc., is not a U.S. citizen, as defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(15), and that its application for Commuter Air Carrier Authorization under section 41738 of the Statute is denied. In addition, we propose to cancel its existing air taxi registration pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109(f) and 14 CFR part 298.

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The OCC, the Board, the FDIC, and the OTS (collectively, the ``agencies'') are amending their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations to adjust the assetsize thresholds used to define ``small bank'' or ``small savings association'' and ``intermediate small bank'' or ``intermediate small savings association.'' As required by the CRA regulations, the adjustment to the threshold amount is based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. The agencies are also correcting a paragraph heading that is inaccurate as a result of annual revisions to the small institution threshold.

Canadian National Railway Company and Grand Trunk Corporation-- Control--EJ&E West Company

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On October 30, 2007, Canadian National Railway Corporation (CNR) and Grand Trunk Corporation (GTC), a noncarrier holding company through which CNR controls its U.S. rail subsidiaries, filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) seeking the Board's approval of the acquisition of control of EJ&E West Company (EJ&EW), a wholly owned noncarrier subsidiary of Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E). In this document, the action before the Board will be referred to as the proposal or the proposed acquisition and CNR and GTC will be referred to collectively as CN or as Applicants.

CN is one of Canada's two major railroads. It extends from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Vancouver and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. EJ&E is a Class II railroad that currently operates over 198 miles of track in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, consisting primarily of an arc of roughly 190 miles around Chicago, IL, extending from Waukegan, IL, southwards to Joliet, IL, then ea

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniq

Parent-to-Child Deeming From Stepparents

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to change the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) parenttochild deeming rules so that we would no longer consider the income and resources of a stepparent when an eligible child resides in the household with a stepparent, but that child's natural or adoptive parent has permanently left the household. These proposed rules would respond to a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Social Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 991(2) currently applies the Court's decision to individuals who reside in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. These rules propose to establish a uniform national policy with respect to this issue. Also, we propose to make uniform the age at which we consider someone to be a ``child'' in SSI program regulations and to make other minor clarifications to our rules.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval

Fri, Dec 21 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 December 6, 2007, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. This order provides notice of the proposed rule change and approves it on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
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I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq proposes to trade, pursuant to unlisted trading privileges (``UTP''), shares (``Shares'') of 45 funds of the Rydex ETF Trust (``Trust'').

The text of the proposed rule change is available from the Exchange's Web site (

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change, as

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 17, 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 14, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the ISE. On December 13, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The ISE is proposing to amend its Rule 2213, ``Market Maker Trading Licenses,'' to eliminate the limitation that a foreign exchange options primary market maker (``FXPMM'') in

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 1 and

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

I. Introduction

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ on September 5, 2007, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or the ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') a proposed rule change relating to the Exchange's rules governing doing business with the public. On September 21, 2007, the Commission issued a release noticing the proposed rule change, which was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 27, 2007.\3\ The comment period expired on October 18, 2007. The Commission received one comment letter in response to the proposed rule change.\4\ On November 13, 2007, CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to amend the proposed rule change and respond to the comment letter.\5\ This order provides notice of the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, and approves the proposed rule change as amended on an accelerated basis

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

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or 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 Exchange. On December 13, 2007, Amex filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange, proposes to include the volume executed by specialists and registered options traders (``ROTs'') as a result of remote quoting towards the earning of remote quoting rights in the Exchange's remote registered options t

In the Matter of: Score One, Inc., Physical Property Holdings, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 2007.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of the issuers listed below. For each issuer, questions have arisen regarding the adequacy and accuracy of press releases and other publiclydisseminated information concerning, among other things: (1) The companies' assets; (2) the companies' current business operations; (3) the companies' current financial condition; (4) the issuance of the companies' securities; and (5) transactions in the companies' securities by insiders, consultants, and other individuals and entities.

1. Score One, Inc. is a Nevada corporation headquartered in Hong Kong. The company is dually quoted on the OvertheCounter Bulletin Board and Pink Sheets under the ticker symbol ``SREA.'' The company has recently been the subject of spam emails touting the company's shares.

2. Physical Property Holdings, Inc. is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Hong Kong.

Red River Valley Water Supply Project, ND

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is notifying the public that Reclamation and the State of North Dakota have prepared a Final EIS for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP). The purpose of the RRVWSP is to supply water to meet the water needs of the people and industries in the Red River Valley through the year 2050. The project's needs were established by Congress in the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000. The project needs are defined as municipal, rural, and industrial supplies; water quality; aquatic environment; and water conservation measures. Reclamation published a Draft EIS on December 30, 2005. Following public comments on the Draft EIS and the addition of new information, Reclamation published a Supplemental Draft EIS on January 31, 2007. The comment period for the Draft EIS started on December 30, 2005 and continued through April 25, 2007 with review of the Supplemental Draft EIS. Revisions were made to the

Grassland Bypass Project Extension, Merced and Fresno Counties, CA

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the San Luis & DeltaMendota Water Authority (Authority) are preparing a joint EIS/ EIR, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, to evaluate effects of extending the Grassland Bypass Project (Project) until December 31, 2019. The Project's use of the San Luis Drain (Drain) was only authorized until [[Page 72758]]
December 31, 2009. Additionally, subsurface drainage flows discharged to Mud Slough (North) were to have met water quality objectives by October 1, 2010, as required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region's (CVRWQCB) 1998 Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins. However, difficulty in acquiring final funding has delayed the development and availability of treatment and disposal technology to reduce selenium loads to meet the 2010 deadline. It is anticipated that the extension to 2019 would allow enough time to

Northwest Area Water Supply Project, ND

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation published a notice in the Federal Register on March 6, 2006 (71 FR 11226) announcing the commencement of work under the National Environmental Policy Act on an environmental impact statement for the Northwest Area Water Supply Project (NAWS Project). We are now notifying the public that Reclamation has prepared a Draft EIS which is now available for review and comment. The Draft EIS provides information and analyses related to water treatment for the NAWS Project that would further minimize the transfer of potentially invasive species from the Missouri River basin into the Hudson Bay basin from potential treatment or conveyance failures. The Draft EIS analyzes the potential environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic effects of four alternatives.

Pipeline Safety: Grant of Special Permit; TransCanada Pipelines Limited

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is granting TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) a special permit waiving compliance from the Federal pipeline safety regulation in 49 CFR 192.611 for two pipeline segments in the Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, described below under ``Pipeline System Affected.'' The regulation requires natural gas pipeline operators to confirm or revise the maximum allowable operating pressure of a pipeline after a change in class location.

Personnel Demonstration Project; Pay Banding and Performance- Based Pay Adjustments in the National Nuclear Security

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Chapter 47 of title 5, United States Code, authorizes the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), directly or in agreement with one or more agencies, to conduct demonstration projects that experiment with new and different human resources management concepts to determine whether changes in human resources policy or procedures would result in improved Federal human resources management. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and OPM will test a pay banding system in which withinband pay progression is based on performance. The final project plan has been approved by NNSA, the Department of Energy, and OPM.

Notice of License Amendment Request by Mallinckrodt Inc., St. Louis, MO, and Opportunity To Request a Hearing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Independent External Review Panel To Identify Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Materials

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NRC will convene a meeting of the Independent External Review Panel to Identify Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Materials Licensing Program from January 14 through January 18, 2008. A sample of agenda items to be discussed during the public session includes: (1) The NRC's license reviewer training and oversight programs and (2) the NRC's Agreement State program. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be obtained by emailing Mr. Aaron T. McCraw at the contact information below.

Purpose: Continue the panel's assessment of the NRC's licensing program by exploring license reviewer training and oversight and the Agreement State program.

Date and Time for Closed Sessions: January 18, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This session will be closed so that NRC staff and the Review Panel can discuss safeguards information and predecisional information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(3) and 5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(9)(B), respectively.

Date and Time for Open Sessions: Janua

South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company South Texas Project Site, Units 3 & 4; Notice of Intent To Prepare an

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) has submitted an application for combined licenses (COLs) for its South Texas Project (STP) site to build Units 3 & 4, located on approximately 12,200 acres in a rural area of Matagorda County, Texas, approximately 12 miles southsouthwest of the city limits of Bay City, Texas, and 10 miles north of Matagorda Bay, along the west bank of the Colorado River. The application for the COLs was submitted by STPNOC by letter dated October 1, 2007, pursuant to 10 CFR Part 52. A notice of receipt of application, including the environmental report (ER), was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2007 (72 FR 60394). A notice of acceptance for docketing of the application for COLs for STP was published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2007, (72 FR 68597). The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will be preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) in support of the revi

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted:

1. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR Part 36, ``Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators.''

2. Current OMB approval number: 31500158.

3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. It is estimated that there are approximately 2 NRC and 8 Agreement State reports submitted annually.

4. Who is required or asked to report: Irradiator licensees licensed by NRC or an Agreement State.

5. The number of annual respondents: 75 (15 NRC Licensees and 60 Agreement State Licensees).

6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 35,08 hours (6,988 hours for NRC Licensees [6,878 recordkeeping + 110 reporting] and 28,020 hours for Agreement State Licensees [27,510 recordkeeping

National Technical Information Service Advisory Board

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the next meeting of the National Technical Information Service Advisory Board (the Advisory Board), which advises the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) on policies and operations of the Service.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Advisory Committee (the Committee) will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at the Chase County Community Building, Swope Park, 1715 RD 210, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

The primary purpose of the meeting will be to receive Committee input on the Environmental Assessment, General Management Plan Revision/Site Development Study for New Visitor Center, Administrative, and Maintenance Facilities and to discuss other current and future topics concerning the preserve.

The meeting will be open to the public. Any person may file with the Committee a written statement concerning the matters to be discussed. Persons who wish to file a written statement or testify at the meeting or who want further information concerning the meeting may contact Superintendent Stephen T. Miller at (620) 2736034.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Headquarters, 1850 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.

Environmental Impact Statement on Recreational Use of Off-Road Vehicles Along Nine Trails in the Nabesna Area of

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an EIS on the recreational use of offroad vehicles (ORV) along nine trails in the Nabesna area of WrangellSt. Elias National Park and Preserve. The purpose of the EIS is to evaluate a range of alternatives for managing recreational offroad vehicle use on the following trails: Caribou Creek, Lost Creek, Trail Creek, Reeve Field, Boomerang Lake, Soda Lake, Suslota Lake, Copper Lake and Tanada Lake. The EIS will be used to guide the management of recreational ORV use on these trails in the Nabesna area of WrangellSt. Elias National Park and Preserve. It may also form the basis for either a special regulation to designate ORV routes and areas or a compatibility finding to issue permits for ORV use in accordance with current regulations. The EIS will assess potential environmental impacts associated with a range of reasonable alternatives for managing recreational ORV impacts on park resources and values such as soils, vegetation, wetlands, wildlife, visi

Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, Governors Island National Monument, New York, NY

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, as amended), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Governors Island National Monument, New York.

Consistent with National Park Service laws, regulations, and policies, and the purpose of the National Monument, the Draft GMP/EIS describes and analyzes four alternatives (AD) to guide the management of the Monument over the next 15 to 20 years. The alternatives incorporate various management prescriptions to ensure protection, access and enjoyment of the park's resources. Alternative A is a no action alternative. Alternative D is the National
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Park Service's preferred alternative. Alternative D proposes the National Monument be developed as a Harbor Center with partners as a hub of activities and a jumping off point for visitors to explore New York Harbor. The Draft GMP/EIS evaluates potential envi

RIN: 0648-XE48

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The South Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils (Councils) will hold a public scoping meeting regarding amending the spiny lobster fishery management plan to address the importation of spiny lobster products that do not meet U.S. conservation standards. The amendment will examine various alternatives to restrict imports of spiny lobster into the United States to a minimum acceptable length and/or weight. Spiny Lobsters are currently being imported below the U.S. minimum size limits. Much of the imported lobster does not meet the minimum size limits in the country of origin. This is adversely impacting recruitment throughout Florida and the Caribbean and, as a result, the status of spiny lobster in Caribbean and U.S. waters because of the distribution and dispersal of larvae.

Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Deepwater Shrimp Advisory Panel and Golden Crab Advisory Panel in Charleston, SC.

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a public scoping meeting regarding Amendment 7 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan for the South Atlantic Region. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Salmon Technical Team Klamath Subcommittee (STTKS) will hold a work session by telephone conference with members of the Yurok and Hoopa Tribes and additional agency personnel from the NMFS, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the California Department of Fish and Game to continue review and development of an overfishing assessment for Klamath River fall Chinook (KRFC). This meeting of the STTKS is open to the public.

RIN: 0648-XE46

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee (SSLMC) will meet in Seattle, WA at the Nexus Hotel (January 6) and the Alaska Fishery Science Center (January 7 and 8).

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Recreational Red Snapper Advisory Panel (AP).

Council Coordination Committee; Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS will host a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC), consisting of the Regional Fishery Management Council chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors in January 2008. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils, including FY 2008 budget allocations, implementation of provisions from the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management
Reauthorization Act (MSRA), and scientific fisheries research activities.

Marine Mammals; File No. 10095

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Zoological Park, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205, has applied in due form for a permit to import two juvenile harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) for the purposes of public display.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Experimental Permitting Process, Exempted Fishing Permits, and Scientific Research

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes new and revised definitions for certain regulatory terms, and procedural and technical changes to the regulations addressing scientific research activities, exempted fishing, and exempted educational activities under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This action is necessary to provide better administration of these activities and to revise the regulations consistent with the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA). NMFS intends to clarify the regulations, ensure necessary information to complete required analyses is requested and made available, and provide for expedited review of permit applications where possible.

Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Whiting Allocation

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS has determined that 6,000 metric tons (mt) of the 87,398 mt shorebased sectors allocation would not be used by December 31, 2007. Therefore, automatic action was taken to reapportion the surplus whiting.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Framework Adjustment 20

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule to approve and implement measures contained in Framework Adjustment 20 (Framework 20) to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action maintains the trip [[Page 72627]]
allocations and possession limits established by the interim measures that were enacted by NMFS on June 21, 2007, for the Elephant Trunk Access Area (ETAA) in 2007 to reduce the potential for overfishing the Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) resource and excessive scallop mortality. This action reduces the number of scallop trips to the ETAA, and prohibits the retention of more than 50 U.S. bushels (17.62 hL) of inshell scallop outside ot the boundaries of the ETAA (deckloading). The action also clarifies that the current restriction on landing no more than one scallop trip per calendar day for vessels fishing under general category rules does not prohibit a vessel from leaving on a scallop trip on the same calendar day that the vessel landed scallops.

Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Cancer Care for Uninsured Individuals: A Feasibility Study (NCI)

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

Proposed Collection

Title: Cancer Care For Uninsured Individuals: A Feasibility Study. Type of Information Collection Request: NEW. Need and Use of Information Collection: The purpose of this information collection is to conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility of obtaining health insurance information for participants of the Prostate, Lung, Colon and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial participants from health [[Page 72742]]
care providers and self reports. The ultimate objective is to compare the health care utilization of insured and uninsured PLCO participants. The PLCO data provides a unique opp

Paperwork Reduction Act; Notice of Intent To Collect; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes the collection of drug control information from federal, state, and local governments.

Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking
administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Royalty Relief for Deepwater Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leases--Conforming Regulations to Court

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would amend 30 CFR parts 260 and 203 to conform the regulations to the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Santa Fe Snyder Corp., et al. v. Norton (the Decision). That decision found that certain provisions of the MMS regulations interpreting section 304 of the Deep Water Royalty Relief Act are contrary to the requirements of the statute.

Electronic Payment of Fees for Outer Continental Shelf Activities

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The MMS proposes that all lessees, operators, permittees, and rightsofway holders pay all fees for processing plans, applications, and permits electronically. The MMS believes this proposed rule would aid industry in payment processing, and reduce payment processing errors. This proposed rule would improve MMS processing efficiency and facilitate the correction of industry payment errors. The MMS would not accept checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for payment of fees after the effective date of the final rule.

Notice of Availability of Draft Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resource Management Plan Amendments To Address Land Use

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared the Draft Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resource Management Plan Amendments To Address Land Use Allocations in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming and Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS). By this notice, the BLM is announcing the opening of a 90day public review and comment period for the PEIS. The planning area lies within the Green River Formation in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

Notice of Intent (NOI) To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Public Meeting on a Federal

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Casper Field Office announces its intent to prepare an EIS on the potential impacts of the application to lease a tract of Federal coal. The EIS will be called the Hay Creek II Coal EIS. Under the provisions of 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3425.1, the BLM received the following application to lease a maintenance tract of Federal coal in Campbell County, Wyoming:

Kiewit Mining Properties Inc. applied for a maintenance coal lease for approximately 1448.873 acres (approximately 148 million tons of recoverable coal) in a maintenance tract of Federal coal adjacent to the Buckskin Mine. The tract, which is referred to as the Hay Creek II Tract, has been assigned case number WYW172684.

[AA-12436, AA-11074, AA-16678, AA-11142, AA-11143, AA-11038, AA-10750, AA-12592, AA-11034, AA-12463, AA-11033,

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Chugach Alaska Corporation for lands located in the Prince William Sound, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 17, 2007.

The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 2026934129 (this is not tollfree number) / email: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Carolyn Lovett, OMB Desk Officer for the Employment St

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 17, 2007.

Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: John Kraemer, OMB Desk

Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Correction to the Second Amended Final

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Stainless Steel Bar from India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel bar from India manufactured and exported by Ambica Steels Limited (``Ambica''). The period of review is February 1, 2006, through July 31, 2006. In these final results, we have determined to apply adverse facts available.

Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the People's Republic of China: Final Rescission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is currently conducting a semiannual 2006 new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp (``shrimp'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). We determine that Maoming Changxing Foods Co., Ltd. (``Maoming Changxing'') has failed to demonstrate its status as a separate entity entitled to a new shipper review. Therefore, we have determined that this new shipper review should be rescinded.

Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Extension of Time Limits for the Preliminary

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Reduction of Foreign Tax Credit Limitation Categories Under Section 904(d)

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In the Rules and Regulations section in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance relating to the reduction of the number of separate foreign tax credit limitation categories under section 904(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Changes to the applicable law were made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA) reducing the number of section 904(d) separate categories from eight to two, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006. The temporary regulations provide guidance needed to comply with these changes and affect individuals and corporations claiming foreign tax credits. The text of those temporary regulations published in this issue of the Federal Register also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides a notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations.

Treatment of Overall Foreign and Domestic Losses

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In the Rules and Regulations section in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance relating to the recapture of overall foreign and domestic losses. Changes to the applicable law were made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, as corrected by the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005. The temporary regulations provide guidance needed to comply with these changes, as well as updated guidance with respect to overall foreign losses and separate limitation losses, and affect individuals and corporations claiming foreign tax credits. The text of those temporary regulations published in this issue of the Federal Register also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides a notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations.

User Fees Relating to Enrollment To Perform Actuarial Services

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations relating to user fees for the initial and renewed enrollment to become an enrolled actuary. The charging of user fees is authorized by the Independent Offices Appropriations Act (IOAA) of 1952.

Treatment of Overall Foreign and Domestic Losses

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final and temporary regulations under section 904(g) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) relating to the recapture of overall domestic losses. Section 402 of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA) enacted new section 904(g) of the Code to provide for the recapture of overall domestic losses. These regulations provide guidance needed to comply with these changes, as well as updated guidance with respect to overall foreign losses and separate limitation losses, and affect individuals and corporations claiming foreign tax credits. The text of these temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations (REG14139907) published in the Proposed Rules section in this issue of the Federal Register.

Reduction of Foreign Tax Credit Limitation Categories Under Section 904(d)

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final and temporary Income Tax Regulations regarding the reduction of the number of separate foreign tax credit limitation categories under section 904(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Section 404 of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA) reduced the number of section 904(d) separate categories from eight to two, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006. These temporary regulations affect taxpayers claiming foreign tax credits and provide guidance needed to comply with the statutory changes made by the AJCA. The text of these temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations (REG11412607) set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Application for the Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Program

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Application for the ROSS Grant Program: Service Coordinators Program and Family SelfSufficiency for Public Housing. Eligible applicants are PHAs, Tribes/TDHEs, NonProfits and Resident Associations. Information collected will be used to evaluate applications and award grants through the HUD SuperNOFA process.

Section 8 Random Digit Dialing Fair Market Rent Surveys

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This survey provides HUD with a fast, inexpensive way to estimate Section 8 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in areas not covered by the American Community Survey annual reports and in areas where FMRs are believed to be incorrect. The Department has used this random digit dialing (RDD) survey methodology for 15 years, as recently improved to offset low response rates. The affected public would be those renters surveyed and Section 8 voucher holders.

Announcement of Potential Eligibility for Compensation Under Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice provides notification that individuals who have been injured by pandemic, epidemic, or security countermeasures identified in a declaration issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 319F3(b) of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 247d 6d) have one (1) year from the time they receive the covered countermeasure to file requests for compensation for injuries directly resulting from administration or use of covered countermeasures under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act).

National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

NICEATM invites attendance at a public symposium to mark the tenth anniversary of ICCVAM. The symposium, entitled ``Celebrating Ten Years of Advancing Public Health and Animal Welfare With Sound Science: Envisioning New Directions in Toxicology'' will be held February 5, 2008, at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. The NICEATMICCVAM FiveYear Plan (2008 2012) will also be discussed and made available on February 5.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; CO; Establishment of Fees for Forest Cabin Rental Program

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests proposes to begin charging fees for the overnight rental of several cabins including 3 cabins at the Cold Springs Adminstrative Site; 2 cabins at the Mesa Lakes Administrative Site and single cabins at 25 Mesa, Silesca, and Jackson Administrative Sites. Public rentals of Forest Service cabins in other parts of Colorado is very popular and shows that the public appreciates and enjoys the use and availability of historic rental cabins. Funds from the rentals will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the rental cabins. The Cold Springs Adminstrative Site is located in T 51N, R16, Section 29 and the Mesa Lakes Administrative Site is located in T11S, R96W, Section 34 on the Grand Valley Ranger District. The 25 Mesa Cabin is located in T49N, R13W, Section 6, the Silesca Cabin is located in T47N, R11W, Section 18, and the Jackson Cabin is located in T46N, R6W, Section 28; all three are located on the Ouray Ranger Distri

Health Claims and Qualified Health Claims; Dietary Lipids and Cancer, Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease,

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on its intent to reevaluate the scientific evidence for two previously authorized health claims (dietary lipids (fat) and cancer; soy protein and risk of coronary heart disease) and two qualified health claims that were the subject of letters of enforcement discretion (antioxidant vitamins and risk of certain cancers; selenium and certain cancers). The agency is undertaking a reevaluation of the scientific basis for these authorized health claims and qualified health claims because of new scientific evidence that has emerged for these substancedisease relationships. The new scientific evidence may have the effect of weakening the substancedisease relationship for these authorized health claims and either strengthening or weakening the scientific support for the substancedisease relationship for these qualified health claims.

Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Name of Committee: PulmonaryAllergy Drugs Advisory Committee.

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

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on February 20, 2008, from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.

Location: National Labor College, Lane Kirkland Center, Solidarity Hall, 10000 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 3014316400.

Contact Person: Teresa A. Watkins, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, HFD21, Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1093) Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, fax: 3018276776, email: teresa.watkins@fda.hhs.gov, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512545. Please ca

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

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

Alternatives Analysis/Environmental Impact Statement for Rapid Transit in Utah County, UT

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) intend to prepare an Alternatives Analysis/Environmental Impact Statement (AA/EIS) for potential highcapacity fixedguideway transit improvements and roadway infrastructure improvements in Utah County, Utah. The project's purposes are to serve transit markets along the corridor including two universities (Brigham Young University and Utah Valley State College), existing and planned student housing, retail malls, several employment centers, historic downtown Provo, and two major regional intermodal centers; provide circulation and distribution for future transit projects including commuter rail; and to accommodate future travel demand while maintaining efficient traffic flow. The project termini are the planned Orem intermodal center near Utah Valley State College (UVSC) on the north and a location near the Provo Towne Center Mall and East Bay Business Complex (Novell Campus)

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

Fri, Dec 21 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

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Background. On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board under conditions set forth in 5 CFR 1320 Appendix A.1. Boardapproved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Request for comment on

Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) proposes to revise portions of its regulations regarding unfair labor practice (ULP) proceedings (Part 2423, subpart A). The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify the Office of the General Counsel's (OGC) role during the investigatory stage of processing unfair labor practice charges consistent with the policies of the General Counsel, and to clarify certain administrative matters relating to the filing and investigation of ULP charges. Implementation of the proposed changes confirms and enhances the neutrality of the OGC before a ULP merit determination is made.

National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administration, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all public roads. The purpose of this final rule is to revise standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs on all roads open to public travel.

Southwestern Power Administration; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

Take notice that on December 6, 2007, Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) filed revision to its nonjurisdictional open access transmission tariff to incorporate Attachment O Transmission Planning Process. Southwestern requests for an effective date for its Attachment O to be February 4, 2008.

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. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.

The

Southeastern Power Administration; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

Take notice that on December 3, 2007, Southeastern Power Administration filed a corrected Rate Schedule Replacement 2, effective October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2011, for confirmation and approval on a final basis, pursuant to the authority vested in the Commission by Delegation Order No. 0204108.

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

Public Service Electric and Gas Company; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

Take notice that on December 7, 2007, Public Service Electric and Gas Company tendered for filing a Petition for a Declaratory Order confirming that its tobeconstructed electric transmission circuits and related facilities are properly classified as transmission assets for jurisdictional and ratemaking purposes.

El Paso Electric Company; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

Take notice that on August 20, 2007, El Paso Electric Company tendered for filing a revised Nondiscriminatory Open Access Transmission Tariff which contained the revised nonrate terms and conditions set forth in Order No. 890.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and intervent

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2007.

Take notice that on December 7, 2007, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. tendered for filing a revised Attachment M to its ``safe harbor'' Open Access Transmission Tariff and waiver of the filing fee.

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