The Federal Register

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Environmental Review Process for Fishery Management Actions

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would revise and update the NMFS procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the context of fishery management actions developed pursuant to the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). These regulations are modeled on the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, 40 CFR parts 15001508, with specific revisions to the existing NMFS procedures made pursuant to the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA). The procedures are designed to conform to the timelines for review and approval of fishery management plans and plan amendments developed pursuant to the MSA. Further, these procedures are intended to integrate applicable environmental analytical procedures, including the timeframes for public input, with the procedure for the preparation and dissemination of fishery management plans, plan amendments, and other actions taken or

Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the guidelines for designating biobased products for Federal procurement, to add eight sections to designate items, including subcategories, within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference, as provided for under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. USDA also is establishing minimum biobased content for each of these items and subcategories.

Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the guidelines for designating biobased products for Federal procurement, to add ten sections to designate items, including subcategories, within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference, as provided for under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. USDA also is establishing a minimum biobased content for each of these items and subcategories.

Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the guidelines for designating biobased products for Federal procurement, to add nine sections to designate items, including subcategories, within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference. USDA also is establishing minimum biobased content for each of these items and subcategories.

In addition, USDA is amending the guidelines by providing exemptions to the Department of Defense and the National Aeronautic and Space Administration from the preferred procurement requirements. USDA is also making minor technical amendments to several sections of the guidelines to update information on the applicable Web site citation and to provide additional information on products that may overlap with products designated for preferred procurement under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Status Review for Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the results of the status review for the Rio Grande cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki virginalis) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. After a thorough review of all available scientific and commercial information, we find that listing the Rio Grande cutthroat trout is warranted but precluded by higher priority actions. Upon publication of this status review, we will add the Rio Grande cutthroat trout to our list of candidate species with a listing priority number of 9, because the threats affecting it have a moderate magnitude and are imminent. We will develop a proposed rule to list the subspecies as our priorities allow. We ask the public to continue to submit to us any new information that becomes available concerning the status of or threats to the subspecies. This information will help us to monitor and encourage the ongoing conservation of this subspecies.

Proposed Information Collection (Deployment Risk and Resilience Inventory (DRRI); Comment Request

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to prepare future military personnel for the challenges of being deployed overseas and how to better assist them after deployment.

Proposed Information Collection (Complaint of Employment Discrimination) Activity: Comment Request

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Human Resources and Administration (HRA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to process complaints of employment discrimination filed by former VA employees and applicants for employment.

Proposed Information Collection (Report of Medical, Legal, and Other Expenses Incident to Recovery for Injury or

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine a claimant's entitlement to income based benefits and the amount payable.

Proposed Information Collection (Report of Income From Property or Business) Activity; Comment Request

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
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publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine whether children's incomes can be excluded from consideration in determining a parent's eligibility for nonservice connected pension.

Proposed Information Collection (Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care) Activity: Comment Request

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information used by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to record patient's specific instructions about health care decisions in the event he or she is no longer has decisionmaking capability.

Proposed Information Collection (Child Care Subsidy) Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Human Resources Management (HRM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine VA employees' eligibility to participate in VA's child care subsidy program.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Guam Visa Waiver Agreement

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Guam Visa Waiver Agreement (Form I760). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 10413; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 7, 2008.

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

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation--Acquisition Exemption--Line of BNSF Railway Company

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is granting a petition for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10902 for Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation to acquire from BNSF Railway Company an approximately 3.5mile rail line, known as the Yale Extension, extending from milepost 145.0 to milepost 148.5 in Yale, SD. The exemption is subject to employee protective conditions.

Montana Regulatory Program

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are approving amendments to the Montana regulatory program (the Montana program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Montana proposed revisions to, additions to, and deletions from its program statutes and corresponding regulations about: procedures for contested case hearings; permit fees and surety bonds; applications for increase or reduction in permit area; prospecting permits; refusal of permits; submission of actions on reclamation plans; required area mining bonds and alternative plans; planting of vegetation following grading of disturbed areas; determination of successful reclamation and final bond release; noncompliance, and suspension of permits; violations, penalties, and waivers; penalty factors; and collection of penalties, fees, late fees, and interest. Montana intends to revise its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and SMCRA, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency.

Proposal To Extend Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Republic of Honduras

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposal to Extend the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Honduras Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from the PreColumbian Cultures of Honduras.

The Government of the Republic of Honduras has informed the Government of the United States of its interest in an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Honduras Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from the PreColumbian Cultures of Honduras, which entered into force on March 12, 2004.

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, and pursuant to the requirement under 19 U.S.C. 2602(f)(1), an extension of this Memorandum of Understanding is hereby proposed.

Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2602(f)(2), the views and recommendat

Notice of Meeting of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

There will be a meeting of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday, July 25, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Department of State, Annex 44, Room 840, 301 4th St., SW., Washington, DC. During its meeting the Committee will review a proposal to extend the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Honduras Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from the PreColumbian Cultures of Honduras (``MOU''). The Government of the Republic of Honduras has notified the Government of the United States of America of its interest in extending the MOU. The Committee will also conduct an interim review of the MOU with El Salvador.

The Committee's responsibilities are carried out in accordance with provisions of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 2601, et seq.). The t

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, As Amended--Continuation of Waiver Authority

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the authority vested in the President under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93618, 88 Stat. 1978 (hereinafter ``the Act''), and assigned to the Secretary of State by virtue of Section 1(a) of Executive Order 13346 of July 8, 2004, as well as the authority delegated to the Deputy Secretary of State by Delegation of Authority 245 of April 23, 2001, I determine, pursuant to Section 402(d)(1) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2432(d)(1), that the further extension of the waiver authority granted by Section 402 of the Act will substantially promote the objectives of Section 402 of the Act. I further determine that continuation of the waiver applicable to Turkmenistan will substantially promote the objectives of Section 402 of the Act.

This determination shall be published in the Federal Register.

Dated: May 6, 2008.
John D. Negroponte,
Deputy Secretary of State, Department of State.
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Region I Regulatory Fairness Board

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The SBA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a Federal Regulatory Fairness Hearing in Concord, NH. The hearing is open to the public however, advance notice of attendance is requested.

Horizon Ventures Fund II, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act,

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that Horizon Ventures Fund II, L.P., 4 Main Street, Suite 50, Los Altos, CA 94022, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (``the Act''), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under Section 312 of the Act and Section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (``SBA'') Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). Horizon Ventures Fund II, L.P. proposes to provide equity/debt security financing to Invivodata, Inc., 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 505, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The financing will provide funding for research and development, sales and marketing, and working capital.

The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because Horizon Ventures Fund I, L.P. and Horizon Ventures Advisors Fund I, L.P., both Associates of Horizon Ventures Fund II, L.P., own more than ten percent of Invivodata, Inc. Therefore

Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P., 160 Bovet Road, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (``the Act''), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under Section 312 of the Act and Section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (``SBA'') Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. proposes to provide equity/debt security financing to Intacct Corporation, 125 South Market Street, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113. The financing is contemplated for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because Emergence Capital Partners, L.P. and Emergence Capital Associates, L.P., all Associates of Emergence Capital Partners SBIC, L.P., own more than ten percent of Intacct Corporation and

C3 Capital Partners II, L.P. (License No. 07/07-0113); Notice Seeking Exemption Under 312 of the Small Business

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that C3 Capital Partners II, L.P., 4520 Main Street, Suite 1600, Kansas City, Missouri, 641117700, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (``the Act''), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under section 312 of the Act and section 107.730, Financings Which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (``SBA'') rules and regulations (13 CFR 107.730 (2008)). C3 Capital Partners II, L.P. proposes to provide loans to Clinical Research Investments, LLC, (holding company for Clinical Research Holding, LLC) 4520 Main St., Ste. 1600, Kansas City, MO 64111. The financing is contemplated for the acquisition of an Alabama based manager of clinical trials.

The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because C3 Capital Partners, LP, an Associate of C3 Capital Partners II, L.P., currently owns greater than 10 percent of Clinical Resea

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change Relating

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

I. Introduction

On April 4, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'')\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to list and trade the shares of twelve actively managed exchangetraded funds of the WisdomTree Trust (``Trust'') pursuant to NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600 (Managed Fund Shares). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on April 21, 2008 for a 15day comment period.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57670 (April 15, 2008), 73 FR 21397.

II. Description of the Proposal

The Exchange proposes

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No.

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

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 April 30, 2008, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On May 7, 2008, 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 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 adopt new Nasdaq Rule 4420(o) to list and trade, or trade pursuant to unlisted trading privileges (``UTP''), securities issued by actively managed, openend investment management companies (``Ma

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Require

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2008, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by FICC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

FICC is seeking to amend the rules of the Government Securities Division (``GSD'') to mandate Demand Comparison submission and processing for blindbrokered repo trades that are submitted by a specified cutoff time.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, FICC included statements concerni

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (n/k/a Financial Industry Regulatory

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

I. Introduction

On September 28, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') \1\ filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\3\ proposed amendments to NASD Rule 2810. On June 12, 2006, NASD filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 17, 2006 (``Original Proposal''),\5\ and the Commission received six comments.\6\
\1\ On July 26, 2007, the Commission approved a proposed rule change filed by NASD to amend NASD's Certificate of Incorporation to reflect its name change to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or FINRA, in connection with the consolidation of the member firm regulatory functions of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56146 (July 26, 2007), 72 FR 42190 (Aug. 1,

Sunshine Act Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on May 15, 2008 at 10 a.m.

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

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

Commissioner Atkins, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session.

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The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for May 15, 2008 will be:

Formal orders of investigation;

Institution and set

Sunshine Act Meetings

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Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: [To be published].
Status: Open Meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC.
Date and Time of Previously Announced Meeting: May 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. Change in the Meeting: Additional Item Date Change.

The following matter will be considered during the 10 a.m. Open Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 10 a.m., in the Auditorium, Room L002:

The Commission will consider whether to propose amendments to provide for mutual fund risk/return summary information to be filed with the Commission in interactive data format.

For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact:

The Office of the Secretary at (202) 9427070.

Dated: May 8, 2008.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
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Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, et al., Notice of Application

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Applicants: Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (``PRIAC''), the PRIAC Variable Contract Account A (the ``PRIAC Account''), and Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (``PIMS'') (collectively, the ``Applicants'').

Summary of Application: Applicants request an order on behalf of PRIAC and any current or future affiliated life insurance company (each an ``Insurance Company'' and collectively, the ``Insurance Companies''), the PRIAC Account and any current or future separate account of an Insurance Company (each a ``Separate Account'' and collectively, the ``Separate Accounts''), and PIMS and any current or future brokerdealer affiliated with an Insurance Company serving as principal underwriter of variable annuity contracts issued by an Insurance Company or registered openend management investment companies advised by an affiliate of an Insurance Company (each a ``Distributor'' and collectively, the ``Distributors'') pursuant to Section 11 of the 1940 Act approving

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Presidential Determination No. 2008-19 of May 5, 2008
Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energy
I have considered the proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, along with the views, recommendations, and statements of interested agencies.
I have determined that the performance of the Agreement will promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and security. Pursuant to section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b)), I hereby approve the proposed Agreement and authorize the Secretary of State to arrange for its execution.
The Secretary of State is authorized to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 5, 2008.
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___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Memorandum of May 6, 2008

Assignment of Reporting Function Under Subsection 1225(a) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby assign to you the function of the President under subsection 1225(a) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 6, 2008.
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The President
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Proclamation 8255 of May 9, 2008

Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Across our Nation, law enforcement officers carry the great responsibility of protecting their fellow citizens. On Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor these brave public servants who fight crime, violence, and terrorism, and we pay homage to the heroes who have fallen in the line of duty. With valor and devotion, our country's law enforcement officers stand watch on the front lines and help make our communities safer and more secure. Fulfilling their duties with courage and commitment, they work tirelessly and put themselves in harm's way, exemplifying the good and decent character of America. As we observe Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, we pause to pay tribute to those who serve in law enforcement. On this occasion, we especially remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and we pray for the families and friends they have left behind. We thank all the extraordinary American men and women who have answered the call to serve in law enforcement for their commitment to justice and to their communities. By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as ``Peace Officers' Memorial Day'' and the week in which it falls as ``Police Week,'' and to direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2008, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day and May 11 through May 17, 2008, as Police Week. I call on all Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to display the flag at half staff from their homes and businesses on that day.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

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The President
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Proclamation 8254 of May 9, 2008

National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
America's transportation system strengthens our national security and keeps our country moving. On National Defense Transportation Day and during National Transportation Week, we thank the men and women of the transportation industry for their efforts to ensure that our Nation's infrastructure operates effectively and efficiently.
Innovation, investment, and imagination have enabled new modes of transportation to revolutionize the world. Today, businesses can deliver goods and services faster than ever, first responders can quickly bring hope and healing to those in need, and people can visit loved ones across the country or around the globe. The Armed Forces utilize modern transportation to deploy troops, move supplies, and bring our heroes home from the front lines. We are grateful for the hard work of all transportation professionals.
My Administration supports the continued creation of safer, more secure, and more reliable roadways, bridges, airports, seaports, and mass transit systems. We are addressing the challenges facing our transportation system today, helping lay the groundwork for future demands, and giving State and local authorities the flexibility to solve transportation problems in their communities. By promoting research in advanced transportation technologies, my Administration is also working to help end our reliance on foreign sources of energy, improve our environment, and strengthen our economic and national security. To recognize the men and women who work in the transportation industry and who contribute to our Nation's well-being and defense, the Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120), has requested that the President designate the third Friday in May of each year as ``National Defense Transportation Day,'' and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), that the week during which that Friday falls be designated as ``National Transportation Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 16, 2008, as National Defense Transportation Day and May 11 through May 17, 2008, as National Transportation Week. I encourage all Americans to learn how our modern transportation system contributes to the security of our citizens and the prosperity of our country and to celebrate these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Information

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. RI 3847, Information and Instructions on Your Reconsideration Rights, outlines the procedures required to request reconsideration of an initial OPM decision about Civil Service or Federal Employees retirement, Federal or Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits requests to enroll or change enrollment, or Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance coverage. This form lists the procedures and time periods required for requesting reconsideration.

Approximately 3,100 annuitants and survivors request reconsideration annually. We estimate it takes approximately 45 minutes to apply. The annual burden is 2,325 hours.

For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth SmithToomey on (202) 6068358, FAX (20

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; Wolf Creek Generating Station; Notice of Availability of the Final

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, Commission) has published a final plantspecific supplement to the ``Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS),'' NUREG1437, regarding the renewal of operating license NPF42 for an additional 20 years of operation for the Wolf Creek Generating Station (Wolf Creek). Wolf Creek is located 3.5 miles northeast of the town of Burlington, in Coffey County, Kansas. It is approximately 75 miles southwest of Kansas City and approximately 3.5 miles east of the Neosho River and the John Redmond Reservoir. The nearest population center, Emporia, is 28 miles westnorthwest of the site. Other nearby communities are New Strawn and Burlington. Possible alternatives to the proposed action (license renewal) include no action and reasonable alternative energy sources.

As discussed in Section 9.3 of the final Supplement 32, based on: (1) The analysis and findings in the GEIS; (2) the Environmenta

E. Russell Ritenour, PhD; Consideration of Petition Rulemaking Process

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will consider the issues raised in the petition for rulemaking submitted by E. Russell Ritenour, PhD, on behalf of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), in the rulemaking process. The petitioner requested that the NRC amend its regulations that address training requirements for experienced Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) and Authorized Medical Physicists (AMPs). In its review and resolution of the petition, the NRC concluded that revisions made to the regulations in 2005 may have inadvertently affected a group of board certified professionals.

Organization of Agreement States, Inc., Consideration of Petition in Rulemaking Process

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will consider the issues raised in a petition for rulemaking (PRM3406) submitted by Barbara Hamrick, Chair, Organization of Agreement States, Inc. (OAS) in the NRC's rulemaking process. The petitioner requested that the NRC amend its regulations to require that an individual receive at least 40 hours of radiation safety training before using sources of radiation for industrial radiography, to revise the requirements for at least two qualified individuals to be present at a temporary job site, and to clarify how many individuals are required to meet surveillance requirements. The petitioner also requested that NUREG1556, Volume 2, be revised to reflect the proposed amendments. The NRC has determined that this petition will be considered through NRC's rulemaking process.

Record of Decision for 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Actions at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. Section 4332(2)(c), the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of (40 CFR parts 15001508) and the Department of the Navy (DON) NEPA regulation (32 CFR part 775), the DON announces its decision to implement 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Actions at the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda, MD. The implementation of BRAC 2005 at NNMC will be accomplished as set out in the Preferred Alternative and described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS).

West Tarkio Creek Watershed, Montgomery, Fremont and Page Counties, Iowa and Atchison County, MO

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Al Garner, responsible Federal official for projects administered under the provisions of Public Law 83566, 16 U.S.C. 1001 1008, and the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, PL109 97, in the State of Iowa, is hereby providing notification that a record of decision to proceed with the installation of West Tarkio Creek Watershed project is available. Copies of this record of decision may be obtained from the Iowa NRCS Web site http:// www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov/, or from Al Garner at the address shown below.

Rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 5 of the Plum Creek Watershed, Hays County, Texas

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 5 of the Plum Creek Watershed, Hays County, Texas.

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

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before May 3, 2008. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR Part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by May 29, 2008.
J. Paul Loether,
Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program.
CALIFORNIA
Sacramento County
Southern Pacific Railroad Section Superintendent House, 815 Oakdale St., Folsom, 08000501
FLORIDA
Gadsden County
Gretna School, 722 Church St., Gretna, 08000

Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The 98th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council's (Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will convene Tuesday, June 10, 2008, through Thursday June 12, 2008. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for agenda items.

Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings; Correction

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will postpone a meeting of the Hawaii Archipelago Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee in Honolulu, HI scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2008.

Fisheries of the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) 16 King Mackerel

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The SEDAR 16 Assessment Panel will be holding a conference call to review preliminary assessment model results, select a preferred assessment model, and discuss future analysis needs. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), Standard Operating, Policy and Procedure (SOPPs) Committee, Advisory Panel Selection Committee (Closed Session), Ecosystembased Management Committee, Shrimp Committee, Spiny Lobster Committee, Limited Access Privilege (LAP) Program Committee, Allocation Committee, SSC Selection Committee (Closed Session), Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Committee, Snapper Grouper Committee, Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel, and a meeting of the full Council. The Council will also hold a public comment session regarding Amendment 15B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan (FMP) addressing the sale of bag limit snapper grouper species, methods to reduce the effects of incidental hooking on sea turtles and smalltooth sawfish, commercial permit renewal periods and transferability requirements, implementation of a plan to monitor and access bycatch, establishment of refe

Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) and Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel (HMSAS) will hold work sessions, which are open to the public.

New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Groundfish Oversight Committee in June, 2008 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting; Correction

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meetings

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene public meetings.

Fisheries of the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean; Southeastern Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR)

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The SEDAR Steering Committee will meet via conference call to discuss assessment updates to be completed during 2009. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

RINs 0648-AU48 and 0648-AU68

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on September 4, 2007. The final rule implemented Amendment 85 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP) as partially approved by NMFS. In addition, NMFS is correcting another final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on September 14, 2007. This final rule implemented Amendment 80 to the FMP.

National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

Name of Committee: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel; 2008 NIH Director's New Innovator Awards.

Date: June 2, 2008.

Time: 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Virtual Meeting).

Contact Person: Judi

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

Name of Committee: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Special Emphasis Panel; Literature Search and Summary Report for the National Toxicology Program.

Date: June 5, 2008.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals.

Place: NIEHS/National Institutes of Health, Building 4401, East Campus, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Resear

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Name of Committee: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Special Emphasis Panel, Natural DisasterRelated
Exposures.

Date: May 22, 2008.

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: NIEHS/National Institutes of Health, Building 4401, East Campus, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. (Tele

National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research; Notice of Closed Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Name of Committee: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Special Emphasis Panel.

Date: May 16, 2008.

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

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, One Democracy Plaza, 6701 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Virtual Meeting)

Contact Person: Sooyoun (Sonia) Kim, MS, Scient

National Center for Research Resources; Notice of Closed Meetings

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

Name of Committee: National Center for Research Resources, Special Emphasis Panel R24 Applications Review.

Date: June 17, 2008.

Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health/NCRR/OR, Democracy 1, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Room 1064, Bethesda, MD. (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Guo Zha

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Notice of Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council.

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

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

Fogarty International Center; Notice of Meeting

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(9)(B), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and/or contract proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications and/or contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal pr

Announcing a Meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday, June 6, 2008 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be open to the public. The Advisory Board was established by the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100235) and amended by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107347) to advise the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of NIST on security and privacy issues pertaining to federal computer systems. Details regarding the Board's activities are available at http://csrc.nist.gov/ groups/SMA/ispab/index.html/.

Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement: Identifying Characteristics of High Performing Correctional Organizations

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is soliciting proposals from organizations, groups or individuals to enter into a cooperative agreement for a 12month, developmental phase of a new initiative, ``Identifying the Characteristics of High Performing Correctional Organizations.'' This project will focus on developing a methodology to allow organizations to build from their strengths to identify and bridge gaps between current
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performance and optimal performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.

Project Goal: The products from this cooperative agreement will be to establish a model, accompanying assessment methodology, and appropriate performance measures that define a high performance correctional agency or system. The model will synthesize the literature about building highperformance organizations into diagnostic tools that can be put to practical use by organizations to understand their business practices and overall performance. The intended u

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1988-1994 ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH B12 5.0 Model

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 19881994 ALPINA B12 5.0 model passenger cars that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States because they have safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all such standards.

Ford Motor Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Ford Motor Company (Ford), on behalf of Jaguar and Land Rover, has determined that certain motor vehicles seat belt assemblies sold during the period 1981 through 2008 for certain model year 1981 through 2008 Jaguar and Land Rover make vehicles, did not fully comply with paragraphs S4.1(k) and S4.1(l) of 49 CFR 571.209 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies. Ford has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports.

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) (see implementing rule at 49 CFR part 556), Ford has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

This notice of receipt of Ford's petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that six meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Media Arts (application review): June 24, 2008 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on June 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 3rd, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 4th, will be closed.

Musical Theater (application review): June 34, 2008 in Room 714. A portion of this meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 4th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 3rd and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., will be closed.

Design (application review): June 56, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 6th, will be open to the

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 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.

Sealing of Abandoned Areas

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

MSHA published a final rule in the Federal Register on April 18, 2008 (73 FR 21182) on Sealing of Abandoned Areas in underground coal mines. The final rule incorrectly listed crossreferences in Sec. 75.336(b)(1) and Sec. 75.336(c). This document corrects the final rule by revising these sections.

Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this Notice is to make available to the public the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) derived from the Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the Decommissioning of the Nuclear Ship Savannah.

The objective of this Project is to consider the available decommissioning options for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensed nuclear facilities onboard the N.S. Savannah.
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Notice of Temporary Route Closure, Sonoran Desert National Monument, AZ

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to temporarily close 88 miles of unmaintained, dirt surfaced vehicle routes in the Sonoran Desert National Monument (SDNM), and one mile on the adjacent public lands managed by the Lower Sonoran Field Office to all travel by motor vehicles. A map of this closure area, documentation of categorical exclusion of this action from further review under provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the administrative decision can be viewed online at http://www.blm.gov/az/sonoran/sondes_main.htm.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Turkey

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with a full review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the review will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

In the Matter of: Certain Hand-Held Meat Tenderizers; Notice of Investigation

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on April 14, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Jaccard Corporation of Orchard Park, New York. A supplement to the complaint was filed on May 6, 2008. The complaint as supplemented alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain handheld meat tenderizers by reason of infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1,172,879 and also by reason of infringement of trade dress, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complaint further alleges that there exists an industry in the United States with respect to the asserted intellectual property rights.

The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an e

Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the Russian Federation; Final Results of Administrative Review of the

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On February 6, 2008, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of an administrative review of the suspension agreement on certain cuttolength carbon steel plate from the Russian Federation (the Agreement). See Certain CuttoLength Carbon Steel Plate from Russia; Preliminary Results of Administrative Review of the Suspension Agreement, 73 FR 6929 (February 6, 2008) (Preliminary Results). The period of review is January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. No interested parties submitted comments. Therefore, for these final results, we have made no changes to our preliminary results.

Corrected 2007 Calculation of Expected Non-Market Economy Wages

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On May 9, 2008 the Department published finalized 2007 expected NME wage rates. See 2007 Calculation of Expected NonMarket Economy Wages, 73 FR 26363, (May 9, 2008). However, those results inadvertently omitted observation 1 (the data for Albania) from the regression analysis. That error has been corrected.

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Issue Committee

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.

Withdrawal of Regulations Under Old Section 6323(b)(10); Correction

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG14199806) that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, April 17, 2008 (73 FR 20877) relating to the validity and priority of the Federal tax lien against certain persons under section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Source Rules Involving U.S. Possessions and Other Conforming Changes; Correction

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9391) that were published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (73 FR 19350) providing rules under section 937(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for determining whether income is derived from sources within a U.S. possession or territory specified in section 937(a)(1) (generally referred to in this preamble as a ``territory'') and whether income is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within a territory.

Source Rules Involving U.S. Possessions and Other Conforming Changes; Correction

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Preference for Healthy Start Grantees

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Conference Report (H.R. Rep. No. 110-107) accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008 (Pub. L. 110161), Division G Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, indicates concurrence with the Senate report language regarding the recompetition of Healthy Start programs. Following the Senate Committee's recommendation, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will give funding preference during the FY 2008 competition to current Healthy Start grantees.

Senate Report 110107 urges ``HRSA to give preference to current and former grantees with expiring or recently expired project periods.''