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Importation of Baby Squash and Baby Courgettes From Zambia

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation into the continental United States of baby squash and baby courgettes from Zambia. As a condition of entry, both commodities would have to be produced in accordance with a systems approach that would include requirements for pest exclusion at the production site, fruit fly trapping inside and outside the production site, and pestexcluding packinghouse procedures. Both commodities would also be required to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration stating that the baby squash or baby courgettes have been produced in accordance with the proposed requirements. This action would allow for the importation of baby squash and baby courgettes from Zambia into the United States while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of quarantine pests.

Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Remove Panama From Lists of Regions Where Screwworm Is Considered

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the importation of live horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs by removing Panama from the lists of regions where screwworm is considered to exist. We are taking this action because the eradication of screwworm from Panama has been confirmed. This action would relieve certain screwwormrelated certification and inspection requirements for live animals imported into the United States from Panama.

Importation of Tomatoes From Souss-Massa, Morocco

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to allow the importation of commercial consignments of tomatoes from the SoussMassa region of Morocco subject to a systems approach similar to that which is already in place for tomatoes imported into the United States from other areas of Morocco. The tomatoes would have to be produced under conditions that would include requirements for pest exclusion at the production site, fruit fly trapping inside the production site, and pestexclusionary packinghouse procedures. The tomatoes would also be required to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the Moroccan national plant protection organization with an additional declaration stating that the tomatoes have been grown in registered greenhouses in the SoussMassa region and were 60 percent or less pink at the time of packing. This action would allow for the importation of commercial consignments of tomatoes from the SoussMassa region of Morocco into the United States while continuing to provide protection against t

Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Semiconductor Test Consortium, Inc.

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, on April 14, 2008, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (``the Act''), Semiconductor Test Consortium, Inc. has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Kennan Yilmaz individual member), Redmond, WA; Genesis Technology, Hyogo, Japan; and Toshiba Corp. Semiconductor Co. Semiconductor Sys. Engineering Ctr., Kawasaki, Japan have withdrawn as parties to this venture. Also, the following members have changed their names: Octavian Scientific to Advanced Inquiry Systems, Inc., Hillsboro, OR; and Fujitsu Ltd. to Fujitsu Microelectronics Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.

No other changes have been made in either the membership

Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--OpenSAF Foundation

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that, on April 8, 2008, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. et seq. (``the Act''), OpenSAF Foundation has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing (1) the identities of the parties to the venture and (2) the nature and objectives of the venture. The notifications were filed for the purpose of invoking the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances.

Pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act, the identities of the parties to the venture are: Wind River Systems, Alameda, CA; HewlettPackard Company, Palo Alto, CA; Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing, Tempe, AZ; Sun Microsystems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA; Ericsson AB, Alvsjo, Sweden; and Nokia Siemens Networks, Espoo, Finland. The general area of OpenSAF Foundation's planned activity are to enable and facilitate the creati

Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

Fri, May 16 2008 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 4046395960 and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MSD74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is 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)
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ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information

Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following council meeting.

Name: Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis

Times and Dates:

8:30 a.m.5 p.m., June 17, 2008.

8:30 a.m.2 p.m., June 18, 2008.

Place: Corporate Square, Building 8, 1st Floor Conference Room, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 6398317.

Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 100 people.

Purpose: This council advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Director, CDC, regarding the elimination of tuberculosis. Specifically, the Council makes recommendations regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities; addresses the development and application of new technologies; and reviews the extent to which progress has b

Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Preparedness and Emergency

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the aforementioned meeting.

Times and Dates:

7 p.m.9:30 p.m., July 7, 2008 (Closed).

8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., July 8, 2008 (Closed).

8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., July 9, 2008 (Closed).

7 p.m.9:30 p.m., July 9, 2008 (Closed).

8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., July 10, 2008 (Closed).

8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., July 11, 2008 (Closed).

Place: Spring Hill Suites Marriott, 3459 Buckhead Loop, Atlanta, GA 30326, Telephone (404) 8444800.

Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c) (4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92463.

Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to ``Preparedness and Emergency Response

Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting for the aforementioned committee:

Name: Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC).

Times and Dates:

9 a.m.5 p.m., June 12, 2008.

9 a.m.1 p.m., June 13, 2008.

Place: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Global Communications Center, Building 19, Auditorium B3, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.

Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available.

Purpose: The Committee is charged with providing advice and guidance to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Director, CDC, and the Director, National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID), regarding (1) the practice of hospital infection control; (2) strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of infections (e.g., nosocomial infe

Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 6777276, dated October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as amended most recently at 73 FR 20297304, dated April 15, 2008) is amended to reflect the reorganization of the Financial Management Office within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Section CB, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as follows: Delete in their entirety the titles and functional statements for the Financial Management Office (CAJE), and insert the following:

Financial Management Office (CAJE). (1) Provides leadership and coordination in the development and administration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) financial management policies; (2) develops budget submissions for the CDC; (3) collaborates with the CDC Office of the Direct

Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 6777276, dated October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as amended most recently at 73 FR 202973 04, dated April 15, 2008) is amended to reflect the establishment of the Office of Critical Information Integration and Exchange within the National Center for Zoonotic, Vector Borne, and Enteric Diseases, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Section CB, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as follows: After the functional statements for the Mycotic Diseases Branch (CVHEG), Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases (CVHE), National Center for Zoonotic, VectorBorne, and Enteric Diseases (CVH), insert the following:

Office of Critical Information Integration and Exchange (CVHG). The mission of the Office of Critical I

Medicare Program; Revisions to the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would make revisions to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C) and prescription drug benefit program (Part D). The regulation contains new regulatory provisions regarding special needs plans, medical savings accounts (MSA) plans, and cost sharing for dual eligible enrollees in the MA program, the prescription drug payment and novation processes in the Part D program, and the enrollment, appeals, and marketing processes for both programs. We are proposing these changes based on lessons learned since 2006, the initial year of the prescription drug program and the revised MA program.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Security Zone; Portland Rose Festival on Willamette River

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard will enforce the Portland Rose Festival Security Zone on the Willamette River from 1 a.m. on June 4, 2008 until 10 a.m. June 10, 2008. This action is necessary for the security of public vessels on a portion of the Willamette River during the fleet week of the Rose Festival. This security zone provides for the regulation of vessel traffic in the vicinity of the moored public vessels. During the enforcement period, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designee.

Procurement List: Addition and Deletions

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action adds to the Procurement List a product to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List services previously furnished by such agencies.

Procurement List; Proposed Additions

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

Comments Must Be Received On or Before: June 15, 2008.

Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) To Fund Demonstration Projects

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the availability of approximately $20 million to fund grants to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) for demonstration projects targeting Workforce Investment Act (WIA) dislocated workers. This solicitation provides SWAs with the option to choose from four categories under which applicants can submit a single grant application. Please note that two options exist under category one and two options exist under category three. If the applicant chooses to apply under categories one or three, the applicant must indicate which option the proposal addresses. Applicants may only submit a grant application under one category and only one application per SWA will be accepted. Applicants must indicate in the abstract of their proposal the category under which they are applying.

Category 1Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Dislocated Workers (two options).

Category 2Getting Ahead of the Curve: Raising Educational/S

Assistance Regulations

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to amend its Assistance Regulations to make changes to streamline and simplify its procedures for soliciting, awarding, and administering its financial assistance agreements. These changes are being made to make technical corrections, to revise sections affected by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and to further DOE's implementation of the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999. DOE is also proposing to remove Part 1024, Procedures for Financial Assistance Appeals, in its entirety.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Remediation of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and conduct public scoping meetings under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for remediation of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL Area IV). The SSFL, approximately 2,852 acres in the hills between Chatsworth and Simi Valley, CA, was developed as a remote site to test rocket engines and conduct nuclear research. Area IV was established at the SSFL in 1953 and occupies 290 acres of the SSFL. The DOE Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) is located on 90 acres within SSFL Area IV.

DOE is preparing the EIS in part as a response to a May 2, 2007, decision by the U.S. District Court of Northern California that DOE was in violation of NEPA for its 2003 decision to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and to conduct remediation of the ETEC site, on the basis of an environmental assessment (EA) rather than an EIS.

DOE recognizes the need to follow t

Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Idaho National Laboratory

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Idaho National Laboratory. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

Notice of Availability for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Middle Harbor

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (Corps) in coordination with the Port of Long Beach has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Middle Harbor Redevelopment project in the Port of Long Beach. The Corps is considering an application for Section 404 and Section 10 permits to conduct dredge and fill activities associated with the proposed consolidation of Piers D, E and F into a single 345acre marine terminal with a 4,250footlong wharf at buildout. This would include redevelopment of 294 acres of existing land, creation of 10.7 acres of new open water and the placement of dredged material in 65.3 acres open water for a net gain of approximately 54.6 acres of new land in the consolidated terminal. The new terminal, which would be constructed over a 10year time period, is intended to accommodate increasing cargo volumes being produced by the new generation of larger container vessels, and would include four deepwater berth

Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program for Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM2.5)

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA is finalizing regulations to implement the New Source Review (NSR) program for fine particulate matter (that is, particles with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 2.5 micrometers,
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generally referred to as ``PM2.5''). The NSR program was created by the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA) to ensure that stationary sources of air pollution are constructed or modified in a manner that is consistent with air quality goals in the area.

The Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule, which was proposed in the Federal Register on November 1, 2005, included requirements and guidance for State and local air pollution agencies to follow in developing State implementation plans (SIPs) and also the NSR provisions. The final implementation rule that was promulgated on April 25, 2007, included all the SIPs related provisions. In this rulemaking, EPA is finalizing the NSR provisions of the November 1, 2005 proposed rule including the major source threshold, sig

Pesticide Inert Ingredient; Proposal to Revoke the Obsolete Tolerance Exemption for Sperm Oil

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to revoke the existing obsolete tolerance exemption under 40 CFR 180.910 for residues of sperm oil conforming to 21 CFR 172.210 as part of a broader administrative effort to correct errors and clarify permitted uses of pesticide inert ingredients in the Code of Federal Regulations. There have not been any active Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) pesticide product registrations containing this substance for many years. In addition, the sperm whale (from which sperm oil is derived) is a federally listed endangered species, and taking (or harming) this species is prohibited under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Therefore, since this exemption corresponds to uses no longer current or registered under FIFRA in the United States, EPA is proposing to revoke the existing tolerance exemption under 40 CFR 180.910 because it is no longer necessary.

Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges From

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 today are proposing for public comment the issuance of their 2008 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permits for stormwater discharges from new dischargers engaged in large and small construction activities. Hereinafter, these NPDES general permits will be referred to as ``permit'' or ``2008 construction general permit'' or ``2008 CGP.'' ``New dischargers'' are those who did not file a notice of intent (``NOI'') to be covered under the 2003 construction general permit (``2003 CGP'') before it expired. Existing dischargers who properly filed an NOI to be covered under the 2003 CGP continue to be authorized to discharge under that permit according to its terms. This draft 2008 CGP contains the same limits and conditions as the Agency's 2003 CGP with the exception of a few minor modifications which are detailed below. As proposed, EPA is issuing this CGP for a period not to exceed two (2) years and will make the permit available to ne

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 5647167 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/. Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed May 5, 2008 Through May 9, 2008
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20080181, Draft EIS, FAA, OH, Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) Project, Replacement of Runway 10R/28L, Development of a New Passenger Terminal and other Associated Airport Projects, Funding, City of Columbus, OH, Comment Period Ends: 07/11/2008, Contact: Katherine Jones 7342292958.
EIS No. 20080182, Final EIS, AFS, NM PerkGrindstone Fuel Reduction Project, To Protect Life, Property, and Natural Resources, Village of Ruidoso, Lincoln National Forest, Lincoln County, New Mexico, Wait Period Ends: 06/16/2008, Contact: Ron Hannan 5754347245.
EIS No. 20080183, Final EIS, FHW, 00, US131 Improvement Study, from the In

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2) (c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 2025647167.

An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact
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statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 11, 2008 (73 FR 19833).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20070344, ERP No. DFHWB40172VT, CircWilliston
Transportation Project, Improvements between I89 and the Towns Williston and Essex and the Village of Essex Junction, City of Burlington, Chittenden County, VT.

Summary: EPA has environmental objections to the proposed Circ AB alternatives based on environmental impacts to wetlands, water resources and storm water, air quality, indirect and cumulative impacts and hydrologic impacts. EPA also noted that the VT 2A alternatives appear to include the least environmen

Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard--Receipt of Petition

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been received from the state of Massachusetts requesting a determination by the Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for the waters of Salem Sound in the towns of ManchesterbytheSea, Beverly, Danvers, Salem, and Marblehead.

Pesticide Products; Registration Applications

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing new active ingredients not included in any currently registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.

Sulfluramid; Product Cancellation Order

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces EPA's order for the cancellation, voluntarily requested by the registrant and accepted by the Agency, of products containing the pesticide sulfluramid, pursuant to section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. This cancellation order follows a December 19, 2007 Federal Register Notice of Receipt of Request from the sulfluramid registrant to voluntarily cancel the last remaning sulfluramid manufacturinguse product (MUP) registration. In the December 19, 2007 notice, EPA indicated that it would issue an order implementing the cancellation, unless the Agency received substantive comments within the 30day comment period that would merit its further review of these requests, or unless the registrant withdrew their request within this period. The Agency did not receive any comments on the notice. Further, the registrant did not withdraw their request. Accordingly, EPA hereby issues in this notice a cancellation order granting the

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Waynesburg, PA

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action amends the Class E airspace area at Waynesburg, PA, to accommodate a new Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) that has been developed for Green County Airport. As a result, controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) will be expanded to contain the SIAP and other Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Green County Airport. The operating status of the airport will change from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to include IFR operations concurrent with the publication of the SIAP. A minor correction is also being made in the geographic position coordinates of the Green County Airport.

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

Use of Digital Flood Data

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 107 of the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 requires that geospatial digital flood hazard data distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or its designee, or the printed products derived from that data, be interchangeable and legally equivalent for the determination of the location of 1in100year and 1in500year floodplains, provided that all other geospatial data shown on the printed product meets or exceeds any accuracy standard promulgated by FEMA. This is required for the purposes of flood insurance and floodplain management activities conducted pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The FEMA Mitigation Directorate has developed a policy to implement this requirement. The policy states: To which FEMA products it applies; that ``printed products'' refers to both printed paper products produced by FEMA and by others; and that the horizontal location of the special flood hazard are

Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

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

a. Type of Application: Exemption From Licensing.

b. Project No.: P12551001.

c. Date Filed: January 25, 2008.

d. Applicant: Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin.

e. Name of Project: Mansfield Hollow Hydro Power Project.

f. Location: On the Natchaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. The project would occupy United States land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708.

h. Applicant Contact: Salvatore or Michelle Shifrin, 78 Bricktop Road, Windham, CT 06280, (860) 4237709.

i. FERC Contact: Tom Dean, (202) 5026041.

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

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

Bear Swamp Power Company LLC; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 7, 2008.

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

a. Application Type: Amendment of License to Revise the Installed Capacity of the Project.

b. Project No.: 2669061.

c. Date Filed: March 31, 2008.

d. Applicant: Bear Swamp Power Company LLC.

e. Name of Project: Bear Swamp Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: On the Deerfield River, in Franklin and Berkshire counties, Massachusetts.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul Bernhardt, P.E., Brookfield Power Company, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088, paul.bernhardt@brookfieldpower.com, telephone: (315) 4132750.

i. FERC Contact: Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni, Telephone (202) 502 6191, and email address: anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov.

j. Deadline for filin

Fire Mountain Lodge; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 7, 2008.

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

a. Type of Application: Existing Minor License.

b. Project No.: 1992003.

c. Date Filed: April 25, 2008.

d. Applicant: Ken Willis.

e. Name of Project: Fire Mountain Lodge.

f. Location: On Fern Spring in Tehama County, California. The project is located primarily on privately owned land except for a small portion of the dam and reservoir which is located on U.S. Forest Service land.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Ken Willis, Fire Mountain Lodge, 43500 Highway 36, Mill Creek, CA 96060, (530) 2581952.

i. FERC Contact: Matt Buhyoff, (202) 5026824 or matt.buhyoff@ferc.gov

j. Cooperating agencies: We are asking Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC; Notice of Application To Amend Authorization

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

Take notice that on May 2, 2008, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT), 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056, filed in Docket No. CP069001, an application, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for an order amending its authorization granted by the Commission in Docket No. CP069000 on May 30, 2006 in order to continue the existing certificate authority for its 18inch and 24inch pipelines located in Broward County, Florida and hold in abeyance the abandonment authority for these facilities until newly identified conflicts with planned construction by the Florida Department of Transportation/Florida Turnpike Enterprise are resolved, or for a period not to exceed 36 months, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing is accessible online at http://www.ferc.gov

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 1, 2008.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:

Docket Numbers: EC0883000.

Applicants: Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., PPM Wind Energy LLC, Aeolus Wind Power IV LLC, Klondike Wind Power III LLC.

Description: Application for Order Under Section 203 of the FPA Authorizing Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities, and Request for Waivers, Confidential Treatment of Transaction Document and 21Day Comment Period.

Filed Date: 04/30/2008.

Accession Number: 200804305245.

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Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER981466005; ER00814006; ER002924006; ER02 1638005.

Applicants: Allegheny Power; Allegheny Energy Supply Company; Green Valley Hydro, LLC; Buchanan Generation, LLC.

Description: Allegheny Power submits a Supplemental Affidavit of Julie R Solomon re their combined triennial market power an

Boise-Kuna Irrigation District, Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District, New York; Irrigation District, Wilder

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

An environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review. The EA was prepared for an application filed by BoiseKuna Irrigation District, et al. (licensee) on August 1, 2007, requesting Commission approval of: (1) An extension of time for the commencement of project construction to December 13, 2009, pursuant to Public Law 109383; (2) changes to dates or time periods specified in license articles relating to actions that would be affected by an amendment; and (3) amendments to project design. The licensee proposes to install two 7.5megawatt (MW) generating units with a total installed capacity of 15 MW, instead of two, 30MW generating units with a total installed capacity of 60 MW, as authorized in the March 27, 1989 Order Issuing License. The licensee also proposes to decrease the length of the licensed project's transmission line. Finally, the licensee requests deletion or revision of certain license articles that are related to the proposed design changes. The project

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) in the abovereferenced docket.

The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. The staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.

The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the proposed project. Natural proposes to add new and modify existing natural gas storage field facilities, and add compression to Compressor Station 201, at its existing Herscher Galesville Gas Storage Field in Kankakee County, just south of the Town of Herscher, Illinois. Specifically, the project would include:

Constru

Virginia Electric & Power Company; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a new license for the Cushaw Hydroelectric Project, located on the James River, near the Town of Glasgow, Virginia, and has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (FEA). In the FEA, Commission staff analyze potential environmental effects of relicensing the project and conclude that issuing a new license for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.

A copy of the FEA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The FEA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov

Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.
Docket Nos. Wheatfield Wind Power Project LLC........ EG0810000
Capricorn Ridge Wind II, LLC............. EG0834000
Texas Gulf Wind LLC...................... EG0835000
Providence Heights Wind, LLC............. EG0839000
Ocotillo Windpower, LP................... EG0840000
Goat Wind, LP............................ EG0841000

Starwood PowerMidway, LLC............... EG0844000

Take notice that during the month of April 2008, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission's regulations, with the exception of the entity described in Docket No. EG0810000, whose Exempt Wholesale Generator status became effective in January 2008. 18 CFR 366.7(a).
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E810961 Filed 51508; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 671701P

Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Missouri River Energy Services; Western Minnesota Municipal

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

Take notice that on May 5, 2008, Missouri River Energy River Services filed a supplement to its April 14, 2008 filing.

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

New York Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

Take notice that on May 6, 2008, New York Independent system Operator, Inc. filed revisions to it Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff, pursuant to the Commission's March 7, 2008 Order.

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 interventions in lieu of paper using th

Public Service Company of Colorado Notice of Filing

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 7, 2008.

Take notice that on April 17, 2008, Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) filed an Offer of Settlement and Settlement Agreement resolving all issues between PSCo and Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc., Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc., and Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc., with respect to PSCo's February 1 and February 14 filings in the abovecaptioned proceeding. On April 25, 2008, PSCo filed an Offer of Settlement and Settlement Agreement resolving all issues between PSCo and the City of Burlington, Colorado, and the Town of Center, Colorado, with respect to PSCo's February 1 and February 14 filings in the abovecaptioned proceeding. Also on April 25, 2008, PSCo filed an Offer of Settlement and Settlement Agreement resolving all issues between PSCo and Aquila, Inc., with respect to PSCo's February 1 and February 14 filings in the abovecaptioned proceeding.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest these filings must file in accordance with Rules 211 an

Southern Company Services, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

Take notice that on May 5, 2008, Southern Company Services, Inc., acting as agent for Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, and Mississippi Power
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Company filed an update on the O&M refund payment to Tenaska and three revised interconnection agreements.

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 Commiss

Taylor, G. Tom; Notice of Filing

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

Take notice that on May 1, 2008, G. Tom Taylor filed an application to hold an interlocking positions pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d(b) (2000), Part 45 of the Commission's Regulations, 18 CFR Part 45 (2005) and the Commission's Order No. 664, 112 FERC ] 61,298 (2005).

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 Commi

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 7, 2008.

Take notice that on April 21, 2008, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), 1001 Louisiana, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in Docket No. CP08164000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.216 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to abandon by sale to Sea Robin Pipeline Company (Sea Robin), offshore pipelines designated as Line Nos. 524X100 and 524X200 and Tennessee's ownership interest in Line No. 524X1600, located in offshore Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2008.

Take notice that on April 30, 2008, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco), Post Office Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251, filed in Docket No. CP08343000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208, and 157.212 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to construct and operate a new receipt point to receive revaporized liquefied natural gas (LNG), located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FE

Supplemental Notice Announcing Revised Treatment of Initial Electric Market-Based Rate Authorization Filings That

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2008.

On April 3, 2008, the Commission issued a notice stating that, effective April 3, 2008, it would issue a separate combined notice of filing for initial electric marketbased rate authorization filings.

Upon further consideration, and effective upon the date of issuance of this supplemental notice, the Commission instead will include initial electric marketbased rate authorization filings along with other filings in a combined notice of filing. However, once it is determined that an initial electric marketbased rate authorization filing includes a request for blanket authorization, pursuant 18 CFR Part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, it will issue a separate supplemental notice.

By this initiative, the Commission seeks to expedite the process for noticing initial electric marketbased rate authorization filings, while also providing notice of requests for blanket authorizations for future issuances of securities and assumptions of liabilit

Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Board of Governors (Board) is amending appendix A of Regulation CC to delete the reference to the Memphis branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and reassign the Federal Reserve routing symbols currently listed under that office to the head office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. In addition, the Board is providing advance notice regarding future amendments to appendix A that are anticipated in connection with the Reserve Banks' restructuring of the checkprocessing operations within the Federal Reserve System.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Removal of Erigeron maguirei From the Federal List of

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), propose to remove the plant Erigeron maguirei (commonly referred to as Maguire daisy) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. The best scientific and commercial data available indicate that this species has recovered and no longer meets the definition of threatened or endangered under the Act. Our review of the status of this species shows that populations are stable, threats have been addressed, and adequate regulatory mechanisms ensure the species is not currently and is not likely to again become an endangered species within the foreseeable future in all or a significant portion of its range. We seek information, data, and comments from the public regarding E. maguirei, this proposal to delist, and the PostDelisting Monitoring Plan. This proposed rule completes the 5year status review initiated on April 7, 2006 (71 FR 17900).

Draft Bexar County Karst Invertebrates Recovery Plan

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the Draft Bexar County Karst Invertebrates Recovery Plan. We are soliciting review and comment from the public on this draft recovery plan.

East Bay Municipal Utility District Habitat Conservation Plan, East Bay Watershed Lands, Alameda and Contra Costa

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The East Bay Municipal Utility District, Oakland (EBMUD or applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for a 30year incidental take permit for seven species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The application addresses the potential for ``take'' of two listed animals, two listed plants, and three currently unlisted species. The applicant would implement a conservation program to minimize and mitigate the project activities, as described in the East Bay Municipal Utility District LowEffect East Bay Habitat Conservation Plan (plan). We request comments on the applicant's application and plan, and the preliminary determination that the plan qualifies as a ``loweffect'' habitat conservation plan, eligible for a Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). We discuss our basis for this determination in our Environmental Action Statement (EAS), which is

Regional Habitat Conservation Plan, Hays County, TX

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), advise the public that we intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the impacts of, and alternatives to, the proposed issuance of an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) to Hays County, Texas (Applicant). We also announce a public scoping meeting and public comment period.

Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Williamson County, Texas (Applicant), has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit (TE 1818400) under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. The requested permit, which would be in effect for a period of 30 years, if granted, would authorize incidental take of the following federally listed species: Goldencheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia), blackcapped vireo (Vireo atricapilla), Bone Cave harvestman (Texella reyesi), and Coffin Cave mold beetle (Batrisodes texanus). The proposed take would occur in Williamson County, Texas, as a result of activities including, but not limited to, road construction, maintenance, and improvement projects; utility construction and maintenance; school development and construction; public or private construction and development; and land clearing. Such actions cause effects to upland (bird) and underground (karst) habitats. Williamson County has completed a draft Habitat Conservat

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

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Foreign-Trade Zone 102--St. Louis County, MO; Application for Expansion

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the St. Louis County Port Authority, grantee of FTZ 102, requesting authority to expand the zone in St. Louis County, Missouri. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on May 9, 2008.

FTZ 102 was approved on April 27, 1984 (Board Order 251, 49 FR 19540, 5/8/84), and expanded on March 3, 1987 (Board Order 344, 52 FR 7915, 3/13/87). The generalpurpose zone consists of one site (484,920 sq. ft.) located at 3901 Union Boulevard in St. Louis.

The applicant is now requesting authority to expand the zone to include two additional sites around the LambertSt. Louis International Airport in St. Louis County: Proposed Site 2 (492 acres)NorthPark industrial park located at the northeast corner of Interstates 70 and 170 in the municipalities of Berkeley, Ferguson and

Foreign-Trade Zone 176--Rockford, IL; Application for Reorganization/Expansion

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority, grantee of FTZ 176, requesting authority to reorganize and expand the zone in the Rockford, Illinois, area. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on May 9, 2008.

FTZ 176 was approved on March 1, 1991 (Board Order 511, 56 FR 10409, 3/12/91), and expanded on February 9, 2005 (Board Order 1368, 70 FR 9613, 2/28/05), and on August 3, 2006 (Board Order 1473, 71 FR 47483, 8/17/06).

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The zone project currently consists of the following sites (3,110 acres) in the Rockford area: Site 1 (1,972 acres)industrial park area of the Chicago Rockford International Airport, 60 Airport Drive, Rockford; Site 1a (2 acres)warehouse facilities at 1635 New Milford School Road and 1129 18th Avenue, Rockford (expires 6/1/09)

Foreign-Trade Zone 30--Salt Lake City, UT; Application for Reorganization and Expansion

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Salt Lake City Corporation, grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 30, requesting authority to expand and reorganize its zone in Salt Lake City, Utah, within the Salt Lake City Customs and Border Protection port of entry. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR Part 400). It was formally filed on May 8, 2008.

FTZ 30 was approved by the Board on May 26, 1977 (B. O. 119) and currently consists of 33 acres within the 740acre Salt Lake International Business Park, adjacent to the Salt Lake City International Airport.

The applicant is now requesting authority to reorganize and expand the generalpurpose zone by deleting the current site and adding 55 acres located at 1105 South 4800 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. The new site is owned by Rockefeller Group Development Corporation and will be designate

Foreign-Trade Zone 167--Brown County, WI; Application for Subzone Status; Marinette Marine Corporation (Shipbuilding)

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the
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Board) by Brown County, Wisconsin, grantee of FTZ 167, requesting specialpurpose subzone status for the shipbuilding facility of Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC), located in Marinette, Wisconsin. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on May 12, 2008.

The MMC facility (982 employees/53 acres/365,000 sq.ft.) is located at 1600 Ely Street in Marinette (Marinette County), Wisconsin. The facility is used to construct and repair patrol boats, tug boats, supply vessels, research vessels, anchor handlers, barges, and naval warships for U.S. and international customers. Foreign components that would be used at the MMC shipyard (representing about 20% of finished vessel value) include: marine engines and related parts, reduction gears, propellers, antifoulin

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and in response to a RightofWay (ROW) application filed by Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), CaribouTarghee and Medicine BowRoutt National Forests, announces their intention to prepare an EIS and conduct public scoping meetings. Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power propose to construct electric transmission lines from the proposed Windstar Substation near the Dave Johnston Power Plant at Glenrock, Wyoming to the proposed Hemingway substation near Melba, Idaho, approximately 20 miles southwest of Boise, Idaho. The project is composed of 11 transmission line segments with a total length of approximately 1,250 miles. Authorization of this proposal may result in the amendment of Forest Service and BLM land use plans (Forest Plans, Management Framework Plans, and Resource Management Plans).

Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the Secretary's proposal to require Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) cooperative agreement recipients to contribute nonfederal matching funds starting with the FY 2009 funding cycle and each year thereafter. The amount of the cost sharing requirement in FY 2009 will be five percent of the award amount and in FY 2010 and each year thereafter the amount of match will be ten percent of the award amount.

Program Reporting and Accountability Changes to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) is issuing in the third quarter of FY 2008 a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the HPP, authorized under section 319C2 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended by the Pandemic and AllHazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) (Pub. L. 109417). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, provides funding for these awards (Pub. L. 110161). This Federal Register notice provides information concerning critical aspects of this program including:

Program Background;

Program Requirements:
[cir] Maintenance of Funding;
[cir] Evidenced Based Benchmarks and Objective Standards; [cir] Reporting;
[cir] Funding Formula;
[cir] Withholding;
[cir] Maximum Carryover Amount;

Important Dates.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, May 16 2008 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.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFA) for HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)--Competitive Reallocation of CHDO

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice of funding availability establishes the funding criteria for the Competitive Reallocation of Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Funds to Provide for Energy Efficient and EnvironmentallyFriendly Housing for LowIncome Families. The purpose of this NOFA is to competitively reallocate deobligated HOME CHDO setaside funds in order to expand the supply of energy efficient and environmentallyfriendly (Green) housing that is affordable to low income families, using design and technology models that can be replicated.

Overview Information

A. Federal Agency Name. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development, Office of Affordable Housing Programs.

B. Funding Opportunity Title. Competitive Reallocation of CHDO Funds to Provide for Energy Efficient and EnvironmentallyFriendly Housing for LowIncome Families.

C. Announcement Type. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).

D. Funding Opportunity Number. FR5195N01.

E. Catalogue of Fede

Art Advisory Panel--Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held in Washington, DC.

(C-533-844)

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Certain Lined Paper Products from India: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review

A-570-891

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Hand Trucks and Certain Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limits for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) From China and India

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Determination

On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China and India of 1Hydroxyethylidene1, 1 diphosphonic acid (HEDP), provided for in subheading 2931.00 of the armonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
\1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Sec. 207.2(f)).

Commencement of Final Phase Investigation

Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be publi

Frontseating Service Valves From China

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Determination

On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of frontseating service valves that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Sec. 207.2(f)).

Commencement of Final Phase Investigation

Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigation concerning frontseating service valves from China. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commis

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, May 16 2008 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 Far West Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Chignik, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 42 S., R. 57 W.,

Secs. 28 and 29;

Secs. 32, 33, and 34.

Containing approximately 3,199 acres.
T. 43 S., R. 57 W.,

Secs. 13 and 14.

Containing approximately 345 acres.

Aggregating approximately 3,544 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Bristol Bay Native Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Far West Incorporated. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Bristol Bay Times.

Information Notice of Planning Criteria for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Leasing of

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On June 13, 2007, the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (FS), published in the Federal Register [72FR32679] a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a joint Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to analyze the leasing of BLM and FS administered lands with potential for geothermal resources in 11 western states and Alaska. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) requires the BLM to develop land use plans, also known as Resource Management Plans (RMPs), to guide the BLM's management of the public lands. The BLM's land use planning regulations, which implement FLPMA, require the BLM to publish, and provide for public review of, the proposed planning criteria that will guide the BLM's land use planning process. The purpose of this Information Notice is to identify the RMPs that the BLM may amend and set out the proposed planning criteria that would guide the BLM's planning amendment process.

MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010-0170 Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP), Revision of a Collection;

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to revise an approval of the paperwork requirements that address the MMS's Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) which is a grant program. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these requirements.
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Petitions for Modification

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

NASA International Space Station Advisory Committee; Meeting

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announces an open meeting of the NASA International Space Station Advisory Committee.

Vehicle Identification Number Requirements; Correction

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NHTSA published in the Federal Register of April 30, 2008, a final rule making certain changes in the 17character vehicle identification number (VIN) system so that the system will remain viable for at least another 30 years. The regulatory text of the final rule contained several typographical errors, which this document corrects. In addition, this document makes clear that all motor vehicles identified by their manufacturer as model year (MY) 2009 or earlier vehicles must comply with the current Part 565 VIN requirements (which are set forth in subpart C of Part 565 of the final rule).

Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; smart USA Distributor LLC

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document grants in full the petition of smart USA Distributor LLC (smart USA) in accordance with Sec. 543.9(c)(2) of 49 CFR Part 543, Exemption from the Theft Prevention Standard, for the smart fortwo vehicle line beginning with model year (MY) 2009. This petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the partsmarking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard. smart USA is an authorized importer of smart brand vehicles manufactured by Daimler AG. smart USA requested confidential treatment for the information and attachments submitted in support of its petition. The agency will address smart USA's request for confidential treatment by separate letter.