The Federal Register

Exemption of Certain Foreign Brokers or Dealers

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') is proposing to amend a rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act''), which provides conditional exemptions from brokerdealer registration for foreign entities engaged in certain activities involving certain U.S. investors. To reflect increasing internationalization in securities markets and advancements in technology and communication services, the proposed amendments would update and expand the scope of certain exemptions for foreign entities, consistent with the Commission's mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets and facilitate capital formation.

Proposed Exemptions Involving; D-11082 & D-11109--Deutsche Bank, AG; D-11263--Banc One Investment Advisors

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains a notice of pendency before the Department of Labor (the Department) of proposed exemptions from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA or the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code).

Written Comments and Hearing Requests

All interested persons are invited to submit written comments or requests for a hearing on the pending exemptions, unless otherwise stated in the Notice of Proposed Exemption, within 45 days from the date of publication of this Federal Register Notice. Comments and requests for a hearing should state: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the comment or request, and (2) the nature of the person's interest in the exemption and the manner in which the person would be adversely affected by the exemption. A request for a hearing must also state the issues to be addressed and include a general description of the evidence to be presented at

Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Service

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission affirms its basic determinations in Order Nos. 890 and 890A, granting rehearing and clarification regarding certain revisions to its regulations and the pro forma openaccess transmission tariff, or OATT, adopted in Order Nos. 888 and 889 to ensure that transmission services are provided on a basis that is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory. The reforms affirmed in this order are designed to: Strengthen the pro forma OATT to ensure that it achieves its original purpose of remedying undue discrimination; provide greater specificity to reduce opportunities for undue discrimination and facilitate the Commission's enforcement; and increase transparency in the rules applicable to planning and use of the transmission system.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2008, at 73 FR
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23478, allowing for a 60day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection.

The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 7, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Aff

Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-526, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection;

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2008, at 73 FR 19860, allowing for a 60 day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection.

Open Meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury's Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession will convene a
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meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in the Cash Room of the Main Department Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be open to the public.

Senior Executive Service Performance Review Boards Membership

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

DOT publishes the names of the persons selected to serve on the various Departmental PRBs as required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4).

West Virginia Regulatory Program

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). West Virginia is submitting a proposed amendment to revise its Code of State Regulations (CSR) and the West Virginia Code, as contained in Committee Substitutes for Senate Bills 373 and 751. The proposed amendment covers a variety of issues including, but not limited to, statutory changes involving the special reclamation tax, the creation of alternative programs for the purpose of paying for the reclamation of forfeited sites including water treatment where required, and incremental bonding.

Other provisions include regulatory revisions relating to public notice of permit applications, incidental boundary revisions, permit issuance findings, inspection of certain impoundments, reclamation of natural drainways subsequent to sediment pond removal, storm water runoff analysis,
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Pennsylvania Regulatory Program

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are disapproving two changes to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the ``Pennsylvania program'') regulations under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act) which were previously submitted under amendment PA147FOR. While we approved the other proposed changes related to PA147FOR, we deferred our decision on two changes pertaining to the discontinuation of a $100 per acre reclamation fee pending the outcome of litigation before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in the matter of Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Inc. et al. v. Norton, (PFSC v. Norton) No. 061780. We now have the U.S. Court of Appeals decision before us. The decision sets aside our October 7, 2003, final rule removing a required amendment pertaining to the Pennsylvania alternative bonding system. Therefore, we are now disapproving the two changes pertaining to the discontinuation of the fee. We are also reinstating a required amendment that has been modified to

Region VII Regulatory Fairness Board

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Small Business Size Standards: Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is granting a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Televisions. The basis for waiver is that no small business manufacturers are supplying this class of product to the Federal government. The effect of a waiver would be to allow otherwise qualified regular dealers to supply the products of any domestic manufacturer on a Federal contract set aside for small businesses; servicedisabled veteranowned small businesses or SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.

Wisconsin Disaster Number WI-00013

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Wisconsin (FEMA1768DR), dated 06/14/ 2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 06/05/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/26/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/13/2008.

EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/13/2009.

Wisconsin Disaster Number WI-00013

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Wisconsin (FEMA1768DR), dated 06/ 14/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 06/05/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/24/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/13/2008.

EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/13/2009.

West Virginia Disaster WV-00009

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA1769DR), dated 06/19/ 2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides.

Incident Period: 06/03/2008 through 06/07/2008.

Effective Date: 06/19/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/19/2008.

Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/17/2009.

Nebraska Disaster Number NE-00020

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Nebraska (FEMA1770DR), dated 06/20/ 2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 05/22/2008 and continuing through 06/24/2008.

Effective Date: 06/24/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/19/2008.

EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/20/2009.

Nebraska Disaster Number NE-00021

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Nebraska (FEMA1770DR), dated 06/20/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 05/22/2008 through 06/24/2008.

Effective Date: 06/24/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/19/2008.

Missouri Disaster MO-00029

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Missouri (FEMA 1773DR), dated 06/25/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

Incident Period: 06/01/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/25/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/25/2008.

Minnesota Disaster MN-00015

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Minnesota (FEMA 1772DR), dated 06/25/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

Incident Period: 06/07/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/25/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/25/2008.

Iowa Disaster Number IA-00015

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA1763DR), dated 05/27/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 05/25/2008 and continuing.

Indiana Disaster Number IN-00019

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Indiana (FEMA1766DR), dated 06/11/ 2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes.

Incident Period: 05/30/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/30/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/11/2008.

EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/11/2009.

Illinois Disaster IL-00015

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Illinois (FEMA1771DR), dated 06/25/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 06/01/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/25/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/25/2008.

Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/23/2009.

Illinois Disaster IL-00016

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Illinois (FEMA 1771DR), dated 06/24/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

Incident Period: 06/01/2008 and continuing.

Effective Date: 06/24/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/25/2008.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 26, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on June 5, 2008, the Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by DTC. DTC filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \2\ and Rule 19b4(f)(4) \3\ thereunder so that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the rule change from interested parties.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(4).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The purpose of the rule change is to establish an alternate choice in DTC Surety Providers.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Stat

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 2 to Proposed Rule Change Relating

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 30, 2008.

I. Introduction

On March 18, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or the ``Exchange'') 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 amend NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities'') Rule 10.12 (Minor Rule Plan) (``MRP'') and related rules that underlie the MRP. On April 17, 2008, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The proposed rule change, as amended, was published for comment in the Federal Register on April 29, 2008.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. On June 11, 2008, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ This notice and order solicits comments from interested persons on Amendment No. 2 and approves the proposal, as modified by Amendment No. 2, on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 27, 2008.

I. Introduction

On September 12, 2007, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SRDTC200712 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2007.\2\ One comment letter was received. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is granting approval of the proposed rule change. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56706 (October 26, 2007). 72 FR 61923.

II. Description

The proposed rule change allows DTC to open an omnibus account at Euroclear Bank NA/SV (``ECB'') in order to facilitate the repositioning of inventory between European markets and U.S. markets. This would enable more efficient inventory positioning by participants of DTC and ECB as needed in order to settle securities at ECB and at DTC.

The rule change is designed to accommodate

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.
Extension: Regulation ST; OMB Control No. 32350424; SEC File No. 270375

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Regulation ST (17 CFR 232.10232.313 and 232.401232.402 and 232.501) sets forth the general rules and regulations for electronic filings. Registrants who have to file electronically are the likely respondents. Regulation ST is only assigned one burden hour for administrative convenience because it does not directly impose any information collection requirements. The electronic filing requirement is mandatory for all companies required to file electronically. All informa

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.
Extension: Rule 236, OMB Control No. 32350095, SEC File No. 270 118.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget the request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Rule 236 (17 CFR 230.236) under the Securities Act of 1933 (``Securities Act'') (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) requires issuers choosing to rely on an exemption from Securities Act registration for the issuance of fractional shares, scrip certificates or order forms, in connection with a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, conversion, merger or similar transaction, to furnish specified information to the Commission in writing at least 10 days prior to the offering

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 19b1, SEC File No. 270312, OMB Control No. 32350354.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit the existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.

Section 19(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 80a19(b)) authorizes the Commission to regulate registered investment company (``fund'') distributions of longterm capital gains made more frequently than once every twelve months. Rule 19b1 under the Act \1\ prohibits funds from distributing longterm capital gains more than once every twelve months unless certain conditions

Record of Vote of Meeting Closure (Pub. L. 94-409) (5 U.S.C. 552b)

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

I, Edward F. Reilly, Jr., Chairman of the United States Parole Commission, was present at a meeting of said Commission, which started at approximately 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the U.S. Parole Commission, 5550 Friendship Boulevard, 4th Floor, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815. The purpose of the meeting was to decide four petitions for reconsideration pursuant to 28 CFR 2.27. Four Commissioners were present, constituting a quorum when the vote to close the meeting was submitted.

Public announcement further describing the subject matter of the meeting and certifications of General Counsel that this meeting may be closed by vote of the Commissioners present were submitted to the Commissioners prior to the conduct of any other business. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the following Commissioners voted that the meeting be closed: Edward F. Reilly, Jr., Cranston J. Mitchell, Isaac Fulwood, Jr., and Patricia Cushwa.

In witness whereof, I make this official record of

Standard on Vinyl Chloride; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA solicits public comment concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Standard on Vinyl Chloride (29 CFR 1910.1017).

Electrical Standards for Construction and General Industry; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA solicits comments concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in the Electrical Standards for Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K) and for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart S). The Standards address safety procedures for installation and maintenance of electric utilization equipment that prevent death and serious injuries among construction and general industry employees in the workplace caused by electrical hazards.

Sunshine Federal Register Notice

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Date: Weeks of July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2008.
Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and closed.

Week of July 7, 2008

There are no meetings scheduled for the week of July 7, 2008. Week of July 14, 2008Tentative
Thursday, July 17, 2008

1 p.m.

Briefing on Fire Protection Issues (Public Meeting) (Contact: Alex Klein, 301 4152822).

This meeting will be Webcast live at the Web addresshttp:// www.nrc.gov.
Week of July 21, 2008Tentative
Wednesday, July 23, 2008

1:30 p.m.

Discussion of Security Issues (ClosedEx. 1 & 3). Thursday, July 24, 2008

1:30 p.m.

Discussion of Security Issues (ClosedEx. 1 & 3). Week of July 28, 2008Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the week of July 28, 2008. Week of August 4, 2008Tentative

There are no meeting

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for License Amendment to

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

I. Background

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

This notice includes notices of amendments containing sensitive unclassified nonsafeguards information (SUNSI) or safeguards information (SGI).
Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination, and Opportunity for a Hearing

The Commission has made a proposed determination that the following

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

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period on this information collection on March 24, 2008.

1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Extension.

2. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 450, ``General Assignment.''

3. Current OMB approval number: 31500114.

4. The form number if applicable: NRC Form 450.

5. How often the collection is required: Once during the closeout process.

6. Who will be required or asked to report: Contractors, Grantees, and Cooperators.

7. An estimate of the number of annual responses: 100.

Notice of Availability of Finding

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 15001508), implementing procedural provisions of NEPA, and Executive Order (EO) 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions, the Department of the Navy (DON) gives notice that a combined Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Finding of No Significant Harm (FONSH) has been issued and is available for Carrier Strike Group Joint Task Force Exercise (CSG JTFEX) July 2008.

Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that USS NEW HAMPSHIRE (SSN 778) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.

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

Tue, Jul 8 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 June 21, 2008. Pursuant to Sec. 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 July 23, 2008.
J. Paul Loether,
Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National, Historic Landmarks Program.
ARKANSAS
Arkansas County
Crocketts Bluff Hunting Lodge, End of dirt Rd. N. of pt. at which Hwy. 153 turns S., Crocketts Bluff, 08000723.
Miller County
Adams, Wallace, Service Station (

Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Work Group (FLAG)

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, is announcing the availability of, and accepting comments on, the draft FLAG Phase I ReportREVISED.

The Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Work Group (FLAG) was formed (1) to develop a more consistent and objective approach for the Federal Land Managers (FLMs), i.e., National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, to evaluate air pollution effects on their air quality related values (AQRVs); and (2) to provide State permitting authorities and potential permit applicants consistency on how to assess the impacts of new and existing sources on AQRVs. The FLAG effort focuses on the effects of the air pollutants that could affect the health and status of resources in areas managed by the three agencies, primarily such pollutants as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxid

Drafting of U.S. Nominations to the World Heritage List

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice constitutes the Second Notice referred to in Sec. 73.7(c) of the World Heritage Program regulations (36 CFR Part 73), and sets forth the decision to request that draft World Heritage nominations for Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Hawaii, and Mount Vernon, Virginia, be prepared.

On March 19, 2008, the Department of the Interior requested public comment on whether any properties identified on the U.S. Tentative List should be nominated to the World Heritage List, and in particular whether Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Hawaii, and Mount Vernon, Virginia, should be nominated. After review of the comments provided by the public and consultation with the Federal Interagency Panel on World Heritage, the Department, in accordance with 36 CFR part 73, has selected Papahanaumokuakea National Monument and Mount Vernon as proposed nominations to the World Heritage List. With the assistance of the Department, the owners of these sites are encouraged to prepare comp

Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road Vehicle Management for Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App 1, section 10), of the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth meetings of the Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for OffRoad Vehicle Management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. (See DATES section.)

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Navy Training

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS has received requests from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for an authorization for the take of marine mammals incidental to training operations conducted within the Navy Cherry Point Range Complex off the coast of North Carolina for the period beginning May 29, 2009 and ending May 28, 2014. Pursuant to the implementing regulations of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing our receipt of the Navy's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and inviting information, suggestions, and comments on the Navy's application and request.

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction and Operation of Offshore Oil

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued a letter of authorization (LOA) to BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. (BPXA) to take marine mammals incidental to the production of offshore oil and gas at the Northstar development in the Beaufort Sea off Alaska.

Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) was established by the Secretary of Commerce to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 303 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, its amendments, and such other appropriate matters that the Under Secretary refers to the Panel for review and advice.

Date and Time: The public meeting will be held July 2930, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 29th and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 30th.

Location: San Francisco, California. Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, 2500 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94133. The times and agenda topics are subject to change. Refer to the HSRP website listed below for the most current meeting agenda.

Federal Consistency Appeal by Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information about a public hearing to be held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Irvine, California. The hearing involves an administrative appeal filed with the Department of Commerce by the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and its board of directors (TCA). This notice also announces the reopening of the public and Federal agency comment period for the TCA Consistency Appeal, beginning July 21, 2008 and running through August 4, 2008.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS (Assistant Regional Administrator), has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application submitted by the University of New England (UNE) and the New England Aquarium (NEA) contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The Assistant Regional Administrator has made a preliminary determination that the activities authorized under this EFP would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Northeast (NE) Skate Complex and NE Multispecies Fishery Management Plans (FMPs). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is made to issue an EFP. Therefore, NMFS announces that the Assistant Regional Administrator proposes to recommend that an EFP be issued that would allow two commercial fishing vessels to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by the regulations governing the fisheries of

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2008 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch for Catcher Processors Participating in the

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch by catcher processors participating in the rockfish limited access fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2008 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch allocated to catcher processors participating in the rockfish limited access fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 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 associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Special Emphasis Panel; Behavioral Mechanisms in Alcohol Seeking (RFA AA080071008).

Date: July 16, 2008.

Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications (RFA AA08 007/008).

Place: National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane Bethesda, MD 20892.

Contact Person: Beata Buzas, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Ins

National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 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 Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel; Innovative Technology Solutions to Cancer Sample Preparation.

Date: July 24, 2008.

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Sherwoo

National Library of Medicine; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 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 Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Biotechnology Information.

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 as indicated below in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended for the review, discussion, and evaluation of individual other conducted by the National Library of Medicine, including consideration of personnel qualifications and performance, and the competence of individual investigators, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal pri

National Library of Medicine; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 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 Board of Scientific Counselors, Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications.

The meeting will be closed to the public as indicated below in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended for the review, discussion, and evaluation of individual intramural programs and projects conducted by the National Library of Medicine, including consideration of personnel
qualifications and performance, and the competence of individual investigators, the disclosure of which would constitute a clear

National Library of Medicine; Notice of Meetings

Tue, Jul 8 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 meetings of the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine.

The meetings 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 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:

Request for Public Comments on Guidance and Recommended Best Importer Practices To Enhance the Safety of Imported

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice solicits comments from the public, from importers and manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and from other interested parties concerning best practices to be followed by importers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to reduce the likelihood of importing products that contain defects related to motor vehicle safety or do not comply with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Cook Inlet Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 211 for

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2007-2012 identifies two potential ``specialinterest'' sales for the Cook Inlet Planning Area in Alaska. The Cook Inlet area is a proven oil and gas province, but past industry interest in the federal offshore area has been limited.

The amount of oil and gas produced in Cook Inlet continues to decline and with changing economic conditions there is renewed interest in finding additional hydrocarbon resources for the South Central Alaska.

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to determine the level of industry interest, whether it is focused on a few blocks or prospects or if there is industry interest in a larger portion of the planning area.

We are also seeking comments from tribal, local, State, and Federal agencies, and the general public to evaluate whether MMS should proceed with further evaluations pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA),

Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Lands in Carbon County, WY

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable for classification for conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately 140 acres of public land in Carbon County, Wyoming. The City of Rawlins proposes to continue the use of the land as the Rawlins landfill.

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Prima Exploration, Inc., Gunlikson Petroleum, Inc., and Niwot Resources, LLC for competitive oil and gas lease WYW143963 for land in Converse County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Final Supplementary Rules on Public Land in Humboldt, Pershing and Washoe Counties, NV

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca Field Office, Nevada, and Surprise Field Office, California, are issuing new supplementary rules for the Black Rock DesertHigh Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area
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(NCA), associated designated wilderness, and other contiguous lands as identified in the 2004 Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision. These supplementary rules are needed to protect the area's natural and cultural resources and provide for public health and safety on public lands. These supplementary rules do not propose or implement any land use limitation or restrictions other than those limitations or restrictions included within the decisions in the RMP or allowed for by existing law or regulation.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the subsurface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to The Aleut Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Umnak Island, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 78 S., R. 129 W.,

Secs. 1 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 26 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 19,658 acres.
T. 79 S., R. 129 W.,

Secs. 4, 5, and 6.

Containing approximately 1,905 acres.
T. 79 S., R. 130 W.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;

Secs. 8, 9, and 16.

Containing approximately 5,745 acres.

Aggregating approximately 27,308 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Dutch Harbor Fisherman.

Research on Forced Labor in the Production of Goods in Selected Countries

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), will award up to USD 1.25 million over three years through a cooperative agreement to a qualified organization and/or Association to carry out research in eight (8) countries on forced labor in the production of goods, and to develop strategies to assist governments, industries, and/or third parties in taking action to address these
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problems. Four (4) countries are required for research, and applicants must choose four (4) additional countries. The solicitation provides a list of eleven (11) countries from which these four (4) additional countries should be chosen, but applicants may propose four (4) alternate countries and provide justifications for these choices. Projects funded under SGA 0807 will involve gathering and analyzing data to answer the research questions outlined in the solicitation. The research will aim to complement and expand upon existing research on the use of forced labor in the prod

Office of Job Corps; Advisory Committee on Job Corps; Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On August 22, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Job Corps (ACJC) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps' new vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century highgrowth employment. This Committee will also evaluate Job Corps program characteristics, including its purpose, goals, and effectiveness, efficiency, and performance measures in order to address the critical issues facing the provision of job training and education to the youth population that it serves. The Committee may provide other advice and recommendations with regard to identifying and overcoming problems, planning program or center development or strengthening relations between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in related activities.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulation Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until September 8, 2008.

During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to

Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meeting: United States International Trade Commission.
Time and Date: July 9, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
Place: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 2052000.
Status: Open to the public.
Matters to be Considered:
1. Agenda for future meetings: none.
2. Minutes.
3. Ratification List.
4. Inv. No. 731TA1114 (Final) (Certain Steel Nails from China) briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determination and Commissioners' opinions to the Secretary of Commerce on or before July 21, 2008.)

5. Outstanding action jackets: none.

In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting.

By order of the Commission.

Issued: July 1, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E815369 Filed 7708; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 702002P

Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On June 16, 2008, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of a negative final determination of sales at less than fair value in connection with the subject investigation (73 FR 33985). Accordingly, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)(1) and section 207.40(a) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.40(a)), the antidumping investigation concerning certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates (investigation No. 731TA1115 (Final)) is terminated.

Ferrovanadium From China and South Africa

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A-428-841

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that imports of sodium nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The final weightedaverage dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled ``Final Determination of Investigation.''

(A-570-925)

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (Department) determines that sodium nitrite from the People's Republic of China (PRC) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). We made no changes to the preliminary dumping margin in this investigation. The final dumping margin for this investigation is listed in the ``Final Determination Margin'' section below. The period covered by this investigation is April 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007.

C-570-926

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) has reached a final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers/exporters of sodium nitrite from the People's Republic of China (PRC). On April 11, 2008, we issued the Preliminary
Determination, see Sodium Nitrite From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 73 FR 19816 (April 11, 2008) (Preliminary Determination). Because neither the Government of the People's Republic of China (GOC) nor the two mandatory company respondents participated in this investigation, the Department relied on facts available and applied adverse inferences in reaching the Preliminary Determination. The Department assigned a countervailable subsidy rate to each program under investigation using rates calculated in Coated Free Sheet Paper from the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 72 FR 60645 (October 25, 2007) and accompanying Issues and Decision

University of Colorado, et al., Notice of Consolidated Decision on Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a decision pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89 651, as amended by Pub. L.10636; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). Related records can be viewed between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in Room 2104, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.
Comments: None received. Decision: Approved. We know of no instruments of equivalent scientific value to the foreign instruments described below, for such purposes as each is intended to be used, that was being manufactured in the United States at the time of its order. Docket Number: 08016. Applicant: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. Instrument: ThreeChannel Digital Radio Vector Field Sensor (RVFS). Manufacturer: Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Sweden. Intended Use: See notice at 73 FR 30377, May 27, 2008. Reasons: The instrument has a capability to work with dipole antennas of two different lengths (1 m and 3 m) and a capability to ov

A-570-831

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (Department) has determined that six timely requests for new shipper reviews (NSRs) of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (PRC) meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. For three of the six NSRs which the Department is initiating, the period of review (POR) is November 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008. For the remaining three NSRs where the shipments entered after the POR, the Department is initiating and extending the POR by forty days, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.214(f)(2)(ii).

A-583-816

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests from respondent Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd. (Ta Chen or respondent) and from Flowline Division of Markovitz
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Enterprises, Inc. (Flowline Division), Gerlin, Inc., Shaw Alloy Piping Products, Inc., and Taylor Forge Stainless, Inc., (collectively, petitioners), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain stainless steel buttweld pipe fittings (SSBWPFs) from Taiwan. Petitioners requested that the Department conduct an administrative review of Ta Chen, Liang Feng Stainless Steel Fitting Co., Ltd. (Liang Feng), TruFlow Industrial Co., Ltd. (TruFlow), Censor International Corporation (Censor), and PFP Taiwan Co., Ltd. (PFP).

With regard to Ta Chen, the Department preliminarily determines that sales of SSBWPFs from Taiwan have been sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).

On Septe

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 990-EZ

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 990EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax.

Elections Regarding Start-Up Expenditures, Corporation Organizational Expenditures, and Partnership Organizational

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the elections to deduct startup expenditures under section 195 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), organizational expenditures of corporations under section 248, and organizational expenses of partnerships under section 709. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 amended these three sections of the Code to provide similar rules for deducting these types of expenses that are paid or incurred after October 22, 2004. The regulations affect taxpayers that pay or incur these expenses and provide guidance on how to elect to deduct the expenses in accordance with the new rules. The text of those [[Page 38941]]
temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.

Elections Regarding Start-up Expenditures, Corporation Organizational Expenditures, and Partnership Organizational

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final and temporary regulations relating to elections to deduct startup expenditures under section 195 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), organizational expenditures of corporations under section 248, and organizational expenses of partnerships under section 709. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 amended these three sections of the Code to provide similar rules for deducting these types of expenses that are paid or incurred after October 22, 2004. The regulations affect taxpayers that pay or incur these expenses and provide guidance on how to elect to deduct the expenses in accordance with the new rules. The text of these temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the Proposed Rules section in this issue of the Federal Register.

Change to Office to Which Notices of Nonjudicial Sale and Requests for Return of Wrongfully Levied Property Must Be

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations relating to the discharge of liens under section 7425 and return of wrongfully levied upon property under section 6343 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) of 1986. These regulations revise regulations currently published under sections 7425 and 6343. These regulations clarify that such notices and claims should be sent to the IRS official and office specified in the relevant IRS publications. The regulations will affect parties seeking to provide the IRS with
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notice of a nonjudicial foreclosure sale and parties making administrative requests for return of wrongfully levied property.

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Reza Mohammed Tabib and Terri Tabib; Order Denying Export Privileges

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Reza Mohammed Tabib, a/k/a Reza Tabib or a/ka Re Tabib, 31848 Via Del Paso, Winchester, CA 92596, Respondent; Tern Tabib, a/k/a Tern Repic, 31848 Via Del Paso, Winchester, CA 92596, Related Person.

A. Denial of Export Privileges of Reza Mohammed Tabib

On May 8, 2007, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Reza Mohammed Tabib, a/k/a Re Tabib and a/k/a Reza Tabib (``Tabib'' or ``Reza Tabib'') following a plea of guilty, was convicted of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 17011706 (2000)) (``IEEPA''). Tabib pled guilty to willfully attempting to export and transship from the United States to Iran aircraft parts, including approximately three F14 maintenance kits, without obtaining from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, a license or written authorization for such export and transshipment. Tabib was sentenced to 24 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised re

Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the April 2008 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting; Additions to the

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is publishing this final rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the understandings reached at the April 2008 plenary meeting of the Australia Group (AG). This final rule amends the EAR to reflect changes to the AG ``Control List of Biological Agents'' that the countries participating in the AG adopted at the plenary meeting. Specifically, this rule revises the Commerce Control List (CCL) entry that controls animal pathogens on the AG ``Control List of Biological Agents'' by revising the listing for avian influenza viruses to replace the description of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with new HPAI language that is based on the definition currently used by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).

This rule also amends the provisions in the EAR that describe the advance notification and annual report requirements for exports of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Schedule 1 chemicals and the EndUse Certific

Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee will meet July 15, 2008, at 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., in Washington, DC.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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 collectio

Southwestern Region, Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma: Proposed Surface Management of Natural Gas

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA Forest Service published a notice of intent (69 FR 5988159883, October 6, 2004) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed forest plan amendment for surface management of gas leasing and development on the Jicarilla Ranger District, Carson National Forest. In addition, the proposal includes a leasing analysis for unleased acres on the Jicarilla Ranger District.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice of availability (NOA) for the draft EIS in the Federal Register on February 16, 2007 (72 FR 54900). The end of the comment period presented in the NOA was incorrect and subsequently rectified in an amended notice (72 FR 9521, March 2, 2007).

A corrected notice of intent was published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2007 (72 FR 27282) changing the estimated filing date for the final EIS from early summer 2005 to fall 2007.

Revised Dates: This notice changes the estimated filing date for the final EIS from fall 2007 to midlate summer S

Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Name of Committee : Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee.

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

Date and Time : The meeting will be held on August 6 and 7, 2008, from 8 a.m. to5 p.m.

Location : Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring, The Ballrooms, 8727 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD. The hotel telephone number is 301 5895200.

Contact Person : DiemKieu Ngo, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093) Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, FAX: 3018276776, email: diem.ngo@fda.hhs.gov, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572 in the Washington, DC area),

Safe Harbor Agreement for the Northern Spotted Owl for Fred M. van Eck Forest Foundation, Humboldt County, CA

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the Fred M. van Eck Forest Foundation (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an enhancement of survival permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The permit application includes a proposed Safe Harbor Agreement (Agreement) between the Applicant and the Service for the threatened northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caruina). The proposed Agreement and permit would remain in effect for 90 years. We request comments from the public on the permit application and an Environmental Action Statement that has been prepared to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.