The Federal Register

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice of funding availability (NOFA) establishes the funding criteria for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program. HUD is making available approximately $1.42 billion in Fiscal Year 2008 for the program. The purpose of the CoC Homeless Assistance Program is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in CoC communities by assisting homeless individuals and families to move to self sufficiency and permanent housing.

Overview Information

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

B. Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability for Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Programs.

C. Announcement Type: Initial Announcement.

D. Funding Opportunity Number: The Federal Register number is FR 5220N01. The OMB Approval number is 25060112.

E. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers:

1. 14.235, Supportive Housing Program (SHP).

2. 14.238, Shelter Plus Care (S+C) an

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To Amend the Listing for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service/USFWS), under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), amend the listing for the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) (Prebles) to specify over what portion of its range the subspecies is threatened. Based on the best scientific and commercial data available, we have determined that the Prebles is a valid subspecies and should not be delisted based upon taxonomic revision; the subspecies is not threatened throughout all of its range; and the portion of the subspecies' current range located in Colorado represents a significant portion of the current range where the subspecies should retain its threatened status. This determination is based on a thorough review of all available information, which indicates that Prebles' populations in Wyoming are more widespread and threats to the subspecies less severe than those known at the time of listing, but that in Colorado the Prebles is likely to become enda

Agency Information Collection (Notice of Waiver of VA Compensation or Pension To Receive Military Pay and Allowances)

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

Agency Information Collection (REPS Annual Eligibility Report) Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection (Veteran's Application for Compensation and/or Pension) Activities Under OMB Review

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities (Prevalence and Clinical Course of Depression Among Patients with Heart

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument.

Proposed Information Collection (Request for Vocational Training Benefits--Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans);

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed [[Page 39786]]
extension of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine children of Vietnam veterans born with birth defects eligibility for vocational training benefits.

Massachusetts Disaster MA-00017

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dated 07/03/2008.

Incident: Apartment Fire.

Incident Period: 06/14/2008.

In the Matter of: VMT Scientific, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 8, 2008.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of VMT Scientific, Inc. (``VMT Scientific'') because of questions regarding the accuracy of assertions in press releases concerning, among other things: (1) The legal status of VMT Scientific; (2) VMT Scientific's business combinations; (3) VMT Scientific's current financial condition; and (4) VMT Scientific's assets.

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

Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the above listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT, July 8, 2008 through 11:59 p.m. EDT, on July 21, 2008.
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By the Commission.
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 081428 Filed 7808; 11:32 am]
BILLING CODE

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

On April 21, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') 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 the bylaws (``NASDAQ OMX ByLaws'') of its parent corporation, NASDAQ OMX. The NASDAQ OMX ByLaw Proposal was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 8, 2008.\3\ On June 10, 2008, Nasdaq filed an extension of time for Commission action extending the action date until July 3, 2008.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57761 (May 1, 2008), 73 FR 26182 (SRNASDAQ2008035).

Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \4\ provides that within thirtyfive days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period as the Commission may designate up to ninety days of such date if it finds such longer period to be ap

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on July 1, 2008, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Phlx. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Phlx proposes to add Commentary .08 to Phlx Rule 1080 to establish an automated process for handling complex options orders on the Phlx's electronic trading platform for options, Phlx XL.\3\ \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 50100 (July 27, 2004), 69 FR 44612 (August 3, 2004) (order approving

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

NYSE Arca proposes to amend its rul

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Exchange. NYSE Arca has designated the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange is

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2008, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as a change concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(3) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(3).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Subst

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change as

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2006, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on January 31, 2008, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested parties.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

NSCC is seeking to reorganize its Rules and Procedures (``Rules'') related to membership standards and membership requirements to conform them to current practice and to harmonize them with similar rules of NSCC's affiliate, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'').\2\ \2\ Both NSCC and FICC's Government Securities Division (

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 7, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2008, National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') 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 NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The purpose of the proposed rule change is to revise NSCC's fee schedule to lower fees for certain NSCC services.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, NSCC included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it r

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

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

NASDAQ proposes to make mi

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

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by Nasdaq under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2008, International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. ISE filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

ISE proposes to amend its Schedule of Fees related to options market maker trans

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 3, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'')\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 13, 2008, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'')) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by FINRA. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

FINRA is proposing to adopt NASD Rules 2110 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade), 2120 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive or Other Fraudulent Devices), and 2290 (Fairness Opinions) as FINRA rules in the consolidated FINRA rulebook with

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
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``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2008, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Exchange. On June 25, 2008, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and is granting accelerated approval to the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 26 under Article 22 of the CHX Rules (``Rule 26'') to clarify that the trading of equitylinked de

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

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 1, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend CBOE rules relati

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

I. Introduction

On May 16, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``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 reduce certain order exposure times from three seconds to one second. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 30, 2008.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57849 (May 22, 2008), 73 FR 31167 (May 30, 2008).

II. Description of the Proposal

The Exchange proposes to reduce the order handling and exposure periods contained in Rules 6.45A, Priority and Allocation of Equity Option Trades on the CBOE Hybrid System, 6.45B, Priority and Allocation of Trades in Index Opti

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 23, 2008, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the selfregulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange is proposing to amend the Fee Schedule of the Boston Options Exchange (``BOX''), the options trading facility of the BSE, to extend until July 31, 2009, the current pilot program applicable to the options intermarket linkage (``Linkage'') fees. The text of the proposed rule change is av

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2008, the American Stock Exchange, LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Exchange. The Commission is
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publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to extend for one (1) year through July 31, 2009, the current pilot program (``Pilot Program'') regarding transaction fees for trades executed through the intermarket options linkage (``Linkage''). The text of the proposed rule change is available at

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``Amex'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 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 17f2(d); SEC File No. 27036; OMB Control No. 32350028.

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'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 17f2(d) (17 CFR 240.17f2(d)).

Rule 17f2(d) was adopted on March 16, 1976, and was last amended on November 18, 1982. Paragraph (d) of the
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rule (i) requires that records produced pursuant to the fingerprinting requirements of Section 17(f)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') be maintained, (ii) permits the designated examining authorities of brokerdea

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 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 10A1; SEC File No. 270425; OMB Control No. 32350468.

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'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 10A1 (17 CFR 240.10A1) implements the reporting requirements in Section 10A of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78j1), which was enacted by Congress on December 22, 1995 as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Public Law No. 10467, 109 Stat 737. Under section 10A and Rule 10A1 reporting occurs only if a registrant's board of directors receives a report from its auditors that (1) t

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 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 17f7; SEC File No. 270470; OMB Control No. 32350529.

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.

Rule 17f7 (17 CFR 270.17f7) permits funds to maintain their assets in foreign securities depositories based on conditions that reflect the operations and role of these depositories.\1\ Rule 17f7 contains some ``collection of information'' requirements. An eligible securities depository has to meet minimum standards for a depository. The fund or its investment adviser generally determines whether the

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 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 17Ad3(b); SEC File No. 270424; OMB Control No. 32350473.

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'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 17Ad3(b) (17 CFR 240.17Ad3(b)).

Rule 17Ad3(b) requires registered transfer agents that for each of two consecutive months have failed to turnaround at least 75% of all routine items in accordance with the requirements of Rule 17Ad2(a) or to
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process at least 75% of all routine items in accordance with the requirements of Rule 17Ad2(a) to send to the chief executive officer

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 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 17Ab21, Form CA1; SEC File No. 270203; OMB Control No. 32350195.

Rule 17Ab21 and Form CA1: Registration of Clearing Agencies (17 CFR 240.17Ab21).

Rule 17Ab21 and Form CA1 require clearing agencies to register with the Commission and to meet certain requirements with regard to, among other things, a clearing agency's organization, capacities, and rules. The information is collected from the clearing agency upon the initial application for regist

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 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:
``Investor Form'' SEC File No. 270485; OMB Control No. 3235 0547.

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 (``SEC'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request to approve the collection of information discussed below.

Investors who submit complaints, ask questions, or provide tips to the SEC do so voluntarily. To make it easier for the public to contact the agency electronically, the SEC created a series of investor complaint and question web forms. Investors can access these forms through the SEC Center for Complaints and Enforcement Tips at http:// www.sec.gov/complaint.shtml

Information Collection Activities

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval and extension until March 28, 2011 for an information collection request entitled ``Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants,'' under OMB Control No. 21370586. This ICR was revised to implement a statutory provision authorizing PHMSA to request information from states concerning fees related to the transportation of hazardous materials. We are reserving these questions for use in a pilot project we are currently developing. In addition, this ICR was revised to include more detailed information from grantees to enable us to more accurately evaluate the effectiveness of the grant [[Page 39781]]
program in meeting emergency response planning and training needs. These questions are to be answered during the closeout procedures conducted and submitted at the end of the application cycle.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). [[Page 39678]]

Title: Post Registration (Trademark Processing).

Form Number(s): PTO Forms 1553, 1583, 1597, 1963 and 4.16.

Agency Approval Number: 06510055.

Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Burden: 6,689 hours.

Number of Respondents: 106,030 responses.

Avg. Hours per Response: 3 to 30 minutes (0.05 to 0.50 hours). This includes time to gather the necessary information, create the documents, and mail the completed request. The time estimates shown for the electronic forms in this collection are based on the average amount of time needed to complete and electronically file the associated form.

Needs and Uses: The information in

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Title: Submissions Regarding Correspondence and Regarding Attorney Representation (Trademarks).

Form Number(s): PTO Forms 2196, 2197, and 2201.

Agency Approval Number: 06510056.

Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Burden: 12,491 hours annually.

Number of Respondents: 160,004 responses per year with an estimated 142,226 responses filed electronically.

Avg. Hours per Response: The USPTO estimates that it will take the public between 3 to 15 minutes (0.05 to 0.25 hours) to complete the information in this collection, depending on the nature of the information and whether the information is transmitted electronically or submitted in p

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The ACRS Subcommittee on Plant Operations & Fire Protection will hold a meeting on July 24, 2007, at the U.S. NRC Region III, 2443 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL.

The entire meeting will be open to public attendance.

The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows:

Thursday July 24, 20088:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

The Subcommittee and Region III will discuss implementation of significant safety issues and programs.

Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Ms. Maitri Banerjee (telephone 3014156973) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted.

Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 6:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to t

Notice of Issuance of Regulatory Guide

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Draft Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of License Application of Lost Creek ISR, LLC, for a New In Situ Leach Uranium Recovery Facility at the Lost

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, Jul 10 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 April 7, 2008.

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

2. The title of the information collection: Grant and Cooperative Agreement Provisions.

3. Current OMB approval number: 31500107.

4. The form number if applicable: Not applicable.

5. How often the collection is required: Technical performance reports are submitted every six months, other information is submitted on occasion, as needed.

6. Who will be required or asked to report: Grantees an

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the National Science Foundation (NSF) gives notice of a new Privacy Act system of records: NSF Alert. The purpose of NSF Alert is to collect and maintain emergency contact information for current Federal employees, Intergovernmental Personnel Act employees (IPAs), selected guests and contractors of the National Science Foundation. The emergency contact information may contain personally identifiable information.

Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.

Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS, (Assistant Administrator) has granted a request for an affirmative finding for the Republic of El Salvador under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This affirmative finding will allow yellowfin tuna harvested in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP) in compliance with the International Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP) by El Salvadorian flag purse seine vessels or purse seine vessels operating under El Salvadorian jurisdiction to be imported into the United States. The affirmative finding was based on review of documentary evidence submitted by the Republic of El Salvador and obtained from the Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the U.S. Department of State.

RIN: 0648-XI98

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's (CFMC) Advisory Panel (AP) will hold a meeting.

Marine Mammals; File Nos. 848-1695 and 932-1489

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) has been issued an amendment to scientific research and enhancement Permit No. 8481695; and Dr. Teri Rowles, NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, has been issued an amendment to scientific research and enhancement Permit No. 9321489.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States;

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is proposing to implement a new management measure for the monkfish fishery recommended in Framework Adjustment 6 (Framework 6) to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which has been submitted jointly by the New England and MidAtlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils). This action would eliminate the backstop provision adopted in Framework Adjustment 4 (Framework 4) to the FMP, which was implemented in October 2007. This provision would have adjusted, and possibly closed, the directed monkfish fishery in fishing year (FY) 2009 if the landings in FY 2007 exceeded the target total allowable catch (TTAC). Given the most recent information on the status of monkfish stocks, the backstop provision is no longer deemed necessary.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Adjustment to the Total Allowable Catch

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) in the U.S./Canada Management Area for Georges Bank (GB) yellowtail flounder was exceeded for fishing year (FY) 2007, requiring an adjustment of the GB yellowtail flounder TAC for FY 2008. This action complies with the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery (FMP) and is intended to continue the rebuilding program for yellowtail flounder in the FMP by taking into account previous overages of the yellowtail flounder quota.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Framework Adjustment 19; Announcing OMB

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the following collection of information pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: OMB 06480546, ``Northeast Region Observer Providers
Requirements.'' This rule publishes the OMB control number for these collections and makes effective the collectionofinformation requirements published in a final rule to implement measures included in Framework Adjustment 19 (Framework 19) to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP).

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for northern rockfish 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 northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.

Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Suspension of the Primary Pacific Whiting Season

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces the suspension of the primary season forPacific whiting (whiting) fishery for the shorebased sector south of 42[deg] N. lat. at noon local time (l.t.) May 21, 2008. ``Per trip'' limits for whiting were reinstated until 0001 hours June 15, 2008, at which time the primary season for the shorebased sector opened coastwide. This action is authorized by regulations implementing the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which governs the groundfish fishery off Washington, Oregon, and California. This action is intended to keep the harvest of whiting at the 2008 allocation levels.

Chrysler, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Chrysler, LLC (Chrysler) has determined that certain vehicles that it manufactured during the period of October 1, 2003 through August 28, 2007, do not fully comply with either paragraph S4.3.3 of 49 CFR 571.110 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less), or paragraph S5.3 of 49 CFR 571.120 (FMVSS No. 120, Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars)depending on when the vehicle was manufactured. On November 6, 2007, Chrysler filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports identifying approximately 154,000 model year 20052008 Dodge Magnum multipurpose passenger vehicles (MPV), and approximately 103,000 model year 2007 2008 Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot MPVs that do not comply with the paragraphs of FMVSS Nos. 110 and 120 cited above.

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and the rule implemen

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning commerce patent regulations. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 10006, February 25, 2008. No comments were received.

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the makeorbuy program. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 10007, February 25, 2008. No comments were received.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD2008XXXX at http:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. fla

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20080061, http:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. flag

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20080063 at http:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S. fla

Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) intention to request extension of approval (with modifications) for three years of a currently approved information collection.

Public Availability of Fiscal Year 2007 Agency Inventories Under the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act, Public Law 105270, requires agencies to develop inventories each year of activities performed by their employees that are not inherently governmentali.e., inventories of commercial activities. The FAIR Act further requires OMB to review the inventories in consultation with the agencies and publish a notice of public availability in the Federal Register after the consultation process is completed. In accordance with the FAIR Act, OMB is publishing this notice to announce the availability of inventories from the agencies listed below. These inventories identify both commercial activities and activities that are inherently governmental.

This is the second and final release of the FAIR Act inventories for FY 2007. Interested parties who disagree with the agency's initial judgment may challenge the inclusion or the omission of an activity on the list of activities that are not inherently governmental within 30 working days and, if not satisfied

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

Thu, Jul 10 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 Yates Petroleum Corporation, ABO Petroleum Corporation, MYCO Industries, Inc., and Yates Drilling Company for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW157574 for land in Sweetwater 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.

Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council: Meeting

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the following advisory committee meeting:

Name: Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (SEORAC).

Time and Date: 8 a.m. August 7, 2008; 8 a.m. August 8, 2008.

Place: Holiday Inn Ontario, 1249 Tapadera Avenue, Ontario, Oregon 97914.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters to be Considered: The SEORAC will be briefed on BLM's Oregon Energy Corridor proposal, fire and fuels management program, Vegetation Treatments Environmental Impact Statement, wild horse and burro program, and Eastside Transportation Strategy. Presentations will be heard on the results of The Nature Conservancy's June After Fire Revegetation Symposium, progress of the Steens Mountain Advisory Council Science Strategy and Oregon Explorer project, and status of the FremontWinema National Forests' Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Invasive Plant Treatment. Council members will also re

Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLMEastern States, Springfield, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.

Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Justice Programs of the U.S. Department of Justice proposes this rule to amend the regulation that implements the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Act and associated or related statutes. Generally speaking, these laws provide financial support to certain public safety officers, or their survivors and families, when such officers die, or become permanently and totally disabled, as a result of lineofduty injuries, or when they die of heart attacks or strokes sustained within statutorilyspecified timeframes of engaging or participating in certain lineofduty activity. The proposed rule would amend the implementing regulation to reflect internal agency policy and practice, recent statutory enactments and court decisions, and to make certain technical changes, in order to keep the regulations comprehensive and current.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Department of Justice, proposes to establish a new system of records to store personnel locator information entitled, ``Personnel Locator System, JUSTICE/ENRD002.'' The Personnel Locator System will include modules with locator information (including professional background held by particular staff) as well as emergency contact information.

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 28 CFR 50.7 and Section 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622, the Department of Justice gives notice that a proposed Consent Decree, in United States and the State of Illinois v. Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, Civil No. 08CV50129 (N.D. Ill.), was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on July 3, 2008, pertaining to Source Area 9/10 (the ``Site'') of the Southeast Rockford Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site (``SERGWCS Site''), located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. In this action, the United States and the State of Illinois brought civil claims under Sections 106, 107 and 113(g)(2) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606, 9607 and 9613(g)(2), against Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (``Settling Defendant'') for implementation of remedial action and recovery of response costs incurred and to be incurred by the United States and the State of Illinois at the

Notice of Lodging of Final Consent Decree With Newmont USA Limited and Resurrection Mining Company Under the

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on July 2, 2008, a Final Consent Decree with Newmont USA Limited and Resurrection Mining Company (``Final Consent Decree'') in State of Colorado v. ASARCO Incorporated et al., Civil Action No. 86cv1675WYD (consolidated with 83cv2388WYD) was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.

The United States and the State of Colorado previously entered into a consent decree with Newmont Mining Corporation (now Newmont USA Limited, ``Newmont'') and Resurrection Mining Company
(``Resurrection'') concerning, among other things, Newmont's and Resurrection's performance of response actions addressing areas designated as Operable Units (``OUs'') 4, 8 and 10 of the California Gulch Superfund Site located in Lake County, Colorado (``Site''). That consent decree was approved and entered by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on August 26, 1994 (the ``1994 Decree'').

The proposed Final Consent Decree implements a se

Notice of Lodging of Final Modification of 1994 Consent Decree With ASARCO Under the Comprehensive Environmental

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on July 2, 2008, a Final Modification of 1994 Consent Decree with Asarco (``Final Consent Decree Modification'') in State of Colorado v. ASARCO Incorporated et al., Civil Action No. 86cv1675WYD (consolidated with 83cv2388WYD) was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.

The United States and the State of Colorado previously entered into a consent decree with ASARCO Incorporated (now ASARCO, LLC) (``ASARCO'') concerning, among other things, ASARCO's performance of response actions at various Operable Units (``OUs'') of the California Gulch Superfund Site located in Lake County, Colorado (``Site'') including OUs 5, 7 and 9. That consent decree was approved and entered by the United
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States District Court for the District of Colorado on August 26, 1994 (the ``1994 Decree''). The 1994 Decree was modified concerning OU 9, and approved and entered by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on May

In the Matter of Certain Rubber Antidegradants, Antidegradant Intermediates, and Products Containing the Same; Notice

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 12, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Flexsys America L.P. of St. Louis, Missouri. A supplement to the complaint was filed on June 2, 2008. On June 2, 2008, the Commission voted to extend by 30 days the deadline for its decision on whether to institute an investigation based on the complaint. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain rubber antidegradants, antidegradant intermediates, and products containing the same that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,453,541 and 5,608,111. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.

The complainant requests that the Commission institute an

In the Matter of: Certain Personal Computers and Digital Display Devices; Notice of Commission Determination Not To

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 31) granting the joint motion to terminate the captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.

Denim Fabric: Use in AGOA Countries During Fiscal Year 2007

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Determination: Based on the information developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission determines, pursuant to section 112(c)(2)(B)(iii) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA),\1\ that the quantity of denim fabric \2\ produced in beneficiary subSaharan African (SSA) countries for use by lesserdeveloped beneficiary (LDB) SSA countries that was used in the production of apparel articles receiving U.S. preferential treatment during the period October 1, 2006September 30, 2007 (fiscal year 2007) was 21,120,000 square meter equivalents (SMEs).
\1\ 19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(2)(B)(iii).
\2\ Denim articles provided for in subheading 5209.42.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. See section 112(c)(2)(C) of AGOA, 19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(2)(C).

Background: Section 112(c)(2)(B)(iii) of AGOA requires the Commission to determine, after the end of each year for which an availability determination is in effect, the extent to which the fabric or yarn determin

In the Matter of: Certain Computer Systems, Printers and Scanners; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 13) granting a joint motion to terminate the captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.

In the Matter of Certain Buffer Systems and Components Thereof Used in Container Processing Lines; Notice of a

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 26) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') in the abovecaptioned investigation terminating two respondents on the basis of a settlement agreement and license agreement and terminating the investigation.

Notice of Request for Public Comment

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is seeking industry's involvement in providing information to inform the work program of the recently established Trilateral Committee on Transborder Data Flows under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP). In advance of its inaugural stakeholders' forum, tentatively scheduled for September 2008, the Committee is soliciting assistance in identifying and analyzing impediments to transborder data flows that impact on commercial activities. The Committee, composed of government representatives of each of the three countries, will work in consultation with the business community to identify and address impediments to electronic information flows across borders that impact economic growth. The Committee will also look at regulatory uncertainties related to the transborder flow of data and analyze the impact that they are having on the marketplace. The objective is to foster an integrated approach to information

A-570-922

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') has determined that raw flexible magnets from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (``LTFV''), as provided in section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ``Act''). The final dumping margins for this investigation are listed in the ``Final Determination Margins'' section of this notice.

Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Raw Flexible Magnets From Taiwan

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce determines that imports of raw flexible magnets from Taiwan are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The final weighted average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled ``Final Determination of Investigation.''

Import Administration

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From Vietnam: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

Exporters' Textile Advisory Committee; Solicitation for Members

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of Commerce initially established the Exporters' Textile Advisory Committee (``Committee'') on March 24, 1966. The Committee's
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Charter was last extended for two years on October 30, 2006 and will expire on October 30, 2008. It is anticipated that the Committee will be renewed for another term, from October 31, 2008 through October 30, 2010. Therefore, the Committee is seeking additional new members.

The Committee shall consist of approximately 35 members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to ensure a balanced representation of textile and apparel products. Representatives of small, medium and large firms with broad geographical distribution in exporting shall be included on the Committee. Members shall represent the views of their companies, trade associations and other entities on matters that affect their business interest in exporting.

The Committee shall function solely as an advisory body in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory C

(C-570-923)

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) has made a final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of raw flexible magnets (RFM) from the People's Republic of China (PRC). For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.