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Because these human remains are likely

from the post-contact period (post–1600

A.D.) and historical documents place

the Wabanaki in Maine during this time,

these human remains are affiliated with

the Micmac, Malecite, Passamaquoddy,

Penobscot present-day tribes.

In 1973, human remains representing

a minimum of one individual were

recovered from a highly disturbed sand

dune (71–2) in Farmington Falls, ME by

unknown person(s) and have been

curated at the Department of

Anthropology, University of Maine,

since that time. No known individual

was identified. No associated funerary

objects are present.

Based on the state of preservation,

these human remains are believed to

date from the Ceramic period into the

contact period. Archaeological evidence

based on the material culture of Maine

indicates that the Ceramic Period (c.

1,000 B.C. to the contact period) ‘‘is the

prehistory of those Algonkian speakers

known generally as the Wabenakis;

including the Micmac, Malecite,

Passamaquoddy, [and] Penobscot.’’

In 1973, human remains representing

two individuals were removed from

Winnock’s Neck (site 8–1), Scarboro,

ME during investigations by amateur

archeologists. These human remains

and field notes pertaining to them were

subsequently donated to the University

of Maine by unknown individual(s). No

known individuals were identified. No

associated funerary objects are present.

The field notes accompanying these

remains indicate they were recovered

with three pottery sherds, indicating a

likely Ceramic Period date for these

human remains. Archaeological

evidence based on the material culture

of Maine indicates that the Ceramic

Period (c. 1,000 B.C. to the contact

period) ‘‘is the prehistory of those

Algonkian speakers known generally as

the Wabenakis; including the Micmac,

Malecite, Passamaquoddy, [and]

Penobscot.’’

In 1984, human remains representing

a minimum of one individual from the

Todd site (17–11) Bremem, ME were

recovered by a University of Maine

research team. No known individual

was identified. No associated funerary

objects are present.

The Todd site (17–11) has been

identified as a shell midden dating to

the late Ceramic period (post 1000

A.D.). Archaeological evidence based on

the material culture of Maine indicates

that the Ceramic Period (c. 1,000 B.C. to

the contact period) ‘‘is the prehistory of

those Algonkian speakers known

generally as the Wabenakis; including

the Micmac, Malecite, Passamaquoddy,

[and] Penobscot.’’

In 1989, human remains representing

a minimum of nine individuals were

recovered from the Eddington Bend site

(74–8), Eddington, ME during a FERCrequired recovery excavation by

University of Maine personnel. No

known individuals were identified. No

associated funerary objects were

recoverable.

Based on dental morphology, these

individuals have been determined to be

Native American. Based on the presence

of a highly oxidized and unrecoverable

piece of iron in the pit feature with the

human remains and apparent iron or

steel tool cut marks on the bones, these

human remains probably date to the

post-contact period. Because these

human remains are likely from the postcontact period (post–1600 A.D.) and

historical documents place the

Wabanaki in Maine during this time,

these human remains are affiliated with

the Micmac, Malecite, Passamaquoddy,

Penobscot present-day tribes.

Based on the above mentioned

information, officials of the Department

of Anthropology, University of Maine

have determined that, pursuant to 43

CFR 10.2 (d)(1), the human remains

listed above represent the physical

remains of a minimum of 21 individuals

of Native American ancestry. Officials of

the Department of Anthropology,

University of Maine have also

determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.

3001 (3)(A), the three objects listed

above are reasonably believed to have

been placed with or near individual

human remains at the time of death or

later as part of the death rite or

ceremony. Lastly, officials of the

Department of Anthropology, University

of Maine have determined that,

pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), there is a

relationship of shared group identity

which can be reasonably traced between

these Native American human remains

and associated funerary objects and the

Aroostook Band of MicMacs, Houlton

Band of Maliseets, Passamaquoddy

Tribe, and the Penobscot Indian Nation.

This notice has been sent to officials

of the Aroostook Band of MicMacs,

Houlton Band of Maliseets,

Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the

Penobscot Indian Nation.

Representatives of any other Indian tribe

that believes itself to be culturally

affiliated with these human remains and

associated funerary objects should

contact Dr. David Sanger, Department of

Anthropology, University of Maine,

Orono, ME 04469; telephone: (207) 581–

1894, before February 27, 1998.

Repatriation of the human remains and

associated funerary objects to the

culturally affiliated tribes may begin

after that date if no additional claimants

come forward.

Dated: January 15, 1998.

Francis P. McManamon,

Departmental Consulting Archeologist,

Manager, Archeology and Ethnography

Program.

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BILLING CODE 4310–70–F

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

President’s Advisory Board on Race;

Meetings

ACTION: President’s Advisory Board on

Race and related meetings.

SUMMARY: The President’s Advisory

Board on Race will meet on February 10

and 11, 1998 in the San Francisco Bay

area. On February 10, Advisory Board

members will visit sites in the area

where organizations are having success

at addressing issues relating to poverty

and race. At approximately 6:00 p.m.,

there will be a community forum in San

Jose at a site to be determined. The

purpose of the forum is to provide an

opportunity for residents from the

community to raise issues of general

concern in the areas of race and racial

reconciliation.

On February 11, the Advisory Board

will meet in San Jose at a site to be

determined to discuss issues relating to

race and poverty. The meeting will

include panel discussions with national

experts, as well as individuals with

local and regional expertise. The

meeting will include time for questions

from the public.

The public is welcome to attend the

community forum and the Advisory

Board meeting on a first-come, firstseated basis. Members of the public may

also submit to the contact person, any

time before or after the meeting, written

statements to the Board. Written

comments may be submitted by mail,

telegram, facsimile, or electronic mail,

and should contain the writer’s name,

address and commercial, government, or

organizational affiliation, if any. The

address of the President’s Initiative on

Race is 750 17th Street, NW.,

Washington, D.C. 20503. The electronic

mail address is http://www.whitehouse/

gov/Initiatives/OneAmerica.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact our

main office number, (202) 395–1010, for

the exact time and location of the

meetings. Other comments or questions

regarding this meeting may be directed

to Randy D. Ayers, (202) 395–1010, or

via facsimile, (202) 395–1020.
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Dated: January 23, 1998.

Randy Ayers,

Executive Officer.

[FR Doc. 98–2092 Filed 1–23–98; 3:22 pm]

BILLING CODE 4410–AR–M

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree

Pursuant to the Clean Water Act

In accordance with Departmental

policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby

given that a consent decree in United

States v. John L. Conner, Jr., et al., Civil

Action No. B–C–97–85 (E.D. Ark.), was

lodged with the United States District

Court for the Eastern District of

Arkansas on December 19, 1997.

The proposed consent decree would

resolve the United States’ allegations in

the above-referenced enforcement action

that Defendants have violated Sections

301 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33

U.S.C. 1311 and 1344, by unlawfully

discharging dredged or fill material into

approximately 70 acres of waters of the

United States at twelve different sites in

Jackson, Woodruff and Lawrence

Counties.

The proposed consent decree would

require Defendants: (1) To pay a

$400,000 civil penalty; (2) to restore the

three largest violation sites, which total

approximately 50 acres; (30) to create

approximately 85 acres of wetlands; and

(4) to preserve 100 acres of forested

land, 95 of which are currently

wetlands. The decree would also

permanently enjoin Defendants from

discharging dredged or fill materials

into waters of the United States without

an applicable permit.

The Department of Justice will accept

written comments relating to the

proposed consent decree for thirty (30)

days from the date of publication of this

notice. Comments should be addressed

to the Assistant Attorney General,

Environment and Natural Resources

Division, U.S. Department of Justice,

Attention: Wendy L. Blake,

Environmental Defense Section, P.O.

Box 23986, Washington, D.C. 20026–

3986, and should refer to United States

v. Conner et al., DJ Reference No. 90–

5–1–4–385.

The proposed consent decree may be

examined at either the Clerk’s Office,

United States District Court, Eastern

District of Arkansas, Room 402, 600

West Capitol Street, Little Rock,

Arkansas, or at the Consent Decree

Library, 1120 G Street, NW., 4th Floor,

Washington, D.C. 20005. Requests for a

copy of the consent decree may be

mailed to the Consent Decree Library at

the above address and must include a

check in the amount of $20.25.

Letitia J. Grishaw,

Chief, Environmental Defense Section,

Environment and Natural Resources Division,

United States Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 98–1994 Filed 1–27–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–15–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

January 22, 1998.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has

submitted the following public

information collection requests (ICRs) to

the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,

44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of each

individual ICR, with applicable

supporting documentation, may be

obtained by calling the Department of

Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer,

Todd, R. Owen ([202] 219–5096 ext.

143) or by E-Mail to OwenTodd@dol.gov. Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TTY/TDD) may call [202] 219–4720

between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern

time, Monday–Friday.

Comments should be sent to Office of

Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM,

ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or

VETS, Office of Management and

Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC

20503 ([202] 395–7316), within 30 days

from the date of this publication in the

Federal Register. The OMB is

particularly interested in comments

which:

• Evaluate whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including

whether the information will have

practical utility;

• Evaluate the accuracy of the

agency’s estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the

methodology and assumptions used;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and

• Minimize the burden of the

collection of information on those who

are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated,

electronic, mechanical, or other

technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submission of

responses.

Agency: Employment and Training

Administration.

Title: Administrative Procedures—20

CFR 601 including Form MA 8–7.

OMB Number: 1205–0222 (Extension).

Frequency: As needed.

Affected Public: State or local

governments.

Number of Respondents: 53.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1

hour.

Total Burden Hours: 53.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: Administrative

Procedures—20 CFR 601 requires States

to submit copies of their unemployment

compensation laws for approval by the

Secretary of Labor, as well as all

relevant State materials which allow the

Secretary to make findings required by

the Internal Revenue Code, Social

Security Act and Wagner-Peyser Act.

Agency: Employment Training

Administration.

Title: Lifelong Learning

Demonstration Follow-up Survey.

OMB Number: 1205–0NEW.

Frequency: One-Time.

Affected Public: Individuals.

Number of Respondents: 4,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 35

minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 2,333.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: The Lifelong Learning

demonstration provided randomlyselected adult workers in the Greater

Baltimore area with comprehensive

information about post-secondary

education and training opportunities

and streamlined referrals of interested

workers educational institutions. The

results of this data collection will be

used by both DOL and Education to

evaluate the Demonstration, to inform

future public information campaigns on

lifelong learning, and provide useful

information for other ETA and

Education programs affecting the

education and training of adults in the

U.S. work force.

Agency: Employment Standards

Administration.

Title: Request from Claimant for

Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits,

Dependents, and Third Party

Settlements (Form CA–1032).

OMB Number: 1215–0151 (Extension).