Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for Platanthera integrilabia (White Fringeless Orchid), 22041-22042 [2016-08615]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 72 / Thursday, April 14, 2016 / Proposed Rules Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Summary of Proposal III. Initial Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On April 5, 2016, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.11 requesting that the Commission initiate an informal rulemaking proceeding to consider a proposed change in analytical principles relating to periodic reports.1 The Petition includes a description of Proposal One and several attachments. Petition at 1. Proposal One seeks the Commission’s authorization of a change in the current 22041 methodology for reporting revenue, pieces, and weight in the Revenue, Pieces, and Weight (RPW) report 2 for specified international outbound products. Id. II. Summary of Proposal The proposed methodology and program changes relate to the System for International Revenue and Volume, Outbound, and International Origin Destination Information System (SIRVO) as it relates to RPW reporting for the outbound international product categories in Table 1. Id. at 2–3. TABLE 1—LIST OF AFFECTED OUTBOUND INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT CATEGORIES Market dominant Competitive Outbound First-Class Mail International ................................................... U.S. Postal Service Mail ........................................................................... Free Mail ................................................................................................... International Ancillary Services ................................................................ Outbound Priority Mail International. Outbound Direct Sacks (M-bags). First-Class Package International Service. International Ancillary Services. Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Source: Petition at 2–3. Under Proposal One, the Postal Service seeks to enhance the data and estimates of the SIRVO. Id. at 2. The current SIRVO estimator of revenue and pieces is a probability-based statistical expansion estimator, which uses sample data. Id. at 3. The proposed SIRVO estimator would be a model-based regression estimator, based on census data. Id. at 5. This proposed estimator would also include census data from additional sources at a more granular level. Id. at 7. The Postal Service asserts that adoption of this proposal will significantly reduce the margins of error for product revenues and volumes. Id. at 10. These improvements will primarily affect estimates for Priority Mail International, First-Class Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service. Id. The Postal Service further asserts that ‘‘approximately 50 percent of the revenue . . . of the proposed SIRVO’s product estimates for FY2015 are based upon census data sources.’’ Id. at 8. Proposal One would not affect the amount of total FY 2015 revenue, but total competitive revenue would increase, with a corresponding decrease in market dominant revenue. Id. at 8–9. Total FY 2015 volume would increase, with competitive volumes increasing and market dominant volumes decreasing. Id. III. Initial Commission Action 1 Petition of the United States Postal Service Requesting Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal One), April 5, 2016 (Petition). Attachment A provides a detailed description of the proposal. Attachment B provides product-level impacts. Attachment C is a technical note on the proposed system estimator. The Postal Service filed a nonpublic version of Attachment B. Notice of Filing of VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:22 Apr 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2016–7 for consideration of matters raised by the Petition. Additional information concerning the Petition may be accessed via the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.prc.gov. Interested persons may submit comments on the Petition and Proposal One no later than May 20, 2016. Reply comments are due no later than June 6, 2016. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Cassie D’Souza is designated as an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this proceeding. IV. Ordering Paragraphs Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 By the Commission. Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–08591 Filed 4–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 17 [Docket No. FWS–R4–ES–2015–0129; 4500030113] RIN 1018–BA93 It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2016–7 for consideration of the matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal Service Requesting Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal One), filed April 5, 2016. 2. Comments are due no later than May 20, 2016. Reply comments are due no later than June 6, 2016. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Cassie D’Souza to serve as Public Representative in this docket. PO 00000 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for Platanthera integrilabia (White Fringeless Orchid) Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of the comment period. AGENCY: On September 15, 2015, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announced a proposed rule to list Platanthera integrilabia (white fringeless orchid), a plant species from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, SUMMARY: USPS–RM2016–7/NP1 and Application for Nonpublic Treatment, April 5, 2016. 2 The RPW is filed quarterly with the Commission pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.25. Id. at 3. E:\FR\FM\14APP1.SGM 14APP1 22042 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 72 / Thursday, April 14, 2016 / Proposed Rules Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We now announce that we are reopening the comment period for the proposed rule, in order to completely satisfy the notification requirements under the Act. DATES: We will accept comments received or postmarked on or before June 13, 2016. Comments submitted electronically using the Federal eRulemaking Portal (see ADDRESSES, below) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. We must receive requests for public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by May 31, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter FWS–R4–ES–2015–0129, which is the docket number for this rulemaking. Then, in the Search panel on the left side of the screen, under the Document Type heading, click on the Proposed Rules link to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on ‘‘Comment Now!’’ (2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS–R4–ES–2015– 0129; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. We request that you send comments only by the methods described above. We will post all comments on https:// www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see Information Requested, below, for more information). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Jennings, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tennessee Ecological Services Field Office, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501; by telephone 931–528–6481; or by facsimile 931–528–7075. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 15, 2015, we published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to list Platanthera integrilabia (white fringeless orchid) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (80 FR 55304). However, we have since determined that we did not completely satisfy the notice VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:22 Apr 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 requirements of 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(5) at the time of publication. Therefore, in order to ensure that we follow the proper procedures for notification in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(5), so that there is adequate opportunity to review and comment on the proposed rule, we are reopening the comment period for an additional 60 days. Information Requested We intend that any final action resulting from this proposed rule will be based on the best scientific and commercial data available and be as accurate and as effective as possible. Therefore, we request comments or information from other concerned governmental agencies, Native American tribes, the scientific community, industry, or any other interested parties concerning this proposed rule. Please see the Information Requested section of the September 15, 2015, proposed listing rule (80 FR 55304) for a list of the topics on which we particularly seek comment. For more background on our proposed rule, see the September 15, 2015, Federal Register (80 FR 55304), which is available at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov (see ADDRESSES). If you previously submitted comments or information on the proposed rule, please do not resubmit them. We have incorporated them into the public record, and we will fully consider them in our final rulemaking. Our final determination concerning this proposed rulemaking will take into consideration all written comments and any additional information we receive. Please note that submissions merely stating support for or opposition to the action under consideration without providing supporting information, although noted, will not be considered in making a determination, as section 4(b)(1)(A) of the Act directs that determinations as to whether any species is an endangered or threatened species must be made ‘‘solely on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available.’’ You may submit your comments and materials concerning the proposed rule by one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We request that you send comments only by the methods described in ADDRESSES. If you submit information via https:// www.regulations.gov, your entire submission—including any personal identifying information—will be posted on the Web site. If your submission is made via a hardcopy that includes personal identifying information, you PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 may request at the top of your document that we withhold this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We will post all hardcopy submissions on https://www.regulations.gov. Please include sufficient information with your comments to allow us to verify any scientific or commercial information you include. Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting documentation we used in preparing the proposed rule, will be available for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, during normal business hours, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tennessee Ecological Services Field Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Because we will consider all comments and information received during the public comment periods, our final determinations may differ from the proposal. Public Hearing Section 4(b)(5) of the Act provides for one or more public hearings on this proposal, if requested. Requests must be received by the date specified above in DATES. Such requests must be sent to the address shown in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. We will schedule public hearings on this proposed rule, if any are requested, and announce the dates, times, and places of those hearings, as well as how to obtain reasonable accommodations, in the Federal Register and local newspapers at least 15 days before the hearing. Authority: The authority for this action is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: April 5, 2016. Noah Matson, Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 72 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22041-22042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08615]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

[Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2015-0129; 4500030113]
RIN 1018-BA93


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species 
Status for Platanthera integrilabia (White Fringeless Orchid)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of the comment period.

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SUMMARY: On September 15, 2015, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
(Service), announced a proposed rule to list Platanthera integrilabia 
(white fringeless orchid), a plant species from Alabama, Georgia, 
Kentucky,

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Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as a threatened species 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We now 
announce that we are reopening the comment period for the proposed 
rule, in order to completely satisfy the notification requirements 
under the Act.

DATES: We will accept comments received or postmarked on or before June 
13, 2016. Comments submitted electronically using the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal (see ADDRESSES, below) must be received by 11:59 
p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. We must receive requests for 
public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT by May 31, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
    (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter FWS-R4-ES-2015-0129, 
which is the docket number for this rulemaking. Then, in the Search 
panel on the left side of the screen, under the Document Type heading, 
click on the Proposed Rules link to locate this document. You may 
submit a comment by clicking on ``Comment Now!''
    (2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public 
Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R4-ES-2015-0129; U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
    We request that you send comments only by the methods described 
above. We will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. This 
generally means that we will post any personal information you provide 
us (see Information Requested, below, for more information).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Jennings, Field Supervisor, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Tennessee Ecological Services Field Office, 
446 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501; by telephone 931-528-6481; or by 
facsimile 931-528-7075. Persons who use a telecommunications device for 
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 
800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On September 15, 2015, we published in the Federal Register a 
proposed rule to list Platanthera integrilabia (white fringeless 
orchid) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (80 FR 
55304). However, we have since determined that we did not completely 
satisfy the notice requirements of 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(5) at the time of 
publication. Therefore, in order to ensure that we follow the proper 
procedures for notification in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(5), so 
that there is adequate opportunity to review and comment on the 
proposed rule, we are reopening the comment period for an additional 60 
days.

Information Requested

    We intend that any final action resulting from this proposed rule 
will be based on the best scientific and commercial data available and 
be as accurate and as effective as possible. Therefore, we request 
comments or information from other concerned governmental agencies, 
Native American tribes, the scientific community, industry, or any 
other interested parties concerning this proposed rule. Please see the 
Information Requested section of the September 15, 2015, proposed 
listing rule (80 FR 55304) for a list of the topics on which we 
particularly seek comment.
    For more background on our proposed rule, see the September 15, 
2015, Federal Register (80 FR 55304), which is available at the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov (see ADDRESSES).
    If you previously submitted comments or information on the proposed 
rule, please do not resubmit them. We have incorporated them into the 
public record, and we will fully consider them in our final rulemaking. 
Our final determination concerning this proposed rulemaking will take 
into consideration all written comments and any additional information 
we receive.
    Please note that submissions merely stating support for or 
opposition to the action under consideration without providing 
supporting information, although noted, will not be considered in 
making a determination, as section 4(b)(1)(A) of the Act directs that 
determinations as to whether any species is an endangered or threatened 
species must be made ``solely on the basis of the best scientific and 
commercial data available.''
    You may submit your comments and materials concerning the proposed 
rule by one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We request that you 
send comments only by the methods described in ADDRESSES.
    If you submit information via https://www.regulations.gov, your 
entire submission--including any personal identifying information--will 
be posted on the Web site. If your submission is made via a hardcopy 
that includes personal identifying information, you may request at the 
top of your document that we withhold this information from public 
review. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We 
will post all hardcopy submissions on https://www.regulations.gov. 
Please include sufficient information with your comments to allow us to 
verify any scientific or commercial information you include.
    Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting 
documentation we used in preparing the proposed rule, will be available 
for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, 
during normal business hours, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Tennessee Ecological Services Field Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT).
    Because we will consider all comments and information received 
during the public comment periods, our final determinations may differ 
from the proposal.

Public Hearing

    Section 4(b)(5) of the Act provides for one or more public hearings 
on this proposal, if requested. Requests must be received by the date 
specified above in DATES. Such requests must be sent to the address 
shown in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. We will schedule public 
hearings on this proposed rule, if any are requested, and announce the 
dates, times, and places of those hearings, as well as how to obtain 
reasonable accommodations, in the Federal Register and local newspapers 
at least 15 days before the hearing.

    Authority:  The authority for this action is the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

    Dated: April 5, 2016.
Noah Matson,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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