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1999), NMFS reviewed the information
contained in NSF’s EA and determined
that the NSF EA accurately and
completely describes the proposed
action alternative, and the potential
impacts on marine mammals,
endangered species, and other marine
life that could be impacted by the
preferred alternative and the other
alternatives. Accordingly, NMFS
adopted the NSF EA under 40 CFR
1506.3 and made its own FONSI. The
NMFS FONSI also took into
consideration additional mitigation
measures that are not in NSF’s EA.
Therefore, because the actions described
in that EA are similar in context and
intensity to the current seismic activity
by SIO, it is not necessary for NMFS to
issue a new EA, a supplemental EA or
an environmental impact statement for
the issuance of an IHA to SIO for this
activity. A copy of the EA and previous
FONSI for this activity is available upon
request. A copy of the NSF EA for this
activity is available upon request (see
ADDRESSES).
Conclusions
NMFS has determined that the impact
of conducting the seismic survey in the
SPO may result, at worst, in a temporary
modification in behavior of small
numbers of certain species of marine
mammals. This activity is expected to
result in no more than a negligible
impact on the affected species or stocks.
For reasons stated previously in this
document, this determination is
supported by: (1) the likelihood that,
given advance notice through relatively
slow ship speed and ramp-up, marine
mammals are expected to move away
from a noise source that is annoying
before it becomes potentially injurious;
(2) recent research that indicates that
TTS is unlikely (at least in delphinids)
until levels closer to 200–205 dB re 1
microPa are reached rather than 180 dB
re 1 microPa; (3) the fact that 200–205
dB isopleths would be well within 100
m (328 ft) of the vessel even in shallow
water; and (4) the likelihood that marine
mammal detection in the safety zone by
trained observers is close to 100 percent
during daytime and remains high at
night to the short distance from the
seismic vessel. As a result, no take by
injury or death is anticipated or
authorized, and the potential for
temporary or permanent hearing
impairment is very low and would be
avoided through the incorporation of
the required mitigation measures
mentioned in this document.
While the number of potential
incidental harassment takes will depend
on the distribution and abundance of
marine mammals in the vicinity of the
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survey activity, the number of potential
harassment takings is estimated to be
small. In addition, the proposed seismic
program will not interfere with any
known legal subsistence hunts, since
seismic operations will not take place in
subsistence whaling and sealing areas
and will not affect marine mammals
used for subsistence purposes.
Authorization
On this date, NMFS issues an IHA to
SIO to take marine mammals, by Level
B harassment, incidental to conducting
seismic surveys in the SPO for a 1–year
period, provided the mitigation,
monitoring, and reporting requirements
are undertaken.
Dated: December 12, 2006.
Donna Wieting,
Deputy Director, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
DoD Task Force on Mental Health
Meeting
Office of the Assistant
Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs);
DoD.
ACTION: Notice of meeting change.
AGENCY:
This notice updates the
previous notice, ‘‘Notice of Open
Meeting’’ published on December 6,
2006 (71 FR 70743). In accordance with
section 10(a)(2) of Public Law 92–463,
the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
announcement is made of the following
meeting.
Name of Committee: DoD Task Force
on Mental Health, a Subcommittee of
the Defense Health Board.
Dates: December 18, 2006
(Afternoon—Open Session), December
19, 2006 (Morning—Open Session),
December 20, 2006 (Morning and
Afternoon—Open Session).
Times: 1300–1500 hours (18
December), 0800–1100 hours (19
December), 0800–1700 hours (20
December).
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City,
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, VA.
Agenda: The purpose of the meeting
is to obtain, review, and evaluate
information related to the Mental Health
Task Force’s congressionally-directed
task of assessing the efficacy of mental
health services provided to members of
the Armed Forces by the Department of
Defense. The Task Force members will
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receive briefings on topics related to
mental health concerns among military
service members and mental health care
delivery. The Task Force will hold a
‘‘Town Hall Meeting’’ session to hear
concerns from the Washington, DC
metro area active Duty Military,
National Guard and Reserve, and
Veterans communities and conduct
executive working sessions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colonel Roger Gibson, Executive
Secretary, Defense Health Board,
Skyline One, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite
810, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 681–
3279, ext. 123.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
afternoon session on December 18, the
morning session on December 19, and
both morning and afternoon sessions on
December 20, 2006 will be open to the
public in accordance with Section
552b(b) of Title 5, U.S.C., specifically
subparagraph (1) thereof an Title 5,
U.S.C., appendix 1, subsection 10(d).
Open sessions of the meeting will be
limited by space accommodations. Any
interested person may attend, appear
before or file statements with the Board
at the time and in the manner permitted
by the Board.
Dated: December 13, 2006.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
DoD Task Force on Mental Health Meeting
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs);
DoD.
ACTION: Notice of meeting change.
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SUMMARY: This notice updates the previous notice, ``Notice of Open
Meeting'' published on December 6, 2006 (71 FR 70743). In accordance
with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, announcement is made of the following meeting.
Name of Committee: DoD Task Force on Mental Health, a Subcommittee
of the Defense Health Board.
Dates: December 18, 2006 (Afternoon--Open Session), December 19,
2006 (Morning--Open Session), December 20, 2006 (Morning and
Afternoon--Open Session).
Times: 1300-1500 hours (18 December), 0800-1100 hours (19
December), 0800-1700 hours (20 December).
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, VA.
Agenda: The purpose of the meeting is to obtain, review, and
evaluate information related to the Mental Health Task Force's
congressionally-directed task of assessing the efficacy of mental
health services provided to members of the Armed Forces by the
Department of Defense. The Task Force members will receive briefings on
topics related to mental health concerns among military service members
and mental health care delivery. The Task Force will hold a ``Town Hall
Meeting'' session to hear concerns from the Washington, DC metro area
active Duty Military, National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans
communities and conduct executive working sessions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colonel Roger Gibson, Executive
Secretary, Defense Health Board, Skyline One, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite
810, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 681-3279, ext. 123.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The afternoon session on December 18, the
morning session on December 19, and both morning and afternoon sessions
on December 20, 2006 will be open to the public in accordance with
Section 552b(b) of Title 5, U.S.C., specifically subparagraph (1)
thereof an Title 5, U.S.C., appendix 1, subsection 10(d). Open sessions
of the meeting will be limited by space accommodations. Any interested
person may attend, appear before or file statements with the Board at
the time and in the manner permitted by the Board.
Dated: December 13, 2006.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 06-9762 Filed 12-18-06; 8:45 am]
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