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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Availability for Non-Exclusive,
Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive
Licensing of U.S. Provisional Patent
Application Concerning Ratchet Hook
Tourniquet
Department of the Army, DoD.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR
404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made
of the availability for licensing of the
invention set forth in U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Serial No. 61/
090,042 entitled ‘‘Ratchet Hook
Tourniquet,’’ filed August 19, 2008. The
United States Government, as
represented by the Secretary of the
Army, has rights in this invention.
ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army
Medical Research and Materiel
Command, ATTN: Command Judge
Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street,
Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702–
5012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine,
Patent Attorney, (301) 619–7808. For
licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of
Research & Technology Assessment,
(301) 619–6664, both at telefax (301)
619–5034.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
invention is an improvement of the
traditional ratchet tourniquet used to
stop uncontrollable bleeding from
gunshot wounds and blast injuries to
the arms and legs.
Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Availability of Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement for
Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline
Protection Project—General
Reevaluation Study: Borrow Sources
for 2010–2044, Ocean City, MD
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the
Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), has prepared a
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Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Atlantic
Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection
Project (Atlantic Coast Project). The
SEIS evaluated new borrow sources to
provide sand for routine periodic beach
nourishment of Ocean City, MD, for the
years 2010–2044. Existing borrow
sources in state waters are anticipated to
be exhausted after about 2010.
Between 6,800,000 and 15,000,000
cubic yards of sand would be needed
through 2044, depending on future
storm frequency and intensity. Three
offshore shoals in Federal waters are
proposed as sand sources: Weaver, Isle
of Wight, and ‘‘A.’’ Sand may also be
dredged from Shoal ‘‘B,’’ also known as
Bass Grounds or First Lump, in the
future, but only if its value as a fishing
ground declines substantially.
Guidelines to minimize long-term
impacts to the offshore shoals were
formulated in coordination with
resource agency personnel and
academic experts. Dredging would be
conducted in accordance with these
guidelines. Specific dredging plans
would be developed in coordination
with resource agencies prior to each
beach nourishment cycle.
Mr.
Christopher Spaur by mail at U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District,
Attn: Mr. Christopher Spaur, CENAB–
PL–P, P.O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD
21203–1715; or electronically at
christopher.c.spaur@usace.army.mil, or
by telephone at (410) 962–6134 or (800)
295–1610.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
Atlantic Coast Project is designed to
provide coastal flood and erosion
protection to Ocean City, MD against a
100-year storm on the Atlantic Ocean.
The Atlantic Coast of Maryland and
Assateague Island Virginia Feasibility
Report and Final Environmental Impact
Statement for the project was finalized
in August 1980. Subsequent
environmental documents were
prepared for the project in 1989
(Atlantic Coast of Maryland Hurricane
Protection Project Final General Design
Memorandum, Book 1 Main Report and
Environmental Assessment) and 1993
(Environmental Assessment for the Use
of Borrow Area No. 9 as Part of the
Periodic Renourishment and
Maintenance of the Atlantic Coast of
Maryland Shoreline Protection Project).
The project was completed in 1994.
Periodic nourishment and maintenance
of the beach are required to maintain the
design level of protection. Since 1998, a
period of few severe storms,
approximately 800,000 cubic yards of
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sand have been placed on Ocean City
beach every four years.
This Final SEIS documents findings
of investigations conducted to select
new borrow sources for the Atlantic
Coast Project through the remainder of
the project’s 50 year economic life.
Studies to develop the borrow plan were
conducted by USACE in partnership
with the Maryland Department of
Natural Resources (DNR), Minerals
Management Service (MMS), Ocean
City, and Worcester County. DNR is the
cost-sharing non-Federal sponsor of the
study with USACE; MMS is a
cooperating agency. A Notice of Intent
(NOI) to prepare a General Reevaluation
Report and Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement was
published in the Federal Register on
October 21, 2003 (68 FR 60095).
Coordination with resource agency
personnel, academic experts, and
fishermen was undertaken during plan
formulation. The USEPA listed the draft
SEIS among its weekly receipts in the
Federal Register on July 6, 2007 (72 FR
37006). An NOA was published in the
Federal Register on July 10, 2007 (72 FR
37518) by the Department of the Army
announcing release of the draft SEIS for
public and agency review. The comment
period closed August 28, 2007. A public
meeting for the draft SEIS was held in
Ocean City on July 25th, 2007. Written
and oral comments were received from
resource agencies and the public.
Principal among the agency comments
concerned potential impacts on
Assateague Island. Revisions were made
to the draft SEIS to provide additional
information to address these comments,
as well as provide updates and correct
minor information omissions. A
summary of these revisions is provided
in the final SEIS.
Offshore shoals are the most
appropriate sand sources for the project
since these contain large quantities of
suitable sand that can be cost-effectively
obtained. Offshore shoal borrow sources
in Federal waters that could provide up
to 15,000,000 cubic yards of sand
through 2044 were sought and
identified. Three offshore shoals were
selected and proposed as sand sources
based on engineering, environmental,
and economic screening criteria:
Weaver, Isle of Wight, and ‘‘A.’’ Sand at
Shoal ‘‘B,’’ also known as Bass Grounds
or First Lump is engineeringly and
economically suitable, however that
shoal is currently an important fishing
ground. Accordingly, Shoal ‘‘B’’ would
not be utilized unless future
reevaluation finds that its relative value
as a fishing ground has declined
substantially. Sub-areas on each shoal
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were delineated based on suitability of
sand for beach nourishment purposes.
Dredging guidelines to minimize longterm impacts to the offshore shoals were
formulated. No more than about 5% of
the total volume of any shoal would be
dredged. Dredging on any given shoal
would avoid the crest, be conducted
uniformly over a wide area, go no
deeper than ambient seafloor depths,
and preferentially dredge on the up and
downdrift ends of the shoal if suitable
sand is present there.
This Final SEIS documents the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) compliance for the proposed
new offshore shoal borrow sources and
supplements previous environmental
documents. Printed and electronic
copies of the Final SEIS can be obtained
from Christopher Spaur. You may view
the Final SEIS and related information
on the worldwide web at: https://
www.nab.usace.army.mil/PN/
CivilWorks.htm.
The Final SEIS has been prepared in
accordance with (1) The National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.), (2) regulations of the Council on
Environmental Quality for
implementing the procedural provisions
of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and
(3) USACE regulations for implementing
NEPA (ER–200–2–2).
Christopher C. Spaur,
Ecologist.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
Shoreline Protection for Flagler
County, FL
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
Cooperating Agency: City of Flagler
Beach, Flagler Beach, Florida.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Jacksonville District, U.S.
Army Corps (Corps) of Engineers
intends to prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for protection of 18-Miles of coastal
shoreline in Flagler County, FL. The
project is a cooperative effort between
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (lead
Federal agency) and City of Flagler
Beach (non-Federal sponsor and
cooperating agency).
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Ms. C. L. Brooks, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District,
Planning Division, Environmental
Section, P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, FL
32207.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. L.
Brooks at (904) 232–2130.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority
for the proposed study is House
Resolution 2676 adopted May 22, 2002.
A Reconnaissance Report completed in
March 2004 by the Corps, concluded
based on preliminary findings, there
was a federal interest in pursuing
shoreline protection for Flagler County,
FL.
Alternatives: Project’s alternatives
include no action and various levels of
protection along approximately 18 miles
of coastal shoreline with substantial
critically eroded areas. In addition to
various levels of beach nourishment and
periodic renourishment, the Corps will
consider other management measures
such as nearshore placement of sand,
breakwaters, submerged artificial reef,
groins, revetments, seawalls, dunes/
vegetation, change to the Coastal
Construction Control Line, relocation of
structures, moratorium on construction,
establish a no-growth program,
relocation of structures, flood proofing
of structures, and condemnation of
structures with land acquisition.
Issues: The EIS will consider impacts
on hardbottom communities, sea
grasses, protected species, shore
impacts, health and safety, water
quality, aesthetics and recreation, fish
and wildlife resources, cultural
resources, energy conservation, socioeconomic resources, navigation, and
other impacts identified through
scoping, public involvement and
interagency coordination.
Scoping: The scoping process will
involve Federal, State, County and
municipal agencies and other interested
persons and organizations. Any public
or agency scoping meeting will be
announced separately from this notice.
Public Involvement: We invite the
participation of affected Federal, State
and local agencies, affected NativeAmerican Tribes, and other interested
private organizations and individuals.
There will be a public meeting on the
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
following its preparation. The date,
time, and location will be announced.
Coordination: The proposed action is
being coordinated with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (FWS) [under
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
and the Fish and Wildlife and
Coordination Act] and with the National
Marine Fisheries Service [under the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
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Conservation and Management Act (on
Essential Fish Habitat) and Section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act]. The
proposed action is also being
coordinated with the Florida State
Historic Preservation Officer, the U.S.
Coast Guard, and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
Other Environmental Review and
Consultation: The proposed action
would involve evaluation for
compliance with guidelines pursuant to
Section 404(b)(1) of the Clean Water
Act, water quality certification
(application to the State of Florida)
pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act, certification of state lands,
easements, and rights-of-way, and
determination of Coastal Zone
Management Act Consistency.
Agency Role: As the cooperating
agency, non-Federal sponsor and
leading local expert, the City of Flagler
Beach will provide information and
assistance on the resources to be
impacted, mitigation measures and
alternatives. Other agencies having
either regulatory authority or special
expertise may also be invited to become
a cooperating agency in preparation of
the EIS.
Draft EIS Preparation: It is anticipated
that the Draft EIS will be available to the
public by December 2010. As the study
and EIS develop, additional information
will be posted under Flagler County on
the Jacksonville District’s
Environmental Documents Web page at:
https://planning.saj.usace.army.mil/
envdocs/envdocsb.htm. The status of
any Florida Department of
Environmental Protection application
submitted for permit of this action will
be posted on the Internet at: https://
www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/permitting/
permits.htm.
Dated: August 26, 2008.
Eric P. Summa,
Acting Chief, Environmental Branch.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Missouri River Recovery
Implementation Committee; Meeting
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with Section
5018 (b) of the Water Resources Act of
2007, announcement is made of the
following committee meeting:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers
Availability of Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
for Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project--General
Reevaluation Study: Borrow Sources for 2010-2044, Ocean City, MD
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Baltimore District, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE), has prepared a Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Atlantic Coast of
Maryland Shoreline Protection Project (Atlantic Coast Project). The
SEIS evaluated new borrow sources to provide sand for routine periodic
beach nourishment of Ocean City, MD, for the years 2010-2044. Existing
borrow sources in state waters are anticipated to be exhausted after
about 2010.
Between 6,800,000 and 15,000,000 cubic yards of sand would be
needed through 2044, depending on future storm frequency and intensity.
Three offshore shoals in Federal waters are proposed as sand sources:
Weaver, Isle of Wight, and ``A.'' Sand may also be dredged from Shoal
``B,'' also known as Bass Grounds or First Lump, in the future, but
only if its value as a fishing ground declines substantially.
Guidelines to minimize long-term impacts to the offshore shoals were
formulated in coordination with resource agency personnel and academic
experts. Dredging would be conducted in accordance with these
guidelines. Specific dredging plans would be developed in coordination
with resource agencies prior to each beach nourishment cycle.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Christopher Spaur by mail at U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Attn: Mr. Christopher
Spaur, CENAB-PL-P, P.O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203-1715; or
electronically at christopher.c.spaur@usace.army.mil, or by telephone
at (410) 962-6134 or (800) 295-1610.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic Coast Project is designed to
provide coastal flood and erosion protection to Ocean City, MD against
a 100-year storm on the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Coast of Maryland
and Assateague Island Virginia Feasibility Report and Final
Environmental Impact Statement for the project was finalized in August
1980. Subsequent environmental documents were prepared for the project
in 1989 (Atlantic Coast of Maryland Hurricane Protection Project Final
General Design Memorandum, Book 1 Main Report and Environmental
Assessment) and 1993 (Environmental Assessment for the Use of Borrow
Area No. 9 as Part of the Periodic Renourishment and Maintenance of the
Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project). The project
was completed in 1994. Periodic nourishment and maintenance of the
beach are required to maintain the design level of protection. Since
1998, a period of few severe storms, approximately 800,000 cubic yards
of sand have been placed on Ocean City beach every four years.
This Final SEIS documents findings of investigations conducted to
select new borrow sources for the Atlantic Coast Project through the
remainder of the project's 50 year economic life. Studies to develop
the borrow plan were conducted by USACE in partnership with the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Minerals Management
Service (MMS), Ocean City, and Worcester County. DNR is the cost-
sharing non-Federal sponsor of the study with USACE; MMS is a
cooperating agency. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a General
Reevaluation Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement was
published in the Federal Register on October 21, 2003 (68 FR 60095).
Coordination with resource agency personnel, academic experts, and
fishermen was undertaken during plan formulation. The USEPA listed the
draft SEIS among its weekly receipts in the Federal Register on July 6,
2007 (72 FR 37006). An NOA was published in the Federal Register on
July 10, 2007 (72 FR 37518) by the Department of the Army announcing
release of the draft SEIS for public and agency review. The comment
period closed August 28, 2007. A public meeting for the draft SEIS was
held in Ocean City on July 25th, 2007. Written and oral comments were
received from resource agencies and the public. Principal among the
agency comments concerned potential impacts on Assateague Island.
Revisions were made to the draft SEIS to provide additional information
to address these comments, as well as provide updates and correct minor
information omissions. A summary of these revisions is provided in the
final SEIS.
Offshore shoals are the most appropriate sand sources for the
project since these contain large quantities of suitable sand that can
be cost-effectively obtained. Offshore shoal borrow sources in Federal
waters that could provide up to 15,000,000 cubic yards of sand through
2044 were sought and identified. Three offshore shoals were selected
and proposed as sand sources based on engineering, environmental, and
economic screening criteria: Weaver, Isle of Wight, and ``A.'' Sand at
Shoal ``B,'' also known as Bass Grounds or First Lump is engineeringly
and economically suitable, however that shoal is currently an important
fishing ground. Accordingly, Shoal ``B'' would not be utilized unless
future reevaluation finds that its relative value as a fishing ground
has declined substantially. Sub-areas on each shoal
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were delineated based on suitability of sand for beach nourishment
purposes.
Dredging guidelines to minimize long-term impacts to the offshore
shoals were formulated. No more than about 5% of the total volume of
any shoal would be dredged. Dredging on any given shoal would avoid the
crest, be conducted uniformly over a wide area, go no deeper than
ambient seafloor depths, and preferentially dredge on the up and
downdrift ends of the shoal if suitable sand is present there.
This Final SEIS documents the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) compliance for the proposed new offshore shoal borrow sources
and supplements previous environmental documents. Printed and
electronic copies of the Final SEIS can be obtained from Christopher
Spaur. You may view the Final SEIS and related information on the
worldwide web at: https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/PN/CivilWorks.htm.
The Final SEIS has been prepared in accordance with (1) The
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), (2) regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality
for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-
1508), and (3) USACE regulations for implementing NEPA (ER-200-2-2).
Christopher C. Spaur,
Ecologist.
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