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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
II. Method of Collection
Office of the Secretary
The form can be submitted via the
Internet or paper format.
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; DOC National
Environmental Policy Act
Environmental Questionnaire and
Checklist
III. Data
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office
of Administrative Services, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before May 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Genevieve Walker, NEPA
Coordinator, (202) 482–2345, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Room 1036,
1400 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at gwalker@doc.gov).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Department of Commerce (DOC)
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Environmental Questionnaire
and Checklist (EQC) was developed to
assist DOC in complying with NEPA by
facilitating the collection of data
concerning potential environmental
impacts, streamlining the collection of
that data, and maintaining consistency
in quality and quantity of information
received.
The EQC address a diverse range of
potential environmental issues covered
under Federal environmental laws and
regulations, and will allow DOC
reviewers to rapidly review
infrastructure projects, facilitate in
evaluating the potential environmental
impacts of a project, and help in
determining the appropriate level of
documentation (Categorical Exclusion,
Environmental Assessment, or
Environmental Impact Statement)
necessary to comply with NEPA.
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OMB Control Number: 0690–0028.
Form Number(s): CD–593.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; Not-for-profit
institutions; Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
200.
Estimated Time per Response: 2
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 400.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: March 11, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–5729 Filed 3–15–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XS00
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Recovery Plans; Recovery Plan for the
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
AGENCIES: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce; Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), Interior.
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ACTION: Notice of availability; request
for comments.
SUMMARY: We, NMFS and USFWS,
announce the availability for public
review of the draft Bi-National Recovery
Plan (Plan) for the Kemp’s Ridley Sea
Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii). The
Kemp’s Ridley Recovery Plan is a binational plan developed by the NMFS
and USFWS and the Secretary of
Environment and Natural Resources,
Mexico. We are soliciting review and
comment on the Plan from the public
and all interested parties, including
state and local governments. We will
consider all substantive comments
received during the review period
before submitting the Plan for final
approval.
DATES: Comments on the draft Plan
must be received by close of business on
May 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send comments by any one
of the following methods:
(1) Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic comments via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal https://
www.regulations.gov.
(2) Mail: NMFS Deputy Chief
Endangered Species Division, Attn:
Draft Bi-National Kemp’s Ridley
Recovery Plan, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries
Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(3) Fax: 301–713–0376, Attn: NMFS
Deputy Chief Endangered Species
Division
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Therese Conant (ph. 301–713–1401, fax
301–713–0376) or Tom Shearer (ph.
361–994–9005, fax 361–994–8626).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Availability of the Draft Recovery Plan
Interested persons may obtain the
Plan for review on the Internet at https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/recovery/
plans.htm or https://www.fws.gov/
kempsridley/ or by contacting Therese
Conant or Tom Shearer [see FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT].
Background
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
(15 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that
NMFS and USFWS develop and
implement recovery plans for the
conservation and survival of threatened
and endangered species under their
jurisdiction, unless it is determined that
such plans would not promote the
conservation of the species. This Plan
discusses the natural history, current
status, and the known and potential
threats to the Kemp’s ridley. The Plan
lays out a recovery strategy to address
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; DOC National
Environmental Policy Act Environmental Questionnaire and Checklist
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Administrative Services,
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet
at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to Genevieve Walker, NEPA Coordinator, (202) 482-2345, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Room 1036, 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at gwalker@doc.gov).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Department of Commerce (DOC) National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Environmental Questionnaire and Checklist (EQC) was developed to
assist DOC in complying with NEPA by facilitating the collection of
data concerning potential environmental impacts, streamlining the
collection of that data, and maintaining consistency in quality and
quantity of information received.
The EQC address a diverse range of potential environmental issues
covered under Federal environmental laws and regulations, and will
allow DOC reviewers to rapidly review infrastructure projects,
facilitate in evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a
project, and help in determining the appropriate level of documentation
(Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, or Environmental
Impact Statement) necessary to comply with NEPA.
II. Method of Collection
The form can be submitted via the Internet or paper format.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0690-0028.
Form Number(s): CD-593.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions; Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 400.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: March 11, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-5729 Filed 3-15-10; 8:45 am]
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