Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Characterization Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, 40925-40926 [2011-17455]

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After receiving DOT certification, the laboratory will be included in the monthly list of HHScertified laboratories and participate in the NLCP certification maintenance program. Dated: July 6, 2011. Kathleen G. Milenkowic, Acting Director, Office of Management, Technology, and Operations, SAMHSA. [FR Doc. 2011–17409 Filed 7–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–20–P PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40925 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement [Docket No. BOEM–2011–0053] Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Characterization Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), Interior. ACTION: Notice of the availability of an environmental assessment. AGENCY: BOEMRE has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) considering the environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects of issuing renewable energy leases (which includes reasonably foreseeable site characterization activities—geophysical, geotechnical, archeological, and biological surveys—on those leases) in identified Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The draft EA also considers the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects associated with the approval of site assessment activities (including the installation and operation of meteorological towers and buoys) on the leases that may be issued. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the availability of the draft EA for review and comment. Public comments on the draft EA will be considered in the preparation of the final EA and determination of whether a Finding of No Significant Impact would be appropriate, or whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) would need to be prepared. The draft EA can be accessed online at: https:// www.boemre.gov/offshore/ RenewableEnergy/ SmartFromTheStart.htm. SUMMARY: Authority: This Notice of Availability (NOA) of an EA is published pursuant to 43 CFR 46.305. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Morin, BOEMRE Office of Offshore Alternative Energy Programs, 381 Elden Street, MS 4090, Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817, (703) 787–1340 or michelle.morin@boemre.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 23, 2010, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the ‘‘Smart from the Start’’ renewable energy initiative to accelerate the responsible development of renewable energy resources on the Atlantic OCS. One of the focuses of the initiative is the E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1 40926 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 133 / Tuesday, July 12, 2011 / Notices identification and refinement of WEAs (areas on the OCS that appear to be suitable for renewable energy development), within which BOEMRE will focus its leasing efforts. In consultation with other Federal agencies and BOEMRE’s Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Forces, BOEMRE identified WEAs offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. On February 9, 2011, BOEMRE identified these WEAs in a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EA for MidAtlantic WEAs (76 FR 7226), which requested public input with regard to the identification of the important environmental issues associated with leasing and site assessment within the identified WEAs, and alternatives to be considered in the EA. BOEMRE considered these public comments in drafting the alternatives and assessing the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts associated with each. Comments received in response to the NOI can be viewed at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket ID BOEM–2010–0077. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Comments Federal, state, and local government agencies, tribal governments, and other interested parties are requested to submit their written comments on the draft EA in one of the following ways: 1. Electronically: https:// www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter BOEM– 2011–0053, then click ‘‘search.’’ Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this document. 2. In written form, delivered by hand or by mail, enclosed in an envelope labeled ‘‘Comments on Mid Atlantic WEA Draft EA’’ to Program Manager, Office of Offshore Alternative Energy Programs (MS 4090), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Comments should be submitted no later than August 11, 2011. All written comments received during the comment period will be made available to the public and considered during preparation of the final EA. Dated: June 8, 2011. Robert P. LaBelle, Acting Associate Director for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2011–17455 Filed 7–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jul 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–ES–2011–N129; 40120–1112– 0000–F5] Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that allows such activities. The ESA requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: We must receive written data or comments on the applications at the address given below, by August 11, 2011. SUMMARY: Documents and other information submitted with the applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to the following office within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 (Attn: Cameron Shaw, Permit Coordinator). 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40925-40926]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17455]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement

[Docket No. BOEM-2011-0053]


Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Characterization 
Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore New 
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement 
(BOEMRE), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of the availability of an environmental assessment.

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SUMMARY: BOEMRE has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) 
considering the environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects of 
issuing renewable energy leases (which includes reasonably foreseeable 
site characterization activities--geophysical, geotechnical, 
archeological, and biological surveys--on those leases) in identified 
Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and 
Virginia. The draft EA also considers the reasonably foreseeable 
environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects associated with the 
approval of site assessment activities (including the installation and 
operation of meteorological towers and buoys) on the leases that may be 
issued.
    The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the 
availability of the draft EA for review and comment. Public comments on 
the draft EA will be considered in the preparation of the final EA and 
determination of whether a Finding of No Significant Impact would be 
appropriate, or whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) would 
need to be prepared. The draft EA can be accessed online at: https://www.boemre.gov/offshore/RenewableEnergy/SmartFromTheStart.htm.

    Authority:  This Notice of Availability (NOA) of an EA is 
published pursuant to 43 CFR 46.305.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Morin, BOEMRE Office of 
Offshore Alternative Energy Programs, 381 Elden Street, MS 4090, 
Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817, (703) 787-1340 or 
michelle.morin@boemre.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 23, 2010, Secretary of the 
Interior Ken Salazar announced the ``Smart from the Start'' renewable 
energy initiative to accelerate the responsible development of 
renewable energy resources on the Atlantic OCS. One of the focuses of 
the initiative is the

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identification and refinement of WEAs (areas on the OCS that appear to 
be suitable for renewable energy development), within which BOEMRE will 
focus its leasing efforts. In consultation with other Federal agencies 
and BOEMRE's Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Forces, BOEMRE 
identified WEAs offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. 
On February 9, 2011, BOEMRE identified these WEAs in a Notice of Intent 
(NOI) to prepare an EA for Mid-Atlantic WEAs (76 FR 7226), which 
requested public input with regard to the identification of the 
important environmental issues associated with leasing and site 
assessment within the identified WEAs, and alternatives to be 
considered in the EA. BOEMRE considered these public comments in 
drafting the alternatives and assessing the reasonably foreseeable 
environmental impacts associated with each. Comments received in 
response to the NOI can be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for Docket ID BOEM-2010-0077.

Comments

    Federal, state, and local government agencies, tribal governments, 
and other interested parties are requested to submit their written 
comments on the draft EA in one of the following ways:
    1. Electronically: https://www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled 
``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter BOEM-2011-0053, then click ``search.'' 
Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view supporting 
and related materials available for this document.
    2. In written form, delivered by hand or by mail, enclosed in an 
envelope labeled ``Comments on Mid Atlantic WEA Draft EA'' to Program 
Manager, Office of Offshore Alternative Energy Programs (MS 4090), 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, 381 
Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817.
    Comments should be submitted no later than August 11, 2011. All 
written comments received during the comment period will be made 
available to the public and considered during preparation of the final 
EA.

    Dated: June 8, 2011.
Robert P. LaBelle,
Acting Associate Director for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management.
[FR Doc. 2011-17455 Filed 7-11-11; 8:45 am]
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