Nominations for Membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel, 51353-51354 [2011-21116]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2011 / Notices Background Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) directs the Secretary of Commerce to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional taking of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a military readiness activity if certain findings are made and regulations are issued. Authorization may be granted for periods of five years or less if NMFS finds that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s), and will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for certain subsistence uses. In addition, NMFS must prescribe regulations that include permissible methods of taking and other means effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the species and its habitat, and on the availability of the species for subsistence uses, paying particular attention to rookeries, mating grounds, and areas of similar significance. The regulations also must include requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. Regulations governing the taking of marine mammals incidental to the U.S. Navy’s operation of SURTASS LFA sonar were published on August 21, 2007 (72 FR 46846) and remain in effect through August 15, 2012. They are codified at 50 CFR part 216 subpart Q. These regulations include mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements for the incidental taking of marine mammals by the SURTASS LFA sonar system. For detailed information on this action, please refer to the August 21, 2007 Federal Register document and 50 CFR part 216 subpart Q. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Summary of LOA Request NMFS received an application from the U.S. Navy for four LOAs, one covering the USNS VICTORIOUS (T– AGOS 19), one covering the USNS ABLE (T–AGOS 20), one covering the USNS EFFECTIVE (T–AGOS 21), and one covering the USNS IMPECCABLE (T–AGOS 23), under the regulations issued on August 21, 2007 (72 FR 46846). (Note: The R/V CORY CHOUEST has been retired and has been replaced by the USNS ABLE.) The Navy requested that these LOAs become effective on August 16, 2011. The application requested authorization, for a period not to exceed one year, to take, by harassment, marine mammals incidental to employment of the SURTASS LFA sonar system for training, testing and routine military operations on the aforementioned ships VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:04 Aug 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 in areas of the Pacific Ocean, as described in the 2007 regulations. Monitoring and Reporting In compliance with NMFS’ 2007 SURTASS LFA sonar regulations, the Navy submitted an annual report (No. 3) for SURTASS LFA sonar operations during 2009–2010. The Navy also submitted a comprehensive report on SURTASS LFA sonar operations and the mitigation and monitoring activities conducted under the LOAs issued under its previous rule for the 2002 through 2007 period. A copy of these reports can be viewed and/or downloaded at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental.htm#applications. Based on these reports, the Navy has conducted the specified activities in the manner described in the regulations and LOAs, and has implemented the required mitigation and monitoring measures. Additionally, marine mammal detections and behavioral observations suggest that the actual impacts of SURTASS LFA sonar operation and training fall within the scope and nature of those analyzed and anticipated by the regulations and LOAs. In accordance with the current SURTASS LFA sonar regulations (50 CFR 216.186), the Navy has submitted classified quarterly mission reports. Under the first three LOA periods in the current rule, the Navy has not exceeded the take authorized by NMFS. Based on the submitted quarterly reports for the 2010 LOAs, NMFS does not expect the Navy to exceed authorized take (requested and authorized) based on the Navy’s 2010 application. The annual report (No. 4) for the 2010–2011 LOAs is due on September 30, 2011. Upon receipt, NMFS will post this annual report at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ permits/incidental.htm#applications. Authorization NMFS has issued four LOAs to the U.S. Navy, authorizing the incidental harassment of marine mammals, incidental to operating the four SURTASS LFA sonar systems for training, testing and routine military operations. Issuance of these four LOAs is based on findings, described in the preamble to the final rule (72 FR 46846, August 21, 2007) and supported by information contained in the Navy’s required reports on SURTASS LFA sonar, that the activities described under these four LOAs will have no more than a negligible impact on marine mammal stocks and will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the affected marine mammal stocks for subsistence uses. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51353 These LOAs remain valid through August 15, 2012, provided the Navy remains in conformance with the conditions of the regulations and the LOAs, and the mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements described in 50 CFR 216.184–216.186 (72 FR 46846, August 21, 2007) and in the LOAs are undertaken. Dated: August 12, 2011. James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–21110 Filed 8–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Nominations for Membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) is soliciting nominations for new members. DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than September 15, 2011. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted via e-mail to CDR Stephen D. Martin, U.S. Navy, at stephen.d.martin@navy.mil. Contact Information: Office of Naval Research, 875 North Randolph Street Suite 1425, Attn: ONR Code 322B Room 1075, Arlington, VA 22203, telephone 703–696–4395. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Charles L. Vincent, Office of Naval Research, 875 North Randolph Street Suite 1425, Arlington, VA 22203–1995, telephone 703–696–4120. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ORAP is a statutorily mandated federal advisory committee that provides senior advice to the National Ocean Research Leadership Council (NORLC), the governing body of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP). Under the National Ocean Policy, the National Ocean Council (NOC) Deputy-level Committee has assumed the responsibilities of the NORLC. ORAP provides independent advice and guidance to the NOC. The NOC routinely provides guidance and direction on the areas for which it seeks advice and recommendations from ORAP. ORAP also advises on selection of projects and allocation of funds for NOPP. Panel Member Duties and Responsibilities: Members of the panel SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 51354 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2011 / Notices represent the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, ocean industries, state governments, academia and others, including individuals who are eminent in the fields of marine science, marine policy, or related fields, including ocean resource management. Members are appointed annually and may serve a term of four years, and are not normally compensated except for travel expenses and per diem while away from their homes in performance of services for the panel. The panel meets for at least one twoday public meeting per year, but possibly meets three times per year, on dates agreeable by the panel members; attendance at meetings is expected. Intercessional activities not involving formal decisions or recommendations may be carried out electronically, and the panel may establish sub-panels composed of less than full membership to carry out panel duties. Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals (including one’s self) for membership on the panel. Nominated individuals should have extended expertise and experience in the field of ocean science and/or ocean resource management. Nominations should be identified by name, occupation, position, address, telephone number, email address, and a brief paragraph describing their qualifications in the context of the ORAP Charter, that can be found on-line at (https://www.nopp.org/ committees/orap/), and ability to represent a stakeholder group. Nominations should also include a ´ ´ resume or curriculum vitae. Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Submit nominations via email to CDR Stephen Martin (stephen.d.martin@navy.mil) no later than September 15, 2011. ORAP nomination committees under the direction of the National Ocean Council will evaluate the nominees identified by respondents to this Federal Register notice and down-select to a short-list of available candidates (150% of the available open positions for consideration). These selected candidates will be required to fill-out the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Report’’ OGE form 450. This confidential form will allow Government officials to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between a person’s public responsibilities and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by federal regulation. The form and additional guidance may be viewed at: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:04 Aug 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 (https://www.usoge.gov/forms/ oge450_pdf/oge450_automated.pdf). In accordance with section 7903 of title 10, United States Code, the shortlist of candidates will then be submitted for approval by the Secretaries of the Navy and Defense who are the appointing officials for their consideration. At this time, six openings are envisioned on the Panel and the final set of nominees will seek to balance a range of geographic and sector representation and experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Successful nominees must provide detailed information required to evaluate potential conflicts of interest. Typically the time required to achieve the final appointments to the Panel is 10–12 months. Members of the Panel serve as Special Government Employees who volunteer their time but whose travel costs for Panel business is provided by the Government. ORAP is a Federal Advisory Committee and operates under the principles of open and transparent development of advice to the government. The selection of new panel members will be based on the nominee’s qualifications to provide senior advice to the NOC; the availability of the potential panel member to fully participate in the panel meetings; absence of any conflict of interest or appearance of lack of impartiality, and lack of bias; the candidates’ areas of expertise and professional qualifications; and achieving an overall balance of different perspectives, geographic representation, and expertise on the panel. Dated: August 11, 2011. J. M. Beal Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–21116 Filed 8–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests Department of Education. ACTION: Comment Request. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 160 (Thursday, August 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51353-51354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21116]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy


Nominations for Membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) is soliciting 
nominations for new members.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than September 15, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted via e-mail to CDR Stephen D. 
Martin, U.S. Navy, at stephen.d.martin@navy.mil.
    Contact Information: Office of Naval Research, 875 North Randolph 
Street Suite 1425, Attn: ONR Code 322B Room 1075, Arlington, VA 22203, 
telephone 703-696-4395.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Charles L. Vincent, Office of 
Naval Research, 875 North Randolph Street Suite 1425, Arlington, VA 
22203-1995, telephone 703-696-4120.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ORAP is a statutorily mandated federal 
advisory committee that provides senior advice to the National Ocean 
Research Leadership Council (NORLC), the governing body of the National 
Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP). Under the National Ocean 
Policy, the National Ocean Council (NOC) Deputy-level Committee has 
assumed the responsibilities of the NORLC. ORAP provides independent 
advice and guidance to the NOC. The NOC routinely provides guidance and 
direction on the areas for which it seeks advice and recommendations 
from ORAP. ORAP also advises on selection of projects and allocation of 
funds for NOPP.
    Panel Member Duties and Responsibilities: Members of the panel

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represent the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of 
Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, ocean industries, state 
governments, academia and others, including individuals who are eminent 
in the fields of marine science, marine policy, or related fields, 
including ocean resource management. Members are appointed annually and 
may serve a term of four years, and are not normally compensated except 
for travel expenses and per diem while away from their homes in 
performance of services for the panel.
    The panel meets for at least one two-day public meeting per year, 
but possibly meets three times per year, on dates agreeable by the 
panel members; attendance at meetings is expected. Intercessional 
activities not involving formal decisions or recommendations may be 
carried out electronically, and the panel may establish sub-panels 
composed of less than full membership to carry out panel duties.
    Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate 
qualified individuals (including one's self) for membership on the 
panel. Nominated individuals should have extended expertise and 
experience in the field of ocean science and/or ocean resource 
management. Nominations should be identified by name, occupation, 
position, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and a brief 
paragraph describing their qualifications in the context of the ORAP 
Charter, that can be found on-line at (https://www.nopp.org/committees/orap/), and ability to represent a stakeholder group. Nominations 
should also include a r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae.
    Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Submit nominations 
via e-mail to CDR Stephen Martin (stephen.d.martin@navy.mil) no later 
than September 15, 2011. ORAP nomination committees under the direction 
of the National Ocean Council will evaluate the nominees identified by 
respondents to this Federal Register notice and down-select to a short-
list of available candidates (150% of the available open positions for 
consideration). These selected candidates will be required to fill-out 
the ``Confidential Financial Disclosure Report'' OGE form 450. This 
confidential form will allow Government officials to determine whether 
there is a statutory conflict between a person's public 
responsibilities and private interests and activities, or the 
appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by federal regulation. 
The form and additional guidance may be viewed at: (https://www.usoge.gov/forms/oge450_pdf/oge450_automated.pdf).
    In accordance with section 7903 of title 10, United States Code, 
the short-list of candidates will then be submitted for approval by the 
Secretaries of the Navy and Defense who are the appointing officials 
for their consideration. At this time, six openings are envisioned on 
the Panel and the final set of nominees will seek to balance a range of 
geographic and sector representation and experience. Applicants must be 
U.S. citizens. Successful nominees must provide detailed information 
required to evaluate potential conflicts of interest. Typically the 
time required to achieve the final appointments to the Panel is 10-12 
months. Members of the Panel serve as Special Government Employees who 
volunteer their time but whose travel costs for Panel business is 
provided by the Government. ORAP is a Federal Advisory Committee and 
operates under the principles of open and transparent development of 
advice to the government.
    The selection of new panel members will be based on the nominee's 
qualifications to provide senior advice to the NOC; the availability of 
the potential panel member to fully participate in the panel meetings; 
absence of any conflict of interest or appearance of lack of 
impartiality, and lack of bias; the candidates' areas of expertise and 
professional qualifications; and achieving an overall balance of 
different perspectives, geographic representation, and expertise on the 
panel.

    Dated: August 11, 2011.
J. M. Beal
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, 
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-21116 Filed 8-17-11; 8:45 am]
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