Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program Leasing for Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing Offshore Florida, 24734-24735 [2012-9983]

Download as PDF 24734 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Notices tribal gaming facilities are properly licensed by the tribes. Respondents: Indian tribal gaming operations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 565. Estimated Annual Responses: 75. Estimated Time per Response: The range of time can vary from 2 burden hours to 10 burden hours for one item. Frequency of Response: Varies. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: $13,125. Paxton Myers, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2012–9922 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7565–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–MWR–INDU–0312–8330; 6065–4000– 409] Final White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service announces the availability of the Final White-tailed Deer Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana. SUMMARY: The Final White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (Plan/EIS) will remain available for public review for 30 days following the publishing of the notice of availability in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency. ADDRESSES: The Plan/EIS is available via the Internet through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site (https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/INDU); click on the link for the Plan/EIS. You may also obtain a copy of the Plan/EIS by sending a request to Randy Knutson, Wildlife Biologist, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 1100 North Mineral Springs Road, Porter, Indiana 46304; telephone 219–395–1550. A copy may also be picked-up in person at the National Lakeshore’s headquarters at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Constantine Dillon, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, at the address above or by telephone at 219–395–1699. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Plan/ EIS describes four alternatives for the pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Apr 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 management of deer at the National Lakeshore. Action is needed at this time to ensure that the local deer population does not become a dominant force that negatively influences ecosystem components within the National Lakeshore, such as sensitive vegetation or other wildlife. Impacts to these National Lakeshore resources would compromise its purpose to preserve the exceptional biodiversity found within its boundaries. The National Lakeshore staff currently implements resource management actions to protect other resources but no specific deer management plan exists. Under Alternative A (no action), current deer management actions (including limited fencing, limited use of repellents, and inventorying and monitoring efforts) would continue; no new deer management actions would be taken. Alternative B would include all actions described under Alternative A, but would also incorporate non-lethal actions to possibly reduce deer numbers in the lakeshore. The additional actions would include the construction of additional small- and new large-scale exclosures, more extensive use of repellents in areas where fenced exclosures would not be appropriate or feasible, and phasing in reproductive control of does when there is a federally approved fertility control agent for application to free-ranging populations that provides multi-year (three to five years) efficacy for does. Alternative C would include all actions described under Alternative A, but would also incorporate a direct reduction of the deer herd size through sharpshooting and capture/euthanasia, where appropriate. Alternative D (the preferred alternative) would also include all the actions described under Alternative A, but would incorporate a combination of specific lethal and non-lethal actions from Alternatives B and C. These actions would include the reduction of the deer herd through sharpshooting, in combination with capture/euthanasia and phasing in reproductive control of does (as described in alternative B) for longer-term maintenance of lower herd numbers when there is a federally approved fertility control agent for application to free-ranging populations that provides multi-year (three to five years) efficacy for does. The potential environmental consequences of the alternatives are addressed for vegetation, soils and water quality, white-tailed deer, other wildlife and wildlife habitat, sensitive and rare species, archeological resources, cultural landscapes, visitor use and experience, social values, visitor and employee health and safety, PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 soundscapes, socioeconomic conditions, and National Lakeshore management and operations. Dated: March 26, 2012. Michael T. Reynolds, Regional Director, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2012–9972 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–FH–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [Docket No. BOEM–2012–0011] Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program Leasing for Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing Offshore Florida Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment. AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) considering the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects of issuing a lease in Official Protraction Diagram NG 17– 06, Blocks 7003, 7053, and 7054, offshore Florida. The proposed lease would authorize technology testing activities, including the installation, operation, relocation, and decommissioning of technology testing facilities. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the availability of the EA for review and to solicit public comments on the EA. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1), which is a section in the regulations implementing section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 470f, BOEM has made a finding of ‘‘no historic properties affected’’ for this proposed project. The finding and supporting documentation have been submitted to the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and are included in the EA for public inspection. BOEM will conduct a public information session at the following location and time to explain the proposed activities and provide additional opportunities for public input on the EA: Broward County Main Library, 100 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301–7528, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 2 p.m. The EA and information on the public session can be found online at: https:// www.boem.gov/Renewable-EnergyProgram/State-Activities/Florida.aspx. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 24735 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Notices Authority: This Notice of the Availability (NOA) of an EA is published pursuant to 43 CFR 46.305. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Morin, BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs, 381 Elden Street, HM 1328, Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817, (703) 787–1340 or michelle.morin@boem.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2011, BOEM published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EA, which requested public comments on alternatives to be considered in the EA as well as identification of important environmental issues associated with data collection and technology testing activities (76 FR 30184). BOEM 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–2011–0012. BOEM is seeking public input on the EA, including comments on the completeness and adequacy of the environmental analysis, and on the measures and operating conditions in the EA designed to reduce or eliminate potential environmental impacts. BOEM will consider public comments on the EA in determining whether to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), or to conduct additional NEPA analysis. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Comments Federal, state, and local government agencies, tribal governments, and other interested parties are requested to submit their written comments on the EA in one of the following ways: 1. Electronically: https:// www.regulations.gov. In the entry entitled ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter BOEM–2012–0011, 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 OCS Renewable Energy Program Leasing for Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing Offshore Florida EA’’ to: Program Manager, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, HM 1328, Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Comments must be received or postmarked no later than May 25, 2012. All written comments received or postmarked during the comment period will be made available to the public. Dated: April 20, 2012. Walter D. Cruickshank, Deputy Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2012–9983 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Agency Information Collection; Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of renewal and request for comments. AGENCY: The Bureau of Reclamation intends to seek an extension of the information collection, with minor revisions, for the Recreation Use Data Report, OMB Control Number 1006– 0002. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, Reclamation invites other Federal agencies, State, local, or tribal governments that manage recreation sites at Reclamation projects; concessionaires and not-for-profit organizations who operate concessions on Reclamation lands; and the public, to comment on this information collection. DATES: Submit written comments on this notice by June 25, 2012. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to the Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: Jerome Jackson (84–53000), P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225–0007, or directed via email to jljackson@usbr.gov. Please reference OMB No. 1006–0002 in your comments. You may request copies of the proposed revised application form by writing to the above address or by contacting Jerome Jackson via email at jljackson@usbr.gov. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerome Jackson at (303) 445–2712. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Reclamation collects agency-wide recreation and concession information to fulfill congressional reporting requirements pursuant to current public laws, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Pub. L. 88– 578), the Federal Water Project Recreation Act (Pub. L. 89–72), and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Pub. L. 108–477). In addition, collected information will permit relevant program assessments of resources managed by Reclamation, its recreation managing partners, and/or concessionaires for the purpose of contributing to the implementation of Reclamation’s mission. More specifically, the collected information enables Reclamation to (1) Evaluate the effectiveness of program management based on existing recreation and concessionaire resources and facilities, and (2) validate the efficiency of resources for public use within partner managed recreation resources, located on Reclamation project lands in the 17 Western States. II. Data OMB Control Number: 1006–0002. Title: Recreation Use Data Report. Form Numbers: 7–2534—Part 1, Managing Partners; 7–2535—Part 2, Concessionaires. Frequency: Annually. Respondents: State, local, or tribal governments; agencies who manage Reclamation’s recreation resources and facilities; and commercial concessions, subconcessionaires, and nonprofit organizations located on Reclamation lands with associated recreation services. Estimated Total Number of Respondents: 270. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: 270. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 136 hours. Estimate of Burden for Each Form: Burden estimate per form (in minutes) Form No. Annual number of respondents Annual burden on respondents (in hours) 7–2534 (Part 1, Managing Partners) ........................................................................................... 7–2535 (Part 2, Concessionaires) ............................................................................................... 30 30 155 115 78 58 Total Burden Hours .............................................................................................................. ........................ ........................ 136 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Apr 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24734-24735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9983]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[Docket No. BOEM-2012-0011]


Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program Leasing 
for Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing Offshore Florida

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has prepared an 
environmental assessment (EA) considering the reasonably foreseeable 
environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects of issuing a lease in 
Official Protraction Diagram NG 17-06, Blocks 7003, 7053, and 7054, 
offshore Florida. The proposed lease would authorize technology testing 
activities, including the installation, operation, relocation, and 
decommissioning of technology testing facilities. The purpose of this 
notice is to inform the public of the availability of the EA for review 
and to solicit public comments on the EA.
    Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1), which is a section in the 
regulations implementing section 106 of the National Historic 
Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 470f, BOEM has made a finding of ``no 
historic properties affected'' for this proposed project. The finding 
and supporting documentation have been submitted to the Florida State 
Historic Preservation Officer and the Advisory Council on Historic 
Preservation and are included in the EA for public inspection.
    BOEM will conduct a public information session at the following 
location and time to explain the proposed activities and provide 
additional opportunities for public input on the EA: Broward County 
Main Library, 100 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-7528, 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 2 p.m.
    The EA and information on the public session can be found online 
at: https://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/State-Activities/Florida.aspx.


[[Page 24735]]


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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Morin, BOEM Office of 
Renewable Energy Programs, 381 Elden Street, HM 1328, Herndon, Virginia 
20170-4817, (703) 787-1340 or michelle.morin@boem.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  On May 24, 2011, BOEM published a Notice of 
Intent (NOI) to prepare an EA, which requested public comments on 
alternatives to be considered in the EA as well as identification of 
important environmental issues associated with data collection and 
technology testing activities (76 FR 30184). BOEM 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-2011-0012.
    BOEM is seeking public input on the EA, including comments on the 
completeness and adequacy of the environmental analysis, and on the 
measures and operating conditions in the EA designed to reduce or 
eliminate potential environmental impacts. BOEM will consider public 
comments on the EA in determining whether to issue a Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI), or to conduct additional NEPA analysis.

Comments

    Federal, state, and local government agencies, tribal governments, 
and other interested parties are requested to submit their written 
comments on the EA in one of the following ways:
    1. Electronically: https://www.regulations.gov. In the entry 
entitled ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter BOEM-2012-0011, 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 OCS Renewable Energy Program Leasing for 
Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing Offshore Florida EA'' to: 
Program Manager, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, Bureau of Ocean 
Energy Management, 381 Elden Street, HM 1328, Herndon, Virginia 20170-
4817.
    Comments must be received or postmarked no later than May 25, 2012. 
All written comments received or postmarked during the comment period 
will be made available to the public.

    Dated: April 20, 2012.
Walter D. Cruickshank,
Deputy Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2012-9983 Filed 4-24-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.