Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, 29359-29360 [2012-11997]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 96 / Thursday, May 17, 2012 / Notices south-central Alaska. It is readily accessible by road from the city of Anchorage, which is home to 41.5 percent of Alaska’s population. The Refuge consists of the western slopes of the Kenai Mountains and forested lowlands bordering Cook Inlet. The Kenai Mountains, with their glaciers, rise to more than 6,500 feet. Treeless alpine and subalpine habitats are home to mountain goats, Dall sheep, caribou, wolverine, marmots, and ptarmigan. Boreal forests extend from sea level to 1,800 feet and are composed of spruce and birch forests, which on the Refuge are intermingled with hundreds of lakes. Boreal forests are home to moose, wolves, black and brown bears, lynx, snowshoe hares, and numerous species of Neotropical birds, such as olive-sided flycatchers, myrtle warblers, and ruby crowned kinglets. At sea level, the Refuge encompasses the last remaining pristine major saltwater estuary on the Kenai Peninsula, the Chickaloon River Flats. The Flats provide a major migratory staging area and nesting habitat for shorebirds and waterfowl throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The Flats are also used as a haul-out area by harbor seals. Thousands of salmon migrate up the Chickaloon River system each year to spawn. While the Service owns the land surface within the Refuge, portions of the subsurface estate have been transferred to CIRI. CIRI was established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA; 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). Under authority of ANCSA, Congress granted CIRI the subsurface oil, gas, and coal estate to nearly 200,000 acres within the Refuge. The State of Alaska also owns lands adjacent to the Refuge (Captain Cook State Recreation Area). ANILCA Section 1110 (b) requires that the Service provide for reasonable access to the subsurface estate. CIRI has previously leased other portions of its subsurface estate within the Refuge. Oil and gas are currently being produced from other production units within the Refuge. The Alaska National Interests Land Conservation Act of 1980 (Section 303[4]) established the Refuge from the Kenai Moose Range and other lands and set forth the following major purposes for which the Refuge was to be managed: (i) To conserve fish and wildlife populations and habitats in their natural diversity, including, but not limited to, moose, bear, mountain goats, Dall sheep, wolves, and other furbearers; salmonoids and other fish; waterfowl and other migratory and nonmigratory birds; VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:20 May 16, 2012 Jkt 226001 (ii) To fulfill the international treaty obligations of the United States with respect to fish and wildlife and their habitats; (iii) To ensure, to the maximum extent practicable and in a manner consistent with the purposes set forth in paragraph (i), water quality and necessary water quantity within the Refuge; (iv) To provide in a manner consistent with subparagraphs (i) and (ii), opportunities for scientific research, interpretation, environmental education, and land management training; and (v) To provide, in a manner compatible with these purposes, opportunities for fish and wildlife– oriented recreation. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us to withhold it from public view, we cannot guarantee we will be able to do so. Dated: May 11, 2012. Geoffrey L. Haskett, Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska. [FR Doc. 2012–11942 Filed 5–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–EA–2012–N115; FF09X60000– FVWF979209000005D–XXX] Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a public meeting of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (Council). A Federal advisory committee, the Council was created in part to foster partnerships to enhance public awareness of the importance of aquatic resources and the social and economic benefits of recreational fishing and boating in the United States. This meeting is open to the public, and interested persons may make oral statements to the Council or may file written statements for consideration. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29359 The meeting will take place Tuesday, June 5, 2012; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, June 6, 2012; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern daylight time). For deadlines and directions on registering to attend the meeting, submitting written material, and/or giving an oral presentation, please see ‘‘Public Input’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The meeting will be held in the North Penthouse of the Department of the Interior building at 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Hobbs, Council Coordinator, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Mailstop 3103–AEA, Arlington, VA 22203; telephone (703) 358–2336; fax (703) 358–2548; or email doug_hobbs@fws.gov. ADDRESSES: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., we announce that the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council will hold a meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Council was formed in January 1993 to advise the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Service, on nationally significant recreational fishing, boating, and aquatic resource conservation issues. The Council represents the interests of the public and private sectors of the sport fishing, boating, and conservation communities and is organized to enhance partnerships among industry, constituency groups, and government. The 18-member Council, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, includes the Service Director and the president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, who both serve in ex officio capacities. Other Council members are directors from State agencies responsible for managing recreational fish and wildlife resources and individuals who represent the interests of saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, recreational boating, the recreational fishing and boating industries, recreational fisheries resource conservation, Native American tribes, aquatic resource outreach and education, and tourism. Background information on the Council is available at https://www.fws.gov/sfbpc. Meeting Agenda The Council will hold a meeting to consider: • Issues for inclusion in the Council Strategic Work Plan for the 2012–2014 term. E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 29360 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 96 / Thursday, May 17, 2012 / Notices • Issues regarding the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, and the Sport Fish Restoration Boating Access Program. • An update on FWS progress in implementing the Council’s assessment of the Service’s Fisheries Program and the Council’s effort to assist the Fisheries Program in revising and updating its program Vision and Strategic Plan. • Discussion with members of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR) regarding Council comments to FICOR for consideration in implementing the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. • An update from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation on progress in implementing Council recommendations to improve the activities and operations of the Foundation. • An update on the implementation of the National Ocean Policy. • An update on activities of the Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. • Other miscellaneous Council business. The final agenda will be posted on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/sfbpc. Public Input If you wish to Then you must contact the Council Coordinator (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) no later than Attend the meeting ......................................................................................................................................................... Submit written information or questions before the meeting for the council to consider during the meeting ............... Give an oral presentation during the meeting ................................................................................................................ Monday, May 28, 2012. Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Monday, May 28, 2012. Attendance Because entry to Federal buildings is restricted, all visitors are required to preregister to be admitted. In order to attend this meeting, you must register by close of business on the dates listed above in ‘‘Public Input.’’ Please submit your name, time of arrival, email address, and phone number to the Council Coordinator (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Submitting Written Information or Questions Interested members of the public may submit relevant information or questions for the Council to consider during the meeting. Written statements must be received by the date listed above in ‘‘Public Input,’’ so that the information may be made available to the Council for their consideration prior to this teleconference. Written statements must be supplied to the Council Coordinator in one of the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via email (acceptable file formats are Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or rich text file). mstockstill on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Giving an Oral Presentation Individuals or groups requesting to make an oral presentation during the meeting will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact the Council Coordinator, in writing (preferably via email; see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), to be placed on the public speaker list for this meeting. To ensure an opportunity to speak during the public comment period of the meeting, members of the public must register VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:20 May 16, 2012 Jkt 226001 with the Council Coordinator. Registered speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, or those who had wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda, may submit written statements to the Council Coordinator up to 30 days subsequent to the meeting. Meeting Minutes Summary minutes of the meeting will be maintained by the Council Coordinator (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) and will be available for public inspection within 120 days of the meeting and will be posted on the Council’s Web site at https://www.fws.gov/sfbpc. Rowan W. Gould, Director. [FR Doc. 2012–11997 Filed 5–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [INVESTIGATION NO. 332–528] Used Electronic Products: An Examination of U.S. Exports Submission of Questionnaire for OMB Review United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) has submitted a request for approval of a questionnaire to the Office of Management and Budget for review. Purpose of Information Collection: The form is for use by the Commission in connection with AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Investigation No. 332–528, Used Electronic Products: An Examination of U.S. Exports, instituted under the authority of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This investigation was requested by the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The Commission expects to deliver the results of its investigation to the USTR by February 8, 2013. Summary of Proposal (1) Number of forms submitted: 1. (2) Title of form: Electronic Products Questionnaire. (3) Type of request: New. (4) Frequency of use: Industry questionnaire, single data gathering, scheduled for 2012. (5) Description of respondents: U.S. firms in the used electronics processing industry. (6) Estimated number of questionnaires to be mailed: 5,500. (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the form per respondent: 2.5 hours. (8) Information obtained from the form that qualifies as confidential business information will be so treated by the Commission and not disclosed in a manner that would reveal the individual operations of a firm. Additional Information or Comment: Copies of the form and supporting documents may be obtained from project leader Laura Bloodgood (laura.bloodgood@usitc.gov or 202–708– 4726) or deputy project leader Andrea Boron (andrea.boron@usitc.gov or 202– 205–3433). Comments about the proposal should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10102 (Docket Library), E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 96 (Thursday, May 17, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29359-29360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11997]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R9-EA-2012-N115; FF09X60000-FVWF979209000005D-XXX]


Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 
public meeting of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council 
(Council). A Federal advisory committee, the Council was created in 
part to foster partnerships to enhance public awareness of the 
importance of aquatic resources and the social and economic benefits of 
recreational fishing and boating in the United States. This meeting is 
open to the public, and interested persons may make oral statements to 
the Council or may file written statements for consideration.

DATES: The meeting will take place Tuesday, June 5, 2012; 8:30 a.m. to 
5 p.m. and Wednesday, June 6, 2012; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern 
daylight time). For deadlines and directions on registering to attend 
the meeting, submitting written material, and/or giving an oral 
presentation, please see ``Public Input'' under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the North Penthouse of the 
Department of the Interior building at 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Hobbs, Council Coordinator, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Mailstop 3103-AEA, Arlington, VA 22203; 
telephone (703) 358-2336; fax (703) 358-2548; or email doug_hobbs@fws.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the requirements of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., we announce that the 
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council will hold a meeting.

Background

    The Council was formed in January 1993 to advise the Secretary of 
the Interior, through the Director of the Service, on nationally 
significant recreational fishing, boating, and aquatic resource 
conservation issues. The Council represents the interests of the public 
and private sectors of the sport fishing, boating, and conservation 
communities and is organized to enhance partnerships among industry, 
constituency groups, and government. The 18-member Council, appointed 
by the Secretary of the Interior, includes the Service Director and the 
president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, who both 
serve in ex officio capacities. Other Council members are directors 
from State agencies responsible for managing recreational fish and 
wildlife resources and individuals who represent the interests of 
saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, recreational boating, 
the recreational fishing and boating industries, recreational fisheries 
resource conservation, Native American tribes, aquatic resource 
outreach and education, and tourism. Background information on the 
Council is available at https://www.fws.gov/sfbpc.

Meeting Agenda

    The Council will hold a meeting to consider:
     Issues for inclusion in the Council Strategic Work Plan 
for the 2012-2014 term.

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     Issues regarding the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, 
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, and the Sport Fish Restoration Boating 
Access Program.
     An update on FWS progress in implementing the Council's 
assessment of the Service's Fisheries Program and the Council's effort 
to assist the Fisheries Program in revising and updating its program 
Vision and Strategic Plan.
     Discussion with members of the Federal Interagency Council 
on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR) regarding Council comments to FICOR for 
consideration in implementing the America's Great Outdoors Initiative.
     An update from the Recreational Boating & Fishing 
Foundation on progress in implementing Council recommendations to 
improve the activities and operations of the Foundation.
     An update on the implementation of the National Ocean 
Policy.
     An update on activities of the Service's Wildlife and 
Sport Fish Restoration Program.
     Other miscellaneous Council business.
    The final agenda will be posted on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/sfbpc.

Public Input

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                                     Then you must contact the Council
          If you wish to                Coordinator (see FOR FURTHER
                                     INFORMATION CONTACT) no later than
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Attend the meeting...............  Monday, May 28, 2012.
Submit written information or      Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
 questions before the meeting for
 the council to consider during
 the meeting.
Give an oral presentation during   Monday, May 28, 2012.
 the meeting.
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Attendance

    Because entry to Federal buildings is restricted, all visitors are 
required to preregister to be admitted. In order to attend this 
meeting, you must register by close of business on the dates listed 
above in ``Public Input.'' Please submit your name, time of arrival, 
email address, and phone number to the Council Coordinator (see FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

Submitting Written Information or Questions

    Interested members of the public may submit relevant information or 
questions for the Council to consider during the meeting. Written 
statements must be received by the date listed above in ``Public 
Input,'' so that the information may be made available to the Council 
for their consideration prior to this teleconference. Written 
statements must be supplied to the Council Coordinator in one of the 
following formats: One hard copy with original signature, and one 
electronic copy via email (acceptable file formats are Adobe Acrobat 
PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or rich text file).

Giving an Oral Presentation

    Individuals or groups requesting to make an oral presentation 
during the meeting will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker, with no 
more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties 
should contact the Council Coordinator, in writing (preferably via 
email; see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), to be placed on the public 
speaker list for this meeting. To ensure an opportunity to speak during 
the public comment period of the meeting, members of the public must 
register with the Council Coordinator. Registered speakers who wish to 
expand upon their oral statements, or those who had wished to speak but 
could not be accommodated on the agenda, may submit written statements 
to the Council Coordinator up to 30 days subsequent to the meeting.

Meeting Minutes

    Summary minutes of the meeting will be maintained by the Council 
Coordinator (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) and will be available 
for public inspection within 120 days of the meeting and will be posted 
on the Council's Web site at https://www.fws.gov/sfbpc.

Rowan W. Gould,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2012-11997 Filed 5-16-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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