Notice of Availability of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Replacement of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, CA, 31326-31327 [2012-12780]

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[FR Doc. 2012–12779 Filed 5–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XL85 Notice of Availability of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Replacement of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, CA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS); Opportunity for comments. AGENCY: NOAA announces the public release of the Final SEIS in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations, and NOAA Administrative Order 216–6 Environmental Review Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act. Since completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) in April of 2009, substantial changes to the proposed action are being considered by NOAA within portions of the project area containing the 2.5-acre property currently occupied by Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) and managed by NOAA under long-term lease from the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). These mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:55 May 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 newly proposed actions were not previously analyzed in the Final EIS/ EIR and involve additional demolition activities, substantial excavation and grading, installation of a geohazard soil stabilization system, structural upgrade to remaining structures, and other site alterations. These proposed actions were deemed necessary by NOAA based on additional geotechnical information and design recommendations received since approval of the Final EIS/EIR. A Draft and Final SEIS evaluated each environmental topic addressed in the Final EIS/EIR, and focused on the newly proposed action and its potential effects to the human environment. The NoAction Alternative was analyzed and assumes the newly proposed actions would not be implemented. Comments on the Draft SEIS were received during a 45-day public comment period that ended October 31, 2011. The Final SEIS evaluates and responds to these comments. An opportunity to comment on the Final SEIS is provided for 30 days following this Notice of Availability. Written comments and input will be accepted on or before June 25, 2012. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Robb Gries, Project Engineer, NOAA, Project Planning & Management—Western Region, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Seattle, WA 98115; email robb.gries@noaa.gov. DATES: Mr. Robb Gries, NOAA Project Engineer, at the address provided above. A copy of the Final SEIS can be viewed or downloaded at https://www.seco.noaa. gov/HTML_Blue/OCAO_NEPA.html SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed action evaluated in the April 2009 Final EIS/EIR consisted of the demolition of Buildings B and C and the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P construction of a new SWFSC building on a property across La Jolla Shores Drive from the existing NMFS facilities. Currently, construction of the SWFSC building at the preferred site is underway. Demolition of Buildings B and C at the existing NOAA property would not occur until construction of the new SWFSC building has been completed. A Notice of Intent to prepare the SEIS was published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2011, and a Notice of Availability of the Draft SEIS was published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2011. Consistent with 40 CFR 1502.9(c)(1)(i), this SEIS focuses on the environmental effects of the proposed changes and feasible alternatives including the no-action alternative, and analyzes the potential effects to affected resources such as: geological conditions, hydraulic processes, construction noise, traffic/ pedestrian circulation, air emissions, and protected wildlife. Separately, the University of California—San Diego (UCSD) and UCOP intend to determine what additional CEQA documentation is necessary, such as an Addendum to the Final EIS/EIR, based on the findings of the SEIS and other factors. NOAA has submitted the Final SEIS to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review and comment, in conformance with NEPA implementing regulations. Copies of this document have been made available to persons who commented on the Draft SEIS, to other individuals expressing interest, and posted on the NOAA Web page noted above in order to be accessible to the general public. NOAA is accepting comments on the Final SEIS during a minimum 30-day ‘‘cooling off’’ period beginning May 25, 2012, and ending on June 25, 2012. E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 102 / Friday, May 25, 2012 / Notices Dated: May 14, 2012. Edward Horton, Chief Administrative Officer, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the HC’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. [FR Doc. 2012–12780 Filed 5–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Special Accommodations National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC039 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Habitat Committee (HC) will hold a meeting, which is open to the public, to discuss habitat issues related to Council-managed fisheries. DATES: The work session will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until business for the day is completed. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pacific Council Office, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384; telephone: (503) 820– 2280. SUMMARY: Ms. Jennifer Gilden, Associate Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820– 2280. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss habitat issues related to Councilmanaged fisheries, including Columbia River fisheries issues, the NOAA Habitat Blueprint, and the Council’s development of a Fishery Ecosystem Plan. The HC may also discuss forage fish issues, Army Corps of Engineers levee vegetation policies, ocean energy proposals, and Klamath River water issues. A report is scheduled to be presented to the Pacific Council at the June, 2012 Council meeting in San Mateo, CA. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may come before the HC for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal HC action during this meeting. HC action will be restricted to those mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:55 May 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 21, 2012. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–12676 Filed 5–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC041 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) and its advisory entities will hold public meetings. DATES: The Pacific Council and its advisory entities will meet June 20–26, 2012. The Pacific Council meeting will begin on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 8 a.m., reconvening each day through Tuesday, June 26, 2012. All meetings are open to the public, except a closed session will be held at the end of business on Thursday, June 21 to address litigation and personnel matters. The Pacific Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its scheduled business. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the San Mateo Marriott Hotel, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA; telephone: (650) 653–6000. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31327 Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive Director; telephone: (503) 820–2280 or (866) 806– 7204 toll free; or access the Pacific Council Web site, https:// www.pcouncil.org for the current meeting location, proposed agenda, and meeting briefing materials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The following items are on the Pacific Council agenda, but not necessarily in this order: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Call to Order 1. Opening Remarks 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Director’s Report 4. Approve Agenda B. Open Comment Period Comments on Non-Agenda Items C. Habitat Current Habitat Issues D. Groundfish Management 1. NMFS Report 2. Barotrauma Workshop and Potential Use of Recompression Catch-and-Release Survival Estimates 3. Stocks Assessment Planning 4. Final Recommendations for Exempted Fishing Permits for 2013–14 Fisheries 5. Tentative Adoption of Final 2013–14 Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures 6. Trawl Rationalization Trailing Actions 7. Reconsideration of Initial Catch Shares in the Mothership and Shoreside Pacific Whiting Fisheries 8. Consideration of Inseason Adjustments 9. Final 2013–14 Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures E. Highly Migratory Species Management 1. Management Reference Points and Measures for 2013–14 Fisheries 2. International Management Activities and Recommendations F. Coastal Pelagic Species Management 1. NMFS Report 2. Pacific Mackerel Management for 2012– 13 G. Administrative Matters 1. Consideration of Further Protection of Currently Unmanaged Forage Species 2. Legislative Matters 3. Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for National Standard 1 Guidelines 4. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 5. Fiscal Matters 6. Membership Appointments and Council Operating Procedures 7. Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning H. Ecosystem Based Management Council Fishery Ecosystem Plan Development I. Enforcement Issues Annual NMFS Enforcement Report E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12780]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XL85


Notice of Availability of a Final Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement for Replacement of NOAA National Marine Fisheries 
Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, CA

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement (SEIS); Opportunity for comments.

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SUMMARY: NOAA announces the public release of the Final SEIS in 
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the 
Council on Environmental Quality Regulations, and NOAA Administrative 
Order 216-6 Environmental Review Procedures for Implementing the 
National Environmental Policy Act. Since completion of the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) in 
April of 2009, substantial changes to the proposed action are being 
considered by NOAA within portions of the project area containing the 
2.5-acre property currently occupied by Southwest Fisheries Science 
Center (SWFSC) and managed by NOAA under long-term lease from the 
University of California Office of the President (UCOP). These newly 
proposed actions were not previously analyzed in the Final EIS/EIR and 
involve additional demolition activities, substantial excavation and 
grading, installation of a geohazard soil stabilization system, 
structural upgrade to remaining structures, and other site alterations. 
These proposed actions were deemed necessary by NOAA based on 
additional geotechnical information and design recommendations received 
since approval of the Final EIS/EIR. A Draft and Final SEIS evaluated 
each environmental topic addressed in the Final EIS/EIR, and focused on 
the newly proposed action and its potential effects to the human 
environment. The No-Action Alternative was analyzed and assumes the 
newly proposed actions would not be implemented. Comments on the Draft 
SEIS were received during a 45-day public comment period that ended 
October 31, 2011. The Final SEIS evaluates and responds to these 
comments. An opportunity to comment on the Final SEIS is provided for 
30 days following this Notice of Availability.

DATES: Written comments and input will be accepted on or before June 
25, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Robb Gries, Project 
Engineer, NOAA, Project Planning & Management--Western Region, 7600 
Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Seattle, WA 98115; email 
robb.gries@noaa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robb Gries, NOAA Project Engineer, 
at the address provided above. A copy of the Final SEIS can be viewed 
or downloaded at https://www.seco.noaa.gov/HTML_Blue/OCAO_NEPA.html

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed action evaluated in the April 
2009 Final EIS/EIR consisted of the demolition of Buildings B and C and 
the construction of a new SWFSC building on a property across La Jolla 
Shores Drive from the existing NMFS facilities. Currently, construction 
of the SWFSC building at the preferred site is underway. Demolition of 
Buildings B and C at the existing NOAA property would not occur until 
construction of the new SWFSC building has been completed.
    A Notice of Intent to prepare the SEIS was published in the Federal 
Register on June 30, 2011, and a Notice of Availability of the Draft 
SEIS was published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2011. 
Consistent with 40 CFR 1502.9(c)(1)(i), this SEIS focuses on the 
environmental effects of the proposed changes and feasible alternatives 
including the no-action alternative, and analyzes the potential effects 
to affected resources such as: geological conditions, hydraulic 
processes, construction noise, traffic/pedestrian circulation, air 
emissions, and protected wildlife. Separately, the University of 
California--San Diego (UCSD) and UCOP intend to determine what 
additional CEQA documentation is necessary, such as an Addendum to the 
Final EIS/EIR, based on the findings of the SEIS and other factors.
    NOAA has submitted the Final SEIS to the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency for review and comment, in conformance with NEPA 
implementing regulations. Copies of this document have been made 
available to persons who commented on the Draft SEIS, to other 
individuals expressing interest, and posted on the NOAA Web page noted 
above in order to be accessible to the general public. NOAA is 
accepting comments on the Final SEIS during a minimum 30-day ``cooling 
off'' period beginning May 25, 2012, and ending on June 25, 2012.


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    Dated: May 14, 2012.
Edward Horton,
Chief Administrative Officer, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.
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