Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts, 39508-39509 [2012-16155]

Download as PDF 39508 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 3, 2012 / Notices diagnostic traits. Anthony Andreas, Elder, Cahuilla Cultural Historian, identified the location of the site as traditional territory of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, California. Britt Wilson, Cultural Director, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Morongo Reservation, identified the remains and associated funerary object as culturally affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California. Furthermore, Joe Ontiveros, Cultural Director, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians identified the Seven Palms Valley Rancheria as within ancestral territory of the Soboba Bando of Luiseno Indians, California. The Fowler Museum at UCLA has determined the human remains and associated funerary objects to be culturally affiliated with The Tribes based on ethnographic, geographic, and linguistic evidence. Determinations Made by the Fowler Museum at UCLA Officials of the Fowler Museum at UCLA have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the two objects described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and The Tribes. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Additional Requestors and Disposition Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains or associated funerary objects should contact Dr. Wendy G. Teeter, Curator of Archaeology, Fowler Museum at UCLA, Box 951549, Los Angeles, CA 90095– 1549, telephone (310) 825–1864 before August 2, 2012. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to The Tribes may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Fowler Museum at UCLA is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: May 23, 2012. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2012–16206 Filed 7–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 02, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–10557; 2200–1100– 665] Notice of Inventory Completion: Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL; Correction National Park Service, Interior. Notice; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL (Field Museum). The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Fresno, Kings, and Madera Counties, CA. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. This notice corrects the total minimum number of individuals previously published in a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register (76 FR 80393–80394, December 23, 2011). Following publication of the notice, the Field Museum staff reexamined the human remains and associated funerary objects removed from Fresno, Kings, and Madera Counties, CA, and is reducing the minimum number of individuals removed from Fresno County from six to four. Field Museum staff also assigned an official catalog number (42709.1) to one of the associated funerary objects, the abalone shell. In the Federal Register (76 FR 80393– 80394, December 23, 2011), paragraph seven is corrected by substituting the following paragraph: In March 1901, human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals (catalog numbers 4270742709, 42713) were removed from unknown locations in Squaw Valley, near Sanger in Fresno County, CA, by John Hudson. No known individuals were identified. The two associated funerary objects are a broken child’s basket (catalog number 70830) and an abalone shell (catalog number 42709.1) PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comprised of one larger piece of shell and its fragments. In the Federal Register (76 FR 80393– 80394, December 23, 2011), paragraph ten is corrected by substituting the following paragraph: Officials of the Field Museum have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of seven individuals of Native American ancestry. Additional Requestor and Disposition Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary objects should contact Helen Robbins, Repatriation Director, Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605–2496, telephone (312) 665–7317, before August 2, 2012. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; and the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California, may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Field Museum is responsible for notifying the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California; Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, California; Table Mountain Rancheria of California; and the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California, that this notice has been published. Dated: June 11, 2012. David Tarler, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2012–16207 Filed 7–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [Docket No. BOEM–2012–0048] Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior. ACTION: Notice of the availability of an environmental assessment. AGENCY: BOEM has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 3, 2012 / Notices considering the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects of issuing renewable energy leases and subsequent site characterization activities (geophysical, geotechnical, archaeological, and biological surveys needed to develop specific project proposals on those leases) in an identified Wind Energy Area (WEA) on the OCS offshore Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA). This EA also considers the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts 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 in the WEA. 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. The EA can be found online at https://www.boem.gov/ Renewable-Energy-Program/Smart-fromthe-Start/Index.aspx. Authority: This Notice of the Availability (NOA) of an EA is published pursuant to 43 CFR 46.305. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 August 18, 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 measures (e.g., limitations on activities based on technology, distance from shore, or timing) that would mitigate impacts to environmental resources and socioeconomic conditions that could result from leasing, site characterization, and site assessment in and around the Call Area (76 FR 51391). The Call Area is located within the Area of Mutual Interest (AMI), as described by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governors of RI and MA. Comments received in response to the NOI can be viewed at: https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket ID BOEM–2011–0063. On February 24, 2012, BOEM announced the area identification of the RI/MA WEA. The WEA does not include the ‘‘high value’’ fishing grounds located in the Call Area. This EA analyzes the WEA for leasing and approval of site assessment plans as the proposed action under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f). In this EA, BOEM also identifies other alternatives to the proposed action that could exclude additional portions of the WEA from VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 02, 2012 Jkt 226001 leasing based on a number of factors, such as potential effects to right whales, the viewshed, and existing telecommunication cables. 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 considered in the EA that are 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 conduct additional analysis under NEPA. 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–2012–0048, 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 Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic OCS Offshore RI and MA’’ 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 August 2, 2012. All written comments received or postmarked during the comment period will be made available to the public. Dated: June 26, 2012. Tommy P. Beaudreau, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2012–16155 Filed 7–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. 2902] Certain Video Analytics Software, Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 39509 Notice. Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Video Analytics Software, Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, DN 2902; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing under section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)). SUMMARY: Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, and will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of ObjectVideo, Inc. on June 27, 2012. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain video analytics software, systems, components thereof, and products containing same. The complaint names as respondent Pelco, Inc. Proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, inclusive of attachments, on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or section 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 3, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39508-39509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16155]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[Docket No. BOEM-2012-0048]


Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on 
the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore Rhode Island and 
Massachusetts

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of the availability of an environmental assessment.

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SUMMARY: BOEM has prepared an environmental assessment (EA)

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considering the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts and 
socioeconomic effects of issuing renewable energy leases and subsequent 
site characterization activities (geophysical, geotechnical, 
archaeological, and biological surveys needed to develop specific 
project proposals on those leases) in an identified Wind Energy Area 
(WEA) on the OCS offshore Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA). 
This EA also considers the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts 
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 in the WEA. 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. The EA can be found online at https://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/Smart-from-the-Start/Index.aspx.

    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 August 18, 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 measures (e.g., 
limitations on activities based on technology, distance from shore, or 
timing) that would mitigate impacts to environmental resources and 
socioeconomic conditions that could result from leasing, site 
characterization, and site assessment in and around the Call Area (76 
FR 51391). The Call Area is located within the Area of Mutual Interest 
(AMI), as described by a Memorandum of Understanding between the 
Governors of RI and MA. Comments received in response to the NOI can be 
viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket ID BOEM-
2011-0063.
    On February 24, 2012, BOEM announced the area identification of the 
RI/MA WEA. The WEA does not include the ``high value'' fishing grounds 
located in the Call Area. This EA analyzes the WEA for leasing and 
approval of site assessment plans as the proposed action under the 
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f). In this EA, 
BOEM also identifies other alternatives to the proposed action that 
could exclude additional portions of the WEA from leasing based on a 
number of factors, such as potential effects to right whales, the 
viewshed, and existing telecommunication cables.
    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 considered in the EA that are 
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 conduct additional 
analysis under NEPA.

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-2012-0048, 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 Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site 
Assessment Activities on the Atlantic OCS Offshore RI and MA'' 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 August 2, 
2012. All written comments received or postmarked during the comment 
period will be made available to the public.

    Dated: June 26, 2012.
Tommy P. Beaudreau,
Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2012-16155 Filed 7-2-12; 8:45 am]
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