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Notice of Request for Nominees for the
U.S. Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative (USEITI)
Advisory Committee
Policy, Management and
Budget, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of request for nominees.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of the
Interior (Interior) is seeking nominations
for individuals to be considered as
Committee members and/or alternates to
serve on the U.S. Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative (USEITI)
Advisory Committee. This notice
solicits nominees from: (1) the Industry
sector as a result of a vacancy created
by the recent resignation of a
previously-appointed Industry sector
member; and (2) from all three sectors:
Government, Civil Society, and
Industry, so that the Department can
create a roster of eligible, qualified
candidates to facilitate the appointment
process should future vacancies occur.
Nominations should include a resume
providing an adequate description of the
nominee’s qualifications, including
information that would enable the
Department of the Interior to make an
informed decision regarding meeting the
membership requirements of the
Committee and permit the Department
of the Interior to contact a potential
member.
Parties are strongly encouraged to
work with and within stakeholder
sectors (including industry, civil
society, and government sectors as
defined by the EITI process) to jointly
consider and submit nominations that,
overall, reflect the diversity and breadth
of their sector. Nominees are strongly
encouraged to include supporting letters
from constituents, trade associations,
alliances, and/or other organizations
that indicate the support by a
meaningful constituency for the
nominee.
SUMMARY:
Submit nominations to the
Committee by May 24, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit
nominations to the Committee by any of
the following methods.
• Mail or hand-carry nominations to
Ms. Shirley Conway; Department of the
Interior; 1849 C Street NW., MS 4211,
Room 4217; Washington, DC 20240.
• Email nominations to
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Shirley Conway at (202) 513–0598; fax
(202) 513–0682; email
Shirley.Conway@onrr.gov; or via mail at:
Department of the Interior; 1849 C Street
NW.; MS 4211, Room 4217;
Washington, DC 20240.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S.
Department of the Interior (Interior)
established the U.S. Extractive
Industries Transparency Initiative
(USEITI) Advisory Committee
(Committee) on July 26, 2012. The
Committee serves as the initial USEITI
Multi-Stakeholder Group and provides
advice to the Secretary of the Interior
(Secretary) on the design and
implementation of the initiative.
The Committee was established in
accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2),
and with the concurrence of the General
Services Administration.
The Committee:
• Serves as the initial MultiStakeholder Group (MSG) to oversee the
U.S. implementation of the Extractive
Industries Transparency Initiative
(EITI), a global standard for
governments to publicly disclose
revenues received from oil, gas, and
mining assets belonging to the
government, with parallel public
disclosure by companies of payments to
the government (e.g. royalties, rents,
bonuses, taxes, or other payments).
• Develops and recommends to the
Secretary a fully-costed work plan,
containing measurable targets and a
timetable for implementation, and
incorporating an assessement of
capacity constraints. This plan shall be
developed in consultation with key EITI
stakeholders and published upon
completion.
• Provides opportunities for
collaboration and consultation among
stakeholders.
• Advises the Secretary and posts for
consideration by other stakeholders
proposals for conducting long-term
oversight and other activities necessary
to achieve EITI candidate and compliant
status.
Members of the Committee will
include individuals representing each of
the following stakeholder sectors:
1. Industry, including non-Federal
representatives from the extractive
industry, including oil, gas, and mining
companies and industry-related trade
associations.
2. Civil society, including
organizations with an interest in
extractive industries, transparency, and
government oversight; members of the
public; and public and/or private
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3. Government, including Federal,
State, local, and Tribal governments,
and individual Indian mineral owners.
In addition to honoring the EITI
principle of self-selection within the
stakeholder sectors described above, the
following criteria will be considered in
making final selections:
(1) Understanding of and commitment
to the EITI process
(2) Ability to collaborate and operate
in a multi-stakeholder setting
(3) Access to and support of a relevant
stakeholder constituency and authority
to make decisions on its behalf
(4) Basic understanding of the
extractive industry and/or revenue
collection, or willingness to be educated
on such matters
(5) Ability to represent U.S. based
constituents, organizations, and
institutions, or companies with
significant operations in the U.S.
No individual who is currently
registered as a Federal lobbyist is
eligible to serve as a member of the
Committee.
The Committee will meet quarterly or
at the request of the Designated Federal
Officer. Non-Federal members of the
Committee will serve without
compensation. However, we may pay
the travel and per diem expenses of
Committee members, if appropriate,
under the Federal Travel Regulations.
To learn more about USEITI please
visit the official Web site at
www.USEITI.gov.
Dated: April 22, 2013.
Rhea Suh,
Assistant Secretary—Policy, Management
and Budget.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R7–ES–2013–N066;
FXFR13370700000–134–FF07CAMM00]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Announcement of Active 5Year Status Review of the Southwest
Alaska Distinct Population Segment of
the Northern Sea Otter
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Announcement of active review;
request for information.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, are announcing an
active 5-year status review under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act), of the southwest Alaska
Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of
SUMMARY:
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the northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris
kenyoni). A 5-year status review is
based on the best scientific and
commercial data available at the time of
the review; therefore, we are requesting
submission of any such information that
has become available since the last
review for the species.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we are
requesting submission of new
information no later than June 25, 2013.
However, we will continue to accept
new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Please submit your
information in writing by any one of the
following methods:
• U.S. mail: Deborah Pierce Williams,
Chief, Marine Mammals Management,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
attention: Northern Sea Otter 5-year
Review, 1011 E. Tudor Road,
Anchorage, AK 99503;
• Hand-delivery: U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Road,
Anchorage, AK 99503;
• Fax: 907–786–3816; or
• Email:
FW7_Sea_Otter_5yr@fws.gov.
For more about submitting
information, see ‘‘Request for
Information’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Frances Mann, Sea Otter Program Lead,
Marine Mammals Management, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, by telephone
at 907–786–3668, or at the above
address, fax number, or email address.
Individuals who are hearing impaired or
speech impaired may call the Federal
Relay Service at 800–877–8339 for TTY
assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why do we conduct a 5-year review?
Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
we maintain Lists of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants (which
we collectively refer to as the List) in
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at
50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12
(for plants). Section 4(c)(2) of the Act
requires us to review each listed
species’ status at least once every 5
years. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21
require that we publish a notice in the
Federal Register announcing those
species that are under active review.
For additional information about 5year reviews, refer to our factsheet at
https://www.fws.gov/endangered/whatwe-do/recovery-overview.html.
What information do we consider in
our review?
A 5-year review considers all new
information available at the time of the
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review. In conducting these reviews, we
consider the best scientific and
commercial data that have become
available since the listing determination
or most recent status review, such as:
(A) Species biology, including but not
limited to population trends,
distribution, abundance, demographics,
and genetics;
(B) Habitat conditions, including but
not limited to amount, distribution, and
suitability;
(C) Conservation measures that have
been implemented that benefit the
species;
(D) Threat status and trends in
relation to the five listing factors (as
defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act);
and
(E) Other new information, data, or
corrections, including but not limited to
taxonomic or nomenclatural changes,
identification of erroneous information
contained in the List, and improved
analytical methods.
Any new information will be
considered during the 5-year review and
will also be used to evaluate the ongoing
recovery programs for the species.
While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Comments and materials received will
be available for public inspection, by
appointment, during normal business
hours at the offices where the comments
are submitted.
Completed and Active Reviews
A list of all completed and currently
active 5-year reviews addressing species
for which the Alaska Region of the
Service has lead responsibility is
available at https://alaska.fws.gov/
fisheries/endangered/reviews.htm.
Authority
This document is published under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
Dated: April 19, 2013.
Geoffrey L. Haskett,
Regional Director, Alaska Region.
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Species Under Review
This notice announces our active
review of the southwest Alaska Distinct
Population Segment (DPS) of the
northern sea otter, which is currently
listed as Threatened under the
Endangered Species Act. The final
listing rule for this DPS of the northern
sea otter was published on August 9,
2005 (70 FR 46366). A draft recovery
plan for this DPS of the northern sea
otter was completed in August 2010 and
is available at https://alaska.fws.gov/
fisheries/mmm/seaotters/recovery.htm.
Request for Information
To ensure that a 5-year review is
complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial
information, we request new
information from all sources. See ‘‘What
Information Do We Consider in Our
Review?’’ for specific criteria. If you
submit information, please support it
with documentation such as maps,
bibliographic references, methods used
to gather and analyze the data, and/or
copies of any pertinent publications,
reports, or letters by knowledgeable
sources.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R3–ES–2013–N094;
FXES11130300000F3–234–FF03E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Permit Applications
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability of permit
applications; request for comments.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), invite the
public to comment on the following
applications to conduct certain
activities with endangered species. With
some exceptions, the Endangered
Species Act (Act) prohibits activities
with endangered and threatened species
unless a Federal permit allows such
activity. The Act requires that we invite
public comment before issuing these
permits.
SUMMARY:
We must receive any written
comments on or before May 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments by
U.S. mail to the Regional Director, Attn:
Lisa Mandell, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Ecological Services, 5600
American Blvd. West, Suite 990,
Bloomington, MN 55437–1458; or by
electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
Mandell, (612) 713–5343.
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R7-ES-2013-N066; FXFR13370700000-134-FF07CAMM00]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Announcement of
Active 5-Year Status Review of the Southwest Alaska Distinct Population
Segment of the Northern Sea Otter
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Announcement of active review; request for information.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are announcing an
active 5-year status review under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended (Act), of the southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment
(DPS) of
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the northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni). A 5-year status review
is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the
time of the review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any such
information that has become available since the last review for the
species.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we are requesting submission of new
information no later than June 25, 2013. However, we will continue to
accept new information about any listed species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Please submit your information in writing by any one of the
following methods:
U.S. mail: Deborah Pierce Williams, Chief, Marine Mammals
Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, attention: Northern Sea
Otter 5-year Review, 1011 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503;
Hand-delivery: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E.
Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503;
Fax: 907-786-3816; or
Email: FW7_Sea_Otter_5yr@fws.gov.
For more about submitting information, see ``Request for
Information'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frances Mann, Sea Otter Program Lead,
Marine Mammals Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by telephone
at 907-786-3668, or at the above address, fax number, or email address.
Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the
Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why do we conduct a 5-year review?
Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain Lists of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (which we collectively
refer to as the List) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50
CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2) of the
Act requires us to review each listed species' status at least once
every 5 years. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish
a notice in the Federal Register announcing those species that are
under active review.
For additional information about 5-year reviews, refer to our
factsheet at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/recovery-overview.html.
What information do we consider in our review?
A 5-year review considers all new information available at the time
of the review. In conducting these reviews, we consider the best
scientific and commercial data that have become available since the
listing determination or most recent status review, such as:
(A) Species biology, including but not limited to population
trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics;
(B) Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount,
distribution, and suitability;
(C) Conservation measures that have been implemented that benefit
the species;
(D) Threat status and trends in relation to the five listing
factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act); and
(E) Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not
limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of
erroneous information contained in the List, and improved analytical
methods.
Any new information will be considered during the 5-year review and
will also be used to evaluate the ongoing recovery programs for the
species.
Species Under Review
This notice announces our active review of the southwest Alaska
Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the northern sea otter, which is
currently listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The
final listing rule for this DPS of the northern sea otter was published
on August 9, 2005 (70 FR 46366). A draft recovery plan for this DPS of
the northern sea otter was completed in August 2010 and is available at
https://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/mmm/seaotters/recovery.htm.
Request for Information
To ensure that a 5-year review is complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial information, we request new
information from all sources. See ``What Information Do We Consider in
Our Review?'' for specific criteria. If you submit information, please
support it with documentation such as maps, bibliographic references,
methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any
pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources.
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 in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Comments and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices
where the comments are submitted.
Completed and Active Reviews
A list of all completed and currently active 5-year reviews
addressing species for which the Alaska Region of the Service has lead
responsibility is available at https://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/endangered/reviews.htm.
Authority
This document is published under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Dated: April 19, 2013.
Geoffrey L. Haskett,
Regional Director, Alaska Region.
[FR Doc. 2013-09884 Filed 4-25-13; 8:45 am]
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