Notice of Request for Nominees for the Advisory Committee on Water Information, 27991 [2013-11218]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 92 / Monday, May 13, 2013 / Notices three draft CCP/EAs. All substantive comments regarding the separate Bandon Marsh NWR Land Protection Planning (LPP) process will be considered, addressed, and incorporated in draft LPP documents. To address public comments received on the draft CCP/EAs, responsive changes and clarifications were made to the final CCPs where appropriate. These changes are summarized in full within each FONSI. The major changes follow. • Driftwood Public Library, 801 SW Hwy 101 #201, Lincoln City, OR 97367. • Pacific City Public Library, 6200 Camp Street, Pacific City, OR 97135. • Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook, OR 97141. Dated: February 12, 2013. Robyn Thorson, Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2013–10899 Filed 5–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Bandon Marsh NWR • The waterfowl hunting area acreage at the Ni-les’tun Unit has been changed from 300 to 299 acres. Nestucca Bay NWR Siletz Bay NWR • The waterfowl hunting area acreage on refuge lands west of Highway 101 has been changed from 80 to 87 acres. • The waterfowl hunting area acreage on refuge lands south of Millport Slough has been changed from 97 to 112 acres. Selected Alternative After considering the comments received, we have selected Alternative C within each CCP for implementation. The goals, objectives, and strategies under Alternative C best achieve the purpose and need for each CCP while maintaining balance among the varied management needs and programs. Alternative C within each CCP addresses the refuge purposes, issues, and relevant mandates and is consistent with principles of sound fish and wildlife management. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Public Availability of Documents In addition to any methods in ADDRESSES, you can view or obtain documents by calling the refuge complex at 541–867–4550 or visiting our Web site at https://www.fws.gov/ oregoncoast/ccp_nes_slz_bdm.htm. Printed copies will be available for review at the following libraries: • Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW., Bandon, OR 97411. • Coquille Public Library, 105 N. Birch St., Coquille, OR 97423. • Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., Newport, OR 97365. 16:13 May 10, 2013 Geological Survey [Account Number GX13CN00B9D1000] • The objective related to upland coastal prairie restoration has been reworded to ‘‘restore up to 25 acres of native prairie by 2028 through a phased restoration project.’’ • Wording regarding bank fishing has been changed from ‘‘actively pursuing opportunities’’ to ‘‘allow bank fishing on the east end of the Little Nestucca Restoration Area following development of access trail and gravel parking lot.’’ VerDate Mar<15>2010 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Jkt 229001 Notice of Request for Nominees for the Advisory Committee on Water Information United States Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of request for nominees. AGENCY: SUMMARY: 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 Advisory Committee on Water Information (ACWI). Membership represents a wide range of water resources interests and functions. The ACWI will have a maximum of 35 members. Members will represent the interests of water oriented organizations and will be selected from among, but not limited to the following groups: Federal agencies, professional water-related associations, State and country water-related associations, academia, private industry, water utility associations, civil engineering societies, watershed and land conservation associations, ecological societies, lake, coastal, and ocean associations, environmental and educational groups. Member organizations designate their representatives and alternates. Membership rests not with the individual person but rather with the member organization, who names their representative, and sometimes an alternate. 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 ACWI and permit the Department of the Interior to contact a potential member. No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a member of the ACWI. PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27991 The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, and in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Nominations for member organizations should be submitted to the Executive Secretary, at the address listed below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Wendy E. Norton (Executive Secretary), Chief, Water Information Coordination Program, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 417, Reston VA 20192. Telephone: 703–648–6810; Fax: 703–648–5644. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACWI has been established under the authority of the Office of Management and Budget and Budget Memorandum No. M–92–01 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, (5 U.S.C. App. 2), and with the concurrence of the General Services Administration. The purpose of the ACWI is to represent the interests of waterinformation users and professionals in advising the Federal Government on Federal water-information programs and their effectiveness in meeting the Nation’s water-information needs. Member organizations help to foster communications between the Federal and non-Federal sectors on sharing water information. Dated: May 5, 2013. Jerad D. Bales, Acting Associate Director for Water. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 92 (Monday, May 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 27991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11218]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[Account Number GX13CN00B9D1000]


Notice of Request for Nominees for the Advisory Committee on 
Water Information

AGENCY: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominees.

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SUMMARY: 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 Advisory Committee on Water Information 
(ACWI).
    Membership represents a wide range of water resources interests and 
functions. The ACWI will have a maximum of 35 members. Members will 
represent the interests of water oriented organizations and will be 
selected from among, but not limited to the following groups: Federal 
agencies, professional water-related associations, State and country 
water-related associations, academia, private industry, water utility 
associations, civil engineering societies, watershed and land 
conservation associations, ecological societies, lake, coastal, and 
ocean associations, environmental and educational groups.
    Member organizations designate their representatives and 
alternates. Membership rests not with the individual person but rather 
with the member organization, who names their representative, and 
sometimes an alternate.
    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 ACWI and 
permit the Department of the Interior to contact a potential member.
    No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is 
eligible to serve as a member of the ACWI.
    The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, and in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
Nominations for member organizations should be submitted to the 
Executive Secretary, at the address listed below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Wendy E. Norton (Executive 
Secretary), Chief, Water Information Coordination Program, U.S. 
Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 417, Reston VA 20192. 
Telephone: 703-648-6810; Fax: 703-648-5644.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACWI has been established under the 
authority of the Office of Management and Budget and Budget Memorandum 
No. M-92-01 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, (5 
U.S.C. App. 2), and with the concurrence of the General Services 
Administration.
    The purpose of the ACWI is to represent the interests of water-
information users and professionals in advising the Federal Government 
on Federal water-information programs and their effectiveness in 
meeting the Nation's water-information needs. Member organizations help 
to foster communications between the Federal and non-Federal sectors on 
sharing water information.

    Dated: May 5, 2013.
Jerad D. Bales,
Acting Associate Director for Water.
[FR Doc. 2013-11218 Filed 5-10-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4311-AM-P
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