Notice of Establishment of the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking, 45555-45556 [2013-18194]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 145 / Monday, July 29, 2013 / Notices members; however, someone on the team must have experience successfully working through a public process. 3. Clarity, style, and thoroughness of proposal Rules and Regulations 1. All proposals must have been sent in English. 2. Proposals must not have exceed 12 single-sided pages and be no larger than 20 megabytes. 3. Individual practitioners or offices may participate on multiple teams for the purpose of a submitting a response to the RFQ, however if selected they must select one team on which they will serve. 4. If your team is selected to proceed to Stages Two and Three then any changes to team members must approved by the Task Force/HUD. Amount of the Prize Applicants that are chosen by the Selection Committee will have the opportunity to participate in a facilitated analysis and design process, over the course of six months, gain access to a wide-variety of stakeholders, and be designated as a REBUILD BY DESIGN team. These Design Teams will be provided $100,000 to participate in Stage Two and $100,000 to participate in Stage Three. At the end of Stage Three, the competition Jury will evaluate Design Teams’ final design solutions/projects and winning proposals to be implemented. Prizes awarded under this competition in Stage Two and Stage Three as described above will be paid by electronic funds transfer and may be subject to Federal income taxes. HUD will comply with the Internal Revenue Service withholding and reporting requirements, where applicable. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Additional Information—Intellectual Property (IP) a. Neither HUD nor the Task Force is responsible for a registered contestant’s or entrant’s lack of compliance with copyright, trademark, patent or other Federal law. Contestants and entrants will hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the Federal Government and any agency or component thereof from and against any suit, claim, demand, liability, damages, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense), of whatever nature, whether groundless, false or fraudulent, arising out of any use, licensing or relicensing of any IP that is incorporated in the entrant’s entry. b. Contestants and entrants are responsible for obtaining all third-party VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 Jul 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 licenses required to allow HUD, the Task Force and its contractors to receive any and all IP installed on any virtual machine, to run any and all testing software or scripts, and to demonstrate an entrant’s product. c. HUD may in its sole and absolute discretion choose to negotiate with any entrant to acquire, license, use or convey any other intellectual property developed in connection with this contest. Public Comment With this notice, HUD invites the public to comment on the information collection request described above. HUD will address all comments in a follow up notice to this publication. For more information, visit the Rebuild By Design Web site at https:// portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/ sandyrebuilding/rebuildbydesign. Dated: July 23, 2013. Laurel Blatchford, Executive Director, Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. [FR Doc. 2013–18163 Filed 7–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–IA–2013–N163: FXIA16710900000–134–FF09A30000] Notice of Establishment of the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of establishment and request for nominees. AGENCY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation with the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking (Task Force), is announcing the establishment of the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking (Council) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Council will make recommendations to the Task Force and provide it with ongoing advice and assistance. The Department of the Interior is also seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as Council members. DATES: Nominations must be received by August 13, 2013. ADDRESSES: Send nominations to Mr. Bryan Arroyo, Assistant Director, International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45555 Mr. Bryan Arroyo, Designated Federal Officer, International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; Bryan_Arroyo@fws.gov; Phone: (202) 208–6394; Fax (202) 208–5618. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Council’s Role The Council will conduct its operations in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix). It will report to the Task Force through the Secretary of the Interior or his/her designee and function solely as an advisory body. It will advise and make recommendations on issues relating to combating wildlife trafficking, including, but not limited to: (1) Effective support for anti-poaching activities, (2) Coordinating regional law enforcement efforts, (3) Developing and supporting effective legal enforcement mechanisms, and (4) Developing strategies to reduce illicit trade and reduce consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife, including protected species. The Council will meet approximately 1–2 times annually, and at such time as designated by the Designated Federal Officer. Nominating Potential Council Members The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as Council members. Nominations should include a resume providing contact information and 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 Council. Requirements for Council Membership The Council will consist of eight members. The Secretary or his/her designee, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General or their designees, will select and appoint members of the Council. The appointments will be for 3-year terms, except initially the Secretary will appoint four members for 2-year terms and four members for 3-year terms in order to stagger appointments to retain institutional knowledge. The Secretary will designate one of the members as the Chair. Members must not be employees of the Federal Government. Membership must include knowledgeable individuals from the private sector, former governmental officials, E:\FR\FM\29JYN1.SGM 29JYN1 45556 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 145 / Monday, July 29, 2013 / Notices nongovernmental organizations, and others who are in a position to provide expertise and support to the Task Force. No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a member of the Council. Certification I hereby certify that the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking is necessary and is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties pursuant to the Department of the Interior’s authority under Executive Order 13648, ‘‘Combating Wildlife Trafficking,’’ July 1, 2013. Dated: July 24, 2013. Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. 2013–18194 Filed 7–25–13; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [K00621 1314 R3B30] Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Lac du Flambeau Band Fee-to-Trust Acquisition and Casino Project in Shullsburg, Wisconsin AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. Notice. ACTION: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), of 1969, this notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to gather the information necessary for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a fee-to-trust transfer and casino project in the City of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, proposed by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Tribe). This notice also announces a public scoping meeting to identify potential issues, alternatives, and content for inclusion in the EIS. DATES: The public scoping meeting will be held Thursday, August 15, 2013, and will begin at 6 p.m. and last until the last public comment is received. Written comments on the scope of the EIS or implementation of the proposal must arrive by August 30, 2013. ADDRESSES: The public scoping meeting will be held at the Shullsburg High School, 444 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. You may mail, hand deliver, or telefax written mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 Jul 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 comments to Diane Rosen, Regional Director, Midwest Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 5600 West American Boulevard, Suite 500, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437, Telefax (612) 713–4401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Doig, Regional Environmental Protection Specialist, Midwest Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 5600 West American Boulevard, Suite 500, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437; telephone: (612) 725–4514. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Tribe’s application requests the Department to transfer into trust 20 acres of land located within the municipal limits of the City of Shullsburg, Wisconsin. The purpose of the proposed action is to help meet the Tribe’s economic development needs in Wisconsin. This would be accomplished by development of a gaming resort facility with Class III and Class II gaming, hotel, restaurant and retail facilities, entertainment and convention facilities, recreational vehicle park, sportsman’s club, maintenance facilities, and surface parking. The property is located along the north side of State Highway 11 (SH–11) near the City of Shullsburg, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, approximately one-half mile west of the intersection of SH–11 and County Road O. The site is proposed to be accessible from SH–11. Areas of environmental concern so far identified that the EIS will address include soils and geology, air quality, water supply, wastewater and storm water, biological resources, traffic and transportation, cultural and historic resources, socioeconomics, public health and safety, noise, and visual resources/aesthetics. Alternatives identified for analysis include the proposed action, a no-action alternative, a non-gaming alternative, and an alternative gaming site location. The range of issues addressed in the EIS may also be revised based on the comments received at the scoping meeting and in response to this notice. Submittal of Public Comments: Please include your name, return address and the caption specifying ‘‘Scoping Comments for Proposed Lac du Flambeau Band Casino’’ on the first page of your written comments. Public Comment Availability: Comments, including names and addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BIA address shown in the ADDRESSES section during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Before including your address, telephone number, email PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 in your comment that your personal identifying information be withheld from public review, the BIA cannot guarantee that this will occur. Authority: This notice is published in accordance with § 1503.1 of the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR 1500 et seq.) and the Department of the Interior Regulations (43 CFR part 46) implementing the procedural requirements of the NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and in accordance with the exercise of authority delegated to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs by part 209 of the Department Manual. Dated: July 22, 2013. Lawrence S. Roberts, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–18114 Filed 7–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–W7–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NRNHL–13508; PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000] National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before July 06, 2013. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR Part 60, written comments are being accepted concerning the significance of the nominated properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation. Comments may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St. NW., MS 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service,1201 Eye St. NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202–371–6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by August 13, 2013. 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 E:\FR\FM\29JYN1.SGM 29JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 145 (Monday, July 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45555-45556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18194]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2013-N163: FXIA16710900000-134-FF09A30000]


Notice of Establishment of the Advisory Council on Wildlife 
Trafficking

AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of establishment and request for nominees.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation 
with the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife 
Trafficking (Task Force), is announcing the establishment of the 
Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking (Council) under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act. The Council will make recommendations to the 
Task Force and provide it with ongoing advice and assistance.
    The Department of the Interior is also seeking nominations for 
individuals to be considered as Council members.

DATES: Nominations must be received by August 13, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to Mr. Bryan Arroyo, Assistant Director, 
International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Arroyo, Designated Federal 
Officer, International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; Bryan_Arroyo@fws.gov; Phone: (202) 
208-6394; Fax (202) 208-5618.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Council's Role

    The Council will conduct its operations in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix). 
It will report to the Task Force through the Secretary of the Interior 
or his/her designee and function solely as an advisory body. It will 
advise and make recommendations on issues relating to combating 
wildlife trafficking, including, but not limited to:
    (1) Effective support for anti-poaching activities,
    (2) Coordinating regional law enforcement efforts,
    (3) Developing and supporting effective legal enforcement 
mechanisms, and
    (4) Developing strategies to reduce illicit trade and reduce 
consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife, including protected 
species.
    The Council will meet approximately 1-2 times annually, and at such 
time as designated by the Designated Federal Officer.

Nominating Potential Council Members

    The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations for 
individuals to be considered as Council members. Nominations should 
include a resume providing contact information and 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 Council.

Requirements for Council Membership

    The Council will consist of eight members. The Secretary or his/her 
designee, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney 
General or their designees, will select and appoint members of the 
Council. The appointments will be for 3-year terms, except initially 
the Secretary will appoint four members for 2-year terms and four 
members for 3-year terms in order to stagger appointments to retain 
institutional knowledge. The Secretary will designate one of the 
members as the Chair. Members must not be employees of the Federal 
Government. Membership must include knowledgeable individuals from the 
private sector, former governmental officials,

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nongovernmental organizations, and others who are in a position to 
provide expertise and support to the Task Force. No individual who is 
currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a 
member of the Council.

Certification

    I hereby certify that the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking 
is necessary and is in the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties pursuant to the Department of the
    Interior's authority under Executive Order 13648, ``Combating 
Wildlife Trafficking,''
    July 1, 2013.

    Dated: July 24, 2013.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2013-18194 Filed 7-25-13; 11:15 am]
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