Notice of Industry Meeting, 47440-47441 [2014-19181]

Download as PDF 47440 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 156 / Wednesday, August 13, 2014 / Notices Meeting Address: The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel, 250 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801; telephone: (603) 431–2300; fax: (603) 433–5649. Council Address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Agenda Items The SSC Peer Review Panel will meet to review an updated assessment for the Gulf of Maine cod stock prepared by the NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The panel will prepare a report of its review, although the panel may not complete the report at this meeting, for consideration by New England Fishery Management Council in developing management measures for Gulf of Maine cod. The review panel may close the meeting to the public at some time to work on drafting a report. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 8, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–19115 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC348 Endangered Species; File No. 17364– 01 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit modification. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Northeast Fishery Center, PO Box 75, Lamar, PA 16848 [Michael Millard: Responsible Party], has applied in due form for a permit modification [File No. 17364–01] to take captive SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Aug 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) for purposes of conducting scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before September 12, 2014. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the Features box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https:// apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 17364–01 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request or by appointment in the following office: Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; Written comments on the application should be submitted to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division • by email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov (include the File No. 17364–01 in the subject line of the email); • by facsimile to (301) 713–0376; or • at the address listed above. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on the application(s) would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead at (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit modification is requested under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). Permit No. 17364 was issued March 14, 2013 (78 FR 17640) with the Permit Holder’s objectives stated as to refine propagation and culture techniques of captive Atlantic sturgeon held in refugia at the USFWS’s Northeast Fisheries Center, providing a source of research animals for studies related to tagging, tracking, behavior, physiology, genetics, health, cryopreservation, and other methods for population conservation, recovery, or enhancement of the species in the wild. The Permit Holder now proposes including five captive holding facilities of Atlantic sturgeon located in the state of Maryland, as well as co-investigators, to conduct similar scientific research on life stages of captive Atlantic sturgeon. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Study objectives would include nutrition, physiology, propagation, contaminants, genetics, fish health, cryopreservation, tagging, and refugia. Additionally, studies would examine abiotic factors (e.g., pH, temperature, salinity dissolved oxygen, etc) influencing distribution and abundance in the wild. The modifications would be valid until expiration of the permit on March 13, 2018. Dated: August 7, 2014. Julia Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–19074 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. 2014–0049] Notice of Industry Meeting Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of industry meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: DoD announces a meeting open to representatives of athletic shoe manufacturers to address DoD policy with regard to applicability of the Berry Amendment to athletic shoes for recruits at basic training. DATES: September 4, 2014, 3:00–5:00 p.m., EDT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301; Pentagon Conference Center, Conference Room B3. Please limit attendance to two (2) individuals representing a single company and RSVP to the point of contact listed below not later than August 29, 2014 with the following minimum information: Name; Contact Information (email and phone number); Company you are representing; and Country of citizenship. Individuals visiting the Pentagon must adhere to the following security instructions when entering the facility: https:// www.pfpa.mil/access.html. Visitors will enter the Pentagon from the Metro Entrance and will require an escort at all times within the facility. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early to accommodate security procedures. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, ATTN: Mr. Jeff Grover, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/CPIC, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060. Mr. Jeff Grover may be contacted by E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 156 / Wednesday, August 13, 2014 / Notices email at jeffrey.c.grover.civ@mail.mil or by telephone at 703–697–9352. Please cite athletic shoe industry meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 10 U.S.C. 2533a, popularly known as the ‘‘Berry Amendment’’, prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD) from using funds appropriated or otherwise available to it for the procurement of certain items if those items are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. Articles of clothing, such as athletic shoes, are normally covered by the prohibition if procured on a Department of Defense (DoD) contract using appropriated funds. See DoD policy with respect to athletic shoes offered to recruits at basic training at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/ docs/OSD004508-14%20FOD.pdf. This industry meeting will provide information relating to this policy and is open to representatives of athletic shoe manufacturers (Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Code: 84—Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia; National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 316—Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing/316210—Footwear Manufacturing; Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code: 3149). Special accommodations: The public meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations, sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Jeff Grover at 703–697–9352, at least 10 working days prior to the meeting date. Manuel Quinones, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. BILLING CODE 5001–10–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Record of Decision for the Implementation of Energy, Water, and Solid Waste Sustainability Initiatives at Fort Bliss, TX and NM Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of availability. The Department of the Army and Fort Bliss announce the decision to proceed with the Preferred Alternative identified in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Implementation of Energy, Water, and Solid Waste Sustainability Initiatives, which allows Fort Bliss to implement Net Zero initiatives, comply with federal and Army energy mandates, and meet the Army’s energy and water security objectives. The Record of Decision (ROD) explains the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts associated with the proposed action, which consists of multiple, related, and interconnected projects with the goal of conserving energy and water, and reducing waste production. The selected alternative provides the proper balance of initiatives for the protection of environmental and mission-essential actions. The ROD also SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Record of Decision for the Second Main Operating Base KC–46A Beddown at Alternative Air National Guard Installations Notice of Availability (NOA) of a Record of Decision (ROD). ACTION: On August 5, 2014, the United States Air Force signed the ROD for the Second Main Operating (MOB– 2) Base KC–46A Beddown at Alternative Air National Guard (ANG) Installations Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The ROD states the Air Force decision to implement the Preffered Alternative to beddown up to twelve (12) KC–46A Primary aircraft authorized SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2014–19126 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 18:15 Aug 12, 2014 Henry Williams, Acting Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2014–19181 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 (PAA) under the National Guard Bureau for MOB–2 at Pease Air National Guard Station. The decision was based on matters discussed in the FEIS, inputs from the public and regulatory agencies, and other relevant factors. The FEIS was made available to the public on June 20, 2014 through a NOA in the Federal Register (Volume 79, Number 119, Page 35347) with a wait period that ended on July 20, 2014. The ROD documents only the decision of the Air Force with respect to the proposed Air Force actions analyzed in the FEIS. Authority: This NOA is published pursuant to the regulations (40 CFR 1506.6) implementing the provisions of the NEPA of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and the Air Force’s Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) (32 CFR 989.21(b) and 989.24(b)(7)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Marek, NGB/A7AM, 3501 Fetchet Avenue, JB Andrews, MD 20762, ph: 240/612–8855. Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47441 identifies mitigation that will reduce or eliminate adverse impacts. ADDRESSES: The ROD can be obtained at https://www.bliss.army.mil/dpw/ Environmental/EISDocuments2.html. Written requests to obtain a copy of the ROD should be addressed to Dr. John Kipp, Fort Bliss Directorate of Public Works, Attention: IMBL–PWE (Kipp), Building 624 Pleasonton Road, Fort Bliss, TX 79916; email: john.m.kipp6.civ@mail.mil; fax: (915) 568–3548. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact Ms. Donita Kelley, Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office, Attention: IMBL–PA (Kelley), Building 15 Slater Road, Fort Bliss, TX 79916; phone: (915) 568–4505; email: donita.k.schexnaydre.civ@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Army examined the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts from implementing multiple, related, and interconnected proposed projects that could be taken to implement Net Zero energy, water, and waste initiatives, comply with federal and Army energy mandates, and meet the Army’s energy and water security objectives. Not all projects identified in the ROD would be implemented to the full extent discussed in the FEIS. Technological advancements, legislative changes, and other factors may result in revisions to the proposed projects. The selected action alternative consists of six action alternatives (Alternatives 2 through 7): implementation of conservation policies and procedures (Alternative 2); construction of a water reclamation pipeline (Alternative 3); construction and operation of a waste-to-energy plant (Alternative 4); construction and operation of a geothermal energy facility (Alternative 5); and construction of drycooled concentrating solar power technology (Alternative 6). Alternative 7 proposes implementation of other renewable energy technologies and projects that are compatible with installation planning criteria and address potential future renewable energy, water, and waste technology actions at a programmatic level. Alternative 4, waste-to-energy plant, was analyzed from a programmatic perspective only. The Army will conduct further analysis of specific sites, should it consider pursuing this type of technology in the future. As warranted, additional site-specific analyses will occur for other projects, as well. The ROD incorporates analyses contained in the FEIS for the Implementation of Energy, Water, and E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47440-47441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19181]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. 2014-0049]


Notice of Industry Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of industry meeting.

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SUMMARY: DoD announces a meeting open to representatives of athletic 
shoe manufacturers to address DoD policy with regard to applicability 
of the Berry Amendment to athletic shoes for recruits at basic 
training.

DATES: September 4, 2014, 3:00-5:00 p.m., EDT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301; Pentagon Conference Center, Conference Room B3. Please limit 
attendance to two (2) individuals representing a single company and 
RSVP to the point of contact listed below not later than August 29, 
2014 with the following minimum information: Name; Contact Information 
(email and phone number); Company you are representing; and Country of 
citizenship. Individuals visiting the Pentagon must adhere to the 
following security instructions when entering the facility: https://www.pfpa.mil/access.html. Visitors will enter the Pentagon from the 
Metro Entrance and will require an escort at all times within the 
facility. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early 
to accommodate security procedures.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Director, Defense 
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, ATTN: Mr. Jeff Grover, 
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/CPIC, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. 
Mr. Jeff Grover may be contacted by

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email at jeffrey.c.grover.civ@mail.mil or by telephone at 703-697-9352. 
Please cite athletic shoe industry meeting.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 10 U.S.C. 2533a, popularly known as the 
``Berry Amendment'', prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD) from 
using funds appropriated or otherwise available to it for the 
procurement of certain items if those items are not grown, reprocessed, 
reused, or produced in the United States. Articles of clothing, such as 
athletic shoes, are normally covered by the prohibition if procured on 
a Department of Defense (DoD) contract using appropriated funds. See 
DoD policy with respect to athletic shoes offered to recruits at basic 
training at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/docs/OSD004508-14%20FOD.pdf. This industry meeting will provide information relating 
to this policy and is open to representatives of athletic shoe 
manufacturers (Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Code: 84--Clothing, 
Individual Equipment, and Insignia; National American Industry 
Classification System (NAICS) Code: 316--Leather and Allied Product 
Manufacturing/316210--Footwear Manufacturing; Standard Industrial 
Classification (SIC) Code: 3149).
    Special accommodations: The public meeting is physically accessible 
to people with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations, 
sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed 
to Mr. Jeff Grover at 703-697-9352, at least 10 working days prior to 
the meeting date.

Manuel Quinones,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2014-19181 Filed 8-12-14; 8:45 am]
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