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impact rates of recruitment or survival
and will therefore not result in
population-level impacts.
Based on the analysis contained
herein of the likely effects of the
specified activity on marine mammals
and their habitat, and taking into
consideration the implementation of the
planned monitoring and mitigation
measures, we find that the total marine
mammal take from the Navy’s wharf
construction activities will have a
negligible impact on the affected marine
mammal species or stocks.
Small Numbers Analysis
As described previously, of the 304
incidents of behavioral harassment
predicted to occur for bottlenose
dolphin, we have no information
allowing us to parse those predicted
incidents amongst the three stocks of
bottlenose dolphin that may occur in
the project area. Therefore, we assessed
the total number of predicted incidents
of take against the best abundance
estimate for each stock, as though the
total would occur for the stock in
question. For two of the bottlenose
dolphin stocks, the total predicted
number of incidents of take authorized
would be considered small—
approximately three percent for the
southern migratory stock and less than
25 percent for the northern Florida
coastal stock—even if each estimated
taking occurred to a new individual.
This is an extremely unlikely scenario
as, for bottlenose dolphins in estuarine
and nearshore waters, there is likely to
be some overlap in individuals present
day-to-day.
The total number of authorized takes
for bottlenose dolphins, if assumed to
accrue solely to new individuals of the
JES stock, is higher relative to the total
stock abundance, which is currently
considered unknown. However, these
numbers represent the estimated
incidents of take, not the number of
individuals taken. That is, it is highly
likely that a relatively small subset of
JES bottlenose dolphins would be
harassed by project activities. JES
bottlenose dolphins range from
Cumberland Sound at the GeorgiaFlorida border south to approximately
Palm Coast, Florida, an area spanning
over 120 linear km of coastline and
including habitat consisting of complex
inshore and estuarine waterways. JES
dolphins, divided by Caldwell (2001)
into Northern and Southern groups,
show strong site fidelity and, although
members of both groups have been
observed outside their preferred areas, it
is likely that the majority of JES
dolphins would not occur within waters
ensonified by project activities. Further,
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although the largest area of
ensonification is predicted to extend up
to 7.5 km offshore from NSM, estuarine
dolphins are generally considered as
restricted to inshore waters and only 1–
2 km offshore. In summary, JES
dolphins are (1) known to form two
groups and exhibit strong site fidelity
(i.e., individuals do not generally range
throughout the recognized overall JES
stock range); (2) would not occur at all
in a significant portion of the larger ZOI
extending offshore from NSM; and (3)
the specified activity will be stationary
within an enclosed basin not recognized
as an area of any special significance
that would serve to attract or aggregate
dolphins. We therefore believe that the
estimated numbers of takes, were they
to occur, likely represent repeated
exposures of a much smaller number of
bottlenose dolphins and that these
estimated incidents of take represent
small numbers of bottlenose dolphins.
Based on the analysis contained
herein of the likely effects of the
specified activity on marine mammals
and their habitat, and taking into
consideration the implementation of the
mitigation and monitoring measures, we
find that small numbers of marine
mammals will be taken relative to the
populations of the affected species or
stocks.
Impact on Availability of Affected
Species for Taking for Subsistence Uses
There are no relevant subsistence uses
of marine mammals implicated by this
action. Therefore, we have determined
that the total taking of affected species
or stocks would not have an unmitigable
adverse impact on the availability of
such species or stocks for taking for
subsistence purposes.
suitability for adoption by NMFS in
order to assess the impacts to the human
environment of issuance of an IHA to
the Navy. Also in compliance with
NEPA and the CEQ regulations, as well
as NOAA Administrative Order 216–6,
NMFS has reviewed the Navy’s EA,
determined it to be sufficient, and
adopted that EA and signed a Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on
November 20, 2013.
We have reviewed the Navy’s
application for a renewed IHA for
ongoing construction activities for
2015–16 and results of required marine
mammal monitoring. Based on that
review, we have determined that the
proposed action is very similar to that
considered in the previous IHA. In
addition, no significant new
circumstances or information relevant to
environmental concerns have been
identified. Thus, we have determined
that the preparation of a new or
supplemental NEPA document is not
necessary, and, after review of public
comments, reaffirm our 2013 FONSI.
The 2013 NEPA documents are
available for review at
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
incidental/construction.htm.
Authorization
As a result of these determinations,
we have issued an IHA to the Navy for
conducting the described construction
activities in Mayport, FL, for one year
from the date of issuance, provided the
previously described mitigation,
monitoring, and reporting requirements
are incorporated.
Dated: September 9, 2015.
Donna S. Wieting,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
No marine mammal species listed
under the ESA are expected to be
affected by these activities. Therefore,
we have determined that section 7
consultation under the ESA are not
required.
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National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as implemented by
the regulations published by the
Council on Environmental Quality (40
CFR parts 1500–1508), the Navy
prepared an Environmental Assessment
(EA) to consider the direct, indirect and
cumulative effects to the human
environment resulting from the pier
maintenance project. NMFS made the
Navy’s EA available to the public for
review and comment, in relation to its
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
AGENCY:
The Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Pacific Council)
Groundfish Management Team (GMT)
will hold a work session that is open to
the public.
SUMMARY:
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The GMT meeting will be held
Monday, October 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. until
business for the day is completed. The
GMT meeting will reconvene Tuesday,
October 6 through Friday, October 9,
2015, from 8:30 a.m. until business for
each day has been completed.
DATES:
The meeting will be held at
the Pacific Council Office, Large
Conference Room, 7700 NE Ambassador
Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–
1384, telephone: (503) 820–2280.
Council address: Pacific Council,
7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101,
Portland, OR 97220–1384.
ADDRESSES:
Ms.
Kelly Ames, Pacific Council; telephone:
(503) 820–2426.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
primary purpose of the GMT meeting
will be to develop recommendations for
consideration by the Pacific Council at
its November 13–19, 2015 meeting in
Garden Grove, CA. Specific agenda
topics include the development of the
2017–18 harvest specifications and
management measures including stock
assessments and rebuilding analyses.
The GMT may also address other
groundfish agenda items scheduled for
the November Council meeting. No
management actions will be decided by
the GMT. Public comment will be
accommodated if time allows, at the
discretion of the GMT Chair.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in the meeting agenda may be
discussed, those issues may not be the
subject of formal action during these
meetings. Action will be restricted to
those issues specifically listed in this
document and any issues arising after
publication of this document that
require emergency action under section
305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act,
provided the public has been notified of
the intent to take final action to address
the emergency.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Special Accommodations
The meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Mr. Kris
Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2425 at least
5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: September 11, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Patent and Trademark Office
[Docket No.: PTO–C–2015–0054]
National Medal of Technology and
Innovation Nomination Evaluation
Committee
United States Patent and
Trademark Office, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and request for
nominations for the National Medal of
Technology and Innovation Nomination
Evaluation Committee.
AGENCY:
The Department of Commerce
(United States Patent and Trademark
Office) is requesting nominations of
individuals to serve on the National
Medal of Technology and Innovation
Nomination Evaluation Committee. The
United States Patent and Trademark
Office will consider all timely
nominations received in response to this
notice as well as from other sources.
DATES: To ensure full consideration,
nominations must be postmarked, faxed
or electronically transmitted no later
than October 16, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Nominations must be
submitted to, Program Manager,
National Medal of Technology and
Innovation Program, United States
Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box
1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313–1450.
Nominations also may be submitted via
fax: (571) 273–9821 or by electronic
mail to: nmti@uspto.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Palafoutas, Program Manager, National
Medal of Technology and Innovation
Program, United States Patent and
Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450,
Alexandria, Virginia 22313–1450,
telephone (571) 272–9821, or electronic
mail: nmti@uspto.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The National Medal of Technology
and Innovation Nomination Evaluation
Committee was established in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (Title 5, United
States Code, Appendix 2). The following
provides information about the
committee and membership:
• Committee members are appointed
by and serve at the discretion of the
Secretary of Commerce. The committee
provides advice to the Secretary on the
implementation of Section 12 of the
Stevenson-Wydler Technology
Innovation Act of 1980, Public Law 96–
480 (15 U.S.C. 3711), as amended by
Public Law 110–69, Title I, § 1003,
August 9, 2007.
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• The committee functions solely as
an advisory body under the FACA.
Members are appointed to the
approximately 12-member committee
for a term of three years. At the
conclusion of the three-year term, a
member may be eligible for appointment
to one additional term, pending
advisory committee needs. Selection of
membership is made in accordance with
applicable Department of Commerce
guidelines.
• Members are responsible for
reviewing nominations and making
recommendations for the Nation’s
highest honor for technological
innovation, awarded periodically by the
President of the United States. Members
of the committee must have an
understanding of, and experience in,
developing and utilizing technological
innovation and/or be familiar with the
education, training, employment and
management of technological
manpower.
• The Department is seeking
additional nominations of candidates
from small, medium-sized, and large
businesses and academia, with expertise
in sub-sectors of the technology
enterprise, including: Medical
Innovations/Bioengineering and
Biomedical Technology; Technology
Management/Computing/IT/
Manufacturing Innovation;
Technological Manpower/Workforce
Training/Education. Under the FACA,
membership on a committee must be
balanced in background and expertise.
In order to maximize the balance of
background and expertise on the current
committee, nominations of individuals
with backgrounds in the following areas
are particularly sought: Computer
science, information technology, and
medicine.
• Committee members generally are
Chief Executive Officers or former Chief
Executive Officers; former winners of
the National Medal of Technology and
Innovation; presidents or distinguished
faculty of universities; or senior
executives of non-profit organizations.
As such, they not only offer the stature
of their positions but also possess
intimate knowledge of the forces
determining future directions for their
organizations and industries. The
committee as a whole is balanced in
representing geographical, professional,
and diverse interests.
Nomination Information
• Nominees must be United States
citizens, must be able to fully
participate in meetings pertaining to the
review and selection of finalists for the
National Medal of Technology and
Innovation, and must uphold the
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Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council)
Groundfish Management Team (GMT) will hold a work session that is open
to the public.
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DATES: The GMT meeting will be held Monday, October 5, 2015, at 1 p.m.
until business for the day is completed. The GMT meeting will reconvene
Tuesday, October 6 through Friday, October 9, 2015, from 8:30 a.m.
until business for each day has been completed.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pacific Council Office,
Large Conference Room, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
OR 97220-1384, telephone: (503) 820-2280.
Council address: Pacific Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite
101, Portland, OR 97220-1384.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kelly Ames, Pacific Council;
telephone: (503) 820-2426.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of the GMT meeting will
be to develop recommendations for consideration by the Pacific Council
at its November 13-19, 2015 meeting in Garden Grove, CA. Specific
agenda topics include the development of the 2017-18 harvest
specifications and management measures including stock assessments and
rebuilding analyses. The GMT may also address other groundfish agenda
items scheduled for the November Council meeting. No management actions
will be decided by the GMT. Public comment will be accommodated if time
allows, at the discretion of the GMT Chair.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda
may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action
during these meetings. Action will be restricted to those issues
specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after
publication of this document that require emergency action under
section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to
take final action to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820-2425 at least
5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: September 11, 2015.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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