Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Tribal Self-Governance Program, 65796-65797 [2015-27211]

Download as PDF 65796 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 207 / Tuesday, October 27, 2015 / Notices process, see EPA’s Role in the EIS Process under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Submitting Comments: You may submit written comments by one of the following methods: • Electronically: Send comments via email to phase2comments@ southbayrestoration.org. Your correspondence should indicate which pond complex, alternative, or issue your comments pertain to. • By Hard Copy: Send written comments to Anne Morkill, Project Leader, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555, or to Brenda Buxton, Project Manager, State Coastal Conservancy, 1330 Broadway, 13th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. • By Fax: You may also send comments by facsimile to 510–792– 5828. To have your name added to our mailing list, contact Ariel Ambruster (see DATES). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Morkill, Project Leader, USFWS, 510–792–0222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In coordination with the California State Coastal Conservancy, we publish this notice to announce the reopening of the comment period for the DEIS/EIR for Phase 2 of the SBSP Restoration Project at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Refuge which originally ran from July 22, 2015, to September 22, 2015 (80 FR 43456). The DEIS/EIR, which we prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), describes and analyzes the alternatives identified for Phase 2 of the SBSP Restoration Project. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES EPA’s Role in the EIS Process 18:24 Oct 26, 2015 Jkt 238001 NEPA Compliance We are conducting environmental review in accordance with the requirements of NEPA, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), its implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), other applicable regulations, and our procedures for compliance with those regulations. The DEIS/EIR discusses the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the alternatives on biological resources, cultural resources, water quality, and other environmental resources. Measures to minimize adverse environmental effects are identified and discussed in the DEIS/ EIR. Public Comments We request that you send comments only by one of the methods described in ADDRESSES. If you submit a comment that includes personal identifying information, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority We provide this notice in accordance with the requirements of NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Alexandra Pitts, Acting, Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 2015–27256 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The notice contained an incorrect comment-period end date. The correct date is December 21, 2015. With this notice, we correct that error. If you sent a comment previously, you need not resend the comment. Tim Romanski, 360–753–5823. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf, please call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800–877–8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In the Federal Register of October 21, 2015, in FR Doc. 2015–26692, on page 63830, in the third column, correct the DATES caption to read: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: To ensure consideration, please submit written comments by December 21, 2015. Dated: October 21, 2015. Tina A. Campbell, Division of Policy, Performance, and Management Programs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2015–27236 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [167 A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900] Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Tribal Self-Governance Program AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R1–ES–2015–0151; FXES11120100000–156–FF01E00000] Draft Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment; Kaufman Properties, Thurston County, Washington; Correction Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments; correction. AGENCY: On October 21, 2015, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announced receipt of an application from Kaufman Real Estate LLC, Kaufman Holdings Inc., and Liberty Leasing & Construction, Inc. (applicants), for an incidental take permit (ITP) pursuant to the Endangered SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The EPA is charged under section 309 of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) to review all Federal agencies’ environmental impact statements (EISs) and to comment on the adequacy and the acceptability of the environmental impacts of proposed actions in the EISs. EPA also serves as the repository (EIS database) for EISs prepared by Federal agencies and provides notice of their availability in the Federal Register. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Database provides information about EISs prepared by Federal agencies, as well as EPA’s comments concerning the EISs. All EISs are filed with EPA, which publishes a notice of availability on Fridays in the Federal Register. You may search for EPA comments on the EIS, along with the EIS itself, at https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepapublic/action/eis/search. The DEIS/ VerDate Sep<11>2014 DEIR is also available at the locations under ADDRESSES. Notice of request for comments. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking comments on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of information for Tribal Self-Governance Program authorized by OMB Control Number 1076–0143. This information collection expires January 31, 2016. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to Sharee M. Freeman, Director, Office of SelfGovernance, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Mail Stop 355–G SIB, Washington, DC 20240; telephone: (202) 219–0240, email: Sharee.Freeman@bia.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharee Freeman, (202) 219–0240. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 207 / Tuesday, October 27, 2015 / Notices I. Abstract The Office of Self-Governance is seeking comments on the information collection entitled ‘‘Tribal SelfGovernance Program, 25 CFR 1000,’’ as we prepare to renew these collections that are required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collected will be used to establish requirements for entry into the pool of qualified applicants for Self-Governance and to meet reporting requirements of the Tribal Self-Governance Act. II. Request for Comments The BIA requests your comments on this collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information collection for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an individual may not respond to, a collection of information unless it has a valid OMB Control Number. It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personally identifiable 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. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 1076–0143. Title: Tribal Self-Governance program, 25 CFR 1000. Brief Description of Collection: The Self-Governance program is authorized by the Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994, Public Law 103–413 (the Act), as amended. Indian tribes interested in entering into Self-Governance must submit certain information as required by the Act. In addition, those tribes and tribal consortia that have entered into Self-Governance funding agreements will be requested to submit certain information as described in 25 CFR VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:24 Oct 26, 2015 Jkt 238001 1000. This information will be used to justify a budget request submission on their behalf and to comport with section 405 of the Act that calls for the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress. Responses are required to obtain or retain a benefit or are voluntary, depending upon the part of the program being addressed. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Respondents: Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal consortia participating in or wishing to enter into Tribal Self-Governance. Number of Respondents: 75. Number of Responses: 84. Estimated Time per Response: Completion times vary from 30 minutes to 400 hours, with an average of approximately 43 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion or annually. Obligation to Respond: Response required to obtain a benefit. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 4,443 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $10,500. Elizabeth K. Appel, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2015–27211 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [RR83550000, 156R5065C6, RX.59389832.1009676] Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other WaterRelated Contract Actions Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of contractual actions that have been proposed to the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and are new, discontinued, or completed since the last publication of this notice. This notice is one of a variety of means used to inform the public about proposed contractual actions for capital recovery and management of project resources and facilities consistent with section 9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939. Additional announcements of individual contract actions may be published in the Federal Register and in newspapers of general circulation in the areas determined by Reclamation to be affected by the proposed action. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65797 The identity of the approving officer and other information pertaining to a specific contract proposal may be obtained by calling or writing the appropriate regional office at the address and telephone number given for each region in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Kelly, Reclamation Law Administration Division, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, Colorado 80225–0007; telephone 303– 445–2888. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with section 9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939, and the rules and regulations published in 52 FR 11954, April 13, 1987 (43 CFR 426.22), Reclamation will publish notice of proposed or amendatory contract actions for any contract for the delivery of project water for authorized uses in newspapers of general circulation in the affected area at least 60 days prior to contract execution. Announcement may be in the form of news releases, legal notices, official letters, memorandums, or other forms of written material. Meetings, workshops, and/or hearings may also be used, as appropriate, to provide local publicity. The public participation procedures do not apply to proposed contracts for the sale of surplus or interim irrigation water for a term of 1 year or less. Either of the contracting parties may invite the public to observe contract proceedings. All public participation procedures will be coordinated with those involved in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act. Pursuant to the ‘‘Final Revised Public Participation Procedures’’ for water resource-related contract negotiations, published in 47 FR 7763, February 22, 1982, a tabulation is provided of all proposed contractual actions in each of the five Reclamation regions. When contract negotiations are completed, and prior to execution, each proposed contract form must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, or pursuant to delegated or redelegated authority, the Commissioner of Reclamation or one of the regional directors. In some instances, congressional review and approval of a report, water rate, or other terms and conditions of the contract may be involved. Public participation in and receipt of comments on contract proposals will be facilitated by adherence to the following procedures: 1. Only persons authorized to act on behalf of the contracting entities may negotiate the terms and conditions of a specific contract proposal. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65796-65797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27211]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[167 A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900]


Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Tribal Self-
Governance Program

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking comments on the renewal of Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of 
information for Tribal Self-Governance Program authorized by OMB 
Control Number 1076-0143. This information collection expires January 
31, 2016.

DATES: Submit comments on or before December 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to 
Sharee M. Freeman, Director, Office of Self-Governance, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Mail Stop 355-G SIB, Washington, DC 20240; 
telephone: (202) 219-0240, email: Sharee.Freeman@bia.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharee Freeman, (202) 219-0240.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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I. Abstract

    The Office of Self-Governance is seeking comments on the 
information collection entitled ``Tribal Self-Governance Program, 25 
CFR 1000,'' as we prepare to renew these collections that are required 
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collected will 
be used to establish requirements for entry into the pool of qualified 
applicants for Self-Governance and to meet reporting requirements of 
the Tribal Self-Governance Act.

II. Request for Comments

    The BIA requests your comments on this collection concerning: (a) 
The necessity of this information collection for the proper performance 
of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including 
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) Ways we could minimize the burden of the collection 
of the information on the respondents.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual may not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
has a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before 
including your address, phone number, email address or other personally 
identifiable 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.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0143.
    Title: Tribal Self-Governance program, 25 CFR 1000.
    Brief Description of Collection: The Self-Governance program is 
authorized by the Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994, Public Law 103-
413 (the Act), as amended. Indian tribes interested in entering into 
Self-Governance must submit certain information as required by the Act. 
In addition, those tribes and tribal consortia that have entered into 
Self-Governance funding agreements will be requested to submit certain 
information as described in 25 CFR 1000. This information will be used 
to justify a budget request submission on their behalf and to comport 
with section 405 of the Act that calls for the Secretary to submit an 
annual report to the Congress. Responses are required to obtain or 
retain a benefit or are voluntary, depending upon the part of the 
program being addressed.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents: Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal 
consortia participating in or wishing to enter into Tribal Self-
Governance.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Number of Responses: 84.
    Estimated Time per Response: Completion times vary from 30 minutes 
to 400 hours, with an average of approximately 43 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion or annually.
    Obligation to Respond: Response required to obtain a benefit.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 4,443 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $10,500.

Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian 
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-27211 Filed 10-26-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4337-15-P
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