Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska, 886-887 [2016-21]
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2016.
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I. Meeting Details
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CONTACT by January 15, 2016.
II. Committee Background
The LPAC is a statutorily created
committee that advises PHMSA on
proposed safety standards, risks
assessments, and safety policies for
hazardous liquid pipelines (49 U.S.C.
60115). The committee’s activities are
subject to the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C.
App. 1). The committee consists of 15
members—with membership evenly
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practicability, and cost-effectiveness of
each proposed pipeline safety standard.
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initiatives if time allows.
III. Preliminary Agenda
The agenda will include the
committee’s discussion and vote on the
proposed rule, ‘‘Pipeline Safety: Safety
of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines,’’
published in the Federal Register on
October 13, 2015, (80 FR 61610) and on
the associated regulatory analysis.
The proposed rule includes critical
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and maintained in the United States.
In this proposed rule, PHMSA
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improve the protection of high
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proposed rule addresses the following
areas:
• Requirements for gravity lines.
• Reporting requirements for
gathering lines.
• Inspections of pipelines following
extreme weather events.
• Periodic assessments of pipelines
not subject to integrity management.
• Pipeline repair criteria.
• Expanded use of leak detection
systems.
• Increased use of in-line inspection
tools.
• Clarifying other requirements.
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Kotzebue, Alaska ..........................
Kodiak, Alaska ..............................
Bethel, Alaska ...............................
Fairbanks, Alaska .........................
Tok, Alaska ...................................
Soldonta, Alaska ...........................
Anchorage, Alaska .......................
Dillingham, Alaska ........................
Galena, Alaska .............................
Document Availability: You
may obtain copies of the proposed rule
at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket
No. FWS–R7–NWRS–2014–0005.
Comment Submission: You may
submit comments on the proposed rule
by any one of the following methods:
(1) Electronically: Go to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal: https://
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Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and
Public Participation and Closure
Procedures, on National Wildlife
Refuges in Alaska
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule; announcement of
open houses and public hearings.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), published a
proposed rule elsewhere in today’s
Federal Register to amend our
regulations for National Wildlife
Refuges (refuges) in Alaska. The public
comment period on the proposed rule
closes on the date specified in that
document. This supplementary
document contains the dates, times, and
locations for the upcoming open houses
and public hearings on the proposed
rule.
SUMMARY:
We will hold nine open houses
and public hearings on the proposed
rule as follows:
DATES:
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enter FWS–R7–NWRS–2014–0005,
which is the docket number for this
rulemaking. Then click on the Search
button. On the resulting page, you may
submit a comment by clicking on
‘‘Comment Now!’’
(2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail
or hand-delivery to: Public Comments
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Processing, Attn: FWS–R7–NWRS–
2014–0005; Division of Policy,
Performance, and Management
Programs; U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041–3803.
(3) At open houses or the public
hearings: Written comments will be
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the nine scheduled open houses or
public hearings. Public testimony will
be recorded and submitted for the
record at the public hearings via a court
reporter.
We request that you send comments
only by the methods described above.
We will post all comments on https://
www.regulations.gov. This generally
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means that we will post any personal
information you provide us.
Open Houses and Public Hearings:
We will hold open houses and public
hearings at the following locations:
City
Location information
Kodiak, Alaska .....................
Bethel, Alaska ......................
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 402 Center Ave, Kodiak, Alaska; 907–487–2600.
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Conference Room, 807 Chief, Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, Alaska;
907–543–3151.
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center, 101 Dunkel St., Fairbanks, Alaska; 907–456–0440.
Tok School, 249 Jon Summar Road, Tok, Alaska; 907–883–5312.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska; 907–260–2820.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office, Gordon Watson Conference Room, 1011 Tudor Rd., Anchorage,
Alaska; 907–786–3872.
Dillingham City Council Chambers, 141 Main Street, Dillingham, Alaska; 907–842–1063.
Charlie Larsen Community Hall, Galena, Alaska; 907–656–1231.
Selawik National Wildlife Refuge Conference Room at the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 160
Second Avenue, Kotzebue, Alaska; 907–442–3799.
Fairbanks, Alaska .................
Tok, Alaska ..........................
Soldonta, Alaska ..................
Anchorage, Alaska ...............
Dillingham, Alaska ................
Galena, Alaska .....................
Kotzebue, Alaska .................
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephanie Brady, Chief of Conservation
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife
Refuge System, Alaska Regional Office,
1011 E. Tudor Rd., Mail Stop 211,
Anchorage, AK 99503; telephone (907)
306–7448.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
We published a proposed rule
elsewhere in today’s Federal Register to
clarify how our existing mandates for
the conservation of natural and
biological diversity, biological integrity,
and environmental health on refuges in
Alaska relate to predator control;
prohibit several particularly effective
methods and means for take of
predators; and update our public
participation and closure procedures.
The proposed rule would not change
Federal subsistence regulations or
restrict the taking of fish or wildlife for
subsistence uses under Federal
subsistence regulations. See the
proposed rule and associated
environmental assessment at https://
www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
FWS–R7–NWRS–2014–0005 for further
details.
Open Houses and Public Hearings
We are holding nine open houses and
public hearings on the dates listed
above in the DATES section at the
locations listed above in the ADDRESSES
section. We are holding the public
hearings to provide interested parties an
opportunity to present verbal testimony
(formal, oral comments) or written
comments regarding the proposed rule
and associated environmental
assessment. A formal public hearing is
not, however, an opportunity for
dialogue with the Service; it is only a
forum for accepting formal verbal
testimony. In contrast to the public
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hearings, the open houses allow the
public the opportunity to interact with
Service staff, who will be available to
provide information and address
questions on the proposed rule and the
environmental assessment.
We cannot accept verbal testimony at
any of the open houses; verbal
testimony can only be accepted at the
public hearings. Anyone wishing to
make an oral statement at a public
hearing for the record is encouraged to
provide a written copy of their
statement to us at the hearing. In the
event there is a large attendance, the
time allotted for oral statements may be
limited. Speakers can sign up at a
hearing if they desire to make an oral
statement. Oral and written statements
receive equal consideration. There are
no limits on the length of written
comments submitted to us.
Persons with disabilities needing
reasonable accommodations to
participate in an open house or public
hearing should contact Stephanie Brady,
Chief of Conservation Planning and
Policy, National Wildlife Refuge
System, Alaska (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT). Reasonable
accommodation requests should be
received at least 3 business days prior
to the open house or public hearing to
help ensure availability; American Sign
Language or English as a second
language interpreter needs should be
received at least 2 weeks prior to the
open house or public meeting.
Authors
The primary author of this document
is Stephanie Brady, Chief of
Conservation Planning and Policy,
National Wildlife Refuge System,
Anchorage Regional Office.
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Authority
The authority for this action is 5
U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k et seq., 664,
668dd–668ee, 715i, and 3101 et seq.
Karen Hyun,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and
Wildlife and Parks.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Parts 32 and 36
[Docket No. FWS–R7–NWRS–2014–0005;
FF07R05000 145 FXRS12610700000]
RIN 1018–BA31
Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and
Public Participation and Closure
Procedures, on National Wildlife
Refuges in Alaska
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), propose to
amend our regulations for National
Wildlife Refuges (refuges) in Alaska.
This proposed rule clarifies how our
existing mandates for the conservation
of natural and biological diversity,
biological integrity, and environmental
health on refuges in Alaska relate to
predator control; prohibits several
particularly effective methods and
means for take of predators; and updates
our public participation and closure
procedures. This proposed rule would
not change Federal subsistence
regulations or restrict the taking of fish
or wildlife for subsistence uses under
Federal subsistence regulations.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Parts 32 and 36
[Docket No. FWS-R7-NWRS-2014-0005; FF07R06000 167 FXRS12610700000]
RIN 1018-BA31
Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and
Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule; announcement of open houses and public hearings.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), published a
proposed rule elsewhere in today's Federal Register to amend our
regulations for National Wildlife Refuges (refuges) in Alaska. The
public comment period on the proposed rule closes on the date specified
in that document. This supplementary document contains the dates,
times, and locations for the upcoming open houses and public hearings
on the proposed rule.
DATES: We will hold nine open houses and public hearings on the
proposed rule as follows:
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Date City Time of open house Time of public hearing
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January 26 , 2016.................... Kotzebue, Alaska....... 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
January 27, 2016..................... Kodiak, Alaska......... 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
February 8, 2016..................... Bethel, Alaska......... 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
February 10, 2016.................... Fairbanks, Alaska...... 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
February 11, 2016.................... Tok, Alaska............ 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
February 16, 2016.................... Soldonta, Alaska....... 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
February 18, 2016.................... Anchorage, Alaska...... 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
March 1, 2016........................ Dillingham, Alaska..... 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
March 3, 2016........................ Galena, Alaska......... 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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ADDRESSES: Document Availability: You may obtain copies of the proposed
rule at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-R7-NWRS-2014-0005.
Comment Submission: You may submit comments on the proposed rule by
any one of the following methods:
(1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter FWS-R7-NWRS-2014-0005,
which is the docket number for this rulemaking. Then click on the
Search button. On the resulting page, you may submit a comment by
clicking on ``Comment Now!''
(2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public
Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R7-NWRS-2014-0005; Division of Policy,
Performance, and Management Programs; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
(3) At open houses or the public hearings: Written comments will be
accepted by Service personnel at any of
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the nine scheduled open houses or public hearings. Public testimony
will be recorded and submitted for the record at the public hearings
via a court reporter.
We request that you send comments only by the methods described
above. We will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. This
generally means that we will post any personal information you provide
us.
Open Houses and Public Hearings: We will hold open houses and
public hearings at the following locations:
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City Location information
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Kodiak, Alaska............... Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor
Center, 402 Center Ave, Kodiak, Alaska;
907-487-2600.
Bethel, Alaska............... Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge
Conference Room, 807 Chief, Eddie
Hoffman Highway, Bethel, Alaska; 907-543-
3151.
Fairbanks, Alaska............ Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor
Center, 101 Dunkel St., Fairbanks,
Alaska; 907-456-0440.
Tok, Alaska.................. Tok School, 249 Jon Summar Road, Tok,
Alaska; 907-883-5312.
Soldonta, Alaska............. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor
Center, Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska;
907-260-2820.
Anchorage, Alaska............ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional
Office, Gordon Watson Conference Room,
1011 Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska; 907-
786-3872.
Dillingham, Alaska........... Dillingham City Council Chambers, 141
Main Street, Dillingham, Alaska; 907-842-
1063.
Galena, Alaska............... Charlie Larsen Community Hall, Galena,
Alaska; 907-656-1231.
Kotzebue, Alaska............. Selawik National Wildlife Refuge
Conference Room at the Selawik National
Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 160 Second
Avenue, Kotzebue, Alaska; 907-442-3799.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Brady, Chief of Conservation
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System, Alaska Regional
Office, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Mail Stop 211, Anchorage, AK 99503;
telephone (907) 306-7448.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
We published a proposed rule elsewhere in today's Federal Register
to clarify how our existing mandates for the conservation of natural
and biological diversity, biological integrity, and environmental
health on refuges in Alaska relate to predator control; prohibit
several particularly effective methods and means for take of predators;
and update our public participation and closure procedures. The
proposed rule would not change Federal subsistence regulations or
restrict the taking of fish or wildlife for subsistence uses under
Federal subsistence regulations. See the proposed rule and associated
environmental assessment at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
FWS-R7-NWRS-2014-0005 for further details.
Open Houses and Public Hearings
We are holding nine open houses and public hearings on the dates
listed above in the DATES section at the locations listed above in the
ADDRESSES section. We are holding the public hearings to provide
interested parties an opportunity to present verbal testimony (formal,
oral comments) or written comments regarding the proposed rule and
associated environmental assessment. A formal public hearing is not,
however, an opportunity for dialogue with the Service; it is only a
forum for accepting formal verbal testimony. In contrast to the public
hearings, the open houses allow the public the opportunity to interact
with Service staff, who will be available to provide information and
address questions on the proposed rule and the environmental
assessment.
We cannot accept verbal testimony at any of the open houses; verbal
testimony can only be accepted at the public hearings. Anyone wishing
to make an oral statement at a public hearing for the record is
encouraged to provide a written copy of their statement to us at the
hearing. In the event there is a large attendance, the time allotted
for oral statements may be limited. Speakers can sign up at a hearing
if they desire to make an oral statement. Oral and written statements
receive equal consideration. There are no limits on the length of
written comments submitted to us.
Persons with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to
participate in an open house or public hearing should contact Stephanie
Brady, Chief of Conservation Planning and Policy, National Wildlife
Refuge System, Alaska (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Reasonable
accommodation requests should be received at least 3 business days
prior to the open house or public hearing to help ensure availability;
American Sign Language or English as a second language interpreter
needs should be received at least 2 weeks prior to the open house or
public meeting.
Authors
The primary author of this document is Stephanie Brady, Chief of
Conservation Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System,
Anchorage Regional Office.
Authority
The authority for this action is 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k et
seq., 664, 668dd-668ee, 715i, and 3101 et seq.
Karen Hyun,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
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