Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Energy Resource Development Program Grants, 18876-18877 [2016-07441]

Download as PDF 18876 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2016 / Notices help guide our recovery efforts by describing actions we consider necessary for each species’ conservation and by estimating time and costs for implementing needed recovery measures. Section 4(f) of the Act requires us to provide an opportunity for public review and comment prior to finalization of recovery plans, including revisions to such plans. We made the draft recovery plan for Behren’s silverspot butterfly available for public comment from January 20, 2004, through March 22, 2004 (69 FR 2725). We did not receive any comments during the public comment period for the draft recovery plan. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Recovery Plan for Behren’s Silverspot Butterfly (Speyeria zerene behrensii) Species’ History We listed Behren’s silverspot butterfly throughout its entire range on December 5, 1997 (62 FR 64306). The species is endemic to the coastal prairie in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, California. The current known range of the Behren’s silverspot butterfly is limited to a small number of sites located from the Point ArenaManchester State Park area south to the Salt Point area. The best available information on the life history of the Behren’s silverspot butterfly comes from studies of a closely related coastal subspecies, the Oregon silverspot butterfly. Those studies found that females lay their eggs in the debris and dried stems of the larval food plant, the early blue violet (Viola adunca). The early blue violet is a small, native, perennial herb with pale to deep violet flowers. This violet typically blooms in late spring to early summer and dies back to the perennial rhizome during winter. Early blue violets occur widely in western North America; within the Behren’s silverspot butterfly’s range, they are associated with coastal grasslands. Upon hatching, the caterpillars (larvae) wander a short distance and spin a silk pad upon which they pass the fall and winter in diapause (dormancy). The larvae are dark-colored with many branching, sharp spines on their backs. Upon ending diapause in the spring, the larvae immediately seek out the violet food plant. During the spring and early summer they pass through five instars (stages of development) before forming a pupa within a chamber of leaves that they draw together with silk. The adult butterflies emerge in about two weeks and live for approximately three weeks, during which time they feed on nectar VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Mar 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 and reproduce. Depending upon environmental conditions, the flight period ranges from about July through August or early September. Behren’s silverspot butterfly flight behavior is moderately erratic and swift in windy places, 0.3 to 1.8 meters (2 to 6 feet) above ground surface. Flights usually occur by late morning when temperatures are above about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Adults may feed on nectar for as long as 5 minutes, returning to the same plant repeatedly. Butterflies may rest on bare ground, in grasses, or on ferns (bracken) and other foliage. Adult Behren’s silverspot butterflies feed on nectar, which is their only food source, besides internal reserves present when they emerge from the pupae. Observations of nectar feeding are few, but based on observations of this and closely related silverspot subspecies, plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) dominate as nectar sources, including thistles (Cirsium spp); gumplant (Grindelia stricta); goldenrods (Solidago spp.); tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), California aster (Aster chilensis), pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea), seaside daisy (Erigeron glaucus), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). Reported nectar species from other plant families include yellow sand verbena (Abronia latifolia), seapink (Armeria maritima), and western pennyroyal (Monardella undulata). Recovery Plan Goals The ultimate goal of this recovery plan is to recover Behren’s silverspot butterfly so that it can be delisted. To meet the recovery goal, the following objectives have been identified: 1. Secure self-sustaining wild metapopulations throughout the historic range of the subspecies. 2. Determine metapopulation and rangewide population numbers and monitor them to determine long-term trends. 3. Reduce and eliminate threats, to the extent possible. 4. Protect, conserve, and restore healthy butterfly ecosystems and their function. As Behren’s silverspot butterfly meets reclassification and recovery criteria, we will review its status and consider it for removal from the Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. Authority We developed our recovery plan under the authority of section 4(f) of the Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). We publish this notice under section 4(f) of the PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Alexandra Pitts, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 2016–07389 Filed 3–31–16; 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 Energy Resource Development Program Grants Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs is seeking comments on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of information for grants under the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Office’s Energy and Mineral Development Program authorized by OMB Control Number 1076–0174. This information collection expires June 30, 2016. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 31, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to Rebecca Naragon, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., MS–16–SIB, Washington, DC 20245; email: Rebecca.Naragon@bia.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Naragon, (202) 208–4401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract The Energy Policy Act of 2005, 25 U.S.C. 3503 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to Indian Tribes as defined in 25 U.S.C. 3501(4)(A) and (B). The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) administers and manages the energy resource development grant program under the Energy and Minerals Development Program (EMDP). Congress may appropriate funds to EMDP on a year-to-year basis. When funding is available, IEED may solicit proposals for energy and mineral resource development projects from Indian Tribes for use on Indian lands as defined in 25 U.S.C. 3501. The projects E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2016 / Notices may be in the areas of exploration, assessment, development, feasibility, or market studies. Indian Tribes that would like to apply for an EMDP grant must submit an application that includes certain information, and must assist IEED by providing information in support of any National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Request for Comments The Bureau of Indian Affairs (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 need 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 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 information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. III. Data OMB Control Number: 1076–0174. Title: Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant Solicitation. Brief Description of Collection: Indian Tribes that would like to apply for an EMDP grant must submit an application that includes certain information. A complete application must contain a current, signed Tribal resolution that provides sufficient information to authorize the project and comply with the terms of the grant; a proposal describing the planned activities and deliverable products; and a detailed budget estimate. The IEED requires this information to ensure that it provides funding only to those projects that meet the goals of the EMDP and purposes for VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Mar 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 which Congress provides the appropriation. Upon acceptance of an application, a Tribe must then submit one to two page quarterly progress reports summarizing events, accomplishments, problems and/or results in executing the project. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Respondents: Federally recognized Indian Tribes with Indian land. Number of Respondents: 55 applicants per year; approximately 25 project participants each year. Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours per application; 1.5 hours per progress report. Frequency of Response: Once per year for applications; 4 times per year for progress reports. Obligation to Respond: Response required to obtain a benefit. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 2,308 hours (2,200 for applications and 108 for progress reports). Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0. Elizabeth K. Appel, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–07441 Filed 3–31–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [16X LLUT980300 L10100000.XZ0000 24–1A] Notice of Utah Resource Advisory Council/Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. Notice. 18877 City, Utah 84101; phone (801) 539– 4033; or lbird@blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Planned agenda topics include the introduction of new members; election of new officers; an overview of BLM-Utah issues; updates on the effort to revise the BLM’s planning regulations (Planning 2.0); implementation of the Greater Sage-Grouse land use plan; updates on the St. George Field Office resource management planning process (including the Red Cliffs and Beaver Dam National Conservation Areas); and, updates on the Respect and Protect Anti-Looting Campaign. The RecRAC will be briefed on the BLM’s Connecting with Utah Communities Strategy and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The BLM-Henry Mountain Field Station will brief the RecRAC on a recreation fee pilot project that was approved by the RecRAC in November 2014. A half-hour public comment period will take place from 12:30–1:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public; however, transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participating individuals. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours. Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–1. Jenna Whitlock, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 2016–07383 Filed 3–31–16; 8:45 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 4310–DQ–P In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC)/Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The BLM-Utah RAC/RecRAC will meet May 5, 2016, from 8:00 a.m.– 3:45 p.m. ADDRESSES: The RAC/RecRAC will meet at the BLM-Utah State Office, Monument Conference Room (5th Floor), 440 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lola Bird, Public Affairs Specialist (RAC Coordinator), Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLORC03000.L63320000.DD0000.16XL11 16AF.HAG16–0044] Interim Final Supplementary Rules for Public Lands at Bastendorff Beach and the Associated Headlands in Coos County, Oregon Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Interim final supplementary rules. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Director hereby establishes interim final supplementary rules limiting the duration of camping at Bastendorff Beach and the associated headlands SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 63 (Friday, April 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07441]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[167 A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900]


Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Energy Resource 
Development Program Grants

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 
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs is seeking comments on the renewal 
of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of 
information for grants under the Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development Office's Energy and Mineral Development Program authorized 
by OMB Control Number 1076-0174. This information collection expires 
June 30, 2016.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 31, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to 
Rebecca Naragon, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian 
Energy and Economic Development, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., MS-16-
SIB, Washington, DC 20245; email: Rebecca.Naragon@bia.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Naragon, (202) 208-4401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Energy Policy Act of 2005, 25 U.S.C. 3503 authorizes the 
Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to Indian Tribes as defined 
in 25 U.S.C. 3501(4)(A) and (B). The Office of Indian Energy and 
Economic Development (IEED) administers and manages the energy resource 
development grant program under the Energy and Minerals Development 
Program (EMDP).
    Congress may appropriate funds to EMDP on a year-to-year basis. 
When funding is available, IEED may solicit proposals for energy and 
mineral resource development projects from Indian Tribes for use on 
Indian lands as defined in 25 U.S.C. 3501. The projects

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may be in the areas of exploration, assessment, development, 
feasibility, or market studies. Indian Tribes that would like to apply 
for an EMDP grant must submit an application that includes certain 
information, and must assist IEED by providing information in support 
of any National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses.

II. Request for Comments

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (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 need 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 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 information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0174.
    Title: Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant 
Solicitation.
    Brief Description of Collection: Indian Tribes that would like to 
apply for an EMDP grant must submit an application that includes 
certain information. A complete application must contain a current, 
signed Tribal resolution that provides sufficient information to 
authorize the project and comply with the terms of the grant; a 
proposal describing the planned activities and deliverable products; 
and a detailed budget estimate. The IEED requires this information to 
ensure that it provides funding only to those projects that meet the 
goals of the EMDP and purposes for which Congress provides the 
appropriation. Upon acceptance of an application, a Tribe must then 
submit one to two page quarterly progress reports summarizing events, 
accomplishments, problems and/or results in executing the project.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents: Federally recognized Indian Tribes with Indian land.
    Number of Respondents: 55 applicants per year; approximately 25 
project participants each year.
    Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours per application; 1.5 hours 
per progress report.
    Frequency of Response: Once per year for applications; 4 times per 
year for progress reports.
    Obligation to Respond: Response required to obtain a benefit.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 2,308 hours (2,200 for 
applications and 108 for progress reports).
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.

Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian 
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-07441 Filed 3-31-16; 8:45 am]
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