Public Meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, 40919-40920 [2016-14860]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 121 / Thursday, June 23, 2016 / Notices 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. 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. Quarterly reports assist IEED staff with project monitoring of the EMDP program and ensure that projects are making adequate progress in achieving the project’s objectives. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. 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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 Grants. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Jun 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 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: 53 applicants per year; 34 project participants each year. Frequency of Response: Once per year for applications; 4 times per year for progress reports. Obligation to Respond: Responses are required to receive or maintain a benefit. Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours per application; 1.5 hours per progress report. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 2,324 hours (2,120 for applications and 204 for progress reports). Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour Collar Cost: $0. Elizabeth K. Appel, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–14841 Filed 6–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Public Meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). Comprised of 26 nonfederal invasive species experts and stakeholders from across the nation, the purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40919 Council is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. Purpose of Meeting: To convene the full ISAC and to provide expert input and recommendations to NISC federal agencies and their partners on invasive species matters of national importance. While in session, ISAC will: (1) Consider adoption of the white paper entitled, Addressing the Needs of Classical Biocontrol Programs, as proposed by ISAC’s Subcommittee on Control and Management; (2) receive update of progress in Federal agency implementation of prior recommendations from ISAC as well as new Federal initiatives as outlined in the National Invasive Species Council Management Plan; and, (3) commence work on NISC priority initiatives through subcommittees (task teams) focused on: (a) Strengthening Federal/ State coordination; (b) strengthening Federal/Tribal coordination; (c) identifying risks and opportunities for the application of gene editing as a means of eradication or controlling invasive species; (d) assessing implications of and needs to regulate invasive species that impact infrastructure; and, (e) assessing implications of and needs to regulate invasive species that impact wildlife health. The meeting agenda is available on the NISC Web site at https:// www.doi.gov/invasivespecies/isac/isacmeetings.cfm. Supplemental reference materials will be posted on or about Monday, June 27, 2016. Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee: Tuesday, July 12, 2016: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 13, 2016: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 14, 2016; 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. DATES: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian, 4th and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. The general session will be held in the Conference Center (4th Floor). NOTE: All meeting participants and interested members of the public must register their attendance online at https://goo.gl/ forms/aCThKkCEqr0rOuaA3. Attendees must pass through security screening upon entering the facility. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, National Invasive Species Council Program Specialist and ISAC Coordinator, Phone: (202) 208– 4122; Fax: (202) 208–4118, email: Kelsey_Brantley@ios.doi.gov. E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 40920 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 121 / Thursday, June 23, 2016 / Notices Dated: June 14, 2016. Jamie K. Reaser, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Secretariat. [FR Doc. 2016–14860 Filed 6–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4334–63–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [16X LLAK980600.L1820000.XX0000. LXSIARAC0000] Notice of Cancellation of Public Meeting, BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, Interior. ACTION: Notice of cancellation of public meeting. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) has been cancelled. SUMMARY: The meeting was to be held June 28–30, 2016, at the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center, Dalton Highway, Coldfoot, Alaska 99701. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: June Lowery, RAC Coordinator, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 W. 7th Avenue #13, Anchorage, AK 99513; jlowery@blm.gov; 907–271–3130. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15member council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Alaska. DATES: Dated: June 16, 2016. Bud C. Cribley, State Director. [FR Doc. 2016–14849 Filed 6–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [16XL1109AF LLUT030000 L16100000.PH0000 241A] asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Jun 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 Land Management (BLM), Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee (GSENMAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The GSENM MAC will meet Friday, August 5, 2016, (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) in Escalante, Utah. ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, located at 755 West Main Street, Escalante, Utah. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs Officer, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bureau of Land Management, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah 84741; phone (435) 644– 1209. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15member GSENMAC was appointed by the Secretary of Interior on January 23, 2016, pursuant to the Monument Management Plan, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA). As specified the Committee charter, the GSENMAC may be requested to: (1) Gather and analyze information, conduct studies and field examinations, seek public input or ascertain facts to develop recommendations concerning the use and management of the Monument; (2) Review programmatic documents including the annual Monument Manager’s Reports, and Monument Science Plans to provide recommendations on the achievement of the Management Plan objectives; (3) Compile monitoring data and assess and advise the DFO of the extent to which the Plan objectives are being met; (4) Make recommendations on Monument protocols and applicable planning projects to achieve the overall objectives are being met; (5) Review appropriate research proposals and make recommendations on project necessity and validity; (6) Make recommendations regarding allocation of research funds through review of research and project proposals as well as needs identified through the evaluation process; (7) Consult and make recommendations on issues such as protocols for specific projects, e.g., vegetation restoration methods or standards for excavation and curation of artifacts and objects; and/or (8) Prepare an annual report summarizing the Committee’s activities and accomplishments of the past year, and make recommendations for future needs and activities. Topics to be discussed by the GSENMAC during this meeting include new member orientation (MAC Charter, By-laws, FACA committee guidelines and responsibilities), the ongoing PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Livestock Grazing Management Plan Amendment and Associated Environmental Impact Statement (LGMPA/AEIS), GSENM division reports, future meeting dates and other matters as may reasonably come before the GSENMAC. The entire meeting is open to the public. Members of the public are welcome to address the Committee at 3:00 p.m., local time, on August 5, 2016. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, a time limit could be established. Interested persons may make oral statements to the GSENMAC during this time or written statements may be submitted for the GSENMAC’s consideration. Written statements can be sent to: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Attn.: Larry Crutchfield, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741. Information to be distributed to the GSENMAC is requested 10 days prior to the start of the GSENMAC meeting. All meetings are open to the public; however, transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participating public. Raul Morales, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 2016–14852 Filed 6–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DQ–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [RR02054000, 16XR0687NA, RX.18527901.3000000] Central Valley Project Improvement Act Water Management Plans Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The Bureau of Reclamation has made available to the public the Water Management Plans for four entities. For the purpose of this announcement, Water Management Plans (Plans) are considered the same as Water Conservation Plans. Reclamation is publishing this notice in order to allow the public an opportunity to review the Plans and comment on the preliminary determinations. DATES: Submit written comments on the preliminary determinations on or before July 25, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Ms. Charlene Stemen, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, MP– 410, Sacramento, CA 95825; or via email at cstemen@usbr.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 121 (Thursday, June 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40919-40920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14860]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Public Meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species 
Advisory Committee (ISAC). Comprised of 26 nonfederal invasive species 
experts and stakeholders from across the nation, the purpose of the 
Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive 
Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad 
array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive 
species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, 
ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The 
Council is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary 
of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the Council 
is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues.
    Purpose of Meeting: To convene the full ISAC and to provide expert 
input and recommendations to NISC federal agencies and their partners 
on invasive species matters of national importance. While in session, 
ISAC will: (1) Consider adoption of the white paper entitled, 
Addressing the Needs of Classical Biocontrol Programs, as proposed by 
ISAC's Subcommittee on Control and Management; (2) receive update of 
progress in Federal agency implementation of prior recommendations from 
ISAC as well as new Federal initiatives as outlined in the National 
Invasive Species Council Management Plan; and, (3) commence work on 
NISC priority initiatives through subcommittees (task teams) focused 
on: (a) Strengthening Federal/State coordination; (b) strengthening 
Federal/Tribal coordination; (c) identifying risks and opportunities 
for the application of gene editing as a means of eradication or 
controlling invasive species; (d) assessing implications of and needs 
to regulate invasive species that impact infrastructure; and, (e) 
assessing implications of and needs to regulate invasive species that 
impact wildlife health. The meeting agenda is available on the NISC Web 
site at https://www.doi.gov/invasivespecies/isac/isac-meetings.cfm. 
Supplemental reference materials will be posted on or about Monday, 
June 27, 2016.

DATES: Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee: Tuesday, 
July 12, 2016: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 13, 2016: 8:30 
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 14, 2016; 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American 
Indian, 4th and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. The 
general session will be held in the Conference Center (4th Floor). 
NOTE: All meeting participants and interested members of the public 
must register their attendance online at https://goo.gl/forms/aCThKkCEqr0rOuaA3. Attendees must pass through security screening upon 
entering the facility.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, National Invasive 
Species Council Program Specialist and ISAC Coordinator, Phone: (202) 
208-4122; Fax: (202) 208-4118, email: Kelsey_Brantley@ios.doi.gov.


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    Dated: June 14, 2016.
Jamie K. Reaser,
Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council (NISC) 
Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2016-14860 Filed 6-22-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4334-63-P
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