Draft Screening Form and Draft Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan for the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development; Mohave County, AZ, 62170-62172 [2016-21285]

Download as PDF 62170 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2016 / Notices Dated: August 29, 2016. Robert B. Morton, Director, Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Guido. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. Comments Due Date: November 7, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Anna P. 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Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number DATES: [FR Doc. 2016–21657 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5920–N–02] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Federal Labor Standards Questionnaire Complaint Intake Form Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment. SUMMARY: A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Federal Labor Standards Questionnaire Complaint Intake Form. OMB Approval Number: FR–2501– 0018. Type of Request: Revision. Form Number: HUD FORMS 5730, HUD 4730E; HUD 430SP; HUD 4731. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: Expired OMB dates. Number of Respondents: 2,000. Frequency of Response: 1. Responses per Annum: 250. Burden Hour per Respondents: .5. Annual Burden Hours: 1,2500. Hourly Cost per Response: 10.00. Annual Cost: $12,500.00. Information collection Number of respondents Frequency of response Responses per annum Burden hour per response Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response Annual cost Total ............................. 1,500 1 1,250 .5 250 $10.00 $12,500.00 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES B. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in Section A on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:34 Sep 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 Dated: August 30, 2016. Robert B. Morton, Director, Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement, M. [FR Doc. 2016–21658 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R2–ES–2015–N130; FXES11130200000–167–FF02ENEH00] Draft Screening Form and Draft LowEffect Habitat Conservation Plan for the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development; Mohave County, AZ Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from Alex Perez (applicant) for a 5-year incidental take permit for the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 We are requesting comments on the permit application, the draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), and the preliminary determination that the proposed HCP qualifies as a ‘‘loweffect’’ HCP, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is discussed in the environmental action statement (EAS) and associated low-effect screening form, which are also available for public review. DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received or postmarked on or before October 11, 2016. Any comments that we receive after the closing date may not be considered. ADDRESSES: Availability of Documents: The draft EAS, low-effect screening form, and draft Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan are available by the following methods: • Internet: Documents are available on the Internet at the Service’s Web site, at https://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/ arizona/. E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2016 / Notices • U.S. Mail: A limited number of CD– ROM and printed copies of both documents are available, by request, from Mr. Steve Spangle, Field Supervisor, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 9828 North 31st Ave. #C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051–2517; telephone: 602–242–0210; fax: 602–242–2513. Please note that your request is in reference to the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan HCP. • In-Person: Copies of all documents are also available for public inspection and review at the following locations, by written request and appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 500 Gold Avenue SW., Room 6034, Albuquerque, NM 87102. • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 9828 North 31st Ave. #C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051–2517; telephone: 602–242–0210; fax: 602–242–2513. Comment submission: We request that you send comments only by one of the methods described below. Comments submitted by any other means may not be considered. Please note that your request is in reference to the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development LowEffect HCP. • Electronically: Send comments to fw2_hcp_permits@fws.gov. • By hard copy: Submit comments by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 9828 North 31st Ave. #C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051–2517; telephone: 602–242–0210. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Wooldridge, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office—Flagstaff Office, 2500 S. Pine Knoll Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86001; telephone (928–556–2106, extension 236); or by email (brian_ wooldridge@fws.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from Alex Perez (applicant) for a 5-year incidental take permit for one covered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., Act). The application addresses the potential ‘‘take’’ of the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise in the course of activities associated with single-family home development activities on 10 acres of private land in the town of Scenic, Mohave County, Arizona. Measures to avoid and minimize impacts resulting from project activities would be implemented as described in the proposed HCP by the applicant. We are requesting comments on the permit application and on the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:34 Sep 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 preliminary determination that the proposed HCP qualifies as a ‘‘loweffect’’ HCP, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the NEPA of 1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is discussed in the EAS and associated low-effect screening form, which are also available for public review. Background The applicant is seeking a 5-year permit under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act. If we approve the permit, the applicant anticipates the take of Mojave Desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) as a result of impacts to habitat the species uses for breeding, feeding, and sheltering. The take would be incidental to the applicant’s activities associated with constructing the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development. Mr. Alex Perez purchased the 10 acres in Scenic, Arizona, and subdivided them into eight parcels to be developed with single-family homes. On each parcel, home-development activities would include clearing, building pads for homes and associated garages, and constructing homes and garages. To minimize take of Mojave Desert tortoises by the project and offset impacts to its habitat, tortoises within the proposed impact areas will be relocated to land managed by the Bureau of Land Management approximately 2 miles southwest of the project site prior to initiation of development activities. It is anticipated that relocated tortoises will continue to contribute to the long-term conservation and survival of the species. In addition, it is possible that only half of each parcel will be developed, leaving intact suitable tortoise habitat within the project area after project completion. Because tortoises are currently occupying burrows within similar habitat on nearby developed parcels, it is possible that tortoises will continue to use the undeveloped suitable habitat remaining on the project site after project completion. Our Preliminary Determination We have made a preliminary determination that the incidental take permit for this project is ‘‘low effect’’ and qualifies for categorical exclusion under the NEPA, as provided by 43 CFR 46.205, 43 CFR 46.210 and 516 Department Manual 8.5(C)(2). We base our determination that the proposed HCP qualifies as a low-effect plan on the following three criteria: (1) Implementation of the HCP would result in minor or negligible effects on federally listed, proposed, and PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62171 candidate species and their habitats, including designated critical habitat; (2) Implementation of the HCP would result in minor or negligible effects on other environmental values or resources; and (3) Impacts of the HCP, considered together with the impacts of other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable similarly situated projects, would not result, over time, in cumulative effects to environmental values or resources that would be considered significant. Based upon this preliminary determination, we do not intend to prepare further NEPA documentation. We will consider public comments in making the final determination on whether to prepare such additional documentation. Next Steps We will evaluate the proposed HCP and comments we receive to determine whether the permit application meets the requirements and issuance criteria under section 10(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We will also evaluate whether issuing a section 10(a)(1)(B) incidental take permit would comply with section 7 of the Act by conducting an intra-Service consultation. We will use the results of this consultation, in combination with the above findings, in our final analysis to determine whether or not to issue a permit. If the requirements and issuance criteria under section 10(a) are met, we will issue the permit to the applicant for incidental take of Mojave Desert tortoise. Public Availability of Comments Written comments we receive become part of the public record associated with this action. 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 request in your comment that we withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We will not consider anonymous comments. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety. Authority We provide this notice under section 10(c) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) 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Topics to be addressed at the meeting include: —Leadership Dialogue —FGDC Update —NSDI Strategic Planning —Transition Planning —Emerging Technologies —Policy Framework —Standards Coordination —Landsat The meeting will include an opportunity for public comment during the morning of September 28. Comments may also be submitted to the NGAC in writing. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must register in advance for clearance into the meeting site. Please register by contacting Lucia Foulkes at the Federal Geographic Data Committee (703–648– 4142, lfoulkes@usgs.gov). Registrations are due by September 20. While the meeting will be open to the public, registration is required for entrance to the facility, and seating may be limited due to room capacity. DATES: The meeting will be held on September 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES National Park Service VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:34 Sep 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 [NPS–NCR–NAMA–21867; PPNCNAMAN0, PPMPSPD1Y.YM00000 (166)] Proposed Information Collection; National Capital Region Application for Public Gathering National Park Service, Interior. Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: We (National Park Service, NPS) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2017. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R2-ES-2015-N130; FXES11130200000-167-FF02ENEH00]


Draft Screening Form and Draft Low-Effect Habitat Conservation 
Plan for the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development; Mohave County, AZ

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have 
received an application from Alex Perez (applicant) for a 5-year 
incidental take permit for the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise 
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We 
are requesting comments on the permit application, the draft Habitat 
Conservation Plan (HCP), and the preliminary determination that the 
proposed HCP qualifies as a ``low-effect'' HCP, eligible for a 
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is 
discussed in the environmental action statement (EAS) and associated 
low-effect screening form, which are also available for public review.

DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received or 
postmarked on or before October 11, 2016. Any comments that we receive 
after the closing date may not be considered.

ADDRESSES: 
    Availability of Documents: The draft EAS, low-effect screening 
form, and draft Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development Low-Effect 
Habitat Conservation Plan are available by the following methods:
     Internet: Documents are available on the Internet at the 
Service's Web site, at https://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arizona/.

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     U.S. Mail: A limited number of CD-ROM and printed copies 
of both documents are available, by request, from Mr. Steve Spangle, 
Field Supervisor, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 9828 North 
31st Ave. #C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051-2517; telephone: 602-242-0210; fax: 
602-242-2513. Please note that your request is in reference to the 
Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development Low-Effect Habitat Conservation 
Plan HCP.
     In-Person: Copies of all documents are also available for 
public inspection and review at the following locations, by written 
request and appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
     U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 500 Gold Avenue SW., Room 
6034, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
     U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological 
Services Field Office, 9828 North 31st Ave. #C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051-
2517; telephone: 602-242-0210; fax: 602-242-2513.
    Comment submission: We request that you send comments only by one 
of the methods described below. Comments submitted by any other means 
may not be considered. Please note that your request is in reference to 
the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development Low-Effect HCP.
     Electronically: Send comments to fw2_hcp_permits@fws.gov.
     By hard copy: Submit comments by U.S. mail or hand-
delivery to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological 
Services Field Office, 9828 North 31st Ave. #C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051-
2517; telephone: 602-242-0210.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Wooldridge, Arizona Ecological 
Services Field Office--Flagstaff Office, 2500 S. Pine Knoll Dr., 
Flagstaff, AZ 86001; telephone (928-556-2106, extension 236); or by 
email (brian_wooldridge@fws.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
(Service), have received an application from Alex Perez (applicant) for 
a 5-year incidental take permit for one covered species pursuant to 
section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., Act). The application addresses the potential 
``take'' of the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise in the course of 
activities associated with single-family home development activities on 
10 acres of private land in the town of Scenic, Mohave County, Arizona. 
Measures to avoid and minimize impacts resulting from project 
activities would be implemented as described in the proposed HCP by the 
applicant.
    We are requesting comments on the permit application and on the 
preliminary determination that the proposed HCP qualifies as a ``low-
effect'' HCP, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the NEPA of 
1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is discussed in the 
EAS and associated low-effect screening form, which are also available 
for public review.

Background

    The applicant is seeking a 5-year permit under section 10(a)(1)(B) 
of the Act. If we approve the permit, the applicant anticipates the 
take of Mojave Desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) as a result of 
impacts to habitat the species uses for breeding, feeding, and 
sheltering. The take would be incidental to the applicant's activities 
associated with constructing the Scenic Arizona Perez Home Development.
    Mr. Alex Perez purchased the 10 acres in Scenic, Arizona, and 
subdivided them into eight parcels to be developed with single-family 
homes. On each parcel, home-development activities would include 
clearing, building pads for homes and associated garages, and 
constructing homes and garages.
    To minimize take of Mojave Desert tortoises by the project and 
offset impacts to its habitat, tortoises within the proposed impact 
areas will be relocated to land managed by the Bureau of Land 
Management approximately 2 miles southwest of the project site prior to 
initiation of development activities. It is anticipated that relocated 
tortoises will continue to contribute to the long-term conservation and 
survival of the species.
    In addition, it is possible that only half of each parcel will be 
developed, leaving intact suitable tortoise habitat within the project 
area after project completion. Because tortoises are currently 
occupying burrows within similar habitat on nearby developed parcels, 
it is possible that tortoises will continue to use the undeveloped 
suitable habitat remaining on the project site after project 
completion.

Our Preliminary Determination

    We have made a preliminary determination that the incidental take 
permit for this project is ``low effect'' and qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the NEPA, as provided by 43 CFR 46.205, 43 CFR 46.210 
and 516 Department Manual 8.5(C)(2).
    We base our determination that the proposed HCP qualifies as a low-
effect plan on the following three criteria:
    (1) Implementation of the HCP would result in minor or negligible 
effects on federally listed, proposed, and candidate species and their 
habitats, including designated critical habitat;
    (2) Implementation of the HCP would result in minor or negligible 
effects on other environmental values or resources; and
    (3) Impacts of the HCP, considered together with the impacts of 
other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable similarly situated 
projects, would not result, over time, in cumulative effects to 
environmental values or resources that would be considered significant.
    Based upon this preliminary determination, we do not intend to 
prepare further NEPA documentation. We will consider public comments in 
making the final determination on whether to prepare such additional 
documentation.

Next Steps

    We will evaluate the proposed HCP and comments we receive to 
determine whether the permit application meets the requirements and 
issuance criteria under section 10(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.). We will also evaluate whether issuing a section 10(a)(1)(B) 
incidental take permit would comply with section 7 of the Act by 
conducting an intra-Service consultation. We will use the results of 
this consultation, in combination with the above findings, in our final 
analysis to determine whether or not to issue a permit. If the 
requirements and issuance criteria under section 10(a) are met, we will 
issue the permit to the applicant for incidental take of Mojave Desert 
tortoise.

Public Availability of Comments

    Written comments we receive become part of the public record 
associated with this action. 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 request in your comment that we withhold 
your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so. We will not consider anonymous 
comments. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from 
individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of 
organizations or businesses, will be made available for public 
disclosure in their entirety.

Authority

    We provide this notice under section 10(c) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 
1531 et seq.)

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and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 17.22) and the NEPA (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).

Joy E. Nicholopoulous,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-21285 Filed 9-7-16; 8:45 am]
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