Use of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Sand Resources for the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi, 63804-63805 [2016-22377]

Download as PDF 63804 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 180 / Friday, September 16, 2016 / Notices Final SEIS from BOEM, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Public Information Office (GM 250C), 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Room 250, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123–2394 (1 800 200– GULF). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information on the CPA 247 Final SEIS, you may contact Mr. Gary D. Goeke, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Office of Environment (GM 623E), 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123–2394 or by email at cpa247@boem.gov. You may also contact Mr. Goeke by telephone at 504–736–3233. Authority: This Notice of Availability of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4231 et seq.), and is published pursuant to 40 CFR 1502.19. Abigail Ross Hopper, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Federal Register at least 30 days prior to the date of the bid opening. Bid opening is currently scheduled for March 22, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Diamond, Chief, Leasing Division, david.diamond@boem.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Proposed NOS for CPA 247 and Proposed NOS package containing information essential to potential bidders may be obtained from the Public Information Unit, Gulf of Mexico Region, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123–2394. Telephone: (504) 736– 2519. The Proposed NOS and Proposed NOS package are also available on BOEM’s Web site at https:// www.boem.gov/Sale-247/. Dated: September 8, 2016. Abigail Ross Hopper, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2016–22211 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2016–22212 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [MMAA104000] Notice of Availability of the Proposed Notice of Sale for the Central Gulf of Mexico Planning Area Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 247; MMAA104000 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Proposed Notice of Sale for Central Planning Area Lease Sale 247. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Sep 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Record of Decision (ROD). AGENCY: BOEM announces the availability of the Proposed Notice of Sale (NOS) for the proposed Central Planning Area (CPA) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Lease Sale 247 (CPA Sale 247). This Notice is published pursuant to 30 CFR 556.304(c) as a matter of information to the public. With regard to oil and gas leasing on the OCS, the Secretary of the Interior, pursuant to section 19 of the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331–1356a), provides affected states with the opportunity to review the Proposed NOS. The Proposed NOS sets forth the proposed terms and conditions of the sale, including minimum bids, royalty rates, and rental rates. DATES: Affected states may comment on the size, timing, and location of proposed CPA Sale 247 within 60 days following receipt of the Proposed NOS. The Final NOS will be published in the SUMMARY: Use of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Sand Resources for the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi BOEM is announcing the availability of the ROD that documents BOEM’s decision to authorize the use of OCS sand resources by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District in the MsCIP Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration Project (Project) in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi. The ROD is available at BOEM’s Web site at https://www.boem.gov/Non-EnergyMinerals/Marine-MineralsProgram.aspx. BOEM will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the USACE and make available OCS sand for use in the MsCIP Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration Project. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terri L. Thomas, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico Region, Regional Supervisor, Office of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environment, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70123, (504) 736–2963, terri.thomas@boem.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2009, the USACE Mobile District developed the MsCIP Comprehensive Plan (Plan) and Integrated Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (2009 PEIS) to support the long-term recovery of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi from the severe erosion and storm damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and other storm events. The Plan includes a long-term strategy to make the Mississippi coast more resilient to damage from future storms and to compensate for historical navigational dredging and disposal activities that altered sediment availability and sediment transport along the barrier islands. The environmental impacts associated with the dredging of offshore sand resources and the placement of sand along East and West Ship Islands, and Cat Island located in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi, were evaluated in the MsCIP Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi, Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (2016 SEIS), which tiers directly from the 2009 PEIS. The USACE’s Mobile District served as the lead agency during the preparation of the 2009 PEIS and 2016 SEIS. BOEM served as a cooperating agency given its jurisdiction over OCS sand resources that were being considered for use in the Project. The borrow option selected by USACE and evaluated in the 2016 SEIS to implement the Plan includes 10 OCS locations with a total volume of 19.6 million cubic yards (MCY) of OCS sand. The USACE signed its own ROD in June 2016 and requested BOEM to authorize use of OCS sand. BOEM and the USACE will enter into an MOA authorizing the use of up to 19.6 MCY of OCS sand from the identified OCS borrow areas. Under the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(k)(2)), BOEM can convey, on a noncompetitive basis, the rights to use OCS sand, gravel, or shell resources for use in a program for shore protection, beach restoration, or coastal wetland restoration undertaken by a Federal, state, or local government agency (43 U.S.C. 1337(k)(2)). As a cooperating agency, BOEM has independently reviewed and adopted the comprehensive analysis presented in the USACE’s 2009 PEIS and 2016 SEIS (43 CFR 46.120). The 2009 PEIS and 2016 SEIS assessed the physical, biological, and social/human impacts of E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 180 / Friday, September 16, 2016 / Notices the proposed project and considered a range of alternatives, including a noaction alternative. The ROD discloses BOEM’s decision, articulates the basis for the decision, summarizes the alternatives considered by BOEM, and identifies the environmentally preferable alternative and the mitigation measures BOEM is adopting. The USACE is committed to implementing the mitigation measures and monitoring requirements deemed practicable to avoid or minimize environmental harm. The mitigation measures and monitoring requirements are identified in BOEM’s ROD and will be incorporated into the MOA between BOEM and the USACE. The Project will be constructed with the understanding that any proposed use of OCS sand in future coastal restoration activities will require an updated environmental analysis and new negotiated agreement. Authority: This Notice of Availability is published pursuant to the regulations (40 CFR 1506.6) implementing the provisions of the NEPA of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Dated: September 12, 2015. Abigail Ross Hopper, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2016–22377 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337–TA–1019] Certain Krill Oil Products and Krill Meal for Production of Krill Oil Products; Institution of Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 12, 2016, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS of Norway and Aker BioMarine Manufacturing, LLC of Houston, Texas. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain krill oil products and krill meal for production of krill oil products by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,028,877 (‘‘the ’877 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 9,078,905 (‘‘the ’905 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 9,072,752 (‘‘the ’752 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 9,320,765 (‘‘the ’765 patent’’); and U.S. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Sep 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Patent No. 9,375,453 (‘‘the ’453 patent’’). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205– 2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Docket Services, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205–1802. Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2016). Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on September 12, 2016, Ordered That— (1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain krill oil products and krill meal for production of krill oil products by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1–4, 7–9, 11–13, and 16–18 of the ’877 patent; claims 1– 4, 6–7, 9–11, 12, and 15–19 of the ’905 patent; claims 1, 7, and 11–13 of the ’752 patent; claims 1–5, 7, 9–12, 14–15, 19–21, 23, 25–29, 31, 33–36, 38–39, 43– 45, and 47 of the ’765 patent; and claims 1, 5–10, 12, 14–17, 19–20, 24–26, 28, 30–32, 33–36, 39–43, 46–49, 51–52, 56– PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63805 58, and 60 of the ’453 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337; (2) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served: (a) The complainants are: Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS Oksen<yveien, 10 P.O. Box 496. N– 1327, Lysaker, Norway Aker BioMarine Manufacturing, LLC, 4494 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77041 (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: ˚ Olympic Holding AS, Fosnavag Brygge ˚ Holmsildgata 12, Fosnavag, Norway ˚ Rimfrost AS, Vagsplassen, 6090, ˚ Fosnavag, Norway ˚ Emerald Fisheries AS, Fosnavag Brygge, ˚ 6090 Fosnavag, Norway Avoca Inc., 841 Avoca Farm Rd., Merry Hill, NC 27957 Rimfrost USA, LLC, 841 Avoca Farm Rd., Merry Hill, NC 27957 Rimfrost New Zealand Limited, 20 Oxford Street Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand 7020 Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., 102 Melville Street,, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7J 0R1 (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate as a party in this investigation. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63804-63805]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22377]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[MMAA104000]


Use of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Sand Resources for the 
Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) Comprehensive Barrier 
Island Restoration in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, 
Mississippi

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the Record of Decision (ROD).

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SUMMARY: BOEM is announcing the availability of the ROD that documents 
BOEM's decision to authorize the use of OCS sand resources by the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District in the MsCIP 
Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration Project (Project) in Hancock, 
Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi. The ROD is available at 
BOEM's Web site at https://www.boem.gov/Non-Energy-Minerals/Marine-Minerals-Program.aspx. BOEM will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement 
(MOA) with the USACE and make available OCS sand for use in the MsCIP 
Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration Project.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terri L. Thomas, Bureau of Ocean 
Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico Region, Regional Supervisor, Office 
of Environment, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70123, (504) 
736-2963, terri.thomas@boem.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2009, the USACE Mobile District developed 
the MsCIP Comprehensive Plan (Plan) and Integrated Programmatic 
Environmental Impact Statement (2009 PEIS) to support the long-term 
recovery of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi from 
the severe erosion and storm damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and 
other storm events. The Plan includes a long-term strategy to make the 
Mississippi coast more resilient to damage from future storms and to 
compensate for historical navigational dredging and disposal activities 
that altered sediment availability and sediment transport along the 
barrier islands. The environmental impacts associated with the dredging 
of offshore sand resources and the placement of sand along East and 
West Ship Islands, and Cat Island located in Hancock, Harrison, and 
Jackson Counties, Mississippi, were evaluated in the MsCIP 
Comprehensive Barrier Island Restoration, Hancock, Harrison, and 
Jackson Counties, Mississippi, Final Supplemental Environmental Impact 
Statement (2016 SEIS), which tiers directly from the 2009 PEIS. The 
USACE's Mobile District served as the lead agency during the 
preparation of the 2009 PEIS and 2016 SEIS. BOEM served as a 
cooperating agency given its jurisdiction over OCS sand resources that 
were being considered for use in the Project. The borrow option 
selected by USACE and evaluated in the 2016 SEIS to implement the Plan 
includes 10 OCS locations with a total volume of 19.6 million cubic 
yards (MCY) of OCS sand. The USACE signed its own ROD in June 2016 and 
requested BOEM to authorize use of OCS sand.
    BOEM and the USACE will enter into an MOA authorizing the use of up 
to 19.6 MCY of OCS sand from the identified OCS borrow areas. Under the 
OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(k)(2)), BOEM can convey, on a 
noncompetitive basis, the rights to use OCS sand, gravel, or shell 
resources for use in a program for shore protection, beach restoration, 
or coastal wetland restoration undertaken by a Federal, state, or local 
government agency (43 U.S.C. 1337(k)(2)).
    As a cooperating agency, BOEM has independently reviewed and 
adopted the comprehensive analysis presented in the USACE's 2009 PEIS 
and 2016 SEIS (43 CFR 46.120). The 2009 PEIS and 2016 SEIS assessed the 
physical, biological, and social/human impacts of

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the proposed project and considered a range of alternatives, including 
a no-action alternative. The ROD discloses BOEM's decision, articulates 
the basis for the decision, summarizes the alternatives considered by 
BOEM, and identifies the environmentally preferable alternative and the 
mitigation measures BOEM is adopting. The USACE is committed to 
implementing the mitigation measures and monitoring requirements deemed 
practicable to avoid or minimize environmental harm. The mitigation 
measures and monitoring requirements are identified in BOEM's ROD and 
will be incorporated into the MOA between BOEM and the USACE. The 
Project will be constructed with the understanding that any proposed 
use of OCS sand in future coastal restoration activities will require 
an updated environmental analysis and new negotiated agreement.

    Authority: This Notice of Availability is published pursuant to 
the regulations (40 CFR 1506.6) implementing the provisions of the 
NEPA of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

    Dated: September 12, 2015.
Abigail Ross Hopper,
Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2016-22377 Filed 9-15-16; 8:45 am]
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