International Joint Commission To Make Recommendations on Nutrient Loading and Impacts in Lakes Champlain and Memphremagog, 9362 [2018-04319]

Download as PDF 9362 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 43 / Monday, March 5, 2018 / Notices venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot Chiu in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202–632–6471; email: section2459@state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257–1 of December 11, 2015). I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. Alyson Grunder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2018–04372 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10339] International Joint Commission To Make Recommendations on Nutrient Loading and Impacts in Lakes Champlain and Memphremagog Department of State. ACTION: Notice. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The International Joint Commission (IJC) has released initial work plans relating to the reduction of nutrient loading and the causes of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Lake ChamplainMissisquoi Bay and Lake Memphremagog basins. The Governments of Canada and the United States requested that the IJC undertake this work in a reference dated October 19, 2017. The governments have asked the IJC to examine current programs and measures to address high nutrient levels and algal blooms, and make recommendations on how to strengthen these efforts in both lakes. Algal blooms can foul shorelines, degrade water quality, and produce toxins that make people, wildlife and pets sick. As a result, recreational activities and local economies can be impacted. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:25 Mar 02, 2018 Jkt 244001 Though both lakes eventually empty into the St. Lawrence River, they are in separate watersheds. Because of this and other differences between the two systems, the IJC will carry out the work as two distinct projects. The IJC will present its findings and recommendations to governments in fall 2019. This work will complement existing activities regarding flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River basin, which are being conducted under a separate reference received from governments in September 2016. To learn more about the review of nutrient loading and impacts in lakes Champlain and Memphremagog, visit ijc.org/en_/lclm. Information on the International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flooding Study can be found on ijc.org/en_lcrr. If you wish to receive updates regarding the IJC’s work on nutrient loadings and impacts in the Lake Champlain-Missisquoi Bay and Lake Memphremagog basins, including notice of opportunities for public comment, please send your contact information by email or regular mail to either secretary of the IJC: Secretary, Canadian Section, 234 Laurier Avenue West, 22nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6K6, Commission@ottawa.ijc.org Secretary, United States Section, 1717 H Street NW, Suite 835, Washington, DC 20440, Commission@ washington.ijc.org The International Joint Commission was established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help the United States and Canada prevent and resolve disputes over the use of the waters the two countries share. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-04319]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10339]


International Joint Commission To Make Recommendations on 
Nutrient Loading and Impacts in Lakes Champlain and Memphremagog

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The International Joint Commission (IJC) has released initial work 
plans relating to the reduction of nutrient loading and the causes of 
harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Lake Champlain-Missisquoi Bay and 
Lake Memphremagog basins. The Governments of Canada and the United 
States requested that the IJC undertake this work in a reference dated 
October 19, 2017.
    The governments have asked the IJC to examine current programs and 
measures to address high nutrient levels and algal blooms, and make 
recommendations on how to strengthen these efforts in both lakes. Algal 
blooms can foul shorelines, degrade water quality, and produce toxins 
that make people, wildlife and pets sick. As a result, recreational 
activities and local economies can be impacted.
    Though both lakes eventually empty into the St. Lawrence River, 
they are in separate watersheds. Because of this and other differences 
between the two systems, the IJC will carry out the work as two 
distinct projects. The IJC will present its findings and 
recommendations to governments in fall 2019.
    This work will complement existing activities regarding flooding in 
the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River basin, which are being conducted 
under a separate reference received from governments in September 2016.
    To learn more about the review of nutrient loading and impacts in 
lakes Champlain and Memphremagog, visit ijc.org/en_/lclm. Information 
on the International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flooding Study can 
be found on ijc.org/en_lcrr.
    If you wish to receive updates regarding the IJC's work on nutrient 
loadings and impacts in the Lake Champlain-Missisquoi Bay and Lake 
Memphremagog basins, including notice of opportunities for public 
comment, please send your contact information by email or regular mail 
to either secretary of the IJC:

Secretary, Canadian Section, 234 Laurier Avenue West, 22nd Floor, 
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6K6, [email protected]
Secretary, United States Section, 1717 H Street NW, Suite 835, 
Washington, DC 20440, [email protected]

    The International Joint Commission was established under the 
Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help the United States and Canada 
prevent and resolve disputes over the use of the waters the two 
countries share. Its responsibilities include investigating and 
reporting on issues of concern when asked by the governments of the two 
countries.

Charles A. Lawson,
Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2018-04319 Filed 3-2-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-14-P
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