Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, 25440-25441 [2018-11800]

Download as PDF 25440 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 106 / Friday, June 1, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES three species proposed to be taken in this authorization. Potential Effects on Marine Mammals—A description of the potential effects of the specified activities on marine mammals and their habitat is found in these previous documents, which remains applicable to this IHA. There is no new information on potential effects. Estimated Take—A description of the methods and inputs used to estimate take anticipated to occur and, ultimately, the take that was authorized is found in these previous documents. The methods of estimating take are identical to those used in the previous IHA, as is the density of marine mammals. The number of takes authorized is the same as the number of takes authorized via the previous IHA. Level A incidental take is not expected to occur for the same reasons discussed in the previous documents and none is authorized. Description of Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Measures—A description of mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures is found in the previous documents, which are identical in this IHA. In summary, mitigation will include limiting construction to outside of the harbor seal pupping season (December 15 to May 15), limiting construction to daylight hours only, using the loudest equipment only between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and monitoring both airborne noise and marine mammals. One trained protected species observer will monitor the proposed activities to collect information of responses of marine mammals to the activities. On October 19, 2017, the City submitted a monitoring report for the minimal work that had been completed on the existing concrete under the 2017 IHA (work that was not expected to result in take of marine mammals, but which was part of the overarching activity). The City complied with all mitigation, monitoring, and reporting protocols. No marine mammal takes were expected, authorized, or recorded. The monitoring report can be viewed on NMFS’s website: www.fisheries.noaa. gov/national/marine-mammalprotection/incidental-takeauthorizations-construction-activities. Determinations The City will conduct activities identical to those analyzed in the previous 2017 IHA. As described above, the number of authorized takes of the same species and stocks of marine mammals are identical to the numbers that were found to meet the negligible impact and small numbers standards VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 May 31, 2018 Jkt 244001 and authorized under the 2017 IHA. This 2018 IHA includes identical required mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures as the 2017 IHA, and there is no new information suggesting that our analysis or findings should change. Based on the information contained here and in the referenced documents, NMFS has determined the following: (1) The required mitigation measures will effect the least practicable impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat; (2) the authorized takes will have a negligible impact on the affected marine mammal species or stocks; (3) the authorized takes represent small numbers of marine mammals relative to the affected stock abundances; and (4) the City’s activities will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on taking for subsistence purposes as no relevant subsistence uses of marine mammals are implicated by this action. Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that each Federal agency insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. To ensure ESA compliance for the issuance of IHAs, NMFS consults internally whenever we propose to authorize take for endangered or threatened species. However, no incidental take of ESAlisted species is authorized or expected to result from this activity. Therefore, NMFS has determined that formal consultation under section 7 of the ESA is not required for this action. Authorization NMFS has issued an IHA to the City of San Diego for Coast Boulevard improvements in La Jolla, CA from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. All previously described mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements from the 2017–2018 IHA are incorporated. Dated: May 25, 2018. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–11785 Filed 5–31–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG257 Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee’s (MAFAC’s) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The CBP Task Force will discuss the issues outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. DATES: The meeting will be held June 19, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on June 20, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, 4000 West Cliff Drive, Hood River, OR 97031; 541– 386–5566. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast Region; 503–231–6730; email: Katherine.Cheney@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of MAFAC’s CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC meetings are located online at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/ partners#marine-fisheries-advisorycommittee-. The CBP Task Force reports to MAFAC and is being convened to develop recommendations for long-term goals to meet Columbia Basin salmon recovery, conservation needs, and harvest opportunities, in the context of habitat capacity and other factors that affect salmon mortality. More information is available at the CBP Task Force web page: https:// www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/ columbia_river/. SUMMARY: Matters To Be Considered The meeting time and agenda are subject to change. Meeting topics to be discussed include draft qualitative and quantitative goals for the Columbia Basin species, approaches to integrate E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 106 / Friday, June 1, 2018 / Notices the information towards developing basin-wide goals, and the outline and components of the report. The meeting is open to the public as observers, and public input will be accepted on June 20, 2018, from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., limited to the time available. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Katherine Cheney, 503–231–6730, by June 8, 2018. Dated: May 29, 2018. Jennifer L. Lukens, Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National Marine Fisheries Service. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [Docket ID USAF–2018–HQ–0003] Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD. ACTION: Information collection notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Air Force Judge Advocate General announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 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To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to The Judge Advocate General, Headquarters, United States Air Force, 1420 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330–1420 or call 1–800–524–8723. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS); OMB Control Number 0701–XXXX. Needs and Uses: Requesting authorization to collect information on individuals who seek assistance from the Air Force in resolving their personal legal issues. Air Force personnel use WebLIONS to create and maintain records on these individuals in order to perform their official duties and to manage the legal assistance program. The system allows personnel to review and track cases, as well as perform conflict checks. It is also consulted by attorneys and paralegals when they are generating legal documents for their clients. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Annual Burden Hours: 9,550. Number of Respondents: 191,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 191,000. Average Burden per Response: 3 minutes. Frequency: On Occasion. Public respondents to WebLIONS include retired military personnel and dependents of active duty and retired military personnel. The completed online questionnaires are used during the intake process to determine an individual’s eligibility for legal assistance, as well as assisting attorneys in performing their official duties while providing services to their clients. WebLIONS also acts as a database to review and track cases as well as assist in conflicts checks. This information is Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2018–11800 Filed 5–31–18; 8:45 am] 25441 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: May 25, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25440-25441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11800]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG257


Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the 
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee's 
(MAFAC's) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The 
CBP Task Force will discuss the issues outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION below.

DATES: The meeting will be held June 19, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
and on June 20, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, 4000 
West Cliff Drive, Hood River, OR 97031; 541-386-5566.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast 
Region; 503-231-6730; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of 
MAFAC's CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of 
Commerce (Secretary) and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all 
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the 
Department of Commerce. The MAFAC charter and summaries of prior MAFAC 
meetings are located online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/partners#marine-fisheries-advisory-committee-. The CBP Task Force 
reports to MAFAC and is being convened to develop recommendations for 
long-term goals to meet Columbia Basin salmon recovery, conservation 
needs, and harvest opportunities, in the context of habitat capacity 
and other factors that affect salmon mortality. More information is 
available at the CBP Task Force web page: https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/columbia_river/.

Matters To Be Considered

    The meeting time and agenda are subject to change. Meeting topics 
to be discussed include draft qualitative and quantitative goals for 
the Columbia Basin species, approaches to integrate

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the information towards developing basin-wide goals, and the outline 
and components of the report. The meeting is open to the public as 
observers, and public input will be accepted on June 20, 2018, from 
1:15 to 1:45 p.m., limited to the time available.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Katherine Cheney, 503-231-6730, by June 8, 2018.

    Dated: May 29, 2018.
Jennifer L. Lukens,
Federal Program Officer, Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-11800 Filed 5-31-18; 8:45 am]
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