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Coast HCP addresses take that is likely
to occur as the result of direct impacts
on up to 4.472 ac of Santa Cruz longtoed salamander habitat and up to 6.997
ac of California red-legged frog habitat,
occupied by the species. Take for both
HCPs would be associated with the
initial removal of vegetation and twenty
years of periodic vegetation
management along two natural gas
pipelines. The Sandhills HCP is located
in Santa Cruz County, while the North
Coast HCP is located in both Santa Cruz
and Monterey Counties. The applicant
is requesting permits for take of the
Mount Hermon June beetle (Sandhills
HCP), and the Santa Cruz long-toed
salamander, and California red-legged
frog (North Coast HCP) that would result
from ‘‘covered activities’’ that are
related to the removal of vegetation.
The applicant proposes to avoid,
minimize, and mitigate impacts to the
Mount Hermon June beetle associated
with the covered activities by fully
implementing the Sandhills HCP. The
following measures will be
implemented: (1) Vegetation
management will take place outside of
the flight season (May 1 through August
31) of the Mount Hermon June beetle;
(2) a biological monitor will be present
during all work activities to identify
appropriate access and work areas to
minimize impacts to sandhills habitat;
(3) if any life stage of the Mount Hermon
June beetle is encountered during work
activities, work will cease and a Serviceapproved biologist will be notified and
the individual(s) will be relocated to
suitable habitat not affected by work
activities; (4) all cut stumps will be left
intact to reduce ground disturbance; (5)
all workers will participate in awareness
training to inform them about the Mount
Hermon June beetle and associated
conservation measures to be followed;
and (6) permanently protect habitat for
the Mount Hermon June beetle through
the purchase of 2.9 ac of conservation
credits at the Zayante Sandhills
Conservation Bank. The applicant will
fund up to $795,735 to ensure
implementation of all minimization
measures, monitoring, and reporting
requirements identified in the HCP.
The applicant proposes to avoid,
minimize, and mitigate impacts to the
Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and
California red-legged frog associated
with the covered activities by fully
implementing the North Coast HCP. The
following measures will be
implemented: (1) All workers will
participate in awareness training to
inform them about the Santa Cruz longtoed salamander and California redlegged frog and associated conservation
measures to be followed; (2) vegetation
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management activities will take place
between April 15 and September 15, to
minimize impacts to the species; (3)
impacts to small mammal burrows will
be avoided to the maximum extent
practicable; (4) a qualified biologist will
monitor all vegetation removal activities
to ensure compliance with required
avoidance and minimization measures;
(5) if a Santa Cruz long-toed salamander
or California red-legged frog is
encountered in an area to be impacted,
work in that area will cease until the
animal moves from the area or a
Service-approved biologist captures and
relocates the individual outside of the
work area; (6) permanently protect
habitat for the Santa Cruz long-toed
salamander through the dedication of a
7.2-ac conservation easement at the
Tucker Property in Santa Cruz County;
and (7) provide $342,432 to fund the
creation, management and monitoring of
1.75 ac of California red-legged frog
aquatic breeding habitat at Yellowbank
Creek, near the town of Davenport in
Santa Cruz County. The applicant will
fund up to $1,424,432 to ensure
implementation of all minimization
measures, monitoring, and reporting
requirements identified in the HCP.
In each of the two proposed HCPs, the
applicant considers two alternatives to
the proposed action: ‘‘No Action’’ and
‘‘Original Project.’’ Under the ‘‘No
Action’’ alternative, an ITP for the
proposed project would not be issued.
The proposed conservation strategies
would not be provided to effect recovery
actions for the impacted species. The
‘‘No Action’’ alternative would not
achieve vegetation management
guidelines for PG&E infrastructure and
would not result in benefits for the
covered species; therefore, for each of
the proposed HCPs, the applicant has
rejected the ‘‘No Action’’ alternative.
Under each of the two ‘‘Original
Project’’ alternatives, the applicant
would remove considerably more
habitat along the subject natural gas
pipeline, resulting in greater impacts to
the covered species. Through
coordination with the Service, PG&E
revised the projects in a way that could
still achieve desired vegetation
management goals, while reducing
impacts to the covered species.
Therefore, the applicant has also
rejected both of the ‘‘Original Project’’
alternatives.
Our Preliminary Determination
The Service has made preliminary
determinations that issuance of both
incidental take permits is neither a
major Federal action that will
significantly affect the quality of the
human environment within the meaning
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of section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, nor that it
will, individually or cumulatively, have
more than a negligible effect on the
Mount Hermon June beetle, Santa Cruz
long-toed salamander, and California
red-legged frog. Therefore, in
accordance with these preliminary
determinations, both permits qualify for
a categorical exclusion under NEPA.
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. 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 the
ESA, section 10(c) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.) and its implementing regulations
(50 CFR 17.22) and NEPA (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
Dated: May 25, 2018.
Stephen P. Henry,
Field Supervisor, Ventura Fish and Wildlife
Office, Ventura, California.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
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Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive
Management Work Group; Request for
Nominations
Office of the Secretary, Interior.
Notice and request for
nominations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The U.S. Department of the
Interior proposes to appoint members to
the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive
Management Work Group (AMWG). The
Secretary of the Interior, acting as
administrative lead, is requesting
SUMMARY:
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nominations for qualified persons to
serve as members of the AMWG.
DATES: Nominations must be
postmarked by July 6, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent
to Brent Rhees, Regional Director, U.S.
Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S State
Street, Room 8100, Salt Lake City, UT
84138, or via email to brhees@usbr.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Katrina Grantz, Chief, Adaptive
Management Work Group,
Environmental Resources Division, at
(801) 524–3635, fax: 801–524–5499, or
by email at kgrantz@usbr.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Advisory Committee Scope and
Objectives
The Grand Canyon Protection Act
(Act) of October 30, 1992, Public Law
102–575; Federal Advisory Committee
Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2
authorized creation of the AMWG to
provide recommendations to the
Assistant Secretary for Water and
Science at the Department of the Interior
in carrying out the responsibilities of
the Act to protect, mitigate adverse
impacts to, and improve the values for
which Grand Canyon National Park and
Glen Canyon National Recreational Area
were established, including but not
limited to, natural and cultural
resources and visitor use.
The duties or roles and functions of
the AMWG are in an advisory capacity
only. They are to: (1) Establish AMWG
operating procedures, (2) advise the
Secretary in meeting environmental and
cultural commitments including those
contained in the Record of Decision for
the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term
Experimental and Management Plan
Final Environmental Impact Statement
and subsequent related decisions, (3)
recommend resource management
objectives for development and
implementation of a long-term
monitoring plan, and any necessary
research and studies required to
determine the effect of the operation of
Glen Canyon Dam on the values for
which Grand Canyon National Park and
Glen Canyon Dam National Recreation
Area were established, including but not
limited to, natural and cultural
resources, and visitor use, (4) review
and provide input on the report
identified in the Act to the Secretary,
the Congress, and the Governors of the
Colorado River Basin States, (5)
annually review long-term monitoring
data to provide advice on the status of
resources and whether the Adaptive
Management Program (AMP) goals and
objectives are being met, and (6) review
and provide input on all AMP activities
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undertaken to comply with applicable
laws, including permitting
requirements.
Membership Criteria
Prospective members of AMWG need
to have a strong capacity for advising
individuals in leadership positions,
team work, project management,
tracking relevant Federal government
programs and policy making
procedures, and networking with and
representing their stakeholder group.
Membership from a wide range of
disciplines and professional sectors is
encouraged.
Members of the AMWG are appointed
by the Secretary and are comprised of—
a. Secretary’s Designee, who will
serve as Chairperson for the AMWG.
b. One representative each from the
following entities: The Secretary of
Energy (Western Area Power
Administration), Arizona Game and
Fish Department, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai
Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Juan Southern
Paiute Tribe, Southern Paiute
Consortium, Pueblo of Zuni.
c. One representative each from the
Governors from the seven basin States:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada,
New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
d. Representatives each from the
general public as follows: Two from
environmental organizations, two from
the recreation industry, and two from
contractors who purchase Federal
power from Glen Canyon Powerplant.
e. One representative from each of the
following DOI agencies as ex-officio
non-voting members: Bureau of
Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and
National Park Service.
At this time, we are particularly
interested in applications from
representatives of the following:
(a) One each from the basin states of
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada,
New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming;
(b) one each from Native American
Tribes (Hualapai Tribe, Hopi Tribe,
Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni and
Southern Paiute Consortium);
(c) two from environmental interests;
(d) two from recreational interests;
(e) two Federal power purchase
contractors; and,
(f) one from Arizona Game and Fish
Department.
After consultation, the Secretary of
the Interior will appoint members to the
AMWG. Members will be selected based
on their individual qualifications, as
well as the overall need to achieve a
balanced representation of viewpoints,
subject matter expertise, regional
knowledge, and representation of
communities of interest. AMWG
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member terms are limited to three (3)
years from their date of appointment.
Following completion of their first term,
an AMWG member may request
consideration for reappointment to an
additional term. Reappointment is not
guaranteed.
Typically, AMWG will hold two inperson meetings and one webinar
meeting per fiscal year. Between
meetings, AMWG members are expected
to participate in committee work via
conference calls and email exchanges.
Members of the AMWG and its
subcommittees serve without pay.
However, while away from their homes
or regular places of business in the
performance of services of the AMWG,
members may be reimbursed for travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, in the same manner as
persons employed intermittently in the
government service, as authorized by
section 5703 of title 5, United States
Code.
Individuals who are federally
registered lobbyists are ineligible to
serve on all FACA and non-FACA
boards, committees, or councils in an
individual capacity. The term
‘‘individual capacity’’ refers to
individuals who are appointed to
exercise their own individual best
judgment on behalf of the government,
such as when they are designated
Special Government Employees, rather
than being appointed to represent a
particular interest.
Nominations should include a resume
that provides an adequate description of
the nominee’s qualifications,
particularly information that will enable
the Department of the Interior to
evaluate the nominee’s potential to meet
the membership requirements of the
Committee and permit the Department
of the Interior to contact a potential
member. Please refer to the membership
criteria stated in this notice.
Any interested person or entity may
nominate one or more qualified
individuals for membership on the
AMWG. Nominations from the seven
basin states, as identified in (a) above,
need to be submitted by the respective
Governors of those states. Persons or
entities submitting nomination packages
on the behalf of others must confirm
that the individual(s) is/are aware of
their nomination. Nominations must be
postmarked no later than July 6, 2018
and sent to Brent Rhees, Regional
Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation,
125 S. State Street, Room 8100, Salt
Lake City, UT 84138.
Public Disclosure of Comments
Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other
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personal identifying information in your
nominations and/or comments, 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 nomination/
comment to withhold your personal
identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that we
will be able to do so.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.
Dated: May 25, 2018.
Ryan K. Zinke,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2018–12131 Filed 6–5–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4332–90–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1387–1391
(Final)]
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Resin From Brazil, Indonesia, Korea,
Pakistan, and Taiwan; Scheduling of
the Final Phase of Anti-Dumping Duty
Investigations
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission hereby gives
notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of antidumping investigation Nos.
731–TA–1387–1391 (Final) pursuant to
the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to
determine whether an industry in the
United States is materially injured or
threatened with material injury, or the
establishment of an industry in the
United States is materially retarded, by
reason of imports of polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) resin from Brazil,
Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan,
currently provided for in subheadings
3907.61.00 and 3907.69.00 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States,1 preliminarily
determined by the Department of
Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold at
less-than-fair-value.
DATES: May 4, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Messer ((202) 205–3193), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
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SUMMARY:
1 Prior to January 1, 2017, PET resin was provided
for in subheading 3907.60.00 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States.
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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 (https://
www.usitc.gov). The public record for
these investigations may be viewed on
the Commission’s electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Scope.— For purposes of these
investigations, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as ‘‘. . .
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin
having an intrinsic viscosity of at least
70, but not more than 88, milliliters per
gram (0.70 to 0.88 deciliters per gram).
The scope includes blends of virgin PET
resin and recycled PET resin containing
50 percent or more virgin PET resin
content by weight, provided such
blends meet the intrinsic viscosity
requirements above. The scope includes
all PET resin meeting the above
specifications regardless of additives
introduced in the manufacturing
process. The scope excludes PET-glycol
resin, also referred to as PETG. PETglycol resins are manufactured by
replacing a portion of the raw material
input monoethylene glycol (MEG) with
one of five glycol modifiers:
Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM),
diethylene glycol (DEG), neopentyl
glycol (NPG), isosorbide, or spiro glycol.
Specifically, excluded PET-glycol resins
must contain a minimum of 10 percent,
by weight, of CHDM, DEG, NPG,
isosorbide or spiro glycol, or some
combination of these glycol modifiers.
Unlike subject PET resin, PET-glycol
resins are amorphous resins that are not
solid-stated and cannot be crystallized
or recycled.’’
Background.—The final phase of
these investigations is being scheduled,
pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)), as a
result of affirmative preliminary
determinations by Commerce that
imports of PET resin from Brazil,
Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan
are being sold in the United States at
less-than-fair-value within the meaning
of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1673b). The investigations were
requested in petitions filed on
September 26, 2017, by DAK Americas
LLC, Charlotte, NC; Indorama Ventures
USA, Inc., Decatur, AL; M&G Polymers
USA, LLC, Houston, TX; and Nan Ya
Plastics Corporation, America Lake City,
SC.
For further information concerning
the conduct of this phase of the
investigations, hearing procedures, and
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rules of general application, consult the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B
(19 CFR part 201), and part 207,
subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and
public service list.—Persons, including
industrial users of the subject
merchandise and, if the merchandise is
sold at the retail level, representative
consumer organizations, wishing to
participate in the final phase of these
investigations as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary
to the Commission, as provided in
section 201.11 of the Commission’s
rules, no later than 21 days prior to the
hearing date specified in this notice. A
party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the
investigations need not file an
additional notice of appearance during
this final phase. The Secretary will
maintain a public service list containing
the names and addresses of all persons,
or their representatives, who are parties
to the investigations.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s
rules, the Secretary will make BPI
gathered in the final phase of these
investigations available to authorized
applicants under the APO issued in the
investigations, provided that the
application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified
in this notice. Authorized applicants
must represent interested parties, as
defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are
parties to the investigations. A party
granted access to BPI in the preliminary
phase of the investigations need not
reapply for such access. A separate
service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to
receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.—The prehearing staff
report in the final phase of these
investigations will be placed in the
nonpublic record on August 30, 2018,
and a public version will be issued
thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of
the Commission’s rules.
Hearing.—The Commission will hold
a hearing in connection with the final
phase of these investigations beginning
at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 13,
2018, at the U.S. International Trade
Commission Building. Requests to
appear at the hearing should be filed in
writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before September 7,
2018. A nonparty who has testimony
that may aid the Commission’s
deliberations may request permission to
present a short statement at the hearing.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
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Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group; Request for
Nominations
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice and request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior proposes to appoint
members to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG).
The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is
requesting
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nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the AMWG.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by July 6, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Brent Rhees, Regional
Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S State Street, Room 8100,
Salt Lake City, UT 84138, or via email to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Grantz, Chief, Adaptive
Management Work Group, Environmental Resources Division, at (801) 524-
3635, fax: 801-524-5499, or by email at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives
The Grand Canyon Protection Act (Act) of October 30, 1992, Public
Law 102-575; Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
Appendix 2 authorized creation of the AMWG to provide recommendations
to the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Department of
the Interior in carrying out the responsibilities of the Act to
protect, mitigate adverse impacts to, and improve the values for which
Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreational Area
were established, including but not limited to, natural and cultural
resources and visitor use.
The duties or roles and functions of the AMWG are in an advisory
capacity only. They are to: (1) Establish AMWG operating procedures,
(2) advise the Secretary in meeting environmental and cultural
commitments including those contained in the Record of Decision for the
Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Final
Environmental Impact Statement and subsequent related decisions, (3)
recommend resource management objectives for development and
implementation of a long-term monitoring plan, and any necessary
research and studies required to determine the effect of the operation
of Glen Canyon Dam on the values for which Grand Canyon National Park
and Glen Canyon Dam National Recreation Area were established,
including but not limited to, natural and cultural resources, and
visitor use, (4) review and provide input on the report identified in
the Act to the Secretary, the Congress, and the Governors of the
Colorado River Basin States, (5) annually review long-term monitoring
data to provide advice on the status of resources and whether the
Adaptive Management Program (AMP) goals and objectives are being met,
and (6) review and provide input on all AMP activities undertaken to
comply with applicable laws, including permitting requirements.
Membership Criteria
Prospective members of AMWG need to have a strong capacity for
advising individuals in leadership positions, team work, project
management, tracking relevant Federal government programs and policy
making procedures, and networking with and representing their
stakeholder group. Membership from a wide range of disciplines and
professional sectors is encouraged.
Members of the AMWG are appointed by the Secretary and are
comprised of--
a. Secretary's Designee, who will serve as Chairperson for the
AMWG.
b. One representative each from the following entities: The
Secretary of Energy (Western Area Power Administration), Arizona Game
and Fish Department, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Navajo Nation, San
Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Southern Paiute Consortium, Pueblo of Zuni.
c. One representative each from the Governors from the seven basin
States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and
Wyoming.
d. Representatives each from the general public as follows: Two
from environmental organizations, two from the recreation industry, and
two from contractors who purchase Federal power from Glen Canyon
Powerplant.
e. One representative from each of the following DOI agencies as
ex-officio non-voting members: Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service.
At this time, we are particularly interested in applications from
representatives of the following:
(a) One each from the basin states of Arizona, California,
Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming;
(b) one each from Native American Tribes (Hualapai Tribe, Hopi
Tribe, Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni and Southern Paiute Consortium);
(c) two from environmental interests;
(d) two from recreational interests;
(e) two Federal power purchase contractors; and,
(f) one from Arizona Game and Fish Department.
After consultation, the Secretary of the Interior will appoint
members to the AMWG. Members will be selected based on their individual
qualifications, as well as the overall need to achieve a balanced
representation of viewpoints, subject matter expertise, regional
knowledge, and representation of communities of interest. AMWG member
terms are limited to three (3) years from their date of appointment.
Following completion of their first term, an AMWG member may request
consideration for reappointment to an additional term. Reappointment is
not guaranteed.
Typically, AMWG will hold two in-person meetings and one webinar
meeting per fiscal year. Between meetings, AMWG members are expected to
participate in committee work via conference calls and email exchanges.
Members of the AMWG and its subcommittees serve without pay. However,
while away from their homes or regular places of business in the
performance of services of the AMWG, members may be reimbursed for
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same
manner as persons employed intermittently in the government service, as
authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
Individuals who are federally registered lobbyists are ineligible
to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils in an
individual capacity. The term ``individual capacity'' refers to
individuals who are appointed to exercise their own individual best
judgment on behalf of the government, such as when they are designated
Special Government Employees, rather than being appointed to represent
a particular interest.
Nominations should include a resume that provides an adequate
description of the nominee's qualifications, particularly information
that will enable the Department of the Interior to evaluate the
nominee's potential to meet the membership requirements of the
Committee and permit the Department of the Interior to contact a
potential member. Please refer to the membership criteria stated in
this notice.
Any interested person or entity may nominate one or more qualified
individuals for membership on the AMWG. Nominations from the seven
basin states, as identified in (a) above, need to be submitted by the
respective Governors of those states. Persons or entities submitting
nomination packages on the behalf of others must confirm that the
individual(s) is/are aware of their nomination. Nominations must be
postmarked no later than July 6, 2018 and sent to Brent Rhees, Regional
Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S. State Street, Room 8100,
Salt Lake City, UT 84138.
Public Disclosure of Comments
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other
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personal identifying information in your nominations and/or comments,
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 nomination/comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.
Dated: May 25, 2018.
Ryan K. Zinke,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2018-12131 Filed 6-5-18; 8:45 am]
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