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importance for migration for the North
Atlantic right whale BIA
• Similarly, due to the small overlap
of the survey activities with the
biologically important area for fin
whales, along with the size of the
required shutdown, which should avoid
the majority of impacts, the survey
activities are not expected to affect
foraging behavior of this species.
• For all species, the percentage of
stocks affected are less than 9 percent of
the stock. This represents the total
instances of take and does not consider
that there are likely repeat exposures of
the same individuals, which would
mean that the percentage of individuals
are likely lower. In addition, these takes
are anticipated to be Level B harassment
takes in the form of short-term startle or
avoidance reactions that would not
affect the species or stock.
NMFS concludes that exposures to
marine mammal species and stocks due
to Bay State Wind’s HRG survey
activities would result in only shortterm (temporary and short in duration)
and relatively infrequent effects to
individuals exposed, and not of the type
or severity that would be expected to be
additive for the very small portion of the
stocks and species likely to be exposed.
Animals may temporarily avoid the
immediate area, but are not expected to
permanently abandon the area. Major
shifts in habitat use, distribution, or
foraging success, are not expected. For
the reasons described herein, NMFS
does not anticipate the authorized take
to impact annual rates of recruitment or
survival.
Based on the analysis contained
herein of the likely effects of the
specified activity on marine mammals
and their habitat, and taking into
consideration the implementation of the
required monitoring and mitigation
measures, NMFS finds that the total
marine mammal take from Bay State
Wind’s proposed HRG survey activities
will have a negligible impact on the
affected marine mammal species or
stocks.
Small Numbers
The takes authorized for the HRG
survey represent 2.07 percent of the
Gulf of Maine stock of humpback whale
(West Indies Distinct Population
Segment); 1.92 percent of the WNA
stock of fin whale; 0.77 percent of the
Canadian East Coast stock of minke
whale; 0.22 percent of the North
Atlantic stock of sperm whales; 8.66
percent of the Western North Atlantic
stock of bottlenose dolphins; 0.16
percent of the WNA stock of Risso’s
dolphins; 0.11 percent of the WNA
stock of Atlantic spotted dolphins; 0.05
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percent of the WNA stock of long-finned
pilot whales; 2.85 percent of the WNA
stock of common dolphin; 1.02 percent
of the WNA stock of Atlantic whitesided dolphin; 1.09 percent of the Gulf
of Maine/Bay of Fundy stock of harbor
porpoise; 2.16 percent of the WNA stock
of harbor seal; and 0.56 percent of the
North Atlantic stock of gray seal. These
take estimates represent the percentage
of each species or stock that could be
taken and are small numbers relative to
the affected species or stock sizes.
Further, the authorized take numbers
are the maximum numbers of animals
that are expected to be harassed during
the project; it is possible that some of
these exposures may occur to the same
individual, which would mean the
percentage of stock taken would be
smaller as it would not take into
account these multiple exposures of the
same individual(s). Therefore, NMFS
finds that small numbers of marine
mammals will be taken relative to the
populations of the affected species or
stocks.
Impact on Availability of Affected
Species for Taking for Subsistence Uses
There are no relevant subsistence uses
of marine mammals implicated by this
action. Therefore, NMFS has
determined that the total taking of
affected species or stocks would not
have an unmitigable adverse impact on
the availability of such species or stocks
for taking for subsistence purposes.
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM) prepared an
Environmental Assessment (EA) in
accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to
evaluate the issuance of wind energy
leases covering the entirety of the
Massachusetts Wind Energy Area
(including the OCS–A 0500 Study
Area), and the approval of site
assessment activities within those leases
(BOEM, 2014). NMFS previously
adopted BOEM’s EA and issued a
Finding of No Significant Effect (FONSI)
for similar work in 2016 (81 FR 56589,
August 22, 2016).
NMFS has reviewed the BOEM EA
and our previous FONSI and has
determined that this action is consistent
with categories of activities identified in
CE B4 of the Companion Manual for
NOAA Administrative Order 216–6A,
which do not individually or
cumulatively have the potential for
significant impacts on the quality of the
human environment and for which we
have not identified any extraordinary
circumstances that would preclude this
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categorical exclusion. Accordingly,
NMFS has determined that the issuance
of the IHA qualifies to be categorically
excluded from further NEPA review. We
have reviewed all comments submitted
in response to the proposed IHA notice
prior to concluding our NEPA process
and making a final decision on the IHA
request.
Endangered Species Act
The NMFS Office of Protected
Resources is authorizing the incidental
take fin whales, which are listed under
the ESA. BOEM consulted with NMFS
GARFO under section 7 of the ESA on
commercial wind lease issuance and
site assessment activities on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York
and New Jersey Wind Energy Areas. The
NMFS GARFO issued a Biological
Opinion concluding that these activities
may adversely affect but are not likely
to jeopardize the continued existence of
the North Atlantic right, fin, and sperm
whale. The Biological Opinion can be
found online at:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/
marine-mammal-protection/incidentaltake-authorizations-other-energyactivities-renewable. Upon request from
the NMFS Office of Protected Resources,
the NMFS GARFO will issue an
amended incidental take statement
associated with this Biological Opinion
to include the takes of the ESA-listed fin
whale authorized through this IHA.
Authorization
NMFS has issued an IHA to Bay State
Wind for conducting marine site
characterization surveys offshore of
Massachusetts and along potential
submarine cable routes for a period of
one year, provided the previously
mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and
reporting requirements are incorporated.
Dated: July 24, 2018.
Donna S. Wieting,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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The National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration’s (NTIA)
BroadbandUSA Program, in partnership
with the Center for Innovative
Technology (CIT), will host the Virginia
Broadband Summit in Roanoke, Virginia
on October 30, 2018. The purpose of the
Summit is to engage the public and
stakeholders with information to
accelerate broadband connectivity,
improve digital inclusion, and support
local priorities. The Summit will
provide information on topics including
local broadband planning, funding and
engagement with service providers.
Speakers and attendees from Virginia,
federal agencies and across the country
will come together to explore ways to
facilitate the expansion of broadband
capacity, access, and utilization.
DATES: The Broadband Summit will be
held on October 30, 2018, from 8:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
ADDRESSES: The Virginia Broadband
Summit will be held in Roanoke,
Virginia at the Roanoke South County
Library, 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke,
VA 24018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janice Wilkins, National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Room 4678, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5791;
email: broadbandusaevents@
ntia.doc.gov. Please direct media
inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public
Affairs, (202) 482–7002; email: press@
ntia.doc.gov.
SUMMARY:
The
NTIA’s BroadbandUSA program
promotes innovation and economic
growth by supporting efforts to expand
broadband access and meaningful use
across America. The CIT provides
broadband support to Virginia localities,
elected officials, state and federal
agencies, and broadband providers to
accelerate Virginia’s economic growth
through the application and use of
broadband telecommunications.
The Virginia Broadband Summit is
open to the public. Pre-registration is
requested because space may be limited.
NTIA asks registrants to provide their
first and last names and email address
for registration purposes and to receive
any updates on the workshop and other
BroadbandUSA news and events.
Registration information, meeting
updates, including changes in the
agenda, and relevant documents will be
available on NTIA’s website at https://
broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/Virginia
BroadbandSummit2018.
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The public meeting is physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Individuals requiring accommodations,
such as language interpretation or other
ancillary aids, should notify Janice
Wilkins at the contact information listed
above at least five (5) business days
before the meeting so that
accommodations can be made.
Dated: July 24, 2018.
Kathy D. Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications
and Information Administration.
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Virginia Broadband Summit
AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration,
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SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information
Administration's (NTIA) BroadbandUSA Program, in partnership with the
Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), will host the Virginia
Broadband Summit in Roanoke, Virginia on October 30, 2018. The purpose
of the Summit is to engage the public and stakeholders with information
to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, and
support local priorities. The Summit will provide information on topics
including local broadband planning, funding and engagement with service
providers. Speakers and attendees from Virginia, federal agencies and
across the country will come together to explore ways to facilitate the
expansion of broadband capacity, access, and utilization.
DATES: The Broadband Summit will be held on October 30, 2018, from 8:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
ADDRESSES: The Virginia Broadband Summit will be held in Roanoke,
Virginia at the Roanoke South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road,
Roanoke, VA 24018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice Wilkins, National
Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Room 4678, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482-5791; email: [email protected].
Please direct media inquiries to NTIA's Office of Public Affairs, (202)
482-7002; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NTIA's BroadbandUSA program promotes
innovation and economic growth by supporting efforts to expand
broadband access and meaningful use across America. The CIT provides
broadband support to Virginia localities, elected officials, state and
federal agencies, and broadband providers to accelerate Virginia's
economic growth through the application and use of broadband
telecommunications.
The Virginia Broadband Summit is open to the public. Pre-
registration is requested because space may be limited. NTIA asks
registrants to provide their first and last names and email address for
registration purposes and to receive any updates on the workshop and
other BroadbandUSA news and events. Registration information, meeting
updates, including changes in the agenda, and relevant documents will
be available on NTIA's website at https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/VirginiaBroadbandSummit2018.
The public meeting is physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as language
interpretation or other ancillary aids, should notify Janice Wilkins at
the contact information listed above at least five (5) business days
before the meeting so that accommodations can be made.
Dated: July 24, 2018.
Kathy D. Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-16157 Filed 7-27-18; 8:45 am]
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