Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish, 53048-53049 [2018-22809]

Download as PDF 53048 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 203 / Friday, October 19, 2018 / Notices • The request for renewal must include the following: (1) An explanation that the activities to be conducted beyond the initial dates either are identical to the previously analyzed activities or include changes so minor (e.g., reduction in pile size) that the changes do not affect the previous analyses, take estimates, or mitigation and monitoring requirements; and (2) A preliminary monitoring report showing the results of the required monitoring to date and an explanation showing that the monitoring results do not indicate impacts of a scale or nature not previously analyzed or authorized; • Upon review of the request for renewal, the status of the affected species or stocks, and any other pertinent information, NMFS determines that there are no more than minor changes in the activities, the mitigation and monitoring measures remain the same and appropriate, and the original findings remain valid. Dated: October 15, 2018. Catherine Marzin, Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–22812 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG549 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. AGENCY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), this notice announces that NMFS is preparing a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to supplement information in the 2017 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for 10 Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMP) for salmon and steelhead hatchery programs jointly submitted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Suquamish Tribe (referred to as the co-managers), for NMFS’s evaluation and determination under Limit 6 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 4(d) Rule for amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Oct 18, 2018 Jkt 247001 threatened salmon and steelhead. The HGMPs specify the propagation of salmon and steelhead in the DuwamishGreen River basin in Washington State. The DSEIS will analyze an additional alternative reflecting an increase in hatchery production of juvenile Chinook salmon. DATES: Because NMFS has previously requested (81 FR 26776, May 6, 2016) and received information from the public on issues to be addressed in the EIS, and because the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) do not require additional scoping for this DSEIS process (40 CFR 1502.9(c)(4)), NMFS is not asking for further public scoping information and comment at this time. Upon release of the DSEIS, NMFS will provide a 45-day public review/comment period. ADDRESSES: Copies of the 2017 DEIS are available from NMFS, Sustainable Fisheries Division at 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98503, and on the web at https:// www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/ hatcheries/Duwamish-Green/duwgreen_hgmps_deis.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Leider, NMFS, by phone at (360) 753–4650, or email to steve.leider@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The WDFW, and the co-managers have jointly submitted to NMFS HGMPs for 10 hatchery programs in the Duwamish-Green River basin in Washington State. The HGMPs reviewed in the DEIS were submitted to NMFS from 2013 to 2015, pursuant to limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead. The hatchery programs include releases of ESA-listed Chinook salmon and winter-run steelhead into the Duwamish-Green River basin. The hatchery programs also release nonlisted coho and fall-run chum salmon and summer-run steelhead into the Duwamish-Green River basin. One hatchery program releases coho salmon into marine waters adjacent to the Duwamish-Green River basin. Seven of the programs are currently operating, and three are new. NEPA requires Federal agencies to conduct environmental analyses of their proposed major actions to determine if the actions may affect the human environment. NMFS’s action of determining that implementation of the co-managers’ HGMPs would not appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of affected PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 threated ESUs under Limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead promulgated under the ESA, is a major Federal action subject to environmental review under NEPA. On May 4, 2016, NMFS announced its intent to prepare an EIS and the 30-day public scoping period ended on June 3, 2016. On November 3, 2017, NMFS announced the release of a DEIS for public comment. The DEIS includes an analysis of the proposed action identified in the 2016 NOI and the anticipated environmental impacts. Following an extension, the 75-day public comment period ended on January 19, 2018. In light of subsequent information, NMFS has determined that the Final EIS would benefit from the analysis of an expanded range of potential alternatives for hatchery production of Chinook salmon. The alternative to be analyzed in the DSEIS is informed by the applicant’s interest in increasing hatchery production of juvenile Chinook salmon, and NMFS’ analysis of the status of endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales and the importance of Chinook salmon prey to their food base. The DSEIS will analyze an increased level of Chinook salmon hatchery production and provide the public with an opportunity for review and comment. The DSEIS, in conjunction with the 2017 DEIS, will collectively evaluate the proposed action and alternatives. Alternatives The alternatives analyzed in the 2017 DEIS are summarized in the DEIS Notice of Intent (82 FR 26776, May 4, 2016). The upcoming DSEIS will analyze an alternative in which hatchery production from the Soos Creek Chinook salmon program would produce an additional 2,000,000 juvenile Chinook salmon to be released at Palmer Ponds in the Duwamish-Green River basin. Authority The environmental review of the 10 salmon and steelhead HGMPs in the Duwamish-Green River basin of Washington State will be conducted in accordance with requirements of the NEPA of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), other appropriate Federal laws and regulations, and policies and procedures of NMFS for compliance with those regulations. E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 203 / Friday, October 19, 2018 / Notices Dated: October 15, 2018. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the product and services deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following product and services are deleted from the Procurement List: [FR Doc. 2018–22809 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: This action deletes a product and services from the Procurement List previously furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: Date deleted from the Procurement List: November 18, 2018. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 603–2117, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Deletions On 9/14/2018 (83 FR 179), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the product and services listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner- VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Oct 18, 2018 Jkt 247001 Product NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6545–00–853– 6309—First Aid Kit, Eye Dressing Mandatory Source of Supply: Suburban Adult Services, Inc., Elma, NY Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Services Service Type: Reproduction and Courier Service Mandatory for: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Chesapeake Engineering Field Activity Chesapeake, 1314 Harwood Avenue SE, Washington, DC Mandatory Source of Supply: Linden Resources, Inc., Arlington, VA Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial Service Mandatory for: Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center (NMCRC), 1201 N 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Mandatory Source of Supply: The Centers for Habilitation/TCH, Tempe, AZ Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVFAC SOUTHWEST Service Type: Grounds Maintenance Service Mandatory for: Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division: Buildings 456 (N97) and 1438 (Main Post Area), White Sands Missile, NM Mandatory Source of Supply: Tresco, Inc., Las Cruces, NM Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND Michael R. Jurkowski, Business Management Specialist Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2018–22789 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P Procurement List; Proposed Addition and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed addition to and deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to add a service to the Procurement List that will be provided by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products previously furnished by such agencies. SUMMARY: Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Comments must be received on or before: November 18, 2018. DATES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. ADDRESSES: For further information or to submit comments contact: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 603–2117, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Addition If the Committee approves the proposed addition, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to provide the service listed below from a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The following service is proposed for addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agency listed: Service Service Type: Custodial Service Mandatory for: U.S. Army, ACC Aberdeen, PEO Facilities, Fort Belvoir, VA Mandatory Source(s) of Supply: Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command—Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division Deletions The following products are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Products COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED PO 00000 53049 Sfmt 4703 NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7930–01–517–4178—Cleaner, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green, 32 oz 7930–01–517–4171—Cleaner, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green, 1 GL 7930–01–517–4172—Cleaner, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green, 5 GL 7930–01–517–4177—Cleaner, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green, 55 GL 7930–01–517–2726—Cleaner, Heavy Duty, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green Plus, 32 oz. 7930–01–517–4185—Cleaner, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green, 1 gal 7930–01–517–4186—Cleaner, Heavy Duty, Industrial, Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy Green Plus, 5 GL E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53048-53049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22809]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG549


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

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

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), this 
notice announces that NMFS is preparing a Draft Supplemental 
Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to supplement information in the 
2017 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for 10 Hatchery and 
Genetic Management Plans (HGMP) for salmon and steelhead hatchery 
programs jointly submitted by the Washington Department of Fish and 
Wildlife (WDFW) with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Suquamish 
Tribe (referred to as the co-managers), for NMFS's evaluation and 
determination under Limit 6 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 4(d) 
Rule for threatened salmon and steelhead. The HGMPs specify the 
propagation of salmon and steelhead in the Duwamish-Green River basin 
in Washington State. The DSEIS will analyze an additional alternative 
reflecting an increase in hatchery production of juvenile Chinook 
salmon.

DATES: Because NMFS has previously requested (81 FR 26776, May 6, 2016) 
and received information from the public on issues to be addressed in 
the EIS, and because the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) 
regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) do not require additional scoping for this DSEIS process (40 CFR 
1502.9(c)(4)), NMFS is not asking for further public scoping 
information and comment at this time. Upon release of the DSEIS, NMFS 
will provide a 45-day public review/comment period.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the 2017 DEIS are available from NMFS, Sustainable 
Fisheries Division at 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98503, 
and on the web at https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/hatcheries/Duwamish-Green/duw-green_hgmps_deis.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Leider, NMFS, by phone at (360) 
753-4650, or email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The WDFW, and the co-managers have jointly submitted to NMFS HGMPs 
for 10 hatchery programs in the Duwamish-Green River basin in 
Washington State. The HGMPs reviewed in the DEIS were submitted to NMFS 
from 2013 to 2015, pursuant to limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and 
steelhead. The hatchery programs include releases of ESA-listed Chinook 
salmon and winter-run steelhead into the Duwamish-Green River basin. 
The hatchery programs also release non-listed coho and fall-run chum 
salmon and summer-run steelhead into the Duwamish-Green River basin. 
One hatchery program releases coho salmon into marine waters adjacent 
to the Duwamish-Green River basin. Seven of the programs are currently 
operating, and three are new.
    NEPA requires Federal agencies to conduct environmental analyses of 
their proposed major actions to determine if the actions may affect the 
human environment. NMFS's action of determining that implementation of 
the co-managers' HGMPs would not appreciably reduce the likelihood of 
survival and recovery of affected threated ESUs under Limit 6 of the 
4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead promulgated under the ESA, is a 
major Federal action subject to environmental review under NEPA.
    On May 4, 2016, NMFS announced its intent to prepare an EIS and the 
30-day public scoping period ended on June 3, 2016. On November 3, 
2017, NMFS announced the release of a DEIS for public comment. The DEIS 
includes an analysis of the proposed action identified in the 2016 NOI 
and the anticipated environmental impacts. Following an extension, the 
75-day public comment period ended on January 19, 2018.
    In light of subsequent information, NMFS has determined that the 
Final EIS would benefit from the analysis of an expanded range of 
potential alternatives for hatchery production of Chinook salmon. The 
alternative to be analyzed in the DSEIS is informed by the applicant's 
interest in increasing hatchery production of juvenile Chinook salmon, 
and NMFS' analysis of the status of endangered Southern Resident Killer 
Whales and the importance of Chinook salmon prey to their food base. 
The DSEIS will analyze an increased level of Chinook salmon hatchery 
production and provide the public with an opportunity for review and 
comment. The DSEIS, in conjunction with the 2017 DEIS, will 
collectively evaluate the proposed action and alternatives.

Alternatives

    The alternatives analyzed in the 2017 DEIS are summarized in the 
DEIS Notice of Intent (82 FR 26776, May 4, 2016). The upcoming DSEIS 
will analyze an alternative in which hatchery production from the Soos 
Creek Chinook salmon program would produce an additional 2,000,000 
juvenile Chinook salmon to be released at Palmer Ponds in the Duwamish-
Green River basin.

Authority

    The environmental review of the 10 salmon and steelhead HGMPs in 
the Duwamish-Green River basin of Washington State will be conducted in 
accordance with requirements of the NEPA of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.), NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), other 
appropriate Federal laws and regulations, and policies and procedures 
of NMFS for compliance with those regulations.


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    Dated: October 15, 2018.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-22809 Filed 10-18-18; 8:45 am]
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