Notice of Public Meeting of the Washington Advisory Committee, 54082-54083 [2018-23413]

Download as PDF khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES 54082 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 208 / Friday, October 26, 2018 / Notices National Park managed by the National Park Service; • Colorado River Mile 274 within Grand Canyon National Park managed by the National Park Service; • Pearce Ferry within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area managed by the National Park Service; • Cottonwood Cove on the western shore of Lake Mohave within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area managed by the National Park Service; • Lands within the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation along the Colorado River above and adjoining Topock Marsh and the Havasu Wildlife Refuge; • Colorado River, including sites at the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation below Lake Havasu; • Virgin River, including sites at Mesquite, Mormon Mesa, Littlefield, and St. George; • Muddy River, including sites at Overton Wildlife Management Area to Lake Mead; • Lower Colorado River, including sites from Glen Canyon Dam to Lake Mead, Davis Dam to Parker Dam, and Parker Dam to Imperial Dam; • Verde River, including sites from Horseshoe Lake to Salt River; • Roosevelt Lake; • Santa Maria River, including sites upstream from U.S. Highway 93 and from Date Creek to Alamo Lake; • Big Sandy, including sites from the USGS gage to Alamo Lake; and • Lower Tonto Creek. 2. Tamarisk Leaf Beetle Surveying and Data Collection. Compiling and synthesizing the results of survey and data collection efforts to better understand the tamarisk leaf beetle’s past and projected movements into SWFL habitat. 3. Geographic Information System (GIS) Habitat Mapping. Fund and assist with GIS mapping of saltcedar and native riparian cover across the southwestern United States—and specifically throughout the SWFL’s occupied range. APHIS may collaborate with the U.S. Geological Survey to improve a SWFL habitat assessment model that uses satellite imagery and create an online mapping platform for conservation groups and land management agencies to access the model results. 4. Educational Campaign. Continue current public outreach efforts and collaborate with Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities to prohibit or strongly discourage any further intrastate movement, distribution, or release of tamarisk leaf beetles, as a means of slowing the beetle’s spread into farther reaches of SWFL habitat. 5. Streamlined Permitting Process. Collaborate with FWS and other VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Oct 25, 2018 Jkt 247001 relevant agencies to streamline the ESA permitting process for third parties engaged in restoration work to benefit SWFLs and their habitat. 6. Watershed Partnership Collaboration. Work cooperatively with, and provide restoration funding for, established watershed partnerships that have already developed detailed restoration plans, some of which are listed below. 7. Streamlined Funding Sources. Ensure that funding streams for restoration projects are in easily accessible structures such as block grants administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or a similar entity, rather than through cost share programs. 8. Information Repository. Fund and facilitate a long-term centralized and standardized information repository concerning the tamarisk leaf beetle, its spread, vegetative resources in the southwestern United States, and the SWFL’s status. 9. Invasive Weed Control. Conduct invasive weed control and monitoring in riparian areas where habitat restoration with native vegetation is planned or has been conducted. USDA and APHIS are currently considering the following areas, but are soliciting other potential restoration sites: • Escalante River watershed in southern Utah restored by the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners; • Areas of the Verde River from Paulden to Sheep’s Crossing, AZ, restored by the Friends of the Verde River; • Gila River in Graham and Greenlee Counties in New Mexico, restored by the Gila Watershed Partnership; • Rio Grande in the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico; and • Rio Grande in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area in New Mexico. 10. SWFL Data Collection Surveying. Fund data collection surveys throughout the range of the SWFL. Data collected by researchers may include but is not limited to: SWFL presence or absence surveys, determining breeding status for each bird, site evaluations and descriptions, SWFL nest searches, SWFL nest monitoring at breeding sites in order to calculate parasitism and predation rates, impact of habitat restoration efforts, and the amount of saltcedar defoliation caused by the tamarisk leaf beetle. Potential Environmental Impacts We have identified the following potential environmental impacts for further examination in the EA: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Effects on wildlife, including consideration of migratory bird species and changes in native wildlife habitat and populations, and federally listed endangered and threatened species. • Effects on soil, air, and water quality. • Effects on human health and safety. • Effects on cultural and historic resources. • Effects on economic resources. We welcome comments on the alternatives and environmental impacts or issues that should be considered for further examination in the EA. In addition, we welcome suggestions for conservation measures for APHIS to include in its conservation plan. Upon completion of the draft EA, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing its availability and an invitation to comment. Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of October 2018. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2018–23384 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Washington Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that the meeting of the Washington Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 1 p.m. (Pacific Time) Friday, November 16, 2018. The purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to discuss their project proposals. DATES: These meetings will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1 p.m. PT. Public Call Information: Dial: 877–260–1479. Conference ID: 1445248. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandro Ventura (DFO) at aventura@ usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 877–260–1479, conference ID number: 1445248. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 208 / Friday, October 26, 2018 / Notices calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They may be faxed to the Commission at (213) 894–0508, or emailed Alejandro Ventura at aventura@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894– 3437. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meetings at https://facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=280. Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from these meetings may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meetings. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s website, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Agenda I. Welcome and Roll Call II. Adoption of Minutes III. Discussion Regarding Project Proposals IV. Public Comment V. Next Steps VI. Adjournment Dated: October 22, 2018. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2018–23413 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Oct 25, 2018 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S–103–2018] Approval of Subzone Status; MAS US Holdings, Inc.; Siler City and Asheboro, North Carolina On July 23, 2018, the Acting Executive Secretary of the ForeignTrade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Triangle J Council of Governments, grantee of FTZ 93, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 93, on behalf of MAS US Holdings, Inc. in Siler City and Asheboro, North Carolina. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (83 FR 35611, July 27, 2018). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval. Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary (15 CFR Sec. 400.36(f)), the application to establish Subzone 93J was approved on October 22, 2018, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 93’s 2,000-acre activation limit. Dated: October 22, 2018. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board Approval of Subzone Status; Liquilux Gas Corporation; Ponce, Puerto Rico On July 27, 2018, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by CODEZOL, C.D., grantee of FTZ 163, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 163, on behalf of Liquilux Gas Corporation, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (83 FR 37462–37463, August 1, 2018). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval. Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary (15 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 22, 2018. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–23456 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will meet on November 14, 2018, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution & Pennsylvania Avenues NW, Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to transportation and related equipment or technology. Public Session 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Status reports by working group chairs. 3. Public comments and Proposals. Closed Session [S–106–2018] Frm 00004 CFR Sec. 400.36(f)), the application to establish Subzone 163K was approved on October 22, 2018, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 163’s 917.36-acre activation limit. Agenda [FR Doc. 2018–23455 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] PO 00000 54083 4. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@ bis.doc.gov no later than November 7, 2018. A limited number of seats will be available during the public session of the meeting. Reservations are not accepted. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 208 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54082-54083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23413]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Washington Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the 
rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 
(Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that the 
meeting of the Washington Advisory Committee (Committee) to the 
Commission will be held at 1 p.m. (Pacific Time) Friday, November 16, 
2018. The purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to discuss their 
project proposals.

DATES: These meetings will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1 
p.m. PT.
    Public Call Information:
    Dial: 877-260-1479.
    Conference ID: 1445248.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandro Ventura (DFO) at 
[email protected] or (213) 894-3437.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public 
through the following toll-free call-in number: 877-260-1479, 
conference ID number: 1445248. Any interested member of the public may 
call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur 
charges for

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calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not 
refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls 
they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone 
number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the 
proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-
8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and 
conference ID number.
    Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open 
period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit 
written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional 
Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments 
may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil 
Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 
90012. They may be faxed to the Commission at (213) 894-0508, or 
emailed Alejandro Ventura at [email protected]. Persons who desire 
additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 
894-3437.
    Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be 
available for public viewing prior to and after the meetings at https://facadatabase.gov/committee/meetings.aspx?cid=280. Please click on the 
``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' links. Records generated from 
these meetings may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional 
Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the 
meetings. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed 
to the Commission's website, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the 
Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address.

Agenda

I. Welcome and Roll Call
II. Adoption of Minutes
III. Discussion Regarding Project Proposals
IV. Public Comment
V. Next Steps
VI. Adjournment

    Dated: October 22, 2018.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2018-23413 Filed 10-25-18; 8:45 am]
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