New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 1152-1153 [2020-00177]

Download as PDF 1152 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 6 / Thursday, January 9, 2020 / Notices lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES removal would not take place during the pupping season and during a time in which harbor seal density is greatest. The following factors primarily support our determination that the impacts resulting from each of these two years of activity are not expected to adversely affect the species or stock through effects on annual rates of recruitment or survival: D No serious injury or mortality is anticipated or authorized; D No Level A harassment is anticipated or authorized; D The number and intensity of anticipated takes by Level B harassment is relatively low for all stocks; D No biologically important areas have been identified for the effected species within Coos Bay; D For all species, including the Oregon/Washington Coastal stock of harbor seals, Coos Bay is a very small part of their range; and D No pile driving would occur during the harbor seal pupping season; therefore, no impacts to pups from this activity is likely to occur. 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 planned monitoring and mitigation measures, NMFS finds that the total marine mammal take from each of the two years of planned activity will have a negligible impact on all affected marine mammal species or stocks. Small Numbers As noted above, only small numbers of incidental take may be authorized under Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA for specified activities other than military readiness activities. The MMPA does not define small numbers and so, in practice, where estimated numbers are available, NMFS compares the number of individuals taken to the most appropriate estimation of abundance of the relevant species or stock in our determination of whether an authorization is limited to small numbers of marine mammals. Additionally, other qualitative factors may be considered in the analysis, such as the temporal or spatial scale of the activities. The authorized take of seven marine mammal stocks comprises less than four percent of any stock abundance. Based on the analysis contained herein of the planned activity (including the planned mitigation and monitoring measures) and the anticipated take of marine mammals, for each planned IHA, NMFS finds that small numbers of marine mammals will be taken relative VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:20 Jan 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 to the population size of the affected species or stocks. Unmitigable Adverse Impact Analysis and Determination There are no relevant subsistence uses of the affected marine mammal stocks or species implicated by this action. Therefore, for both IHAs, 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 To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 216–6A, NMFS must review our planned action (i.e., the issuance of an incidental harassment authorization) with respect to potential impacts on the human environment. These actions are consistent with categories of activities identified in Categorical Exclusion B4 (incidental harassment authorizations with no anticipated serious injury or mortality) 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 categorical exclusion. Accordingly, NMFS has determined that the issuance of these planned IHAs qualifies to be categorically excluded from further NEPA review. 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. No take of ESA-listed marine mammals are authorized. Therefore, NMFS has determined that consultation under section 7 of the ESA is not required for this action. Authorizations As a result of these determinations, NMFS authorizes two IHAs to the USACE for pile driving and removal activities associated with the North Jetty maintenance and repairs project in Coos Bay, Oregon over the course of two nonconsecutive years, beginning September 2020 through June 2023, provided the PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated. Dated: January 3, 2020. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–00122 Filed 1–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA006] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Whiting Advisory Panel and Committee to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: This meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Portsmouth Harbor Event & Conference Center, 100 Deer Street at 22 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801; telephone: (603) 422–6114. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Agenda The Whiting Advisory Panel and Committee will meet jointly to discuss the draft alternatives developed by the Plan Development Team to recommend alternatives to the Council during its January meeting. Other business will be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 6 / Thursday, January 9, 2020 / Notices notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. This meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at 978–465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 6, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–00177 Filed 1–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Intelligence Agency National Intelligence University Board of Visitors; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Defense Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence University, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors has been scheduled. The meeting is closed to the public. DATES: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Thursday, January 9, 2020 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). ADDRESSES: Defense Intelligence Agency 7400 Pentagon, ATTN: NIU, Washington, DC 20301–7400. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. J. Scott Cameron, President, National Intelligence University, Bethesda, MD 20816, Phone: (301) 243–2118. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Designated Federal Officer, the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102– 3.150(a) concerning the meeting on January 8 through 9, 2020 of the National Intelligence University Board lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:20 Jan 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 of Visitors. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15calendar day notification requirement. Purpose: The Board will discuss several current critical intelligence issues and advise the Director, DIA, as to the successful accomplishment of the mission assigned to the National Intelligence University. Agenda: The following topics are listed on the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors meeting agenda: Welcome; President’s Report; Board Orientation; Chair Remarks; Review of Findings and Recommendations from June 2019 meeting; NIU Provost Report; Academic Programs and Research Initiatives; Student Affairs; Accreditation; Resource Management and Organizational Modernization; Leadership and Management Program; IC Outreach and Student Recruitment; NIU Academic Centers and Programs; 2020 Goals; Review Charter; Executive Session; and Meeting with IC Senior Leaders. The entire meeting is devoted to the discussion of classified information as defined in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and therefore will be closed. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors about its mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting of the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors. All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer for the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Designated Federal Officer can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// www.facadatabase.gov/. Dated: January 6, 2020. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2020–00150 Filed 1–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1153 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2020–SCC–0008] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Migrant Education Program Regulations and Certificate of Eligibility Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 9, 2020. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2020–SCC–0008. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please include the docket ID number and the title of the information collection request when requesting documents or submitting comments. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave SW, LBJ, Room 6W–208D, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Sarah Martinez, 202–260–1334. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 6 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1152-1153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00177]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XA006]


New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is 
scheduling a public meeting of its Whiting Advisory Panel and Committee 
to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive 
economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to 
the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

DATES: This meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Portsmouth Harbor Event & 
Conference Center, 100 Deer Street at 22 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH 
03801; telephone: (603) 422-6114.
    Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water 
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, 
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda

    The Whiting Advisory Panel and Committee will meet jointly to 
discuss the draft alternatives developed by the Plan Development Team 
to recommend alternatives to the Council during its January meeting. 
Other business will be discussed as necessary.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during these meetings. Action will be restricted to 
those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising 
after publication of this

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notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the 
Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
This meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy 
of the recording is available upon request. Requests for sign language 
interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. 
Nies, Executive Director, at 978-465-0492, at least 5 days prior to the 
meeting date.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: January 6, 2020.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-00177 Filed 1-8-20; 8:45 am]
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