Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting for September 1-2, 2021, 38314-38315 [2021-15332]

Download as PDF 38314 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 20, 2021 / Notices Vineyard Wind. On April 16, 2020 GARFO issued an amended incidental take statement associated with the 2013 Biological Opinion and determined that the issuance of the initial IHA was not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of North Atlantic right, fin, sei and sperm whales. On May 12, 2021, NMFS GARFO determined that their initial consultation remains valid for the Renewal IHA and that the Renewal IHA provides no new information about the effects of the action, nor does it change the extent of effects of the action, or any other basis to require reinitiation of the opinion. Renewal NMFS has issued a Renewal IHA to Vineyard Wind for the take of marine mammals incidental to conducting marine site characterization survey activities off the coast of Massachusetts in the areas of the Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS–A 0501 and OCS–A 0522) and along potential submarine cable routes to landfall locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. This Renewal IHA is effective from July 15, 2021 through June 20, 2022. Dated: July 15, 2021. Catherine Marzin, Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–15383 Filed 7–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting for September 1–2, 2021 National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ACTION: Announcement for open public meeting and notice of request for public comments. AGENCY: This serves as notice of a virtual public meeting for the NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) on September 1, 2021, 12:45– 5:30 p.m. EST, and September 2, 2021, 1–5:30 p.m. EST via webinar. The HSRP agenda will be posted in advance on the website. Individuals or groups who want to comment on NOAA navigation services topics are encouraged to submit advance public comments and letters via email or via the question function in the webinar. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jul 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 NOAA HSRP public virtual meeting will meet via webinar as follows: 1. September 1, 2021, 12:45–5:30 p.m., EST. 2. September 2, 2021, 1–5:30 p.m., EST. ADDRESSES: You may submit public comments identified by ‘‘September 2021 HSRP meeting public comments’’ in the subject line of the message in advance of the meeting or request to be added to the meeting announcements list by sending an email request to: Virginia.Dentler@noaa.gov, and hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Mersfelder-Lewis, HSRP program manager, Office of Coast Survey, NOS, NOAA, email: hydroservices.panel@ noaa.gov, Lynne.Mersfelder@noaa.gov, and phone 240–533–0064. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Advance registration is required for the webinar at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/5627376790601178124. The agenda, speakers and time are subject to change, please refer to the website for the most updated information. The HSRP meeting agenda, draft meeting documents, presentations, and background materials are posted and updated online and can be downloaded prior to the meeting at: https:// www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/ hsrp.html and https:// www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/ meetings.html. Past HSRP recommendation letters, issue and position papers are located online at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ hsrp/recommendations.html. Public comments are encouraged and requested on the navigation services portfolio for CO–OPS, NGS and OCS. Advance written statements will be shared with the HSRP members and will be included in the meeting public record. Due to the condensed nature of the meeting, each individual or group providing written public comments will be limited to one comment per public comment period with no repetition of previous comments. Comments can also be submitted in writing during the public comment period through the webinar. Comments will be read into the record, transcribed, and become part of the meeting record. Due to time meeting constraints, all comments may not be addressed during the meeting. The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) is a Federal Advisory Committee established to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, the NOAA Administrator, on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in section 303 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, as amended, and such other appropriate matters that the Under Secretary refers to the Panel for review and advice. Matters To Be Considered The panel is convening on issues relevant to NOAA’s navigation services, including offshore wind energy and data sharing for ocean mapping and technology to address ocean mapping in 40 meters and shallower. HSRP regularly discusses stakeholder use of navigation data, products and services, and other topics related to hydrographic surveys, nautical charting, coastal shoreline and ocean mapping, the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) modernization efforts, navigation services contributions to resilience and coastal data and information systems to support planning for resilience to climate change, contributions to the blue economy, coastal and ocean modeling, PORTS® (Physical Oceanographic RealTime System) sensor enhancements and expansion, Precision Marine Navigation, Electronic Navigation Charts and the sunset of RASTER charts, the scientific mapping and technology research projects of the cooperative agreements between NOAA and partners at the University of New Hampshire and the University of Southern Florida, and other topics. The meeting will include an update on the plans to address and implement two ocean and coastal mapping strategies—the Alaska Coastal Mapping Strategy (ACMS) and the ‘‘Establishing a National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the U.S. EEZ’’ (NOMEC), including the Standard Ocean Mapping Protocol (SOMP). Navigation services include the data, products, and services provided by the NOAA programs and activities that undertake geodetic observations, gravity modeling, coastal and shoreline mapping, bathymetric mapping and modeling, hydrographic surveying, nautical charting, tide and water level observations, current observations, flooding, resilience, inundation and sea level rise, marine and coastal modeling, geospatial and LIDAR data, and related data and topics. This suite of NOAA products and services support safe and efficient navigation, resilient coasts and communities, and the nationwide positioning information infrastructure to support America’s climate needs and commerce. The Panel will hear about the missions and uses of NOAA’s navigation services, the value these services bring, and what improvements could be made. Other matters may be considered. E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 20, 2021 / Notices Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities and there will be sign language interpretation and captioning services. Please direct requests for other auxiliary aids to Melanie.Colantuno@noaa.gov at least 10 business days in advance of the meeting. Kathryn L. Ries, Deputy Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–15332 Filed 7–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Papaha¯naumokua¯kea Marine National Monument & University of Hawaii Research Internship Program The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 8, 2021, (86 FR 13340) during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Agency: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. Title: Papaha¯naumokua¯kea Marine National Monument & University of Hawaii Research Internship Program. OMB Control Number: 0648–0719. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission, extension of a current information collection. Number of Respondents: 100. Average Hours per Response: Scholarship application: 1 hour; Reference forms: 30 minutes; Support Letter: 30 minutes. Total Annual Burden Hours: 62.5. Needs and Uses: This is a request for extension of a currently approved VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jul 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Ocean Service’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) Papaha¯naumokua¯kea Marine National Monument (PMNM) is sponsoring this collection. On June 15, 2006, President George W. Bush established the Papaha¯naumokua¯kea Marine National Monument (PMNM) by Presidential Proclamation 8031 under the authority of the American Antiquities Act, 16 CFR 431, to ensure the comprehensive, strong, and lasting protection of the coral reef ecosystems and related resources of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). At a time when ocean resources around the world are in major decline, the designation of PMNM enabled nearly 140,000 square miles of U.S. land and waters of the region to receive the highest form of environmental protection in the country and created one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. As part of PMNM’s mission to characterize its natural resources, PMNM conducts annual coral reef monitoring expeditions to the NWHI. Additionally, as part of PMNM’s education mission, PMNM is committed to providing educational opportunities for students and educators. In order to accomplish these two missions, PMNM has partnered with the University of Hawaii to offer research internships. Each year, a limited number of research internships will be awarded to outstanding undergraduate students in the marine sciences at the University of Hawaii. These internships consist of training students in SCUBA surveys of coral reef fauna, a research expedition to PMNM aboard a NOAA or contract ship, and the development of an independent research project with data from the expedition. Due to the fact that space is very limited for these internships, only a small number of internships can be offered each year. This request collects information from internship applicants in order to allow PMNM staff to select candidates which are best suited for its research internships. The collection of information will consist of an electronic application package, which will be solicited annually from undergraduate students applying for the internship. The application package will include (1) an application form with information on academic background and professional experiences, (2) reference forms by two educational or professional references, and (3) a support letter from one academic professor or advisor. All gathered information would be used only by staff of PMNM for the purpose PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38315 of selecting interns, and will not be shared with any other party. None of the information collected will be disseminated to the public. Affected Public: Individuals. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB Control Number 0648–0719. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2021–15352 Filed 7–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2009–0102] Collection of Information; Proposed Extension of Approval; Comment Request—Follow-Up Activities for Product-Related Injuries Including the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval for an information collection to obtain data on consumer product-related injuries, and follow-up activities for product-related injuries. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under OMB Control No. 3041–0029. CPSC will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from OMB. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38314-38315]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15332]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting for September 1-2, 
2021

AGENCY: National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Announcement for open public meeting and notice of request for 
public comments.

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SUMMARY: This serves as notice of a virtual public meeting for the NOAA 
Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) on September 1, 2021, 12:45-
5:30 p.m. EST, and September 2, 2021, 1-5:30 p.m. EST via webinar. The 
HSRP agenda will be posted in advance on the website. Individuals or 
groups who want to comment on NOAA navigation services topics are 
encouraged to submit advance public comments and letters via email or 
via the question function in the webinar.

DATES: NOAA HSRP public virtual meeting will meet via webinar as 
follows:
    1. September 1, 2021, 12:45-5:30 p.m., EST.
    2. September 2, 2021, 1-5:30 p.m., EST.

ADDRESSES: You may submit public comments identified by ``September 
2021 HSRP meeting public comments'' in the subject line of the message 
in advance of the meeting or request to be added to the meeting 
announcements list by sending an email request to: 
[email protected], and [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Mersfelder-Lewis, HSRP program 
manager, Office of Coast Survey, NOS, NOAA, email: 
[email protected], [email protected], and phone 240-
533-0064.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Advance registration is required for the 
webinar at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5627376790601178124. The agenda, speakers and time are subject to 
change, please refer to the website for the most updated information. 
The HSRP meeting agenda, draft meeting documents, presentations, and 
background materials are posted and updated online and can be 
downloaded prior to the meeting at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/hsrp.html and https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/meetings.html. Past HSRP 
recommendation letters, issue and position papers are located online 
at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/recommendations.html.
    Public comments are encouraged and requested on the navigation 
services portfolio for CO-OPS, NGS and OCS. Advance written statements 
will be shared with the HSRP members and will be included in the 
meeting public record. Due to the condensed nature of the meeting, each 
individual or group providing written public comments will be limited 
to one comment per public comment period with no repetition of previous 
comments. Comments can also be submitted in writing during the public 
comment period through the webinar. Comments will be read into the 
record, transcribed, and become part of the meeting record. Due to time 
meeting constraints, all comments may not be addressed during the 
meeting.
    The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) is a Federal Advisory 
Committee established to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for 
Oceans and Atmosphere, the NOAA Administrator, on matters related to 
the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 303 of the 
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, as amended, and such 
other appropriate matters that the Under Secretary refers to the Panel 
for review and advice.

Matters To Be Considered

    The panel is convening on issues relevant to NOAA's navigation 
services, including offshore wind energy and data sharing for ocean 
mapping and technology to address ocean mapping in 40 meters and 
shallower. HSRP regularly discusses stakeholder use of navigation data, 
products and services, and other topics related to hydrographic 
surveys, nautical charting, coastal shoreline and ocean mapping, the 
National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) modernization efforts, 
navigation services contributions to resilience and coastal data and 
information systems to support planning for resilience to climate 
change, contributions to the blue economy, coastal and ocean modeling, 
PORTS[supreg] (Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System) sensor 
enhancements and expansion, Precision Marine Navigation, Electronic 
Navigation Charts and the sunset of RASTER charts, the scientific 
mapping and technology research projects of the cooperative agreements 
between NOAA and partners at the University of New Hampshire and the 
University of Southern Florida, and other topics. The meeting will 
include an update on the plans to address and implement two ocean and 
coastal mapping strategies--the Alaska Coastal Mapping Strategy (ACMS) 
and the ``Establishing a National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and 
Characterizing the U.S. EEZ'' (NOMEC), including the Standard Ocean 
Mapping Protocol (SOMP). Navigation services include the data, 
products, and services provided by the NOAA programs and activities 
that undertake geodetic observations, gravity modeling, coastal and 
shoreline mapping, bathymetric mapping and modeling, hydrographic 
surveying, nautical charting, tide and water level observations, 
current observations, flooding, resilience, inundation and sea level 
rise, marine and coastal modeling, geospatial and LIDAR data, and 
related data and topics. This suite of NOAA products and services 
support safe and efficient navigation, resilient coasts and 
communities, and the nationwide positioning information infrastructure 
to support America's climate needs and commerce. The Panel will hear 
about the missions and uses of NOAA's navigation services, the value 
these services bring, and what improvements could be made. Other 
matters may be considered.

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Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities 
and there will be sign language interpretation and captioning services. 
Please direct requests for other auxiliary aids to 
[email protected] at least 10 business days in advance of the 
meeting.

Kathryn L. Ries,
Deputy Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-15332 Filed 7-19-21; 8:45 am]
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