Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 15963-15964 [2022-05930]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 54 / Monday, March 21, 2022 / Notices Chesapeake Dolphin Project has observed over 1,200 unique animals since observations began in 2015. Resightings of the same individual can be highly variable. Some dolphins are observed once per year, while others are highly regular with greater than 10 sightings per year (Mann, Personal Communication). Similarly, using available photo-identification data, Engelhaupt et al., (2016) determined that specified individuals were often observed in close proximity to their original sighting locations and were observed multiple times in the same season or same year. Ninety-one percent of re-sighted individuals (100 of 110) in the study area were recorded less than 30 km from the initial sighting location. Multiple sightings of the same individual would considerably reduce the number of individual animals that are taken by harassment. Furthermore, the existence of a resident dolphin population in the Bay would increase the percentage of dolphin takes that are actually re-sightings of the same individuals. In summary and as described above, the following factors primarily support our determination regarding the incidental take of small numbers of the affected stocks of a species or stock: • The take of marine mammal stocks authorized for take comprises less than 5 percent of any stock abundance (with the exception of the Northern and Southern Migratory stocks of bottlenose dolphin); • Potential bottlenose dolphin takes in the project area are likely to be allocated among three distinct stocks; • Bottlenose dolphin stocks in the project area have extensive ranges and it would be unlikely to find a high percentage of the individuals of any one stock concentrated in a relatively small area such as the project area or the Chesapeake Bay; • The Chesapeake Bay represents the migratory boundary for each of the specified dolphin stocks and it would be unlikely to find a high percentage of any stock concentrated at such boundaries; and • Many of the takes would likely be repeats of the same animals and likely from a resident population of the Chesapeake Bay. Based on the analysis contained herein of the activity (including the mitigation and monitoring measures) and the anticipated take of marine mammals, NMFS finds that small numbers of marine mammals will be taken relative to the population size of the affected species or stocks. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 Mar 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 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, 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. Endangered Species Act 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. To ensure ESA compliance for the issuance of IHAs, NMFS consults internally whenever we propose to authorize take for endangered or threatened species. No incidental take of ESA-listed species is authorized or expected to result from this activity. Therefore, NMFS has determined that formal consultation under section 7 of the ESA is not required for this action. 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 proposed action (i.e., the issuance of an IHA) with respect to potential impacts on the human environment. This action is consistent with categories of activities identified in Categorical Exclusion B4 (IHAs 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 this IHA qualifies to be categorically excluded from further NEPA review. Authorization As a result of these determinations, NMFS has issued an IHA to the U.S. Navy for conducting pile driving and drilling activities associated with the demolition and reconstruction of Pier 3 at Naval Station Norfolk, in Norfolk, Virginia from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, that includes the PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15963 previously explained mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements. The final IHA can be found at https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/permit/ incidental-take-authorizations-undermarine-mammal-protection-act. Dated: March 15, 2022. Kimberly Damon-Randall, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–05851 Filed 3–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID USA–2022–HQ–0007] Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 20, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Attn: Mailbox 24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350– 1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 15964 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 54 / Monday, March 21, 2022 / Notices for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314–1000, ATTN: Ms. Kathryn Nevins, or call 703–428– 6440. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Shipper Interview for Gulf Intracoastal Waterway: Brazos River Flood Gates and Colorado River Locks Study; Form Number; OMB Control Number 0710–GIWW. Needs and Uses: Information from the questionnaire is needed to formulate and evaluate alternative water resources development plans in accordance with the Principles and Guidelines for Water Related Land Resources Implementation Studies, promulgated by the U.S. Water Resources Council, 1983, which specifically identifies interviews with shippers, carriers and port officials as well as commodity consultants and experts to; identify commodity types, study area, commodity flow, estimate transportation cost and forecast waterway use. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, (SWG) seeks to conduct a survey of commercial shipping companies that use the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) to transport commodities along the Texas Coast. The area includes the crossings of the Brazos River and Colorado River in Texas. SWG will incorporate survey information into a General Investigation Feasibility Study Update of long term solutions to shoaling and allisions near the intersections of the GIWW and the Brazos and Colorado rivers that could result in a potential loss of the navigation pool at the flood gates and locks. As part of the study, we are surveying shippers that use the GIWW to help us better understand the potential economic effects of a longterm disruption in navigation through the area. Part of the study requires an examination of how shippers would respond if navigation crossing the Brazos River and Colorado River was restricted for an extended period, or if the flood gates and locks are widened. The survey will provide information to VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 Mar 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 determine if tentative project costs would be justified by reducing risks of losing the navigation pool along the GIWW. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit. Annual Burden Hours: 50. Number of Respondents: 50. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 50. Average Burden per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: Once. Dated: March 15, 2022. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2022–05930 Filed 3–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2022–OS–0004] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 21, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Duncan, 571–372–7574, whs.mcalex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-informationcollections@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: End-Use Certificate; DLA Form 1822; OMB Control Number 0704–0382. Type of Request: Extension. Number of Respondents: 42,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 42,000. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Annual Burden Hours: 14,000. Needs and Uses: The End-Use Certificate (DLA Form 1822) is submitted by individuals prior to releasing export-controlled personal property out of DoD control. Exportcontrolled personal property are items listed on the United States Munitions Lists (USML) or Commerce Control List (CCL), and includes articles, items, technical data, technology or software. Transfers of export-controlled personal property out of DoD control may be in tangible and intangible forms. The information collected is for the purpose of determining bidder or transferee eligibility to receive export-controlled personal property, and to ensure that transferees comply with the terms of sale or Military Critical Technical Data Agreement regarding end-use of the property. This form is to be used by the DoD Components, other Federal agencies who have acquired DoD export-controlled personal property, and or their contractors prior to releasing export-controlled personal property out of DoD or Federal agency control. End-use checks are required by the following: DoD Instruction 2030.08; DoD Manual 4160.28, Vol. 1–3; and DoD Manual 4160.21, Vol. 1–4. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, Docket ID number, and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. DOD Clearance Officer: Ms. Angela Duncan. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Duncan at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dddod-information-collections@mail.mil. E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 54 (Monday, March 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15963-15964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05930]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

[Docket ID USA-2022-HQ-0007]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, 
Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a proposed public information 
collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments 
are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information shall have practical utility; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the 
burden of the information collection on respondents, including through 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 20, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the 
Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, 
Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Attn: Mailbox 24, Suite 
08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy

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for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to 
make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at 
https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, 
including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and 
associated collection instruments, please write to the U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000, ATTN: Ms. 
Kathryn Nevins, or call 703-428-6440.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Shipper Interview for Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway: Brazos River Flood Gates and Colorado River 
Locks Study; Form Number; OMB Control Number 0710-GIWW.
    Needs and Uses: Information from the questionnaire is needed to 
formulate and evaluate alternative water resources development plans in 
accordance with the Principles and Guidelines for Water Related Land 
Resources Implementation Studies, promulgated by the U.S. Water 
Resources Council, 1983, which specifically identifies interviews with 
shippers, carriers and port officials as well as commodity consultants 
and experts to; identify commodity types, study area, commodity flow, 
estimate transportation cost and forecast waterway use.
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, (SWG) seeks to 
conduct a survey of commercial shipping companies that use the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) to transport commodities along the Texas 
Coast. The area includes the crossings of the Brazos River and Colorado 
River in Texas. SWG will incorporate survey information into a General 
Investigation Feasibility Study Update of long term solutions to 
shoaling and allisions near the intersections of the GIWW and the 
Brazos and Colorado rivers that could result in a potential loss of the 
navigation pool at the flood gates and locks. As part of the study, we 
are surveying shippers that use the GIWW to help us better understand 
the potential economic effects of a long-term disruption in navigation 
through the area. Part of the study requires an examination of how 
shippers would respond if navigation crossing the Brazos River and 
Colorado River was restricted for an extended period, or if the flood 
gates and locks are widened. The survey will provide information to 
determine if tentative project costs would be justified by reducing 
risks of losing the navigation pool along the GIWW.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Annual Burden Hours: 50.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 50.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: Once.

    Dated: March 15, 2022.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2022-05930 Filed 3-18-22; 8:45 am]
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