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Download as PDF 54240 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 170 / Friday, September 2, 2022 / Notices take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period. You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email, or to an address not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES). When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide sufficient information to allow us to authenticate any scientific or commercial data you include. The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by quantitative information or studies; and (2) those that include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. B. 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Background To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected species, and in consideration of section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we invite public comments on permit applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits certain activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Sep 01, 2022 Jkt 256001 issued that allows such activities. Permits issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA allow otherwise prohibited activities for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of the affected species. Service regulations regarding prohibited activities with endangered species, captive-bred wildlife registrations, and permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species are available in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 17. III. Permit Applications We invite comments on the following applications. Endangered Species Applicant: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation–Fish and Wildlife Research Institute; Saint Petersburg, FL; Permit No. PER0049151 The applicant requests authorization to import 120 tissue samples collected from loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) originating from the Mediterranean Sea Distinct Population Segment (defined as loggerhead sea turtles originating from the Mediterranean Sea east of 5 degrees 36 minus west longitude), for the purpose of scientific research. This notification is for a single import. Applicant: Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park, Washington, DC; Permit No. PER0049651 The applicant requests renewal of their permit to take, import, export, reexport, and/or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, the following, for the purpose of scientific research: Blood, hair, and other tissue samples, as well as salvaged material from any endangered or threatened wildlife exotic to the United States. Samples are to be obtained from wild, captive-held, and/ or captive-born animals. Samples collected in the wild are to be taken opportunistically during immobilization of animals by local wildlife management officials or trained veterinarians, and animals may not be harmed for the purpose of collecting such samples. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Multiple Trophy Applicants The following applicants request permits to import sport-hunted trophies of male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the species. PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Applicant: Lori Pruitt, Nacogdoches, TX; Permit No. PER0048429 Applicant: Thomas Sloan, Midland, TX; Permit No. 63058C Applicant: Nello Cooper, Fairbanks, AK; Permit No. 98051C Applicant: Michael Howard, Montgomery, TX; Permit No. PER0049577 IV. Next Steps After the comment period closes, we will make decisions regarding permit issuance. If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may locate the notice announcing the permit issuance by searching https://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for ‘‘12345A’’. V. Authority We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing regulations. Brenda Tapia, Supervisory Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2022–18977 Filed 9–1–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [GX.22.DJ73.UAC10.00, OMB Control Number 1028–NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities: Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards Planning, and Response U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing a new information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 1, 2022. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections Officer, 12201 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 170 / Friday, September 2, 2022 / Notices Sunrise Valley Drive MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by email to gs-info_ collections@usgs.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1028–NEW in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Jennifer Rapp by email at jrapp@usgs.gov or by telephone at 804–261–2635. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA of 1995, we are providing the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper functions of the USGS; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the USGS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the USGS minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your PII—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Abstract: The United States is facing growing challenges related to the availability and quality of water due to VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Sep 01, 2022 Jkt 256001 shifting demographics, aging waterdelivery infrastructure, the impacts of climate change, and increasing hazards risk, such as floods and drought. Working with incomplete knowledge, managers must consider the needs of various demographic groups and economic sectors when making management decisions as well as when responding to emergencies. To improve delivery of effective science to support decision-making, the USGS must adapt to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders in the water-hazard space. We will collect information regarding the decision-making process, data, and data format needs to support daily, longterm, and emergency management decision-making. Information will also be sought on gaps in data delivery and coverage. A lack of decision-support data within water institutions can lead to poor decision-making and outcomes that produce conflict between water-use sectors, states, or communities and ultimately may led to a crisis. This information will support the delivery of appropriate data, in appropriate formats, at the right time for decision-making and emergency management. The information will guide USGS support of water-resource institutions, enhancing resilience in the face of the many waterresource challenges the nation currently faces. Title of Collection: Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards Planning, and Response. OMB Control Number: 1028–NEW. Form Number: None. Type of Review: New. Respondents/Affected Public: Federal, State, Tribal Nation, and local waterresource managers, water-resource stakeholders, and water-hazard responders. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 750. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 750. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 60 minutes. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 750. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Frequency of Collection: Once per year. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54241 The authority for this action is the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Joseph Nielsen, Director, Integrated Information Dissemination Division, USGS Water Resources Mission Area. [FR Doc. 2022–19064 Filed 9–1–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4338–11–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900] Notice of Availability of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Navajo Nation Integrated Weed Management Plan; Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as the lead Federal agency, with the Navajo Nation as a cooperating agency, has prepared a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (FPEIS) for the proposed Navajo Nation Integrated Weed Management Plan (NNIWMP) and by this notice is announcing its availability. SUMMARY: The BIA will not issue a final decision on the proposal for a minimum of 30 days after the date that the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its Notice of Availability (NOA) in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: The FPEIS and associated documents are available for review online at https://www.bia.gov/regionaloffices/navajo/navajo-nation-integratedweed-management-plan and by request at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office, 301 West Hill Street, Gallup, NM 87301. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leonard Notah, NEPA Coordinator, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office, Branch of Environmental Quality Compliance and Review, P.O. Box 1060, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, leonard.notah@bia.gov, (505) 863–8256. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 170 (Friday, September 2, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54240-54241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19064]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GX.22.DJ73.UAC10.00, OMB Control Number 1028-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Vulnerability to Water 
Insecurity, Hazards Planning, and Response

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing a new information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
November 1, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections 
Officer, 12201

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Sunrise Valley Drive MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 1028-NEW 
in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Jennifer Rapp by email at [email protected] or by 
telephone at 804-261-2635. Individuals in the United States who are 
deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 
711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay 
services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay 
services offered within their country to make international calls to 
the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA of 1995, we are 
providing the general public and other Federal agencies with an 
opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing 
collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our 
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting 
burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection 
requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of the USGS; (2) will this information be processed and used 
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how 
might the USGS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (5) how might the USGS minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personally identifiable information 
(PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--
including your PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While 
you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, 
we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The United States is facing growing challenges related to 
the availability and quality of water due to shifting demographics, 
aging water-delivery infrastructure, the impacts of climate change, and 
increasing hazards risk, such as floods and drought. Working with 
incomplete knowledge, managers must consider the needs of various 
demographic groups and economic sectors when making management 
decisions as well as when responding to emergencies. To improve 
delivery of effective science to support decision-making, the USGS must 
adapt to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders in the water-hazard 
space. We will collect information regarding the decision-making 
process, data, and data format needs to support daily, long-term, and 
emergency management decision-making. Information will also be sought 
on gaps in data delivery and coverage. A lack of decision-support data 
within water institutions can lead to poor decision-making and outcomes 
that produce conflict between water-use sectors, states, or communities 
and ultimately may led to a crisis. This information will support the 
delivery of appropriate data, in appropriate formats, at the right time 
for decision-making and emergency management. The information will 
guide USGS support of water-resource institutions, enhancing resilience 
in the face of the many water-resource challenges the nation currently 
faces.
    Title of Collection: Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards 
Planning, and Response.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-NEW.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: New.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Federal, State, Tribal Nation, and 
local water-resource managers, water-resource stakeholders, and water-
hazard responders.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 750.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 750.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 60 minutes.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 750.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: Once per year.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.).

Joseph Nielsen,
Director, Integrated Information Dissemination Division, USGS Water 
Resources Mission Area.
[FR Doc. 2022-19064 Filed 9-1-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4338-11-P

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