Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Incidental Take Permit Application; Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan Amendment for the Multiple Species Conservation Program County of San Diego Subarea Plan, County of San Diego, California, 79900-79901 [2022-28226]

Download as PDF 79900 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2022 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK6VXHR33PROD with NOTICES security and critical infrastructure. See 49 U.S.C. 114(l)(2). TSA has historically assessed industry security practices through its PCSR program.4 The PCSR is a voluntary, face-to-face visit with a pipeline owner/operator during which TSA discusses an owner/operator’s corporate security planning and the entries made by the owner/operator on the PCSR Form. The PCSR Form includes 150 questions concerning the owner/operator’s corporate level security planning, covering security topics such as physical security, vulnerability assessments, training, and emergency communications. TSA uses the information collected during the PCSR process to determine baseline security standards, potential areas of security vulnerability, and industry ‘‘smart’’ practices throughout the pipeline mode. While the PCSR collection supports security plans and processes, TSA has issued the security directives with mandatory requirements in order to mitigate specific security concerns posed by current threats to national security. Establishing Compliance With Mandatory Requirements in the TSA SD Pipeline–2021–02 Series; Information Collection Requirements (Emergency Revision) On July 15, 2021, OMB approved TSA’s requests for an emergency revision of this information collection, allowing for the institution of mandatory requirements issued in TSA SD Pipeline–2021–02 on July 19, 2021. See ICR Reference Number: 202107– 1652–002. This SD mandated that critical pipeline owner/operators take the following actions: (1) Implement critically important mitigation measures to reduce the risk of compromise from a cyberattack; (2) develop and maintain an up-to-date Cybersecurity Contingency/Response Plan; and (3) test the effectiveness of the operator’s cybersecurity practices through an annual cybersecurity architecture design review. Subsequently, on July 26, 2022, OMB approved TSA’s request to extend the information collection. See ICR Reference Number: 202111–1652–001. On December 10, 2021, and December 17, 2021, TSA revised the SD Pipeline– 2021–02 series. These updates did not affect the information collection requirements. On July 21, 2022, TSA issued a substantive revision to the series, SD Pipeline 2021–02C. This revision provides owner/operators with more 4 See section 1557 of Public Law 110–53 (121 Stat. 266; Aug. 3, 2007) as codified at 6 U.S.C. 1207. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Dec 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 flexibility to meet the intended security outcomes while ensuring sustainment of the cybersecurity enhancements accomplished through this SD series. Overall, SD Pipeline–2021–02C changed the cybersecurity requirements from a prescriptive approach to a performancebased approach focused on certain security outcomes. The revision also clarified that the requirements apply to Critical Cyber Systems, as defined in the SD, and changed cybersecurity assessment requirements. On July 29, 2022, OMB approved TSA’s requests for the emergency revision of this information collection, allowing for the implementation of the revisions in SD Pipeline–2021–02C. See ICR Reference Number: 202207–1652– 001. SD Pipeline 2021–02C requires identified owner/operators to meet three general requirements: (1) Establish and implement a TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan; (2) develop and maintain an up-to-date Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan; and (3) establish a Cybersecurity Assessment Program and submit an annual plan. In addition, owner/ operators must make records to establish compliance with the SD available to TSA upon request for inspection and/or copying. Submissions by pipeline owner/ operators in compliance with the voluntary PCSR or the mandatory SD Pipeline–2021–02 series requirements are deemed Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and are protected in accordance with procedures meeting the transmission, handling, and storage requirements of SSI in 49 CFR part 1520. Revision of the Collection TSA is changing the name of OMB control number 1652–0056 from ‘‘Pipeline Corporate Security Review (PCSR)’’ to ‘‘Pipeline Corporate Security Reviews (PCSR) and Security Directives’’ to more accurately represent the information collection. TSA is also revising the information collection to remove a portion of the cybersecurity questions from the PCSR workbook, which are covered in a separate ICR, 1652–0050 Critical Facility Information of the Top 100 Most Critical Pipelines. As a result, TSA removed the majority (∼ 60) of the cybersecurity questions in the PCSR workbook, moving from 210 to 160 questions, which resulted in a burden reduction to the voluntary collection. TSA is seeking renewal of this information collection for the maximum three-year approval period. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of Respondents: 100 respondents annually. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 20,180 hours.5 Dated: December 21, 2022. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2022–28175 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–R8–ES–2022–0143; FXES11140800000–234–FF08ECAR00] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Incidental Take Permit Application; Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan Amendment for the Multiple Species Conservation Program County of San Diego Subarea Plan, County of San Diego, California Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application to amend the incidental take permit (PRT–840414) issued for the existing Multiple Species Conservation Program County of San Diego Subarea Plan (MSCP Subarea Plan). The County of San Diego (Applicant) has requested an amendment to the incidental take permit. The amendment would modify the MSCP Subarea Plan boundary to add approximately 77 acres of land solely for conservation purposes. If amended, no additional incidental take will be authorized. The Applicant will follow all other existing habitat conservation plan conditions. We also announce a public comment period. We invite comments from the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by January 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: Electronic copies of the documents this notice SUMMARY: 5 In the 60-day notice, TSA reported the annual burden hours as 20,220. Since then, TSA has revised the voluntary collection, resulting in a reduction in the annual burden hours. TSA estimates the total annual burden hours for the collection to be 20,180 hours (PCSR–180, Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan-8,000, Annual Plan for Cybersecurity Assessment-4,000, Compliance Documentation-8,000). In addition, the one-time burden for the development and submission to TSA of the owner/operator’s Cybersecurity Implementation Plan is 40,000 hours. E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2022 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK6VXHR33PROD with NOTICES announces, along with public comments received, will be available online in Docket No. FWS–R8–ES–2022–0143 at https://www.regulations.gov. Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: • Email: fw8cfwocomments@fws.gov. Please include ‘‘MSCP Subarea Plan Boundary Line Amendment’’ at the beginning of your comments. • U.S. mail: Assistant Field Supervisor; Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 2177 Salk Avenue, Suite 250; Carlsbad, CA 92008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jonathan Snyder, Assistant Field Supervisor, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES); telephone: 760– 431–9440, email at jonathan_d_snyder@ fws.gov. 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: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the County of San Diego to amend the incidental take permit (PRT–840414) issued for the existing Multiple Species Conservation Program County of San Diego Subarea Plan (MSCP Subarea Plan). We also announce a public comment period. We invite comments from the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments. We have made a preliminary determination that amendment of the permit is neither a major Federal action that will significantly affect the quality of the human environment within the meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), nor will it individually or cumulatively have more than a negligible effect on the species covered in the MSCP Subarea Plan. Therefore, the permit amendment qualifies as a categorical exclusion under NEPA as provided by the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 8.5(C)(2)). Background On March 17, 1998, the Service issued an incidental take permit (PRT–840414), pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), for 85 species covered by the MSCP Subarea Plan. The MSCP Subarea Plan boundary encompasses 252,132 ac VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Dec 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 of unincorporated land in south San Diego County, California. Opportunity for public review of the original permit application and the habitat conservation plan was provided in the Federal Register on March 28, 1997 (62 FR 14938) and November 14, 1997 (62 FR 61140). The applicant is seeking an amendment to their incidental take permit, consistent with section 1.14.2 of the MSCP Subarea Plan Implementing Agreement, to modify the MSCP Subarea Plan boundary to add 77.02 acres of land for conservation purposes (i.e., a ‘‘hardline preserve’’) to be used as mitigation for projects impacting nonnative grassland. The conservation lands are in an unincorporated portion of northern San Diego County in the community of Ramona, approximately 0.5 mile north of the existing MSCP Subarea Plan boundary. The conservation land consists of four parcels (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 283–055–28–00, 283– 055–29–00, 283–055–30–00, 283–055– 31–00, and 283–055–31–00) located northeast of the intersection of Highland Valley and Dye roads, south of State Route 67 (SR–67), and west of Etcheverry Street. The parcels support vernal pool, southern willow scrub, freshwater marsh, and nonnative grassland vegetation communities, which include potential habitat for the federally listed endangered San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) and the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), both MSCP Subarea Plan covered species. More details on the specific parcels and their locations are available in the permit amendment application (see ADDRESSES). Public Comments If you wish to comment on the permit application, proposed HCP amendment, and associated documents, you may submit comments by any of the methods noted in the ADDRESSES section. Public Availability of Comments Written comments we receive become part of the public record associated with this action. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comments, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79901 Authority We provide this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Scott Sobiech, Field Supervisor, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, Carlsbad, California. [FR Doc. 2022–28226 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [FWS–R5–NWRS–2022–N062; FF05R00000 FXRS12610500000] Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument; Proposed Joint Monument Management Plan Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments. AGENCY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intend to prepare a draft monument management plan for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, which was established by Presidential Proclamation 9496 and updated by Presidential Proclamation 10287. When the draft plan is complete, we will advertise its availability and seek public comment. We furnish this notice to advise the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments and agencies of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider during the planning process. An environmental assessment to evaluate the potential effects of various management alternatives will also be prepared. The environmental assessment will provide resource managers with the information needed to determine if the potential effects may be significant and warrant preparation of an environmental impact statement, or if the potential impacts lead to a finding of no significant impact. SUMMARY: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by January 27, 2023. DATES: E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2022-0143; FXES11140800000-234-FF08ECAR00]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Incidental Take 
Permit Application; Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan Amendment for 
the Multiple Species Conservation Program County of San Diego Subarea 
Plan, County of San Diego, California

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have 
received an application to amend the incidental take permit (PRT-
840414) issued for the existing Multiple Species Conservation Program 
County of San Diego Subarea Plan (MSCP Subarea Plan). The County of San 
Diego (Applicant) has requested an amendment to the incidental take 
permit. The amendment would modify the MSCP Subarea Plan boundary to 
add approximately 77 acres of land solely for conservation purposes. If 
amended, no additional incidental take will be authorized. The 
Applicant will follow all other existing habitat conservation plan 
conditions. We also announce a public comment period. We invite 
comments from the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local 
governments.

DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by 
January 27, 2023.

ADDRESSES: 
    Obtaining Documents: Electronic copies of the documents this notice

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announces, along with public comments received, will be available 
online in Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2022-0143 at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the 
following methods:
     Email: [email protected]. Please include ``MSCP 
Subarea Plan Boundary Line Amendment'' at the beginning of your 
comments.
     U.S. mail: Assistant Field Supervisor; Carlsbad Fish and 
Wildlife Office; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 2177 Salk Avenue, 
Suite 250; Carlsbad, CA 92008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jonathan Snyder, Assistant Field 
Supervisor, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES); 
telephone: 760-431-9440, email at [email protected]. 
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: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
(Service), have received an application from the County of San Diego to 
amend the incidental take permit (PRT-840414) issued for the existing 
Multiple Species Conservation Program County of San Diego Subarea Plan 
(MSCP Subarea Plan). We also announce a public comment period. We 
invite comments from the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local 
governments.
    We have made a preliminary determination that amendment of the 
permit is neither a major Federal action that will significantly affect 
the quality of the human environment within the meaning of section 
102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.), nor will it individually or cumulatively have more than 
a negligible effect on the species covered in the MSCP Subarea Plan. 
Therefore, the permit amendment qualifies as a categorical exclusion 
under NEPA as provided by the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 
8.5(C)(2)).

Background

    On March 17, 1998, the Service issued an incidental take permit 
(PRT-840414), pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), for 85 species covered by the MSCP 
Subarea Plan. The MSCP Subarea Plan boundary encompasses 252,132 ac of 
unincorporated land in south San Diego County, California. Opportunity 
for public review of the original permit application and the habitat 
conservation plan was provided in the Federal Register on March 28, 
1997 (62 FR 14938) and November 14, 1997 (62 FR 61140).
    The applicant is seeking an amendment to their incidental take 
permit, consistent with section 1.14.2 of the MSCP Subarea Plan 
Implementing Agreement, to modify the MSCP Subarea Plan boundary to add 
77.02 acres of land for conservation purposes (i.e., a ``hardline 
preserve'') to be used as mitigation for projects impacting non-native 
grassland.
    The conservation lands are in an unincorporated portion of northern 
San Diego County in the community of Ramona, approximately 0.5 mile 
north of the existing MSCP Subarea Plan boundary. The conservation land 
consists of four parcels (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 283-055-28-00, 283-
055-29-00, 283-055-30-00, 283-055-31-00, and 283-055-31-00) located 
northeast of the intersection of Highland Valley and Dye roads, south 
of State Route 67 (SR-67), and west of Etcheverry Street. The parcels 
support vernal pool, southern willow scrub, freshwater marsh, and 
nonnative grassland vegetation communities, which include potential 
habitat for the federally listed endangered San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis) and the burrowing owl (Athene 
cunicularia), both MSCP Subarea Plan covered species. More details on 
the specific parcels and their locations are available in the permit 
amendment application (see ADDRESSES).

Public Comments

    If you wish to comment on the permit application, proposed HCP 
amendment, and associated documents, you may submit comments by any of 
the methods noted in the ADDRESSES section.

Public Availability of Comments

    Written comments we receive become part of the public record 
associated with this action. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comments, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Authority

    We provide this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered 
Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and National Environmental Policy 
Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).

Scott Sobiech,
Field Supervisor, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, Carlsbad, 
California.
[FR Doc. 2022-28226 Filed 12-27-22; 8:45 am]
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