Tribal Notice To Consult on Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, 79903-79904 [2022-28239]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2022 / Notices four seamounts have steep and complex topography that interrupts passing currents; this action provides a constant supply of plankton and nutrients to the animals that inhabit the unit. It also causes upwelling of nutrient-rich waters toward the ocean surface. These seamounts support highly diverse ecological communities, with deep-sea corals that are hundreds to thousands of years old and a wide array of other bottom-dwelling marine organisms not found on the surrounding deep-sea floor. They provide shelter from predators, increased food, nurseries, and spawning areas. The New England Seamounts have many rare and endemic species, several of which are new to science and are not known to live anywhere else on Earth. 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Potential topics may include, but are not limited to: • Research • Outreach and engagement • Environmental education • Conservation of the resource VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Dec 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 Because the Proclamations prohibit commercial fishing within the Monument (with the exception of red crab and lobster until September 15, 2023), the MMP will not consider management alternatives that allow commercial fishing. Opportunities for additional public input will be announced throughout the planning process. Next Steps The Service and NOAA will consider your comments during development of the Draft MMP/EA. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, or other personal identifying information in your comment, 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 comments to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Kyla Hastie, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts. Kelly Denit, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–28203 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [RR09600000, 23XR0680G1, RX.15234000.4000001] Tribal Notice To Consult on Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Tribal consultation and request for comments. AGENCY: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is publishing this notice to announce that Reclamation plans to consult with federally recognized Indian Tribes in Reclamation’s 17 western states on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act as it applies to Tribes. DATES: The Tribal consultation will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 2 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m. (MST). Additional consultations will be scheduled and announced through a future Federal Register notice SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79903 in the months ahead. Submit comments on the consultation on or before January 31, 2023. ADDRESSES: The virtual meeting held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, may be accessed at https://usbr.gov/native/ tribal_consultation.html. To call into the meeting by phone (audio only): Call-in phone number: (202) 640–1187; Conference ID: 192299827#. Send written comments on the consultation to USBR.IR.Act@usbr.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey K. Morris, Program Manager, Native American and International Affairs Office, Bureau of Reclamation, telephone (303) 445–3373, email at jmorris@usbr.gov. Individuals 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: Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Reclamation received $550 million for Domestic Water Projects, $25 million for Canal Improvements Projects, and $4 billion for the Drought Mitigation in the Reclamation states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Federally recognized Indian Tribes located in the Reclamation states are eligible to participate in all of these programs. Reclamation also received $12.5 million for Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes that are impacted by the operation of a Reclamation water project in the 17 western states. Reclamation conducted a listening session on the Inflation Reduction Act for Tribes on September 30, 2022. Material provided in the listening session and additional information on the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on Reclamation is posted at this website: https://www.usbr.gov/inflationreduction-act/. Reclamation is making it a priority to garner input from Tribal leaders on the important opportunities and decisions related to the Inflation Reduction Act as it relates to Indian Tribes in the Reclamation states. These programs will be implemented over a few years, which may require that we consult at multiple decision points. With this consultation, Reclamation is seeking Tribal input to inform early planning decisions. Public Disclosure of Comments: Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 79904 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2022 / Notices 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. Kelly Titensor, Acting Program Manager, Native American and International Affairs Office, Commissioner’s Office-U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. [FR Doc. 2022–28239 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4332–90–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [RR04093000.XXXR4081G3 RX.05940913.FY19400] Call for Nominations for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group Federal Advisory Committee Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of call for nominations. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) proposes to appoint members to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG). The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), acting as administrative lead, is soliciting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the AMWG. DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by February 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Daniel Picard, Deputy Regional Director, Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S. State Street, Room 8100, Salt Lake City, UT 84138, or submitted via email to borsha-ucr-gcdamp@usbr.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Callister, Manager, Resources Management Division, at (801) 524– 3781, or by email at kcallister@usbr.gov. Individuals 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: SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK6VXHR33PROD with NOTICES Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives The Grand Canyon Protection Act (Act) of October 30, 1992, Public Law 102–575; and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. appendix 2 authorized creation of the AMWG to provide recommendations to the Secretary in carrying out the responsibilities of the Act to protect, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Dec 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 mitigate adverse impacts to, and improve the values for which Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area were established, including but not limited to, natural and cultural resources and visitor use. The duties or roles and functions of the AMWG are in an advisory capacity only. They are to: (1) establish AMWG operating procedures, (2) advise the Secretary in meeting environmental and cultural commitments including those contained in the Record of Decision for the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement and subsequent related decisions, (3) recommend resource management objectives for development and implementation of a long-term monitoring plan, and any necessary research and studies required to determine the effect of the operation of Glen Canyon Dam on the values for which Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon Dam National Recreation Area were established, including but not limited to, natural and cultural resources, and visitor use, (4) review and provide input on the report identified in the Act to the Secretary, the Congress, and the Governors of the Colorado River Basin States, (5) annually review long-term monitoring data to provide advice on the status of resources and whether the Adaptive Management Program (AMP) goals and objectives are being met, and (6) review and provide input on all AMP activities undertaken to comply with applicable laws, including permitting requirements. Membership Criteria Prospective members of AMWG need to have a strong capacity for advising individuals in leadership positions, teamwork, project management, tracking relevant Federal government programs and policy making procedures, and networking with and representing their stakeholder group. Membership from a wide range of disciplines and professional sectors is encouraged. Members of the AMWG are appointed by the Secretary and are comprised of: a. The Secretary’s Designee, who serves as Chairperson for the AMWG. b. One representative each from the following entities: The Secretary of Energy (Western Area Power Administration), Arizona Game and Fish Department, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Southern Paiute Consortium, and the Pueblo of Zuni. c. One representative each from the Governors from the seven basin States: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. d. Representatives from the general public as follows: two from environmental organizations, two from the recreation industry, and two from contractors who purchase Federal power from Glen Canyon Powerplant. e. One representative from each of the following Interior agencies as ex-officio non-voting members: Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. At this time, we are particularly interested in applications from representatives of the following: a. one each from the basin states of Nevada and Utah; b. one from the Native American Tribes of Hopi, Navajo Nation, and the Pueblo of Zuni; c. two from environmental organizations; d. one from the recreation industry. After consultation, the Secretary will appoint members to the AMWG. Members will be selected based on their individual qualifications, as well as the overall need to achieve a balanced representation of viewpoints, subject matter expertise, regional knowledge, and representation of communities of interest. AMWG member terms are limited to 3 years from their date of appointment. Following completion of their first term, an AMWG member may request consideration for reappointment to an additional term. Reappointment is not guaranteed. Typically, AMWG will hold two inperson meetings and one webinar meeting per fiscal year. Between meetings, AMWG members are expected to participate in committee work via conference calls and email exchanges. Members of the AMWG and its subcommittees serve without pay. However, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services of the AMWG, members may be reimbursed for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the government service, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703. Nominations should include a resume that provides an adequate description of the nominee’s qualifications, particularly information that will enable Interior to evaluate the nominee’s potential to meet the membership requirements of the AMWG and permit Interior to contact a potential member. Please refer to the membership criteria stated in this notice. Any interested person or entity may nominate one or more qualified E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 28, 2022)]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-28239]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

[RR09600000, 23XR0680G1, RX.15234000.4000001]


Tribal Notice To Consult on Implementation of the Inflation 
Reduction Act

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Tribal consultation and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is publishing this 
notice to announce that Reclamation plans to consult with federally 
recognized Indian Tribes in Reclamation's 17 western states on 
implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act as it applies to Tribes.

DATES: The Tribal consultation will be held virtually on Tuesday, 
January 24, 2023, from 2 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m. (MST). Additional 
consultations will be scheduled and announced through a future Federal 
Register notice in the months ahead. Submit comments on the 
consultation on or before January 31, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The virtual meeting held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, may 
be accessed at https://usbr.gov/native/tribal_consultation.html. To 
call into the meeting by phone (audio only): Call-in phone number: 
(202) 640-1187; Conference ID: 192299827#.
    Send written comments on the consultation to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey K. Morris, Program 
Manager, Native American and International Affairs Office, Bureau of 
Reclamation, telephone (303) 445-3373, email at [email protected]. 
Individuals 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: Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, 
Reclamation received $550 million for Domestic Water Projects, $25 
million for Canal Improvements Projects, and $4 billion for the Drought 
Mitigation in the Reclamation states (Arizona, California, Colorado, 
Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, 
Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). 
Federally recognized Indian Tribes located in the Reclamation states 
are eligible to participate in all of these programs. Reclamation also 
received $12.5 million for Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes that are 
impacted by the operation of a Reclamation water project in the 17 
western states.
    Reclamation conducted a listening session on the Inflation 
Reduction Act for Tribes on September 30, 2022. Material provided in 
the listening session and additional information on the impacts of the 
Inflation Reduction Act on Reclamation is posted at this website: 
https://www.usbr.gov/inflation-reduction-act/.
    Reclamation is making it a priority to garner input from Tribal 
leaders on the important opportunities and decisions related to the 
Inflation Reduction Act as it relates to Indian Tribes in the 
Reclamation states. These programs will be implemented over a few 
years, which may require that we consult at multiple decision points. 
With this consultation, Reclamation is seeking Tribal input to inform 
early planning decisions.
    Public Disclosure of Comments: Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may

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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.

Kelly Titensor,
Acting Program Manager, Native American and International Affairs 
Office, Commissioner's Office-U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
[FR Doc. 2022-28239 Filed 12-27-22; 8:45 am]
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