Withdrawal of the Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Mississippi River Hatchie/Loosahatchie, MS River Mile 775-736, Tennessee and Arkansas, Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, 4818-4819 [2023-01456]

Download as PDF 4818 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Site-specific recovery actions in the Draft Recovery Plan are described at a relatively high level and are strategic in nature. The third document, the Draft Recovery Implementation Strategy, is a flexible, operational document separate from the Draft Recovery Plan that provides specific, prioritized activities necessary to fully implement recovery actions in the Draft Recovery Plan, while affording us the ability to modify these activities efficiently to reflect changes in the information available as well as progress towards recovery. All three of the recovery planning documents, including the Recovery Status Review, the Draft Recovery Plan, and the Draft Recovery Implementation Strategy, are available on the NMFS oceanic whitetip shark profile website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/ species/oceanic-whitetipshark#conservation-management. We have determined that this Draft Recovery Plan for the oceanic whitetip shark meets the statutory requirements for a recovery plan and are proposing to adopt it as the ESA recovery plan for this threatened species. Section 4(f)(4) of the ESA requires that public notice and an opportunity to comment be provided prior to final approval of a recovery plan. This notice solicits comments on this Draft Recovery Plan. Contents of the Draft Recovery Plan The Draft Recovery Plan presents NMFS’ proposed recovery goal, objectives, and criteria, which, when met, would allow the oceanic whitetip shark to be delisted. The proposed demographic and threats-based recovery objectives and criteria are based on the listing factors found in the ESA section 4(a)(1). The proposed demographic and threats-based recovery objectives and criteria for the oceanic whitetip shark address threats from significant population declines, bycatch-related mortality in commercial fisheries, international trade of its fins, inadequate regulatory mechanisms, and identifies stressors that should be monitored for potential future impact, such as climate change. The Draft Recovery Plan also describes specific information on the following: current status of the oceanic whitetip shark, pressures (limiting factors) and threats that have contributed to the species’ decline, recovery strategies to address the threats, and site-specific recovery actions with timelines. The Draft Recovery Plan also estimates the time and costs required to implement recovery actions. The Draft Recovery Implementation Strategy provides specific, prioritized activities necessary to fully implement VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jan 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 recovery actions in the Draft Recovery Plan. This stepped-down approach will afford us the ability to modify these activities efficiently to reflect changes in the information available as well as progress towards recovery. How NMFS and Others Expect To Use the Plan In addition to continuing to carry out actions already underway, such as satellite tag deployment and analysis, genetic sampling, and other research activities, we have begun implementation of other actions as described in the plan, such as gear changes in certain fisheries and developing additional regulatory measures to help protect oceanic whitetip sharks in U.S. waters. After public comment and the adoption of the Final Recovery Plan, our intention is to implement the actions and activities for which we have authority and funding; encourage other Federal, state, and local agencies to implement recovery actions and activities for which they have responsibility, authority, and funding; and work cooperatively with the public and local stakeholders on implementation of other actions and activities. We expect the Recovery Plan to guide us and other Federal agencies in evaluating Federal actions under ESA section 7, as well as in implementing other provisions of the ESA, such as considering permits under section 10, and other statutes. Public Comments Solicited We are soliciting written comments on the Draft Recovery Plan. All substantive comments received by the date specified above will be considered and incorporated, as appropriate, prior to our decision on whether to approve this Recovery Plan. While we invite comments on all aspects of the Draft Recovery Plan, we are particularly interested in comments on the proposed objectives, criteria, and actions, as well as comments on the estimated time and cost of recovery actions and activities. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: January 19, 2023. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–01441 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Withdrawal of the Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Mississippi River Hatchie/Loosahatchie, MS River Mile 775–736, Tennessee and Arkansas, Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of intent; withdrawal. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District is terminating preparation of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (DIFR– EIS) for the Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration Study. A Notice of Intent to prepare the DIFR–EIS was published in the November 4, 2022, issue of the Federal Register. The USACE has since determined that a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (DIFR–EA) rather than an EIS is the appropriate level of environmental documentation for the study. SUMMARY: The DIFR–EA is presently scheduled to be available for public review and comment in early 2023. A final IFR–EA is tentatively scheduled for release in May 2024. ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Attn: CEMVN–PDC–UDC, 167 North Main St., Room B–202, Memphis, Tennessee 38103. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Thron, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District; phone 901–544–0708; email LMRRA-HatchieLoosahatchie@usace.army.mil. For additional information about the study, please visit the project website at: https://www.mvm.usace.army.mil/ Missions/Environmental-Stewardship/ Hatchie-Loosahatchie-Mississippi-RiverEcosystem-Restoration-Study/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration Study seeks to examine restoring ecological structure and function to the mosaic of habitats along the lower Mississippi River (LMR) and its floodplain between River Miles 775 and 736 including secondary channels and other floodplain aquatic habitats; floodplain forests; and several scarce vegetative communities such as, wetlands, rivercane, riverfront forests, and bottomland hardwood forests. The E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 / Notices study was originally scoped as an EIS. A notice of intent to prepare an EIS was published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2022 (87 FR 66681). The scoping comment period ended on December 5, 2022. During scoping, a project website was prepared, press releases and notifications were sent to affected agencies and interested parties, and one virtual public meeting and three in-person public meetings were conducted in Henning, Tennessee, Millington, Tennessee, and Marion, Arkansas, respectively. No adverse comments were received, and all comments were generally supportive of the proposed activities. Additionally, the plan formulation process resulted in a reduced number of measures in the current array of alternatives being considered since the initiation of the study. The USACE will notify the public in advance of the availability of the draft and final IFR-EAs through press releases, special public notices, and USACE-Memphis District social media platforms. All public review and project related information will continue to be made available at: https://www.mvm. usace.army.mil/Missions/ Environmental-Stewardship/HatchieLoosahatchie-Mississippi-RiverEcosystem-Restoration-Study/. James Bodron, Acting Programs Director, Mississippi Valley Division. [FR Doc. 2023–01456 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3720–58–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0142] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; The Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition) Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4818-4819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01456]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers


Withdrawal of the Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement for the Mississippi River Hatchie/Loosahatchie, MS 
River Mile 775-736, Tennessee and Arkansas, Ecosystem Restoration 
Feasibility Study

AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of intent; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District is 
terminating preparation of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and 
Environmental Impact Statement (DIFR-EIS) for the Hatchie-Loosahatchie 
Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration Study. A Notice of Intent to 
prepare the DIFR-EIS was published in the November 4, 2022, issue of 
the Federal Register. The USACE has since determined that a Draft 
Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (DIFR-EA) 
rather than an EIS is the appropriate level of environmental 
documentation for the study.

DATES: The DIFR-EA is presently scheduled to be available for public 
review and comment in early 2023. A final IFR-EA is tentatively 
scheduled for release in May 2024.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Attn: CEMVN-
PDC-UDC, 167 North Main St., Room B-202, Memphis, Tennessee 38103.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Thron, U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, Memphis District; phone 901-544-0708; email [email protected]. For additional information about the 
study, please visit the project website at: https://www.mvm.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental-Stewardship/Hatchie-Loosahatchie-Mississippi-River-Ecosystem-Restoration-Study/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River 
Ecosystem Restoration Study seeks to examine restoring ecological 
structure and function to the mosaic of habitats along the lower 
Mississippi River (LMR) and its floodplain between River Miles 775 and 
736 including secondary channels and other floodplain aquatic habitats; 
floodplain forests; and several scarce vegetative communities such as, 
wetlands, rivercane, riverfront forests, and bottomland hardwood 
forests. The

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study was originally scoped as an EIS. A notice of intent to prepare an 
EIS was published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2022 (87 FR 
66681). The scoping comment period ended on December 5, 2022. During 
scoping, a project website was prepared, press releases and 
notifications were sent to affected agencies and interested parties, 
and one virtual public meeting and three in-person public meetings were 
conducted in Henning, Tennessee, Millington, Tennessee, and Marion, 
Arkansas, respectively. No adverse comments were received, and all 
comments were generally supportive of the proposed activities. 
Additionally, the plan formulation process resulted in a reduced number 
of measures in the current array of alternatives being considered since 
the initiation of the study.
    The USACE will notify the public in advance of the availability of 
the draft and final IFR-EAs through press releases, special public 
notices, and USACE-Memphis District social media platforms. All public 
review and project related information will continue to be made 
available at: https://www.mvm.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental-Stewardship/Hatchie-Loosahatchie-Mississippi-River-Ecosystem-Restoration-Study/.

James Bodron,
Acting Programs Director, Mississippi Valley Division.
[FR Doc. 2023-01456 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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