Notice of Determination of No Competitive Interest (DNCI) in a Proposed Research Lease Area on the Gulf of Maine Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 16662 [2023-05639]

Download as PDF 16662 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 53 / Monday, March 20, 2023 / Notices Kanawha County DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Tiskelwah School, 600 Florida St., Charleston, SG100008821 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Ohio County [Docket No. BOEM–2023–0016] Dimmeydale Historic District, Bounded by Cyprus Ave., Wheeling Cr., Veron Ave., and the alley just east of Greenwood Ave., Wheeling, SG100008822 Notice of Determination of No Competitive Interest (DNCI) in a Proposed Research Lease Area on the Gulf of Maine Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Pocahontas County Huntersville Old County Jail, Barlow Lane Rd., Huntersville, SG100008823 Putnam County Eleanor Historic District, Fir, Gum, Beech, Dogwood, Cherry, Chestnut, Cypress, Ivywood, Hemlock, Juniper, Kapok, Locust, Maple, and Nutmeg Sts., Park Rd., Eleanor and Ash Cirs., Roosevelt Blvd., Eleanor, SG100008824 Raleigh County New Salem Baptist Church, 2197 McAlpin Rd., Tams, SG100008836 Wayne County Dunlow Norfolk & Western Railway Depot, 63 Old Railroad Rd., Dunlow, SG100008825 Additional documentation has been received for the following resource: TENNESSEE Davidson County Nashville City Cemetery (Additional Documentation), 1001 South 4th Ave., Nashville, AD72001235 Nomination submitted by Federal Preservation Officers: The State Historic Preservation Officer reviewed the following nomination and responded to the Federal Preservation Officer within 45 days of receipt of the nomination and supports listing the property in the National Register of Historic Places. NEW JERSEY Essex County Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main St. and 12 Honeysuckle Ave., West Orange, SG100008826 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Authority: Section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60. Dated: March 8, 2023. Sherry A. Frear, Chief, National Register of Historic Places/ National Historic Landmarks Program. [FR Doc. 2023–05546 Filed 3–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Mar 17, 2023 Jkt 259001 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior. ACTION: Notice of no competitive interest determination. AGENCY: BOEM provides notice of its determination that competitive interest does not exist in the area identified in ‘‘Research Lease on the [OCS] in the Gulf of Maine, Request for Competitive Interest (RFCI)’’ published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2022. BOEM published that RFCI after receiving an OCS renewable energy research lease application from the State of Maine Governor’s office in October 2021. BOEM received complete submissions in response to the RFCI from two qualified entities. Upon review of the whole record, including the two responses, BOEM determined that any interest in the lease area is not competitive. DATES: Effective March 20, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Feinberg, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, 45600 Woodland Road (VAM–OREP), Sterling, Virginia 20166, Luke.Feinberg@boem.gov or (571) 474–7616. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Authority This DNCI is made pursuant to subsection 8(p)(3) of the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(3)) and its implementing regulations at 30 CFR 585.239. Subsection 8(p)(3) of the OCS Lands Act requires that an OCS renewable energy lease, easement, or right-of-way (ROW) be issued ‘‘on a competitive basis unless the Secretary [of the Interior] determines after public notice of a proposed lease, easement, or [ROW] that there is no competitive interest.’’ The Secretary delegated the authority to make such determinations to BOEM. Determination and Next Steps This DNCI provides public notice that BOEM determined competitive interest does not exist in the proposed research lease area. This determination does not guarantee that the State of Maine will receive a research lease. After PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 publication of this notice, BOEM may proceed with the research leasing process using the procedures described in 30 CFR 585.239. The next steps in that process include initiating an environmental review of potential impacts from leasing activities associated with the proposed research lease, siting the lease within the area identified in the RFCI, and negotiating lease terms. Map of the Area A map of Maine’s proposed research lease area can be found at: https:// www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/ maine/state-activities/gulf-maine/statemaine-research-lease-application. Elizabeth Klein, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2023–05639 Filed 3–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4340–98–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain LED Landscape Lighting Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same DN 3672; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at United States International Trade Commission (USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 16662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05639]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

[Docket No. BOEM-2023-0016]


Notice of Determination of No Competitive Interest (DNCI) in a 
Proposed Research Lease Area on the Gulf of Maine Outer Continental 
Shelf (OCS)

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of no competitive interest determination.

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SUMMARY: BOEM provides notice of its determination that competitive 
interest does not exist in the area identified in ``Research Lease on 
the [OCS] in the Gulf of Maine, Request for Competitive Interest 
(RFCI)'' published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2022. BOEM 
published that RFCI after receiving an OCS renewable energy research 
lease application from the State of Maine Governor's office in October 
2021. BOEM received complete submissions in response to the RFCI from 
two qualified entities. Upon review of the whole record, including the 
two responses, BOEM determined that any interest in the lease area is 
not competitive.

DATES: Effective March 20, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Feinberg, Bureau of Ocean Energy 
Management, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, 45600 Woodland Road 
(VAM-OREP), Sterling, Virginia 20166, [email protected] or (571) 
474-7616.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority

    This DNCI is made pursuant to subsection 8(p)(3) of the OCS Lands 
Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(3)) and its implementing regulations at 30 CFR 
585.239. Subsection 8(p)(3) of the OCS Lands Act requires that an OCS 
renewable energy lease, easement, or right-of-way (ROW) be issued ``on 
a competitive basis unless the Secretary [of the Interior] determines 
after public notice of a proposed lease, easement, or [ROW] that there 
is no competitive interest.'' The Secretary delegated the authority to 
make such determinations to BOEM.

Determination and Next Steps

    This DNCI provides public notice that BOEM determined competitive 
interest does not exist in the proposed research lease area. This 
determination does not guarantee that the State of Maine will receive a 
research lease. After publication of this notice, BOEM may proceed with 
the research leasing process using the procedures described in 30 CFR 
585.239. The next steps in that process include initiating an 
environmental review of potential impacts from leasing activities 
associated with the proposed research lease, siting the lease within 
the area identified in the RFCI, and negotiating lease terms.

Map of the Area

    A map of Maine's proposed research lease area can be found at: 
https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/maine/state-activities/gulf-maine/state-maine-research-lease-application.

Elizabeth Klein,
Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
[FR Doc. 2023-05639 Filed 3-17-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4340-98-P


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