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abundance estimate, NMFS will
determine that the numbers of marine
mammals taken of a species or stock are
small. For more information please see
NMFS’ discussion of the MMPA’s small
numbers requirement provided in the
final rule (86 FR 5438, January 19,
2021).
The take numbers for authorization
are determined as described above in
the Summary of Request and Analysis
section. Subsequently, the total
incidents of harassment for each species
are multiplied by scalar ratios to
produce a derived product that better
reflects the number of individuals likely
to be taken within a survey (as
compared to the total number of
instances of take), accounting for the
likelihood that some individual marine
mammals may be taken on more than 1
day (see 86 FR 5404, January 19, 2021).
The output of this scaling, where
appropriate, is incorporated into
adjusted total take estimates that are the
basis for NMFS’ small numbers
determinations, as depicted in table 1.
This product is used by NMFS in
making the necessary small numbers
determinations through comparison
with the best available abundance
estimates (see discussion at 86 FR 5322,
January 19, 2021; 86 FR 5391, January
19, 2021). For this comparison, NMFS’
approach is to use the maximum
theoretical population, determined
through review of current stock
assessment reports (SAR; https://www.
fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marinemammal-protection/marine-mammalstock-assessment-reports-species-stock)
and model-predicted abundance
information (https://seamap.env.duke.
edu/models/Duke/GOM/). For the latter,
for taxa where a density surface model
could be produced, we use the
maximum mean seasonal (i.e., 3 month)
abundance prediction for purposes of
comparison as a precautionary
smoothing of month-to-month
fluctuations and in consideration of a
corresponding lack of data in the
literature regarding seasonal
distribution of marine mammals in the
GOM. Information supporting the small
numbers determinations is provided in
table 1.
TABLE 1—TAKE ANALYSIS
Authorized
take
Species
Rice’s whale .....................................................................................................
Sperm whale ....................................................................................................
Kogia spp. ........................................................................................................
Beaked whales ................................................................................................
Rough-toothed dolphin ....................................................................................
Bottlenose dolphin ...........................................................................................
Clymene dolphin ..............................................................................................
Atlantic spotted dolphin ...................................................................................
Pantropical spotted dolphin .............................................................................
Spinner dolphin ................................................................................................
Striped dolphin .................................................................................................
Fraser’s dolphin ...............................................................................................
Risso’s dolphin .................................................................................................
Melon-headed whale .......................................................................................
Pygmy killer whale ...........................................................................................
False killer whale .............................................................................................
Killer whale ......................................................................................................
Short-finned pilot whale ...................................................................................
Scaled take 1
0
1,052
3 398
4,644
798
3,783
2,247
1,511
10,196
2,732
878
252
660
1,476
347
553
7
427
n/a
445
121
469
229
1,086
645
434
2,926
784
252
72
195
435
102
163
n/a
126
Abundance 2
Percent
abundance
51
2,207
4,373
3,768
4,853
176,108
11,895
74,785
102,361
25,114
5,229
1,665
3,764
7,003
2,126
3,204
267
1,981
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3.2
12.4
4.7
0.6
5.4
0.6
2.9
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1 Scalar ratios were applied to ‘‘Authorized Take’’ values as described at 86 FR 5322 and 86 FR 5404 (January 19, 2021) to derive scaled take
numbers shown here.
2 Best abundance estimate. For most taxa, the best abundance estimate for purposes of comparison with take estimates is considered here to
be the model-predicted abundance (Roberts et al., 2016). For those taxa where a density surface model predicting abundance by month was
produced, the maximum mean seasonal abundance was used. For those taxa where abundance is not predicted by month, only mean annual
abundance is available. For Rice’s whale and the killer whale, the larger estimated SAR abundance estimate is used.
3 Includes 21 takes by Level A harassment and 377 takes by Level B harassment. Scalar ratio is applied to takes by Level B harassment only;
small numbers determination made on basis of scaled Level B harassment take plus authorized Level A harassment take.
Based on the analysis contained
herein of Murphy’s proposed survey
activity described in its LOA
application and the anticipated take of
marine mammals, NMFS finds that
small numbers of marine mammals will
be taken relative to the affected species
or stock sizes (i.e., less than one-third of
the best available abundance estimate)
and therefore the taking is of no more
than small numbers.
LOA is of no more than small numbers.
Accordingly, we have issued an LOA to
Murphy authorizing the take of marine
mammals incidental to its geophysical
survey activity, as described above.
Dated: March 20, 2024.
Kimberly Damon-Randall,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Digital Equity Competitive
Grant Program
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration (NTIA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection,
request for comment.
NMFS has determined that the level
of taking for this LOA request is
consistent with the findings made for
the total taking allowable under the
incidental take regulations and that the
amount of take authorized under the
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Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on
proposed and continuing information
collections, which help us assess the
impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. The purpose of this
notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration,
comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received
on or before May 28, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments by
mail to Arica Cox, Telecommunications
Policy Analyst, Grants Management and
Compliance, Office of Internet
Connectivity and Growth, National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Room 4826, Washington, DC
20230, or by email to broadbandusa@
ntia.gov. Please reference ‘‘Digital
Equity Competitive Application Forms
Comment’’ in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential
Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection
activities should be directed to Arica
Cox, Telecommunications Policy
Analyst, Grants Management and
Compliance, via telephone at (202) 482–
2048, or via email at acox@ntia.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act, 2021 (Infrastructure Act or
Act), which was adopted on November
15, 2021, and is also known as the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provided
$65 billion of funding for programs to
close the digital divide and ensure that
all Americans have access to affordable,
reliable, high-speed internet. NTIA
administers multiple broadband
connectivity grant programs funded by
the Act, including the Digital Equity
Competitive Grant Program
(‘‘Competitive Grant Program’’). The
Competitive Grant Program provides
new federal funding for grants to
eligible applicants for the purpose of
supporting efforts to achieve digital
equity, promoting digital inclusion
activities, and spurring greater adoption
of broadband among covered
populations.
NTIA will use the information
collected from each applicant to
effectively review the proposed
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applications and budgets from political
subdivisions, agencies, or
instrumentalities of a State; Indian
Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and
Native Hawaiian organizations;
foundations, corporations, institutions,
and associations that are not-for-profit
entities and not schools; community
anchor institutions; local educational
agencies; entities that carry out
workforce development programs; and
other eligible entities (or partnerships
between such entities) for the
Competitive Grant Program.
II. Method of Collection
NTIA will collect data through both
electronic and mail submission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0660–XXXX.
Form Number(s): TBD.
Type of Review: Regular submission
for a new information collection.
Affected Public: Eligible entities
applying for Infrastructure Act Digital
Equity Competitive Grant Program
funding, including political
subdivisions, agencies, or
instrumentalities of a State; Indian
Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and
Native Hawaiian organizations;
foundations, corporations, institutions,
and associations that are not-for-profit
entities and not schools; community
anchor institutions; local educational
agencies; and entities that carry out
workforce development programs; and
other eligible entities (or partnerships
between such entities).
Estimated Number of Respondents:
500.
Estimated Time per Response: 14
hours for consortia applicants; 10 hours
for individual applicants.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 6,200 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $284,816.00.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Section 60305 of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
of 2021, Public Law 117–58, 135 Stat.
429 (November 15, 2021).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department/Bureau to:
Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility. Evaluate the
accuracy of our estimate of the time and
cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
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be collected. Minimize the reporting
burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms 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 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 may 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.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of
the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
Commerce Department.
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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL
PROTECTION
[Docket No. CFPB–2024–0013]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau (CFPB) is requesting
the revision of the Office of
Management and Budget’s (OMB’s)
approval for an existing information
collection titled ‘‘Making Ends Meet
Survey’’ approved under OMB Control
Number 3170–0080.
DATES: Written comments are
encouraged and must be received on or
before May 28, 2024 to be assured of
consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by the title of the information
collection, OMB Control Number (see
below), and docket number (see above),
by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Email: PRA_Comments@cfpb.gov.
Include Docket No. CFPB–2024–0013 in
the subject line of the email.
• Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier:
Comment Intake, Consumer Financial
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the
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Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing
information collections, which help us assess the impact of our
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting
burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before May 28, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Arica Cox, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Grants Management
and Compliance, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, National
Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 4826, Washington, DC 20230,
or by email to [email protected]. Please reference ``Digital Equity
Competitive Application Forms Comment'' in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Arica Cox, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Grants Management and
Compliance, via telephone at (202) 482-2048, or via email at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021 (Infrastructure
Act or Act), which was adopted on November 15, 2021, and is also known
as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provided $65 billion of funding
for programs to close the digital divide and ensure that all Americans
have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet. NTIA
administers multiple broadband connectivity grant programs funded by
the Act, including the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
(``Competitive Grant Program''). The Competitive Grant Program provides
new federal funding for grants to eligible applicants for the purpose
of supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promoting digital
inclusion activities, and spurring greater adoption of broadband among
covered populations.
NTIA will use the information collected from each applicant to
effectively review the proposed applications and budgets from political
subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities of a State; Indian Tribes,
Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations; foundations,
corporations, institutions, and associations that are not-for-profit
entities and not schools; community anchor institutions; local
educational agencies; entities that carry out workforce development
programs; and other eligible entities (or partnerships between such
entities) for the Competitive Grant Program.
II. Method of Collection
NTIA will collect data through both electronic and mail submission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0660-XXXX.
Form Number(s): TBD.
Type of Review: Regular submission for a new information
collection.
Affected Public: Eligible entities applying for Infrastructure Act
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program funding, including political
subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities of a State; Indian Tribes,
Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations; foundations,
corporations, institutions, and associations that are not-for-profit
entities and not schools; community anchor institutions; local
educational agencies; and entities that carry out workforce development
programs; and other eligible entities (or partnerships between such
entities).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated Time per Response: 14 hours for consortia applicants; 10
hours for individual applicants.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,200 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $284,816.00.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Section 60305 of the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act of 2021, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (November 15, 2021).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary
for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the
information will have practical utility. Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected. Minimize the reporting burden on those who
are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms 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 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 may 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.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-06420 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
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