Call for Nominations for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group Federal Advisory Committee, 45009-45010 [2024-11210]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 22, 2024 / Notices Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,000 hours. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0. 4. Class III Tribal-State Gaming Compact Process, 25 CFR 293 Abstract: We, the Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs (AS–IA), are proposing to renew an information collection. The information collected includes Tribal-state compacts or compact amendments entered into by Indian Tribes and State governments. The Secretary of the Interior reviews this information under 25 CFR 293, Class III Tribal-State Gaming Compact Process and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), 25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(8)(A), (B) and (C), which authorizes the Secretary to approve, disapprove, or ‘‘consider approved’’ (i.e., deemed approved) a Tribal-state gaming compact or compact amendment and publish notice of that approval or considered approval in the Federal Register. Title of Collection: Class III TribalState Gaming Compact Process. OMB Control Number: 1076–0172. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Indian Tribes and State governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 40 per year. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 40 per year. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 200 hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 8,000 hours. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: One time. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Authority An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for these information collection actions is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–11259 Filed 5–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 May 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [RR040U2000.XXXR4081G3 RX.05940908.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 June 21, 2024. 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: Mr. William Stewart, Bureau of Reclamation, telephone (385) 622–2179, email at wstewart@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. 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: SUMMARY: Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives The Grand Canyon Protection Act (Act) of October 30, 1992, Public Law 102–575, directs the Secretary to consult with the Governors of the Colorado River Basin States and with the general public, including members of the public with certain interests or affiliations, when preparing the requisite criteria and operating plans for Glen Canyon Dam. This group, designated the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group or AMWG, provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary relative to the operation of the Glen Canyon Dam. The AMWG operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. The duties or roles and functions of the AMWG are in an advisory capacity PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45009 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: 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:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 45010 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 22, 2024 / Notices 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 to fill vacancies on the committee a. one from the basin state of Arizona; b. one from the Native American Tribe of Southern Paiute Consortium; c. one from National Park Service; d. one from Arizona Game and Fish; e. two from Federal Power Purchase Contractors; and f. one from the Recreational 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 individuals for membership on the AMWG. Nominations from the seven basin states, as identified in this notice, need to be submitted by the respective Governors of those states, or by a state representative formally designated by the Governor. Persons or entities VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 May 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 submitting nomination packages on the behalf of others must confirm that the individual(s) is/are aware of their nomination. Nominations must be postmarked no later than June 21, 2024 and sent to Mr. Daniel Picard, Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S. State Street, Room 8100, Salt Lake City, UT 84138. Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. Daniel Picard, Deputy Regional Director, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Interior Region 7: Upper Colorado Basin, Bureau of Reclamation. [FR Doc. 2024–11210 Filed 5–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4332–90–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1355] Certain Compact Wallets and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the presiding administrative law judge’s (‘‘ALJ’’) final initial determination (‘‘ID’’) finding a violation of section 337 in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding under the schedule set forth below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2392. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (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 https://www.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on March 15, 2023, based on a complaint filed by The Ridge Wallet, LLC of Santa Monica, California (‘‘Ridge’’ or ‘‘Complainant’’). 88 FR 16030–031 (Mar. 15, 2023). The complaint, as supplemented, alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain compact wallets and components thereof by reason of trade dress infringement and infringement of claims 1–4, 9, and 12– 17 of U.S. Patent No. 10,791,808 (‘‘the ’808 patent’’). Id. The Commission’s notice of investigation named Rosemar Enterprises LLC d/b/a RossM Wallet of Palm Springs, California (‘‘RossM’’); INSGG of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China; Mosaic Brands, Inc. of Alamo, California (‘‘Mosaic’’); Shenzhen Swztech Co., Ltd. d/b/a SWZA (‘‘SWZA’’) of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and Shenzhen Pincan Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a ARW-Wallet (‘‘ARW’’) of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China as respondents. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) also participated in this investigation. After institution, Respondents RossM and INSGG were found in default (collectively, the ‘‘Defaulting Respondents’’). See Order No. 12 (Jul. 11, 2023), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Jul. 28, 2023). In addition, Respondent Mosaic was terminated from the investigation based on settlement. See Order No. 16 (Sept. 6, 2023), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Sept. 22, 2023). Before the evidentiary hearing, the investigation was terminated as to Ridge’s trade dress allegations and as to Ridge’s infringement allegations with respect to claims 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17 of the ’808 patent. See Order No. 25 (Oct. 6, 2023), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Nov. 6, 2023). Only Respondents SWZA and ARW (collectively, the ‘‘Participating Respondents’’) participated at the evidentiary hearing held on November 6–7, 2023. After the hearing, counsel for the Participating Respondents withdrew after being ‘‘discharged’’ by the Participating Respondents. ID at 2 (citing Order No. 30 (Dec. 13, 2023)). The Participating Respondents did not file post-hearing briefs. Id. at 3. On March 15, 2024, the ALJ issued a combined final ID and recommended E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11210]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

[RR040U2000.XXXR4081G3 RX.05940908.FY19400]


Call for Nominations for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management 
Work Group Federal Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: 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 June 21, 2024.

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 [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Stewart, Bureau of 
Reclamation, telephone (385) 622-2179, 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. 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:

Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives

    The Grand Canyon Protection Act (Act) of October 30, 1992, Public 
Law 102-575, directs the Secretary to consult with the Governors of the 
Colorado River Basin States and with the general public, including 
members of the public with certain interests or affiliations, when 
preparing the requisite criteria and operating plans for Glen Canyon 
Dam. This group, designated the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management 
Work Group or AMWG, provides advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary relative to the operation of the Glen Canyon Dam. The AMWG 
operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
    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: 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.

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    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 to fill vacancies on the committee
    a. one from the basin state of Arizona;
    b. one from the Native American Tribe of Southern Paiute 
Consortium;
    c. one from National Park Service;
    d. one from Arizona Game and Fish;
    e. two from Federal Power Purchase Contractors; and
    f. one from the Recreational 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 in-person 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 
individuals for membership on the AMWG. Nominations from the seven 
basin states, as identified in this notice, need to be submitted by the 
respective Governors of those states, or by a state representative 
formally designated by the Governor. Persons or entities submitting 
nomination packages on the behalf of others must confirm that the 
individual(s) is/are aware of their nomination. Nominations must be 
postmarked no later than June 21, 2024 and sent to Mr. Daniel Picard, 
Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S. State 
Street, Room 8100, Salt Lake City, UT 84138.
    Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.

Daniel Picard,
Deputy Regional Director, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, 
Interior Region 7: Upper Colorado Basin, Bureau of Reclamation.
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