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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 107 / Monday, June 3, 2024 / Notices Washington), which are listed under the ESA. The NMFS OPR requested initiation of section 7 consultation with the NMFS West Coast Region (WCR) for the issuance of these IHAs. On April 29, 2024, WCR concluded that NMFS’ current action remains covered by the programmatic Biological Opinion (WCRO–2016–00018) completed for the issuance of regulations preceding these IHAs (83 FR 9366, March 5, 2018), and that reinitiation of the consultation is not required. WCR specified that the new IHAs are consistent with the original effects analysis included in the original programmatic opinion, and OPR’s action would not change the conclusions nor the effects of the proposed action as written in the Biological Opinion. National Environmental Policy Act To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 216–6A, NMFS must evaluate our action (i.e., the issuance of two consecutive IHAs) with respect to potential impacts on the human environment. This action is consistent with categories of activities identified in Categorical Exclusion B4 (IHAs with no anticipated serious injury or mortality) of the Companion Manual for NAO 216– 6A, which do not individually or cumulatively have the potential for significant impacts on the quality of the human environment and for which we have not identified any extraordinary circumstances that would preclude this categorical exclusion. Accordingly, NMFS has determined that the issuance of the IHAs qualifies to be categorically excluded from further NEPA review. Authorization lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 NMFS has issued two consecutive IHAs to the Navy for the potential harassment of small numbers of 10 marine mammal species incidental to the NAVFAC NW MPR Project in Puget Sound, Washington, that includes the previously explained mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements. Dated: May 28, 2024. Kimberly Damon-Randall, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–12062 Filed 5–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 May 31, 2024 Jkt 262001 47555 1. acquire and disseminate hydrographic data and provide National Oceanic and Atmospheric hydrographic services; 2. promulgate standards for Administration hydrographic data and services; Hydrographic Services Review Panel 3. ensure comprehensive geographic coverage of hydrographic services; AGENCY: National Ocean Service, 4. maintain a national database of National Oceanic and Atmospheric hydrographic data, in cooperation with Administration (NOAA), Department of other appropriate Federal agencies; Commerce. 5. provide hydrographic services in ACTION: Notice of solicitation of uniform, easily accessible formats; and nominations for NOAA’s Hydrographic 6. participate in the development of, Services Review Panel Federal Advisory and implement for the United States in Committee. cooperation with other appropriate Federal agencies, international SUMMARY: NOAA is seeking nominations standards for hydrographic data and for members to serve on the services. Hydrographic Services Review Panel The HSRP has fifteen voting members (HSRP) Federal Advisory Committee. appointed by the NOAA Administrator Nominations are due by February 21, in accordance with the HSIA, 33 U.S.C. 2025. 892c. Voting members are individuals who, by reason of knowledge, DATES: Nominations for members to experience, or training, are especially serve on the HSRP Federal Advisory qualified in one or more disciplines Committee must be submitted by relating to hydrographic data and February 21, 2025, and will be kept on file and used for future HSRP vacancies. services, marine transportation, port administration, vessel pilotage, coastal NOAA anticipates there will be five and fishery management, and other vacancies starting on January 1, 2026, disciplines as determined appropriate each with a four-year term. Current by the NOAA Administrator. Two members who may be eligible for a NOAA employees, the Directors of the second term in 2026 must reapply. National Geodetic Survey and the Pursuant to the Hydrographic Services Center for Operational Oceanographic Improvement Act, as amended (HSIA; 33 U.S.C. 892 et seq.), NOAA maintains Products and Services, and the CoDirectors of the Center for Coastal and an active pool of HSRP candidates and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic solicits nominations for HSRP Center serve as non-voting members. candidates once each year. The Director of the NOAA Office of ADDRESSES: Nominations will be Coast Survey serves as the Designated accepted by email and should be sent to: Federal Officer (DFO) along with two Hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov. You Alternate DFOs. Full-time officers or will receive a confirmation response. employees of the United States may not FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: be appointed as voting members. Any NOAA HSRP Program Manager, Ashley voting member of the HSRP who is an Chappell, email Hydroservices.panel@ applicant for or beneficiary of (as noaa.gov or phone: 240–429–0293. determined by the Administrator) any SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant assistance under the HSIA shall disclose to the HSIA, NOAA shall solicit to the HSRP that relationship, and may nominations for HSRP membership not vote on any other matter pertaining once each year (33 U.S.C. 892c). The to that assistance. Voting members of the HSRP serve a HSRP advises the NOAA Administrator four-year term, except that vacancy ‘‘on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth appointments are for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacancy. in [the HSIA] and such other Members serve at the Administrator’s appropriate matters as the discretion and are subject to government Administrator refers to the [HSRP] for ethics standards. Public meetings occur review and advice.’’ (33 U.S.C. at least twice a year. Voting members 892c(b)(1).) The NOAA Administrator’s receive compensation at a rate responsibilities and authorities include established by the Administrator, not to promoting safe, efficient, and exceed the maximum daily rate payable environmentally sound marine under 5 U.S.C. 5376 when engaged in transportation under the Coast and performing duties for the HSRP during Geodetic Survey Act (CGSA; 33 U.S.C. the public meeting. Members are 883 et seq.). To promote safe, efficient, reimbursed for actual and reasonable and environmentally sound marine travel expenses incurred in performing transportation under the CGSA, the such duties according to Federal Travel HSIA states that the NOAA Regulation. Administrator shall, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 47556 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 107 / Monday, June 3, 2024 / Notices Upon selection and agreement to serve on the HSRP, members become Special Government Employees (SGEs) of the United States Government. An SGE, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a), is an officer or employee of an agency who is retained, designated, appointed, or employed to perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, not to exceed 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days, either on a full time or intermittent basis. After the selection process is complete, applicants selected to serve on the HSRP must complete the following actions before they can be appointed as an HSRP member: (a) Security Clearance (online Background Security Check process and fingerprinting conducted through NOAA’s Office of Security and Office of Human Capital Services); and (b) Confidential Financial Disclosure Report—SGEs are required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report to avoid involvement in a real or apparent conflict of interest. You may find information on the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report: https:// www.oge.gov/Web/oge.nsf/Resources/ OGE+Form+450. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. app.), and the pertinent FACA Implementing Regulations (41 CFR 102–3.30(c)), NOAA seeks a balanced HSRP membership. Subject matter expertise, with subjects as specified in the HSIA, is the primary criterion considered in the evaluation process. Professional sector representation (academia, industry, research, scientific institution, State and local government, Tribal interests, consultant, non-governmental organization, etc.), geographic expertise, experience working productively with committees and working groups, and leadership with navigation, observations, and positioning are other criteria that will be considered. The diverse membership of the HSRP ensures expertise reflecting the full breadth of the HSRP’s responsibilities. NOAA requests nominations from individuals meeting the criteria above. Nominees are required to submit four items; the nomination package should include all components, be submitted in Microsoft Word and/or PDF, and be no longer than eight pages. The four required items are, 1. A cover letter that responds to the Five Short Response Questions noted below and serves as a statement of interest to serve on the HSRP. Please highlight the nominee’s specific area(s) of expertise related to the disciplines VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 May 31, 2024 Jkt 262001 and fields described in 33 U.S.C. 892c(c). 2. A short biography of 300–400 words. 3. A resume of 3 pages maximum. 4. The nominee’s full work and home contact information including: full name, work title, institutional affiliation, work and home mailing addresses, email address(es), phone number(s), and fax number. Please note preferred email, phone number and mailing address. Five Short Response Questions for the Cover Letter 1. List your area(s) of expertise from the following list: Hydrographic data and services (e.g., tides, currents, geodetic, and geospatial measurements), marine transportation, port administration, vessel pilotage, coastal and fishery management, and other disciplines in the oceanographic or marine science areas. 2. List the geographic region(s) of the country with which you primarily associate your expertise from the following list: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Northwest, California, Hawaii, Pacific Islands, Alaska, Arctic, Great Lakes, Caribbean, National, and/or International. 3. Describe your leadership or professional experiences that you believe will contribute to the HSRP. 4. Describe your familiarity and experience with NOAA navigation, observations and positioning data, products, and services. 5. Generally describe the breadth and scope of your knowledge of stakeholders, users, or other groups who interact with NOAA and whose views and input you believe you can share with the HSRP. Additional HSRP information, including past HSRP public meeting summary reports, agendas, presentations, transcripts, webinars, and other information is available online at https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ hsrp/. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 892 et seq.; 33 U.S.C. 883a et seq. Benjamin K. Evans, RDML, Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–12106 Filed 5–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–G1–P PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 15353–000] Hybrid Renewables LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications On May 13, 2024, Hybrid Renewables LLC, filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of a hydropower project to be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Oologah Lake Dam near the Town of Oologah, in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any landdisturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed Oologah Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project would consist of the following: (1) an steel extension to the existing dam’s left outlet conduit that would house a control valve and connect to; (2) a 19-foot-diameter, 228foot-long steel penstock; (3) the penstock would split into two 16.5-footdiameter, 58-foot-long and 49-foot-long penstocks before entering; (4) an 80foot-long, 19-foot-wide, powerhouse containing two turbine-generator units with a total capacity of 24.0 megawatts; (5) a 100-foot-long, 63-foot-wide concrete tailrace; and (6) a .37-milelong, 138 kilovolt transmission line with a new substation at its end. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of 64,600 megawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Tafweez Elahee Chauhan, Hybrid Renewables LLC, 1530 Key Blvd., Suite 1104, Arlington, VA 22209; phone: (703)-526–9797. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer; phone: (202) 502–6093, or by email at michael.spencer@ferc.gov. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 107 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47555-47556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12106]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Hydrographic Services Review Panel

AGENCY: National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations for NOAA's Hydrographic 
Services Review Panel Federal Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: NOAA is seeking nominations for members to serve on the 
Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) Federal Advisory Committee. 
Nominations are due by February 21, 2025.

DATES: Nominations for members to serve on the HSRP Federal Advisory 
Committee must be submitted by February 21, 2025, and will be kept on 
file and used for future HSRP vacancies. NOAA anticipates there will be 
five vacancies starting on January 1, 2026, each with a four-year term. 
Current members who may be eligible for a second term in 2026 must 
reapply. Pursuant to the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, as 
amended (HSIA; 33 U.S.C. 892 et seq.), NOAA maintains an active pool of 
HSRP candidates and solicits nominations for HSRP candidates once each 
year.

ADDRESSES: Nominations will be accepted by email and should be sent to: 
[email protected]. You will receive a confirmation response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NOAA HSRP Program Manager, Ashley 
Chappell, email [email protected] or phone: 240-429-0293.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the HSIA, NOAA shall solicit 
nominations for HSRP membership once each year (33 U.S.C. 892c). The 
HSRP advises the NOAA Administrator ``on matters related to the 
responsibilities and authorities set forth in [the HSIA] and such other 
appropriate matters as the Administrator refers to the [HSRP] for 
review and advice.'' (33 U.S.C. 892c(b)(1).) The NOAA Administrator's 
responsibilities and authorities include promoting safe, efficient, and 
environmentally sound marine transportation under the Coast and 
Geodetic Survey Act (CGSA; 33 U.S.C. 883 et seq.). To promote safe, 
efficient, and environmentally sound marine transportation under the 
CGSA, the HSIA states that the NOAA Administrator shall,
    1. acquire and disseminate hydrographic data and provide 
hydrographic services;
    2. promulgate standards for hydrographic data and services;
    3. ensure comprehensive geographic coverage of hydrographic 
services;
    4. maintain a national database of hydrographic data, in 
cooperation with other appropriate Federal agencies;
    5. provide hydrographic services in uniform, easily accessible 
formats; and
    6. participate in the development of, and implement for the United 
States in cooperation with other appropriate Federal agencies, 
international standards for hydrographic data and services.
    The HSRP has fifteen voting members appointed by the NOAA 
Administrator in accordance with the HSIA, 33 U.S.C. 892c. Voting 
members are individuals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or 
training, are especially qualified in one or more disciplines relating 
to hydrographic data and services, marine transportation, port 
administration, vessel pilotage, coastal and fishery management, and 
other disciplines as determined appropriate by the NOAA Administrator. 
Two NOAA employees, the Directors of the National Geodetic Survey and 
the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, and the 
Co-Directors of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint 
Hydrographic Center serve as non-voting members. The Director of the 
NOAA Office of Coast Survey serves as the Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO) along with two Alternate DFOs. Full-time officers or employees of 
the United States may not be appointed as voting members. Any voting 
member of the HSRP who is an applicant for or beneficiary of (as 
determined by the Administrator) any assistance under the HSIA shall 
disclose to the HSRP that relationship, and may not vote on any other 
matter pertaining to that assistance.
    Voting members of the HSRP serve a four-year term, except that 
vacancy appointments are for the remainder of the unexpired term of the 
vacancy. Members serve at the Administrator's discretion and are 
subject to government ethics standards. Public meetings occur at least 
twice a year. Voting members receive compensation at a rate established 
by the Administrator, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable 
under 5 U.S.C. 5376 when engaged in performing duties for the HSRP 
during the public meeting. Members are reimbursed for actual and 
reasonable travel expenses incurred in performing such duties according 
to Federal Travel Regulation.

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    Upon selection and agreement to serve on the HSRP, members become 
Special Government Employees (SGEs) of the United States Government. An 
SGE, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a), is an officer or employee of an 
agency who is retained, designated, appointed, or employed to perform 
temporary duties, with or without compensation, not to exceed 130 days 
during any period of 365 consecutive days, either on a full time or 
intermittent basis. After the selection process is complete, applicants 
selected to serve on the HSRP must complete the following actions 
before they can be appointed as an HSRP member:
    (a) Security Clearance (online Background Security Check process 
and fingerprinting conducted through NOAA's Office of Security and 
Office of Human Capital Services); and
    (b) Confidential Financial Disclosure Report--SGEs are required to 
file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report to avoid involvement in 
a real or apparent conflict of interest. You may find information on 
the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report: https://www.oge.gov/Web/oge.nsf/Resources/OGE+Form+450.
    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as 
amended (5 U.S.C. app.), and the pertinent FACA Implementing 
Regulations (41 CFR 102-3.30(c)), NOAA seeks a balanced HSRP 
membership. Subject matter expertise, with subjects as specified in the 
HSIA, is the primary criterion considered in the evaluation process. 
Professional sector representation (academia, industry, research, 
scientific institution, State and local government, Tribal interests, 
consultant, non-governmental organization, etc.), geographic expertise, 
experience working productively with committees and working groups, and 
leadership with navigation, observations, and positioning are other 
criteria that will be considered. The diverse membership of the HSRP 
ensures expertise reflecting the full breadth of the HSRP's 
responsibilities.
    NOAA requests nominations from individuals meeting the criteria 
above. Nominees are required to submit four items; the nomination 
package should include all components, be submitted in Microsoft Word 
and/or PDF, and be no longer than eight pages. The four required items 
are,
    1. A cover letter that responds to the Five Short Response 
Questions noted below and serves as a statement of interest to serve on 
the HSRP. Please highlight the nominee's specific area(s) of expertise 
related to the disciplines and fields described in 33 U.S.C. 892c(c).
    2. A short biography of 300-400 words.
    3. A resume of 3 pages maximum.
    4. The nominee's full work and home contact information including: 
full name, work title, institutional affiliation, work and home mailing 
addresses, email address(es), phone number(s), and fax number. Please 
note preferred email, phone number and mailing address.

Five Short Response Questions for the Cover Letter

    1. List your area(s) of expertise from the following list: 
Hydrographic data and services (e.g., tides, currents, geodetic, and 
geospatial measurements), marine transportation, port administration, 
vessel pilotage, coastal and fishery management, and other disciplines 
in the oceanographic or marine science areas.
    2. List the geographic region(s) of the country with which you 
primarily associate your expertise from the following list: Northeast, 
Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Northwest, California, 
Hawaii, Pacific Islands, Alaska, Arctic, Great Lakes, Caribbean, 
National, and/or International.
    3. Describe your leadership or professional experiences that you 
believe will contribute to the HSRP.
    4. Describe your familiarity and experience with NOAA navigation, 
observations and positioning data, products, and services.
    5. Generally describe the breadth and scope of your knowledge of 
stakeholders, users, or other groups who interact with NOAA and whose 
views and input you believe you can share with the HSRP.
    Additional HSRP information, including past HSRP public meeting 
summary reports, agendas, presentations, transcripts, webinars, and 
other information is available online at https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/.
    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 892 et seq.; 33 U.S.C. 883a et seq.

Benjamin K. Evans,
RDML, Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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