National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration November 20, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (FACA), the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (Under Secretary) announces the establishment of the Climate Services Advisory Committee (Committee or CSAC). The CSAC will advise the Under Secretary on the accessibility, effectiveness, and use of NOAA's climate services (data, information, science, tools, and decision support) in preparing our nation for the impacts of climate change, consistent with the National Science and Technology Council's A Federal Framework and Action Plan for Climate Services (https:// www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ ftac_report_03222023_508.pdf), NOAA's Equitable Climate Services Action Plan (https://www.noaa.gov/media/file/noaa-equitable-climate-servi ce- delivery-action-plan-050124), as well as other related subjects that may be requested by the Under Secretary. The CSAC will terminate two (2) years from the date of its charter's filing with the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives having legislative jurisdiction of the agency unless terminated earlier or renewed by the proper authority. Therefore, terms of appointment are contingent upon the Committee's continuation and the active participation of the members. This notice also requests nominations for membership on the CSAC (see "Nominations and Applications" below for more detail).

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's (Council) Outreach and Education Advisory Panel (OEAP) will hold a virtual meeting on November 21, 2024, to discuss the items contained in the agenda in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

NMFS has received a request from BNSF Railway (BNSF) for the reissuance of two consecutive previously issued incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHAs authorized take of seven species of marine mammals incidental to construction associated with the BNSF Railway Bridge Heavy Maintenance Project.