80 FR 33484 - Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Block Island Transmission System
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 113 (June 12, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 113 (June 12, 2015)
| Page Range | 33484-33485 | |
| FR Document | 2015-14310 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 113 (Friday, June 12, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 33484-33485] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-14310] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XD131 Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Block Island Transmission System AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of revised incidental harassment authorization. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a revised Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to The Narragansett Electric Company, doing business as National Grid (TNEC), to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to construction of the Block Island Transmission System (BITS). DATES: Effective November 1, 2014, through October 31, 2015. ADDRESSES: A copy of the revised IHA is available by writing to Jolie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. An electronic copy of the revised IHA may be obtained by visiting the internet at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/incidental/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fiorentino, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, (301) 427-8477. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct the Secretary of Commerce to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region if certain findings are made and either regulations are issued or, if the taking is limited to harassment, a notice of a proposed authorization is provided to the public for review. An authorization for incidental takings shall be granted if NMFS finds that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s), will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for subsistence uses (where relevant), and if the permissible methods of taking and requirements pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring and reporting of such takings are set forth. Summary of Request On August 22, 2014, NMFS issued an IHA to Deepwater Wind Block Island Transmission, LLC (DWBIT) to take marine mammals, by Level B harassment, incidental to construction of the BITS, effective from November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015 (79 FR 51314). On January 30, 2015, DWBIT sold the BITS, in its entirety, to TNEC. The BITS, a bi- directional submarine transmission cable, will interconnect Block Island to TNEC's existing distribution system in Narragansett, Rhode Island. To date, no construction has occurred. DWBIT and TNEC subsequently submitted a written request to transfer the current IHA from DWBIT to TNEC. With the transfer of the BITS IHA, TNEC agrees to comply with the associated terms, conditions, stipulations, and restrictions of the original BITS IHA. No other changes were requested. The revised IHA remains effective from November 1, 2014, through October 31, 2015. This Federal Register notice sets forth only a change in the BITS IHA holder's name. There are no other changes to the current IHA as described in the August 28, 2014, Federal Register notice of a final IHA (79 FR 51314): the specified activity; description of marine mammals in the area of the specified activity; potential effects on marine mammals and their habitat; mitigation and related monitoring used to implement mitigation; reporting; estimated take by incidental harassment; negligible impact and small numbers analyses and determinations; impact on availability of affected species or stocks for subsistence uses and the period of effectiveness remain unchanged and are herein incorporated by reference. [[Page 33485]] Revision to BITS IHA NMFS is changing the name of the holder of the BITS IHA from ``Deepwater Wind Block Island Transmission, LLC, 56 Exchange Terrace, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903'' to ``The Narragansett Electric Company, d/b/a National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451.'' Comments and Responses NMFS published a notice of the proposed revised IHA and request for public comments in the Federal Register on April 13, 2015 (80 FR 19639). In a letter dated April 30, 2015, the Marine Mammal Commission concurred with the proposed transfer of the BITS IHA. NMFS did not receive any other comments during the 30-day public comment period. Dated: June 8, 2015. Donna S. Weiting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-14310 Filed 6-11-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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interoperability, and security.1 The www-s.nist.gov/CRS/conf_disclosure. engage in a specified activity (other than
workshops’ goals are to engage with cfm?conf_id=8354 by 5:00 p.m. ET on commercial fishing) within a specified
industry, academia, and standards Tuesday, June 23, 2015. All visitors to geographical region if certain findings
development organizations to accelerate the NIST site are required to pre-register are made and either regulations are
the development of cloud standards for to be admitted and must have issued or, if the taking is limited to
interoperability, portability, and appropriate government-issued photo ID harassment, a notice of a proposed
security; discuss the Federal to gain entry to NIST. authorization is provided to the public
Government’s experience with cloud for review.
Richard Cavanagh,
computing; report on the status of the An authorization for incidental
NIST Cloud Computing efforts; report Acting Associate Director for Laboratory
Programs. takings shall be granted if NMFS finds
progress on the NIST-led initiative to that the taking will have a negligible
collaboratively develop a U.S. [FR Doc. 2015–14316 Filed 6–11–15; 8:45 am]
impact on the species or stock(s), will
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not have an unmitigable adverse impact
Technology Roadmap among multiple on the availability of the species or
federal and industrial stakeholders; and
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE stock(s) for subsistence uses (where
to advance the dialogue among all of
relevant), and if the permissible
these stakeholders.
NIST invites members of the public National Oceanic and Atmospheric methods of taking and requirements
and other community stakeholders to Administration pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring
participate in this event as a presenter and reporting of such takings are set
RIN 0648–XD131
or an exhibitor. To participate as a forth.
presenter, one will need to submit a Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Summary of Request
completed ‘‘Abstract Submission’’ form Specified Activities; Taking Marine
to ForumSubmit@nist.gov. Instructions Mammals Incidental to Construction of On August 22, 2014, NMFS issued an
for completing and submitting an the Block Island Transmission System IHA to Deepwater Wind Block Island
abstract are available at: http:// Transmission, LLC (DWBIT) to take
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
www.nist.gov/itl/cloud/abssubinst.cfm. marine mammals, by Level B
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
On Tuesday, July 7, Wednesday, July harassment, incidental to construction
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
8, Thursday July 9, and Friday July 10, of the BITS, effective from November 1,
Commerce.
2015, space will be available for 25 2014 through October 31, 2015 (79 FR
academic, industry, and standards ACTION: Notice; issuance of revised 51314). On January 30, 2015, DWBIT
development organizations to exhibit incidental harassment authorization. sold the BITS, in its entirety, to TNEC.
their respective Cloud Computing work SUMMARY: In accordance with The BITS, a bi-directional submarine
at an exhibit table. The first 25 regulations implementing the Marine transmission cable, will interconnect
organizations requesting an exhibit table Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Block Island to TNEC’s existing
related to Cloud Computing will be notification is hereby given that NMFS distribution system in Narragansett,
accepted. Interested organizations has issued a revised Incidental Rhode Island. To date, no construction
should contact Tara Brown, email: Harassment Authorization (IHA) to The has occurred.
tara.brown@nist.gov or (301) 975–4178. Narragansett Electric Company, doing DWBIT and TNEC subsequently
Requests for an exhibit table will be business as National Grid (TNEC), to submitted a written request to transfer
granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. take marine mammals, by harassment, the current IHA from DWBIT to TNEC.
Responses must be submitted by an incidental to construction of the Block With the transfer of the BITS IHA, TNEC
authorized representative of the Island Transmission System (BITS). agrees to comply with the associated
organization. Logistics information will terms, conditions, stipulations, and
DATES: Effective November 1, 2014,
be provided to accepted exhibitors.
through October 31, 2015. restrictions of the original BITS IHA. No
NIST will provide the exhibit location
ADDRESSES: A copy of the revised IHA other changes were requested. The
space and one work-table, free of charge.
is available by writing to Jolie Harrison, revised IHA remains effective from
Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of
Chief, Permits and Conservation November 1, 2014, through October 31,
the exhibit, including staffing and
Division, Office of Protected Resources, 2015.
materials. NIST reserves the right to
exercise its judgment in the placement National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 This Federal Register notice sets forth
of exhibits. General building security is East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD only a change in the BITS IHA holder’s
supplied; however, exhibitors are 20910. name. There are no other changes to the
responsible for transporting and An electronic copy of the revised IHA current IHA as described in the August
securing exhibit equipment and may be obtained by visiting the internet 28, 2014, Federal Register notice of a
materials. NIST is not liable with regard at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ final IHA (79 FR 51314): the specified
to damage or loss of equipment used in permits/incidental/. activity; description of marine mammals
the exhibit booth/table. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John in the area of the specified activity;
The official event Web site is with Fiorentino, Office of Protected potential effects on marine mammals
hotel information is: http://nist.gov/itl/ Resources, NMFS, (301) 427–8477. and their habitat; mitigation and related
cloud/cloud_computing_wkshp_ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: monitoring used to implement
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viii.cfm. The workshop is open to the mitigation; reporting; estimated take by
general public; however, those wishing Background incidental harassment; negligible impact
to attend must register through https:// Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the and small numbers analyses and
MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct determinations; impact on availability
1 Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Chief
the Secretary of Commerce to allow, of affected species or stocks for
Information Officer, Federal Cloud Computing subsistence uses and the period of
Strategy, Feb. 8, 2011. Online: https://cio.gov/wp-
upon request, the incidental, but not
content/uploads/downloads/2012/09/Federal- intentional, taking of small numbers of effectiveness remain unchanged and are
Cloud-Computing-Strategy.pdf. marine mammals by U.S. citizens who herein incorporated by reference.
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Revision to BITS IHA Additions 8455–00–NIB–0051—Holder, Badge, Vinyl,
Re-Sealable, Clear, 3–3/4’’ × 2–5/8’’
NMFS is changing the name of the If the Committee approves the Mandatory Purchase For:
holder of the BITS IHA from proposed additions, the entities of the Total Government Requirement
‘‘Deepwater Wind Block Island Federal Government identified in this Mandatory Source of Supply:
Transmission, LLC, 56 Exchange notice will be required to procure the West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, San
Terrace, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode products and service listed below from Angelo, TX
Island, 02903’’ to ‘‘The Narragansett nonprofit agencies employing persons Contracting Activity:
who are blind or have other severe General Services Administration, Fort
Electric Company, d/b/a National Grid, Worth, TX
40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, disabilities. Distribution:
Massachusetts, 02451.’’ The following products and service A-List
are proposed for addition to the NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
Comments and Responses Procurement List for production by the 5130–00–NIB–0075—3/8 Drive Shallow
NMFS published a notice of the nonprofit agencies listed: Standard, SAE 6 Point Fasteners, 12
proposed revised IHA and request for Pieces
public comments in the Federal PRODUCTS: 5130–00–NIB–0076—3/8 Drive Deep
NSN(s)—Product Name(s): Standard, SAE 6 Point Fasteners, 12
Register on April 13, 2015 (80 FR Pieces
19639). In a letter dated April 30, 2015, 5120–01–240–2120—Combination Tool,
Fire Fighter’s 5130–00–NIB–0077—1/2 Drive Shallow
the Marine Mammal Commission Standard, SAE 6 Point Fasteners, 11
5120–01–296–3592—Tool Handle,
concurred with the proposed transfer of Pieces
Replacement, Fire Line Combination
the BITS IHA. NMFS did not receive Tool
5130–00–NIB–0078— 1/2 Drive Deep
any other comments during the 30-day Standard, SAE 6 Point Fasteners, 13
5120–00–293–3467—Pulaski Tool, Fire
public comment period. Pieces
Fighter’s
5130–00–NIB–0079—3/8 Drive Shallow
Dated: June 8, 2015. 5110–01–137–7507—Handle, Pulaski Tool,
Metric, 6 Point Fasteners, 14 Pieces
With Wedge
Donna S. Weiting, 5130–00–NIB–0080—3/8 Drive Deep
Mandatory Purchase For:
Director, Office of Protected Resources, Metric, 6 Point Fasteners, 14 Pieces
Total Government Requirement
National Marine Fisheries Service. 5130–00–NIB–0081—1/2 Drive Shallow
Mandatory Source of Supply: Metric, 6 Point Fasteners, 15 Pieces
[FR Doc. 2015–14310 Filed 6–11–15; 8:45 am] Mississippi Industries for the Blind, 5130–00–NIB–0082—1/2 Drive Deep
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Meridian, MS Metric, 6 Point Fasteners, 15 Pieces
Contracting Activity: Mandatory Purchase For:
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Total Government Requirement
Philadelphia, PA Mandatory Source of Supply:
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Distribution: Beyond Vision, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR B-List Contracting Activity:
SEVERELY DISABLED NSN(s)—Product Name(s): General Services Administration, Kansas
8940–00–NIB–0108—Fish Oil, 1000mg, City, MO
Procurement List; Proposed Additions 100 Capsules Distribution:
and Deletions 8940–00–NIB–0109—Cyanocobalamin (B– B-List
12), 1000mcg, 100 Tablets NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From 8940–00–NIB–0110—Cholecalciferol (D–3), 8340–00–NIB–0019—20’×25’ polyethylene
People Who Are Blind or Severely 2000 IU, 100 Pills 8×8 tarp with grommets
Disabled. 8940–00–NIB–0111—Magnesium Oxide, 8340–00–NIB–0020—20’×25’ polyethylene
420mg, 100 Tablets 10×10 tarp with grommets
ACTION: Proposed Additions to and 8940–00–NIB–0112—Omega-3 Fish Oil, Mandatory Purchase For:
Deletions from the Procurement List. 500mg, 45 Softgel Tablets 100% of the requirements of the
8940–00–NIB–0113—Omega-3 Fish Oil, Department of Defense
SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing 1000mg, 60 Softgel Tablets Mandatory Source of Supply:
to add products and service to the 8940–00–NIB–0114—Dual Spectrum Krill/ Association for Vision Rehabilitation and
Procurement List that will be furnished Fish Oil-Omega-3, 120 Pills Employment, Inc., Binghamton, NY
by nonprofit agencies employing 8940–00–NIB–0115—Omega 3–6–9, 120 Contracting Activity:
persons who are blind or have other Pills Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support—
severe disabilities, and deletes services 8940–00–NIB–0116—Krill Oil, 300mg, 60 Construction & Equipment, Philadelphia,
Pills PA
previously furnished by such agencies.
8940–00–NIB–0118—Co-Q–10, 200mg, 100 Distribution:
Comments Must be Received on Or Pills C-List
Before: 7/13/2015. 8940–00–NIB–0119—Glucosamine NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase Chondroitin, Triple Strength, 120 Pills 4240–00–NIB–0237—5’ Illuminating Grip
From People Who Are Blind or Severely Mandatory Purchase For: Wrap
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 100% of the requirements of the 4240–00–NIB–0238—10’ Illuminating Grip
715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. Department of Defense Wrap
Mandatory Source of Supply: 4240–00–NIB–0239—SCBA ID Tags
For Further Information or to Submit
Alphapointe Association for the Blind 4240–00–NIB–0240—One-Sided Exit Sign,
Comments Contact: Barry S. Lineback, Contracting Activity: Silver Frame, Post Mount
Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support— 4240–00–NIB–0241—Two-Sided Exit Sign,
603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@ Subsistence, Philadelphia, PA Silver Frame, Post Mount
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
AbilityOne.gov. Distribution: 4240–00–NIB–0242—One-Sided Exit Sign,
C-List Silver Frame, Wall Mount
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 4240–00–NIB–0243—One-Sided Exit Sign,
notice is published pursuant to 41 8455–00–NIB–0003—Badge Reel, ID, No Frame, No Mount
U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its Retractable, Bulldog Clip, Black 4240–00–NIB–0244—25’ Illuminating Tape
purpose is to provide interested persons 8455–00–NIB–0050—Flight Line Lanyard, 4240–00–NIB–0245—50’ Illuminating Tape
an opportunity to submit comments on Cord Style, Breakaway, with Holder, 4240–00–NIB–0246—25’ Illuminating Tape
the proposed actions. Black, 36’’ × .25’’ with Arrows
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice; issuance of revised incidental harassment authorization. | |
| Dates | Effective November 1, 2014, through October 31, 2015. | |
| Contact | John Fiorentino, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, (301) 427-8477. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 33484 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XD13 |
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