80 FR 44993 - Notice of Intent and Notice of Scoping Meetings for the Long-Term Recapture and Recirculation of San Joaquin River Restoration Program Flows Environmental Impact Statement
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 144 (July 28, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 44993-44995] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18536] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [RR02013000, XXXR5537F3, RX.19872100.1000000] Notice of Intent and Notice of Scoping Meetings for the Long-Term Recapture and Recirculation of San Joaquin River Restoration Program Flows Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Long-term Recapture and Recirculation of San Joaquin River Restoration Program Flows. The San Joaquin River Restoration Program is being implemented pursuant to the Stipulation of Settlement in NRDC, et al. v. Kirk Rodgers, et al. (Settlement) and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act (SJRRS), Title X of Public Law 111-11 (SJRRS Act). In accordance with Paragraph 16(a) of the Settlement and Section 10004(a)(4) of the SJRRS Act, Reclamation intends to develop and implement a long-term plan for recirculation, recapture, reuse, exchange or transfer of restoration flows for the purpose of reducing or avoiding impacts to water deliveries to all of the [[Page 44994]] participating Friant Division long-term contractors. DATES: Submit written comments on scope of the EIS by August 27, 2015. Reclamation will hold four scoping meetings to solicit public input on alternatives, concerns, and issues to be addressed in the EIS: 1. Monday, August 10, 2015, 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sacramento, CA. 2. Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tulare, CA. 3. Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fresno, CA. 4. Thursday, August 13, 2015, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Los Banos, CA. Oral and written comments will be accepted during the scoping meetings. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Ms. Kellye Kennedy, Project Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, SJRRP, 2800 Cottage Way, MP-170, Sacramento, CA 95825; or email at [email protected]. The four scoping meetings will be held at the following locations: 1. Sacramento--Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. 2. Tulare--Tulare International Agriculture Center, 4500 S. Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274. 3. Fresno--Fresno Hotel and Conference Center, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA 93721. 4. Los Banos--College Greens Rental, 1815 Scripps Drive, Los Banos, CA 93635. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kellye Kennedy at (916) 978-4640; TY 1-800-877-8339; or email at [email protected]. Additional information is available online at www.restoresjr.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Agencies Involved Reclamation is the lead Federal agency in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We will invite the following agencies to participate as cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EIS in accordance with NEPA:National Marine Fisheries Service Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Department of Water Resources California Department of Fish and Wildlife Local agencies (e.g., potentially affected cities and reclamation districts) Friant Water Authority Friant Division Long-Term Water Contractors San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority II. Why We Are Taking This Action In 1988, a coalition of environmental groups, led by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), filed a lawsuit challenging the renewal of long-term water service contracts between the United States and Central Valley Project Friant Division Long-Term Contractors (Friant Contractors). After more than 18 years of litigation, NRDC, et al., v. Kirk Rodgers, et al., a settlement was reached. On September 13, 2006, the Settling Parties, including NRDC, Friant Water Users Authority (now represented by the Friant Water Authority [FWA]), and the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce, agreed on the terms and conditions of the Settlement, which was subsequently approved by the U.S. Eastern District Court of California (Court) on October 23, 2006. The Settlement establishes two primary goals: 1. Restoration Goal. To restore and maintain fish populations in ``good condition'' in the main stem of the San Joaquin River below Friant Dam to the confluence of the Merced River, including naturally reproducing and self-sustaining populations of salmon and other fish. 2. Water Management Goal. To reduce or avoid adverse water supply impacts to all of the Friant Contractors that may result from the interim flows and restoration flows provided for in the Settlement. The Settlement and SJRRS Act identify the need for a plan for recirculation, recapture, reuse, exchange or transfer of restoration flows to reduce or avoid impacts to Friant Contractors. The SJRRP Program Environmental Impact Statement/Impact Report (PEIS/R) was finalized in July 2012 and the corresponding Record of Decision (ROD) was issued on September 28, 2012. The PEIS/R and ROD analyzed at a project-level the reoperation of Friant Dam to release restoration flows to the San Joaquin River, making water supplies available to Friant Contractors at a pre-established rate, and the recapture of interim and restoration flows at existing facilities within the restoration area (the San Joaquin River and bypass channels from Friant Dam to the Merced confluence) and the Delta. The PEIS/R and ROD also include program-level actions, which are identified as actions that may require the completion of additional analysis pursuant to NEPA and/or the California Environmental Quality Act, as appropriate. One of the program-level actions identified in the PEIS/R and ROD is the recirculation of recaptured restoration flows. This EIS will analyze and disclose any impacts to the human environment potentially occurring from the proposed alternatives beyond those already analyzed and disclosed in the PEIS/R. III. Purpose and Need for Action As described in the PEIS/R, changes to the operation of Friant Dam and release of SJRRP flows in support of the Restoration Goal have the potential to adversely affect water deliveries to Friant Contractors. As identified in the Settlement and SJRRS Act, the Water Management Goal includes a requirement for the development and implementation of a plan for recirculation, recapture, reuse, exchange or transfer of SJRRP flows for the purpose of reducing or avoiding impacts to water deliveries to all of the participating Friant Contractors. IV. Project Area The study area may include potentially affected recapture areas in the SJRRP Restoration Area, the lower San Joaquin River, and the Delta; the Friant Service Area, recirculation conveyance areas, and other State Water Project and Central Valley Project service areas potentially affected by transfers or exchanges evaluated in the EIS. The study area analyzed in the EIS will be refined as the alternative development process proceeds and comments received during the public scoping period will be considered. V. Alternatives To Be Considered Reclamation will develop a reasonable range of alternatives for analysis in the EIS based on previous studies, public scoping and stakeholder input. Both physical and operational modifications may be included in efforts to recapture and recirculate SJRRP flows. Recirculation of water could occur through the execution of direct deliveries, transfers or exchanges utilizing existing and expanded or new facilities for conveyance. As described in the PEIS/R, long-term recapture and recirculation actions may include modifications to existing facilities or the construction of new facilities. The water may be delivered directly back to the Friant Contractors, or may be made available to others through transfers, exchanges or sales. Action alternatives analyzed in the EIS could include expansion or construction of new facilities for the recapture of SJRRP water, the direct delivery of SJRRP water to Friant Contractors and, the [[Page 44995]] exchange and/or transfer of recaptured SJRRP flows among Friant Contractors or between Friant and non-Friant Contractors. VI. Statutory Authority Implementation of the Settlement, including this proposed action, is authorized by the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act, Title X of Public Law 111-11, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. In accordance with NEPA, Reclamation will analyze in the EIS the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects that may result from implementation of the proposed action and alternatives, which may include, but are not limited to, the following areas of potential impact: a. Water resources, including groundwater; b. Flood control; c. Hydrology/water quality; d. Biological resources, including fish, wildlife, and plant species; e. Land use, including agricultural resources; f. Cultural resources; g. Air quality; h. Power/energy and natural resources; i. Public services and utilities; j. Hazards and hazardous materials; k. Geology, soils, and mineral resources; l. Visual, scenic, or aesthetic resources; m. Socioeconomics; n. Environmental justice; o. Global climate change/greenhouse gas emissions; p. Indian trust assets; q. Noise; r. Population and housing; s. Transportation; and t. Recreation. VII. Request for Comments The purposes of this notice are: To advise other agencies, potentially affected local governments, tribes, and the public of our intention to gather information to support the preparation of an EIS; To obtain suggestions and information from other agencies, interested parties, and the public on the scope of alternatives and issues to be addressed in the EIS; and, To identify important issues raised by the public related to the development and implementation of the proposed action. We invite comments from interested parties to ensure that the full range of alternatives and issues related to the development of the proposed action are identified. Written comments may be submitted by mail, electronic mail, facsimile transmission or in person (see ADDRESSES section). Comments and participation in the scoping process are encouraged. VIII. Public Disclosure 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 can 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. IX. How To Request Reasonable Accommodation If special assistance is required at one of the scoping meetings, please contact Reclamation's Public Affairs Office at (916) 978-5100 (TYY 1-800-877-8339) at least five working days before the meetings. Information regarding this proposed action is available in alternative formats upon request. Dated: July 14, 2015. Pablo R. Arroyave Deputy Regional Director, Mid-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 2015-18536 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4332-90-P
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DATES: Protests of the survey must be DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR during the EIS/WMP process. The
filed before August 27, 2015 to be ‘‘agency preferred’’ Alternative B has
considered. National Park Service been selected for implementation. The
ADDRESSES: Protests of the survey [NPS–PWR–PWRO–18268; PPPWLAKES1/ approved WMP will preserve the
should be sent to the Branch of PPMPSAS1Z.YP0000] wilderness character, natural resources,
Cadastral Survey, Bureau of Land and cultural resources in the eight
Management, 5001 Southgate Drive, Record of Decision for Wilderness designated wilderness areas within Lake
Billings, Montana 59101–4669. Management Plan, Lake Mead National Mead National Recreation Area, while
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Recreation Area, Nevada and Arizona also providing for the use and
Marvin Montoya, Cadastral Surveyor, enjoyment of the wilderness areas. The
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. WMP provides guidelines to NPS
Branch of Cadastral Survey, Bureau of ACTION: Notice of availability.
Land Management, 5001 Southgate wilderness managers for maintaining
Drive, Billings, Montana 59101–4669, desirable conditions in the wilderness
SUMMARY: The National Park Service has areas, and is intended to provide for
telephone (406) 896–5124 or (406) 896– prepared and approved a Record of
5003, hmontoya@blm.gov. Persons who consistency and continuity for the
Decision for the Final Environmental undertaking of future NPS and BLM
use a telecommunications device for the Impact Statement (EIS) for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal wilderness management activities and
Wilderness Management Plan for Lake programs. The WMP does not entail any
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– Mead National Recreation Area.
800–877–8339 to contact the above changes to the NPS or BLM wilderness
Approval of the Wilderness boundaries set forth in the Clark County
individual during normal business Management Plan concludes an
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a wilderness legislation. All primary
extensive conservation planning and components of the selected alternative
day, 7 days a week, to leave a message environmental impact analysis effort
or question with the above individual. will be implemented as NPS staffing
that began during 2006. The requisite and funding allow.
You will receive a reply during normal no-action ‘‘wait period’’ was initiated on
business hours. February 27, 2015, with the Dated: May 27, 2015.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These Environmental Protection Agency’s Patricia L. Neubacher,
surveys were executed at the request of Federal Register announcement of the Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region.
the Bureau of Land Management, Dillon filing of the Final EIS. [FR Doc. 2015–18436 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am]
Field Office, and were necessary to ADDRESSES: Those wishing to review the BILLING CODE 4312–FF–P
determine Federal interest lands. Record of Decision may obtain a copy
The lands we surveyed are: by request to the Superintendent, Lake
Principal Meridian, Montana Mead National Recreation Area, 601 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
T. 4 S., R. 8 W. Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada
Bureau of Reclamation
The plat only, in one sheet, representing 89005 or via telephone request at (702)
the dependent resurvey of a portion of the 293–8978. [RR02013000, XXXR5537F3,
subdivisional lines, Township 4 South, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim RX.19872100.1000000]
Range 8 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Holland, Senior Outdoor Recreation
was accepted May 18, 2015 and Planner, (702) 293–8986. Notice of Intent and Notice of Scoping
Principal Meridian, Montana
Meetings for the Long-Term Recapture
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
and Recirculation of San Joaquin River
T. 2 S., R. 3 W. National Park Service (NPS), in
Restoration Program Flows
The plat only, in one sheet, representing collaboration with the Bureau of Land
Environmental Impact Statement
the remonumentation of Corner No. 4 of Management (BLM), prepared the
Mineral Survey No. 6594, Alice Lode, Wilderness Management Plan (WMP), AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation,
Township 2 South, Range 3 West, Principal which will guide management actions Interior.
Meridian, Montana, was accepted May 18, in eight wilderness areas located in ACTION: Notice.
2015. Nevada, as follows: The Black Canyon,
We will place a copy of the plats only, Bridge Canyon, Jimbilnan, Nellis Wash, SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation
in two sheets, we described in the open and Pinto Valley areas (managed by intends to prepare an Environmental
files. They will be available to the NPS), and the Eldorado, Ireteba Peaks, Impact Statement (EIS) for the Long-
public as a matter of information. If the and Spirit Mountain areas (jointly term Recapture and Recirculation of San
BLM receives a protest against these managed by NPS and BLM). These areas Joaquin River Restoration Program
surveys, as shown on these plats only, were designated wilderness in 2002 Flows. The San Joaquin River
in two sheets, prior to the date of the through the Clark County Conservation Restoration Program is being
official filing, we will stay the filing of Public Land and Natural Resources implemented pursuant to the
pending our consideration of the Act (Pub. L. 107–282). Stipulation of Settlement in NRDC, et
protest. We will not officially file these The EIS process was jointly al. v. Kirk Rodgers, et al. (Settlement)
plats only, in two sheets, until the day conducted pursuant to § 102(2)(C) of the and the San Joaquin River Restoration
after we have accepted or dismissed all National Environmental Policy Act of Settlement Act (SJRRS), Title X of
protests and they have become final, 1969 (Pub. L. 91–190, as amended) and Public Law 111–11 (SJRRS Act). In
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including decisions or appeals. the regulations promulgated by the accordance with Paragraph 16(a) of the
Authority: 43 U.S.C. Chap. 3. Council on Environmental Quality (40 Settlement and Section 10004(a)(4) of
CFR 1505.2). The BLM has prepared a the SJRRS Act, Reclamation intends to
Joshua F. Alexander, separate Record of Decision for those develop and implement a long-term
Acting Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey, portions of the three wilderness areas plan for recirculation, recapture, reuse,
Division of Energy, Minerals and Realty. that it manages. exchange or transfer of restoration flows
[FR Doc. 2015–18542 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] Three alternatives, all including for the purpose of reducing or avoiding
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participating Friant Division long-term • Friant Division Long-Term Water Quality Act, as appropriate. One of the
contractors. Contractors program-level actions identified in the
• San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water PEIS/R and ROD is the recirculation of
DATES: Submit written comments on
Authority recaptured restoration flows. This EIS
scope of the EIS by August 27, 2015. • San Joaquin River Exchange
Reclamation will hold four scoping will analyze and disclose any impacts to
Contractors Water Authority the human environment potentially
meetings to solicit public input on
alternatives, concerns, and issues to be II. Why We Are Taking This Action occurring from the proposed
addressed in the EIS: alternatives beyond those already
In 1988, a coalition of environmental analyzed and disclosed in the PEIS/R.
1. Monday, August 10, 2015, 1 p.m. to groups, led by the Natural Resources
3:00 p.m., Sacramento, CA. Defense Council (NRDC), filed a lawsuit III. Purpose and Need for Action
2. Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 6 p.m. challenging the renewal of long-term As described in the PEIS/R, changes
to 8 p.m., Tulare, CA. water service contracts between the to the operation of Friant Dam and
3. Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6 United States and Central Valley Project release of SJRRP flows in support of the
p.m. to 8 p.m., Fresno, CA. Friant Division Long-Term Contractors Restoration Goal have the potential to
4. Thursday, August 13, 2015, 6 p.m. (Friant Contractors). After more than 18 adversely affect water deliveries to
to 8 p.m., Los Banos, CA. years of litigation, NRDC, et al., v. Kirk Friant Contractors. As identified in the
Oral and written comments will be Rodgers, et al., a settlement was Settlement and SJRRS Act, the Water
accepted during the scoping meetings. reached. On September 13, 2006, the Management Goal includes a
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Settling Parties, including NRDC, Friant requirement for the development and
Ms. Kellye Kennedy, Project Manager, Water Users Authority (now represented implementation of a plan for
Bureau of Reclamation, SJRRP, 2800 by the Friant Water Authority [FWA]), recirculation, recapture, reuse, exchange
Cottage Way, MP–170, Sacramento, CA and the U.S. Departments of the Interior or transfer of SJRRP flows for the
95825; or email at and Commerce, agreed on the terms and purpose of reducing or avoiding impacts
recaptureandrecirculation@ conditions of the Settlement, which was to water deliveries to all of the
restoresjr.net. subsequently approved by the U.S. participating Friant Contractors.
The four scoping meetings will be Eastern District Court of California
held at the following locations: (Court) on October 23, 2006. The IV. Project Area
1. Sacramento—Bureau of Settlement establishes two primary The study area may include
Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Regional goals: potentially affected recapture areas in
Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, 1. Restoration Goal. To restore and the SJRRP Restoration Area, the lower
CA 95825. maintain fish populations in ‘‘good San Joaquin River, and the Delta; the
2. Tulare—Tulare International condition’’ in the main stem of the San Friant Service Area, recirculation
Agriculture Center, 4500 S. Laspina Joaquin River below Friant Dam to the conveyance areas, and other State Water
Street, Tulare, CA 93274. confluence of the Merced River, Project and Central Valley Project
3. Fresno—Fresno Hotel and including naturally reproducing and service areas potentially affected by
Conference Center, 2233 Ventura Street, self-sustaining populations of salmon transfers or exchanges evaluated in the
Fresno, CA 93721. and other fish. EIS. The study area analyzed in the EIS
4. Los Banos—College Greens Rental, 2. Water Management Goal. To reduce will be refined as the alternative
1815 Scripps Drive, Los Banos, CA or avoid adverse water supply impacts development process proceeds and
93635. to all of the Friant Contractors that may comments received during the public
result from the interim flows and scoping period will be considered.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. restoration flows provided for in the
Kellye Kennedy at (916) 978–4640; TY Settlement. The Settlement and SJRRS V. Alternatives To Be Considered
1–800–877–8339; or email at Act identify the need for a plan for Reclamation will develop a
kkennedy@usbr.gov. Additional recirculation, recapture, reuse, exchange reasonable range of alternatives for
information is available online at or transfer of restoration flows to reduce analysis in the EIS based on previous
www.restoresjr.net. or avoid impacts to Friant Contractors. studies, public scoping and stakeholder
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SJRRP Program Environmental input. Both physical and operational
Impact Statement/Impact Report (PEIS/ modifications may be included in efforts
I. Agencies Involved
R) was finalized in July 2012 and the to recapture and recirculate SJRRP
Reclamation is the lead Federal corresponding Record of Decision (ROD) flows. Recirculation of water could
agency in accordance with the National was issued on September 28, 2012. The occur through the execution of direct
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We PEIS/R and ROD analyzed at a project- deliveries, transfers or exchanges
will invite the following agencies to level the reoperation of Friant Dam to utilizing existing and expanded or new
participate as cooperating agencies for release restoration flows to the San facilities for conveyance. As described
the preparation of the EIS in accordance Joaquin River, making water supplies in the PEIS/R, long-term recapture and
with NEPA: available to Friant Contractors at a pre- recirculation actions may include
• National Marine Fisheries Service established rate, and the recapture of modifications to existing facilities or the
• Environmental Protection Agency interim and restoration flows at existing construction of new facilities. The water
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facilities within the restoration area (the may be delivered directly back to the
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• California Department of Water San Joaquin River and bypass channels Friant Contractors, or may be made
Resources from Friant Dam to the Merced available to others through transfers,
• California Department of Fish and confluence) and the Delta. The PEIS/R exchanges or sales. Action alternatives
Wildlife and ROD also include program-level analyzed in the EIS could include
• Local agencies (e.g., potentially actions, which are identified as actions expansion or construction of new
affected cities and reclamation that may require the completion of facilities for the recapture of SJRRP
districts) additional analysis pursuant to NEPA water, the direct delivery of SJRRP
• Friant Water Authority and/or the California Environmental water to Friant Contractors and, the
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exchange and/or transfer of recaptured submitted by mail, electronic mail, DATES: The purpose of this notice is to
SJRRP flows among Friant Contractors facsimile transmission or in person (see allow for an additional 30 days for
or between Friant and non-Friant ADDRESSES section). Comments and public comment until August 27, 2015.
Contractors. participation in the scoping process are FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
encouraged. you have comments, especially on the
VI. Statutory Authority
VIII. Public Disclosure estimated public burden or associated
Implementation of the Settlement, response time, suggestions, or need a
including this proposed action, is Before including your address, phone copy of the proposed information
authorized by the San Joaquin River number, email address or other personal collection instrument with instructions
Restoration Settlement Act, Title X of identifying information in your or additional information, please
Public Law 111–11, the Omnibus Public comment, you should be aware that contact Anita Scheddel at eipb-
Land Management Act of 2009. In your entire comment—including your informationcollection@atf.gov. Written
accordance with NEPA, Reclamation personal identifying information—may comments and/or suggestions can also
will analyze in the EIS the potential be made publicly available at any time. be directed to the Office of Management
direct, indirect, and cumulative While you can ask us in your comment and Budget, Office of Information and
environmental effects that may result to withhold your personal identifying Regulatory Affairs, Attention
from implementation of the proposed information from public review, we Department of Justice Desk Officer,
action and alternatives, which may cannot guarantee that we will be able to Washington DC 20503 or send email to
include, but are not limited to, the do so. OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
following areas of potential impact:
IX. How To Request Reasonable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written
a. Water resources, including
Accommodation comments and suggestions from the
groundwater;
b. Flood control; If special assistance is required at one public and affected agencies concerning
c. Hydrology/water quality; of the scoping meetings, please contact the proposed collection of information
d. Biological resources, including fish, Reclamation’s Public Affairs Office at are encouraged. Your comments should
wildlife, and plant species; (916) 978–5100 (TYY 1–800–877–8339) address one or more of the following
e. Land use, including agricultural at least five working days before the four points:
resources; meetings. Information regarding this • Evaluate whether the proposed
f. Cultural resources; proposed action is available in collection of information is necessary
g. Air quality; alternative formats upon request. for the proper performance of the
h. Power/energy and natural functions of the agency, including
Dated: July 14, 2015. whether the information will have
resources;
Pablo R. Arroyave practical utility;
i. Public services and utilities;
j. Hazards and hazardous materials; Deputy Regional Director, Mid-Pacific Region. • Evaluate the accuracy of the
k. Geology, soils, and mineral [FR Doc. 2015–18536 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] agency’s estimate of the burden of the
resources; BILLING CODE 4332–90–P proposed collection of information,
l. Visual, scenic, or aesthetic including the validity of the
resources; methodology and assumptions used;
m. Socioeconomics; • Enhance the quality, utility, and
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE clarity of the information to be
n. Environmental justice;
o. Global climate change/greenhouse collected; and
[OMB Number 1140–0079]
gas emissions; • Minimize the burden of the
p. Indian trust assets; Agency Information Collection collection of information on those who
q. Noise; Activities: Proposed eCollection are to respond, including through the
r. Population and housing; eComments Requested; Transactions use of appropriate automated,
s. Transportation; and Among Licensees/Permittees and electronic, mechanical, or other
t. Recreation. Transactions Among Licensees and technological collection techniques or
Holders of User Permits other forms of information technology,
VII. Request for Comments e.g., permitting electronic submission of
The purposes of this notice are: AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, responses.
• To advise other agencies, Firearms and Explosives, Department of
potentially affected local governments, Justice. Overview of This Information
tribes, and the public of our intention to Collection 1140–0079
ACTION: 30-day notice.
gather information to support the (1) Type of Information Collection:
preparation of an EIS; SUMMARY: The Department of Justice Extension of an existing collection.
• To obtain suggestions and (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, (2) Title of the Form/Collection:
information from other agencies, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will Transactions Among Licensees/
interested parties, and the public on the submit the following information Permittees and Transactions Among
scope of alternatives and issues to be collection request to the Office of Licensees and Holders of User Permits.
addressed in the EIS; and, Management and Budget (OMB) for (3) Agency form number, if any, and
• To identify important issues raised review and approval in accordance with the applicable component of the
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by the public related to the development the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Department sponsoring the collection:
and implementation of the proposed The proposed information collection is Form number: None.
action. published to obtain comments from the Component: Bureau of Alcohol,
We invite comments from interested public and affected agencies. This Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S.
parties to ensure that the full range of proposed information collection was Department of Justice.
alternatives and issues related to the previously published in 80 FR 29748 on (4) Affected public who will be asked
development of the proposed action are May 22, 2015, allowing for a 60-day or required to respond, as well as a brief
identified. Written comments may be comment period. abstract:
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