81 FR 36892 - National Coastal Mapping Strategy 1.0: Coastal Lidar Elevation for a 3D Nation Draft for Review
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 110 (June 8, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 8, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 36892-36893] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-13568] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Coastal Mapping Strategy 1.0: Coastal Lidar Elevation for a 3D Nation Draft for Review AGENCY: National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Availability, Request for Comments; Webinar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Ocean Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes this notice on behalf of the Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology's Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IWG-OCM) to announce a 60-day public comment period on the draft National Coastal Mapping Strategy (NCMS), Version 1.0. Through this public comment period and corresponding webinar, the IWG-OCM seeks to solicit input on the draft NCMS. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for location of the electronic version of the draft NCMS and webinar date. ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for how to submit comments via email or by mail. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sasha Pryborowski, ([email protected], 301-713-2702 x 111) or, Ashley Chappell ([email protected], 301-713-2702 x 110). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IWG-OCM, of which NOAA is a member agency, was formed in 2006 to provide federal interagency coordination on ocean and coastal mapping. In accordance with the 2009 Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act (OCMIA), the IWG-OCM is enhancing its coordination of ocean and coastal mapping to more effectively and efficiently provide stakeholders and the public with comprehensive geospatial information. This first version of the NCMS is intended to address interagency data acquisition and coordination mandates in the OCMIA, and the National Ocean Policy. It is focused on coastal topographic-bathymetric lidar elevation data collection; subsequent versions will focus on other types of data collection (e.g., bathymetry, photogrammetry). Lidar stands for Light Detection and Ranging, a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses--combined with other data recorded by the airborne system-- generate precise, three- dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics, in particular elevation. More information on lidar can be found at http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lidar.html. Following is the executive summary from the draft NCMS Version1.0, which provides additional detail on the National Coastal Mapping Strategy: Informed choices in the coastal zone, whether for the safety of coastal residents, environmental protection, security or economic decisions, require accurate and up-to-date U.S. coastal elevation data. The acquisition of this mapping data--in particular high-accuracy, high-resolution topographic and bathymetric lidar--must be comprehensive, coordinated, cost-effective, and recurring. Such a strategic approach to land-water lidar mapping at the coasts would bring the United States much closer to becoming a 3D Nation--a nation that translates robust mapping coordination into a seamless, modern elevation foundation for stronger, more resilient communities and a more competitive U.S. economy. The IWG-OCM, tasked by Congress to develop a coastal mapping plan in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act of 2009, has produced this first iteration of a NCMS to focus on that portion of the U.S. coastal zone that can be successfully mapped by a mix of lidar techniques for accurate elevation data. Recognizing the ongoing progress on lidar mapping coordination in the coastal zone, the IWG-OCM decided to capitalize on this existing momentum, and focus this first version of the NCMS on topographic and bathymetric lidar mapping of the U.S. coasts, Great Lakes, territories and possessions. Future iterations will include ocean mapping in the offshore and Outer Continental Shelf regions using technologies such as acoustic, aerial photography, hyperspectral and satellite imagery, to continue to build out the U.S. elevation dataset and meet other mapping needs (e.g., bathymetry, nautical charting, habitat assessment, tsunami models). This NCMS 1.0 assesses the next steps needed to achieve the vision of the United States as a 3D Nation with comprehensive lidar elevation coverage, including whether there is sufficient interest in mapping U.S. coastal areas routinely through the judicious, efficient and closely-aligned collection of lidar bathymetry and topography. The strategy also contains four actionable components on the path to develop Coastal Lidar Elevation for a 3D Nation.Component 1 describes the organization of IWG-OCM Coastal Mapping Summits linked to web-based reporting in order to enhance existing and ongoing coordination on coastal lidar acquisition. Component 2 details definitions for bathymetric lidar Quality Levels that will foster the collection of interoperable datasets by all IWG-OCM member agencies involved in lidar collection. The focus of Component 3 is to improve interagency coordination on data management tasks (validation, processing, stewardship, dissemination and archiving) in order to reduce costs, maximize efficiency, and avoid duplication of effort. Lastly, Component 4 lays out an approach for cooperation on targeted methods, research, and technique development. New tools and improved technologies developed through this structure will facilitate interagency collaboration in obtaining the maximum value from shared coastal mapping data. Other Information The draft NCMS Version 1.0 can be found at: http://www.iocm.noaa.gov/iwg/. Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to submit comments and questions on the NCMS. Electronic comments and questions on the NCMS may be submitted via email to [email protected]. Written comments may also be submitted to NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping Program, SSMC-3, #6815, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. A webinar has also been scheduled to answer questions that stakeholders or the public may have on the NCMS and to gather input on how to improve the draft, such as by identifying missing elements or incorporating other perspectives. All interested parties are encouraged to participate. Comments and questions are welcomed both ahead of, and after, the webinar using the mechanisms identified above. National Coastal Mapping Strategy Webinar--[June 23, 2016, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST] TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION [cir] Dial-in Number: 1-888-459-8313 [[Page 36893]] [cir] Passcode: 6564989# WEB CONFERENCE INFORMATION [cir] Persons wishing to attend the meeting online via the web conference must register in advance no later than 5 p.m. EST on June 20, 2016, by sending an email to [email protected]. 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Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and will focus on other types of data routinely through the judicious,
Compliance. collection (e.g., bathymetry, efficient and closely-aligned collection
[FR Doc. 2016–13468 Filed 6–7–16; 8:45 am] photogrammetry). Lidar stands for Light of lidar bathymetry and topography. The
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method that uses light in the form of a components on the path to develop
pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable Coastal Lidar Elevation for a 3D Nation.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE distances) to the Earth. These light • Component 1 describes the
pulses—combined with other data organization of IWG–OCM Coastal
National Oceanic and Atmospheric recorded by the airborne system— Mapping Summits linked to web-based
Administration generate precise, three-dimensional reporting in order to enhance existing
information about the shape of the Earth and ongoing coordination on coastal
National Coastal Mapping Strategy 1.0: and its surface characteristics, in lidar acquisition.
Coastal Lidar Elevation for a 3D Nation particular elevation. More information • Component 2 details definitions for
Draft for Review on lidar can be found at http://ocean bathymetric lidar Quality Levels that
AGENCY: National Ocean Service, service.noaa.gov/facts/lidar.html. will foster the collection of
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Following is the executive summary interoperable datasets by all IWG–OCM
Administration (NOAA), U.S. from the draft NCMS Version1.0, which member agencies involved in lidar
Department of Commerce. provides additional detail on the collection.
ACTION: Notice of Availability, Request
National Coastal Mapping Strategy: • The focus of Component 3 is to
Informed choices in the coastal zone, improve interagency coordination on
for Comments; Webinar. whether for the safety of coastal data management tasks (validation,
SUMMARY: The National Ocean Service residents, environmental protection, processing, stewardship, dissemination
of the National Oceanic and security or economic decisions, require and archiving) in order to reduce costs,
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) accurate and up-to-date U.S. coastal maximize efficiency, and avoid
publishes this notice on behalf of the elevation data. The acquisition of this duplication of effort.
Subcommittee on Ocean Science and mapping data—in particular high- • Lastly, Component 4 lays out an
Technology’s Interagency Working accuracy, high-resolution topographic approach for cooperation on targeted
Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping and bathymetric lidar—must be methods, research, and technique
(IWG–OCM) to announce a 60-day comprehensive, coordinated, cost- development. New tools and improved
public comment period on the draft effective, and recurring. Such a strategic technologies developed through this
National Coastal Mapping Strategy approach to land-water lidar mapping at structure will facilitate interagency
(NCMS), Version 1.0. the coasts would bring the United States collaboration in obtaining the maximum
Through this public comment period much closer to becoming a 3D Nation— value from shared coastal mapping data.
and corresponding webinar, the IWG– a nation that translates robust mapping
OCM seeks to solicit input on the draft coordination into a seamless, modern Other Information
NCMS. elevation foundation for stronger, more The draft NCMS Version 1.0 can be
DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
resilient communities and a more found at: http://www.iocm.noaa.gov/
competitive U.S. economy. iwg/.
section for location of the electronic
The IWG–OCM, tasked by Congress to Stakeholders and the public are
version of the draft NCMS and webinar
develop a coastal mapping plan in the encouraged to submit comments and
date. Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration
ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY questions on the NCMS. Electronic
Act of 2009, has produced this first
INFORMATION section for how to submit comments and questions on the NCMS
iteration of a NCMS to focus on that
comments via email or by mail. may be submitted via email to
portion of the U.S. coastal zone that can
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: iwgocm.staff@noaa.gov. Written
be successfully mapped by a mix of
Sasha Pryborowski, (Sasha.Pryborowski comments may also be submitted to
lidar techniques for accurate elevation
@noaa.gov, 301–713–2702 x 111) or, NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal
data. Recognizing the ongoing progress
Ashley Chappell (Ashley.Chappell@ Mapping Program, SSMC–3, #6815,
on lidar mapping coordination in the
noaa.gov, 301–713–2702 x 110). 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring,
coastal zone, the IWG–OCM decided to
MD 20910.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IWG– capitalize on this existing momentum,
A webinar has also been scheduled to
OCM, of which NOAA is a member and focus this first version of the NCMS
answer questions that stakeholders or
agency, was formed in 2006 to provide on topographic and bathymetric lidar
mapping of the U.S. coasts, Great Lakes, the public may have on the NCMS and
federal interagency coordination on
territories and possessions. Future to gather input on how to improve the
ocean and coastal mapping. In
iterations will include ocean mapping draft, such as by identifying missing
accordance with the 2009 Ocean and
in the offshore and Outer Continental elements or incorporating other
Coastal Mapping Integration Act
Shelf regions using technologies such as perspectives. All interested parties are
(OCMIA), the IWG–OCM is enhancing
acoustic, aerial photography, encouraged to participate. Comments
its coordination of ocean and coastal
hyperspectral and satellite imagery, to and questions are welcomed both ahead
mapping to more effectively and
continue to build out the U.S. elevation of, and after, the webinar using the
efficiently provide stakeholders and the
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dataset and meet other mapping needs mechanisms identified above.
public with comprehensive geospatial
information. (e.g., bathymetry, nautical charting, National Coastal Mapping Strategy
This first version of the NCMS is habitat assessment, tsunami models). Webinar—[June 23, 2016, 1:00–2:00
intended to address interagency data This NCMS 1.0 assesses the next steps p.m. EST]
acquisition and coordination mandates needed to achieve the vision of the
in the OCMIA, and the National Ocean United States as a 3D Nation with • TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
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Æ Persons wishing to attend the meeting DATES: Written comments must be used to monitor the status of IBQ
online via the web conference must submitted on or before August 8, 2016. allocations in real-time.
register in advance no later than 5 ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Atlantic HMS fisheries are managed
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sending an email to Paperwork Clearance Officer, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
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Note that the web conference is I. Abstract Commission for the Conservation of
limited to 200 participants and will This request is for extension of a Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
therefore be available on a first-come, currently approved information II. Method of Collection
first-served basis. The agenda for the collection.
webinar will include time for questions First-time VMS respondents must
VMS and electronic monitoring
and answers, and comments. The install a VMS unit and submit an
systems collect important information
agenda will be posted to http:// activation checklist to NMFS via mail.
on fishing effort, catch, and the
www.iocm.noaa.gov/iwg/ at least 10 Hail-out, hail-in, hourly position
geographic location of fishing effort and
days before the webinar. reports, and bluefin tuna catch reports
catch for certain sectors of the Atlantic
must be submitted to NMFS via the
Other Information HMS fleet. Data collected through these
VMS communication system. First-time
programs are used in both domestic and
Paperwork Reduction Act: NOAA has electronic monitoring respondents must
international fisheries management,
determined that this action does not have an electronic monitoring system
including for law enforcement, stock
impose an information collection installed by a NMFS contractor.
assessments, and quota management
burden under the provisions of the Electronic monitoring data must be
purposes. Atlantic HMS vessels
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. submitted after each pelagic longline
required to use VMS are pelagic
3501 et seq.). trip via mail.
longline, purse seine, bottom longline
Dated: May 31, 2016. (directed shark permit holders in North III. Data
W. Russell Callender, Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia), OMB Control Number: 0648–0372.
Assistant Administrator, National Ocean and gillnet (directed shark permit Form Number(s): None.
Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric holders consistent with the Type of Review: Regular submission
Administration. requirements of the Atlantic large whale (extension of a currently approved
[FR Doc. 2016–13568 Filed 6–7–16; 8:45 am] take reduction plan requirements at 50 information collection).
BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P CFR 229.39.(h)) vessels. In addition to Affected Public: Businesses or other
VMS, pelagic longline vessels are also for-profit organizations; individuals or
required to have electronic monitoring households; State, Local, or Tribal
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE systems to monitor catch and account government.
for bluefin tuna harvest and discards. Estimated Number of Respondents:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric The National Marine Fisheries Service 311.
Administration (NMFS) Office of Law Enforcement Estimated Time per Response: Four
(OLE) monitors fleet adherence to gear- hours for initial VMS installation; 5
Proposed Information Collection;
and time-area restrictions with VMS minutes per VMS initial activation
Comment Request; Electronic
position location data. Gear restricted checklist; 2 minutes per VMS hail-out/
Monitoring Systems and Vessel
areas and time-area closures are hail-in declaration; 6 hours for
Monitoring Systems (VMS) for Atlantic
important tools for Atlantic HMS electronic monitoring installation; 5
Highly Migratory Species (HMS)
management that have been minutes for VMS pelagic longline
AGENCY: National Oceanic and implemented to reduce bycatch of bluefin tuna catch reporting;15 minutes
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), juvenile swordfish, sea turtles, and for VMS purse seine bluefin tuna catch
Commerce. bluefin tuna, among other species. records; 1 minute for dockside review of
Electronic monitoring data from the
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ACTION: Notice. bluefin tuna catch records previously
pelagic longline fleet includes bluefin submitted via VMS; 2 hours for
SUMMARY: The Department of tuna discard and harvest information. electronic monitoring data retrieval.
Commerce, as part of its continuing These data are used by NMFS to Estimated Total Annual Burden
effort to reduce paperwork and accurately monitor bluefin tuna catch by Hours: 20,402.
respondent burden, invites the general the pelagic longline fleet, to ensure Estimated Total Annual Cost to
public and other Federal agencies to compliance with Individual Bluefin Public: $389,416 in recordkeeping/
take this opportunity to comment on Quota (IBQ) limits and requirements, reporting costs.
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| Dates | See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for location of the electronic version of the draft NCMS and webinar date. | |
| Contact | Sasha Pryborowski, ([email protected], 301-713-2702 x 111) or, Ashley Chappell ([email protected], 301-713-2702 x 110). | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 36892 |
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