81 FR 3818 - Public Land Order No. 7848; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7179, California
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)
Bureau of Land Management
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 3818-3819] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-01295] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCA930000 L14400000.ET0000; CACA 032220] Public Land Order No. 7848; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7179, California AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public Land Order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order No. 7179 for an additional 20-year period. The extension is necessary to continue protection of the seismic integrity of the University of California-Berkeley Seismic Observatory located in the Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou County which will expire on January 24, 2016, unless extended. DATES: This withdrawal extension is effective on January 25, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Price, United States Forest Service, Regional Office, R5, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, California 94592, 707-562-8963, or Elizabeth Easley, Bureau of Land Management California State Office (CA-930), Federal Building (Room W-1928), 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1886; 916-979-4673. Persons who use a [[Page 3819]] telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact either of the above individuals. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose for the extension of the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order No. 7179 is to continue protecting seismic monitoring instruments and the seismic integrity of the University of California-Berkeley Seismic Observatory, located on 45 acres of National Forest System land, from future mining activities that either disturb the seismic equipment or create seismic noise in the general area that would interfere with the accuracy of the seismograph. Order By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714, it is hereby ordered as follows: Public Land Order No. 7179 (61 FR 2137 (1996)) which withdrew 45 acres of National Forest System land from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws to protect the seismic integrity of the University of California-Berkeley Seismic Observatory, is hereby extended for an additional 20-year period. This withdrawal will expire on January 24, 2036, unless, as a result of a review conducted before the expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f), the Secretary determines that the withdrawal shall be further extended. Dated: January 10, 2016. Janice M. Schneider, Assistant Secretary--Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2016-01295 Filed 1-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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We are making available the final implemented to minimize and mitigate Although we describe potential actions
environmental assessment (EA) and the impacts of the importation and and consequences that could flow from
finding of no significant impact (FONSI) housing of these animals. We received each of the alternatives, we find there is
under the National Environmental more than 8,000 comments on the draft no basis to infer that any such effects,
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. EA; they may be found at http:// even viewed broadly, will be significant.
4321 et seq.) for an application www.regulations.gov in Docket No. Therefore, based on a review and
submitted by Dallas Zoo Management FWS–HQ–IA–2015–0157. evaluation of the information contained
for a permit to import up to 18 live in the EA, it is the Service’s
Proposed Action
African elephants (Loxadonta africana) determination that the issuance of a
from Swaziland. The elephants will be The proposed action is the issuance of permit authorizing the import of 18
housed at the Dallas Zoo, Dallas, Texas; a CITES permit by the Service for the African elephants from Swaziland will
Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas; importation of up to 18 African not have a significant effect on the
and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, elephants from Swaziland. The quality of the human environment
Nebraska. The requested permit would elephants are currently housed in an under the meaning of section 102(2)(c)
authorize the importation, under the enclosure at the Mkhaya Game Reserve, of the National Environmental Policy
Convention on International Trade in Swaziland. The elephants were removed Act of 1969 (as amended). As such, an
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and from Mkhaya Game Reserve and Hlane Environmental Impact Statement is not
Flora (CITES) (27 U.S.T. 1087), of up to National Park, Swaziland, due to required.
3 adult females, 3 subadult males, and overpopulation of elephants within the
12 subadult females. CITES is an two protected areas and the negative Authority
international treaty designed to regulate impact the elephants were having on the We provide this notice under NEPA
international trade in certain animal and vegetation and other wildlife species. and its implementing regulations (40
plant species that are affected by trade Big Game Parks (BPG), the delegated CFR 1506.6).
and are now, or potentially may authority responsible for
become, threatened with extinction. implementation of Swaziland’s Game Brenda Tapia,
These species are listed in the Act of 1953, has determined that the Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
Appendices to CITES, which are number of elephants in the two of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
available on the CITES Secretariat’s Web protected areas must be reduced.
site at http://www.cites.org. African [FR Doc. 2016–01226 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am]
Further, the reduction in the number of
elephants in Swaziland are listed in elephants within each of the protected BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
CITES Appendix I. The Service’s areas will facilitate BGP’s efforts to
regulations implementing CITES are increase the population of black
found at title 50 of the Code of Federal rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), a critically DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Regulations (CFR) in part 23. endangered species, within the two Bureau of Land Management
The African elephant is also classified protected areas.
as threatened under the U.S. [LLCA930000 L14400000.ET0000; CACA
Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 Alternatives 032220]
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), with a rule under We also considered two alternatives
section 4(d) of the ESA at 50 CFR to the proposed action: Public Land Order No. 7848; Extension
17.40(e). To import African elephants 1. No Action—No CITES import of Public Land Order No. 7179,
into the United States, ESA and CITES permit would be issued. According to California
requirements must be met. Pursuant to the applicant and BGP, the 18 elephants AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
the ESA section 4(d) rule for the African will not be returned to the two protected Interior.
elephant (50 CFR 17.40(e)(3)(i)), live areas. Instead, if importation is not
ACTION: Public Land Order.
elephants may be imported if all authorized, BGP has stated that they
requirements under Service regulations have no option but to cull the animals. SUMMARY: This order extends the
at 50 CFR part 13 (general permitting) 2. Issue a CITES import permit for a duration of the withdrawal created by
and 50 CFR part 23 (CITES) are met. reduced number of elephants—This Public Land Order No. 7179 for an
Issuance of a CITES import permit is alternative is similar to the Proposed additional 20-year period. The
categorically excluded under Action, in that the Service would issue extension is necessary to continue
Department of the Interior internal an import permit, but the number of protection of the seismic integrity of the
agency policy and procedures from elephants authorized for import would University of California–Berkeley
requiring completion of an EA under be reduced. This alternative could result Seismic Observatory located in the
NEPA (Departmental Manual Part 516, in some elephants being imported into Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou
Chapter 8.5(C)(1)). However, we decided the United States and housed at one or County which will expire on January 24,
to prepare an EA in this case to help more of the three zoos. However, 2016, unless extended.
ensure that we have conducted a according to the applicant and BGP, the
thorough review of all relevant factors DATES: This withdrawal extension is
elephants that are not imported into the
and potential impacts on the quality of United States would be culled. effective on January 25, 2016.
the human environment as envisioned FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
under NEPA. Finding of No Significant Impact Nathan Price, United States Forest
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We announced the availability of the The proposed action of issuing the Service, Regional Office, R5, 1323 Club
draft EA in a notice published in the import permit for the 18 elephants is the Drive, Vallejo, California 94592, 707–
Federal Register on October 22, 2015 preferred action. As evaluated in the 562–8963, or Elizabeth Easley, Bureau
(80 FR 64008). The EA considered the EA, the proposed action is not expected of Land Management California State
direct, indirect, and cumulative effects to result in significant effects to the Office (CA–930), Federal Building
of the importation of up to 18 live human environment within the meaning (Room W–1928), 2800 Cottage Way,
elephants from Swaziland, including of NEPA and the regulations of the Sacramento, California 95825–1886;
the measures that would be Council on Environmental Quality. 916–979–4673. Persons who use a
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telecommunications device for the deaf SUMMARY: Following receipt of an investigation, contact William Gearhart
(TDD) may call the Federal Information amended request on January 12, 2016, of the Commission’s Office of the
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 from the United States Trade General Counsel (202–205–3091 or
to contact either of the above Representative (USTR), the U.S. william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media
individuals. The FIRS is available 24 International Trade Commission should contact Margaret O’Laughlin,
hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a (Commission) has expanded the scope Office of External Relations (202–205–
message or question with the above of investigation No. 332–556, 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov).
individual. You will receive a reply Generalized System of Preferences: Hearing-impaired individuals may
during normal business hours. Possible Modifications, 2015 Review, to obtain information on this matter by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The include five additional HTS statistical
contacting the Commission’s TDD
purpose for the extension of the reporting numbers relating to certain
terminal at 202–205–1810. General
duration of the withdrawal created by handbags and travel goods products:
4202.92.30.20; 4202.92.30.31; information concerning the Commission
Public Land Order No. 7179 is to may also be obtained by accessing its
continue protecting seismic monitoring 4202.92.30.91; 4202.92.90.26; and
4202.92.90.60. The USTR asked that the Web site (http://www.usitc.gov). Persons
instruments and the seismic integrity of with mobility impairments who will
the University of California–Berkeley Commission provide its advice as to the
probable economic effect on total U.S. need special assistance in gaining access
Seismic Observatory, located on 45
imports, U.S. industries producing like to the Commission should contact the
acres of National Forest System land,
or directly competitive articles, and on Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
from future mining activities that either
disturb the seismic equipment or create U.S. consumers of the elimination of
Background
seismic noise in the general area that U.S. import duties on these five articles
would interfere with the accuracy of the for all beneficiary developing countries The Commission initially instituted
seismograph. under the GSP program, least-developed this investigation in response to a
beneficiary developing countries request letter from the USTR dated
Order (LDBDCs), beneficiary developing December 30, 2015. The Commission
By virtue of the authority vested in countries of the African Growth and published notice of institution of this
the Secretary of the Interior by Section Opportunity Act (AGOA), and both investigation and the scheduling of a
204 of the Federal Land Policy and LDBDCs and AGOA beneficiary
public hearing in the Federal Register
Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. developing countries combined under
on January 19, 2016 (81 FR 2904). As
1714, it is hereby ordered as follows: the GSP program. In his January 12,
previously announced, the public
Public Land Order No. 7179 (61 FR 2016 letter, the USTR also requested
that the Commission provide its advice hearing in this investigation will be held
2137 (1996)) which withdrew 45 acres on February 24, 2016, and it will
of National Forest System land from with respect to whether like or directly
competitive products were being include the articles covered by the five
location and entry under the United
produced in the United States on additional HTS statistical reporting
States mining laws, but not from leasing
January 1, 1995 for these additional 5 numbers as well as the articles
under the mineral leasing laws to
protect the seismic integrity of the articles as well as for all of the products described in the January 19, 2016
University of California–Berkeley being considered for addition to and notice. The deadlines for filing requests
Seismic Observatory, is hereby extended removal from the list of GSP-eligible to appear at the public hearing
for an additional 20-year period. This products listed in Tables A and B of the (February 1, 2016), pre-hearing briefs
withdrawal will expire on January 24, Annex to the December 30, 2015 request and statements (February 3, 2016), post-
2036, unless, as a result of a review letter. hearing briefs and all other written
conducted before the expiration date ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, submissions in this investigation
pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal including the Commission’s hearing (February 29, 2016) remain the same as
Land Policy and Management Act of rooms, are located in the United States previously announced. All other
1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f), the Secretary International Trade Commission information in the January 19, 2016,
determines that the withdrawal shall be Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, notice remains the same, including with
further extended. DC. All written submissions should be respect to the procedures relating to the
Dated: January 10, 2016.
addressed to the Secretary, United filing of written submissions and the
States International Trade Commission, submission of confidential business
Janice M. Schneider,
500 E Street SW., Washington, DC information.
Assistant Secretary—Land and Minerals 20436. The public record for this
Management.
investigation may be viewed on the The Commission expects to transmit
[FR Doc. 2016–01295 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am]
Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) its report to the USTR by April 28, 2016,
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P at http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/ the date indicated in the earlier notice).
edis.htm. By order of the Commission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issued: January 19, 2016.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Information specific to this investigation Lisa R. Barton,
COMMISSION
may be obtained from Mahnaz Khan, Secretary to the Commission.
[Investigation No. 332–556] Project Leader, Office of Industries [FR Doc. 2016–01267 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am]
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
(202–205–2046 or mahnaz.khan@
Generalized System of Preferences: BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
usitc.gov), Jessica Pugliese, Deputy
Possible Modifications, 2015 Review Project Leader, Office of Industries
AGENCY: United States International (202–205–3064 or jessica.pugliese@
Trade Commission. usitc.gov), or Cynthia Foreso, Technical
Advisor, Office of Industries (202–205–
ACTION: Expansion of scope of the
3348 or cynthia.foreso@usitc.gov). For
investigation.
information on the legal aspects of this
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| Dates | This withdrawal extension is effective on January 25, 2016. | |
| Contact | Nathan Price, United States Forest Service, Regional Office, R5, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, California 94592, 707-562-8963, or Elizabeth Easley, Bureau of Land Management California State Office (CA-930), Federal Building (Room W-1928), 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1886; 916-979-4673. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact either of the above individuals. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. | |
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