81 FR 90375 - John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System; Availability of Final Revised Maps for Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 240 (December 14, 2016)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 240 (December 14, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 240 (Wednesday, December 14, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 90375-90377] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30050] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-HQ-ES-2016-N202; FF09E15000-FXES111609B0000-178] John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System; Availability of Final Revised Maps for Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) requires the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to review the maps of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) at least once every 5 years and make any minor and technical modifications to the boundaries of the CBRS as are necessary to reflect changes that have occurred in the size or location of any CBRS unit as a result of natural forces. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has conducted this review and has prepared final revised maps for 14 CBRS units in Louisiana, all units in Puerto Rico, and all units in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The maps were produced by the Service in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and in consultation with the appropriate Federal, State, and local officials. This notice announces the findings of the Service's review and the availability of final revised maps for 121 CBRS units. The final revised maps for these CBRS units, dated November 15, 2016, are the official controlling CBRS maps for these areas. DATES: Changes to the CBRS depicted on the final revised maps, dated November 15, 2016, become effective on December 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: For information about how to get copies of the maps or where to go to view them, see the Availability of Final Maps and Related Information section below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Niemi, Coastal Barriers Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Program, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: ES, Falls Church, VA 22041; (703) 358- 2071 (telephone); or [email protected] (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Background information on the CBRA (16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and the CBRS, as well as information on the digital conversion effort and the methodology used to produce the revised maps, can be found in a notice the Service published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2013 (78 FR 53467). However, there is one deviation from the methodology described in the 2013 notice. The Service was unable to obtain aerial imagery to serve as the CBRS base map for several areas in Puerto Rico that both meets the standards described in the 2013 notice (i.e., generally less than 5 years old, 1 meter per pixel resolution or better, orthorectified, and available free of charge) and is also free from cloud cover. In these cases (affecting eight CBRS maps in Puerto Rico), the Service substituted 2013 U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute topographic quadrangles for aerial imagery. For information on how to access the final revised maps, see the Availability of Final Maps and Related Information section below. Announced Map Modifications This notice announces modifications to the maps for several CBRS units in Louisiana, all units in Puerto Rico, and all units in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most of the modifications were made to reflect changes to the CBRS units as a result of natural forces (e.g., erosion and accretion). The CBRA requires the Secretary to review the CBRS maps at least once every 5 years and make, in consultation with the appropriate Federal, State, and local officials, any minor and technical modifications to the boundaries of the CBRS as are necessary to reflect changes that have occurred in the size or location of any CBRS unit as a result of natural forces (16 U.S.C. 3503(c)). The Service's review resulted in a set of 65 final revised maps, dated November 15, 2016, depicting a total of 121 CBRS units. The set of maps includes 31 maps for 14 CBRS units located in Louisiana; 28 maps for 70 CBRS units located in Puerto Rico; and 6 maps for 37 CBRS units located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Service found that a total of 41 of the 121 units reviewed had experienced changes in their size or location as a result of natural forces since they were last mapped. The Service is specifically notifying the following stakeholders concerning the availability of the final revised maps: The Chair and Ranking Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources; the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; the members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the affected areas; the Governors of the affected areas; the local elected officials of the affected areas; and other appropriate Federal, State, and local agency officials. Consultation With Federal, State, and Local Officials The CBRA requires consultation with the appropriate Federal, State, and local officials (stakeholders) on the proposed CBRS boundary modifications to reflect changes that have occurred in the size or location of any CBRS unit as a result of natural forces (16 U.S.C. 3503(c)). The Service fulfilled this requirement by holding a 30-day comment period on the draft maps (dated July 8, 2016) for Federal, State, and local stakeholders, from October 11, 2016, through November 10, 2016. This comment period was announced in a notice published in the Federal Register (81 FR 70130) on October 11, 2016. Formal notification of the comment period was provided via letters to approximately 110 stakeholders, including the Chair and Ranking Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources; the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; the members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the affected areas; the Governors of the affected areas; the local elected officials of the affected areas; and other appropriate Federal, State, and local agency officials. No comments were received during the comment period. No Changes to Draft Maps The Service made no changes to the CBRS boundaries depicted on the draft maps dated July 8, 2016, as a result of the fall 2016 comment period (October 11, 2016; 81 FR 70130). The CBRS boundaries depicted on the final revised maps, dated November 15, 2016, are identical to the CBRS boundaries depicted on the draft revised maps dated July 8, 2016. Summary of Modifications to the CBRS Boundaries Below is a summary of the changes depicted on the final revised maps dated November 15, 2016. Louisiana The Service's review found 6 of the 14 CBRS units in Louisiana that are included in this review (Units LA-03P, LA-04P, LA-05P, LA-07, LA- 08P, LA-09, LA-10, S01, S01A, S02, S08, S09, [[Page 90376]] S10, and S11) have changed due to natural forces. The remaining seven Louisiana CBRS units not included in this review (Units LA-01, LA-02, S03, S04, S05, S06, and S07) were remapped and referenced in notices the Service published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2015 (80 FR 71826) and March 14, 2016 (81 FR 13407). The six CBRS units that have changed are: LA-03P: CHANDELEUR ISLANDS UNIT. A portion of the western boundary of the unit has been moved westward to account for the migration of the Chandeleur Islands and to include associated shoals within the unit. In some places, the boundary has been generalized due to a lack of remaining features in the area. LA-05P: MARSH ISLAND/RAINEY UNIT. The northern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for wetland erosion along Vermilion Bay and West Cote Blanche Bay. The eastern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for wetland erosion along East Cote Blanche Bay. Due to the significant rate of erosion in this area, some of the boundaries have been generalized. LA-10: CALCASIEU PASS UNIT. A portion of the northern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for wetland erosion along West Cove. Due to the significant rate of erosion in this area, some of the boundaries have been generalized. S01: BASTIAN BAY COMPLEX. Portions of the eastern and northern boundary of the unit have been modified and generalized due to wetland loss along Bay Jacques, Fleur Pond, Pipeline Canal, Scofield Bay, and Shell Island Bay. The western boundary coincident with Unit S01A has been moved eastward to account for accretion at the eastern end of an unnamed island between Bay Joe Wise and the Gulf of Mexico. S01A: BAY JOE WISE COMPLEX. The eastern boundary coincident with Unit S01 has been moved eastward to account for accretion at the eastern end of an unnamed island between Bay Joe Wise and the Gulf of Mexico. The western boundary of the unit has been modified to account for the northward migration of an unnamed island between Bay Cheniere Ronquille and the Gulf of Mexico. S10: MERMENTAU RIVER UNIT. A portion of the eastern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for shoreline erosion along the Gulf of Mexico near Beach Prong. The southern boundary of the excluded area at the western end of the unit has been modified to account for shoreline erosion along the Gulf of Mexico. Puerto Rico The Service's review found 22 of the 70 CBRS units in Puerto Rico have changed due to natural forces. Maps for the following CBRS units in Puerto Rico are depicted on U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangles instead of aerial imagery: PR-07, PR-09P, PR-10, PR-45P, PR-49P, PR-61, PR-63P, PR-64P, and PR-65P. PR-07: LAGUNA AGUAS PRIETAS UNIT. A portion of the excluded area boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline along Laguna Aguas Prietas and the Atlantic Ocean. PR-09P: RIO FAJARDO UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-10: PUNTA BARRANCAS UNIT. The northern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-16P: PUERTO DEL MANGLAR UNIT. A portion of the eastern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/ fastland interface. PR-17P: ENSENADA SOMBE UNIT. A portion of the western boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along the shoreline of Ensenada Sombe. Portions of the northeastern boundary were modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline of an unnamed ponding area. PR-18P: CAYO ALGODONES UNIT. A portion of the northern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along an unnamed channel. A portion of the northeastern boundary has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves of Bosque Estatal De Ceiba. PR-40: PUNTA TUNA UNIT. A portion of the northwestern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-41: RIO MAUNABO UNIT. The western lateral boundary of the unit has been extended to clarify the extent of the unit. No modifications were made to the boundaries of this unit as a result of changes due to natural forces. PR-45P: BAHIA DE JOBOS UNIT. A portion of the northwestern landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves of Mar Negro. PR-49P: PUNTA AGUILA UNIT. A portion of the northwestern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline along an unnamed bay. PR-55: ISLA DEL FRIO UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline along the Caribbean Sea. PR-56: PUNTA CABULLONES UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-61: ENSENADA LAS PARDAS UNIT. The landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-63P: CAYO DON LUIS UNIT. The northeastern portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along the shoreline of an unnamed ponding area. PR-64P: BAHIA MONTALVA UNIT. A portion of the northeastern landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along the shoreline of Bahia Montalva. Portions of the northwest and northeast landward boundary have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. Portions of the excluded area boundary have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/fastland interface along Isla Matei. PR-65P: ISLA CUEVA/GUAYACAN UNIT. Portions of the northeastern and northwestern landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-66: CABO ROJO UNIT. A portion of the northeastern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline of an unnamed lake. PR-67P: BAHIA DE BOQUERON UNIT. A portion of the northwestern landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline along Laguna Guaniquilla. A portion of the southeastern boundary has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along the shoreline of an island located in the channel of Ca[ntilde]o Boquer[oacute]n. PR-69: PUNTA CARENERO UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/fastland interface. PR-83: TORTUGUERO UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/fastland interface. Portions of the boundary have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along the shoreline of Laguna Tortuguero. PR-84: PUNTA GARZA UNIT. A portion of the western boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the mangroves. PR-86P: PUNTA SALINAS UNIT. A portion of the northern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the shoreline along Bah[iacute]a Toa. PR-87: PUNTA VACIA TALEGA UNIT. A portion of the southwestern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of Canal Blasina. A portion of the southern boundary has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/fastland interface. [[Page 90377]] U.S. Virgin Islands The Service's review found 13 of the 37 CBRS units in the U.S. Virgin Islands have changed due to natural forces. VI-01: RUST UP TWIST UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/fastland interface. The western lateral boundary has been extended offshore to clarify the extent of the unit. VI-02: SALT RIVER BAY UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the wetland/fastland interface. VI-03: ALTONA LAGOON UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the wetland/fastland interface. VI-06: ROBIN BAY UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline along an unnamed salt pond. VI-09: KRAUSE LAGOON UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the wetland/fastland interface. The eastern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred along Krause Lagoon Channel. VI-10: LONG POINT UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for shoreline erosion along Long Point Bay. VI-11: WESTEND SALTPOND UNIT. A portion of the northeastern boundary of the unit has been modified to account for shoreline erosion along Westend Saltpond. VI-11P: WESTEND SALTPOND UNIT. Offshore boundaries have been added at the western end of the unit to clarify the extent of the unit. The eastern lateral boundary has been extended offshore to clarify the extent of the unit. No modifications were made to the boundaries of this unit as a result of changes due to natural forces. VI-12P: CINNAMON BAY UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to account for shoreline erosion along Cinnamon Bay. VI-13P: MAHO BAY UNIT. A portion of the landward boundary of the unit has been modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the wetland/fastland interface. VI-15P: LEINSTER BAY UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for shoreline erosion along Leinster Bay and natural changes that have occurred in the wetland/ fastland interface. VI-19P: RAM HEAD UNIT. Lateral offshore boundaries have been added to the eastern and western ends of the unit to clarify the extent of the unit. No modifications were made to the boundaries of this unit as a result of changes due to natural forces. VI-27: LIMESTONE BAY UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit were modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the marsh adjacent to Limestone Bay. VI-29: MAGENS BAY UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline along Magens Bay. VI-32: VESSUP BAY UNIT. An offshore boundary has been added to the unit in Vessup Bay to clarify the extent of the unit. No modifications were made to the boundaries of this unit as a result of changes due to natural forces. VI-34: JERSEY BAY UNIT. Portions of the landward boundary of the unit have been modified to account for natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the shoreline and wetland/fastland interface. The eastern lateral boundary has been extended offshore to clarify the extent of the unit. Availability of Final Maps and Related Information The final revised maps dated November 15, 2016, and digital boundary data can be accessed and downloaded from the Service's Web site at http://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/habitat-conservation/Coastal.html. The digital boundary data are available for reference purposes only. The digital boundaries are best viewed using the base imagery to which the boundaries were drawn; this information is printed in the title block of the maps. The Service is not responsible for any misuse or misinterpretation of the digital boundary data. Interested parties may also contact the Service individual identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to make arrangements to view the final maps at the Service's Headquarters office. Interested parties who are unable to access the maps via the Service's Web site or at the Service's Headquarters office may contact the Service individual identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, and reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure the individual's ability to view the maps. Gina Shultz, Acting Assistant Director for Ecological Services. [FR Doc. 2016-30050 Filed 12-13-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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Dated: December 1, 2016. Background Chair and Ranking Member of the
Genger Charles, Background information on the CBRA Senate Committee on Environment and
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for (16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and the CBRS, Public Works; the members of the
Housing. as well as information on the digital Senate and House of Representatives for
[FR Doc. 2016–29757 Filed 12–13–16; 8:45 am] conversion effort and the methodology the affected areas; the Governors of the
BILLING CODE 4210–67–P used to produce the revised maps, can affected areas; the local elected officials
be found in a notice the Service of the affected areas; and other
published in the Federal Register on appropriate Federal, State, and local
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR August 29, 2013 (78 FR 53467). agency officials.
However, there is one deviation from Consultation With Federal, State, and
Fish and Wildlife Service the methodology described in the 2013 Local Officials
[FWS–HQ–ES–2016–N202; FF09E15000– notice. The Service was unable to obtain The CBRA requires consultation with
FXES111609B0000–178] aerial imagery to serve as the CBRS base the appropriate Federal, State, and local
map for several areas in Puerto Rico that officials (stakeholders) on the proposed
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier both meets the standards described in
Resources System; Availability of Final CBRS boundary modifications to reflect
the 2013 notice (i.e., generally less than changes that have occurred in the size
Revised Maps for Louisiana, Puerto 5 years old, 1 meter per pixel resolution
Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands or location of any CBRS unit as a result
or better, orthorectified, and available of natural forces (16 U.S.C. 3503(c)). The
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, free of charge) and is also free from Service fulfilled this requirement by
Interior. cloud cover. In these cases (affecting holding a 30-day comment period on
eight CBRS maps in Puerto Rico), the the draft maps (dated July 8, 2016) for
ACTION: Notice of availability.
Service substituted 2013 U.S. Geological Federal, State, and local stakeholders,
SUMMARY: The Coastal Barrier Resources Survey 7.5-minute topographic from October 11, 2016, through
Act (CBRA) requires the Secretary of the quadrangles for aerial imagery. November 10, 2016. This comment
Interior (Secretary) to review the maps For information on how to access the
period was announced in a notice
of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier final revised maps, see the Availability
published in the Federal Register (81
Resources System (CBRS) at least once of Final Maps and Related Information
FR 70130) on October 11, 2016.
every 5 years and make any minor and section below. Formal notification of the comment
technical modifications to the Announced Map Modifications period was provided via letters to
boundaries of the CBRS as are necessary approximately 110 stakeholders,
to reflect changes that have occurred in This notice announces modifications
including the Chair and Ranking
the size or location of any CBRS unit as to the maps for several CBRS units in
Member of the House of Representatives
a result of natural forces. The U.S. Fish Louisiana, all units in Puerto Rico, and
Committee on Natural Resources; the
and Wildlife Service (Service) has all units in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most
Chair and Ranking Member of the
conducted this review and has prepared of the modifications were made to
Senate Committee on Environment and
final revised maps for 14 CBRS units in reflect changes to the CBRS units as a
Public Works; the members of the
Louisiana, all units in Puerto Rico, and result of natural forces (e.g., erosion and
Senate and House of Representatives for
all units in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The accretion). The CBRA requires the
the affected areas; the Governors of the
maps were produced by the Service in Secretary to review the CBRS maps at
affected areas; the local elected officials
partnership with the Federal Emergency least once every 5 years and make, in
of the affected areas; and other
Management Agency (FEMA) and in consultation with the appropriate
appropriate Federal, State, and local
consultation with the appropriate Federal, State, and local officials, any
agency officials. No comments were
Federal, State, and local officials. This minor and technical modifications to
received during the comment period.
notice announces the findings of the the boundaries of the CBRS as are
Service’s review and the availability of necessary to reflect changes that have No Changes to Draft Maps
final revised maps for 121 CBRS units. occurred in the size or location of any The Service made no changes to the
The final revised maps for these CBRS CBRS unit as a result of natural forces CBRS boundaries depicted on the draft
units, dated November 15, 2016, are the (16 U.S.C. 3503(c)). maps dated July 8, 2016, as a result of
official controlling CBRS maps for these The Service’s review resulted in a set the fall 2016 comment period (October
areas. of 65 final revised maps, dated 11, 2016; 81 FR 70130). The CBRS
November 15, 2016, depicting a total of boundaries depicted on the final revised
DATES: Changes to the CBRS depicted on
121 CBRS units. The set of maps maps, dated November 15, 2016, are
the final revised maps, dated November
includes 31 maps for 14 CBRS units identical to the CBRS boundaries
15, 2016, become effective on December
located in Louisiana; 28 maps for 70 depicted on the draft revised maps
14, 2016.
CBRS units located in Puerto Rico; and dated July 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For information about how 6 maps for 37 CBRS units located in the
to get copies of the maps or where to go U.S. Virgin Islands. The Service found Summary of Modifications to the CBRS
to view them, see the Availability of that a total of 41 of the 121 units Boundaries
Final Maps and Related Information reviewed had experienced changes in Below is a summary of the changes
section below. their size or location as a result of depicted on the final revised maps
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: natural forces since they were last
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
dated November 15, 2016.
Katie Niemi, Coastal Barriers mapped.
Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife The Service is specifically notifying Louisiana
Service, Ecological Services Program, the following stakeholders concerning The Service’s review found 6 of the 14
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: ES, Falls the availability of the final revised CBRS units in Louisiana that are
Church, VA 22041; (703) 358–2071 maps: The Chair and Ranking Member included in this review (Units LA–03P,
(telephone); or CBRA@fws.gov (email). of the House of Representatives LA–04P, LA–05P, LA–07, LA–08P, LA–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee on Natural Resources; the 09, LA–10, S01, S01A, S02, S08, S09,
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U.S. Virgin Islands VI–29: MAGENS BAY UNIT. Portions of ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
the landward boundary of the unit have been applications; request for comment.
The Service’s review found 13 of the modified to account for natural changes that
37 CBRS units in the U.S. Virgin Islands have occurred in the configuration of the SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
have changed due to natural forces. shoreline along Magens Bay. Wildlife Service, invite the public to
VI–01: RUST UP TWIST UNIT. Portions of VI–32: VESSUP BAY UNIT. An offshore comment on the following applications
the landward boundary of the unit have been boundary has been added to the unit in
for a permit to conduct activities
modified to reflect natural changes that have Vessup Bay to clarify the extent of the unit.
No modifications were made to the intended to enhance the survival of
occurred in the configuration of the wetland/
fastland interface. The western lateral boundaries of this unit as a result of changes endangered species. With some
boundary has been extended offshore to due to natural forces. exceptions, the Endangered Species Act
clarify the extent of the unit. VI–34: JERSEY BAY UNIT. Portions of the of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits
VI–02: SALT RIVER BAY UNIT. Portions landward boundary of the unit have been certain activities that may impact
of the landward boundary of the unit have modified to account for natural changes that endangered and threatened species
been modified to reflect natural changes that have occurred in the configuration of the unless a Federal permit allows such
have occurred in the wetland/fastland shoreline and wetland/fastland interface. The activity. The Act also requires that we
interface. eastern lateral boundary has been extended
invite public comment before issuing
VI–03: ALTONA LAGOON UNIT. Portions offshore to clarify the extent of the unit.
of the landward boundary of the unit have these permits.
been modified to reflect natural changes that Availability of Final Maps and Related DATES: To ensure consideration, please
have occurred in the wetland/fastland Information send your written comments by January
interface. 13, 2017.
VI–06: ROBIN BAY UNIT. A portion of the The final revised maps dated
November 15, 2016, and digital ADDRESSES: Documents and other
landward boundary of the unit has been
modified to account for natural changes that boundary data can be accessed and information submitted with the
have occurred in the configuration of the downloaded from the Service’s Web site applications are available for review,
shoreline along an unnamed salt pond. at http://www.fws.gov/ecological- subject to the requirements of the
VI–09: KRAUSE LAGOON UNIT. A portion services/habitat-conservation/ Privacy Act and Freedom of Information
of the landward boundary of the unit has Coastal.html. The digital boundary data Act, by any party who submits a written
been modified to reflect natural changes that request for a copy of such documents to
have occurred in the wetland/fastland
are available for reference purposes
interface. The eastern boundary of the unit only. The digital boundaries are best the following office within 30 days of
has been modified to account for natural viewed using the base imagery to which the date of publication of this notice.
changes that have occurred along Krause the boundaries were drawn; this You may use one of the following
Lagoon Channel. information is printed in the title block methods to request hard copies or a CD–
VI–10: LONG POINT UNIT. A portion of of the maps. The Service is not ROM of the documents. Please specify
the landward boundary of the unit has been responsible for any misuse or the permit you are interested in by
modified to account for shoreline erosion number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX).
misinterpretation of the digital
along Long Point Bay. • Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov.
VI–11: WESTEND SALTPOND UNIT. A boundary data.
portion of the northeastern boundary of the Interested parties may also contact the Please refer to the respective permit
unit has been modified to account for Service individual identified in FOR number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX)
shoreline erosion along Westend Saltpond. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to make in the subject line of the message.
VI–11P: WESTEND SALTPOND UNIT. arrangements to view the final maps at • U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S.
Offshore boundaries have been added at the the Service’s Headquarters office. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box
western end of the unit to clarify the extent 25486–DFC, Denver, CO 80225.
Interested parties who are unable to
of the unit. The eastern lateral boundary has
access the maps via the Service’s Web • In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or
been extended offshore to clarify the extent
site or at the Service’s Headquarters Pickup: Call (719) 628–2670 to make an
of the unit. No modifications were made to
the boundaries of this unit as a result of office may contact the Service appointment during regular business
changes due to natural forces. individual identified in FOR FURTHER hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645,
VI–12P: CINNAMON BAY UNIT. A portion INFORMATION CONTACT, and reasonable Lakewood, CO 80228.
of the landward boundary of the unit has accommodations will be made to ensure FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
been modified to account for shoreline Kathy Konishi, Recovery Permits
the individual’s ability to view the
erosion along Cinnamon Bay.
VI–13P: MAHO BAY UNIT. A portion of maps. Coordinator, Ecological Services, (719)
the landward boundary of the unit has been 628–2670 (phone); permitsR6ES@
Gina Shultz, fws.gov (email).
modified to reflect natural changes that have
occurred in the configuration of the wetland/ Acting Assistant Director for Ecological
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
fastland interface. Services.
VI–15P: LEINSTER BAY UNIT. Portions of [FR Doc. 2016–30050 Filed 12–13–16; 8:45 am] Background
the landward boundary of the unit have been BILLING CODE 4333–15–P The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
modified to account for shoreline erosion
along Leinster Bay and natural changes that
prohibits certain activities with
have occurred in the wetland/fastland endangered and threatened species
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR unless authorized by a Federal permit.
interface.
VI–19P: RAM HEAD UNIT. Lateral offshore Fish and Wildlife Service The Act and our implementing
boundaries have been added to the eastern regulations in part 17 of title 50 of the
and western ends of the unit to clarify the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
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extent of the unit. No modifications were [FWS–R6–ES–2016–N173; provide for the issuance of such permits
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and require that we invite public
of changes due to natural forces.
VI–27: LIMESTONE BAY UNIT. Portions Endangered Species Recovery Permit comment before issuing permits for
of the landward boundary of the unit were Applications activities involving endangered species.
modified to reflect natural changes that have A permit granted by us under section
occurred in the configuration of the marsh AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the
adjacent to Limestone Bay. Interior. permittee to conduct activities with U.S.
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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 of availability. | |
| Dates | Changes to the CBRS depicted on the final revised maps, dated November 15, 2016, become effective on December 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Katie Niemi, Coastal Barriers Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Program, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: ES, Falls Church, VA 22041; (703) 358- 2071 (telephone); or [email protected] (email). | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 90375 |
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