Federal Register Vol. 82, No.123,

At the Board meeting scheduled on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 12, 2017, the Access Board will consider the following agenda items:

Members of the public can provide comments either in-person or over the telephone during the final 15 minutes of the Board meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Any individual interested in providing comment is asked to pre-register by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Access Board meeting—Public Comment” with your name, organization, state, and topic of comment included in the body of your email. All emails to register for public comment must be received by Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Registered commenters will be provided with a call-in number and passcode before the meeting. Commenters will be called on in the order by which they pre-registered. Due to time constraints, each commenter is limited to two minutes. Commenters on the telephone will be in a listen-only capacity until they are called on.

All meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. An assistive listening system, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), and sign language interpreters will be available at the Board meeting and committee meetings.

Persons attending Board meetings are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the comfort of other participants (see www.access-board.gov/the-board/policies/fragrance-free-environment for more information).

You may view the Wednesday, July 12, 2017 meeting through a live webcast from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at: www.access-board.gov/webcast.

Under the provisions of Public Law 94-171, as amended (Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 141(c)), the Director of the Census Bureau is required to provide the “officers or public bodies with initial responsibility for legislative apportionment or districting of each state . . .” with the opportunity to specify small geographic areas (e.g., voting districts, wards, and election precincts) for which they wish to receive decennial census population totals for the purpose of reapportionment and redistricting.

By April 1 of the year following the census, the Secretary is required to furnish those State officials or their designees with population counts for counties, cities, census blocks, and State-specified congressional districts, legislative districts, and voting districts.

In accordance with the provisions of Title 13, U.S.C. Section 141(c), and on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, the Director announces the commencement of Phase 2 of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program. The purpose of this notice is to provide further information on the commencement of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program, Phase 2—The Voting District Project. Future Federal Register notices will address the other phases of the 2020 Program.

The 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program was initially announced on July 15, 2014, in the Federal Register (79 FR 41258). This notice described the program that the Census Bureau proposed to adopt for the 2020 Census. As seen in the 1990, 2000, and 2010 censuses, the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program is partitioned into several phases. Phase 1: The Block Boundary Suggestion Project was announced in a Federal Register notice on June 26, 2015 (80 FR 36765). This notice described the procedures for the States to provide the Census Bureau with their suggestions for the 2020 Census tabulation block inventory.

Beginning in late summer of 2017, and by separate letter, the Census Bureau will invite each state to participate in Phase 2, the Voting District Project, through their previously designated liaison. This phase will include an opportunity to submit voting districts and then verify the submitted voting districts prior to release of the 2020 redistricting data tabulations in Phase 3. For each State responding by December 15, 2017, that wishes to participate in Phase 2, the Census Bureau will provide data from the Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system (MAF/TIGER), an optional software tool (Geographic Update Partnership Software (GUPS)), and the procedures necessary for each State to begin work on Phase 2. States are not required to use the GUPS; however, they are required to provide their Phase 2 submission to the Census Bureau electronically in Census Bureau specified formats. During the submission period, the Census Bureau will provide training in the use of the GUPS and assist the states in understanding the procedures necessary for processing files for their submission.

The Census Bureau will continue to communicate with each State to ensure they are well informed on the benefits of working with the Census Bureau towards a successful 2020 Census. In addition, the Redistricting Data Office will continue to work with each State to ensure they are prepared to participate in all phases of the Redistricting Data Program. Every State, regardless of their participation in Phase 1 or Phase 2, will receive the official redistricting data sets, as required by Public Law 94-171, in Phase 3 of the Redistricting Data Program.

The subject amendment to Permit No. 19425 is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).

Permit No. 19425, issued on July 31, 2015 (80 FR 52453), authorizes the permit holder to analyze marine mammal samples to study contaminant levels, specifically using fatty acid and table isotopes to examine diets and contaminant loads and how they are affected by climate change. Cetacean and pinniped tissue samples come from remote biopsy sampling, captured animals, and animals collected during subsistence harvests and originate in the United States, Canada, and Greenland/Denmark. No live animals are harassed or taken, lethally or otherwise, under the permit. The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to increase the number of samples from 50 per year to 300 per year, for both pinniped and cetacean species. The additional samples would increase the robustness of the analyses. The permit is valid through August 1, 2020.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: The 2014 Post-Election Voting Survey of Local Election Officials, OMB 0704-0125.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to fulfill the mandate of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA of 1986 [42 U.S.C. 1973ff]). UOCAVA requires a statistical analysis report to the President and Congress on the effectiveness of assistance under the Act, a statistical analysis of voter participation, and a description of State/Federal cooperation.

Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.

Annual Burden Hours: 300.

Number of Respondents: 900.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 900.

Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.

Frequency: On occasion.

UOCAVA requires the States to allow Uniformed Services personnel, their family members, and overseas citizens to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal offices. The Act covers members of the Uniformed Services and the merchant marine to include the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health Service and their eligible dependents, Federal civilian employees overseas, and overseas U.S. citizens not affiliated with the Federal Government. Local Election Officials (LEO) process voter registration and absentee ballot applications, send absentee ballots to voters, and receive and process the voted ballots in counties, cities, parishes, townships and other jurisdictions within the U.S. LEOs, independently and in relation to their respective State election officials, are often one of the most important pieces in the absentee voting process for UOCAVA citizens. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) conducts the post-election survey of Local Election Officials to evaluate the effectiveness of the overall absentee voting program. The information collected will be qualitative and will be used for overall program evaluation, management and improvement, and to compile the congressionally-mandated report to the President and Congress.

This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.

Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) is to examine and provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense independent advice and recommendations on innovative means to address future challenges in terms of integrated change to organizational structure and processes, business and functional concepts, and technology applications. The DIB focuses on (a) technology and capabilities, (b) practices and operations, and (c) people and culture.

Agenda: Discussion of the Board's revised Interim Recommendation to Establish a Global and Secure Repository for Data Collection, Sharing, and Analysis; updates from the Science & Technology (S&T) and Workforce Behavior & Culture (WBC) subcommittees on their current research; introduction of new topics for potential future recommendations; presentation on the Department's latest implementation efforts of DIB recommendations; and commentary from the public audience.

Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statutes and regulations (FACA, the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165) and the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wanting to receive a link to the live stream webcast should contact the Executive Director to register no later than five business days prior to the meeting, by email at [email protected].

Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact the Executive Director at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Written Statements: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the DIB about its approved agenda pertaining to this meeting or at any time regarding the DIB's mission. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Executive Director at [email protected]. Written comments that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting may be submitted at any time. However, if individual comments pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then such comments must be received in writing not later than July 7, 2017. The Executive Director will compile all written submissions received by the deadline and provide them to Board Members prior to the meeting. Comments received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the DIB until a later date.

Oral Section: Individuals wishing to make an oral statement to the DIB at the public meeting may be permitted to speak for up to three minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a request by email at [email protected] not later than July 7, 2017 for planning. Requests for oral comments should include a copy or summary of planned remarks for archival purposes. Individuals may also be permitted to submit a comment request at the public meeting; however, depending on the number of individuals requesting to speak, the schedule may limit participation. Webcast attendees will be provided instructions with the live stream link if they wish to submit comments during the open meeting.

Title, Associated Form and OMB Number: Certification of Non-Contributory TRICARE Supplemental Insurance Plan; OMB Control Number 0720-0044.

Type of Request: Reinstatement without change.

Number of Respondents: 1,500.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 1,500.

Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 250 hours.

Needs and Uses: Section 707 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 added section 1097c to Title 10. Section 1097c prohibits employers from offering financial or other incentives to certain TRICARE-eligible employees to not enroll in an employer-offered group health plan. In other words, employers may no longer offer TRICARE supplemental insurance plans as part of an employee benefit package. Employers may, however, offer TRICARE supplemental insurance plans as part of an employee benefit package provided the plan is not paid for in whole or in part by the employer and is not endorsed by the employer. When such TRICARE supplemental plans are offered, the employer must properly document that they did not provide any payment for the benefit nor receive any direct or indirect consideration or compensation for offering the benefit; the employer's only involvement is providing the administrative support. That certification will be provided upon request to the Department of Defense.

Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; individuals or households.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Require to obtain or retain benefits.

OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Stephanie Tatham.

Comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be emailed to Ms. Stephanie Tatham, DoD Desk Officer, at [email protected]. Please identify the proposed information collection by DoD Desk Officer and the Docket ID number and title of the information collection.

You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID number and title, by the following method:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, Docket ID number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick Licari.

Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Mr. Licari at WHS/ESD Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 03F09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100.

Title, Associated Form and OMB Number: Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254; OMB Control Number 0704-XXXX.

Type of Request: New.

Number of Respondents: 3,211.

Responses per Respondent: 10.13.

Annual Responses: 32,527.

Average Burden per Response: 70 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 37,948.67 hours.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement, authorized by the DoD 5220.22-R, “DoD Industrial Security Regulation,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, is necessary to provide security classification guidance to a U.S. contractor and any subcontractors in connection with a contract requiring access to classified information (hereinafter referred to as a “classified contract”). The DD Form 254, with its attachments, supplements, and incorporated references, is the principal authorized means for providing security classification guidance to a U.S. contractor in connection with a classified contract.

Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.

OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra.

Comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be emailed to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, DoD Desk Officer, at [email protected]. Please identify the proposed information collection by DoD Desk Officer and the Docket ID number and title of the information collection.

You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID number and title, by the following method:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, Docket ID number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick Licari.

Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Mr. Licari at WHS/ESD Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 03F09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100.

1. Background

Section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995, Public Law (Pub. L.) 103-337, as amended by section 1109 of the NDAA for FY 2000, Public Law 106-65, and section 1114 of the NDAA for FY 2001, Public Law 106-398, authorizes the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to conduct personnel demonstration projects at DoD laboratories designated as STRLs. All STRLs authorized by section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2010, Public Law 111-84, as well as any newly-designated STRLs authorized by SECDEF or future legislation may use the provisions described in this Federal Register Notice (FRN). STRLs implementing this flexibility must have an approved personnel management demonstration project plan published in a FRN and shall fulfill any collective bargaining obligations. Each STRL shall establish internal operating procedures as appropriate. The 15 current STRLs are:

Section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2015 establishes a new direct hire authority for students enrolled in a scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematics course of study at an accredited institution of higher education on a temporary or term basis. The purpose of this direct-hire authority is to provide a streamlined and accelerated hiring process that allows the STRLs to compete successfully with private industry for high-quality scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematics students for filling STRL scientific and engineering positions. This authority creates a unique student hiring authority for the STRL scientific and engineering positions: The STEM SSEP. Section 1104 of the NDAA for FY16 provides students appointed under the SSEP the opportunity for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent scientific or engineering position upon graduation from the applicable institution of higher education.

To effectively implement the SSEP, this FRN also:

1. Establishes SSEP student employment qualification standards, similar to the Pathways qualification standards, which will allow students appointed under this authority to be aligned to a pay band/grade commensurate with the highest level of education completed and/or prior experience.

2. Establishes a flexible length student term appointment, which will provide a mechanism for students appointed under the SSEP to remain on a term appointment until completion of their educational program. Absent this flexibility, SSEP appointees would be limited to a four-year appointment in accordance with 5 CFR 316.301.

Section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2015 permits the Department to waive subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, U.S Code (U.S.C.) (other than sections 3303 and 3328) when using the SSEP direct-hire authority. Section 1104 of the NDAA for FY 2016 permits the Department to waive provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, U.S.C. (other than sections 3303 and 3328) and provides for noncompetitive conversion of SSEP students. Appendix A lists the laws, rules, and regulations that require waivers to implement the authorities described in this FRN.

This direct-hire authority is expected to streamline the hiring and development of high-quality SSEP students pursuing bachelors or advanced degrees in STEM courses of study. This direct-hire and noncompetitive conversion authority enhances the STRLs' ability to compete with private industry by improving recruiting efforts; providing clear career tracks for STEM students from undergraduate through post-graduate school; and offering career progression opportunities for STEM students who join the STRL scientific and engineering workforce.

All DoD laboratories designated as STRLs under section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2010 and section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2015 (including any newly-designated STRLs authorized by SECDEF or by future legislation) with approved personnel management demonstration project plans published in FRNs may use the provisions described in this FRN.

All current STRL demonstration project plans are hereby amended to add the following:

STRLs may use the direct-hire authority authorized by section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2015 to appoint students pursuing bachelors or advanced degrees in STEM disciplines to temporary, term, flexible length student term, or, for those STRLs with modified term appointment authority, via modified term appointments. STRLs may use the authority authorized by section 1104 of the NDAA for FY 2016 to provide SSEP students noncompetitive conversion to permanent scientific or engineering positions upon graduation from the applicable institution of higher education provided the students meet all eligibility criteria and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification requirements for the position.

1. STEM positions are those positions described in the STRL FRN (Appendix B) or internal operating procedures in the Scientist and Engineer and/or Technical Career Paths. The positions not classified under the broad-banding structure will be identified in respective STRL internal operating procedures.

2. Institution of higher education is defined in sections 1001 and 1002 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

3. Qualified candidates are defined as students who:

(a) Are enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in a program of undergraduate or graduate instruction leading to a bachelor's or advanced degree in a (STEM) course of study at an institution of higher education as that term is defined in section B.2., and includes those enrolled in a 2-year university parallel (or equivalent) program designed specifically for transfer to a 4-year institution.

(b) Meet the minimum qualification standards for the position as described in Appendix C of this FRN or the specific STRL demonstration project qualification standards for the position to be filled.

4. “Employee” is defined by 5 U.S.C. 2105.

1. Use of this appointment authority must be consistent with merit system principles.

2. Student appointments authorized by section 1105 of the NDAA for 2015 may be term, modified term, flexible length student term or temporary. If students are appointed under existing term or modified term appointments because flexible length student term appointments are not available at the time of appointment, they may convert to the new flexible length student term appointment provided they were notified in writing at the time of the initial appointment of the possibility they may be converted at a later date.

3. Qualified candidates may be appointed to scientific and engineering student positions without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33, title 5, U.S.C. (other than sections 3303 and 3328).

4. Upon graduation from the applicable institution of higher education, successful candidates in section 2.II.C.3. may be noncompetitively converted to permanent scientific or engineering positions in the competitive service within the STRL without regard to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. chapter 33 (other than sections 3303 and 3328).

5. During each calendar year, each STRL may use this authority to appoint no more than (10) percent of the total number of scientific and engineering positions within the STRL that are filled at the close of the previous fiscal year.

6. Classification/Pay Bands/Career Tracks. This FRN authorizes the STRLs to establish separate pay band/career track level(s) or to modify existing pay band/career track level(s) and classification guidelines to accommodate students hired under this direct-hire authority. Specific details regarding student classification pay band/career track level(s) shall be included in the respective STRLs' internal operating procedures.

7. Temporary Appointments (Students). Temporary appointments are typically used for short-term use (e.g., summer employment), however, temporary appointments may be made for up to one year and may be extended provided the criteria for the student appointment continue to be met. An appointment after a break-in-service of three or more days shall count against the direct-hire allocation in section 2.II.C.5. Students may not be promoted while serving on the temporary appointment, but may be converted to a new appointment at a higher grade/band level provided the student meets the qualification requirements for the higher grade/band position. This conversion to a new appointment does not count against the direct-hire allocation in section 2.II.C.5.

8. Flexible Length Student Term Appointments (Students). A flexible length student term appointment authority is created for SSEP students appointed for a period of at least one year. The flexible length student term appointment will have no end date, but will expire 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study unless the human resources office has been notified via receipt of a Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent position. The eligibility criteria for the student appointment must continue to be met for the duration of the appointment. SSEP participants who complete one educational program and continue to meet the definition of “student” in section 2.II.B.3(a) while further pursuing their education are not counted against the direct-hire allocation in 2.II.C.5 as a new appointment.

(a) Promotion. Students may be promoted while serving on the flexible length student term appointment to a higher grade/band level provided the student meets the program and qualification requirements for the position.

9. SSEP participants must complete a probationary period in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1599e, or an approved STRL Lab Demo extended probationary period requirement, upon conversion to the competitive service. When an SSEP participant is converted directly from the SSEP to a permanent, competitive service position in a similar line of work without a break in service, time spent in the SSEP may be credited toward probationary period completion in accordance with title 5 CFR 315.802.

10. Documenting Personnel Actions (Students). Personnel actions for appointments of SSEP appointees are documented citing the first legal authority code (LAC)/legal authority as Z2U/Public Law 103-337. The second LAC/legal authority will be Z5CD/Direct-Hire Auth (STRL-Student), section 1105(1)(a)(3), Public Law 113-291, 12/19/2014.

11. Noncompetitive Conversion to Permanent Appointment. Students on temporary, term, or flexible length student term SSEP appointments may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent appointment at the discretion of the STRL director. The authority to convert the student to a permanent position may be further delegated in the STRL's internal operating procedures. These conversions do not count against the direct-hire allocation in 79 FR 43722, July 28, 2014, paragraph 2.II.B.4.

(a) Students employed under the SSEP may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent appointment upon graduation from the applicable institution of higher learning, provided the student meets all eligibility criteria and OPM qualification requirements for the STRL scientific or engineering position.

(b) The conversion request must be submitted to the human resources office within 120 days of completion of all degree requirements, but before the time-limited appointment expires.

(1) Time spent under a term or flexible length student term appointment shall count towards probationary period completion and career tenure. If the student was converted from a temporary to a term or flexible length student term appointment without a break in service of three days and was subsequently converted to a permanent position, the temporary time shall also count towards career tenure.

(2) Time spent under a temporary appointment, unless otherwise provided in section 2.II.C.11(b)(1), is not counted towards career tenure.

(3) SSEP students are subject to a probationary period as specified in section 2.II.C.9.

(4) The provisions of the career transition assistance programs in subparts B, F, and G of 5 CFR part 330 do not apply to the noncompetitive conversions.

(c) In cases where the STRL Director does not plan to convert the SSEP student to a permanent position, the SSEP's Flexible Length Student Term appointment may be terminated less than 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, subject to any applicable requirements of 5 U.S.C. chapter 75.

12. Documenting Personnel Actions (Noncompetitive Conversions). Personnel actions for noncompetitive conversions of SSEP participants to permanent appointments are documented citing the first legal authority code (LAC)/legal authority as Z2U/Public Law 103-337. The second LAC/legal authority will be Z5CE/Direct-Hire Auth (STRL-SSEP Conv), section 1104, Public Law 114-92, 11/25/2015.

13. Recruitment flexibilities.

(a) Tuition Assistance.

(1) Students may be eligible for tuition assistance. At the STRL Director's discretion, a student may be required to sign a written service agreement to continue in service for a period of up to three times the length of the time spent in training prior to accepting tuition assistance. The requirement for the length of the service obligation should be included in the respective STRL's internal operating procedures.

(2) A student who is eligible to continue employment for the duration of the obligated service and who does not fulfill the service obligation may be required to provide repayment. Pursuant to 5 CFR chapter 1, section 410.309(c).

(3) Expenses of training. Students hired under the SSEP may be paid travel expenses when the worksite is in a different geographic location than that of the student's academic institution. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4109(a)(2), these expenses may be paid each time the student returns to duty to the STRL. Procedures for paying these expenses shall be documented in the STRL's respective internal operating procedures.

(b) Pay Flexibilities.

(1) STRLs may use any applicable pay flexibilities (e.g., recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives under 5 CFR part 575; student loan repayments under 5 CFR part 537; and the superior qualifications and special needs pay setting authority and the maximum payable rate rule under 5 CFR part 531, subpart B, or demonstration project pay flexibilities). Procedures for paying these flexibilities shall be documented in the STRL's respective internal operating procedures.

(2) Relocation Incentive/Bonus. Students hired under the SSEP may receive a relocation incentive/bonus. The authority to pay relocation incentives is expanded to allow an STRL to pay an incentive each time the student returns to duty to the laboratory. This authority applies to all student positions in the STRLs and provides the ability to expand recruitment to top universities and incentivize mobility by paying additional expenses to students accepting employment outside of their geographic area. A relocation bonus may be paid when the worksite is in a different geographic location than that of the student's college and is intended to cover some or all of the student's living expenses while working in the STRL. Procedures for paying these incentives shall be documented in the STRLs internal operating procedures. This section provides all designated STRLs the authority to implement a relocation bonus similar to the authority granted to the AFRL in the Air Force Research Laboratory in 75 FR 53076.

1. Work Schedules. There are no limitations on the number of hours a student can work per week as long as all applicable laws and regulations governing overtime and hours of work are adhered to. Supervisors and students should agree on a schedule of school and work such that work responsibilities do not interfere unduly with the academic schedule and that completion of the educational program is accomplished.

2. Break in Program. STRL directors may use their discretion in either approving or denying a request for a break in program. This may be further delegated in the STRLs' internal operating procedures. A break in program is a period of time when the student is working but is unable to go to school, or is neither attending classes nor working.

3. Reduction in Force (RIF). Demonstration project students are covered by the RIF rules outlined in each STRL's FRN. Students serving under a temporary appointment are covered under Tenure Group 0 until completion of one year of continuous creditable civilian service. If the temporary appointment is extended for an additional year, then the tenure changes to Tenure Group 3. Students serving on a term appointment are covered under Tenure Group 3.

4. Termination.

(a) Temporary appointments expire upon the not-to-exceed date, unless extended.

(b) Flexible Length Student Term appointments for SSEP students expire 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, unless the human resources office has been notified that the student will be converted noncompetitively to a permanent position as described in paragraph 2.II.C.11.

(c) Individuals may retain eligibility for SSEP if they continue to meet the definition of a “student” (i.e., are enrolled in a qualifying academic program) as identified in Section 2.II.B.3 and meet any academic requirements specified by the employing STRL.

(d) Students may be terminated for reasons including, but not limited to, mission requirements, misconduct, poor performance (including academic), or suitability.

1. SSEP appointments. The number of appointments made in a calendar year may not exceed 10 percent of the total number of scientific and engineering positions in such STRL, to include Senior Executive Service, Senior Technical, Senior Scientific Technical Manager or above General Schedule (GS)-15, military, and students within the STRL that are filled as of the close of the fiscal year ending before the start of such calendar year.

2. When determining the number of appointments authorized, if the percentage of authorized positions does not equal a whole number, the STRL shall round down to the next lower number.

3. Any changes to these authorizations, such as (but not limited to) increasing the number of appointments allowed or extending/eliminating the sunset date, do not require additional FRN notification.

STRLs will provide information and data on the use of these direct-hire appointment authorities including numerical limitations, hires made, declinations, veterans hired, difficulties encountered, and/or recognized efficiencies when requested by the SECDEF, head of the Military Department, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering), or Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Civilian Personnel Policy).

PacRim Coal, LP, requested Corps authorization, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, to develop the Chuitna Coal Project (Project), which was comprised of three components; the mine site, the project infrastructure, and the marine port. The Project consisted of mining a 5,050-acre lease tract with coal reserves of approximately 300 million tons of sub-bituminous ultra-low sulfur coal. The Project, as proposed, would have resulted in the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into an approximate total of 2,550 acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, 26 miles of streams, and marine waters. Due to the potentially significant environmental effects associated with the Project, on January 4, 2011, the Corps issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS (76 FR 336). The EIS would have also assessed issues related to the Alaska Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act (ASCMCRA) permit, which governs all aspects of the coal mining operation and infrastructure. On November 2, 2016, the Corps administratively withdrew the PacRim Coal, LP application for the Project pending State of Alaska's completeness determination on the ASCMCRA application. A complete ASCMCRA application would have confirmed availability of the information required by the Corps to enable informed public comment and review of the DA permit application, and development of the EIS. On March 30, 2017, the applicant announced its decision to suspend pursuit of permitting efforts on the Project. Therefore, in accordance with Corps regulations at 33 CFR part 230, Appendix C(2) and 33 CFR part 325, Appendix B(g), the Corps is terminating the EIS process, and is withdrawing the January 4, 2011, notice of intent to prepare an EIS for the proposal.

Purpose of Program: The International Research and Studies (IRS) Program provides grants to institutions, public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.

The Department is authorized to invite applications for research, surveys, or studies and applications for instructional materials for an IRS competition. For FY 2017, however, the Department is inviting applications only for research, surveys, or studies.

Priorities: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii), these priorities are from regulations (34 CFR 660.1, 660.10, 660.32, and 660.34).

Absolute Priority: For FY 2017 and any subsequent year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applications from this competition, this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only applications that meet this priority.

This priority is:

Applications that propose research projects, surveys, or studies.

Competitive Preference Priorities: For FY 2017 and any subsequent year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applications from this competition, these priorities are competitive preference priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), we award an additional 5 points to an application, depending on how well the application meets one of these priorities.

These priorities are:

Competitive Preference Priority 1—Research Projects, Surveys, and Studies regarding U.S. School-based Dual Language Immersion Programs. (5 points)

Under this priority the Department gives competitive preference to research projects, studies, and surveys focused on Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs in U.S. preschool to grade 12 schools. For the purpose of this priority, a DLI program means a program that includes native English-speaking students and native speakers of a foreign language. The goals of DLI programs are to develop bilingualism/biliteracy, academic achievement, and cross-cultural competencies for all students. In DLI programs, students learn content through both their native language and the target language.1

Topics may include, but are not limited to, the effect of participation in DLI programs on student outcomes such as proficiency level in the second language or graduation or employment rates; the effectiveness of specific DLI approaches or models; the relationship between DLI instruction and learners' cognitive and problem-solving skills or achievement in other academic areas; the availability and articulation of DLI programming as students matriculate through the grade levels in their current school or at other educational institutions, and the effect of DLI programming on students' progress in the second language or on other outcomes; and contexts that may support successful adoption of DLI, among other topics.

Competitive Preference Priority 2—Research Projects, Surveys, and Studies on the Outcomes of International Education Programs for U.S. Postsecondary Education Students. (5 points)

Under this priority the Department gives competitive preference to research projects, surveys, and studies that focus on the outcomes of participation in and/or access to international education programs for students in the U.S. postsecondary education sector. Topics may include, but are not limited to: The relationship between participation in international education and students' persistence, completion, and/or academic and/or personal achievement in postsecondary education; underserved students' access to, and participation and success in international education; the impact of international education participation on career readiness and post-college employment outcomes; and international education and the development of global competence that contributes to economic competitiveness, among other topics.

For the purpose of this priority:

Global competence means the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and understanding of international issues, an appreciation of and ability to learn and work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, proficiency in foreign language(s), and skills to function productively in an interdependent world community. (“Global Competence is a 21st Century Imperative” (2010), National Education Association, Education Policy and Practice Department, Washington, DC).

International education means teaching and learning about other world regions. It is generally understood to include, but is not limited to, knowledge of other world regions, cultures, and global issues; proficiency in communicating in languages other than English; working in global or cross-cultural environments; critical thinking skills and the ability to apply them flexibly to world problems; and study abroad. A study abroad program might be a part of undergraduate or graduate training and occurs outside the student's home country. It could include experiential learning such as work, volunteering, non-credit internships, and directed travel, as long as these experiences are guided to a significant degree by learning goals. International education opportunities are designed to prepare American students to be contributing citizens, productive employees, and competent leaders in the interconnected world of the 21st century.2

Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125.

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99. (b) The OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485. (c) The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474. (d) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR parts 655 and 660.

Area of National Need: In accordance with section 601(c) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1121(c)), the Secretary has consulted with and received recommendations regarding national need for expertise in foreign language and world regions from the head officials of a wide range of Federal agencies. The Secretary has taken these recommendations into account and a list of foreign languages and world regions identified by the Secretary as areas of national need may be found on the following Web site: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/consultation-2014.pdf.

Type of Award: Discretionary grants.

Estimated Available Funds: $712,329.

Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications, we may make additional awards in FY 2018 from the list of unfunded applications from this competition.

Estimated Range of Awards: $40,000-$101,761 per year.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: $71,232 per year.

Maximum Award: The maximum award amount is $101,761. We will not consider any application that proposes a budget exceeding $101,761 for a single budget period of 12 months.

Estimated Number of Awards: 10.

Project Period: Up to 36 months.

1. Eligible Applicants: Public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions, and individuals.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not require cost sharing or matching.

1. Address To Request Application Package: Cheryl E. Gibbs, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E245, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-5690 or by email: [email protected].

If you use a TDD or a TTY, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this program. The IRS Program covers two types of applications, 84.017A-1 for research, surveys, and studies; and 84.017A-3 for instructional materials. For FY 2017, all potential applicants must submit applications under type 84.017A-1 for research, surveys, and studies because the Department will only consider applications for research, studies, and surveys.

Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application) is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. We recommend that you (1) limit the application narrative to no more than 30 pages and (2) use the following standards:

• A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.

• Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, reference citations, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, graphs, and screen shots.

• Use a font that is 12 point or larger.

• Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial.

The recommended page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or the abstract (follow the guidance provided in the application package for completing the abstract), the table of contents, the list of priority requirements, the resumes, the reference list, the letters of support, or the appendices. However, the recommended page limit does apply to all of Part III, the application narrative, including all text in charts, tables, figures, graphs, and screen shots.

3. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: June 28, 2017.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 14, 2017.

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to Other Submission Requirements in section IV of this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice.

4. Intergovernmental Review: This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.

5. Funding Restrictions: We specify unallowable costs in 34 CFR 660.40. We reference additional regulations outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

6. Data Universal Numbering System Number, Taxpayer Identification Number, and System for Award Management: To do business with the Department of Education, you must—

a. Have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);

b. Register both your DUNS number and TIN with the System for Award Management (SAM), the Government's primary registrant database;

c. Provide your DUNS number and TIN on your application; and

d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information while your application is under review by the Department and, if you are awarded a grant, during the project period.

You can obtain a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet at the following Web site: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A DUNS number can be created within one to two business days.

If you are a corporate entity, agency, institution, or organization, you can obtain a TIN from the Internal Revenue Service. If you are an individual, you can obtain a TIN from the Internal Revenue Service or the Social Security Administration. If you need a new TIN, please allow two to five weeks for your TIN to become active.

The SAM registration process can take approximately seven business days, but may take upwards of several weeks, depending on the completeness and accuracy of the data you enter into the SAM database. Thus, if you think you might want to apply for Federal financial assistance under a program administered by the Department, please allow sufficient time to obtain and register your DUNS number and TIN. We strongly recommend that you register early.

If you are currently registered with SAM, you may not need to make any changes. However, please make certain that the TIN associated with your DUNS number is correct. Also note that you will need to update your registration annually. This may take three or more business days.

Information about SAM is available at www.SAM.gov. To further assist you with obtaining and registering your DUNS number and TIN in SAM or updating your existing SAM account, we have prepared a SAM.gov Tip Sheet, which you can find at: http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/sam-faqs.html.

In addition, if you are submitting your application via Grants.gov, you must (1) be designated by your organization as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and (2) register yourself with Grants.gov as an AOR. Details on these steps are outlined at the following Grants.gov Web page: www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html.

7. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section.

a. Electronic Submission of Applications.

Applications for grants under the IRS Program, CFDA number 84.017A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.

You may access the electronic grant application for the IRS Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.017, not 84.017A).

Please note the following:

• When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation.

• Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not accept your application if it is received—that is, date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system—after 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date.

• The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov.

• You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this program to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov under News and Events on the Department's G5 system home page at www.G5.gov. In addition, for specific guidance and procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov, please refer to the Grants.gov Web site at: www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/apply-for-grants.html.

• You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format.

• You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: The Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications.

• You must upload any narrative sections and all other attachments to your application as files in a read-only, non-modifiable Portable Document Format (PDF). Do not upload an interactive or fillable PDF file. If you upload a file type other than a read-only, non-modifiable PDF (e.g., Word, Excel, WordPerfect, etc.) or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. Please note that this could result in your application not being considered for funding because the material in question—for example, the project narrative—is critical to a meaningful review of your proposal. For that reason it is important to allow yourself adequate time to upload all material as PDF files. The Department will not convert material from other formats to PDF. Additional, detailed information on how to attach files is in the application instructions.

• After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department. Grants.gov will also notify you automatically by email if your application met all the Grants.gov validation requirements or if there were any errors (such as submission of your application by someone other than a registered Authorized Organization Representative or inclusion of an attachment with a file name that contains special characters). You will be given an opportunity to correct any errors and resubmit, but you must still meet the deadline for submission of applications.

Once your application is successfully validated by Grants.gov, the Department will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send you an email with a unique PR/Award number for your application.

These emails do not mean that your application is without any disqualifying errors. While your application may have been successfully validated by Grants.gov, it must also meet the Department's application requirements as specified in this notice and in the application instructions. Disqualifying errors could include, for instance, failure to upload attachments in a read-only, non-modifiable PDF; failure to submit a required part of the application; or failure to meet applicant eligibility requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that your submitted application has met all of the Department's requirements.

• We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System: If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it.

If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice.

If you submit an application after 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that the problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. We will contact you after we determine whether your application will be accepted.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because—

• You do not have access to the Internet; or

• You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; and

• No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevents you from using the Internet to submit your application.

If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.

Address and mail or fax your statement to: Cheryl E. Gibbs, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E245, Washington, DC 20202-4260. FAX: (202) 453-5780.

Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.017A), LBJ Basement Level 1, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260.

You must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

We will not consider applications postmarked after the application deadline date.

c. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.017A), 550 12th Street SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260.

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

1. Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this program are from 34 CFR 655.31, 660.31, and 660.32, and are listed in the application package.

2. Review and Selection Process: We remind potential applicants that in reviewing applications in any discretionary grant competition, the Secretary may consider, under 34 CFR 75.217(d)(3), the past performance of the applicant in carrying out a previous award, such as the applicant's use of funds, achievement of project objectives, and compliance with grant conditions. The Secretary may also consider whether the applicant failed to submit a timely performance report or submitted a report of unacceptable quality.

In addition, in making a competitive grant award, the Secretary requires various assurances including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).

3. Risk Assessment and Special Conditions: Consistent with 2 CFR 200.205, before awarding grants under this program the Department conducts a review of the risks posed by applicants. Under 2 CFR 3474.10, the Secretary may impose special conditions and, in appropriate circumstances, high-risk conditions on a grant if the applicant or grantee is not financially stable; has a history of unsatisfactory performance; has a financial or other management system that does not meet the standards in 2 CFR part 200, subpart D; has not fulfilled the conditions of a prior grant; or is otherwise not responsible.

4. Integrity and Performance System: If you are selected under this competition to receive an award that over the course of the project period may exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $150,000), under 2 CFR 200.205(a)(2) we must make a judgment about your integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal awards—that is, the risk posed by you as an applicant—before we make an award. In doing so, we must consider any information about you that is in the integrity and performance system (currently referred to as the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)), accessible through SAM. You may review and comment on any information about yourself that a Federal agency previously entered and that is currently in FAPIIS.

Please note that if the total value of your currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from the Federal Government exceeds $10,000,000, the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 200, Appendix XII, require you to report certain integrity information to FAPIIS semiannually. Please review the requirements in 2 CFR part 200, Appendix XII, if this grant plus all the other Federal funds you receive exceed $10,000,000.

1. Award Notices: If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notification (GAN); or we may send you an email containing a link to access an electronic version of your GAN. We may notify you informally, also.

If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant.

3. Reporting: (a) If you apply for a grant under this competition, you must ensure that you have in place the necessary processes and systems to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170 should you receive funding under the competition. This does not apply if you have an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b).

(b) At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multiyear award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.

Performance reports for the IRS Program must be submitted electronically using the International Resource Information System (IRIS), the International and Foreign Language Education office's web-based reporting system. For information about the system and to view the reporting instructions, please go to http://iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/IRS.pdf.

(c) Under 34 CFR 75.250(b), the Secretary may provide a grantee with additional funding for data collection analysis and reporting. In this case the Secretary establishes a data collection period.

4. Performance Measures: The following performance measures have been established to assess the effectiveness of the IRS Program:

1. Percentage of IRS projects that are focused on improving or strengthening K-16 instruction in less commonly taught languages, area studies, or other international fields.

2. Percentage of IRS projects that are focused on the evaluation of the outcomes and effectiveness of Title VI-Fulbright-Hays International Education programs in addressing national needs.

3. Percentage of IRS projects that result in information from IRS studies, surveys, or research on language, area, and international studies being made available and accessible to the public.

4. The cost per IRS project that is focused on improving or strengthening K-16 instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.

5. Continuation Awards: In making a continuation award under 34 CFR 75.253, the Secretary considers, among other things: Whether a grantee has made substantial progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the project; Whether the grantee has expended funds in a manner that is consistent with its approved application and budget; and, if the Secretary has established performance measurement requirements, the performance targets in the grantee's approved application.

In making a continuation award, the Secretary also considers whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in its approved application, including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).

Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at: www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or PDF. To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site.

You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department.

EPA executed a Consent Decree with Sixteen major parties, the owner, twenty-one de minimis parties, and two Federal agencies that was entered on April 22, 2014, after public comment (the Consent Decree). The Consent Decree addressed the remedial design and remedial action at OU1 of the Site as well as de minimis settlement. EPA previously issued an administrative order on consent for a remedial investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) in 2002, and amended it in 2008, to add more parties. The group is conducting the RD/RA at OU2 and continues the RI/FS at OU1. EPA brought a cost recovery action against two other parties Sunoco, Inc. and Dayton Industrial Drums, Inc. in 2016. The proposed settlement does not cover those parties.

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, the FCC invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0055.

Title: Application for Cable Television Relay Service Station License, FCC Form 327.

Form Number: FCC Form 327.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents; 400 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 3.166 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Every 5 years reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 1,266 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $98,000.

Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 154(i), 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information.

Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).

Needs and Uses: This filing is the application for a Cable Television Relay Service (CARS) microwave radio license. Franchised cable systems and other eligible services use the 2, 7, 12 and 18 GHz CARS bands for microwave relays pursuant to part 78 of the Commission's Rules. CARS is principally a video transmission service used for intermediate links in a distribution network. CARS stations relay signals for and supply program material to cable television systems and other eligible entities using point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transmissions. These relay stations enable cable systems and other CARS licensees to transmit television broadcast and low power television and related audio signals, AM and FM broadcast stations, and cablecasting from one point (e.g., on one side of a river or mountain) to another point (e.g., the other side of the river or mountain) or many points (“multipoint”) via microwave. The filing is done for an initial license, for modification of an existing license, for transfer or assignment of an existing license, and for renewal of a license after five years from initial issuance or from renewal of a license. Filing is done in accordance with Sections 78.11 to 78.40 of the Commission's Rules. The form consists of multiple schedules and exhibits, depending on the specific action for which it is filed. Initial applications are the most complete, and renewal applications are the most brief. The data collected is used by Commission staff to determine whether grant of a license is in accordance with Commission requirements on eligibility, permissible use, efficient use of spectrum, and prevention of interference to existing stations.

Background: The Healthy People development process strives to maximize transparency, public input and stakeholder dialogue to ensure that Healthy People 2030 is relevant to diverse public health needs and seizes opportunities to achieve its goals. Since its inception, Healthy People has become a broad-based, public engagement initiative with thousands of citizens helping to shape it at every step along the way. Drawing on the expertise of a Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2030 and public input, Healthy People will be organized to establish a framework to address risk factors and determinants of health and the diseases and disorders that are affecting our communities. Public participation will shape Healthy People 2030, its purpose, goals, organization, and action plans. HHS is soliciting written public comments on the development of Healthy People 2030 through online public comment. As a national initiative, Healthy People's success depends on a coordinated commitment to improve the health of the nation. Individuals may subscribe to the listserv at: http://bit.ly/2g3tqdE for the latest information on Healthy People 2020 and Healthy People 2030.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the new or modified flood hazard information for each community listed. Notification of these changes has been published in newspapers of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.

This final notice is issued in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.

Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

The flood hazard determinations are made final in the watersheds and/or communities listed in the table below.

I. Non-watershed-based studies:

Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated June 2, 2017, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the “Stafford Act”), as follows:

The time period prescribed for the implementation of section 310(a), Priority to Certain Applications for Public Facility and Public Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, shall be for a period not to exceed six months after the date of this declaration.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael L. Parker, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster.

The following areas of the State of Missouri have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster:

This information collection previously published in the Federal Register on March 29, 2017, at 82 FR 15531, with a 60 day comment period. No comments were received. This information collection expired on May 31, 2017. FEMA is requesting a reinstatement of the collection with change. The changes include an increase in annual burden hours due to the addition of new FEMA Form 010-0-8A, Mission Assignment Task Order. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that FEMA will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for reinstatement and clearance.

Title: Request for Federal Assistance Form—How to Process Mission Assignments in Federal Disaster Operations.

Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved information collection for which approval has expired.

OMB Number: 1660-0047.

Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 010-0-7, Resource Request Form; FEMA Form 010-0-8, Mission Assignment; FEMA Form 010-0-8A, Mission Assignment Task Order.

Abstract: If a State determines that its capacity to respond to a disaster exceeds its available resources, it may submit to FEMA a request that the work be accomplished by a Federal agency. This request documents how the response requirements exceed the capacity for the State to respond to the situation on its own and what type of assistance is required. FEMA reviews this information and may issue a mission assignment to the appropriate Federal agency to assist the State in its response to the situation.

Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 10.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,559 hours.

Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the hour burden is $446,144. There are no annual costs to respondents operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There are no annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is $28,309.27.

Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. appendix (Pub. L. 92-463). The NSTAC advises the President on matters related to national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) telecommunications and cybersecurity policy.

Agenda: The NSTAC will hold a conference call on July 14, 2017, to discuss issues and challenges related to NS/EP communications. This will include discussions with senior-level Government stakeholders and a review of ongoing NSTAC work, including a deliberation and vote on the Committee's NSTAC Report to the President on Emerging Technologies Strategic Vision which addresses the near- and longer-term NS/EP implications of emergent and expected information and communications technologies. The NSTAC will also discuss the most recent tasking that was assigned to the committee at its meeting on May 18, 2017. The National Security Council, on behalf of the President, tasked the NSTAC to study ways in which the private sector and Government, together, can improve the resilience of the Internet and communications ecosystem. This includes identifying ways to encourage collaboration across the ecosystem to reduce the threats perpetuated by automated and distributed attacks (e.g., botnets). The desired outcome of the NSTAC's study will be twofold: (1) Industry and Government will have recommendations for strengthening their partnership; and (2) concrete pathways for reducing threats from automated and distributed attacks will be identified.

Comments

The information collection notice was previously published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2017, at 82 FR 16847, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive comments in connection with the 60-day notice.

You may access the information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information by visiting the Federal eRulemaking Portal site at: http://www.regulations.gov and enter USCIS-2005-0032 in the search box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

(1) Type of Information Collection Request: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Monthly Report on Naturalization Papers.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the DHS sponsoring the collection: N-4; USCIS.

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: State and Local Government. Section 339 of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires that the clerk of each court that administers the oath of allegiance notify USCIS of all persons to whom the oath of allegiance for naturalization is administered, within 30 days after the close of the month in which the oath was administered. This form provides a format listing the number of those persons to USCIS and provides accountability for the delivery of the certificates of naturalization as required under that section of law.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated total number of respondents for the information collection N-4 is 160 with an estimated 12 responses per respondent annually, and the estimated hour burden per response is 0.5 hours.

(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total estimated annual hour burden associated with this collection is 960 hours.

(7) An estimate of the total public burden (in cost) associated with the collection: The estimated total annual cost burden associated with this collection of information is $4,800.

Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act added a new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(q)), which provides that:

1. Any waiver of a regulation must be in writing and must specify the grounds for approving the waiver;

2. Authority to approve a waiver of a regulation may be delegated by the Secretary only to an individual of Assistant Secretary or equivalent rank, and the person to whom authority to waive is delegated must also have authority to issue the particular regulation to be waived;

3. Not less than quarterly, the Secretary must notify the public of all waivers of regulations that HUD has approved, by publishing a notice in the Federal Register. These notices (each covering the period since the most recent previous notification) shall:

a. Identify the project, activity, or undertaking involved;

b. Describe the nature of the provision waived and the designation of the provision;

c. Indicate the name and title of the person who granted the waiver request;

d. Describe briefly the grounds for approval of the request; and

e. State how additional information about a particular waiver may be obtained.

Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act also contains requirements applicable to waivers of HUD handbook provisions that are not relevant to the purpose of this notice.

This notice follows procedures provided in HUD's Statement of Policy on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued on April 22, 1991 (56 FR 16337). In accordance with those procedures and with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act, waivers of regulations are granted by the Assistant Secretary with jurisdiction over the regulations for which a waiver was requested. In those cases in which a General Deputy Assistant Secretary granted the waiver, the General Deputy Assistant Secretary was serving in the absence of the Assistant Secretary in accordance with the office's Order of Succession.

This notice covers waivers of regulations granted by HUD from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017. For ease of reference, the waivers granted by HUD are listed by HUD program office (for example, the Office of Community Planning and Development, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Housing, and the Office of Public and Indian Housing, etc.). Within each program office grouping, the waivers are listed sequentially by the regulatory section of title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that is being waived. For example, a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 58 would be listed before a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 570.

Where more than one regulatory provision is involved in the grant of a particular waiver request, the action is listed under the section number of the first regulatory requirement that appears in 24 CFR and that is being waived. For example, a waiver of both § 58.73 and § 58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing under § 58.73.

Waiver of regulations that involve the same initial regulatory citation are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated regulatory waiver.

Should HUD receive additional information about waivers granted during the period covered by this report (the first quarter of calendar year 2017) before the next report is published (the second quarter of calendar year 2017), HUD will include any additional waivers granted for the first quarter in the next report.

Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this notice.

In accordance with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Pub. L. 101-233, 103 Stat. 1968, December 13, 1989, as amended; NAWCA), the State-private-Federal North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Council) meets to consider wetland acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and management projects for recommendation to, and final funding approval by, the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. NAWCA provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. Project proposal due dates, application instructions, and eligibility requirements are available on the NAWCA Web site at www.fws.gov/birds/grants/north-american-wetland-conservation-act.php.

Interested members of the public may submit relevant information or questions to be considered during the public meeting. If you wish to make information available to the Council for their consideration prior to the meeting, you must contact the Council Coordinator by the date in DATES. Written statements must be supplied to the Council Coordinator in both of the following formats: One hard copy with original signature and one electronic copy via email (acceptable file formats are Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or rich text file).

Individuals or groups requesting to make an oral presentation at the meeting will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact the Council Coordinator, by the date specified above in DATES, in writing (preferably via email; see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) to be placed on the public speaker list for the meeting. Nonregistered public speakers will not be considered during the Council meeting. Registered speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, or those who had wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda, are invited to submit written statements to the Council within 30 days following the meeting.

Summary minutes of the Council meeting will be maintained by the Council Coordinator at the address under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Meeting notes will be available by contacting the Council Coordinator within 30 days following the meeting. Personal copies may be purchased for the cost of duplication.

The plats of survey of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed in the BLM, Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon:

A person or party who wishes to protest one or more plats of survey identified above must file a written notice of protest with the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Oregon/Washington, BLM. The notice of protest must identify the plat(s) of survey that the person or party wishes to protest. The notice of protest must be filed before the scheduled date of official filing for the plat(s) of survey being protested. Any notice of protest filed after the scheduled date of official filing will not be considered. A notice of protest is considered filed on the date it is received by the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Oregon/Washington during regular business hours; if received after regular business hours, a notice of protest will be considered filed the next business day. A written statement of reasons in support of a protest, if not filed with the notice of protest, must be filed with the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Oregon/Washington within 30 calendar days after the notice of protest is filed. If a notice of protest against a plat of survey is received prior to the scheduled date of official filing, the official filing of the plat of survey identified in the notice of protest will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat of survey will not be officially filed until the next business day following dismissal or resolution of all protests of the plat.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in a notice of protest or statement of reasons, you should be aware that the documents you submit—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available in their entirety at any time. While you can ask us to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

The lands surveyed are:

A person or party who wishes to protest a survey must file a notice that they wish to protest with the Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey. A statement of reasons for a protest may be filed with the notice of protest and must be filed with the Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey, within 30 days after the protest is filed. If a protest against the survey is received prior to the date of official filing, the filing will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat will not be officially filed until the day after all protests have been dismissed or otherwise resolved.

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.

The temporary closure and temporary restrictions affect public lands within and adjacent to the Burning Man event permitted on the Black Rock Desert playa within the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in Pershing County, Nevada. The legal description of the affected public lands in the temporary public closure area is Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada:

The temporary closure area comprises 14,153 acres in Pershing County, Nevada and is necessary for the period of time from July 31, 2017, to September 20, 2017, because of the Burning Man event, whose activities begin with fencing the site perimeter, Black Rock City setup, followed by the actual event (August 27 to September 4), Black Rock City tear down and cleanup, and final site cleanup. This event is authorized on public land under Special Recreation Permit #NVW03500-17-01.

The public closure area comprises about 13 percent of the Black Rock Desert playa. Public access to the other 87 percent of the playa outside the temporary closure area will remain open to dispersed casual use.

The event area is fully contained within the temporary closure area. The event area is defined as the portion of the temporary closure area that: (1) Is entirely contained within the event perimeter fence, including 50 feet from the outside of the event perimeter fence; (2) Lies within 25 feet from the outside edge of the event access road; and (3) Includes the entirety of the aircraft parking area outside the event perimeter fence.

The temporary closure and restrictions are necessary to provide a safe environment for the paid participants and members of the public visiting the Black Rock Desert, and to protect public-land resources by addressing law-enforcement and public-safety concerns associated with the event. The temporary closure and restrictions are also necessary to enable BLM law enforcement personnel to provide for public safety and to protect the public lands as well as to support and assist State and local agencies with enforcement of existing laws. The permitted event takes place within Pershing County, Nevada, a rural county with a small population and a small Sheriff's Department. Key BLM staff members—including the authorizing officer for the 2017 event, the event incident commander, and the law enforcement operations chief—met with the Pershing County Sheriff and his planning team to coordinate and plan the 2017 event. The Sheriff's input and comments are incorporated in this closure order.

The event attracts up to 70,000 paid participants to a remote, rural area, located more than 90 miles from urban infrastructure and support, including such services as public safety, emergency medical delivery, transportation, and communication. During the event, Black Rock City, the temporary city associated with the event, becomes one of the largest population areas in Nevada.

A temporary closure and restrictions order, under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1, is appropriate for a single event. The temporary closure and restrictions are specifically tailored to the time frame that is necessary to provide a safe environment for the public and for participants at the Burning Man event and to protect public land resources while avoiding imposing restrictions that may not be necessary in the area during the remainder of the year.

The BLM will post copies of the temporary closure, temporary restrictions, and an associated map in kiosks at access points to the Black Rock Desert playa as well as at the Gerlach Post Office, Bruno's Restaurant, Empire Store, Black Rock City offices, Friends of Black Rock-High Rock offices, the BLM—Nevada Black Rock Station near Gerlach, and the BLM—California Applegate Field Office. The BLM will also make the materials available on the Winnemucca District's external Web page at: http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/wfo.htm.

In addition to the Nevada Collateral Forfeiture and Bail Schedule as authorized by the United States District Court, District of Nevada and under the authority of Section 303(a) of FLPMA, 43 CFR 8360.0-7 and 43 CFR 8364.1, the BLM will enforce a temporary public closure and the following temporary restrictions will apply within and adjacent to the Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert playa from July 31, 2017, through September 20, 2017:

(1) No person may deface, disturb, remove or destroy any natural object.

(2) Fires/Campfires: The ignition of fires on the surface of the Black Rock Desert playa without a burn blanket or burn pan is prohibited. Campfires may only be burned in containers that are sturdily elevated above the playa surface and in a manner that does not pose a risk of fire debris falling onto the playa surface. Plastic and nonflammable materials may not be burned in campfires. The ignition of fires other than a campfire is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to event-sanctioned and regulated art burns during the event.

(3) Fireworks: The use, sale or possession of personal fireworks is prohibited except for uses of fireworks approved by a permit holder and used as part of a Burning Man sanctioned art burn event.

(4) Grey and Black Water Discharge: The discharge and dumping of grey water onto the playa/ground surface is prohibited. Grey water is defined as water that has been used for cooking, washing, dishwashing, or bathing and/or contains soap, detergent, or food scraps/residue, regardless of whether such products are biodegradable or have been filtered or disinfected. Black water is defined as waste water containing feces, urine, and/or flush water.

(5) Human Waste: The depositing of human waste (liquid and/or solid) on the playa/ground surface is prohibited.

(6) Trash: The discharge of any and all trash/litter or matter out of place onto the ground/playa surface is prohibited. All event participants must pack out and properly dispose of all trash at an appropriate disposal facility off the playa.

(7) Hazardous Materials: The dumping or discharge of vehicle oil, petroleum products, or other hazardous household, commercial, or industrial refuse or waste onto the playa surface is prohibited. This applies to all recreational vehicles, trailers, motorhomes, port-a-potties, generators, and other camp infrastructure.

(8) Fuel Storage: Each camp storing fuel must establish a designated fuel storage area at least ten (10) feet from combustible materials; twenty five (25) feet from generators, vehicles, or camp trailers/RV's and any sources of ignition (such as cigarettes/open flame); and one hundred (100) feet from other designated fuel storage areas. Fuel containers shall not exceed 80 percent capacity per container. The storage of greater than 110 gallons of fuel in a single camp is prohibited. Storage areas for all fuel must include a secondary containment system that can hold a liquid volume equal to or greater than 110 percent of the largest container being stored. Secondary containment measures must comply with the following:

(a) The secondary containment system must be free of cracks or gaps and constructed of materials impermeable to the fuel(s) being stored; and

(b) The secondary containment system must be designed to allow the removal of any liquids captured resulting from leaks, spills, or precipitation.

(9) Water Discharge: The unauthorized dumping or discharge of water onto the playa surface, onto city streets, and/or other public areas or onto camp electric systems in a manner that creates a hazard or nuisance is prohibited. This provision does not prohibit the use of water trucks contracted by the event organizer to provide dust abatement measures.

In accordance with Handbook H-2930-1 Chapter 1-C. Vending and the 2017 Special Recreation Permit Stipulation for the permitted event, all vendors and air carrier services must provide proof of authorization to operate at the event issued by the permitting agency and/or the permit holder upon request. Failure to provide such authorization would potentially result in eviction from the event.

The public closure area is closed to aircraft landing, taking off, and taxiing. Aircraft is defined in Title 18, U.S.C., section 31(a)(1) and includes lighter-than-air craft and ultra-light craft. The following exceptions apply:

(1) All aircraft operations, including ultra-light and helicopter landings and takeoffs will occur at the designated 88NV Black Rock City Airport landing strips and areas defined by airport management. All takeoffs and landings will occur only during the hours of operation of the airport as described in the Burning Man Operating Plan. All pilots that use the Black Rock City Airport must agree to and abide by the published airport rules and regulations;

(2) Only helicopters providing emergency medical services may land at the designated Emergency Medical Services helicopter pad or at other locations when required for medical incidents. The BLM authorized officer or his/her delegated representative may approve other helicopter landings and takeoffs when deemed necessary for the benefit of the law enforcement operation; and

(3) Landings or takeoffs of lighter-than-air craft previously approved by the BLM authorized officer.

(1) Possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage by the driver or operator of any motorized vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is in motion, is prohibited.

(2) Possession of alcohol by minors:

(i) The following are prohibited:

(A) Consumption or possession of any alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age on public lands; and

(B) Selling, offering to sell, or otherwise furnishing or supplying any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age on public lands.

(3) Operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or dangerous drugs:

(i) Title 43 CFR 8341.1(f)(3) prohibits the operation of an off-road motor vehicle on public land while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or dangerous drugs.

(ii) In addition to the prohibition found at 43 CFR 8341.1(f)(3), it is prohibited for any person to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while:

(A) The operator is under the combined influence of alcohol, a drug, or drugs to a degree that renders the operator incapable of safe operation of that vehicle; or

(B) The alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath is 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

(C) It is unlawful for any person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or on premises to which the public has access with an amount of a prohibited substance in his or her urine or blood that is equal to or greater than the following nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml):

(1) Amphetamine: Urine, 500 ng/ml; blood, 100 ng/ml;

(2) Cocaine: Urine, 150 ng/ml; blood, 50 ng/ml;

(3) Cocaine metabolite: Urine, 150 ng/ml; blood, 50 ng/ml;

(4) Heroin: Urine, 2,000 ng/ml; blood, 50 ng/ml;

(5) Heroin metabolite:

(i) Morphine: Urine, 2,000 ng/ml; blood, 50 ng/ml;

(ii) 6-monoacetyl morphine: Urine, 10 ng/ml; blood, 10 ng/ml;

(6) Lysergic acid diethylamide: Urine, 25 ng/ml; blood, 10 ng/ml;

(7) Marijuana: Urine, 10 ng/ml; blood, 2 ng/ml;

(8) Marijuana metabolite: Urine, 15 ng/ml; blood, 5 ng/ml;

(9) Methamphetamine: Urine, 500 ng/ml; blood, 100 ng/ml;

(10) Phencyclidine: Urine, 25 ng/ml; blood, 10 ng/ml;

(iii) Tests:

(A) At the request or direction of any law enforcement officer authorized by the Department of the Interior to enforce this closure and restriction order, who has probable cause to believe that an operator of a motor vehicle has violated a provision of paragraph (i) or (ii) of this section, the operator shall submit to one or more tests of the blood, breath, saliva, or urine for the purpose of determining blood alcohol and drug content.

(B) Refusal by an operator to submit to a test is prohibited and proof of refusal may be admissible in any related judicial proceeding.

(C) Any test or tests for the presence of alcohol and drugs shall be determined by and administered at the direction of an authorized law enforcement officer.

(D) Any test shall be conducted by using accepted scientific methods and equipment of proven accuracy and reliability operated by personnel certified in its use.

(iv) Presumptive levels:

(A) The results of chemical or other quantitative tests are intended to supplement the elements of probable cause used as the basis for the arrest of an operator charged with a violation of paragraph (i) of this section. If the alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath at the time of testing is less than alcohol concentrations specified in paragraph (ii)(B) of this section, this fact does not give rise to any presumption that the operator is or is not under the influence of alcohol.

(B) The provisions of paragraph (iv)(A) of this section are not intended to limit the introduction of any other competent evidence bearing upon the question of whether the operator, at the time of the alleged violation, was under the influence of alcohol, a drug or multiple drugs or any combination thereof.

(4) Definitions:

(i) Open container: Any bottle, can, or other container which contains an alcoholic beverage, if that container does not have a closed top or lid for which the seal has not been broken. If the container has been opened one or more times, and the lid or top has been replaced, that container is an open container.

(ii) Possession of an open container includes any open container that is physically possessed by the driver or operator or is adjacent to and reachable by that driver or operator. This includes, but is not limited, to containers in a cup holder or rack adjacent to the driver or operator, containers on a vehicle floor next to the driver or operator, and containers on a seat or console area next to a driver or operator.

(1) The possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited.

(2) Definition: Drug paraphernalia means all equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in violation of any State or Federal law, or regulation issued pursuant to law.

(1) Disorderly conduct is prohibited.

(2) Definition: Disorderly conduct means that an individual, with the intent of recklessly causing public alarm, nuisance, jeopardy, or violence; or recklessly creating a risk thereof:

(i) Engages in fighting or violent behavior;

(ii) Uses language, an utterance, or gesture or engages in a display or act that is physically threatening or menacing or done in a manner that is likely to inflict injury or incite an immediate breach of the peace.

(iii) Obstructs, resists, or attempts to elude a law enforcement officer, or fails to follow their orders or directions.

(1) The public closure area is closed to any person who:

(i) Has been evicted from the event by the permit holder, whether or not the eviction was requested by the BLM;

(ii) Has been evicted from the event by the BLM;

(iii) Has been ordered by a law enforcement officer to leave the area of the permitted event.

(2) Any person evicted from the event forfeits all privileges to be present within the perimeter fence or anywhere else within the public closure area even if they possess a ticket to attend the event.

(1) Must comply with the following requirements:

(i) The operator of a motor vehicle must possess a valid driver's license.

(ii) Motor vehicles and trailers must possess evidence of valid registration, except for mutant vehicles, or other vehicles registered with the permitted event organizers and operated within the scope of that registration.

(iii) Motor vehicles must possess evidence of valid insurance, except for mutant vehicles or other vehicles registered with the permitted event organizers and operated within the scope of that registration.

(iv) Motor vehicles and trailers must not block a street used for vehicular travel or a pedestrian pathway.

(v) Motor vehicles must not exceed the posted or designated speed limits. Posted or designated speed limits also apply to motorized skateboards, electric assist bicycles, and Go-Peds with handlebars.

(vi) No person shall occupy a trailer while the motor vehicle is in transit upon a roadway, except for mutant vehicles, or other vehicles registered with the permitted event organizers and operated within the scope of that registration.

(vii) During night hours, from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise, motor vehicles, other than a motorcycle or golf cart—which require only one working headlamp, one working tail light, and one working break light—must be equipped with at least two working headlamps and at least two functioning tail lamps, except for mutant vehicles or other vehicles registered with the permitted event organizers and operated within the scope of that registration, so long as they are adequately lit according to Black Rock City LLC Department of Mutant Vehicle requirements.

(viii) Motor vehicles, other than a motorcycle or golf cart, must display a red, amber, or yellow light brake light visible to the rear in normal sunlight upon application of the brake, except for mutant vehicles, or other vehicles registered with the permitted event organizers and operated within the scope of that registration, so long as they are adequately lit according to Black Rock City LLC Department of Mutant Vehicle requirements.

(ix) Trailers pulled by motor vehicles must be equipped with at least two functioning tail lamps and at least two functioning brake lights.

(x) Motor vehicles must display an unobstructed rear license plate in a place and position to be clearly visible and must be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible, except for mutant vehicles, or other vehicles registered with the permitted event organizers and operated within the scope of that registration.

(2) The public closure area is closed to motor vehicle use, except as provided below. Motor vehicles may be operated within the public closure area under the circumstances listed below:

(i) Participant arrival and departure on designated routes;

(ii) BLM, medical, law enforcement, and firefighting vehicles are authorized at all times;

(iii) Vehicles, mutant vehicles, or art cars operated by the permit holder's staff or contractors and service providers on behalf of the permit holder are authorized at all times. These vehicles must display evidence of event registration in such manner that it is visible to the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion;

(iv) Vehicles used by disabled drivers and displaying official State-disabled-driver license plates or placards; or mutant vehicles and art cars, or other vehicles registered with the permit holder must display evidence of registration at all times in such manner that it is visible to the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion;

(v) Participant drop-off of approved burnable material and wood to the Burn Garden/Wood Reclamation Stations (located on open playa at 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 Promenades and the Man base) from 10:00 a.m. Sunday through the end of day Tuesday, post event;

(vi) Passage through, without stopping, the public closure area on the west or east playa roads;

(vii) Support vehicles for art vehicles, mutant vehicles, and theme camps will be allowed to drive to and from fueling stations.

(3) Definitions:

(i) A motor vehicle is any device designed for and capable of travel over land and which is self-propelled by a motor, but does not include any vehicle operated on rails or any motorized wheelchair.

(ii) Motorized wheelchair means a self-propelled wheeled device, designed solely for and used by a mobility-impaired person for locomotion.

(iii) “Trailer” means every vehicle without motive power designed to carry property or passengers wholly on its own structure and to be drawn by a motor vehicle, this includes camp trailers, pop-up trailers, 4′x7′ or larger flatbed trailers, enclosed cargo trailers, or RV style trailers.

The public closure area is closed to public camping with the following exception:

The permitted event's ticket holders who are camped in designated event areas provided by the permit holder and ticket holders who are camped in the authorized pilot camp and the permit holder's authorized staff, contractors, and BLM-authorized event management related camps are exempt from this closure.

The public closure area is closed to use by members of the public unless that person is traveling through, without stopping, the public closure area on the west or east playa roads; possesses a valid ticket to attend the event; is an employee or authorized volunteer with the BLM, a law enforcement officer, emergency medical service provider, fire protection provider, or another public agency employee working at the event and that individual is assigned to the event; is a person working at or attending the event on behalf of the permit holder; or is authorized by the permit holder to be onsite prior to the commencement of the event for the primary purpose of constructing, creating, designing or installing art, displays, buildings, facilities, or other items and structures in connection with the event; or is a commercial operation to provide services to the event organizers and/or participants authorized by the permit holder through a contract or agreement and authorized by BLM through a Special Recreation Permit.

(1) The use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is prohibited, unless the operator is authorized through and complies with the Remote Control BRC (RCBRC) program and operates the UAS in accordance with Federal laws and regulations, specifically the operational limitations under the Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107).

(2) Definition:

(i) Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

(ii) UAS is the unmanned aircraft and all of the associated support equipment, control station, data links, telemetry, communications and navigation equipment, etc., necessary to operate the unmanned aircraft.

(1) The possession and or use of handheld lasers is prohibited.

(2) Definition:

(i) A laser means any hand held laser beam device or demonstration laser product that emits a single point of light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.

(1) The possession of any weapon is prohibited except weapons within motor vehicles passing, without stopping, through the public closure area on the west or east playa roads.

(2) The discharge of any weapon is prohibited.

(3) The prohibitions above shall not apply to county, State, tribal, and Federal law enforcement personnel who are working in their official capacity at the event. “Art projects” that include weapons and are sanctioned by the permit holder will be permitted after obtaining authorization from the BLM authorized officer.

(4) Definitions:

(i) Weapon means a firearm, compressed gas or spring powered pistol or rifle, bow and arrow, cross bow, blowgun, spear gun, hand-thrown spear, sling shot, irritant gas device, electric stunning or immobilization device, explosive device, any implement designed to expel a projectile, switch-blade knife, any blade which is greater than 10 inches in length from the tip of the blade to the edge of the hilt or finger guard nearest the blade (e.g., swords, dirks, daggers, machetes) or any other weapon the possession of which is prohibited by State law. Exception: This rule does not apply in a kitchen or cooking environment or where an event worker is wearing or utilizing a construction knife for their duties at the event.

(ii) Firearm means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, or other device which is designed to, or may be readily converted to expel, a projectile by the ignition of a propellant.

(iii) Discharge means the expelling of a projectile from a weapon. Any person who violates the above rules and restrictions may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $100,000, imprisoned no more than 12 months or both, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571(b), 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR 8360.0-7. Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced penalties provided by 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581. In accordance with 43 CFR 8365.1-7, State or local officials may also impose penalties for violations of Nevada law.

A person or party who wishes to protest a survey must file a notice that they wish to protest with the Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey. A statement of reasons for a protest may be filed with the notice of protest and must be filed with the Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey within 30 days after the protest is filed. If a protest against the survey is received prior to the date of official filing, the filing will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat will not be officially filed until the day after all protests have been dismissed or otherwise resolved. 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.

The plat and field notes of the dependent resurvey and survey in Township 14 South, Range 67 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on February 3, 2017.

The plat and field notes of the dependent resurvey and corrective dependent resurvey in Township 33 North, Range 7 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on March 14, 2017.

The plat and field notes of the dependent resurvey and subdivision of sections 34 and 35 in Township 50 North, Range 8 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on March 20, 2017.

The monument for the corner of sections 15, 16, 21, and 22, Township 4 South, Range 95 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was determined to be out of position by more than 200 feet, although it was correctly depicted on the official BLM plat of survey, Group No. 571, approved July 11, 1977. Based on discussions and direction by BLM Colorado Cadastral Survey, Wasatch Surveying Associates set a private monument with a cap marked accordingly at the point of the true section corner location determined by the double proportionate method, as depicted on the survey plat filed by Wasatch Surveying Associates, February 13, 2017, Reception Number 1042, with Garfield County, Colorado, and on February 21, 2017, Reception Number 314038, with Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The displaced BLM monument was stamped “Alternate Monument” and buried 12 inches below ground level at the erroneous location.

The plat, in two sheets, incorporating the field notes of the dependent resurvey and subdivision of section 4 in Township 10 South, Range 77 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on March 29, 2017.

A person or party who wishes to protest a survey must file a notice that they wish to protest with the Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey. A statement of reasons for a protest may be filed with the notice of protest and must be filed with the Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey within 30 days after the protest is filed. If a protest against the survey is received prior to the date of official filing, the filing will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat will not be officially filed until the day after all protests have been dismissed or otherwise resolved. 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.

The surveys are:

The lands surveyed are: The plat representing the entire record of the remonumentation of certain corners, Township 23 North, Range 103 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, Group No. 850, was accepted March 21, 2017.

The plat and field notes representing the dependent resurvey of portions of the sub divisional lines and the survey of the subdivision of section 21, Township 23 North, Range 103 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, Group No. 889, was accepted March 21, 2017.

The plat and field notes representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the west boundary and a portion of the sub divisional lines, and the survey of the subdivision of section 19, Township 23 North, Range 103 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, Group No. 948, was accepted March 21, 2017.

The plat and field notes representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the south boundary and a portion of the sub divisional lines, and the survey of the subdivision of section 32, Township 23 North, Range 117 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, Group No. 947, was accepted March 21, 2017.

The plat and field notes representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the sub divisional lines and the survey of the subdivision of section 11, Township 23 North, Range 118 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, Group No. 947, was accepted March 21, 2017.

The plat and field notes representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the sub divisional lines, and the survey of the subdivision of section 27, Township 24 North, Range 118 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, Group No. 947, was accepted March 21, 2017.

A person or party who wishes to protest one or more plats of survey identified above must file a written notice of protest with the Wyoming State Director. The notice of protest must identify the plat(s) of survey that the person or party wishes to protest. The notice of protest must be filed before the scheduled date of official filing for the plat(s) of survey being protested. Any notice of protest filed after the scheduled date of official filing will be untimely and will not be considered. A notice of protest is considered filed on the date it is received by the State Director during regular business hours; if received after regular business hours, a notice of protest will be considered filed the next business day. A written statement of reasons in support of a protest, if not filed with the notice of protest, must be filed with the State Director within 30 calendar days after the notice of protest is filed. If a notice of protest against a plat of survey is received prior to the scheduled date of official filing, the official filing of the plat of survey identified in the notice of protest will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat of survey will not be officially filed until the next business day following dismissal or resolution of all protests of the plat.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your protest, you should be aware that your entire protest—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Copies of the preceding described plats and field notes are available to the public at a cost of $4.20 per plat and $.13 per page of field notes.

The plat and field notes of the dependent resurvey and survey in Township 36 North, Range 1 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on December 9, 2016.

The plat, in two sheets, incorporating the field notes of the metes-and-bounds survey in Township 8 South, Range 75 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on January 3, 2017.

The plat, in two sheets, incorporating the field notes of the dependent resurvey and survey in Township 43 North, Range 4 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on February 7, 2017.

The plat and field notes of the dependent resurvey, survey and remonumentation in Township 13 South, Range 68 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on February 14, 2017.

A person or party who wishes to protest any of the above surveys must file a written notice of protest within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. A statement of reasons for the protest may be filed with the notice of protest and must be filed within 30 calendar days after the protest is filed. If a protest against the survey is received prior to the date of official filing, the filing will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat will not be officially filed until the day after all protests have been dismissed or otherwise resolved.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your protest, please be aware that your entire protest, 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.

The lands surveyed are:

The plat, in three sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and survey, in Township 11 North, Range 6 East, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, accepted February 6, 2017, for Group 1166 NM.

The plat representing the dependent resurvey and survey in Township 33 South, Range 41 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, accepted February 8, 2017, for Group 39 KS.

A copy of the plat and related field notes will be placed in the open files. They will be available for public review in the BLM New Mexico State Office as a matter of information.

A person or party who wishes to protest against one of the above surveys must file a written notice within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication with the New Mexico State Director, BLM, at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section, stating that they wish to protest. A statement of reasons for the protest may be filed with the notice of protest and must be filed with the New Mexico State Director within 30 calendar days after the protest is filed. If a protest against a survey is received prior to the date of official filing, the filing will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. The plat will not be officially filed until the day after all protests have been dismissed or otherwise resolved.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your protest, you should be aware that your entire protest—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

The lands surveyed are:

A person or party who wishes to protest one or more plats of survey identified above must file a written notice with the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Idaho, BLM. The protest must identify the plat(s) of survey that the person or party wishes to protest and contain all reasons and evidence in support of the protest. The protest must be filed before the scheduled date of official filing for the plat(s) of survey being protested. Any protest filed after the scheduled date of official filing will not be considered. A protest is considered filed on the date it is received by the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Idaho during regular business hours; if received after regular business hours, a protest will be considered filed the next business day. If a protest against a plat of survey is received prior to the scheduled date of official filing, the official filing of the plat of survey identified in the protest will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat of survey will not be officially filed until the next business day following dismissal or resolution of all protests of the plat.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in a protest, you should be aware that the documents you submit, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available in their entirety at any time. While you can ask us to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

The properties listed in this notice are being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Nominations for their consideration were received by the National Park Service before May 27, 2017. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60, written comments are being accepted concerning the significance of the nominated properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation.

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.

Nominations submitted by State Historic Preservation Officers:

A request for removal has been made for the following resource(s):

Nominations submitted by Federal Preservation Officers:

The State Historic Preservation Officer reviewed the following nomination and responded to the Federal Preservation Officer within 45 days of receipt of the nominations and supports listing the property in the National Register of Historic Places.