83 FR 53048 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 203 (October 19, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 203 (October 19, 2018)
| Page Range | 53048-53049 | |
| FR Document | 2018-22809 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53048-53049] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22809] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG549 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), this notice announces that NMFS is preparing a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to supplement information in the 2017 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for 10 Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMP) for salmon and steelhead hatchery programs jointly submitted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Suquamish Tribe (referred to as the co-managers), for NMFS's evaluation and determination under Limit 6 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 4(d) Rule for threatened salmon and steelhead. The HGMPs specify the propagation of salmon and steelhead in the Duwamish-Green River basin in Washington State. The DSEIS will analyze an additional alternative reflecting an increase in hatchery production of juvenile Chinook salmon. DATES: Because NMFS has previously requested (81 FR 26776, May 6, 2016) and received information from the public on issues to be addressed in the EIS, and because the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) do not require additional scoping for this DSEIS process (40 CFR 1502.9(c)(4)), NMFS is not asking for further public scoping information and comment at this time. Upon release of the DSEIS, NMFS will provide a 45-day public review/comment period. ADDRESSES: Copies of the 2017 DEIS are available from NMFS, Sustainable Fisheries Division at 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98503, and on the web at http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/hatcheries/Duwamish-Green/duw-green_hgmps_deis.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Leider, NMFS, by phone at (360) 753-4650, or email to [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The WDFW, and the co-managers have jointly submitted to NMFS HGMPs for 10 hatchery programs in the Duwamish-Green River basin in Washington State. The HGMPs reviewed in the DEIS were submitted to NMFS from 2013 to 2015, pursuant to limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead. The hatchery programs include releases of ESA-listed Chinook salmon and winter-run steelhead into the Duwamish-Green River basin. The hatchery programs also release non-listed coho and fall-run chum salmon and summer-run steelhead into the Duwamish-Green River basin. One hatchery program releases coho salmon into marine waters adjacent to the Duwamish-Green River basin. Seven of the programs are currently operating, and three are new. NEPA requires Federal agencies to conduct environmental analyses of their proposed major actions to determine if the actions may affect the human environment. NMFS's action of determining that implementation of the co-managers' HGMPs would not appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of affected threated ESUs under Limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead promulgated under the ESA, is a major Federal action subject to environmental review under NEPA. On May 4, 2016, NMFS announced its intent to prepare an EIS and the 30-day public scoping period ended on June 3, 2016. On November 3, 2017, NMFS announced the release of a DEIS for public comment. The DEIS includes an analysis of the proposed action identified in the 2016 NOI and the anticipated environmental impacts. Following an extension, the 75-day public comment period ended on January 19, 2018. In light of subsequent information, NMFS has determined that the Final EIS would benefit from the analysis of an expanded range of potential alternatives for hatchery production of Chinook salmon. The alternative to be analyzed in the DSEIS is informed by the applicant's interest in increasing hatchery production of juvenile Chinook salmon, and NMFS' analysis of the status of endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales and the importance of Chinook salmon prey to their food base. The DSEIS will analyze an increased level of Chinook salmon hatchery production and provide the public with an opportunity for review and comment. The DSEIS, in conjunction with the 2017 DEIS, will collectively evaluate the proposed action and alternatives. Alternatives The alternatives analyzed in the 2017 DEIS are summarized in the DEIS Notice of Intent (82 FR 26776, May 4, 2016). The upcoming DSEIS will analyze an alternative in which hatchery production from the Soos Creek Chinook salmon program would produce an additional 2,000,000 juvenile Chinook salmon to be released at Palmer Ponds in the Duwamish- Green River basin. Authority The environmental review of the 10 salmon and steelhead HGMPs in the Duwamish-Green River basin of Washington State will be conducted in accordance with requirements of the NEPA of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), other appropriate Federal laws and regulations, and policies and procedures of NMFS for compliance with those regulations. [[Page 53049]] Dated: October 15, 2018. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22809 Filed 10-18-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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• The request for renewal must threatened salmon and steelhead. The threated ESUs under Limit 6 of the 4(d)
include the following: HGMPs specify the propagation of Rule for salmon and steelhead
(1) An explanation that the activities salmon and steelhead in the Duwamish- promulgated under the ESA, is a major
to be conducted beyond the initial dates Green River basin in Washington State. Federal action subject to environmental
either are identical to the previously The DSEIS will analyze an additional review under NEPA.
analyzed activities or include changes alternative reflecting an increase in
so minor (e.g., reduction in pile size) On May 4, 2016, NMFS announced its
hatchery production of juvenile
that the changes do not affect the Chinook salmon. intent to prepare an EIS and the 30-day
previous analyses, take estimates, or public scoping period ended on June 3,
DATES: Because NMFS has previously
mitigation and monitoring requested (81 FR 26776, May 6, 2016) 2016. On November 3, 2017, NMFS
requirements; and and received information from the announced the release of a DEIS for
(2) A preliminary monitoring report public on issues to be addressed in the public comment. The DEIS includes an
showing the results of the required EIS, and because the Council on analysis of the proposed action
monitoring to date and an explanation Environmental Quality (CEQ) identified in the 2016 NOI and the
showing that the monitoring results do regulations for implementing the anticipated environmental impacts.
not indicate impacts of a scale or nature National Environmental Policy Act Following an extension, the 75-day
not previously analyzed or authorized; (NEPA) do not require additional public comment period ended on
• Upon review of the request for scoping for this DSEIS process (40 CFR January 19, 2018.
renewal, the status of the affected 1502.9(c)(4)), NMFS is not asking for
species or stocks, and any other In light of subsequent information,
further public scoping information and NMFS has determined that the Final EIS
pertinent information, NMFS comment at this time. Upon release of
determines that there are no more than would benefit from the analysis of an
the DSEIS, NMFS will provide a 45-day expanded range of potential alternatives
minor changes in the activities, the public review/comment period.
mitigation and monitoring measures for hatchery production of Chinook
ADDRESSES: Copies of the 2017 DEIS are
remain the same and appropriate, and salmon. The alternative to be analyzed
available from NMFS, Sustainable in the DSEIS is informed by the
the original findings remain valid. Fisheries Division at 510 Desmond
Dated: October 15, 2018. applicant’s interest in increasing
Drive SE, Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98503,
Catherine Marzin, hatchery production of juvenile
and on the web at http://
Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/ Chinook salmon, and NMFS’ analysis of
National Marine Fisheries Service. hatcheries/Duwamish-Green/duw- the status of endangered Southern
[FR Doc. 2018–22812 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am] green_hgmps_deis.html. Resident Killer Whales and the
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importance of Chinook salmon prey to
Steve Leider, NMFS, by phone at (360) their food base. The DSEIS will analyze
753–4650, or email to steve.leider@ an increased level of Chinook salmon
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE noaa.gov. hatchery production and provide the
public with an opportunity for review
National Oceanic and Atmospheric SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and comment. The DSEIS, in
Administration Background conjunction with the 2017 DEIS, will
RIN 0648–XG549 The WDFW, and the co-managers collectively evaluate the proposed
have jointly submitted to NMFS HGMPs action and alternatives.
Endangered and Threatened Species; for 10 hatchery programs in the
Take of Anadromous Fish Alternatives
Duwamish-Green River basin in
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Washington State. The HGMPs reviewed The alternatives analyzed in the 2017
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and in the DEIS were submitted to NMFS DEIS are summarized in the DEIS Notice
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), from 2013 to 2015, pursuant to limit 6 of Intent (82 FR 26776, May 4, 2016).
Commerce. of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and The upcoming DSEIS will analyze an
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a steelhead. The hatchery programs alternative in which hatchery
Draft Supplemental Environmental include releases of ESA-listed Chinook production from the Soos Creek
Impact Statement. salmon and winter-run steelhead into Chinook salmon program would
the Duwamish-Green River basin. The produce an additional 2,000,000
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National hatchery programs also release non- juvenile Chinook salmon to be released
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), this listed coho and fall-run chum salmon at Palmer Ponds in the Duwamish-Green
notice announces that NMFS is and summer-run steelhead into the
preparing a Draft Supplemental River basin.
Duwamish-Green River basin. One
Environmental Impact Statement hatchery program releases coho salmon Authority
(DSEIS) to supplement information in into marine waters adjacent to the
the 2017 Draft Environmental Impact Duwamish-Green River basin. Seven of The environmental review of the 10
Statement (DEIS) for 10 Hatchery and the programs are currently operating, salmon and steelhead HGMPs in the
Genetic Management Plans (HGMP) for and three are new. Duwamish-Green River basin of
salmon and steelhead hatchery NEPA requires Federal agencies to Washington State will be conducted in
programs jointly submitted by the conduct environmental analyses of their accordance with requirements of the
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Washington Department of Fish and proposed major actions to determine if NEPA of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C.
Wildlife (WDFW) with the Muckleshoot the actions may affect the human 4321 et seq.), NEPA Regulations (40 CFR
Indian Tribe and the Suquamish Tribe environment. NMFS’s action of parts 1500–1508), other appropriate
(referred to as the co-managers), for determining that implementation of the Federal laws and regulations, and
NMFS’s evaluation and determination co-managers’ HGMPs would not policies and procedures of NMFS for
under Limit 6 of the Endangered appreciably reduce the likelihood of compliance with those regulations.
Species Act (ESA) 4(d) Rule for survival and recovery of affected
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Dated: October 15, 2018. O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in DATES: Comments must be received on
Angela Somma, connection with the product and or before: November 18, 2018.
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office services deleted from the Procurement ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
of Protected Resources, National Marine List. From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Fisheries Service.
End of Certification Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715,
[FR Doc. 2018–22809 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am]
Accordingly, the following product Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149.
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and services are deleted from the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Procurement List: further information or to submit
Product comments contact: Michael R.
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 603–2117,
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6545–00–853–
6309—First Aid Kit, Eye Dressing Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email
SEVERELY DISABLED
Mandatory Source of Supply: Suburban CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
Procurement List; Deletions Adult Services, Inc., Elma, NY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics notice is published pursuant to 41
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Agency Troop Support
U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its
People Who Are Blind or Severely Services purpose is to provide interested persons
Disabled.
Service Type: Reproduction and Courier an opportunity to submit comments on
ACTION: Deletions from the Procurement Service the proposed actions.
List. Mandatory for: Naval Facilities Engineering
Command, Chesapeake Engineering Addition
SUMMARY: This action deletes a product Field Activity Chesapeake, 1314
and services from the Procurement List Harwood Avenue SE, Washington, DC If the Committee approves the
previously furnished by nonprofit Mandatory Source of Supply: Linden proposed addition, the entities of the
agencies employing persons who are Resources, Inc., Arlington, VA Federal Government identified in this
blind or have other severe disabilities. Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, notice will be required to provide the
U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND service listed below from a nonprofit
DATES: Date deleted from the
Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial Service agency employing persons who are
Procurement List: November 18, 2018. Mandatory for: Naval & Marine Corps blind or have other severe disabilities.
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase Reserve Center (NMCRC), 1201 N 35th
Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
The following service is proposed for
From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Mandatory Source of Supply: The Centers for addition to the Procurement List for
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite
Habilitation/TCH, Tempe, AZ production by the nonprofit agency
715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149.
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, listed:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NAVFAC SOUTHWEST
Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) Service
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603–2117, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email Mandatory for: Naval Air Warfare Center Service Type: Custodial Service
CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. Weapons Division: Buildings 456 (N97) Mandatory for: U.S. Army, ACC Aberdeen,
and 1438 (Main Post Area), White Sands PEO Facilities, Fort Belvoir, VA
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Missile, NM Mandatory Source(s) of Supply: Melwood
Deletions Mandatory Source of Supply: Tresco, Inc., Horticultural Training Center, Inc.,
Las Cruces, NM Upper Marlboro, MD
On 9/14/2018 (83 FR 179), the Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, Contracting Activity: Army Contracting
Committee for Purchase From People U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND Command—Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Natick Contracting Division
published notice of proposed deletions Michael R. Jurkowski,
Deletions
from the Procurement List. Business Management Specialist Business
After consideration of the relevant Operations. The following products are proposed
matter presented, the Committee has [FR Doc. 2018–22789 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am] for deletion from the Procurement List:
determined that the product and BILLING CODE 6353–01–P
services listed below are no longer Products
suitable for procurement by the Federal NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM 7930–01–517–4178—Cleaner, Industrial,
and 41 CFR 51–2.4. PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy
SEVERELY DISABLED Green, 32 oz
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification 7930–01–517–4171—Cleaner, Industrial,
Procurement List; Proposed Addition Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy
I certify that the following action will
and Deletions Green, 1 GL
not have a significant impact on a 7930–01–517–4172—Cleaner, Industrial,
substantial number of small entities. AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy
The major factors considered for this People Who Are Blind or Severely Green, 5 GL
certification were: Disabled. 7930–01–517–4177—Cleaner, Industrial,
1. The action will not result in ACTION: Proposed addition to and Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy
additional reporting, recordkeeping or Green, 55 GL
deletions from the Procurement List. 7930–01–517–2726—Cleaner, Heavy Duty,
other compliance requirements for small
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7930–01–517–4185—Cleaner, Industrial,
authorizing small entities to furnish the that will be provided by a nonprofit Multi-Purpose, SKILCRAFT Savvy
product and services to the Government. agency employing persons who are Green, 1 gal
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of intent to prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. | |
| Dates | Because NMFS has previously requested (81 FR 26776, May 6, 2016) | |
| Contact | Steve Leider, NMFS, by phone at (360) 753-4650, or email to [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 53048 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XG54 |
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