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stock in the wild by causing disruption of natural behavioral patterns, including, but not limited to, migration, surfacing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or sheltering, to a point where such behavioral patterns are abandoned or significantly altered [Level B Harassment].’’ Summary of Request

On December 18, 2013, NMFS received an application from the Navy requesting a Letters of Authorization (LOA) for the take of 29 species of marine mammals incidental to Navy training and testing activities to be conducted in the NWTT Study Area over 5 years. The Navy is requesting a 5-year LOA for training and testing activities to be conducted from 2015 through 2020. The Study Area includes the existing Northwest Training Range Complex, the Keyport Range Complex, Carr Inlet Operations Area, Southeast Alaska Acoustic Measurement Facility (SEAFAC), and Navy pierside locations where sonar maintenance or testing may occur (see Figure 1–1 of the Navy’s application for a map of the NWTT Study Area). The activities conducted within the NWTT Study Area are classified as military readiness activities. The Navy states that these activities may expose some of the marine mammals present within the NWTT Study Area to sound from underwater acoustic sources and explosives. In addition, incidental takes of marine mammals may occur from ship strike. The Navy is requesting authorization to take 29 marine mammal species by Level B (behavioral) harassment; 9 of those marine mammal species may be taken by injury or mortality. Description of the Specified Activity

In the application submitted to NMFS, the Navy requests authorization to take marine mammals incidental to conducting the following training and testing activities: Anti-surface warfare; anti-submarine warfare; mine warfare; naval special warfare; major training activities; Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) testing; anti-surface warfare testing; anti-submarine warfare testing; Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) testing; and Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) testing. Detailed descriptions of these activities, including duration, location, and equipment involved, are provided in the Navy’s application. The Navy has also prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) analyzing the effects on the human environment of implementing their preferred alternative (among others).

Information Solicited

Interested persons may submit information, suggestions, and comments concerning the Navy’s request (see

**ADDRESSES** ). All input related to the Navy’s NWTT request and NMFS’ role in governing the incidental taking of marine mammals will be considered by NMFS when developing, if appropriate, the most effective regulations governing the issuance of a Letter of Authorization.

Dated: January 24, 2014. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–01724 Filed 1–28–14; 8:45 am]

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**BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION** 

**Academic Research Council Solicitation of Applications for**  **Membership**

**AGENCY :**  Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  Section 1013(b)(1) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(1), establishes the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (‘‘Bureau’’) Office of Research and assigns to it the responsibility of researching, analyzing, and reporting on topics relating to the Bureau’s mission, including developments in markets for consumer financial products and services, consumer awareness, and consumer behavior. The Bureau established the Academic Research Council as a technical advisory body comprised of scholars to provide the Office of Research with guidance as it performs its responsibilities. Director Richard Cordray invites qualified individuals to apply for appointment to the Academic Research Council. Appointments to the Council are typically for two years. However, the Director may amend the Council charter from time to time during the charter terms, as the Director deems necessary to accomplish the purpose of the Council. There are two vacancies on the Academic Research Council. Bureau expects to announce the selection of new members in March 2014.

**DATES :**  Complete application packets received on or before February 11, 2014 will be given consideration for membership on the Council. **ADDRESSES :**  Complete application packets must include a re  ́ sume  ́ for each applicant and a completed application. The appropriate forms can be accessed
at: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/accepting-applications-for-ouracademic-research-council.

If electronic submission is not feasible, the completed application packet can be mailed to Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 6108 E–A, Washington, DC 20552.

All applications for membership on the Academic Research Council should be sent:

• Electronically: CFPB

_ BoardandCouncilApps@cfpb.gov. We strongly encourage electronic submissions.

• Mail: Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 6111 E–B, Washington, DC 20552. Post marked on or before 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time on February 11, 2014.

• Hand Delivery/Courier in Lieu of Mail: Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 6111 E–B, Washington, DC 20552. Received on or before 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time on February 11,
2014.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Requests for additional information should be directed to Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (202) 435–9064.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  I. Background

The Bureau is charged with regulating ‘‘the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services under the Federal consumer financial laws,’’ so as to ensure that ‘‘all consumers have access to markets for consumer financial products and services and that markets for consumer financial products and services are fair, transparent, and competitive.’’ Pursuant to Section 1021(c) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203 (‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’), the Bureau’s primary functions

are:

1. Conducting financial education
programs;

2. Collecting, investigating, and responding to consumer complaints;

3. Collecting, researching, monitoring, and publishing information relevant to the function of markets for consumer financial products and services to identify risks to consumers and to the proper functioning of such markets;

4. Supervising persons covered under the Dodd-Frank Act for compliance with


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Federal consumer financial law, and taking appropriate enforcement action to address violations of Federal consumer financial law;

5. Issuing rules, orders, and guidance implementing Federal consumer financial law; and

6. Performing such support activities as may be needed or useful to facilitate the other functions of the Bureau.

II. Academic Research Council

Section 1013(b)(1) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(1), establishes the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Research and assigns to it the responsibility of researching, analyzing, and reporting on topics relating to the Bureau’s mission, including developments in markets for consumer financial products and services, consumer awareness, and consumer behavior. The Bureau established the Academic Research Council as a technical advisory body comprised of scholars to provide the Office of Research methodological and technical advice and feedback on its research work by framing research questions; suggesting new data collection strategies and methods of analysis; providing feedback, both backward and forward looking, on the Office of Research’s research program; providing input into its research strategic planning process and research agenda; collaborating with CFPB research staff on high value research projects which shall allow for transfer of specialized expertise; and supporting high quality recruitment.
III. Qualifications

In appointing members of the Council, the Office of Research seeks to recruit tenured academics, with a world class research and publishing background, and a record of public or academic service. We are seeking prominent experts who are recognized for their professional achievements and objectivity in economics, statistics, psychology or behavioral science. In particular, academics with strong methodological and technical expertise in structural or reduced form econometrics, modeling of consumer decision-making, behavioral economics, experimental economics, program evaluation, psychology, and financial choice. The members of the Council will collectively provide a balance of expertise across these areas.

The Council is composed of no more than eight members. Currently we have six Council members. We are looking to fill two additional seats on the Council in 2014. You can learn more about current Academic Research Council members at http:// files.consumerfinance.gov/f/1209

_ cfpb

_ arcbios.pdf.

The Bureau has a special interest in ensuring that the perspectives of women and men, all racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on the Board and Councils, and therefore, encourages applications from qualified candidates from these groups. The Bureau also has a special interest in establishing a Council that is represented by a diversity of viewpoints and constituencies, and therefore encourages nominations for qualified candidates who:

1. Represent the United States’ geographic diversity; and

2. Understand the interests of specialpopulations identified in the DoddFrank Act, including servicemembers, older Americans, students, and traditionally underserved consumers and communities.
IV. Application Procedures

Any interested person may apply for membership on the Council.

A complete application packet must include:

1. A complete re  ́ sume  ́ or curriculum vitae for the applicant; and

2. Completed application—http:// www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/accepting-applications-for-ouracademic-research-council.

To evaluate potential sources of conflicts of interest, the Bureau will ask potential candidates to provide information related to financial holdings and/or professional affiliations, and to allow the Bureau to perform a background check. The Bureau will not review nominations and will not answer questions from internal or external parties regarding applications until the application period has closed.

The Bureau will not entertain nominations of federally registered lobbyists and individuals who have been convicted of a felony for a position on the Council.

Only complete applications will be given consideration for review of membership on the Council.

Dated: January 23, 2014. Christopher D’Angelo, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2014–01607 Filed 1–28–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE** 

**Office of the Secretary**

**Department of Defense Task Force on the Care, Management, and Transition**  **of Recovering Wounded, Ill, and Injured Members of the Armed Forces;**  **Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Meeting notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Department of Defense Task Force on the Care, Management, and Transition of Recovering Wounded, Ill, and Injured Members of the Armed Forces (subsequently referred to as the Task Force).

**DATES :**  Monday, February 24, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. EST—Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST.

**ADDRESSES :**  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC-Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 (Washington Ball Room).

**FOR FURTHER CONTACT INFORMATION :**  Mail Delivery service through Recovering Warrior Task Force, Hoffman Building II, 200 Stovall St., Alexandria, VA 22332–0021. ‘‘Mark as Time Sensitive for February Meeting’’. Email correspondence to rwtf@mail.mil. Denise F. Dailey, Designated Federal Officer; Telephone (703) 325–6640. Fax (703) 325–6710.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 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 102–3.150.

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the Task Force Members to convene and gather data from panels and briefers on the Task Force’s topics of inquiry.

Agenda: (Refer to http:// rwtf.defense.gov for the most up-to-date meeting information.) Day One: Monday, February 24, 2014
8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Welcome, Member

Introductions 8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Installation Visit

After Action Review 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Army Warrior

Transition Command Response to RWTF FY13 Recommendations 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Break