### 69806 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 21, 2012 / Notices

Impact on Availability of Affected Species for Taking for Subsistence Uses

There are no relevant subsistence uses of marine mammals implicated by this action. Endangered Species Act (ESA)

The Southern Resident killer whale and humpback whale are listed as endangered under the ESA and the eastern distinct population segment (DPS) of Steller sea lion is currently listed as threatened, but NMFS has proposed delisting of the eastern DPS (77 FR 23209, April 18, 2012). These species may occur within the action area. NMFS’ Office of Protected Resources initiated formal consultation on the issuance of an IHA under section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA for the takes of Southern Resident killer whales, humpback whales, and the eastern DPS of Steller sea lions. This consultation is complete, with the determination in a Biological Opinion that the activity is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the eastern DPS of Steller sea lions, Southern Resident killer whales, and humpback whales. In addition, the activity will not destroy or adversely modify designated critical habitat for Southern Resident killer whales. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), as implemented by the regulations published by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and NOAA Administrative Order 216–6, NMFS prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects to marine mammals and other applicable environmental resources resulting from issuance of a one-year IHA and the potential issuance of additional authorizations for incidental harassment for the ongoing project. NMFS has made a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and, therefore, it is not necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement for the issuance of an IHA to WSF for this activity.

As a result of these determinations, NMFS has issued an IHA to the WSF to incidentally take marine mammals during in-water construction activities associated with the Port Townsend ferry terminal transfer span replacement project in Port Townsend, WA, provided the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated.

Dated: November 9, 2012. Helen M. Golde, Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2012–28345 Filed 11–20–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION** 

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew**  **Collection, Procurement Contracts**

**AGENCY :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice

**SUMMARY :**  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘‘the Commission’’) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, and to allow 60 days for comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the extension of requirements relating to information collected to assist the Commission in soliciting and awarding contracts, OMB Control No. 3038–0031.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted on or before January 22, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments may be mailed to Sonda Owens, Financial Management Branch, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Sonda Owens, (202) 418–5182; FAX (202) 418–54149; email: sowens@cftc.gov

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**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. To comply with this requirement, the Commission is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information listed below.

With respect to the following collection of information, the Commission invites comments on:

• Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have a practical use;

• The accuracy of the Commission’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

• Ways to enhance the quality of, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

• Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
Procurement Contracts, OMB Control No. 3038–0031—Extension

The information collection consists of procurement activities relating to solicitations, amendments to solicitations, requests for quotations, construction contracts, awards of contracts, performance bonds, and payment information for individuals (vendors) or contractors engaged in providing supplies or services.

The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows:



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### ANNUAL 

### R EPORTING 

### B URDEN

Annual number of respondents Frequency or response Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours

364 .................................................................. Annually .................................................. ........ 364 2 728


### 69807 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 21, 2012 / Notices

There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection.

Dated: November 15, 2012. Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2012–28234 Filed 11–20–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE P**

**COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION** 

**Sunshine Act Meeting**

This notice that an emergency meeting was held is published pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, 5 U.S.C. 552b.

**AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

**TIMES AND DATES :**  The Commission held an emergency closed meeting on November 14, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. The Commission, by a recorded unanimous vote of those members attending, determined that agency business required that business of the agency required that the meeting be held at that time. Commissioner Chilton did not participate.

**PLACE :**  Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room.

**STATUS :**  Closed.

**MATTERS CONSIDERED :**  Litigation matters

**CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission, 202–418–5084.

Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2012–28382 Filed 11–19–12; 11:15 am]

**BILLING CODE 6351–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Threat Reduction Advisory Committee; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee**  **Meeting**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics).

**ACTION :**  Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Threat Reduction Advisory Committee (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Committee’’).

**DATES :**  Thursday, December 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, December 7, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Conference Room 3A912A, The Pentagon.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. William Hostyn, DoD, Defense Threat Reduction Agency/J2/5/8R–ACP, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201. Email: william.hostyn@dtra.mil. Phone: (703) 767–4453. Fax: (703) 767–4206.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of Meeting: To obtain, review and evaluate classified information related to the Committee’s mission to advise on technology security, combating weapons of mass destruction (C–WMD), counter terrorism and counter proliferation.

Agenda: Beginning at 8:30 a.m., December 6, and through the end of the meeting on December 7, the committee will receive classified Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (C–WMD) briefings from the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The committee will also hold classified discussions on Middle East WMD concerns, Addressing C– WMD Capabilities Needs and Gaps for 2020, the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and the Way Forward, the Global C–WMD Awareness System, and Securing Special Nuclear Materials.

Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the meeting shall be closed to the public. The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, in consultation with the DoD FACA Attorney, has determined in writing that the public interest requires all sessions of this meeting be closed to the public because the discussions will be concerned with classified information and matters covered by Title 5, United States Code, Section 552b(c)(1) and are inextricably intertwined with the unclassified material which cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without disclosing secret material.

Committee’s Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: Mr. William Hostyn, DoD, Defense Threat Reduction Agency/J/2/5/8R–ACP, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201. Email: william.hostyn@dtra.mil. Phone: (703) 767–4453. Fax: (703) 767–4206. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the membership of the Committee at any time or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting. Written statements should be submitted to the Committee’s Designated Federal Officer. The Designated Federal Officer’s contact information is listed in the paragraph immediately above or it can be obtained from the General Services Administration’s FACA Database— https://www.fido.gov/facadatabase/ public.asp.

Written statements that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting of the Committee may be submitted at any time. However, if individual comments pertain to a specific topic being discussed at a planned meeting then these statements must be submitted no later than five business days prior to the meeting in question. The Designated Federal Officer will review all submitted written statements and provide copies to all committee members.

Dated: November 15, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012–28241 Filed 11–20–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID DoD–2012–OS–0143]**

**Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice to alter a system of records.

**SUMMARY :**  The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to alter a system of records in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

**DATES :**  This proposed action will be effective on December 24, 2012 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. Comments will be accepted on or before December 21, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: