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marine mammal will be in a zone where 

injury and/or mortality could occur as a 

result of time-delayed detonation. 

Furthermore, the estimated exposures 

are based on the probability of the 

animals occurring in the area when a 

training event is occurring, and this 

probability does not change based on 

the use of TDFDs or implementation of 

mitigation measures (i.e., the exposure 

model does not account for how the 

charge is initiated and assumes no 

mitigation is being implemented). The 

potential effects to marine mammal 

species and stocks as a result of the 

proposed mine neutralization training 

activities are the same as those analyzed 

in the final rule governing the incidental 

takes for these activities. Consequently, 

NMFS believes that the take estimates 

analyzed in the existing final rule do not 

change as a result of the modified LOA 

which includes mine neutralization 

training activities using TDFDs. 

Analysis and Negligible Impact 

Determination 

Pursuant to NMFS’ regulations 

implementing the MMPA, an applicant 

is required to estimate the number of 

animals that would be ‘‘taken’’ by the 

specified activities (for example, takes 

by harassment or injury). This estimate 

informs the analysis that NMFS must 

perform to determine whether the 

activity would have a ‘‘negligible 

impact’’ on the species or stock. Level 

B (behavioral) harassment occurs at the 

level of the individual(s) and does not 

assume any resulting population-level 

consequences, though there are known 

avenues through which behavioral 

disturbance of individuals can result in 

population-level effects. A negligible 

impact finding is based on the lack of 

likely adverse effects on annual rates of 

recruitment or survival (populationlevel effects). An estimate of the number 

of Level B harassment takes, alone, is 

not enough information on which to 

base an impact determination. In 

addition to considering estimates of the 

number of marine mammals that might 

be ‘‘taken’’ through behavioral 

harassment, NMFS must consider other 

factors, such as the likely nature of any 

responses (their intensity, duration, 

etc.), the context of any responses 

(critical reproductive time or location, 

migration, etc.), or any other variables 

(if known), as well as the number and 

nature of estimated Level A takes, the 

number of estimated mortalities, and 

effects on habitat. 

Based on the analysis of the potential 

impacts from the proposed mine 

neutralization training exercises 

conducted within the HRC, which 

includes the modification of marine 

mammal monitoring and mitigation 

measures intended to minimize the risk 

of exposure to explosive detonations 

during the use of TDFDs, NMFS has 

determined that the modification of the 

Navy’s LOA to include taking of marine 

mammals incidental to mine 

neutralization training using TDFDs will 

have a negligible impact on the marine 

mammal species and stocks present in 

the action area, provided that the 

additional mitigation and monitoring 

measures described above are 

implemented. 

Endangered Species Act (ESA) 

There are seven marine mammal 

species listed as threatened or 

endangered under the ESA with 

confirmed or possible occurrence in the 

HRC: blue whale (Balaenoptera 

musculus), north Pacific right whale 

(Eubalaena japonica), humpback whale 

(Megaptera novaeangliae), sei whale 

(Balaenoptera borealis), fin whale 

(Balaenoptera physalus), sperm whale 

(Physeter macrocephalus), and 

Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus 

schauinslandi). Pursuant to section 7 of 

the ESA, NMFS has consulted internally 

on the issuance of the modified LOA 

under section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA 

for these activities. Consultation was 

concluded on January 10, 2012. 

National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA) 

NMFS participated as a cooperating 

agency on the Navy’s Final 

Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) 

for the HRC. NMFS subsequently 

adopted the Navy’s FEIS for the purpose 

of complying with the MMPA. NMFS 

has determined that there are no 

changes in the potential effects to 

marine mammal species and stocks as a 

result of the mine neutralization 

training events using TDFDs. Therefore, 

no additional NEPA analysis is required 

and the information in the existing FEIS 

remains sufficient. 

Authorization 

NMFS has determined that the marine 

mammal takes resulting from the 2011 

military readiness training and research 

activities falls within the levels 

previously anticipated, analyzed, and 

authorized. Further, the level of taking 

authorized in 2012 and 2013 for the 

Navy’s HRC training and research 

activities is consistent with our previous 

findings made for the total taking 

allowed under the HRC regulations. 

Finally, the record supports NMFS’ 

conclusion that the total number of 

marine mammals taken by the 2012 and 

2013 HRC activities will have no more 

than a negligible impact on the affected 

species or stock of marine mammals and 

will not have an unmitigable adverse 

impact on the availability of these 

species or stocks for taking for 

subsistence uses. Accordingly, NMFS 

has issued a 2-year LOA for Navy 

training and research activities 

conducted in the HRC from January 15, 

2012, through January 5, 2014. 

Dated: February 17, 2012. 

James H. Lecky, 

Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–4340 Filed 2–23–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM 

PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR 

SEVERELY DISABLED 

Procurement List; Additions and 

Deletions 

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From 

People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled. 

ACTION: Additions to and Deletions from 

the Procurement List. 

SUMMARY: This action adds services to 

the Procurement List that will be 

provided by nonprofit agencies 

employing persons who are blind or 

have other severe disabilities, and 

deletes products and services from the 

Procurement List previously furnished 

by such agencies. 

DATES: Effective Date: 3/26/2012. 

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase 

From People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 

1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, 

Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 

603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email 

CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Additions 

On 12/23/2011 (76 FR 80346); 12/30/ 

2011 (76 FR 82282–82283); and 1/6/ 

2012 (77 FR 780), the Committee for 

Purchase From People Who Are Blind 

or Severely Disabled published notices 

of proposed additions to the 

Procurement List. 

After consideration of the material 

presented to it concerning capability of 

qualified nonprofit agencies to provide 

the services and impact of the additions 

on the current or most recent 

contractors, the Committee has 

determined that the services listed 

below are suitable for procurement by 

the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 

8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. 


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Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification 

I certify that the following action will 

not have a significant impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

The major factors considered for this 

certification were: 

1. The action will not result in any 

additional reporting, recordkeeping or 

other compliance requirements for small 

entities other than the small 

organizations that will provide the 

services to the Government. 

2. The action will result in 

authorizing small entities to provide the 

services to the Government. 

3. There are no known regulatory 

alternatives which would accomplish 

the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in 

connection with the services proposed 

for addition to the Procurement List. 

End of Certification 

Accordingly, the following services 

are added to the Procurement List: 

Services 

Service Type/Location: Custodial Service, 

Eastern ARNG Aviation Training Site, 

Capital City Airport Hanger 2, 240 

Airport Road, New Cumberland, PA. 

NPA: Opportunity Center, Incorporated, 

Wilmington, DE. 

Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, 

W7NX USPFO Activity PA ARNG, 

Annville, PA. 

Service Type/Location: Grounds 

Maintenance, National Weather Service, 

5655 Hollywood Ave., Shreveport, LA. 

NPA: Goodwill Industries of North 

Louisiana, Inc., Shreveport, LA. 

Contracting Activity: Dept of Commerce, 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration, Boulder, CO. 

Service Type/Location: Janitorial, FAA Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 S. 

MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK. 

NPA: Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc., 

Oklahoma City, OK. 

Contracting Activity: Dept of Transportation, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 

Oklahoma City, OK. 

Service Type/Location: Custodial Service and 

Grounds Maintenance, Salmon Airbase, 

8 Industrial Lane, US Forest Service, 

Salmon, ID. 

NPA: Development Workshop, Inc., Idaho 

Falls, ID. 

Contracting Activity: US Forest Service, 

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho 

Falls, ID. 

Service Type/Location: Custodial and 

Grounds Maintenance, US Border 

Station, 160 Garrison Street, Eagle Pass, 

TX, US Border Station, 500 Adams 

Street, Eagle Pass, TX, VACIS Border 

Station, 500 Adams Street, Eagle Pass, 

TX. 

NPA: Endeavors Unlimited, Inc., San 

Antonio, TX. 

Contracting Activity: General Services 

Administration, Public Buildings 

Service, ACQ MGT SVC BR, Fort Worth, 

TX. 

Service Type/Location: Mail Services, 

National Finance Center, (Offsite: 2762 

Rand Rd., Indianapolis, IN), 13800 Old 

Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA. 

NPA: Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Ctr for 

Handicapped and Blind, Inc., Fort 

Wayne, IN. 

Contracting Activity: Dept of Agriculture, 

USDA, Office of the Chief Financial 

Officer, Washington, DC. 

Deletions 

On 10/14/2011 (76 FR 63905–63906); 

10/21/2011 (76 FR 65501–65502); 10/ 

28/2011 (76 FR 66913–66914); and 12/ 

30/2011 (76 FR 82282–82283), the 

Committee for Purchase From People 

Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled 

published notices of proposed deletions 

from the Procurement List. 

After consideration of the relevant 

matter presented, the Committee has 

determined that the products and 

services listed below are no longer 

suitable for procurement by the Federal 

Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 

and 41 CFR 51–2.4. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification 

I certify that the following action will 

not have a significant impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

The major factors considered for this 

certification were: 

1. The action will not result in 

additional reporting, recordkeeping or 

other compliance requirements for small 

entities. 

2. The action may result in 

authorizing small entities to furnish the 

products and services to the 

Government. 

3. There are no known regulatory 

alternatives which would accomplish 

the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in 

connection with the products and 

services deleted from the Procurement 

List. 

End of Certification 

Accordingly, the following products 

and services are deleted from the 

Procurement List: 

Products 

Pad, Cooling, Chemical 

NSN: 6530–00–133–4299. 

NPA: Employ+Ability, Inc., Braintree, MA. 

Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics 

Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, 

PA. 

NSN: 7490–01–483–8984—Paper Shredder, 

Cross Cut. 

NSN: 7490–01–483–8985—Paper Shredder, 

Strip Cut. 

NSN: 7490–01–483–8990—Paper Shredder, 

Strip Cut. 

NSN: 7490–01–483–8991—Paper Shredder, 

Cross Cut. 

NPA: L.C. Industries for the Blind, Inc., 

Durham, NC. 

Contracting Activity: General Services 

Administration, New York, NY. 

Services 

Service Type/Location: Removal of Tool 

Identification Numbers, Tinker Air Force 

Base, OK. 

NPA: Work Activity Center, Inc., Moore, OK. 

Contracting Activity: Dept of the Air Force, 

FA8101 OC ALC PKO, Tinker AFB, OK. 

Service Type/Location: Janitorial/Custodial, 

FAA NAVAIDS Communication, 

Building 1300, Spokane International 

Airport, Spokane, WA. 

NPA: Career Connections, Spokane, WA. 

Contracting Activity: Department of 

Transportation, Massena, NY. 

Service Type/Location: Janitorial/Custodial, 

Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center, 

4087 West Harvard, Boise, ID. 

NPA: Western Idaho Training Company, 

Caldwell, ID. 

Contracting Activity: Dept of the Navy, Navy 

Region Northwest Reserve, Everett, WA. 

Barry S. Lineback, 

Director, Business Operations. 

[FR Doc. 2012–4311 Filed 2–23–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6353–01–P 

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM 

PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR 

SEVERELY DISABLED 

Procurement List; Proposed Additions 

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From 

People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled. 

ACTION: Proposed Additions to the 

Procurement List. 

SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing 

to add a product and service to the 

Procurement List that will be furnished 

by nonprofit agencies employing 

persons who are blind or have other 

severe disabilities. 

Comments Must Be Received on or 

Before: 3/26/2012. 

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase 

From People Who Are Blind or Severely 

Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 

1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, 

Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT

COMMENTS CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, 

Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 

603–0655, or email 

CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

notice is published pursuant to 41 

U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its 

purpose is to provide interested persons 

an opportunity to submit comments on 

the proposed actions. 


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