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harassment for no more than 1 year, a 

notice of a proposed authorization is 

provided to the public for review. 

Authorization for incidental takings 

shall be granted if NMFS finds that the 

taking will have a negligible impact on 

the species or stock(s), will not have an 

unmitigable adverse impact on the 

availability of the species or stock(s) for 

subsistence uses (where relevant), and if 

the permissible methods of taking and 

requirements pertaining to the 

mitigation, monitoring and reporting of 

such takings are set forth. NMFS has 

defined ‘‘negligible impact’’ in 50 CFR 

216.103 as ‘‘. . . an impact resulting 

from the specified activity that cannot 

be reasonably expected to, and is not 

reasonably likely to, adversely affect the 

species or stock through effects on 

annual rates of recruitment or survival.’’ 

Except with respect to certain 

activities not pertinent here, the MMPA 

defines ‘‘harassment’’ as any act of 

pursuit, torment, or annoyance which (i) 

has the potential to injure a marine 

mammal or marine mammal stock in the 

wild [Level A harassment]; or (ii) has 

the potential to disturb a marine 

mammal or marine mammal stock in the 

wild by causing disruption of behavioral 

patterns, including, but not limited to, 

migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, 

feeding, or sheltering [Level B 

harassment]. 

Summary of Request 

On July 11, 2014, NMFS received a 

complete application from Apache 

requesting authorization for the take of 

six marine mammal species incidental 

to an oil and gas exploration seismic 

program in Cook Inlet, AK, over the 

course of 5 years, which would 

necessitate the promulgation of 5-year 

regulations. The purpose of the 

proposed project is to explore for and 

develop oil and gas resources in Cook 

Inlet. The following specific aspects of 

the activities are likely to result in the 

take of marine mammals: seismic airgun 

operations. Apache requests 

authorization to take six marine 

mammal species by Level B harassment 

only: beluga whale (Delphinapterus 

leucas); killer whale (Orcinus orca); 

harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena); 

gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus); 

harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi); 

and Steller sea lion (Eumetopias 

jubatus). Injury or mortality is unlikely 

during the proposed seismic survey, and 

take by Level A harassment (including 

injury) or mortality is not requested in 

Apache’s application. 

Specified Activities 

In the application submitted to 

NMFS, Apache requests authorization to 

take marine mammals incidental to a 

seismic survey program in Cook Inlet, 

AK. Apache proposes to conduct 

seismic operations in both intertidal and 

offshore areas, utilizing two 

synchronized source vessels and nodal 

technology. Sections 2 and 3 of 

Apache’s application (see ADDRESSES) 

describe the activities in detail, as well 

as the timing and location. 

Information Solicited 

Interested persons may submit 

information, suggestions, and comments 

concerning Apache’s request (see 

ADDRESSES). All information, 

suggestions, and comments related to 

Apache’s request and NMFS’ potential 

development and implementation of 

regulations governing the incidental 

taking of marine mammals by Apache’s 

activities will be considered by NMFS 

in developing, if appropriate, the most 

effective regulations governing the 

issuance of letters of authorization. 

Dated: July 30, 2014. 

Donna S. Wieting, 

Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–18444 Filed 8–4–14; 8:45 am] 

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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 

COMMISSION 

Sunshine Act Meetings 

TIME AND DATE: 10:00 a.m., Friday, 

August 15, 2014. 

PLACE: 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, 

DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference 

Room. 

STATUS: Closed. 

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 

Surveillance, Enforcement Matters, and 

Examinations. In the event that the 

times, dates, or locations of this or any 

future meetings change, an 

announcement of the change, along with 

the new time and place of the meeting 

will be posted on the Commission’s 

Web site at http://www.cftc.gov. 

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

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5964. 

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND 

COMMUNITY SERVICE 

Information Collection; Submission for 

OMB Review, Comment Request 

AGENCY: Corporation for National and 

Community Service. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Corporation for National 

and Community Service (CNCS) has 

submitted a public information 

collection request (ICR) entitled 

Financial Management Survey, OMB 

No. 3045–0102, for review in 

accordance with the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 

13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of 

this ICR, with applicable supporting 

documentation, may be obtained by 

calling the Corporation for National and 

Community Service, Douglas Godesky, 

at 202–606–6967 or email to dgodesky@

cns.gov. Individuals who use a 

telecommunications device for the deaf 

(TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833–3722 

between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern 

Time, Monday through Friday. 

ADDRESSES: Comments may be 

submitted, identified by the title of the 

information collection activity, to the 

Office of Information and Regulatory 

Affairs, Attn: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB 

Desk Officer for the Corporation for 

National and Community Service, by 

any of the following two methods 

within 30 days from the date of 

publication in the Federal Register: 

(1) By fax to: 202–395–6974, 

Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk 

Officer for the Corporation for National 

and Community Service; or 

(2) By email to: smar@omb.eop.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB 

is particularly interested in comments 

which: 

• Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of CNCS, including whether 

the information will have practical 

utility; 

• 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; 

• Propose ways to enhance the 

quality, utility, and clarity of the 

information to be collected; and 

• Propose ways to 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. 

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