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each species, respectively. The mitigation and monitoring measures (described previously in this document) included in the IHA are expected to reduce even further any potential disturbance to marine mammals.

In addition, no important feeding and reproductive areas are known in the vicinity of the TGS’ seismic surveys at the time the surveys are to take place. No critical habitat of ESA-listed marine mammal species occurs in the Chukchi Sea.

Based on the analysis contained herein of the likely effects of the specified activity on marine mammals and their habitat, and taking into consideration the implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures, NMFS finds that TGS’ 2013 open-water 2D seismic surveys in the Chukchi Sea may result in the incidental take of small numbers of marine mammals, by Level B harassment only, and that the total taking from the seismic surveys will have a negligible impact on the affected species or stocks. Unmitigable Adverse Impact Analysis and Determination

NMFS has determined that TGS’ 2013 open-water 2D seismic surveys in the Chukchi Sea will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of species or stocks for taking for subsistence uses. This determination is supported by information contained in this document and TGS’ POC. TGS has adopted a spatial and temporal strategy for its Chukchi Sea open-water seismic surveys that will help ensure its survey will have no unmitigable impacts to subsistence hunters. Due to the timing of the project and the distance from the surrounding communities, it is anticipated to have no effects on spring harvesting and little or no effects on the occasional summer harvest of beluga whale, subsistence seal hunts (ringed and spotted seals are primarily harvested in winter while bearded seals are hunted during July–September in the Beaufort Sea), or the fall bowhead hunt.

In addition, based on the measures described in TGS’ POC, the required mitigation and monitoring measures (described earlier in this document), and the project design itself, NMFS has determined that there will not be an unmitigable adverse impact onsubsistence uses from TGS’ 2013 openwater 2D seismic surveys in the Chukchi Sea. Endangered Species Act (ESA)

The bowhead, fin, and humpback whales and ringed and bearded seals are the only marine mammal species currently listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA that could occur during TGS’ 2D seismic surveys during the Arctic open-water season. NMFS’ Permits and Conservation Division consulted with NMFS’ Alaska Regional Office Division of Protected Resources under section 7 of the ESA on the issuance of an IHA to TGS under section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA for this activity. A Biological Opinion was issued on July 10, 2013, which concludes that issuance of the IHA is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the ESA-listed marine mammal species. NMFS will issue an Incidental Take Statement under this Biological Opinion which contains reasonable and prudent measures with implementing terms and conditions to minimize the effects of take of listed species. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NMFS prepared an EA that includes an analysis of potential environmental effects associated with NMFS’ issuance of an IHA to TGS to take marine mammals incidental to conducting its 2D seismic surveys in the Chukchi Sea during the 2013 open-water season. NMFS has finalized the EA and prepared a FONSI for this action. Therefore, preparation of an EIS is not
necessary.
Authorization

As a result of these determinations, NMFS has issued an IHA to TGS to take marine mammals incidental to its 2013 seismic survey in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska, provided the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated.

Dated: August 14, 2013. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–20310 Filed 8–19–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID: DoD–2013–OS–0174]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the DFAS announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

**DATES :**  Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 21, 2013.

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

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Finance and Accounting Services-Columbus, 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43218 or call Ms. Michelle Estep, (614) 701– 2100, Christina Haines-Ball, (614) 701– 2123 or Phyllis Wolford, (614) 701–
2309.

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: 1099 Tax Reporting Program, 1099 MISC, OMB 0730–TBD.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement allows the government to gather and capture payment data for the Department of Defense (DoD) Purchase Card Program, the following payment systems: Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), Computerized Accounts Payable System (CAPS), Integrated Accounts Payable


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System (IAPS), One Pay, and from the following DoD applications: Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (NAVY ERP), Enterprise Business System (EBS). Once all data files have been loaded, the application will issue a consolidated 1099, if applicable, to a customer instead of separate 1099s from each of the payments systems and DoD Purchase Card Program.

Affected Public: Individuals and Businesses.

Annual Burden Hours: 18,704 hours. Number of Respondents: 41,564. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 27 minutes.

Frequency: Annually.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Summary of Information Collection

Tax identification numbers, employer identification number, and/or social security number for individuals and businesses with reportable miscellaneous income that must be submitted annually to the Internal Revenue Service.

Dated: August 14, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2013–20187 Filed 8–19–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID: DoD–2013–OS–0176]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the DFAS announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

**DATES :**  Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 21, 2013.

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

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Finance and Accounting Services-Cleveland, 1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199, ATTN: JFBDA—Mr. Charles Moss, charles.moss@dfas.mil, 216–204–4426.

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Trustee Report, DD 2826, OMB
0730–0012.

Needs and Uses: This form is used to report on the administration of the funds received on behalf of a mentally incompetent member of the uniformed services pursuant to 37 U.S.C. 602–604.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 300 hours. Number of Respondents: 300. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Summary of Information Collection

When a member of the uniformed services is declared mentally incompetent, the need arises to have a trustee appointed to act on their behalf with regard to military pay matters. Trustees will complete this form to report the administration of the funds received on behalf of the member. The requirement to complete this form helps alleviate the opportunity for fraud, waste and abuse of Government funds and member’s benefits.

Dated: August 14, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2013–20205 Filed 8–19–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID: DoD–2013–OS–0173]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Defense Threat Reduction Agency announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

**DATES :**  Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 21, 2013.

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

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.