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(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the 

regulations governing the taking and 

importing of marine mammals (50 CFR 

part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 

1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 

et seq.), the regulations governing the 

taking, importing, and exporting of 

endangered and threatened species (50 

CFR 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 

1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et 

seq.). 

The applicant proposes to conduct 

research on the Western distinct 

population segment (wDPS) and Eastern 

distinct population segment (eDPS) of 

Steller sea lions in Alaska, Washington, 

Oregon, and California to measure 

population status, vital rates, foraging 

ecology, habitat requirements, and 

effects of natural and anthropogenic 

factors pursuant to fulfilling the NMFS’ 

legal requirements under the MMPA 

and ESA. Annually in the wDPS, up to 

66,000 Steller sea lions may be exposed 

to aerial surveys by manned or 

unmanned aircraft, 7,000 to rookerybased activities, and 10,500 to other 

incidental activities. Up to 595 Steller 

sea lions could be captured, with up to 

345 having blood, skin, and swab 

samples collected, 395 hot-branded, and 

up to 145 blubber biopsied, 345 vibrissa 

removed, and 320 subject to stomach 

intubation. Instruments will be attached 

on up to 45, and 245 would receive a 

non-permanent mark if not hot-branded. 

Annually in the eDPS, up to 46,000 sea 

lions may be exposed to aerial surveys, 

and 13,100 to incidental activities. Up 

to 40 adult males could be captured, 

and have blood, hair, and skin samples 

collected, hot-brand and flipper tags 

applied, and have an instrument 

attached. Up to 200 pups would be 

captured, hot-branded flipper-tagged, 

swabbed, and skin biopsied, with 50 

also having blood and hair samples 

collected. Non-target species that may 

be taken incidentally include northern 

fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in 

Alaska, California sea lions (Zalophus 

californianus) and northern elephant 

seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in 

Washington, Oregon, and California, 

and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in all 

states. Samples may be exported and reimported. The requested duration of the 

permit is five years. 

In compliance with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 

U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial 

determination has been made that the 

effects of the activities proposed are 

consistent with the Preferred 

Alternative in the Final Programmatic 

Environmental Impact Statement for 

Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal 

Research (NMFS 2007), and that 

issuance of the permit would not have 

a significant adverse impact on the 

human environment. 

Concurrent with the publication of 

this notice in the Federal Register, 

NMFS is forwarding copies of the 

application to the Marine Mammal 

Commission and its Committee of 

Scientific Advisors. 

Dated: March 14, 2014. 

Perry F. Gayaldo, 

Acting Deputy, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL 

PROTECTION 

Publication of FY 2013 Service 

Contract Inventory 

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial 

Protection. 

ACTION: Notice of public availability of 

FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 

743 of Division C of the Consolidated 

Appropriations Act of 2010, the Bureau 

of Consumer Financial Protection 

(Bureau) is publishing this notice to 

advise the public of the availability of 

the FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory. 

This inventory provides information on 

service contract actions over $25,000, 

which the Bureau awarded during FY 

2013. The information is organized by 

function to show how contracted 

resources were used by the agency to 

support its mission. The inventory has 

been developed in accordance with the 

guidance issued on November 5, 2010 

and December 19, 2011 by the Office of 

Management and Budget’s Office of 

Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). 

OFPP’s guidance is available at: http:// 

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/

omb/procurement/memo/servicecontract-inventories-guidance11052010.pdf and http://

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/

omb/procurement/memo/servicecontract-inventory-guidance.pdf. The 

Bureau has posted its inventory and a 

summary of the inventory on the 

Bureau’s ‘‘Open government’’ homepage 

at the following link: http://

www.consumerfinance.gov/open/, 

specifically at http://

files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201312_

cfpb_worksheet_service-contractinventory.pdf and http://

files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201312_

cfpb_summary_service-contractinventory.pdf. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Questions regarding the service contract 

inventory should be directed to Hoa 

Crews, Senior Procurement Analyst, 

Office of Procurement, Consumer 

Financial Protection Bureau, (202) 435– 

7422. 

Dated: March 13, 2014. 

Richard Cordray, 

Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial 

Protection. 

[FR Doc. 2014–06299 Filed 3–21–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Docket ID: DoD–2014–OS–0039] 

Proposed Collection; Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of 

Defense for Personnel & Readiness, DoD. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 

3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the 

Under Secretary of Defense for 

Personnel & Readiness 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 May 23, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

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