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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 orunmanned 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 allstates. 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.
[FR Doc. 2014–06291 Filed 3–21–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**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]

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**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, 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.

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