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dam in January and February 2010 

represented (conservatively) less than a 

third of the total run for the year. 

Therefore, the Port estimated that no 

more than one-third of the total run of 

Steller sea lions (approximately 25 

individuals) could be exposed to Level 

B harassment. Since each individual 

could potentially be exposed on both 

the upstream and downstream trip, a 

total of 50 takes of Steller sea lions 

could occur. Upon further consultation 

with NMFS Northwest Regional Office, 

and in consideration of steadily 

increasing numbers of Steller sea lions 

since 2008, NMFS is proposing to 

increase the number of Steller sea lions 

that could be exposed to Level B 

harassment. This is based on the fact 

that abundance estimates increased 

three-fold between 2009 and 2010, and 

may continue. Therefore, it is 

reasonable to assume that 2,025 

individuals may make the trip to and 

from the dam during the proposed 

activity (based on a conservative threefold increase in 2011, 2012, and again 

in 2013). Considering the avoidance of 

the peak run and potential exposure 

during the upstream and downstream 

migration, NMFS proposes to authorize 

the incidental take, by Level B 

harassment only, of 1,350 Steller sea 

lion exposures (accounting for one-third 

of the total run—about 675 animals— 

traveling to and from the dam). In 

addition, the Port requested take of 60 

California sea lions (based on the same 

analysis that was applied for Steller sea 

lions) and six harbor seals (the 

maximum number of harbor seals 

documented at Bonneville Dam since 

2002). These numbers take the proposed 

mitigation measures into consideration, 

but are conservative and represent the 

maximum number of animals expected 

to occur within the Level B harassment 

isopleth. The actual number of animals 

that may be harassed is likely to be 

significantly less. 

Negligible Impact and Small Numbers 

Analysis and Determination 

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.’’ In making a 

negligible impact determination, NMFS 

considers a number of factors which 

include, but are not limited to, number 

of anticipated injuries or mortalities 

(none of which would be authorized 

here), number, nature, intensity, and 

duration of Level B harassment, and the 

context in which takes occur. 

As described above, marine mammals 

would not be exposed to activities or 

sound levels which would result in 

injury (PTS), serious injury, or 

mortality. Pile driving would occur in 

shallow coastal waters of the Columbia 

River. The action area (waters around 

Terminal 5) is not considered significant 

habitat for pinnipeds. The closest haulout is 50 mi (80 km) away, which is 

outside the project area’s largest 

harassment zone. Marine mammals 

approaching the action area would 

likely be traveling or opportunistically 

foraging. The amount of take the Port 

requested for each species, and NMFS 

proposes to authorize, is considered 

small (less than five percent) relative to 

the estimated populations of 22,380 

Pacific harbor seals, 238,000 California 

sea lions, and 30,403 Steller sea lions. 

Marine mammals may be temporarily 

impacted by pile driving noise. 

However, marine mammals are expected 

to avoid the area, thereby reducing 

exposure and impacts. Pile driving 

activities are expected to occur for 

approximately 101 days. Furthermore, 

this section of the Columbia River is a 

highly industrialized area, so animals 

are likely tolerant or habituated to 

anthropogenic disturbance, including 

low level vibratory pile driving 

operations, and noise from other 

anthropogenic sources (such as vessels) 

may mask construction related sounds. 

There is no anticipated effect on annual 

rates of recruitment or survival of 

affected marine mammals. 

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 preliminarily determines that the 

proposed pile driving would result in 

the incidental take of small numbers of 

marine mammals, by Level B 

harassment only, and that the total 

taking would have a negligible impact 

on the affected species or stocks. 

Impact on Availability of Affected 

Species for Taking for Subsistence Uses 

There are no relevant subsistence uses 

of marine mammals implicated by this 

action. 

Endangered Species Act (ESA) 

The Steller sea lion is listed as 

endangered under the ESA with 

confirmed occurrence within the action 

area. NMFS is in the process of 

consulting with the Port and will 

consult internally on the issuance of an 

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

MMPA for the take of Steller sea lions 

incidental to the proposed activity. ESA 

consultation will be concluded prior to 

a determination on the issuance of a 

final IHA. 

National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA) 

In compliance with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 

U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as implemented by 

the regulations published by the 

Council on Environmental Quality (40 

CFR parts 1500–1508), and NOAA 

Administrative Order 216–6, NMFS is 

preparing an Environmental Assessment 

(EA) to consider the direct, indirect, and 

cumulative effects to marine mammals 

and other applicable environmental 

resources resulting from issuance of a 

one-year IHA and the potential issuance 

of additional authorizations for 

incidental harassment for the ongoing 

project. Upon completion, this EA will 

be available on the NMFS website listed 

in the beginning of this document. 

Dated: August 10, 2011. 

James H. Lecky, 

Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

Availability of Seats for the Stellwagen 

Bank National Marine Sanctuary 

Advisory Council 

AGENCY: Office of National Marine 

Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean 

Service (NOS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration, 

Department of Commerce (DOC). 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

applications. 

SUMMARY: The ONMS is seeking 

applicants for the following seat on the 

Stellwagen Bank National Marine 

Sanctuary Advisory Council: (2) 

Research (Alternate) seats. Applicants 

are chosen based upon their particular 

expertise and experience in relation to 

the seat for which they are applying; 

community and professional affiliations; 

philosophy regarding the protection and 

management of marine resources; and 

possibly the length of residence in the 

area affected by the sanctuary. 

Applicants who are chosen as members 

should expect to serve 3-year terms, 

pursuant to the Council’s Charter. The 

Council consists also of three state and 

three federal non-voting ex-officio seats. 

DATES: Applications are due by 

November 1, 2011. 


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ADDRESSES: Application kits may be 

obtained from 

Elizabeth.Stokes@noaa.gov, Stellwagen 

Bank National Marine Sanctuary, 175 

Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA 

02066. Telephone 781–545–8026, ext. 

201. Completed applications should be 

sent to the same address or email, or 

faxed to 781–545–8036. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Contact Nathalie.Ward@noaa.gov, 

External Affairs Coordinator, telephone: 

781–545–8026, ext. 206. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Council was established in March 2001 

to assure continued public participation 

in the management of the Sanctuary. 

The Council’s 23 members represent a 

variety of local user groups, as well as 

the general public, plus seven local, 

state and federal government agencies. 

Since its establishment, the Council has 

played a vital role in advising NOAA on 

critical issues and is currently focused 

on the sanctuary’s final five-year 

Management Plan. 

The Stellwagen Bank National Marine 

Sanctuary encompasses 842 square 

miles of ocean, stretching between Cape 

Ann and Cape Cod. Renowned for its 

scenic beauty and remarkable 

productivity, the sanctuary supports a 

rich diversity of marine life including 

22 species of marine mammals, more 

than 30 species of seabirds, over 60 

species of fishes, and hundreds of 

marine invertebrates and plants. 

Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq. 

(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog 

Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program) 

Dated: August 12, 2011. 

Daniel J. Basta, 

Director, Office of National Marine 

Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2011–21199 Filed 8–18–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–NK–M 

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 products and 

services to the Procurement List that 

will be furnished by nonprofit agencies 

employing persons who are blind or 

have other severe disabilities, and 

deletes products and a service from the 

Procurement List previously furnished 

by such agencies. 

DATES: Effective Date: September 19, 

2011. 

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: 

Patricia Briscoe, Telephone: (703) 603– 

7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email 

CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Additions 

On 6/17/2011 (76 FR 35415–35417), 

6/24/2011 (76 FR 37069–37070), and 

7/1/2011 (76 FR 38641–38642), 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 furnish 

the products and services and impact of 

the additions on the current or most 

recent contractors, the Committee has 

determined that the products and 

services listed below are suitable for 

procurement by the Federal Government 

under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c 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 any 

additional reporting, recordkeeping or 

other compliance requirements for small 

entities other than the small 

organizations that will furnish the 

products and services to the 

Government. 

2. The action will 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. 46–48c) in 

connection with the products and 

services proposed for addition to the 

Procurement List. 

End of Certification 

Accordingly, the following products 

and services are added to the 

Procurement List: 

Products 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0326—Glare Shield for 

iPhone 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0327—Glare Shield for 

Blackberry Bold 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0328—Glare Shield for 

Blackberry Storm2 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0329—Universal PDA 

Glare Shield 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0330—Privacy Shield for 

iPhone 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0331—Privacy Shield for 

Blackberry Bold 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0332—Privacy Shield for 

Blackberry Storm2 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0333—Privacy Shield for 

PDA, Universal 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0365—Privacy Shield for 

Blackberry Curve2 

NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0366—Glare Shield for 

Blackberry Curve2 

NSN: Wiscraft, Inc., Milwaukee, WI 

Contracting Activity: General Services 

Administration, New York, NY 

Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government 

Requirement as aggregated by the 

General Services Administration. 

Duster Material, Easy Trap 

NSN: 7920–00–NIB–0520—Roll, Large 

NSN: 7920–00–NIB–0521—Dispenser Box, 

Large 

NSN: 7920–00–NIB–0502—Roll, Standard 

Size 

NSN: 7920–00–NIB–0503—Dispenser Box, 

Standard Size 

NSN: New York City Industries for the Blind, 

Inc., Brooklyn, NY 

Contracting Activity: General Services 

Administration, Fort Worth, TX 

Coverage: B–List for the Broad Government 

Requirement as aggregated by the 

General Services Administration. 

NSN: 7530–00–NIB–0982—Monthly Desk 

Planner, Wire Bound, Non-refillable, 

Black cover 

NSN: 7530–00–NIB–1026—Weekly Planner 

Book, Dated, 5′′ x 8′′, Digital Camouflage 

NSN: 7530–00–NIB–0986—Weekly Desk 

Planner, Wire Bound, Non-refillable, 

Black cover 

NSN: 7530–00–NIB–0987—Daily Desk 

Planner, Wire bound, Non-refillable, 

Black Cover 

NSN: 7530–00–NIB–1027—Monthly Wall 

Calendar, Dated, Jan–Dec, 81⁄2 x 11′′ 

NSN: 7510–00–NIB–1803—Wall Calendar, 

Dated, Wire Bound w/Hanger, 12′′ x 17′′ 

NSN: 7510–00–NIB–1804—Wall Calendar, 

Dated, Wire Bound w/hanger, 15.5′′ x 22′′ 

NSN: The Chicago Lighthouse for People 

Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, 

Chicago, IL 

Contracting Activity: General Services 

Administration, New York, NY 

Coverage: A-List for the Total Government 

Requirement as aggregated by the 

General Services Administration. 

NSN: 8465–01–580–1316—Hydration 

System, MOLLE Components, OCP 

NSN: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. 

(Seattle Lighthouse), Seattle, WA 

NSN: 8465–01–580–1319—Carrier, Hydration 

System, MOLLE Components, Operation 

Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern 

(OCP) Multicam 

NSN: Lions Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC 

NSN: 8465–01–580–1303—Entrenching Tool 


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