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least 15 copies) received in the NOAA/ NESDIS/CRSRA on or before April 30, 2014, will be provided to Committee members in advance of the meeting. Comments received too close to the meeting date will normally be provided to Committee members at the meeting.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Tahara Dawkins, NOAA/NESDIS/ CRSRA, 1335 East West Highway, Room 8260, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 713–3385, fax (301) 713–1249, email Tahara.Dawkins@
noaa.gov, or Richard James at telephone (301) 713–0572, email Richard.James@
noaa.gov.
Mary E. Kicza, Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services.
[FR Doc. 2014–08473 Filed 4–14–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

**National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration** 

**RIN 0648–XC644**

**Marine Mammals; File No. 18016**

**AGENCY :**  National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

**ACTION :**  Notice; amendment of application.

**SUMMARY :**  Notice is hereby given that Tamara McGuire, LGL Alaska Research Associates, Inc., 2000 W International Airport Rd, Suite C1, Anchorage, AK 99502, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on Cook Inlet beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas).

**DATES :**  Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before May 15, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the Features box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https:// apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 18016 from the list of available applications.

These documents are also available upon written request or by appointment in the following offices:

Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; and Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone (907) 586–7221; fax (907) 586–7249.

Written comments on this application should be submitted to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or by email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include the File No. in the subject line of the email comment.

Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Amy Hapeman or Rosa L. Gonza  ́ lez, (301) 427–8401.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (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. ), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222–226).

On May 3, 2013 notice (86 FR 25954) was published that Ms. McGuire requests a 5-year permit to conduct research on Cook Inlet beluga whales to provide information about their movement patterns, habitat use, survivorship, reproduction, and population size in Alaska. The application is being amended to request the incidental harassment of up to 200 harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) annually that may be encountered during vessel surveys. Researchers will make no efforts to approach harbor seals. The permit would be valid for five years upon issuance.

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 activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

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: April 10, 2014. Tammy C. Adams, Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–08524 Filed 4–14–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID: DoD–2012–OS–0004]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and 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 (Personnel and 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 June 16, 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.

• 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.


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**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 Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), ATTN: Dr. Sandra Embler, Alexandria, VA 22305, or call DoDEA Research and Evaluation Branch at 571–372–6006.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School Perception Surveys; OMB Control Number 0704–TBD.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to measure the satisfaction level of sponsors and students with the programs and services provided by DoDEA. This collection is necessary to measure school environment within Goal 2 of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan (SY2013–14–2017/18), which states that DoDEA will ‘‘Developand sustain each school to be highperforming with an environment of innovation, collaboration, continuous renewal and caring relationships.’’ The surveys are also necessary to measure perceptions of teacher quality within Goal 3 of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan which states that DoDEA will ‘‘Recruit, develop, and empower a diverse high-performing team to maximize achievement for each student.’’

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 1,152. Number of Respondents: 3,457. Responses per Respondent: 1. Total Annual Responses: 3,457. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.

Frequency: On Occasion. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School Perception Surveys for sponsors and students will be administered to all parents of students attending a DoDEA school, as well as students in grades 3–12. Participation in the surveys is completely voluntary and will be administered via an online, web-based portal. The questions will provide all stakeholders with the opportunity to provide input on their satisfaction with their child’s school or with their school, to include perceptions of instruction, technology use, school environment, safety, and communication.

The results of the surveys will be used at all levels of the organization to improve programs and services offered to DoDEA’s students. The survey results will also be used as an outcome measure to monitor progress on the goals of DoDEA’s Community Strategic Plan.

Dated: April 10, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2014–08503 Filed 4–14–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Air Force**

**Air University Board of Visitors Meeting** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of Meeting of the Air University Board of Visitors.

**SUMMARY :**  Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, the Department of Defense announces a change in location for the Air University Board of Visitors’ spring meeting (Reference previous Federal Register Notice Vol. 79, No. 50, published on 14 Mar 14). Due to unforeseen circumstances the previously announced meeting place for the scheduled meeting on April 16–17, 2014, of the Air University Board of Visitors had to be changed and, as such, the requirements of 41 CFR 102– 3.150(a) cannot be met. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement.

The meeting will be held in the Georgia Technical Research Institute located at 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1910, Arlington, VA. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.155 all sessions of the Air University Board of Visitors’ meeting will be open to the public. Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Air University Board of Visitors should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below at any time. Statements being submitted in response to the agenda mentioned in this notice must be received by the Designated Federal Officer at the address listed below at least five calendar days prior to the meeting which is the subject of this notice. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the Air University Board of Visitors until its next meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Air University Board of Visitors’ Board Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Additionally, any member of the public wishing to attend this meeting should contact the person listed below at least five calendar days prior to the meeting for information on base entry passes.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mrs. Diana Bunch, Designated Federal Officer, Air University Headquarters, AU/CF, 55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 36112–6335, telephone (334) 953–1303.

Henry Williams, Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–08462 Filed 4–14–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Navy**

**Meeting of the Board of Visitors of Marine Corps University** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of the Navy, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Board of Visitors of the Marine Corps University will meet to review, develop and provide recommendations on all aspects of the academic and administrative policies of the University; examine all aspects of professional military education operations; and provide such oversight and advice, as is necessary, to facilitate high educational standards and cost effective operations. The Board will be focusing primarily on the internal procedures of Marine Corps University. All sessions of the meeting will be open to the public.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, May 2, 2014, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. The address is: 2076 South St, Quantico, VA 22134.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jay Hatton, Director of Academic Support, Marine Corps University Board of Visitors, 2076 South Street, Quantico, VA 22134, telephone number 703–784–
4037.