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expect conditions in Sinclair Inlet to allow a high marine mammal detection capability for the trained observers required, enabling a high rate of success in implementation of shutdowns to avoid injury, serious injury, or mortality. In addition, the topography of Sinclair Inlet should allow for placement of observers sufficient to detect cetaceans, should any occur (see Figure 1 of Appendix C in the Navy’s application).

Effects on individuals that are taken by Level B harassment, on the basis of reports in the literature as well as monitoring from other similar activities, will likely be limited to reactions such as increased swimming speeds, increased surfacing time, or decreased foraging (if such activity were occurring) ( e.g., Thorson and Reyff, 2006; HDR, Inc., 2012). Most likely, individuals will simply move away from the sound source and be temporarily displaced from the areas of pile driving, although even this reaction has been observed primarily only in association with impact pile driving. The pile driving activities analyzed here are similar to, or less impactful than, numerous other construction activities conducted in San Francisco Bay and in the Puget Sound region, which have taken place with no reported injuries or mortality to marine mammals, and no known long-term adverse consequences from behavioral harassment. Repeated exposures of individuals to levels of sound that may cause Level B harassment are unlikely to result in hearing impairment or to significantly disrupt foraging behavior. Thus, even repeated Level B harassment of some small subset of the overall stock is unlikely to result in any significant realized decrease in viability for the affected individuals, and thus would not result in any adverse impact to the stock as a whole. Level B harassment will be reduced to the level of least practicable impact through use of mitigation measures described herein and, if sound produced by project activities is sufficiently disturbing, animals are likely to simply avoid the area—which is not believed to provide any habitat of special significance— while the activity is occurring.

In summary, this negligible impact analysis is founded on the following factors: (1) The possibility of injury, serious injury, or mortality may reasonably be considered discountable; (2) the anticipated incidences of Level B harassment consist of, at worst, temporary modifications in behavior; (3) the absence of any significant habitat within the project area, including rookeries, significant haul-outs, or known areas or features of special significance for foraging or reproduction; (4) the presumed efficacy of the planned mitigation measures in reducing the effects of the specified activity to the level of least practicable impact. In addition, neither of these stocks are listed under the ESA or considered depleted under the MMPA. In combination, we believe that these factors, as well as the available body of evidence from other similar activities, demonstrate that the potential effects of the specified activity will have only short-term effects on individuals. The specified activity is not expected to impact rates of recruitment or survival and will therefore not result in population-level impacts.

Determinations

The number of marine mammals actually incidentally harassed by the project will depend on the distribution and abundance of marine mammals in the vicinity of the activity. However, we find that the number of potential takings authorized (by level B harassment only), which we consider to be a conservative, maximum estimate, is small relative to the relevant regional stock or population numbers, and that the effect of the activity will be mitigated to the level of least practicable impact through implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures described previously. Based on the analysis contained herein of the likely effects of the specified activity on marine mammals and their habitat, we find that the total taking from the activity will 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. Therefore, we have determined that the total taking of affected species or stocks will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of such species or stocks for taking for subsistence purposes.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)

There are no ESA-listed marine mammals expected to occur in the action area. Therefore, the Navy has not requested authorization of the incidental take of ESA-listed species and no such authorization is issued; therefore, no consultation under the ESA is required.
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), the Navy prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider the direct, indirect and cumulative effects to the human environment resulting from the pier maintenance project. NMFS made the Navy’s EA available to the public for review and comment, in relation to its suitability for adoption by NMFS in order to assess the impacts to the human environment of issuance of an IHA to the Navy. Also in compliance with NEPA and the CEQ regulations, as well as NOAA Administrative Order 216–6, NMFS has reviewed the Navy’s EA, determined it to be sufficient, and adopted that EA and signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on November 8, 2013. The Navy’s EA and NMFS’ FONSI for this action may be found at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ permits/incidental.htm.

Authorization

As a result of these determinations, we have issued an IHA to the Navy to conduct the specified activities at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton, WA for the period from December 1, 2013, through March 1, 2014, provided the previously described mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated.

Dated: November 15, 2013. Helen M. Golde, Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.

[FR Doc. 2013–27867 Filed 11–20–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION** 

**Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended**

**AGENCY :**  Bureau of Consumer Financial
Protection.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Proposed Privacy Act System of Records.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, hereinto referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (‘‘CFPB’’ or the ‘‘Bureau’’), gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.

**DATES :**  Comments must be received no later than December 23, 2013. The new system of records will be effective December 31, 2013, unless the comments received result in a contrary determination.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:


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1 Although pursuant to section 1017(a)(4)(E) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, the CFPB is not required to comply with OMB-issued guidance, it voluntarily follows OMB privacy-related guidance as a best practice and to facilitate cooperation and collaboration with other agencies.

• Electronic: privacy@cfpb.gov

.

• Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC

20552.

Comments will be available for public inspection and copying at 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552 on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You can make an appointment to inspect comments by telephoning (202) 435– 7220. All comments, including attachments and other supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435–7220.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ‘‘Act’’), Public Law 111–203, Title X, established the CFPB to administer and enforce federal consumer financial law. The new system of records described in this notice ‘‘CFPB.026—Biographies’’ will collect biographical information of CFPB employees, detailees, and contractors in order to provide information to Bureau staff, appropriate agencies and entities, the media, and the public in order for the Bureau to carry out its responsibilities. The CFPB will maintain control over the records covered by this notice.

The report of the new system of records has been submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to Appendix I to OMB Circular A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’’ dated November 30,
2000, 1 and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r). The system of records entitled ‘‘CFPB.026—Biographies’’ is published in its entirety below.

Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

**CFPB.026**

**SYSTEM NAME :** 

Biographies

**SYSTEM LOCATION :** 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington,
DC 20552.

**CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE**

**SYSTEM :** 

Individuals covered by this system include: Any CFPB personnel, including federal employees, detailees, and contractors, whose biographical information is collected and distributed by CFPB. The system may also contain information about individuals who have collaborated with, or have joint authorship of publications or presentations with CFPB personnel.

**CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM :** 

Information contained in this system includes: Individuals’ (1) name; (2) photograph; (3) professional contact information; (4) work history and experience; (5) education background; (6) fields of interest; (7) military experience, if applicable; (8) civic duties; (9) honors or awards; (10) membership in professional societies; (11) publications authored and speeches or presentations given; and (12) other biographical information upon agreement by the individual that may be collected and distributed to Bureau staff, appropriate agencies and entities, the media, and the public in order for the Bureau to carry out its responsibilities.

**AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM :** 

Public Law 111–203, Title X, Sections 1011, 1012, 1013, codified at 12 U.S.C. §§ 5491, 5492, 5493.

**PURPOSE (**  **S ):** 

Records in this system are collected to enable the CFPB to collect and distribute biographical information of CFPB personnel, including employees, detailees, and contractors, in order to distribute information to Bureau staff, appropriate agencies and entities, the media, and the public.

**ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE**

**SYSTEM ,**  **INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND**

**THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES :** 

These records may be disclosed, consistent with the CFPB Disclosure of Records and Information Rules, promulgated at 12 CFR part 1070 et seq.,

to:

(1) Appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when: (a) the CFPB suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the CFPB has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the CFPB or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the CFPB’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm;

(2) Another federal or state agency to (a) permit a decision as to access, amendment or correction of records to be made in consultation with or by that agency, or (b) verify the identity of an individual or the accuracy of information submitted by an individual who has requested access to or amendment or correction of records;

(3) To the Office of the President in response to an inquiry from that office made at the request of the subject of a record or a third party on that person’s behalf;

(4) Congressional offices in response to an inquiry made at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains;

(5) Contractors, agents, or other authorized individuals performing work on a contract, service, cooperative agreement, job, or other activity on behalf of the CFPB or Federal Government and who have a need to access the information in the performance of their duties or activities;

(6) The U.S. Department of Justice (‘‘DOJ’’) for its use in providing legal advice to the CFPB or in representing the CFPB in a proceeding before a court, adjudicative body, or other administrative body, where the use of such information by the DOJ is deemed by the CFPB to be relevant and necessary to the advice or proceeding, and such proceeding names as a party
in interest:

(a) The CFPB; (b) Any employee of the CFPB in his or her official capacity;

(c) Any employee of the CFPB in his or her individual capacity where DOJ has agreed to represent the employee; or

(d) The United States, where the CFPB determines that litigation is likely


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to affect the CFPB or any of its components;

(7) To audiences attending a particular event or meeting when the biographies of speakers are used as background in introductions or other informational material; and

(8) To the news media and the public, with the approval of the Chief Privacy Officer in consultation with counsel, when necessary for recruiting, or providing information relevant to products authored by CFPB personnel.

**POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING ,**  **RETRIEVING ,**  **ACCESSING ,**  **RETAINING ,**  **AND**

**DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM :** 

**STORAGE :** 

Paper and electronic records.

**RETRIEVABILITY :** 

Records are retrievable by a variety of fields including, without limitation, name, work experience, educational background, publications and presentations, or by some combination thereof.

**SAFEGUARDS :** 

Access to electronic records is restricted to authorized personnel who have been issued non-transferrable access codes and passwords. Other records are maintained in locked file cabinets or rooms with access limited to those personnel whose official duties require access.

**RETENTION AND DISPOSAL :** 

The CFPB will manage all computer and paper files in the system as permanent records until the disposition schedule for these records is approved by the National Archives and Records Administration, at which time, the CFPB will dispose of such files in accordance with the schedule.

**SYSTEM MANAGER (**  **S )**  **AND ADDRESS :** 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Chief Operating Officer, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552.

**NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE :** 

Individuals seeking notification and access to any record contained in this system of records, or seeking to contest its content, may inquire in writing in accordance with instructions appearing in Title 12, Chapter 10 of the CFR, ‘‘Disclosure of Records and Information.’’ Address such requests to: Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552.

**RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES :** 

See ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above.

**CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES :** 

See ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. **RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES :**  Information in this system is obtainedfrom the individual personnel and coworkers.

**EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM :** 

None.
[FR Doc. 2013–27977 Filed 11–20–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Defense Science Board; Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Defense.

**ACTION :**  Notice of advisory committee meetings.

**SUMMARY :**  The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on December 18–19, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pentagon, Room 3E863, Washington, DC.

**DATES :**  December 18–19, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The Pentagon, Room 3E863, Washington, DC.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301– 3140, via email at debra.a.rose20.civ@ mail.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–

0084.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

This meeting is being held 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 mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security.

In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the Defense Science Board quarterly meeting for December 18–19, 2013, will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), in consultation with the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions of the meeting for December 18–19, 2013, will be closed to the public because it will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. §§ 552b(c)(1) and (4).

Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed
in **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** , at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice.

Dated: November 18, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[FR Doc. 2013–27951 Filed 11–20–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Army**

**[Docket ID: USA–2013–0037]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army 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