### 3233 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 14 / Monday, January 23, 2012 / Notices

**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric**  **Administration**
**RIN 0648–XA949 Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. **ACTION :**  Notice of open public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the agenda below. **DATES :**  The meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2012, 4–6 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. **ADDRESSES :**  Conference call. Public access is available at 1311–B East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mark Holliday, (301) 427–8004; email: Mark.Holliday@noaa.gov.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), and, since 1971, advises the Secretary on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. The complete charter and other information are located online at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/. Matters To Be Considered

The Committee is convening to prepare comments from MAFAC on the National Ocean Council’s draft National Ocean Policy Implementation Strategy. This agenda is subject to change.

Dated: January 18, 2012. Samuel D. Rauch III, Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–1263 Filed 1–20–12; 8:45 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric**  **Administration**
**RIN 0648–XA440 National Policy for Distinguishing**  **Serious From Non-Serious Injuries of Marine Mammals** 

**AGENCY :**  National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. **ACTION :**  Notice of availability; response to comments.

**SUMMARY :**  NMFS developed a final national policy, comprised of a Policy Directive and associated Procedural Directive, for distinguishing serious from non-serious injuries of marine mammals. The Directives provide technical guidance for analyzing marine mammal injury reports ( e.g., observer, disentanglement, and stranding program reports) and incorporating the results into marine mammal stock assessment reports and marine mammal conservation management regimes ( e.g., Marine Mammal Protection Act List of Fisheries, take reduction plans, ship speed regulations). NMFS is releasing its final Policy and Procedural Directives and responding to comments on the draft policy. **DATES :**  This final policy will be effective as of January 27, 2012. **ADDRESSES :**  The Policy and Procedural Directives for distinguishing serious from non-serious injuries of marine mammals, and NMFS’ responses to public comments received on the draft Directives, may be viewed and downloaded at http:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/laws/mmpa/ under ‘‘Policies, Guidances and Regulations’’. Copies of the Policy and Procedural Directives may also be requested from Chief, Division of Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Chief, Division of Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation, Office of Protected Resources, (301) 427–8402. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Policy Directive and associated Procedural Directive provide technical guidance for analyzing marine mammal injury reports and incorporating the results into marine mammal stock assessment reports and marine mammal conservation management regimes.

Dated: January 17, 2012. James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–1261 Filed 1–20–12; 8:45 am]
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**CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION**  **Sunshine Act Meetings**

**FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT**  **:** 77 FR 2710, Thursday, January 19, 2012. **PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TIME AND DATE OF MEETING**  **:** Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Corrected Notice

**TIME AND DATE :**  Wednesday, January 25, 2012; 10 a.m.–11 a.m. **PLACE :**  Hearing Room 420, Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland. **STATUS :**  Closed to the Public. Matter To Be Considered Compliance Status Report

The Commission staff will brief the Commission on the status of compliance matters.

For a recorded message containing the latest agenda information, call (301) 504–7948. **CONTACT PERSON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**  **:** Todd A. Stevenson, Office of the Secretary, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 504–7923.

Dated: January 19, 2012. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–1302 Filed 1–19–12; 11:15 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary**  **[Docket ID: DOD–2012–OS–0002] 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 the following proposed extension of a 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 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.