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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 :**  Tammy Adams or Courtney Smith, (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. ), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).

Permit No. 15324, issued on May 18, 2011 (76 FR 30309), authorizes the permit holder to take spotted (Phoca largha), ringed (Phoca hispida), bearded (Erignathus barbatus), and ribbon seals (Histriophoca fasciata) for scientific research purposes in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas of Alaska. The purpose of this research is to monitor the status and health of each species by analyzing biological samples (e.g., blood, blubber, skin, muscle, and whiskers) from the subsistence harvest and live captured seals, and by documenting movements and habitat use by tracking animals with satellite transmitters. The permit holder is also authorized to harass non-target seals of each species and for a limited number of research-related mortalities. Additional biological samples can be imported from Russia, Canada, Svalbard (Norway) and exported to Canada for analyses. The permit is valid through December 31, 2016.

The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to include authorization for several methodological changes: (1) Adding takes by harassment during aerial and vessel surveys as a method to monitor seal distribution relative to changes in sea ice; (2) increasing number of takes by incidental harassment during seal captures; (3) the use of additional sedative drugs as injectable immobilizing agents during currently permitted capture activities; and (4) the use of remote dart-delivery as a method for capturing bearded seals. The expiration date of the permit would not change.

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 1, 2014. Tammy C. Adams, Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–07537 Filed 4–3–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

**National Telecommunications and Information Administration** 
**First Responder Network Authority Board Special Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting of the First Responder Network Authority.

**SUMMARY :**  The Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will hold a Special Meeting via telephone conference (teleconference) on April 8, 2014.

**DATES :**  The Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

**ADDRESSES :**  The Special Meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may listen to the meeting by dialing toll-free 1–800–369–1868 and using passcode ‘‘FirstNet.’’ Due to the limited number of ports, attendance via teleconference will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Uzoma Onyeije, Secretary, FirstNet, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230: telephone (202) 482–0016; email uzoma@firstnet.gov. Please direct media inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs, (202) 482–7002.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Background: The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act), Public Law 112–96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012), created FirstNet as an independent authority within the NTIA. The Act directs FirstNet to establish a single nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network. The FirstNet Board is responsible for making strategic decisions regarding FirstNet’s operations. As provided in Section 4.08 of the FirstNet Bylaws, the Board through this Notice provides at least two days’ notice of a Special Meeting of the Board to be held on April 8, 2014. The Board may, by a majority vote, close a portion of the Special Meeting as necessary to preserve the confidentiality of commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, to discuss personnel matters, or to discuss legal matters affecting FirstNet, including pending or potential litigation. See 47 U.S.C. 1424(e)(2).

Matters to Be Considered: After a majority vote, the Board intends to close the Special Meeting to discuss subjects covered under 47 U.S.C. 1424(e)(2). No other matters are scheduled to be discussed. The agenda topics are subject to change.

Time and Date: The Special Meeting will be held on April 8, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The times and dates are subject to change. Please refer to NTIA’s Web site at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/ firstnet for the most up-to-date information.

Other Information: The teleconference for the Special Meeting is open to the public. On the date and time of the Special Meeting, members of the public may call toll-free 1 800–369–1868 and use passcode ‘‘FirstNet’’ to listen to the meeting. If you experience technical difficulty, please contact Corey Ray by telephone (202) 482–4809; or via email Corey.Ray@firstnet.gov. Public access will be limited to listen-only. Due to the limited number of ports, attendance via teleconference will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Records: NTIA maintains records of all Board proceedings. Board minutes will be available at http:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/firstnet

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Dated: April 1, 2014. Kathy D. Smith, Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2014–07558 Filed 4–3–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–60–P**

**COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR**  **SEVERELY DISABLED**
**Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions** 

**AGENCY :**  Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.

**ACTION :**  Proposed additions to and deletions from the Procurement List.

**SUMMARY :**  The Committee is proposing to add products to the Procurement List


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that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and delete products and a service previously furnished by such agencies.

Comments Must Be Received On Or Before: 5/5/2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT**  **:** Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@ AbilityOne.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions.

Additions

If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to procure the products listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

The following products are proposed for addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed:

Products
Scissor/Shear, Titanium Blade

NSN: 5110–00–NIB–0041—Straight handle,
8 ′′ NSN: 5110–00–NIB–0042—Non-Stick, Straight handle, 8 ′′ NSN: 5110–00–NIB–0043—Straight handle,
7′′ NSN: 5110–00–NIB–0044—Bent handle, 8 ′′ NSN: 5110–00–NIB–0067—Non-Stick, Bent handle, 8 ′′ NPA: Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC Contracting Activity: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, TOOLS ACQUISITION DIVISION I, KANSAS CITY, MO Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration.
Sorbent, Hazardous Material, Granular, Biobased

NSN: 4235–01–572–3902—4 LB NSN: 4235–01–572–3892—20 LB NSN: 4235–01–599–3952—40 LB NPA: San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, San Antonio, TX Contracting Activity: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AVIATION, RICHMOND, VA Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government Requirement as aggregated by the Defense Logistics Agency, Richmond, VA. Deletions
The following products and service are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List:

Products Portfolio, Report Cover, Clear Cover

NSN: 7510–01–411–7000—Dark Blue, 8 1 ⁄ 2 ′′ x 11 ′′ NSN: 7510–01–566–4140—Light Blue, 8 1 ⁄ 2 ′′ x 11 ′′ NSN: 7510–01–566–4141—Black, 8 1 ⁄ 2 ′′ x 11 ′′ NSN: 7510–01–566–4142—Red, 8 1 ⁄ 2 ′′ x 11 ′′ NSN: 7510–01–566–5060—Dark Green, 8 1 ⁄ 2 ′′

x 11 ′′ NPA: Vision Corps, Lancaster, PA Contracting Activity: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NEW YORK, NY Heavy Duty Aircraft Cleaner

NSN: 7930–01–381–5794 NPA: Beacon Lighthouse, Inc., Wichita Falls, TX Contracting Activities:

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON,

DC DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS,

NAC, HINES, IL GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION,

FORT WORTH, TX
Folder, File

NSN: 7530–00–985–7010 NSN: 7530–00–205–3613 NPA: Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer Valley, Inc., Springfield, MA Contracting Activity: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NEW YORK, NY Squeegee, Ergonomic Style Handle

NSN: 7920–01–503–5368 NSN: 7920–01–503–5369 NSN: 7920–01–503–5370 NSN: 7920–01–503–5371 NPA: Industries for the Blind, Inc., West Allis, WI Contracting Activities:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS,

NAC, HINES, IL GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION,

FORT WORTH, TX

Service Service Type/Location: Switchboard Operation Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center: Highway 6 West, 1400 E. Touhy Avenue, Iowa City, IA. NPA: UNKNOWN Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, NAC, HINES, IL.
Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–07545 Filed 4–3–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6353–01–P 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 to the Procurement List that will be furnished by the nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and services from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: 5/5/2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 
Additions

On 12/13/2013 (78 FR 75911–75912) and 1/10/2014 (79 FR 1835–1836), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List.

‘‘The Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee), established by the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act, administers the AbilityOne Program pursuant to statutory (41 U.S.C. 8501, et seq. ) and regulatory (41 CFR Chapter 51) authority. Comments from the contractors indicate that each provides similar eyewear products to those that are the subject of the PL addition and, as service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), they should be given the opportunity to provide these products to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The contractors assert that the failure to allow them to provide these products to VA will cause them severe adverse impact. The commenters also maintain that VA did not follow its established internal procedures to add items to the AbilityOne PL under VA’s Veterans First Initiative as outlined in a VA Departmental Information Letter and that adding these products to the PL violates a decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Court).

The Committee fully supports and contributes to employment opportunities for veterans and Wounded