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crawl slowly if pinnipeds are within 

view. 

(5) Visits to intertidal areas of 

Southeast Farallon Island during 

research activities would be coordinated 

to reduce potential take. 

(6) All research goals on Ano Nuevo 

Island would be coordinated to 

minimize the necessary number of trips 

to the island. Once on Ano Nuevo 

Island, researchers would coordinate 

monitoring schedules so that areas near 

any pinnipeds would be accessed only 

once per visit. 

(7) The lead biologist would always 

serve as an observer to evaluate 

incidental take and halt any research 

activities should the potential for 

incidental take be too great. 

Proposed Monitoring and Reporting 

Researchers would take notes of sea 

lions and seals observed within the 

proposed research area during studies. 

The notes would provide dates, time, 

tidal height, species, numbers of sea 

lions and seals present, and any 

disturbances. PRBO would submit a 

final report, including these notes, to 

NMFS within 90 days after the 

expiration of the Incidental Harassment 

Authorization (IHA), if it is issued. 

National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA) 

In 2007, NMFS prepared a draft 

Environmental Assessment (EA) on the 

issuance of an IHA to PRBO to take 

marine mammals by Level B harassment 

incidental to conducting seabird 

research in central California. The draft 

EA was released for public review and 

comment along with the application and 

the proposed IHA (72 FR 41294, July 27, 

2007). All comments were addressed in 

full in the Federal Register Notice of 

Issuance of an IHA for PRBO (72 FR 

71121, December 14, 2007). At that 

time, NMFS determined that conducting 

the seabird research would not have a 

significant impact on the quality of the 

human environment and issued a 

Finding of No Significant Impact. 

For this proposed action, PRBO has 

requested to incidentally harass 31 

Steller sea lions, (i.e., 17 more than 

what was requested in the 2007 IHA). 

Because of this increase in the numbers 

of marine mammals incidentally 

harassed, NMFS has determined that it 

will update the 2007 EA. NMFS is 

currently preparing a Supplemental EA 

which incorporates by reference the 

2007 Final EA. Before making a 

determination on the issuance of an 

IHA, NMFS will ensure compliance 

with NEPA and its implementing 

regulations. 

Endangered Species Act 

In a 2007 Biological Opinion issued 

on July 27, 2007, NMFS concluded that 

that the issuance of an IHA to PRBO for 

seabird research was likely to affect, but 

not likely to jeopardize the continued 

existence of Steller sea lions. NMFS had 

issued an incidental take statement 

(ITS) for Steller sea lions pursuant to 

section 7 of the ESA. The ITS contained 

reasonable and prudent measures for 

implementing terms and conditions to 

minimize the effects of this take. 

Since the proposed pinniped research 

expands the scope of the previously 

analyzed action, NMFS is conducting a 

Section 7 consultation under the ESA to 

make a determination whether the 

proposed research project would be 

likely to jeopardize the continued 

existence of the eastern U.S. stock of 

Steller sea lions. 

Preliminary Determinations 

NMFS proposes to issue an IHA to 

PRBO to take small numbers of marine 

mammals by harassment incidental to 

conducting seabird and pinniped 

research activities on Southeast Farallon 

Island, Ano Nuevo Island, and Point 

Reyes National Seashore in central CA. 

The marine mammals most likely to be 

harassed incidental to conducting 

pinniped research (NMFS Scientific 

Research Permit (SRP) 373–1868–00) are 

primarily Steller sea lions. Issuance of 

this IHA would be contingent upon 

adherence to the proposed mitigation, 

monitoring, and reporting requirements 

described in this Federal Register 

notice. For the reasons discussed in this 

document and in the identified 

supporting documents, NMFS has 

preliminarily determined that the 

impact of seabird research on SEFI, ANI, 

and PRNS would result in Level B 

harassment only of small numbers of 

California sea lions, Pacific harbor seals, 

northern elephant seals, and Steller sea 

lions hauled out in the vicinity of the 

proposed research area; and would have 

a negligible impact on the affected 

species. The provision requiring that the 

activities not have an unmitigable 

adverse impact on the availability of the 

affected species or stock for subsistence 

uses does not apply for this proposed 

action. 

No take by Level A harassment 

(injury) or death is anticipated and 

harassment takes should be at the 

lowest level practicable due to 

incorporation of the mitigation 

measures proposed in this document. 

Proposed Authorization 

As a result of these preliminary 

determinations, NMFS proposes to issue 

an IHA to PRBO for the potential 

harassment of small numbers of 

California sea lions, harbor seals, 

northern elephant seals, and Steller sea 

lions incidental to conducting of seabird 

research on Southeast Farallon Island, 

An ̃ o Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes 

National Seashore, provided the 

previously mentioned mitigation, 

monitoring, and reporting requirements 

are incorporated. 

Dated: September 24, 2008. 

James H. Lecky, 

Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

GENERAL SERVICES 

ADMINISTRATION 

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND 

SPACE ADMINISTRATION 

[OMB Control No. 9000–0139] 

Federal Acquisition Regulation; 

Information Collection; Federal 

Acquisition and Community Right-ToKnow 

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), 

General Services Administration (GSA), 

and National Aeronautics and Space 

Administration (NASA). 

ACTION: Notice of request for an 

extension to an existing OMB clearance 

(9000–0139). 

SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal 

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 

Secretariat will be submitting to the 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) a request to review and approve 

an extension of a currently approved 

information collection requirement 

concerning the reporting requirements 

of the Emergency Planning and 

Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 

(42 U.S.C. 11001–11050) and the 

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 

U.S.C. 13101–13109). The clearance 

currently expires onJanuary 31, 2009. 

Public comments are particularly 

invited on: Whether this collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of functions of the FAR, 

and whether it will have practical 

utility; whether our estimate of the 

public burden of this collection of 

information is accurate, and based on 

valid assumptions and methodology; 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

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collected; and ways in which we can 

minimize the burden of the collection of 

information on those who are to 

respond, through the use of appropriate 

technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

November 28, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding 

this burden estimate or any other aspect 

of the collection of information, 

including suggestions for reducing this 

burden to the General Services 

Administration, FAR Secretariat (VPR), 

1800 F Street, NW, Room 4041, 

Washington, DC 20405. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. 

William Clark, Contract Policy Division, 

GSA (202) 219–1813. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Purpose 

FAR Subpart 23.9 and its associated 

solicitation provision and contract 

clause implement the requirements of 

E.O. 13148 of April 21, 2000, published 

in the Federal Register at 65 FR 24595, 

April 26, 2000. ‘‘Greening the 

Government through Leadership in 

Environmental Management.’’ The FAR 

coverage requires offerors, except for 

acquisitions of commercial items as 

defined in FAR Part 2, in competitive 

acquisitions over $100,000 (including 

options) and competitive 8(a) contracts, 

to certify that they will comply with 

applicable toxic chemical release 

reporting requirements of the 

Emergency Planning and Community 

Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 

11001–11050) and the Pollution 

Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 

13101–13109). 

B. Annual Reporting Burden 

Respondents: 167,487. 

Responses Per Respondent: 1. 

Annual Responses: 167,487. 

Hours Per Response: 0.50. 

Total Burden Hours: 83,744. 

OBTAINING COPIES OF 

PROPOSALS: Requesters may obtain a 

copy of the information collection 

documents from the General Services 

Administration, FAR Secretariat (VPR), 

Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, 

telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite 

OMB Control No. 9000–0139, Federal 

Acquisition and Community Right-toKnow, in all correspondence. 

Dated: September 17, 2008. 

Al Matera, 

Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. 

[FR Doc. E8–22740 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Department of the Air Force 

Amended Notice of Intent 

AGENCY: United States Air Force, Air 

Mobility Command, Federal Aviation 

Administration. 

ACTION: Amended notice of intent. 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321–4347; 40 CFR 

Parts 1500–1508; and 32 CFR Part 989. 

SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 18, 

2008, the Air Force issued its Notice of 

Intent (NOI) to prepare an 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 

for the Base Closure and Realignment 

(BRAC) Beddown and Flight Operations 

of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at 

Grand Forks Air Force Base, North 

Dakota (Federal Register/Vol. 73, No. 

182/pg. 54139). 

This Amended Notice of Intent 

extends the scoping period from 30 

October 2008 to 21 November 2008, and 

reflects the collaborative efforts put 

forth by both the Air Force and FAA, as 

cooperating agencies, to meet their 

respective roles and responsibilities in 

the EIS process. Additional information 

is available at the project Web site listed 

below. 

For Further Information and 

Comment Submittal Contact: Mr. Doug 

Allbright, 618–229–0846, HQ AMC/ 

A7PI, 507 Symington Drive; Scott Air 

Force Base, Illinois 62225 or via the 

project Web site at: http:// 

www.grandforksuaseis.com. 

Bao-Anh Trinh, 

Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. 

[FR Doc. E8–22778 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Department of the Air Force 

Air Force Real Property Agency; 

Exchange of Air Force Real Property 

for Private Land Acquisition 

ACTION: Notice. 

Authority: Title 10, United States Code, 

Section 2869(d)(1). 

SUMMARY: This Notice identifies excess 

Federal property under the 

administrative jurisdiction of the United 

States Air Force that the Air Force 

intends to exchange for land beneficial 

to the Air Force. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms 

Diane Bailey, Air Force Real Property 

Agency (AFRPA), 143 Billy Mitchell 

Blvd., Suite 1, San Antonio, TX 78226– 

1816; telephone (210) 925–3076, (this 

telephone number is not toll-free). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 

accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 

2869(d)(1), the Air Force is publishing 

this Notice to identify Federal real 

property that the Air Force intends to 

dispose of in exchange for land 

beneficial to the Air Force. 

Description of the Air Force property: 

Two non-contiguous sites to Dyess Air 

Force Base, TX (1) a transmitter site (20 

acres) (2) middle marker site (0.13 

acres). 

Property Number: 

Status: Excess. 

Comments: Transmitter site and 

middle marker site are composed of 

approximately 20.13 acres which are no 

longer used to support Dyess Mission. 

The proposal is to exchange the 20.13 

acres of government land at an 

estimated Fair Market Value or 

$40,260.00 for 16 acres of privately 

owned land to meet the current airfield 

criteria for Runway Lateral Clearance 

and Transitional Surface criteria along 

the bases. 

Privately owned land acquisition: 

Approximately 16 acres estimated 

Fair Market Value of $48,000 of 

privately owned land adjacent to the 

Northwest boundary of the base. 

Bao-Anh Trinh, 

Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. 

[FR Doc. E8–22767 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Department of the Air Force 

U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory 

Board Notice of Meeting 

AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, 

U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory 

Board. 

ACTION: Meeting notice. 

SUMMARY: Due to scheduling difficulties 

the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory 

Board was unable to finalize its agenda 

in time to publish notice of its meeting 

in the Federal Register for the 15- 

calendar days required by 41 CFR 102– 

3.150(a). Accordingly, the Committee 

Management Officer for the Department 

of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 

3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day 

notification requirement. 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 that the United 

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