Listing the Honduran Emerald Hummingbird
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45086 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 145 / Wednesday, July 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations PART 300—NATIONAL OIL AND duplication, GSA is removing the M&IE List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 301–11 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES breakdown table from the FTR and Government employees, per diem POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN solely maintaining it on GSA’s Web site reimbursement, M&IE allowance, Travel at www.gsa.gov/mie. The table has been and transportation. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 300 on this Web site for several years and continues to read as follows: can be updated quickly and efficiently. Dated: July 9, 2015. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); 42 U.S.C. Changes to per diem reimbursement Denise Turner Roth, 9601–9657; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, rates for lodging and M&IE are currently Acting Administrator of General Services. 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923; publicized by FTR bulletins and rates 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193. For the reasons set forth in the are published solely on GSA Web site’s. preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701–5707, Appendix B to Part 300—[Amended] Similarly, any future changes to the GSA is amending 41 CFR part 301–11, M&IE breakdown table will also be as set forth below: publicized in FTR Bulletins notifying ■ 2. Table 1 of Appendix B to part 300 agencies of updates to the per diem rates PART 301–11—PER DIEM EXPENSES is amended by removing ‘‘NJ’’, ‘‘Crown for lodging and M&IE. Vantage Landfill’’, ‘‘Alexandria ■ 1. The authority for part 301–11 B. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Township’’. continues to read as follows: Executive Orders (E.O.s.) 12866 and [FR Doc. 2015–18607 Filed 7–28–15; 8:45 am] Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707. 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs BILLING CODE 6560–50–P and benefits of available regulatory § 301–11.18 [Amended] alternatives, and if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory ■ 2. Amend § 301–11.18 by: GENERAL SERVICES approaches that maximize net benefits ■ A. Removing from paragraph (a) the ADMINISTRATION (including potential economic, phrase ‘‘in the chart in this section’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘at www.gsa.gov/ 41 CFR Part 301–11 environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and mie’’ in its place; and [FTR Amendment 2015–05; FTR Case 2015– equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the ■ B. Removing the table ‘‘Total M&IE’’ at 302; Docket No. 2015–0012; Sequence importance of quantifying both costs the end of paragraph (a). No. 1] and benefits, of reducing costs, of [FR Doc. 2015–18289 Filed 7–28–15; 8:45 am] RIN 3090–AJ62 harmonizing rules, and of promoting BILLING CODE 6820–14–P flexibility. This is not a ‘‘significant Federal Travel Regulation; Temporary regulatory action,’’ and therefore, was Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances not subject to review under section 6(b) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AGENCY: Office of Government-wide of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Fish and Wildlife Service Policy (OGP), General Services Review, dated September 30, 1993. The Administration (GSA). final rule has been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This 50 CFR Part 17 ACTION: Final rule. final rule is not a major rule under 5 [Docket No. FWS–R9–ES–2009–0094; 450 SUMMARY: GSA is amending the Federal U.S.C. 804. 003 0115] Travel Regulation (FTR) by removing C. Regulatory Flexibility Act RIN 1018–AY64 the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) breakdown table from the This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a Endangered and Threatened Wildlife regulation. The table will continue to be and Plants; Listing the Honduran published on GSA’s Web site at substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Emerald Hummingbird (Amazilia www.gsa.gov/mie and any changes to luciae) the breakdown of M&IE reimbursement Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. This rates will be publicized via FTR final rule is also exempt from AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Bulletins. Administrative Procedure Act per 5 Interior. U.S.C. 553(a)(2), because it applies to ACTION: Final rule. DATES: Effective: This rule is effective on agency management or personnel. July 29, 2015. Applicability date: This rule is D. Paperwork Reduction Act SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and applicable beginning October 1, 2015. Wildlife Service (Service), are listing the The Paperwork Reduction Act does Honduran emerald hummingbird FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. not apply because the changes to the (Amazilia luciae) as endangered under Marcerto Barr, Office of Government- Federal Travel Regulation do not the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as wide Policy (MAE), General Services impose recordkeeping or information amended (Act). This species is endemic Administration, at 202–208–7654 or collection requirements, or the to Honduras, and the population is email at [email protected] for collection of information from offerors, estimated to be between 5,000 and clarification of content. For information contractors, or members of the public 10,000 breeding pairs. Its suitable pertaining to status or publication that require the approval of the Office of habitat has decreased significantly in schedules, contact the Regulatory Management and Budget under 44 the past 100 years; habitat degradation, Secretariat at 202–501–4755. Please cite U.S.C. 3501, et seq. fragmentation, and loss have been FTR Amendment 2015–05, FTR case identified as the primary threats to the 2015–302. E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act continued survival of this species. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule is also exempt from DATES: This final rule is effective August A. Background Congressional review prescribed under 28, 2015. In order to be more efficient and 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: consistent, and in an effort to eliminate agency management and personnel. Janine Van Norman, Chief, Branch of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Jul 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29JYR1.SGM 29JYR1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 145 / Wednesday, July 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 45087 Foreign Species, Ecological Services them to comment on the proposed population estimates. The estimated Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, listing in accordance with our peer number of Honduran emerald 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, review policy, described in the section hummingbirds in one study Arlington, VA 22203; telephone 703– below. We received five (5) comments (INGTELSIG 2013) was estimated to be 358–2171. If you use a during the comment period including larger than other estimates; however, telecommunications device for the deaf two from peer reviewers, one comment there were several aspects of the (TDD), call the Federal Information from the Petitioner, one comment methodology, assumptions, and study Relay Service (FIRS) at 800–877–8339. containing three reports, and one non- design that were questioned by other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: substantial comment. These comments scientists to the extent that we did not are available at http:// have confidence in the population Executive Summary www.regulations.gov in Docket No. estimate provided in the study I. Purpose of the Regulatory Action FWS–R9–ES–2009–0094. The (Anderson et al. 2013, pp. 9–14). The information in the comments provided second resource provided the most We are listing the Honduran emerald updated life history information about significant change; based on recent hummingbird as endangered under the the species, documented where this surveys, the population of this species Endangered Species Act (ESA or Act) species has been recently observed, and appears to be greater than was (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) as habitat provided an updated population previously believed. At the time our degradation, fragmentation, and loss estimate (5,000–10,000 breeding pairs). proposed rule published, the most have been identified as primary threats This information is described in the current population estimate was 200– to the continued survival of this species. Summary of Changes from Proposed 1,000 individuals; new information II. Major Provisions of the Regulatory Rule section below as well as provided during the public comment Action incorporated into the rule. period indicates that the population of Peer Review the Honduran emerald hummingbird is This action lists the Honduran likely between 5,000 to 10,000 pairs emerald hummingbird as endangered on In accordance with our policy, (Anderson et al. 2013, p. 10). The new the List of Endangered and Threatened ‘‘Notice of Interagency Cooperative information is incorporated into this Wildlife at 50 CFR 17.11(h). Policy for Peer Review in Endangered final listing determination. There are Background Species Act Activities,’’ that was very few individuals studying and published on July 1, 1994 (59 FR working closely with this species, and The ESA was passed to prevent 34270), we sought the expert opinion of future studies are needed to obtain more extinction of species by providing three appropriate independent precise estimates of the Honduran measures to help alleviate the loss of specialists regarding this rule. The emerald hummingbird population. Our species and their habitats. Before a plant purpose of such review is to ensure determinations were based on the best or animal species can receive the listing decisions are based on available scientific and commercial protection provided by the ESA, it must scientifically sound data, assumptions, information. None of the information first be added to one of the Federal Lists and analysis. We sent copies of the obtained during the comment period of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife proposed rule to the peer reviewers changed our final listing determination.