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the comments may not be provided to Background Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and Section or considered by the Board until a later The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 date. The DFO will compile all timely (Corps) administers the National (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). For the purposes submissions with the Board’s Chair and Wetland List (NWPL) for the of determining how often a species ensure such submissions are provided (U.S.) and its territories. occurs in wetlands, wetlands are to Board Members before the meeting. Responsibility for the NWPL was defined as either (1) those areas that are Dated: May 13, 2020. transferred to the Corps from the U.S. inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and Aaron T. Siegel, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in 2006. The NWPL has undergone several duration sufficient to support, and Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison under normal circumstances do support, Officer, Department of Defense. revisions since its inception in 1988. a prevalence of vegetation typically Additions or deletions to the NWPL [FR Doc. 2020–10628 Filed 5–15–20; 8:45 am] adapted for life in saturated soil represent new records, range extensions, BILLING CODE 5001–06–P conditions (33 CFR 328.3) or (2) ‘‘except nomenclatural and taxonomic changes, when such term is part of the term and newly proposed species. The latest ‘converted wetland,’ means land that DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE review process began in 2018 and has a predominance of hydric soils; is included review by Regional Panels inundated or saturated by surface or Department of the Army, Corps of (RPs), the National Panel (NP), and the groundwater at a frequency and Engineers public, who provided input on changes duration sufficient to support a to the wetland indicator status of 20 National Wetland Plant List prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation species and 37 individual ratings. The typically adapted for life in saturated AGENCY: Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. proposed indicator changes were soil conditions; and under normal ACTION: Notice. announced in a Federal Register Notice, circumstances does support a 84 FR 26824, June 10, 2019, with the prevalence of such vegetation.’’ (16 SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of comment period ending on August 9, U.S.C. 3801(a)(27) and 7 CFR 12.2). Engineers (Corps), as part of an 2019. Two comments were received Wetlands are identified using the three- interagency effort with the U.S. during that time. factor approach. Because each species Environmental Protection Agency Wetland Indicator Status Ratings being evaluated occurs as part of a (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife vegetation assemblage, examining the On the NWPL, there are five Service (FWS) and the U.S. Department other species present in relation to their categories of wetland indicator status of Agriculture Natural Resources assigned wetland fidelity may be useful ratings, used to indicate a plant’s Conservation Service (NRCS), is in assessing hydrophytic vegetation. announcing the availability of the final likelihood for occurrence in wetlands 2018 National Wetland Plant List versus non-wetlands: Obligate Wetland Discussion of Public Comments (NWPL). The NWPL provides plant (OBL), Facultative Wetland (FACW), For the 2018 NWPL update, the species indicator status ratings, which Facultative (FAC), Facultative Upland NWPL NP and RPs reviewed proposed are used in determining whether the (FACU), and Upland (UPL). These rating wetland rating changes or additions for hydrophytic vegetation factor is met categories are defined by the NP as 20 species and 37 regional ratings (some when conducting wetland delineations follows: OBL—almost always occur in species were reviewed for multiple under the Clean Water Act and wetland wetlands; FACW — usually occur in regions) submitted by the general determinations under the Wetland wetlands, but may occur in non- public. Eight of these species were Conservation Provisions of the Food wetlands; FAC—occur in wetlands and proposed for addition to the NWPL, and Security Act. Other applications of the non-wetlands; FACU—usually occur in 12 species were submitted for a rating NWPL include wetland restoration, non-wetlands, but may occur in change request in one or more regions. establishment, and enhancement wetlands; UPL—almost always occur in Submitted information was reviewed by projects. The list will become effective non-wetlands. These category the NP and RPs, and proposed 2018 on May 18, 2020 and will be used in any definitions are qualitative descriptions ratings for these species were wetland delineations performed after that better reflect the qualitative determined. Along with soliciting this date. Delineations completed prior supporting information, rather than information on the species being to this date may still use the 2016 numeric frequency ranges. The evaluated, we also solicited comments NWPL. Completed wetland delineation/ percentage frequency categories used in on the overall NWPL process. This determination forms should reference the older definitions are only used for information was detailed in the Federal the version of the NWPL used to testing problematic or contested species Register Notice, 84 FR 26824, June 10, complete the form. being recommended for indicator status 2019 and is provided in the table below. DATES: The 2018 NWPL will become changes. Plus and minus designations In response to the initial Federal effective on May 18, 2020. and wetland indicator designations such Register notice, two comments were as No Indicator (NI), No Occurrence received, each relating to a particular ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of (NO), and No Agreement (NA) were species: One recommending Epilobium Engineers, Attn: CECW–CO–R, 441 G removed in 2012 and are no longer used brachycarpum to be FACU in the Arid Street NW, Washington, DC 20314– on the NWPL. More information on the West and one recommending 1000. specifics of how to use these ratings is Hymenocallis occidentalis to be ‘‘OBL, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: available on the NWPL website at http:// or FACW at a minimum’’ in the Atlantic Brianne McGuffie, Headquarters, U.S. wetland-.usace.army.mil/. and Gulf Coastal Plain and Great Plains. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations The NWPL is utilized in conducting These recommendations were reviewed and Regulatory Community of Practice, wetland determinations under the by the NWPL Regional Panels and Washington, DC 20314–1000, by phone authority of the Food Security Act of National Panel, along with literature, at 202–761–4750 or by email at 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) and specimen collection data, and [email protected]. wetland delineations under the professional experience and final ratings SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: authority of Section 404 of the Clean determined: FAC for Epilobium

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brachycarpum (as originally proposed) were removed from this update. Bassia NWPL. Pleopeltis polypodioides is an and FACW for Hymenocallis hyssopifolia and Pycnanthemum epiphyte and upon additional review of occidentalis (FACW in the Great Plains muticum were removed because in both its epiphytic nature and the position of and OBL in the Atlantic and Gulf cases, the requested indicator for the epiphytes on the NWPL (Lichvar and Coastal Plain on the 2016 NWPL). requested region, FACU in the Arid Fertig 2011), it was determined that it Received comments, responses to those West and FAC in the Eastern Mountains should be removed from the NWPL. comments, and final ratings are detailed and Piedmont, respectively, was already in the decision document. Three species the existing indicator on the 2016

SPECIES REVIEWED FOR NWPL 2018 UPDATE

2016 NWPL Proposed 2018 Final 2018 Species Region rating NWPL rating NWPL rating

Aristida palustris ...... AGCP ...... NOL * ...... FACW ...... FACW. Artemisia dracunculus ...... AW ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Artemisia dracunculus ...... WMVC ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. nottowayanus ...... MW ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Bromus nottowayanus ...... NCNE ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Delairea odorata ...... AW ...... NOL ...... FAC ...... FAC. Delairea odorata ...... WMVC ...... NOL ...... FAC ...... FAC. Dichanthelium wrightianum ...... AGCP ...... NOL ...... FACW ...... FACW. Epilobium brachycarpum ...... AW ...... NOL ...... FAC ...... FAC. Epilobium brachycarpum ...... WMVC ...... NOL ...... FAC ...... FAC. Hymenocallis latifolia ...... AGCP ...... FACW ...... FACU ...... FACU. Hymenocallis latifolia ...... CB ...... FACW ...... FACU ...... FACU. Hymenocallis occidentalis ...... AGCP ...... OBL ...... FAC ...... FACW. Hymenocallis occidentalis ...... EMP ...... OBL ...... FAC ...... FAC. Hymenocallis occidentalis ...... GP ...... FACW ...... FAC ...... FACW. Hymenocallis occidentalis ...... MW ...... OBL ...... FAC ...... FAC. Ilex opaca ...... AGCP ...... FAC ...... FAC ...... FAC. Iva axillaris ...... AW ...... FAC ...... FACU ...... FACU. Iva axillaris ...... WMVC ...... FAC ...... FACU ...... FACU. Liriodendron tulipifera ...... AGCP ...... FACU ...... FACU ...... FACU. Liriodendron tulipifera ...... EMP ...... FACU ...... FACU ...... FACU. Penstemon rydbergii ...... AW ...... FACU ...... FACU ...... FACU. Penstemon rydbergii ...... WMVC ...... FACU ...... FACU ...... FACU. Polymnia canadensis ...... EMP ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Polymnia canadensis ...... MW ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Polymnia canadensis ...... NCNE ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Quercus michauxii ...... AGCP ...... FACW ...... FACW ...... FACW. Tussilago farfara ...... NCNE ...... FACU ...... FACU ...... FACU. Verbena brasiliensis ...... AGCP ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Verbena brasiliensis ...... EMP ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Verbena brasiliensis ...... MW ...... NOL ...... FACU ...... FACU. Verbena incompta ...... AGCP ...... FACW ...... FACU ...... FACU. Verbena incompta ...... EMP ...... FACW ...... FACU ...... FACU. Verbena incompta ...... MW ...... FAC ...... FACU ...... FACU. * NOL = ‘‘Not On List’’ and indicates proposed additions.

The Corps believes we have In accordance with the Memorandum and final indicator statuses have been adequately reviewed the comments and of Agreement signed in 2006 (2006 set. allowed for public and agency input for MOA),1 the Corps, endorsed by the EPA, Detailed information on the update the proposal. Future updates to the FWS and NRCS, is publishing final process, protocol, and technical issues NWPL will occur biennially. The public wetland indicator statuses for the 2018 can be found in the following may provide input on future NWPL NWPL. The final NWPL is available at documents (available on the NWPL updates by utilizing the following http://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Publications web page): • procedures. A change in indicator status State, regional, and national lists can Lichvar, Robert W. and Minkin, may be requested at any time at http:// also be downloaded from this site. This Paul. Concepts and Procedures for wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/ by completes the review of the NWPL. All Updating the National Wetland Plant clicking on the ‘‘Submit a NWPL comments received have been evaluated List. Sept 2008. ERDC/CRREL TN–08–3. Change Request’’ link and submitting Hanover, NH: U.S. Army Engineer 1 the appropriate data. Data includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Research and Development Center, Cold Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish & Regions Research and Engineering ecological data, literature reviews, Wildlife Service and the Natural Resources Laboratory. frequency and abundance data, testing Conservation Service. (December 12, 2006). • Lichvar, Robert W. and Gillrich, descriptions, and geographic data for Memorandum of Agreement Among the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Jennifer J. Final Protocol for Assigning the taxon in wetlands and non-wetlands Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wetland Indicator Status Ratings during in the Corps wetland region or and the Natural Resources Conservation Service for National Wetland Plant List Update. subregion for which the change is the Purpose of Transferring Responsibility for Updating and Maintaining the National List of Sept 2011. ERDC/CRREL TN–11–1. proposed. Species that Occur in Wetlands. Hanover, NH: U.S. Army Engineer

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Research and Development Center, Cold information collection requests should individuals with disabilities to protect Regions Research and Engineering be sent within 30 days of publication of their legal and human rights. RSA uses Laboratory. this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ the form to meet specific data collection Additional cited literature: do/PRAMain. Find this particular requirements of Section 509 of the Lichvar R.W., N.C. Melvin, M.L. Butterwick, information collection request by Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and W.N. Kirchner. 2012. National selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ (the Act), and its implementing federal Wetland Plant List Indicator Rating under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then regulations at 34 CFR part 381. PAIR Definitions. ERDC/CRREL TN–12–1. check ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public programs must report annually using Hanover, NH: U.S. Army Engineer Comment’’ checkbox. the RSA–509, which is due on or before Research and Development Center Cold FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For December 30 each year. Regions Research and Engineering The collection of information through Laboratory specific questions related to collection Lichvar R. and W. Fertig. Epiphytes and the activities, please contact Samuel Pierre, Form RSA–509 has enabled RSA to National Wetland Plant List. 202–245–6488. furnish the President and Congress with data on the provision of protection and Phytoneuron 2011–17:1–31 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The advocacy services and has helped to Environmental Documentation Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork establish a sound basis for future A decision document has been Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. funding requests. Data from the form prepared for this action after all 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general have been used to evaluate the comments received were evaluated. The public and Federal agencies with an effectiveness of eligible systems within decision document is available through opportunity to comment on proposed, individual states in meeting annual Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of revised, and continuing collections of priorities and objectives. These data also Engineers, Operations and Regulatory information. This helps the Department have been used to indicate trends in the Community of Practice, 441 G Street assess the impact of its information provision of services from year-to-year. NW, Washington, DC 20314–1000. The respondents to the RSA–509 is collection requirements and minimize the protection and advocacy system in Authority the public’s reporting burden. It also each state. These organizations are helps the public understand the The NWPL is utilized in conducting private not-for-profit organizations. RSA Department’s information collection wetland determinations under the included the respondents and the requirements and provide the requested authority of the Food Security Act of national organization that represents data in the desired format. ED is 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) and them (National Disability Rights soliciting comments on the proposed wetland delineations under the Network (NDRN)) in the initial information collection request (ICR) that authority of Section 404 of the Clean development of this collection of is described below. The Department of Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and Section information in an effort to ensure that Education is especially interested in 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 the information requested could be public comment addressing the (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). The Corps has provided with minimal burden to the following issues: (1) Is this collection responsibility for issuing this update respondents. pursuant to the 2006 MOA. necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be Dated: May 13, 2020. R.D. James, processed and used in a timely manner; Kate Mullan, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works). (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and [FR Doc. 2020–10630 Filed 5–15–20; 8:45 am] (4) how might the Department enhance Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, BILLING CODE 3720–58–P the quality, utility, and clarity of the Office of Chief Data Officer. information to be collected; and (5) how [FR Doc. 2020–10607 Filed 5–15–20; 8:45 am] might the Department minimize the BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use [Docket No.: ED–2020–SCC–0041] of information technology. Please note DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Agency Information Collection that written comments received in response to this notice will be Applications for New Awards; Teacher Activities; Submission to the Office of Quality Partnership Grant Program Management and Budget for Review considered public records. and Approval; Comment Request; Title of Collection: RSA–509, Annual AGENCY: Office of Elementary and RSA–509, Annual Protection and Protection and Advocacy of Individual Secondary Education, Department of Advocacy of Individual Rights Program Rights Program Performance Report. Education. Performance Report OMB Control Number: 1820–0627. ACTION: Notice. Type of Review: An extension of an AGENCY: Office of Special Education and existing information collection. SUMMARY: The Department of Education Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Respondents/Affected Public: State, is issuing a notice inviting applications Department of Education (ED). Local, and Tribal Governments. for fiscal year (FY) 2020 for the Teacher ACTION: Notice. Total Estimated Number of Annual Quality Partnership Grant (TQP) Responses: 57. program, Catalog of Federal Domestic SUMMARY: In accordance with the Total Estimated Number of Annual Assistance (CFDA) number 84.336S. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is Burden Hours: 912. This notice relates to the approved proposing an extension of an existing Abstract: The Annual Protection and information collection under OMB information collection. Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) control number 1894–0006. DATES: Interested persons are invited to Program Performance Report (Form DATES: submit comments on or before June 17, RSA–509) will be used to analyze and Applications Available: May 18, 2020. 2025. evaluate the PAIR Program administered Pre-Application Webinars: The Office ADDRESSES: Written comments and by eligible systems in states. 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