Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County, Florida, 22697-22698 [2014-09241]
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Sandhill Crane Harvest Survey
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Abstract: The Migratory Bird Treaty
Act (16 U.S.C. 703–711) and the Fish
and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C.
742d) designate the Department of the
Interior as the key agency responsible
for (1) the wise management of
migratory bird populations frequenting
the United States, and (2) setting
hunting regulations that allow
appropriate harvests that are within the
guidelines that will allow for those
populations’ well-being. These
responsibilities dictate that we gather
accurate data on various characteristics
of migratory bird harvest. Based on
information from harvest surveys, we
can adjust hunting regulations as
needed to optimize harvests at levels
that provide a maximum of hunting
recreation while keeping populations at
desired levels.
Under 50 CFR 20.20, migratory bird
hunters must register for the Migratory
Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP)
in each State in which they hunt each
year. State natural resource agencies
must send names and addresses of all
migratory bird hunters to us annually.
The Migratory Bird Hunter Survey is
based on the Migratory Bird Harvest
Information Program. We randomly
select migratory bird hunters and ask
them to report their harvest. The
resulting estimates of harvest per hunter
are combined with the complete list of
migratory bird hunters to provide
estimates of the total harvest for the
species surveyed.
The Parts Collection Survey estimates
the species, sex, and age composition of
the harvest, and the geographic and
temporal distribution of the harvest.
Randomly selected successful hunters
who responded to the Migratory Bird
Hunter Survey the previous year are
asked to complete and return a form if
they are willing to participate in the
Parts Collection Survey. We provide
postage-paid envelopes to respondents
before the hunting season and ask them
to send in a wing or the tail feathers
from each duck or goose that they
harvest, or a wing from each mourning
dove, woodcock, band-tailed pigeon,
snipe, rail, or gallinule that they harvest.
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We use the wings and tail feathers to
identify the species, sex, and age of the
harvested sample. We also ask
respondents to report on the envelope
the date and location of harvest for each
bird. We combine the results of this
survey with the harvest estimates
obtained from the Migratory Bird
Hunter Survey to provide speciesspecific national harvest estimates.
The combined results of these surveys
enable us to evaluate the effects of
season length, season dates, and bag
limits on the harvest of each species,
and thus help us determine appropriate
hunting regulations.
The Sandhill Crane Harvest Survey is
an annual questionnaire survey of
people who obtained a sandhill crane
hunting permit. At the end of the
hunting season, we randomly select a
sample of permit holders and ask them
to report the date, location, and number
of birds harvested for each of their
sandhill crane hunts. Their responses
provide estimates of the temporal and
geographic distribution of the harvest as
well as the average harvest per hunter,
which, combined with the total number
of permits issued, enables us to estimate
the total harvest of sandhill cranes.
Based on information from this survey,
we adjust hunting regulations as
needed.
Comment Received and Our Response
Comments: On November 8, 2013, we
published in the Federal Register (78
FR 67183) a notice of our intent to
request that OMB renew approval for
this information collection. In that
notice, we solicited comments for 60
days, ending on January 7, 2014. We
received one comment. The commenter
objected to the surveys, but did not
address the information collection
requirements. We did not make any
changes to our requirements.
Request for Public Comments
We again invite comments concerning
this information collection on:
• Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary, including
whether or not the information will
have practical utility;
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• The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information;
• Ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents.
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. Before including your
address, phone number, email address,
or other personal identifying
information in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire
comment, including your personal
identifying information, may be made
publicly available at any time. While
you can ask OMB in your comment to
withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that it will be done.
Dated: April 18, 2014.
Tina A. Campbell,
Chief, Division of Policy and Directives
Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R4–R–2013–N175;
FXRS12650400000S3–123–FF04R02000]
Florida Panther National Wildlife
Refuge, Collier County, Florida
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a
comprehensive conservation plan
revision and environmental assessment;
request for comments.
AGENCY:
We, the Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service), intend to prepare a
comprehensive conservation plan (CCP)
revision and associated National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documents for Florida Panther National
Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located in
Collier County in southwest Florida. We
provide this notice in compliance with
SUMMARY:
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our CCP policy to advise other Federal
and State agencies, Native American
Tribes, and the public of our intentions
and to obtain suggestions and
information on the scope of issues to be
considered in the planning process.
DATES: To ensure consideration of your
comments in the development of the
refuge’s CCP revision, we must receive
your written comments by May 23,
2014. One or more public scoping
meetings will be scheduled to help
engage the public in this planning
process; please contact Florida Panther
NWR for the date(s):
FloridaPantherCCP@fws.gov or 239–
353–8442. Information will also be
posted on the refuge’s Web site:
https://www.fws.gov/floridapanther/.
ADDRESSES: An online public
engagement platform will be used for
the engagement of the public and the
submission of public comments; to
access this forum, please visit: https://
www.fws.gov/floridapanther/ccp.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You
may also send comments, questions,
and requests for information to Cheri
Ehrhardt, AICP, Natural Resource
Planner, P.O. Box 2683, Titusville, FL
32781–2683; FloridaPantherCCP@
fws.gov; 321.861.1276 (fax); or 321–861–
2368.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Introduction
With this notice, we initiate our
process for developing a CCP revision
for Florida Panther NWR in Collier
County, Florida. This notice complies
with our CCP policy to: (1) Advise other
Federal and State agencies, NativeAmerican tribes, and the public of our
intention to conduct detailed planning
on this refuge and (2) obtain suggestions
and information on the scope of issues
to consider in the environmental
document and during development of
the CCP.
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Background
The CCP Process
The National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C.
668dd–668ee) (Administration Act), as
amended by the National Wildlife
Refuge System Improvement Act of
1997, requires us to develop a CCP for
each national wildlife refuge. The
original CCP for Florida Panther NWR
was completed in 2000. Since much has
changed in the intervening time, the
Service has determined that the CCP for
Florida Panther NWR needs to be
revised. The purpose for revising the
CCP is to provide refuge managers with
an updated 15-year plan for achieving
refuge purposes and contributing
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toward the mission of the National
Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with
sound principles of fish and wildlife
management, conservation, legal
mandates, and our policies. In addition
to outlining broad management
direction on conserving wildlife and
their habitats, CCPs identify wildlifedependent recreational opportunities
available to the public, including
opportunities for hunting, fishing,
wildlife observation, wildlife
photography, and environmental
education and interpretation. We will
review and update the CCP at least
every 15 years in accordance with the
Administration Act.
Each unit of the National Wildlife
Refuge System was established for
specific purposes. We use these
purposes as the foundation for
developing and prioritizing the
management goals and objectives for
each refuge within the National Wildlife
Refuge System mission, and to
determine how the public can use each
refuge. The planning process is a way
for us and the public to evaluate
management goals and objectives for the
best possible conservation approach to
this important wildlife habitat, while
providing for wildlife-dependent
recreation opportunities that are
compatible with the refuge’s
establishing purposes and the mission
of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Our CCP process provides
participation opportunities for Tribal,
State, and local governments; agencies;
organizations; and the public. We
encourage input in the form of issues,
concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the
future management of Florida Panther
NWR.
We will conduct the environmental
review of this project in accordance
with the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as
amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.); NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1500–
1508); other appropriate Federal laws
and regulations; and our policies and
procedures for compliance with those
laws and regulations.
Purposes of Florida Panther NWR
Established in 1989 and
encompassing 26,605 acres, Florida
Panther NWR’s purposes are to conserve
fish, wildlife, and plants that are listed
as threatened or endangered species
(Endangered Species Act of 1973) and
for the development, advancement,
management, conservation, and
protection of fish and wildlife resources
(Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956). Two
key Service documents played a strong
role in defining the purposes of Florida
Panther NWR; they prioritize the
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protection and recovery of the Florida
panther: (1) The 1985 Fakahatchee
Strand Environmental Assessment,
which clearly states that the refuge area
should be acquired for the benefit and
recovery of the endangered Florida
panther; and (2) the 1995 and
subsequent 2008 revisions of the Florida
Panther Recovery Plan, which states
that the refuge is essential to the
survival of the Florida panther and that
the refuge should enhance habitat
conditions for the panther and its prey
species.
Public Availability and Comments
Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other
personal identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Authority
This notice is published under the
authority of the National Wildlife
Refuge System Improvement Act of
1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.).
Dated: March 11, 2014.
Jacquelyn B. Parrish,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 2014–09241 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R8–FHC–2014–N064;
FXFR1334088TWG0W4–123–FF08EACT00]
Trinity Adaptive Management Working
Group; Public Meeting and
Teleconference
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, announce a joint
meeting between the Trinity Adaptive
Management Working Group (TAMWG)
and Trinity Management Council
(TMC). The TAMWG is a Federal
advisory committee that affords
stakeholders the opportunity to give
policy, management, and technical
input concerning Trinity River
(California) restoration efforts to the
Trinity Management Council (TMC).
The TMC interprets and recommends
policy, coordinates and reviews
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2014-09241]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R4-R-2013-N175; FXRS12650400000S3-123-FF04R02000]
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County, Florida
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan
revision and environmental assessment; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare
a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) revision and associated
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for Florida Panther
National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located in Collier County in southwest
Florida. We provide this notice in compliance with
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our CCP policy to advise other Federal and State agencies, Native
American Tribes, and the public of our intentions and to obtain
suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in
the planning process.
DATES: To ensure consideration of your comments in the development of
the refuge's CCP revision, we must receive your written comments by May
23, 2014. One or more public scoping meetings will be scheduled to help
engage the public in this planning process; please contact Florida
Panther NWR for the date(s): FloridaPantherCCP@fws.gov or 239-353-8442.
Information will also be posted on the refuge's Web site: https://www.fws.gov/floridapanther/.
ADDRESSES: An online public engagement platform will be used for the
engagement of the public and the submission of public comments; to
access this forum, please visit: https://www.fws.gov/floridapanther/ccp.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may also send comments, questions,
and requests for information to Cheri Ehrhardt, AICP, Natural Resource
Planner, P.O. Box 2683, Titusville, FL 32781-2683;
FloridaPantherCCP@fws.gov; 321.861.1276 (fax); or 321-861-2368.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Introduction
With this notice, we initiate our process for developing a CCP
revision for Florida Panther NWR in Collier County, Florida. This
notice complies with our CCP policy to: (1) Advise other Federal and
State agencies, Native-American tribes, and the public of our intention
to conduct detailed planning on this refuge and (2) obtain suggestions
and information on the scope of issues to consider in the environmental
document and during development of the CCP.
Background
The CCP Process
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16
U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) (Administration Act), as amended by the National
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, requires us to develop
a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The original CCP for Florida
Panther NWR was completed in 2000. Since much has changed in the
intervening time, the Service has determined that the CCP for Florida
Panther NWR needs to be revised. The purpose for revising the CCP is to
provide refuge managers with an updated 15-year plan for achieving
refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National
Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and
wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and our policies. In
addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife
and their habitats, CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational
opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for
hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and
environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update
the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the Administration
Act.
Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System was established
for specific purposes. We use these purposes as the foundation for
developing and prioritizing the management goals and objectives for
each refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to
determine how the public can use each refuge. The planning process is a
way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives
for the best possible conservation approach to this important wildlife
habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation
opportunities that are compatible with the refuge's establishing
purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Our CCP process provides participation opportunities for Tribal,
State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public.
We encourage input in the form of issues, concerns, ideas, and
suggestions for the future management of Florida Panther NWR.
We will conduct the environmental review of this project in
accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA
regulations (40 CFR 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws and
regulations; and our policies and procedures for compliance with those
laws and regulations.
Purposes of Florida Panther NWR
Established in 1989 and encompassing 26,605 acres, Florida Panther
NWR's purposes are to conserve fish, wildlife, and plants that are
listed as threatened or endangered species (Endangered Species Act of
1973) and for the development, advancement, management, conservation,
and protection of fish and wildlife resources (Fish and Wildlife Act of
1956). Two key Service documents played a strong role in defining the
purposes of Florida Panther NWR; they prioritize the protection and
recovery of the Florida panther: (1) The 1985 Fakahatchee Strand
Environmental Assessment, which clearly states that the refuge area
should be acquired for the benefit and recovery of the endangered
Florida panther; and (2) the 1995 and subsequent 2008 revisions of the
Florida Panther Recovery Plan, which states that the refuge is
essential to the survival of the Florida panther and that the refuge
should enhance habitat conditions for the panther and its prey species.
Public Availability and Comments
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Authority
This notice is published under the authority of the National
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et
seq.).
Dated: March 11, 2014.
Jacquelyn B. Parrish,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 2014-09241 Filed 4-22-14; 8:45 am]
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