Notice of Availability of the Devils River Minnow Draft Recovery Plan, 8818-8819 [05-3411]

Download as PDF 8818 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 23, 2005 / Notices include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of January 21, 2005: Perry County for Public Assistance. Bartholomew, Knox, Owen, Putnam, Sullivan, Union, Vermillion, Vigo, and Wells Counties for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance). (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 05–3409 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am] Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households ProgramOther Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 05–3407 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of the Devils River Minnow Draft Recovery Plan AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability. DATES: Effective Dates: January 25, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the incident period for this disaster is closed effective January 25, 2005. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability for public review of the Devils River Minnow Draft Recovery Plan. The Devils River minnow (Dionda diaboli) is known to occur in streams in Kinney and Val Verde Counties, Texas, and Coahila, Mexico. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on this Draft Recovery Plan. DATES: The comment period for this Draft Recovery Plan closes April 11, 2005. Comments on the Draft Recovery Plan must be received by the closing date to assure consideration. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the Draft Recovery Plan can obtain a copy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78758. The Draft Recovery Plan may also be obtained from the Internet at https:// southwest.fws.gov/htopic.html/ and https://ifw2es.fws.gov/AustinTexas/. Comments and materials concerning this Draft Recovery Plan may be mailed to ‘‘Field Supervisor’’ at the address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Pine, Austin Ecological Services Field Office, at the above address; telephone (512) 490–0057, facsimile (512) 490–0974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Background The Devils River minnow (Dionda diaboli) was listed as threatened on October 20, 1999, under authority of the BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1574–DR] West Virginia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA–1574–DR), dated February 1, 2005, and related determinations. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:28 Feb 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (64 FR 56596). The threats facing the survival and recovery of this species include habitat loss due to declining surface water flows from springs, pollution to streams, and impacts from nonnative species. The Draft Recovery Plan includes information about the species and provides objectives and actions needed to delist the species. The delisting criteria proposed in the Draft Plan state that the Devils River minnow should be considered for delisting when: (1) Population monitoring results verify stable or increasing Devils River minnow population trends for at least 10 years, throughout its range, including Devils River (middle portion), San Felipe Creek, Sycamore Creek, and Pinto Creek in Texas. Stable populations ´ should also be confirmed in the Rıo Salado drainage in Mexico and in Las Moras Creek, if reestablishment is scientifically feasible; (2) Flows in streams supporting Devils River minnow have been assured, including Las Moras Creek (if reestablishment is feasible), through State or local groundwater management plans, water conservation plans, drought contingency plans, regulations, or equivalent binding documents; (3) Protection, where necessary, of surface water quality is ensured by demonstrated compliance with water quality standards and implementation of water quality controls, particularly in urban areas such as the cities of Del Rio and Brackettville; and, (4) Management and control of nonnative species by local, regional, State, and Federal authorities are demonstrated to be successful. A summary of high-priority recovery tasks includes actions to: (1) Maintain and enhance Devils River minnow populations and habitats by monitoring rangewide status, determining biological and ecological requirements, identifying specific habitat requirements, and managing existing Devils River minnow habitat; (2) Establish additional Devils River minnow populations within the historic range, specifically in Las Moras Creek, by developing and implementing a reintroduction plan, developing landowner cooperative agreements, and restoring habitat conditions at former sites of occurrence; and (3) Maintain genetic reserves of Devils River minnow through captive propagation by developing and implementing a genetics management plan and maintaining at least two captive populations until no longer needed. Restoring an endangered or threatened animal or plant to the point E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 23, 2005 / Notices where it is again a secure, selfsustaining member of its ecosystem is a primary goal of the Service’s endangered species program. To help guide the recovery effort, the Service is working to prepare recovery plans for most of the listed species native to the United States. Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for conservation of species, establish criteria for downlisting or delisting them, and estimate time and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), requires the development of recovery plans for listed species unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act, as amended in 1988, requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment be provided during recovery plan development. The Service considers all information presented during a public comment period prior to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. The Service and others also take these comments into account in the course of implementing recovery plans. The Devils River Minnow Draft Recovery Plan is being submitted for review to all interested parties, including independent peer review. After consideration of comments received during the review period, the recovery plan will be submitted for final approval. Public Comments Solicited The Service solicits written comments on the recovery plan described. All comment received by the date specified above will be considered prior to approval of the recovery plan. Authority The authority for this action is Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: January 19, 2005. Geoffrey L. Haskett, Acting Regional Director: Region 2. [FR Doc. 05–3411 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 8819 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACTION: Notice of realty action. Bureau of Land Management SUMMARY: This notice of realty action involves a proposal for a 20 year renewable commercial lease to the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries. The lease is intended to authorize the maintenance and operation of a fish hatchery on public lands. [AK964–1410–HY–P; AA–6669–A2, BBA–3] Notice of Decision Approving Lands for Conveyance: Alaska Native Claims Selection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Igiugig, Native Corporation. The lands are located in Tps. 11 and 12 S., R. 37 W., Seward Meridian, Alaska, in the vicinity of Igiugig, Alaska, and contain 503.00 acres. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News. DATES: The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Any party claiming a property interest which is adversely affected by the decision shall have until March 25, 2005, to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7599. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: John Leaf, by phone at 907–271–3283, or by e-mail at John_Leaf@ak.blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunication device (TTD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) on 1– 800–877–8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact Mr. Leaf. John Leaf, Land Law Examiner, Branch of Adjudication II. [FR Doc. 05–3404 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DATES: The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Comments and an application must be received within 45 days from the publication of this notice to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Glennallen Field Office, P.O. Box 147, Glennallen, Alaska 99588–0147. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Becker, by phone at 907–822– 3217, or by e-mail at Brenda_becker@ak.blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The site examined and found suitable for leasing under the provisions of Sec. 302 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, and 43 CFR 2920, is described as within: Secs. 7 and 8, T. 22 S., R. 12 E., Copper River Meridian. An application will only be accepted from the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries. The comments and application must include a reference to this notice. Fair market rental as determined by appraisal will be collected for the use of these lands, and reasonable administrative and monitoring costs for processing the lease. A final determination will be made after completion of an environmental assessment. [AK050–1430–EQ–P; AA085605] Ramone Baccus McCoy, Glennallen Field Manager. [FR Doc. 05–3405 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am] Lease of Public Land: Paxson, AK BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P Bureau of Land Management AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, DOI. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:28 Feb 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 23, 2005)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3411]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Availability of the Devils River Minnow Draft Recovery 
Plan

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of document availability.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the 
availability for public review of the Devils River Minnow Draft 
Recovery Plan. The Devils River minnow (Dionda diaboli) is known to 
occur in streams in Kinney and Val Verde Counties, Texas, and Coahila, 
Mexico. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on this 
Draft Recovery Plan.

DATES: The comment period for this Draft Recovery Plan closes April 11, 
2005. Comments on the Draft Recovery Plan must be received by the 
closing date to assure consideration.

ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the Draft Recovery Plan can obtain 
a copy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological 
Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 
78758. The Draft Recovery Plan may also be obtained from the Internet 
at https://southwest.fws.gov/htopic.html/ and https://ifw2es.fws.gov/
AustinTexas/. Comments and materials concerning this Draft Recovery 
Plan may be mailed to ``Field Supervisor'' at the address above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Pine, Austin Ecological 
Services Field Office, at the above address; telephone (512) 490-0057, 
facsimile (512) 490-0974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Devils River minnow (Dionda diaboli) was listed as threatened 
on October 20, 1999, under authority of the Endangered Species Act of 
1973, as amended (64 FR 56596). The threats facing the survival and 
recovery of this species include habitat loss due to declining surface 
water flows from springs, pollution to streams, and impacts from 
nonnative species. The Draft Recovery Plan includes information about 
the species and provides objectives and actions needed to delist the 
species.
    The delisting criteria proposed in the Draft Plan state that the 
Devils River minnow should be considered for delisting when:
    (1) Population monitoring results verify stable or increasing 
Devils River minnow population trends for at least 10 years, throughout 
its range, including Devils River (middle portion), San Felipe Creek, 
Sycamore Creek, and Pinto Creek in Texas. Stable populations should 
also be confirmed in the R[iacute]o Salado drainage in Mexico and in 
Las Moras Creek, if reestablishment is scientifically feasible; (2) 
Flows in streams supporting Devils River minnow have been assured, 
including Las Moras Creek (if reestablishment is feasible), through 
State or local groundwater management plans, water conservation plans, 
drought contingency plans, regulations, or equivalent binding 
documents; (3) Protection, where necessary, of surface water quality is 
ensured by demonstrated compliance with water quality standards and 
implementation of water quality controls, particularly in urban areas 
such as the cities of Del Rio and Brackettville; and, (4) Management 
and control of nonnative species by local, regional, State, and Federal 
authorities are demonstrated to be successful.
    A summary of high-priority recovery tasks includes actions to: (1) 
Maintain and enhance Devils River minnow populations and habitats by 
monitoring rangewide status, determining biological and ecological 
requirements, identifying specific habitat requirements, and managing 
existing Devils River minnow habitat; (2) Establish additional Devils 
River minnow populations within the historic range, specifically in Las 
Moras Creek, by developing and implementing a reintroduction plan, 
developing landowner cooperative agreements, and restoring habitat 
conditions at former sites of occurrence; and (3) Maintain genetic 
reserves of Devils River minnow through captive propagation by 
developing and implementing a genetics management plan and maintaining 
at least two captive populations until no longer needed.
    Restoring an endangered or threatened animal or plant to the point

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where it is again a secure, self-sustaining member of its ecosystem is 
a primary goal of the Service's endangered species program. To help 
guide the recovery effort, the Service is working to prepare recovery 
plans for most of the listed species native to the United States. 
Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for conservation 
of species, establish criteria for downlisting or delisting them, and 
estimate time and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed.
    The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S.C. 
1531 et seq.), requires the development of recovery plans for listed 
species unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a 
particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act, as amended in 1988, 
requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and 
comment be provided during recovery plan development. The Service 
considers all information presented during a public comment period 
prior to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. The Service and 
others also take these comments into account in the course of 
implementing recovery plans.
    The Devils River Minnow Draft Recovery Plan is being submitted for 
review to all interested parties, including independent peer review. 
After consideration of comments received during the review period, the 
recovery plan will be submitted for final approval.

Public Comments Solicited

    The Service solicits written comments on the recovery plan 
described. All comment received by the date specified above will be 
considered prior to approval of the recovery plan.

Authority

    The authority for this action is Section 4(f) of the Endangered 
Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).

    Dated: January 19, 2005.
Geoffrey L. Haskett,
Acting Regional Director: Region 2.
[FR Doc. 05-3411 Filed 2-22-05; 8:45 am]
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