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document can be obtained as indicated
in the ADDRESSES section. In addition,
documents will be available for public
inspection between the hours of 7:30
a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday at
the Salt Plains NWR Headquarters
Office, 35 miles northwest of Enid,
Oklahoma, off State Highway 38, and at
the following libraries: Cherokee Public
Library, 602 S. Grand Ave., Cherokee,
OK 73728.
An open house to receive comments
on the Draft CCP/EA will be held at the
Salt Plains NWR Headquarters Office
during the open comment period on
January 12, 2006 from 2 p.m.–7 p.m.
Special mailings, newspaper articles,
and/or other media announcements will
be used to inform the public of the date
and time of the meeting.
All comments received from
individuals become part of the official
public record. Requests for such
comments will be handled in
accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act and the Council on
Environmental Quality’s NEPA
regulations [40 CFR 1506.6 (f)].
Background: The National Wildlife
Refuge System Administration Act of
1966, as amended by the National
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement
Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee et
seq.), requires a CCP. The purpose in
developing CCPs is to provide refuge
managers with a 15-year strategy for
achieving refuge purposes and
contributing toward the mission of the
National Wildlife Refuge System,
consistent with sound principles of fish
and wildlife science, conservation, legal
mandates, and Service policies. In
addition to outlining broad management
direction on conserving wildlife and
their habitats, the CCPs identify
wildlife-dependent recreational
opportunities available to the public,
including opportunities for hunting,
fishing, wildlife observation and
photography, and environmental
education and interpretation. We will
review and update these CCPs at least
every 15 years in accordance with the
National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act of 1966, as amended
by the National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act of 1997, and the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370d).
Salt Plains NWR was established ‘‘as
a refuge and breeding grounds for
birds,’’ by Executive Order No. 5314 on
March 26, 1930. The authority of the
Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16
U.S.C. 712d) establishes that each refuge
is: ‘‘* * * for use as an inviolate
sanctuary, or any other management
purpose, for migratory birds.’’ The
Refuge Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460–1)
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states that each refuge is ‘‘suitable for
incidental fish and wildlife-oriented
recreational development, the
protection of natural resources, and the
conservation of endangered or
threatened species.’’ Additionally, Salt
Plains NWR has been designated as
critical habitat for the whooping crane
(43 FR 20938, May 15, 1978).
Salt Plains NWR is located on the Salt
Fork of the Arkansas River at the Great
Salt Plains Lake in north-central
Oklahoma. The confluence of several
streams and rivers and the saltencrusted plains produces a variety of
unique wildlife habitats found nowhere
else for hundreds of miles around. The
32,030-acre refuge is roughly equal parts
of upland, open water, and salt flats,
making it one of the most important
migratory bird stopover, wintering, and
nesting habitats in the Central Great
Plains region. Three federally listed
species use the refuge on a seasonal
basis, and the refuge is also designated
critical habitat for endangered
whooping cranes. Federally threatened
bald eagles winter on the refuge and
endangered least terns nest in large
numbers every year on the salt flats.
Management efforts focus on protecting,
enhancing, and restoring refuge habitats
and water management for the benefit of
important fish and wildlife resources.
The Draft CCP/EA addresses a range
of topics, including habitat and wildlife
management, water management,
invasive species control, public use
opportunities, and administration and
staffing for the refuge. Important refuge
issues and how they are addressed in
the plan alternatives are summarized
below. Alternative A is the current
management, or what is currently
offered, at the refuge. Alternative B is
the proposed action. Under Alternative
C, a greater emphasis on public uses
such as all types of hunting, hiking, and
necessary facilities, roads, and trails is
proposed.
Habitat management activities:
Alternative A: Habitat management such
as prescribed fire, farming, moist soil
management, invasive species control,
or revegetation and maintenance
projects would proceed to the extent
that current base funding and staffing
allows. Alternative B: The actions
proposed in this alternative emphasize
updated and integrated land
management to progressively restore,
maintain, and enhance native habitats
for migratory birds, waterfowl, federally
listed species, and resident wildlife.
Alternative C: Habitat management
would essentially be the same as
Alternative A so that the refuge could
focus more on public use opportunities.
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Improvements to public use
opportunities: Alternative A: The public
use program would remain at current
levels and no new facilities would be
developed on the refuge. Alternative B:
The public use program would increase
and/or enhance educational and
outreach activities, recreational
opportunities (including expansion of
waterfowl hunting areas), community
involvement, and improvement of
facilities and interpretive trails.
Alternative C: The public use program
would emphasize opening the refuge to
all types of hunting and increase roads,
trails, and facilities to meet the
emphasis on all compatible public uses.
Refuge Land and Boundary
Protection: Alternative A: There would
be no acquisition and no exploration of
possible refuge boundary expansion.
Alternative B: Land protection would be
accomplished through partnerships
with adjacent owners. Any refuge
boundary (none are currently proposed)
expansion would only occur from
willing sellers as a means to improve or
protect important habitats that support
accomplishment of species, habitat, and
ecosystem goals and/or lands with high
flood potential. Alternative C: Same as
Alternative A.
Dated: August 18, 2005.
Larry G. Bell,
Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Receipt of Applications for Permit
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications
for permit.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The public is invited to
comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species.
DATES: Written data, comments or
requests must be received by December
21, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Documents and other
information submitted with these
applications are available for review,
subject to the requirements of the
Privacy Act and Freedom of Information
Act, by any party who submits a written
request for a copy of such documents
within 30 days of the date of publication
of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Division of Management
Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
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Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203;
fax 703/358–2281.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Division of Management Authority,
telephone 703/358–2104.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Endangered Species
The public is invited to comment on
the following applications for a permit
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species. This notice is
provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Written data, comments, or requests for
copies of these complete applications
should be submitted to the Director
(address above).
Applicant: Robin D. Nations,
Brookhaven, MS, PRT–110370.
The applicant requests a permit to
import the sport-hunted trophy of one
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) taken in
Namibia, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: National Zoological Park,
DC, PRT–107677.
The applicant requests a permit to
export serum samples from one male
captive Asian elephant (Elephas
maximus) to the Rotterdam Zoo, the
Netherlands for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species/scientific research.
Applicant: Woodland Park Zoological
Gardens, Seattle, WA, PRT–108484.
The applicant requests a permit to
import semen samples from one male
captive Asian elephant (Elephas
maximus) from Canada for the purpose
of breeding and enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical
Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT–108598.
The applicant requests a permit to
import semen samples from blackfooted cats (Felis nigripes) from South
Africa for the purpose of breeding and
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG
Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT–108766.
The applicant requests a permit to
import four live captive-born African
wild dogs (Lycos pictus) from the De
Wildt Cheetah Centre, in South Africa
for the purpose of breeding and
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: John D. Smith, Metter, GA,
PRT–114211.
The applicant requests a permit to
import the sport-hunted trophy of one
male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus
pygargus) culled from a captive herd
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maintained under the management
program of the Republic of South Africa,
for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: Kole Productions, Inc., Las
Vegas, NV, PRT–111429, 111430.
The applicant requests permits to
export two captive-born tigers (Panthera
tigris) to worldwide locations for the
purpose of enhancement of the species
through conservation education. The
permit numbers and animals are: PRT–
111429, ‘‘Kirra,’’ and 111430, ‘‘Sedona.’’
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a threeyear period and the import of any
potential progeny born while overseas.
Dated: October 28, 2005.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits,
Division of Management Authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Notice of Availability for the Renewal
of an Expired Section 10(a)(1)(B)
Permit for Incidental Take of the
Golden-Cheeked Warbler in Travis
County, TX (Caster)
SUMMARY: On September 24, 1999, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
issued a section 10(a)(1)(B) permit,
pursuant to Section 10(a) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act), for
incidental take of the golden-cheeked
warbler (GCW) (Dendroica chrysoparia)
to John and Christine Caster
(Applicants). The permit (TE–012423)
was for a period of five years and
expired on September 24, 2004. The
requested permit renewal will extend
the permit expiration by five years from
the date the permit is reissued.
DATES: To ensure consideration, written
comments must be received on or before
December 21, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review
the request for extension, former
incidental take permit, or other related
documents may obtain a copy by
written or telephone request to Scott
Rowin, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sevice,
10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin,
Texas 78758, (512/490–0057 ext. 224).
Documents will be available for public
inspection by written request, or by
appointment only, during normal
business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at
the Fish and Wildlife Service Austin
Office. Comments concerning the
request for renewal should be submitted
in writing to the Field Supervisor at the
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above address. Please refer to permit
number TE–012423–0 when submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Rowin at the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Austin Office, 10711
Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas
78758, (512/490–0057 ext. 224)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the Act prohibits the ‘‘taking’’ of
endangered species such as the GCW.
However, the Service, under limited
circumstances, may issue permits to
take endangered wildlife species
incidental to, and not the purpose of,
otherwise lawful activities. Regulations
governing permits for endangered
species are at 50 CFR 17.22. This notice
is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of
the Act and National Environmental
Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
Applicant: John and Christine Caster
plan to construct a single family
residence (SFR) on their 10-acre lot
located adjacent to City Park Road in
Austin, Travis County, Texas. The
construction of a SFR on approximately
one acre of the 10-acre lot will eliminate
less than one acre of GCW habitat and
indirectly impact less than four
additional acres of habitat. The original
permit included, and the Applicants
continue to propose to compensate for,
incidental take of the GCW by providing
$1,500 to the Balcones Canyonlands
Preserve, and placing a perpetual
conservation easement on the remaining
approximately nine acres to the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Since
this property is located within the
acquisition boundaries of the Balcones
Canyonlands Preserve, it will add
additional acreage to the preserve. The
Applicants have agreed to follow all of
the existing permit terms and
conditions. If renewed, all of the permit
terms and conditions will remain the
same, and no additional take will be
authorized.
Larry G. Bell,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Issuance of Permits
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for
marine mammals.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
The following permits were
issued.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Receipt of Applications for Permit
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.
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SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with endangered species.
DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by December
21, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these
applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of
the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who
submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days
of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
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Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority,
telephone 703/358-2104.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Endangered Species
The public is invited to comment on the following applications for
a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This
notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Written data,
comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should
be submitted to the Director (address above).
Applicant: Robin D. Nations, Brookhaven, MS, PRT-110370.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) taken in Namibia, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: National Zoological Park, DC, PRT-107677.
The applicant requests a permit to export serum samples from one
male captive Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) to the Rotterdam Zoo, the
Netherlands for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species/scientific research.
Applicant: Woodland Park Zoological Gardens, Seattle, WA, PRT-
108484.
The applicant requests a permit to import semen samples from one
male captive Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) from Canada for the
purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT-
108598.
The applicant requests a permit to import semen samples from black-
footed cats (Felis nigripes) from South Africa for the purpose of
breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT-
108766.
The applicant requests a permit to import four live captive-born
African wild dogs (Lycos pictus) from the De Wildt Cheetah Centre, in
South Africa for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: John D. Smith, Metter, GA, PRT-114211.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a
captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of
South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: Kole Productions, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, PRT-111429,
111430.
The applicant requests permits to export two captive-born tigers
(Panthera tigris) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement
of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and
animals are: PRT-111429, ``Kirra,'' and 111430, ``Sedona.'' This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
three-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while
overseas.
Dated: October 28, 2005.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
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