Notice of Availability, 2062-2063 [06-272]

Download as PDF 2062 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 8 / Thursday, January 12, 2006 / Notices Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places are voluntary. Estimated annual reporting burden: 52,824 hours, broken down as follows: 196 nominations submitted under existing MPS @ 18 hrs. each = 3,528; 1,186 newly proposed individual nominations @ 36 hrs. each = 42,696; 55 newly proposed MPS @ 120 hrs. each = 6,600. Estimated average burden hours per response: Depending on which form is used, the average burden hours per response may vary considerably because of many complex factors. In general, to fulfill minimum program requirements describing the nominated property and demonstrating its eligibility under the criteria, the average burden hours range from 18 hours for a nomination proposed under an existing Multiple Property Submission (MPS), to 36 hours for a newly proposed individual nomination, to 120 hours for a newly proposed MPS. Continuation sheets (10–900–a) are used for additional information for both the individual nomination form and the multiple property form, as needed. As such, the calculation of average burden hours per response for the continuation sheets has been included in the average calculations above for the nomination form (10–900) and the multiple property form (10–900–b). Estimated average number of respondents: 1,513. Estimated frequency of response: 1,513 annually. Dated: December 14, 2005. Leonard E. Stowe, NPS, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–275 Filed 1–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 60-Day Notice of Intention to Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment National Park Service, Interior. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 3507) and 5 CFR part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service (NPS) invites public comments on an extension of a currently approved information collection (OMB #1024–0009). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:17 Jan 11, 2006 Jkt 208001 Public comments on this notice will be accepted on or before March 13, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Michael J. Auer, Heritage Preservation Services, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., Org. code 2255, Washington, DC 20240. E-mail: michael_auer@nps.gov. To Request Copies of the Document Contact: Michael J. Auer, at the above address. The information collection may also be viewed on-line at: https:// www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/tax/ hpcappl.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Auer, 202–354–2031. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Historic Preservation Certification Application. OMB Number: 1024–0009. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Description of need: Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code requires that the Secretary of the Interior certify to the Secretary of the Treasury upon application by owners of historic properties for Federal tax benefits: (a) The historic character of the property, and (b) that the rehabilitation work is consistent with that historic character. The NPS administers the program with the Internal Revenue Service. NPS uses the Historic Preservation Certification Application to evaluate the condition and historic significance of buildings undergoing rehabilitation for continued use, and to evaluate whether the rehabilitation work meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. NPS specifically requests comments on: (1) The need for information including whether the information has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the reporting burden hour estimate; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Description of respondents: Individuals or households, businesses or other for-profit entities. Application for Historic Preservation Certifications is voluntary. Estimated annual reporting burden: 42,000 hours. Estimated average burden hours per response: 14.0 hours. Estimated average number of respondents: 3,000 annually. Estimate frequency of response: 3,000 annually. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 19, 2005. Leonard E. Stowe, National Park Service Information and Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–230 Filed 1–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Availability AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. SUMMARY: National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Acadia National Park, Schoodic General Management Plan Amendment, which is now available from the NPS. Request for copies should be sent to Superintendent, Acadia National Park, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent at 207–288–8703. The NPS prepared a Draft General Management Plan Amendment (GMPA)/Draft EIS for Acadia National Park, Maine, pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The draft was made available for public review for 60 days (September– November 2004), during which time the NPS distributed over 160 copies of the plan. Also, the full text and graphics were posted on the park’s NPS Planning Web sites. NPS received 14 comment letters and 50 people participated in a public meeting held October 20, 2004. Oral and written comments were considered by the NPS and informed the preparation of the final environmental impact statement. The consensus of the public comment was that the NPS was pursuing the correct path for Acadia National Park in Alternative C, the preferred alternative. An abbreviated format is used for the final EIS because changes to the Draft GMPA/Draft EIS are confined primarily to factual corrections and explanations as to why comments do not warrant further agency response. Use of this format is in compliance with the 1978 regulations (40 CFR 1503.4(c)) for the National Environmental Policy Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Park Service will execute a Record of Decision no sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of DATES: E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 8 / Thursday, January 12, 2006 / Notices its notice of the availability of the final EIS. Mary A. Bomar, Regional Director, Northeast Region. [FR Doc. 06–272 Filed 1–11–06; 8:45 am] Director’s Order 12: Conservation planning, environmental impact analysis, and decision-making. Dated: December 6, 2005. Ernest Quintana, Regional Director, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. E6–232 Filed 1–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–M BILLING CODE 4312–94–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of Availability of the Stream Management Plan, Abbreviated Final Environmental Impact Statement, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, IA National Park Service National Park Service, Interior. Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the stream management plan, abbreviated final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa. DATES: The final EIS will be made available for a 30-day period, following the publishing of the notice of availability in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency. ADDRESSES: Requests for copies should be sent to Superintendent, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, P.O. Box 607, West Branch, Iowa 52358. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Superintendent at (319) 643–2541. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NPS prepared a draft stream management plan/draft EIS for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa, pursuant to section 102(c) of the NEPA of 1969. The draft was made available for public review for 60 days (SeptemberNovember 2005). The NPS distributed full hard copy versions of the draft, and made the draft EIS available on the Web and at area libraries. Two public presentation sessions, attended by 35 participants, were held for the public to discuss and comment on the draft. No written comments were received from the public. The consensus of the public during the presentations was that the NPS would pursue the correct path for the park by following alternative E, the preferred alternative. Comments from public agencies did not require NPS to add other alternatives, significantly alter existing alternatives, or make changes to the impact analysis of the effects of any alternative. Thus, an abbreviated format is used for the responses to comments in the final EIS, in compliance with the implementing regulations (40 CFR 1503.4[c]) for the NEPA, and the NPS AGENCY: erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:02 Jan 11, 2006 Jkt 208001 Announcement of the National Park Service (NPS) Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) Meetings Within the Alaska Region National Park Service, Interior. The National Park Service (NPS) announces the SRC meeting schedule for the following NPS areas: Denali National Park, Aniakchak National Monument, Lake Clark National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park. The purpose of each meeting is to develop and continue work on subsistence hunting program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. Each meeting is open to the public and will have time allocated for public testimony. The public is welcomed to present written or oral comments to the SRC. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808, of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Public Law 96–487, to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Draft meeting minutes will be available upon request from each Superintendent for public inspection approximately six weeks after each meeting. DATES: The Denali National Park SRC meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2006. Location: The Denali NP & P meeting will be held the Cantwell Community Hall in Cantwell, AK. For Further Information Contact: Paul Anderson, Superintendent and Scott Hayden, Subsistence Manager, Denali National Park and Preserve, SRC P.O. Box 9, McKinley Park, AK 99755, telephone: (907) 683–2294 and (907) 683–9544. E-mail: Scott_Hayden@nps.gov. Date: The Aniakchak National Monument SRC meeting will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2006. Location: The meeting will be held at the Chignik Lake Subsistence Office. AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2063 For Further Information Contact: Mary McBurney, Subsistence Manager, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, c/o Katmai National Park & Preserve, P.O. Box 7, King Salmon, AK 99614, telephone: (907) 271–3751. Fax: (907) 271–3707. E-mail: Mary_McBurney@nps.gov. Date: The Lake Clark National Park SRC meeting will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2006. Location: The meeting will be held in Pedro Bay, AK. For Further Information Contact: Mary McBurney, Subsistence Manager, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, 4230 University Drive, Suite 311, Anchorage, AK 99508, telephone: (907) 271–3751. Fax: (907) 271–3707. E-mail: Mary_McBurney@nps.gov. Date: The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park SRC meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 22 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2006, Location: The meeting will be held at the Caribou Restaurant, Glennallen, AK. For Further Information Contact: Barbara Cellarius, Subsistence Manager/ Cultural Anthropologist, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 439, Copper Center, AK 99573, telephone: (907) 822–7236 or (907) 822– 5234. Fax: (907) 822–7259. E-mail: Barbara_Cellarius@nps.gov. Date: The Cape Krusenstern National Monument SRC meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2006 and the Kobuk Valley National Park SRC meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2006. Location: The meetings will be held at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office in Kotzebue, Alaska. For Further Information Contact: Ken Adkisson, Subsistence Program Manager, Western Arctic National Parklands, P.O. 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752, telephone (907) 443-2522 or Willie Goodwin, Subsistence Manager at (907) 442–3890. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SRC meeting locations and dates may need to be changed based on weather or local circumstances. If meeting dates and locations are changed notice of each meeting will be published in local newspapers and announced on local radio stations prior to the meeting dates. The agendas for each meeting include the following: 1. Call to order (SRC Chair) 2. SRC Roll Call and Confirmation of Quorum 3. SRC Chair and Superintendent’s Welcome and Introductions E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2062-2063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-272]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Availability

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

SUMMARY: National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a Final Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) for Acadia National Park, Schoodic General 
Management Plan Amendment, which is now available from the NPS.

ADDRESSES: Request for copies should be sent to Superintendent, Acadia 
National Park, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent at 207-288-8703.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NPS prepared a Draft General Management 
Plan Amendment (GMPA)/Draft EIS for Acadia National Park, Maine, 
pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act 
of 1969. The draft was made available for public review for 60 days 
(September-November 2004), during which time the NPS distributed over 
160 copies of the plan. Also, the full text and graphics were posted on 
the park's NPS Planning Web sites. NPS received 14 comment letters and 
50 people participated in a public meeting held October 20, 2004. Oral 
and written comments were considered by the NPS and informed the 
preparation of the final environmental impact statement. The consensus 
of the public comment was that the NPS was pursuing the correct path 
for Acadia National Park in Alternative C, the preferred alternative. 
An abbreviated format is used for the final EIS because changes to the 
Draft GMPA/Draft EIS are confined primarily to factual corrections and 
explanations as to why comments do not warrant further agency response. 
Use of this format is in compliance with the 1978 regulations (40 CFR 
1503.4(c)) for the National Environmental Policy Act.

DATES: The National Park Service will execute a Record of Decision no 
sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental 
Protection Agency of

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its notice of the availability of the final EIS.

Mary A. Bomar,
Regional Director, Northeast Region.
[FR Doc. 06-272 Filed 1-11-06; 8:45 am]
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