Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition; Extension of Public Comment Period, 28294 [06-4607]

Download as PDF 28294 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 16, 2006 / Proposed Rules Management, (see ADDRESSES section); or via e-mail at: Eliza_Savage@fws.gov; telephone: (703) 358–2329; or facsimile: (703) 358–2217. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 22 RIN 1018–AT94 Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition; Extension of Public Comment Period Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service), are extending the comment for the proposed rule to establish a regulatory definition of ‘‘disturb’’ under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. We are also extending the comment period on the proposed rule re-opening the public comment period on the proposal to remove the bald eagle from the List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife under the Endangered Species Act, and on the draft National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines, via two additional notices published separately in today’s issue of the Federal Register. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they have been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in the final decision and rule. DATES: The public comment period is extended to June 19, 2006. Any comments received after the closing date may not be considered in the final decision on the proposal. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments and other information, identified by RIN 1018-AT94, by any of the following methods: • Mail: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MBSP–4107, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Attn: RIN 1018–AT94. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Same address as above. • E-mail: BaldEagle_ProposedRule@fws.gov. Include ‘‘RIN 1018-AT94’’ in the subject line of the message. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The complete file for this proposed rule is available for inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the Division of Migratory Bird Management, 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Room 4107, Arlington, Virginia 22203– 1610. Please call 703–358–1714 to make an appointment to view the files. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eliza Savage, Division of Migratory Bird VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:12 May 15, 2006 Jkt 208001 Background On February 16, 2006, in anticipation of possible removal (delisting) of the bald eagle in the 48 contiguous States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service) proposed a regulatory definition of ‘‘disturb’’ under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to guide postdelisting bald eagle management (71 FR 8265). The Service concurrently proposed two other related actions: (1) a notice of availability of draft National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (71 FR 8309, February 16, 2006); and (2) a re-opening of the comment period on our proposal to remove the bald eagle from the list of threatened and endangered species under the ESA (71 FR 8238, February 16, 2006). Due to the complexity of these related actions, we are extending the comment period for each action for an additional 30 days. Authority The authority for this action is the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668–668d). Dated: May 10, 2006. Matt Hogan, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. [FR Doc. 06–4607 Filed 5–12–06; 1:17 pm] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 223 [I.D. 031006D] Endangered and Threatened Species: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Listing Determination for Puget Sound Steelhead National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On March 29, 2006, we (NMFS) proposed to list steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) populations in Puget Sound (Washington) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (ESA). In this notice we are announcing a public hearing to be held in Seattle (Washington) on June 22, 2006, regarding the subject proposal. DATES: Written comments on the proposed listing determination must be received by June 27, 2006. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the public meeting time and location. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the proposed listing determination for Puget Sound steelhead by any of the following methods. Please identify submittals as pertaining to the ‘‘Puget Sound Steelhead Proposed Listing.’’ • E-mail: PS.Steelhead.nwr@noaa.gov. Include ‘‘Puget Sound Steelhead Proposed Listing’’ in the subject line of the message. • Internet: Comments may also be submitted electronically through the Federal e-Rulemaking portal at: https:// www.regulations.gov. • Mail: Submit written comments and information to Chief, NMFS, Protected Resources Division, 1201 NE Lloyd Boulevard, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232. You may hand-deliver written comments to our office during normal business hours at the street address given above. • Hand Delivery/Courier: NMFS, Protected Resources 1201 NE Lloyd Boulevard, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232. • Fax: 503–230–5441 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding the public meeting is available on the Internet at: https://www.nwr.noaa.gov. Alternatively, you may contact Dr. Scott Rumsey, NMFS, Northwest Region, (503) 8722791, or Marta Nammack, NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, (301) 713–1401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 29, 2006, we published a proposed threatened determination for Puget Sound steelhead (71 FR 15666). Joint Commerce-Interior ESA implementing regulations state that the Secretary shall promptly hold at least one public hearing if any person requests one within 45 days of publication of a proposed regulation to list a species or to designate critical habitat (see 50 CFR 424.16(c)(3)). In this notice we are announcing a public meeting regarding the Puget Sound steelhead proposed threatened listing to be held in Seattle (Washington) on June 22, 2006. This public meeting is not the only opportunity for the public to provide input on this proposal. As part of the proposed threatened listing for Puget E:\FR\FM\16MYP1.SGM 16MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 28294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4607]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 22

RIN 1018-AT94


Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition; Extension of Public 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service), are 
extending the comment for the proposed rule to establish a regulatory 
definition of ``disturb'' under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection 
Act. We are also extending the comment period on the proposed rule re-
opening the public comment period on the proposal to remove the bald 
eagle from the List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife under the 
Endangered Species Act, and on the draft National Bald Eagle Management 
Guidelines, via two additional notices published separately in today's 
issue of the Federal Register. Comments previously submitted need not 
be resubmitted as they have been incorporated into the public record 
and will be fully considered in the final decision and rule.

DATES: The public comment period is extended to June 19, 2006. Any 
comments received after the closing date may not be considered in the 
final decision on the proposal.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments and other information, identified by 
RIN 1018-AT94, by any of the following methods:
     Mail: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, 
MBSP-4107, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Attn: RIN 1018-AT94.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Same address as above.
     E-mail: BaldEagle--ProposedRule@fws.gov. Include ``RIN 
1018-AT94'' in the subject line of the message.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    The complete file for this proposed rule is available for 
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the 
Division of Migratory Bird Management, 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Room 
4107, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1610. Please call 703-358-1714 to make 
an appointment to view the files.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eliza Savage, Division of Migratory 
Bird Management, (see ADDRESSES section); or via e-mail at: Eliza--
Savage@fws.gov; telephone: (703) 358-2329; or facsimile: (703) 358-
2217.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On February 16, 2006, in anticipation of possible removal 
(delisting) of the bald eagle in the 48 contiguous States from the List 
of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife under the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the 
Service) proposed a regulatory definition of ``disturb'' under the Bald 
and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to guide post-delisting bald 
eagle management (71 FR 8265). The Service concurrently proposed two 
other related actions: (1) a notice of availability of draft National 
Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (71 FR 8309, February 16, 2006); and 
(2) a re-opening of the comment period on our proposal to remove the 
bald eagle from the list of threatened and endangered species under the 
ESA (71 FR 8238, February 16, 2006). Due to the complexity of these 
related actions, we are extending the comment period for each action 
for an additional 30 days.

Authority

    The authority for this action is the Bald and Golden Eagle 
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-668d).

    Dated: May 10, 2006.
Matt Hogan,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 06-4607 Filed 5-12-06; 1:17 pm]
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