Notice of Boundary Expansion, James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Oahu, HI, 52138 [E6-14619]

Download as PDF 52138 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 170 / Friday, September 1, 2006 / Notices teleconference and the availability of someone to preside over the meeting. Written material and requests to make oral presentations at the September 13th meeting should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 7, 2006. ADDRESSES: The NMSAC teleconference meeting will be held in room 5222, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC. Send written material and requests to make oral presentations to Mr. John Bastek, Commandant (G–PCP–1), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001. This notice is available on the Internet by performing a simple search for the docket number at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Bastek, NMSAC Executive Secretary, telephone 202–267–2722, fax 202–267–4130. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Procedural The September 13th teleconference meeting is open to the public. 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Agenda of September 13, 2006, Teleconference The agenda includes the following: (1) Draft of Report to Congress. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact Mr. John Bastek as soon as possible at the address or phone number listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:21 Aug 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 Dated: August 28, 2006. F.J. Sturm, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Deputy Director Inspections & Compliance. [FR Doc. E6–14584 Filed 8–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Boundary Expansion, James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Oahu, HI Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that Congress has enacted the ‘‘James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2005’’ (Act). The Act authorizes an expansion of the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge’s (Refuge) approved boundary by approximately 750 acres, resulting in a revised Refuge boundary encompassing approximately 1,100 acres. This notice is being furnished consistent with section 4(c)(2) of the Act. ADDRESSES: A map depicting the expanded approved Refuge boundary and other information regarding the Refuge expansion is available on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/pacific/ planning/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia R. Pelizza, Refuge Manager, Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 66– 590 Kamehameha Highway, Room 2C, Haleiwa, HI 96712; phone (808) 637– 6330; fax (808) 637–3578; or e-mail FW1PlanningComments@fws.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress has enacted the ‘‘James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2005’’ (Act), Public Law 109–225 (May 25, 2006). The Act was created in response to longstanding public concerns for protecting natural resources and open space on the Kahuku coastal plain on the Island of Oahu. The Act authorizes an expansion of the Refuge’s approved boundary by approximately 750 acres. The expanded approved Refuge boundary includes land on the makai (ocean) side of Kamehameha Highway, including coastal dunes, but not public beaches. This authorization allows the Service to acquire land within the expanded approved Refuge boundary from the Estate of James Campbell. The lands will link the Refuge’s two units—the Kii Unit and Punamano Unit—into a single unit of protected wildlife habitat totaling approximately 1,100 acres. PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Refuge expansion will protect the natural coastal wetlands and natural dune habitats of the Kahuku coastal area as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Management of the lands and waters will ensure a protected haven for all four species of endangered Hawaiian waterbirds and a variety of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl that use coastal wetlands and surrounding lands. Other native wildlife species that will benefit from the Refuge expansion include the native Hawaiian Owl, a native damselfly, and seabirds that formerly nested in the dune habitat. Protection of dune and strand vegetation near the coast will also conserve resting habitat for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and nesting habitat for threatened green sea turtles that use Kahuku beaches. The expansion will also provide visitors increased opportunities to view native Hawaiian wildlife and some of the last remaining pristine coastal habitat on Oahu. The Service is now authorized to proceed with acquiring land from the Estate of James Campbell, which may include providing lease extensions to long-term leaseholders within the expanded approved Refuge boundary. Dated: August 28, 2006. David J. Wesley, Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. E6–14619 Filed 8–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Williamson, Jackson, and Union Counties, IL Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces that the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is available for Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The Final CCP/EIS was prepared pursuant to 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. Goals and objectives in the CCP describe how the agency intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 170 (Friday, September 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-14619]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Boundary Expansion, James Campbell National Wildlife 
Refuge, Oahu, HI

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that Congress has enacted the 
``James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2005'' 
(Act). The Act authorizes an expansion of the James Campbell National 
Wildlife Refuge's (Refuge) approved boundary by approximately 750 
acres, resulting in a revised Refuge boundary encompassing 
approximately 1,100 acres. This notice is being furnished consistent 
with section 4(c)(2) of the Act.

ADDRESSES: A map depicting the expanded approved Refuge boundary and 
other information regarding the Refuge expansion is available on the 
Internet at https://www.fws.gov/pacific/planning/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia R. Pelizza, Refuge Manager, 
Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 66-590 Kamehameha Highway, Room 
2C, Haleiwa, HI 96712; phone (808) 637-6330; fax (808) 637-3578; or e-
mail FW1PlanningComments@fws.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress has enacted the ``James Campbell 
National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2005'' (Act), Public Law 109-
225 (May 25, 2006). The Act was created in response to longstanding 
public concerns for protecting natural resources and open space on the 
Kahuku coastal plain on the Island of Oahu. The Act authorizes an 
expansion of the Refuge's approved boundary by approximately 750 acres. 
The expanded approved Refuge boundary includes land on the makai 
(ocean) side of Kamehameha Highway, including coastal dunes, but not 
public beaches. This authorization allows the Service to acquire land 
within the expanded approved Refuge boundary from the Estate of James 
Campbell. The lands will link the Refuge's two units--the Kii Unit and 
Punamano Unit--into a single unit of protected wildlife habitat 
totaling approximately 1,100 acres.
    The Refuge expansion will protect the natural coastal wetlands and 
natural dune habitats of the Kahuku coastal area as part of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System. Management of the lands and waters 
will ensure a protected haven for all four species of endangered 
Hawaiian waterbirds and a variety of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl 
that use coastal wetlands and surrounding lands. Other native wildlife 
species that will benefit from the Refuge expansion include the native 
Hawaiian Owl, a native damselfly, and seabirds that formerly nested in 
the dune habitat. Protection of dune and strand vegetation near the 
coast will also conserve resting habitat for the endangered Hawaiian 
monk seal and nesting habitat for threatened green sea turtles that use 
Kahuku beaches. The expansion will also provide visitors increased 
opportunities to view native Hawaiian wildlife and some of the last 
remaining pristine coastal habitat on Oahu.
    The Service is now authorized to proceed with acquiring land from 
the Estate of James Campbell, which may include providing lease 
extensions to long-term leaseholders within the expanded approved 
Refuge boundary.

    Dated: August 28, 2006.
David J. Wesley,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
 [FR Doc. E6-14619 Filed 8-31-06; 8:45 am]
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