Notice of Availability of the Recovery Plan for the Endangered Spring Creek Bladderpod (Lesquerella perforata), 52567-52568 [E6-14689]

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Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6–14684 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of the Recovery Plan for the Endangered Spring Creek Bladderpod (Lesquerella perforata) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:44 Sep 05, 2006 Jkt 208001 Notice of document availability. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the final recovery plan for the endangered Spring Creek bladderpod (Lesquerella perforata). This species is an annual plant endemic to the Central Basin in Tennessee. It is currently known from only three watersheds (Spring Creek, Bartons Creek, and Cedar Creek) in Wilson County, Tennessee. The recovery plan includes specific recovery objectives and criteria to downlist this species to threatened status and delist it under the PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit issuance date July 26, 2006. Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Printed copies of this recovery plan are available by request from the Tennessee Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 (telephone 931/528–6481). An electronic copy of the recovery plan is available on the World Wide Web at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/ recovery/. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Merritt, Recovery Coordinator, at the above address and telephone number. E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1 52568 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 6, 2006 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Restoring endangered or threatened animals or plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their ecosystems is a primary goal of the Act and our endangered species program. The Act requires the development of recovery plans for listed species, unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Recovery plans help guide the recovery effort by describing actions considered necessary for the conservation of the species, establishing criteria for downlisting or delisting listed species, and estimating time and cost for implementing the necessary recovery measures. Section 4(f) of the Act requires that public notice, and an opportunity for public review and comment, be provided during recovery plan development. The technical agency draft recovery plan for the Spring Creek bladderpod was available for public comment from September 12, 2005, through November 14, 2005 (70 FR 53808). We received no comments from interested parties. We received comments from the three Spring Creek bladderpod experts who served as official peer reviewers of the recovery plan. The comments and information submitted by peer reviewers were considered in the preparation of this final plan and, where appropriate, were incorporated into the plan. The Spring Creek bladderpod was listed as endangered on January 22, 1997 (61 FR 67493). This annual plant, endemic to the Central Basin in Tennessee, is restricted to the floodplains of three creeks (Bartons, Spring, and Cedar) in Wilson County, Tennessee. It can be found in agricultural fields, pastures, glades, and disturbed areas. The Spring Creek bladderpod requires some degree of disturbance, such as scouring from natural flooding or plowing of the soil, to complete its life cycle. Factors contributing to its endangered status are an extremely limited range and loss of habitat. The main threat is the loss of habitat by conversion of land to uses other than cultivation of annual crops, primarily rapid commercial, residential, and industrial development occurring throughout Wilson County. Encroachment of more competitive herbaceous and woody plants also presents a threat. The objective of this recovery plan is to provide a framework for the recovery of this species so that protection under the Act is no longer necessary. The VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:44 Sep 05, 2006 Jkt 208001 recovery plan includes specific recovery objectives and downlisting and delisting criteria. As recovery criteria are met, the status of the species will be reviewed and it will be considered for removal from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants (50 CFR 17.12). Actions needed to recover the Spring Creek bladderpod include: (1) Protect and manage existing occurrences and habitats; (2) develop and implement management strategies for the species; (3) develop communication with local officials to coordinate county planning; (4) utilize existing environmental laws to protect the plant and its floodplain habitat; (5) conduct monitoring at all sites; (6) conduct seed ecology studies; (7) search for new populations; (8) establish new occurrences within the historic range; (9) maintain seed source ex situ; (10) develop and implement public education plans; (11) annually assess the success of recovery efforts for the species. The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: July 12, 2006. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. E6–14689 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Integrated Resource Management Plan for the Spokane Indian Reservation, Stevens County, WA Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), in cooperation with the Spokane Tribe of Indians (Tribe), intends to file a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) for the Spokane Indian Reservation, Washington, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and that the DEIS is now available for public review. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the Tribe’s existing IRMP, in order to provide for the development of long-term resource management policies that will ensure direction and stability for sustained growth of reservation economics, compatible with traditional values and needs for a quality human environment. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This notice also announces a public hearing to receive public comments on the DEIS. DATES: Written comments must arrive by November 6, 2006. The public hearing will be held September 27, 2006, starting at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until all those who wish to make statements have been heard. ADDRESSES: You may mail, hand carry, or fax written comments to Donna R. Smith, Geologist, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Spokane Agency, Agency Square, Building 201, P.O. Box 389, Wellpinit, Washington 99040, fax (509) 258–7542. Please include your name and mailing address with your comments so documents pertaining to this project may be sent to you. You may also e-mail comments to irmp@spokanetribe.com. The public hearing will be at the Alfred McCoy Building, Ford/Wellpinit Road, Wellpinit, Washington. Persons wishing copies of this DEIS should immediately contact the Spokane Tribe of Indians, Attention: Rudy Peone, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 480, Wellpinit, Washington 99040; Telephone (509) 258–9042. The DEIS is also available on line at https://www.spokanetribe.com/ d_n_r_.htm. An abstract of the DEIS has been sent to all agencies and individuals who participated in the scoping process and to all others who have already requested copies of the document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rudy Peone, (509) 258–9042. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed BIA action is approval of the Tribe’s updating and implementation of an IRMP. The proposed IRMP covers a period of 10 years and addresses resources of value on all of the approximately 157,000 acres within the boundaries of the Spokane Indian Reservation and/or under the jurisdiction of the Tribe, including, but not limited to, air quality, cultural resources, fisheries, wildlife, timber, surface and ground water resources, range, agriculture, recreation, mining, residential development, economic development land uses, and infrastructure. The updated IRMP would be implemented in fiscal year 2007 by both the BIA and Spokane Tribe. The DEIS analyzes a range of feasible alternatives to address both current and projected needs over the next 10 years. These alternatives are as follows: (1) No Action, which would continue the existing IRMP with no change in management style; (2) Preservation and Cultural Emphasis, which would provide the E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
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[Pages 52567-52568]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Availability of the Recovery Plan for the Endangered 
Spring Creek Bladderpod (Lesquerella perforata)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of document availability.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the 
availability of the final recovery plan for the endangered Spring Creek 
bladderpod (Lesquerella perforata). This species is an annual plant 
endemic to the Central Basin in Tennessee. It is currently known from 
only three watersheds (Spring Creek, Bartons Creek, and Cedar Creek) in 
Wilson County, Tennessee. The recovery plan includes specific recovery 
objectives and criteria to downlist this species to threatened status 
and delist it under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(Act).

ADDRESSES: Printed copies of this recovery plan are available by 
request from the Tennessee Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 (telephone 931/
528-6481). An electronic copy of the recovery plan is available on the 
World Wide Web at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/recovery/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Merritt, Recovery Coordinator, 
at the above address and telephone number.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    Restoring endangered or threatened animals or plants to the point 
where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their 
ecosystems is a primary goal of the Act and our endangered species 
program. The Act requires the development of recovery plans for listed 
species, unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a 
particular species. Recovery plans help guide the recovery effort by 
describing actions considered necessary for the conservation of the 
species, establishing criteria for downlisting or delisting listed 
species, and estimating time and cost for implementing the necessary 
recovery measures.
    Section 4(f) of the Act requires that public notice, and an 
opportunity for public review and comment, be provided during recovery 
plan development. The technical agency draft recovery plan for the 
Spring Creek bladderpod was available for public comment from September 
12, 2005, through November 14, 2005 (70 FR 53808). We received no 
comments from interested parties. We received comments from the three 
Spring Creek bladderpod experts who served as official peer reviewers 
of the recovery plan. The comments and information submitted by peer 
reviewers were considered in the preparation of this final plan and, 
where appropriate, were incorporated into the plan.
    The Spring Creek bladderpod was listed as endangered on January 22, 
1997 (61 FR 67493). This annual plant, endemic to the Central Basin in 
Tennessee, is restricted to the floodplains of three creeks (Bartons, 
Spring, and Cedar) in Wilson County, Tennessee. It can be found in 
agricultural fields, pastures, glades, and disturbed areas. The Spring 
Creek bladderpod requires some degree of disturbance, such as scouring 
from natural flooding or plowing of the soil, to complete its life 
cycle.
    Factors contributing to its endangered status are an extremely 
limited range and loss of habitat. The main threat is the loss of 
habitat by conversion of land to uses other than cultivation of annual 
crops, primarily rapid commercial, residential, and industrial 
development occurring throughout Wilson County. Encroachment of more 
competitive herbaceous and woody plants also presents a threat.
    The objective of this recovery plan is to provide a framework for 
the recovery of this species so that protection under the Act is no 
longer necessary. The recovery plan includes specific recovery 
objectives and downlisting and delisting criteria. As recovery criteria 
are met, the status of the species will be reviewed and it will be 
considered for removal from the Federal List of Endangered and 
Threatened Plants (50 CFR 17.12). Actions needed to recover the Spring 
Creek bladderpod include: (1) Protect and manage existing occurrences 
and habitats; (2) develop and implement management strategies for the 
species; (3) develop communication with local officials to coordinate 
county planning; (4) utilize existing environmental laws to protect the 
plant and its floodplain habitat; (5) conduct monitoring at all sites; 
(6) conduct seed ecology studies; (7) search for new populations; (8) 
establish new occurrences within the historic range; (9) maintain seed 
source ex situ; (10) develop and implement public education plans; (11) 
annually assess the success of recovery efforts for the species.
    The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered 
Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).

    Dated: July 12, 2006.
Cynthia K. Dohner,
 Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. E6-14689 Filed 9-5-06; 8:45 am]
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