Justia Department Of The Interior National Park Service Notice of Availability of the Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL; Biscayne National Park, FL; Canaveral National Seashore, FL; Dry Tortugas National Park, FL; Everglades National Park, FL; Buck Island Reef National Monument, VI; Christiansted National Historic Site, VI; Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, VI; and Virgin Islands National Park, VI, 56549-56550 [E6-15437]

Notice of Availability of the Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL; Biscayne National Park, FL; Canaveral National Seashore, FL; Dry Tortugas National Park, FL; Everglades National Park, FL; Buck Island Reef National Monument, VI; Christiansted National Historic Site, VI; Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, VI; and Virgin Islands National Park, VI, 56549-56550 [E6-15437]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Notices (Authority: 43 CFR 2310.4) Dated: September 8, 2006. R. Thomas Weimer, Assistant Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. E6–15827 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AZ–330–06–2641–HO–AZZF] Topock Project Area Emergency Road Closure Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, Arizona, Interior. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations, subpart 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, will close portions of roads on public lands to motorized and mechanized vehicle use. The purpose of the emergency closure is to protect soils, vegetation and cultural resources that have been adversely impacted, or are at risk of being adversely impacted, by off-highway vehicle (OHV) use. In addition, this closure is needed to alleviate congestion in the project area during Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) remediation of hexavalent chromium in the groundwater at the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Topock Compressor Station in Needles, California. Copies of this Emergency Closure Notice and map are available at the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, phone (928) 505–1200. EFFECTIVE DATE: This emergency road closure is in effect beginning August 1, 2006, and will remain in effect until considerable adverse effects giving rise to the closure are eliminated, and measures are implemented to prevent recurrence of these adverse effects. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Dodson, Law Enforcement Ranger, Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, phone (928) 505–1200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office and other entities have observed and documented considerable adverse effects to soils, vegetation, and cultural resources from motorized or mechanized vehicle use in this area. Based on this information, the BLM authorized officer has determined that motorized or mechanized vehicle use in this area is causing, and will rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 continue to cause, considerable adverse effects. In addition, portions of roads in the emergency road closure area are utilized by Pacific Gas and Electric Company to control and remove hexavalent chromium from the groundwater. The emergency road closure in the area will help protect public safety and remediation efforts during CERCLA operations, by restricting motorized and mechanized use of the area. The public lands affected are closed to travel by motorized and mechanized vehicle use (including trucks, sport utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, cars, motorcycles, bicycles), except for authorized access to private lands and rights-of-way (ROW), use by fire and law enforcement vehicles, emergency activities, and other authorized government uses. The authorities for this emergency closure and restriction order are 43 CFR 8364.1 and 9268.3(d). BLM is implementing this action on 269 acres of public land in San Bernardino County, California. OHV use on the remainder of the public lands administered by the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office will continue to be managed according to existing Federal Register orders, and the 1985 Yuma District Resource Management Plan. Description of Closed Area: This emergency closure affects 269 acres of public lands and roads, subject to the exceptions below, located within the Topock Project area. Public lands in the following described tracts are hereby closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles: T. 7 N., R. 24 E, portions of sections 5, 6, 7 and 8. Private lands within the closure boundary are not under the jurisdiction of the BLM, and not affected by this emergency closure. Exceptions to the Emergency Closure and Restriction Orders Exceptions to this closure include emergency personnel (law enforcement, fire, medical), authorized BLM personnel, and persons authorized access to private lands and Rights of Way within the closure boundary. Penalties Under section 303(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, (43 U.S.C. 1733(a), and 43 CFR 8360–7, if you violate these closures or restrictions on public lands within the boundaries established, you may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $1,000 or, imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced fines provided for by 18 U.S.C. 3571. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56549 Dated: July 31, 2006. Timothy Z. Smith, Field Manager, BLM Lake Havasu Field Office. [FR Doc. E6–15818 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–32–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Availability of the Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL; Biscayne National Park, FL; Canaveral National Seashore, FL; Dry Tortugas National Park, FL; Everglades National Park, FL; Buck Island Reef National Monument, VI; Christiansted National Historic Site, VI; Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, VI; and Virgin Islands National Park, VI National Park Service, Department of the Interior. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, Biscayne National Park, Florida, Canaveral National Seashore, Florida, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, Everglades National Park, Florida, Buck Island Reef National Monument, Virgin Islands, Christiansted National Historic Site, Virgin Islands, Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, Virgin Islands, and Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands. DATES: There will be a 60-day public review period for comments on this document. Comments on the DEIS must be received no later than 60 days after the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its notice of availability in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Copies of the DEIS are available on the World Wide Web by accessing https://parkplanning.nps.gov/ EVER, by request by writing to Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225, by phone (303–969– 2068), or the document can be pickedup in person at the participating parks’ headquarters. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 56550 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Notices Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225, phone (303– 969–2068). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 280 et seq.), the United States government has designated certain plants as noxious weeds; many of these are exotic plant species. Approximately 1,200 exotic plant species in Florida and the Caribbean have become established in natural areas, and as many as 4% of those exotic plant species have displaced native species. Exotic plants compete aggressively with native plants and are often at an advantage because they have little or no predatory control. Among other problems, exotic plants displace native species, alter native species proportion, degrade or reduce available habitat for threatened and endangered species, consume nutrients, alter fire patterns, reduce recreational opportunities and clog waterways. The purpose of this DEIS is to (1) provide a programmatic plan to manage and control exotic plants in nine parks in south Florida and the Caribbean; (2) promote restoration of native species and habitat conditions in ecosystems that have been invaded by exotic plants’, and (3) protect park resources and values from adverse effects resulting from exotic plant presence and control activities. The DEIS evaluates a range of reasonable alternatives for managing exotic plants in nine parks in south Florida and the Caribbean. Three alternatives are examined: Alternative A, No Action, Continue Current Management; Alternative B, New Framework For Exotic Plant Management: Increased Planning, Monitoring, and Mitigation; and Alternative C, New Framework for Exotic Plant Management: Increased Planning, Monitoring, and Mitigation, with an Emphasis on Active Restoration of Native Plants. The NPS preferred alternative is Alternative C; the ‘‘environmentally preferred’’ alternative is also Alternative C. At the end of the EIS planning process, the record of decision announces which alternative has been selected to guide future management of exotic plants in the nine parks. Persons wishing to comment may do so by posting comments on the World Wide Web at https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/EVER or mailing comments to Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225. Our practice is to make comments, including names, home addresses, home phone VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 numbers, and e-mail addresses of respondents, available for public review. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their names and/or home addresses, etc., but if you wish us to consider withholding this information you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. In addition, you must present a rationale for withholding this information. This rationale must demonstrate that disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. Unsupported assertions will not meet this burden. In the absence of exceptional, documentable circumstances, this information will be released. We will always make submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives of or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Authority: The authority for publishing this notice is 40 CFR 1506.6. The responsible official for this DEIS is the Regional Director for the Southeast Region, Patricia A. Hooks. Dated: June 30, 2006. Patricia A. Hooks, Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. E6–15437 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–V6–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1105–1106 (Preliminary)] Lemon Juice From Argentina and Mexico United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of antidumping investigations and scheduling of preliminary phase investigations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation Nos. 731–TA–1105–1106 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from Argentina and Mexico of lemon juice, provided for in subheadings 2009.31.40, 2009.31.60, and 2009.39.60 of the Harmonized Tariff PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 6, 2006. The Commission’s views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 14, 2006. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). DATES: Effective Date: September 21, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim McClure (202–205–3191), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.—These investigations are being instituted in response to a petition filed on September 21, 2006, by Sunkist Growers, Inc., Sherman Oaks, CA. Participation in the investigations and public service list.—Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission’s rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Industrial users and (if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level) representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


 Notice of Availability of the Draft South Florida and Caribbean 
Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact 
Statement, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL; Biscayne National Park, 
FL; Canaveral National Seashore, FL; Dry Tortugas National Park, FL; 
Everglades National Park, FL; Buck Island Reef National Monument, VI; 
Christiansted National Historic Site, VI; Salt River Bay National 
Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, VI; and Virgin Islands National 
Park, VI

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 
1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces 
the availability of a Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic 
Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for 
Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, Biscayne National Park, 
Florida, Canaveral National Seashore, Florida, Dry Tortugas National 
Park, Florida, Everglades National Park, Florida, Buck Island Reef 
National Monument, Virgin Islands, Christiansted National Historic 
Site, Virgin Islands, Salt River Bay National Historic Park and 
Ecological Preserve, Virgin Islands, and Virgin Islands National Park, 
Virgin Islands.

DATES: There will be a 60-day public review period for comments on this 
document. Comments on the DEIS must be received no later than 60 days 
after the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its notice of 
availability in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the DEIS are available on the World Wide Web by 
accessing https://parkplanning.nps.gov/EVER, by request by writing to 
Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, 
Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225, by phone (303-969-
2068), or the document can be picked-up in person at the participating 
parks' headquarters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality 
Division, National Park Service,

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Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225, phone (303-969-
2068).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Federal Noxious Weed 
Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 280 et seq.), the United States 
government has designated certain plants as noxious weeds; many of 
these are exotic plant species. Approximately 1,200 exotic plant 
species in Florida and the Caribbean have become established in natural 
areas, and as many as 4% of those exotic plant species have displaced 
native species. Exotic plants compete aggressively with native plants 
and are often at an advantage because they have little or no predatory 
control. Among other problems, exotic plants displace native species, 
alter native species proportion, degrade or reduce available habitat 
for threatened and endangered species, consume nutrients, alter fire 
patterns, reduce recreational opportunities and clog waterways.
    The purpose of this DEIS is to (1) provide a programmatic plan to 
manage and control exotic plants in nine parks in south Florida and the 
Caribbean; (2) promote restoration of native species and habitat 
conditions in ecosystems that have been invaded by exotic plants', and 
(3) protect park resources and values from adverse effects resulting 
from exotic plant presence and control activities. The DEIS evaluates a 
range of reasonable alternatives for managing exotic plants in nine 
parks in south Florida and the Caribbean.
    Three alternatives are examined: Alternative A, No Action, Continue 
Current Management; Alternative B, New Framework For Exotic Plant 
Management: Increased Planning, Monitoring, and Mitigation; and 
Alternative C, New Framework for Exotic Plant Management: Increased 
Planning, Monitoring, and Mitigation, with an Emphasis on Active 
Restoration of Native Plants. The NPS preferred alternative is 
Alternative C; the ``environmentally preferred'' alternative is also 
Alternative C.
    At the end of the EIS planning process, the record of decision 
announces which alternative has been selected to guide future 
management of exotic plants in the nine parks.
    Persons wishing to comment may do so by posting comments on the 
World Wide Web at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/EVER or mailing comments 
to Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park 
Service, Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225. Our practice 
is to make comments, including names, home addresses, home phone 
numbers, and e-mail addresses of respondents, available for public 
review. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their names 
and/or home addresses, etc., but if you wish us to consider withholding 
this information you must state this prominently at the beginning of 
your comments. In addition, you must present a rationale for 
withholding this information. This rationale must demonstrate that 
disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. 
Unsupported assertions will not meet this burden. In the absence of 
exceptional, documentable circumstances, this information will be 
released. We will always make submissions from organizations or 
businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as 
representatives of or officials of organizations or businesses, 
available for public inspection in their entirety.

    Authority: The authority for publishing this notice is 40 CFR 
1506.6.

    The responsible official for this DEIS is the Regional Director for 
the Southeast Region, Patricia A. Hooks.

    Dated: June 30, 2006.
Patricia A. Hooks,
Regional Director, Southeast Region.
 [FR Doc. E6-15437 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]
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