Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 70421-70422 [06-9495]

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E6–20381 Filed 12–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Charlton, Ware, and Clinch Counties, Georgia, and Baker County, Florida. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are available for distribution. The plan was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70421 System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years. A copy of the plan may be obtained by writing to George Constantino, Refuge Manager, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Route 2, Box 3330, Folkston, Georgia 31537; or by calling 912/496–7366. The plan may also be accessed and downloaded from the Service’s Internet Web site https://southeast.fws.gov/ planning/. ADDRESSES: The availability of the draft comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for a 45-day review period was announced in the Federal Register on August 2, 2005 (70 FR 44355). The draft plan and environmental assessment evaluated four alternatives for managing the refuge and Alternative 2, ‘‘Integrated Landscape Management,’’ was selected as the preferred alternative to guide management direction over the next 15 years. Under Alternative 2, landscape management will be emphasized. Threats to the refuge are more prominent as development increases in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Although Okefenokee Refuge is a large system in itself, it can be greatly compromised by activities a distance away from its boundary. Under this alternative, the staff will extend beyond the immediate neighbors to address issues associated with the aquifer, air shed, and biota exchange pathways. Extensive resources sharing and networking with other refuges, state agencies, organizations, specialists, researchers, and private citizens will expand the knowledge base and assist in developing cooperation between interest groups. Restoration of natural systems, native communities, and healthy environments will be emphasized, thus promoting a high quality of life regionally. Within the refuge, the original refuge purpose, natural processes, and the wilderness philosophy will be strongly considered in all decisions. Monitoring environmental parameters, fauna, and flora will be incorporated into an integrated study to gain knowledge on the health of the Okefenokee ecosystem. The refuge and surrounding area will be promoted, linking recreational and educational avenues. Education and outreach will be expanded with an emphasis on the health of the whole ecosystem and the links between the components. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1 70422 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 232 / Monday, December 4, 2006 / Notices Approximately 371,000 acres of the Okefenokee Swamp wetlands are incorporated into the refuge; and 353,981 acres within the swamp were designated as wilderness by the Okefenokee Wilderness Act of 1974, making it the third largest National Wilderness Area east of the Mississippi River. In 1986, Okefenokee Refuge was designated by the Wetlands Convention as a Wetland of International Importance. The swamp is considered the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys Rivers. Habitats provide for threatened and endangered species, such as red-cockaded woodpeckers, wood storks, indigo snakes, and a wide variety of other wildlife species. It is world renowned for its amphibian populations that are bio-indicators of global health. By combining Okefenokee Refuge with Osceola National Forest, private timberlands, and state-owned forests, more than 1 million contiguous acres provide wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. Nearly 400,000 people visit Okefenokee Refuge each year making it the 16th most visited refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. In 1999, the economic impact of tourists in Charlton, Ware, and Clinch Counties in Georgia was more than $67 million. Implementing the comprehensive conservation plan will enable the refuge to fulfill its critical role in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources within southeast Georgia, maintain wilderness qualities, and provide quality environmental education and wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities for refuge visitors. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105–57. Dated: February 23, 2006. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register November 29, 2006. [FR Doc. 06–9495 Filed 12–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Bureau of Land Management Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application Westmoreland Savage Corporation, MTM 95948 Montana AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. VerDate Aug<31>2005 ACTION: Notice of Invitation. T. 20 N., R. 57 E., PM, Montana Sec. 26. Containing 640 acres, more or less. Any party electing to participate in this exploration program must send written notice referring to serial number MTM 95948 to both the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Westmoreland Savage Corporation as provided in the ADDRESSES section below. The notice must be received by them within 30 days after publication of this Notice of Invitation in the Federal Register or 10 calendar days after the last publication of this Notice in the Ranger Review newspaper, whichever is later. This Notice will be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Ranger Review, Glendive, Montana. ADDRESSES: Copies of the exploration plan as submitted by the applicant is available for public review at the BLM, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana, during regular business hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Monday through Friday. The written notice should be sent to the following addresses: State Director, BLM, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101–4669, and Westmoreland Savage Corporation, P.O. Box 30, Savage, Montana 59262. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Schaff, Land Law Examiner, Branch of Solid Minerals (MT–921), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, Billings, Montana 59101–4669, telephone. 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E6–20458 Filed 12–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–$$–P 11:51 Dec 01, 2006 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pursuant to Section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by Section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3410, all interested Qualified parties, as provided in 43 CFR 3472.1, are hereby invited to participate with Westmoreland Savage Corporation on a pro rata cost sharing basis in a program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the followingdescribed lands in Richland County, Montana: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Land Management [AK–020–1610–DO] Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplement to the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Amended Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska State Office, is preparing a supplemental Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) for the Northeast portion of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR–A). DATES: Comments regarding the concerns of the public on issues of interest, particularly recommended mitigation measures, should be received in writing by January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding additional mitigation measures should be submitted to: Northeast NPR–A Planning Team Leader, 222 West 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7599. Before including your address, telephone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to request that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) consider withholding your name, street address, and other contact information (such as: Internet address, fax or phone number) from public review or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you should prominently state at the beginning of your comment that you wish to request confidentiality. While you can ask in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jim Ducker (907–271–3130) by phone or by mail at 222 W. 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, AK 99513–7599. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM published the Northeast NPR–A Amended IAP/EIS in January 2005 and issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for Northeast NPR–A planning area based upon the IAP/EIS on January 11, 2006. On September 25, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska vacated E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 232 (Monday, December 4, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70421-70422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9495]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation 
Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for Okefenokee National 
Wildlife Refuge in Charlton, Ware, and Clinch Counties, Georgia, and 
Baker County, Florida.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final 
Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact 
for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are available for distribution. 
The plan was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be 
managed for the next 15 years.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the plan may be obtained by writing to George 
Constantino, Refuge Manager, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Route 
2, Box 3330, Folkston, Georgia 31537; or by calling 912/496-7366. The 
plan may also be accessed and downloaded from the Service's Internet 
Web site https://southeast.fws.gov/planning/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The availability of the draft comprehensive 
conservation plan and environmental assessment for a 45-day review 
period was announced in the Federal Register on August 2, 2005 (70 FR 
44355). The draft plan and environmental assessment evaluated four 
alternatives for managing the refuge and Alternative 2, ``Integrated 
Landscape Management,'' was selected as the preferred alternative to 
guide management direction over the next 15 years.
    Under Alternative 2, landscape management will be emphasized. 
Threats to the refuge are more prominent as development increases in 
northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Although Okefenokee Refuge is 
a large system in itself, it can be greatly compromised by activities a 
distance away from its boundary. Under this alternative, the staff will 
extend beyond the immediate neighbors to address issues associated with 
the aquifer, air shed, and biota exchange pathways. Extensive resources 
sharing and networking with other refuges, state agencies, 
organizations, specialists, researchers, and private citizens will 
expand the knowledge base and assist in developing cooperation between 
interest groups. Restoration of natural systems, native communities, 
and healthy environments will be emphasized, thus promoting a high 
quality of life regionally. Within the refuge, the original refuge 
purpose, natural processes, and the wilderness philosophy will be 
strongly considered in all decisions. Monitoring environmental 
parameters, fauna, and flora will be incorporated into an integrated 
study to gain knowledge on the health of the Okefenokee ecosystem. The 
refuge and surrounding area will be promoted, linking recreational and 
educational avenues. Education and outreach will be expanded with an 
emphasis on the health of the whole ecosystem and the links between the 
components.

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    Approximately 371,000 acres of the Okefenokee Swamp wetlands are 
incorporated into the refuge; and 353,981 acres within the swamp were 
designated as wilderness by the Okefenokee Wilderness Act of 1974, 
making it the third largest National Wilderness Area east of the 
Mississippi River. In 1986, Okefenokee Refuge was designated by the 
Wetlands Convention as a Wetland of International Importance.
    The swamp is considered the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. 
Marys Rivers. Habitats provide for threatened and endangered species, 
such as red-cockaded woodpeckers, wood storks, indigo snakes, and a 
wide variety of other wildlife species. It is world renowned for its 
amphibian populations that are bio-indicators of global health. By 
combining Okefenokee Refuge with Osceola National Forest, private 
timberlands, and state-owned forests, more than 1 million contiguous 
acres provide wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. Nearly 
400,000 people visit Okefenokee Refuge each year making it the 16th 
most visited refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. In 1999, 
the economic impact of tourists in Charlton, Ware, and Clinch Counties 
in Georgia was more than $67 million.
    Implementing the comprehensive conservation plan will enable the 
refuge to fulfill its critical role in the conservation and management 
of fish and wildlife resources within southeast Georgia, maintain 
wilderness qualities, and provide quality environmental education and 
wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities for refuge visitors.

    Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 
105-57.

    Dated: February 23, 2006.
Cynthia K. Dohner,
Acting Regional Director.

    Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the 
Federal Register November 29, 2006.
[FR Doc. 06-9495 Filed 12-1-06; 8:45 am]
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