Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Medicine Lake, MT, 972-973 [E7-72]

Download as PDF 972 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 5 / Tuesday, January 9, 2007 / Notices December 29, 2006, the President declared an emergency declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the impact in certain areas of the State of Illinois resulting from the record snow during the period of November 30 to December 1, 2006, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such an emergency exists in the State of Illinois. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. 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Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. ycherry on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Director, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael H. Smith, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared emergency. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Illinois to have been affected adversely by this declared emergency: Adams, Boone, Brown, Bureau, DeKalb, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Kendall, Knox, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McHenry, Menard, Ogle, Peoria, Pike, Putnam, Scott, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, and Winnebago Counties for emergency protective measures (Category B) under the Public Assistance program for any continuous 48-hour period during or approximate to the incident period. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:55 Jan 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7–117 Filed 1–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1672–DR] Oregon; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential Declaration of a major disaster for the State of Oregon (FEMA– 1672–DR), dated December 29, 2006, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: December 29, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated December 29, 2006, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Oregon resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of November 5– 8, 2006, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Oregon. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas, Hazard Mitigation throughout the State, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. If Other Needs Assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act is later requested and warranted, Federal funding under that program will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Director, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Glen R. Sachtleben, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Oregon to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: Clatsop, Hood River, Lincoln, and Tillamook Counties for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of Oregon are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management, and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7–116 Filed 1–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Medicine Lake, MT Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice advises that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to gather information necessary to prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and associated environmental documents for the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex in Northeast Montana, which includes Medicine Lake NWR, Lamesteer NWR, and the Northeast Montana Wetland Management District. E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1 ycherry on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 5 / Tuesday, January 9, 2007 / Notices The Service is furnishing this notice in compliance with Service CCP policy to advise other agencies and the public of its intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process. DATES: Written comments must be received by February 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments or requests for more information regarding the Medicine Lake NWR Complex should be sent to Laurie Shannon, Planning Team Leader, Division of Refuge Planning, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Shannon, 303–236–4317, or John Esperance, Chief, Branch of Comprehensive Conservation Planning, 303–236–4369. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Service has initiated the CCP for the Medicine Lake NWR Complex with headquarters in Medicine Lake, Montana. The Medicine Lake NWR Complex is located within the highly productive prairie pothole region of the Northern Great Plains, along the western edge of the Missouri Coteau, in northeastern Montana. It is composed of three individual units: Medicine Lake NWR, Lamesteer NWR, and the Northeast Montana Wetland Management District. Together these units are dispersed across four counties and require management of more than 73,532 acres of Service-owned lands, wetland and/or grassland easements, or leases on privately owned land. Medicine Lake NWR encompasses 31,534 acres including 11,360 acres of designated wilderness and was established in 1935 as ‘‘* * * a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife’’ (Executive Order 7148, dated August 29, 1935). The Wetland Management District was established in 1968 and consists of Waterfowl Production Areas and wetland and grassland easements. The purpose of these acquired Waterfowl Production Areas and easements is to function as ‘‘waterfowl production areas subject to * * * all of the provisions of the Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp Act * * * except the inviolate sanctuary provisions’’ (16 U.S.C. 718). Lamesteer NWR, established in 1942 as an easement refuge, was described as ‘‘800 acres in Wibaux County, Montana, * * * as refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife’’ (Executive Order 9166, dated May 19, 1942). The Medicine Lake NWR Complex is home to more than 270 species of birds, VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:55 Jan 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 38 species of mammals, and 17 species of reptiles and amphibians. Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System, including the Medicine Lake NWR Complex, has specific purposes for which it was established and for which legislation was enacted. Those purposes are used to develop and prioritize management goals and objectives within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to guide which public uses will occur on these refuges. The planning process is a way for the Service and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation efforts of this important wildlife habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with the refuges’ establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Service will conduct a comprehensive conservation planning process that will provide opportunity for Tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public to participate in issue scoping and public comment. The Service is requesting input for issues, concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the future management of the Medicine Lake NWR Complex. Anyone interested in providing input is invited to respond to the following three questions. (1) What do you value most about the Medicine Lake NWR Complex? (2) What problems or issues do you want to see addressed in the CCP? (3) What changes, if any, would you like to see in the management of the Medicine Lake NWR Complex? The Service has provided the above questions for your optional use; you are not required to provide information to the Service. The planning team developed these questions to facilitate finding out more information about individual issues and ideas concerning these three units of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Comments received by the planning team will be used as part of the planning process; individual comments will not be referenced in our reports or responded to directly. An opportunity will be given to the public to provide input at the open house to scope issues and concerns (schedules can be obtained from the planning team leader at the above address). Comments may also be submitted anytime during the planning process by writing to the above address. 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Requests for such comments will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, NEPA (40 CFR 1506.6(f)), and other Departmental and Service policies and procedures. When requested, the Service generally will provide comment letters with the names and addresses of the individuals who wrote the comments. However, the telephone number of the commenting individual will not be provided in response to such requests to the extent permissible by law. Dated: November 17, 2006. James J. Slack, Deputy Regional Director, Region 6, Denver, Colorado. [FR Doc. E7–72 Filed 1–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AZ–931–1430–ET; AZA 33447] Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Arizona Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 972-973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Medicine Lake, MT

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
(Service) intends to gather information necessary to prepare a 
Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and associated environmental 
documents for the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex 
in Northeast Montana, which includes Medicine Lake NWR, Lamesteer NWR, 
and the Northeast Montana Wetland Management District.

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    The Service is furnishing this notice in compliance with Service 
CCP policy to advise other agencies and the public of its intentions, 
and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be 
considered in the planning process.

DATES: Written comments must be received by February 8, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments or requests for more information regarding the 
Medicine Lake NWR Complex should be sent to Laurie Shannon, Planning 
Team Leader, Division of Refuge Planning, P.O. Box 25486, Denver 
Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Shannon, 303-236-4317, or John 
Esperance, Chief, Branch of Comprehensive Conservation Planning, 303-
236-4369.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Service has initiated the CCP for the 
Medicine Lake NWR Complex with headquarters in Medicine Lake, Montana.
    The Medicine Lake NWR Complex is located within the highly 
productive prairie pothole region of the Northern Great Plains, along 
the western edge of the Missouri Coteau, in northeastern Montana. It is 
composed of three individual units: Medicine Lake NWR, Lamesteer NWR, 
and the Northeast Montana Wetland Management District. Together these 
units are dispersed across four counties and require management of more 
than 73,532 acres of Service-owned lands, wetland and/or grassland 
easements, or leases on privately owned land. Medicine Lake NWR 
encompasses 31,534 acres including 11,360 acres of designated 
wilderness and was established in 1935 as ``* * * a refuge and breeding 
ground for migratory birds and other wildlife'' (Executive Order 7148, 
dated August 29, 1935). The Wetland Management District was established 
in 1968 and consists of Waterfowl Production Areas and wetland and 
grassland easements. The purpose of these acquired Waterfowl Production 
Areas and easements is to function as ``waterfowl production areas 
subject to * * * all of the provisions of the Migratory Bird 
Conservation Stamp Act * * * except the inviolate sanctuary 
provisions'' (16 U.S.C. 718). Lamesteer NWR, established in 1942 as an 
easement refuge, was described as ``800 acres in Wibaux County, 
Montana, * * * as refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and 
other wildlife'' (Executive Order 9166, dated May 19, 1942).
    The Medicine Lake NWR Complex is home to more than 270 species of 
birds, 38 species of mammals, and 17 species of reptiles and 
amphibians. Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System, including 
the Medicine Lake NWR Complex, has specific purposes for which it was 
established and for which legislation was enacted. Those purposes are 
used to develop and prioritize management goals and objectives within 
the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to guide which public 
uses will occur on these refuges. The planning process is a way for the 
Service and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for 
the best possible conservation efforts of this important wildlife 
habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation 
opportunities that are compatible with the refuges' establishing 
purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
    The Service will conduct a comprehensive conservation planning 
process that will provide opportunity for Tribal, State, and local 
governments; agencies; organizations; and the public to participate in 
issue scoping and public comment. The Service is requesting input for 
issues, concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the future management of 
the Medicine Lake NWR Complex. Anyone interested in providing input is 
invited to respond to the following three questions.
    (1) What do you value most about the Medicine Lake NWR Complex?
    (2) What problems or issues do you want to see addressed in the 
CCP?
    (3) What changes, if any, would you like to see in the management 
of the Medicine Lake NWR Complex?
    The Service has provided the above questions for your optional use; 
you are not required to provide information to the Service. The 
planning team developed these questions to facilitate finding out more 
information about individual issues and ideas concerning these three 
units of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Comments received by the 
planning team will be used as part of the planning process; individual 
comments will not be referenced in our reports or responded to 
directly.
    An opportunity will be given to the public to provide input at the 
open house to scope issues and concerns (schedules can be obtained from 
the planning team leader at the above address). Comments may also be 
submitted anytime during the planning process by writing to the above 
address. All information provided voluntarily by mail, phone, or at 
public meetings becomes part of the official public record (i.e., 
names, addresses, letters of comment, input recorded during meetings). 
If requested under the Freedom of Information Act by a private citizen 
or organization, the Service may provide informational copies.
    The environmental review of this project will be conducted in 
accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy 
Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA 
Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws 
and regulations; and Service policies and procedures for compliance 
with those regulations. All comments received from individuals on 
Service Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements 
become part of the official public record. Requests for such comments 
will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, NEPA 
(40 CFR 1506.6(f)), and other Departmental and Service policies and 
procedures. When requested, the Service generally will provide comment 
letters with the names and addresses of the individuals who wrote the 
comments. However, the telephone number of the commenting individual 
will not be provided in response to such requests to the extent 
permissible by law.

    Dated: November 17, 2006.
James J. Slack,
Deputy Regional Director, Region 6, Denver, Colorado.
 [FR Doc. E7-72 Filed 1-8-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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