Notice of Availability of the Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (Hybognathus amarus), 2301-2302 [E7-610]

Download as PDF 2301 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 11 / Thursday, January 18, 2007 / Notices Number of respondents Annual responses 590 1 Reporting Burden .............................................................................. Total Estimated Burden Hours: 520. Status: New Collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: January 12, 2007. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–649 Filed 1–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5117–N–08] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Family Report, MTW Family Report Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Tenant data is collected to understand demographic, family profile, income, and housing information for participants in the Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Project Based Certificated, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation, and Moving to Work Demonstration Programs. This data also allows HUD to monitor the performance of programs and the performance of public housing agencies that administer the programs. DATES: Comments Due Date: February 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2577–0083) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD’s Web site at https:// hlannwp031.hud.gov/po/i/icbts/ collectionsearch.cfm. This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 4,145 1049 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: January 12, 2007. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–650 Filed 1–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:52 Jan 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 Notice of Availability of the Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (Hybognathus amarus) Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Burden hours 520 proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Family Report, MTW Family Report. OMB Approval Number: 2577–0083. Form Numbers: HUD–50058; HUD– 50058MTW. Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: Tenant data is collected to understand demographic, family profile, income, and housing information for participants in the Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Project Based Certificated, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation, and Moving to Work Demonstration Programs. This data also allows HUD to monitor the performance of programs and the performance of public housing agencies that administer the programs. Frequency of Submission: Quarterly, Monthly, Annually. Annual responses Reporting Burden .............................................................................. = 0.88 Number of respondents Total Estimated Burden Hours: 2,325,589. Status: Extension of a currently approved collection. Hours per response x Hours per response x 0.534 = Burden hours 2,325,589 availability for public review of the draft revised Recovery Plan for the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (Hybognathus amarus). The Rio Grande silvery minnow currently inhabits the Rio Grande in New Mexico. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on this draft revised Recovery Plan. The comment period for this draft revised Recovery Plan (Recovery Plan) closes April 18, 2007. Comments on the Recovery Plan must be received DATES: E:\FR\FM\18JAN1.SGM 18JAN1 2302 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 11 / Thursday, January 18, 2007 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES by the closing date to ensure consideration. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the Recovery Plan can obtain a paper or CD copy from the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Coordinator, Southwest Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; telephone 505/248– 6920, facsimile 505/248–6788, e-mail: Jennifer_Parody@fws.gov. The Recovery Plan may also be obtained from the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/ endangered by selecting ‘‘Species Search’’ from the left-side menu bar and entering the species’’ name in the ‘‘Search Species’’ text box. If you wish to comment on the Recovery Plan, you may submit your comments and materials to the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Coordinator. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Parody, Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Coordinator, at the Albuquerque address above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Restoring an endangered or threatened animal or plant to the point where it is again a secure, selfsustaining member of its ecosystem is a primary goal of the Service’s endangered species program. To help guide the recovery effort, the Service is working to prepare recovery plans for most of the listed species native to the United States. Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for conservation of species, establish criteria for downlisting or delisting them, and estimate time and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S. C. 1531 et seq.) requires the development of recovery plans for listed species unless such a Plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act, as amended in 1988, requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment be provided during recovery plan development. The Service will consider all information presented during a public comment period prior to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. The Service and other Federal agencies will also take these comments into account in the course of implementing recovery plans. The document submitted for review is the Recovery Plan for the Rio Grande silvery minnow. Currently, the Rio Grande silvery minnow is believed to occur in a 280 km (174 mi) reach of the Rio Grande in New Mexico, from VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:52 Jan 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 Cochiti Dam to the headwaters of Elephant Butte Reservoir. Its current habitat is limited to about 7 percent of its former range. The species was listed as federally endangered in 1994 (July 20, 1994, 59 FR 36988). Critical habitat was designated in 2003 (68 FR 8088). Throughout much of its historic range, the decline of the Rio Grande silvery minnow may be attributed in part to destruction and modification of its habitat due to dewatering and diversion of water, water impoundment, and modification of the river (channelization). Competition and predation by introduced non-native species, water quality degradation, and other factors may also have contributed to its decline. The Recovery Plan includes scientific information about the species and provides criteria and actions needed to downlist and delist (recover) the species. Downlisting for the Rio Grande silvery minnow may be considered when three populations (including at least two that are self-sustaining) have been established within the historical range of the species and have been maintained for at least five years. Delisting of the species may be considered when three self-sustaining populations have been established within the historical range of the species and have been maintained for at least ten years. Recovery actions designed to achieve these criteria include: (1) Develop a thorough knowledge of the Rio Grande silvery minnow’s life history, ecology, and behavior, and the current status of its habitat; (2) restore, protect, and alter habitats as necessary to alleviate threats to the Rio Grande silvery minnow; (3) ensure the survival of the Rio Grande silvery minnow in its current habitat and reestablish the species in suitable habitats within its historical range; (4) implement and maintain an adaptive management program so that appropriate research and management activities are implemented in a timely manner to achieve recovery of the Rio Grande silvery minnow; and (5) design and implement a public awareness and education program. The original Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Recovery Plan was finalized in 1999. The draft revised Recovery Plan differs from the original plan by including: (1) A Tribal Perspectives document prepared by representatives of six Rio Grande Pueblos; (2) updated objective and measurable criteria for downlisting and delisting; and, (3) identification of how the plan’s recovery criteria and recovery actions address the five listing factors and specific threats to the species. PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Recovery Plan is being submitted for review to all interested parties. Peer review will be conducted concurrent with public review. A peer review plan is posted on the Service’s Southwest Region Web site, at: https://www.fws.gov/ southwest/science/peerreview.html. After consideration of comments received during the public and peer review period, the Recovery Plan will be submitted for final approval. Public Comments Solicited The Service solicits written comments on the Recovery Plan described. All comments received by the date specified above will be considered prior to approval of the final Recovery Plan. Authority The authority for this action is Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: November 9, 2006. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region 2. [FR Doc. E7–610 Filed 1–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO–320–1990–PB–24 1A] Submission to Office of Management and Budget—Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004–0194 Bureau of Land Management, Interor. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted a request for an extension of an approved information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. DATES: The OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. Submit your comments to OMB at the address below by February 20, 2007 to receive maximum consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the OMB, Interior Department Desk Office (1004–0194), at OMB–OIRA via e-mail OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov or via facsimile at (202) 395–6566. Also please send a copy of your comments to BLM via Internet and include your name, address, and ATTN: 1004–0194 in your Internet message to comments_washington@blm.gov or via mail to: U.S. Department of the Interior, E:\FR\FM\18JAN1.SGM 18JAN1

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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-610]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Availability of the Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the 
Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (Hybognathus amarus)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of document availability.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the 
availability for public review of the draft revised Recovery Plan for 
the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (Hybognathus amarus). The Rio Grande 
silvery minnow currently inhabits the Rio Grande in New Mexico. The 
Service solicits review and comment from the public on this draft 
revised Recovery Plan.

DATES: The comment period for this draft revised Recovery Plan 
(Recovery Plan) closes April 18, 2007. Comments on the Recovery Plan 
must be received

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by the closing date to ensure consideration.

ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the Recovery Plan can obtain a 
paper or CD copy from the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Coordinator, 
Southwest Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 
1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; telephone 505/248-6920, facsimile 
505/248-6788, e-mail: Jennifer--Parody@fws.gov. The Recovery Plan may 
also be obtained from the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/endangered by 
selecting ``Species Search'' from the left-side menu bar and entering 
the species'' name in the ``Search Species'' text box. If you wish to 
comment on the Recovery Plan, you may submit your comments and 
materials to the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Coordinator.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Parody, Rio Grande Silvery 
Minnow Coordinator, at the Albuquerque address above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Restoring an endangered or threatened animal or plant to the point 
where it is again a secure, self-sustaining member of its ecosystem is 
a primary goal of the Service's endangered species program. To help 
guide the recovery effort, the Service is working to prepare recovery 
plans for most of the listed species native to the United States. 
Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for conservation 
of species, establish criteria for downlisting or delisting them, and 
estimate time and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed.
    The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S. C. 
1531 et seq.) requires the development of recovery plans for listed 
species unless such a Plan would not promote the conservation of a 
particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act, as amended in 1988, 
requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and 
comment be provided during recovery plan development. The Service will 
consider all information presented during a public comment period prior 
to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. The Service and other 
Federal agencies will also take these comments into account in the 
course of implementing recovery plans.
    The document submitted for review is the Recovery Plan for the Rio 
Grande silvery minnow. Currently, the Rio Grande silvery minnow is 
believed to occur in a 280 km (174 mi) reach of the Rio Grande in New 
Mexico, from Cochiti Dam to the headwaters of Elephant Butte Reservoir. 
Its current habitat is limited to about 7 percent of its former range. 
The species was listed as federally endangered in 1994 (July 20, 1994, 
59 FR 36988). Critical habitat was designated in 2003 (68 FR 8088). 
Throughout much of its historic range, the decline of the Rio Grande 
silvery minnow may be attributed in part to destruction and 
modification of its habitat due to dewatering and diversion of water, 
water impoundment, and modification of the river (channelization). 
Competition and predation by introduced non-native species, water 
quality degradation, and other factors may also have contributed to its 
decline.
    The Recovery Plan includes scientific information about the species 
and provides criteria and actions needed to downlist and delist 
(recover) the species. Downlisting for the Rio Grande silvery minnow 
may be considered when three populations (including at least two that 
are self-sustaining) have been established within the historical range 
of the species and have been maintained for at least five years. 
Delisting of the species may be considered when three self-sustaining 
populations have been established within the historical range of the 
species and have been maintained for at least ten years. Recovery 
actions designed to achieve these criteria include: (1) Develop a 
thorough knowledge of the Rio Grande silvery minnow's life history, 
ecology, and behavior, and the current status of its habitat; (2) 
restore, protect, and alter habitats as necessary to alleviate threats 
to the Rio Grande silvery minnow; (3) ensure the survival of the Rio 
Grande silvery minnow in its current habitat and reestablish the 
species in suitable habitats within its historical range; (4) implement 
and maintain an adaptive management program so that appropriate 
research and management activities are implemented in a timely manner 
to achieve recovery of the Rio Grande silvery minnow; and (5) design 
and implement a public awareness and education program.
    The original Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Recovery Plan was finalized 
in 1999. The draft revised Recovery Plan differs from the original plan 
by including: (1) A Tribal Perspectives document prepared by 
representatives of six Rio Grande Pueblos; (2) updated objective and 
measurable criteria for downlisting and delisting; and, (3) 
identification of how the plan's recovery criteria and recovery actions 
address the five listing factors and specific threats to the species.
    The Recovery Plan is being submitted for review to all interested 
parties. Peer review will be conducted concurrent with public review. A 
peer review plan is posted on the Service's Southwest Region Web site, 
at: https://www.fws.gov/southwest/science/peerreview.html. After 
consideration of comments received during the public and peer review 
period, the Recovery Plan will be submitted for final approval.

Public Comments Solicited

    The Service solicits written comments on the Recovery Plan 
described. All comments received by the date specified above will be 
considered prior to approval of the final Recovery Plan.

Authority

    The authority for this action is Section 4(f) of the Endangered 
Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).

    Dated: November 9, 2006.
Christopher T. Jones,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2.
 [FR Doc. E7-610 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am]
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