Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, 4021-4022 [E7-1323]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 18 / Monday, January 29, 2007 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES into this planning process is very important. The CCP will provide other agencies and the public with a clear understanding of the desired conditions for the Complex and how the Service will implement management strategies. Comments received will be used to help develop goals and objectives, as well as identify key issues evaluated in the NEPA document. All comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and may be made available to the public. Opportunities for public participation will occur throughout the process. The Service will send Planning Updates to people who are interested in the CCP process. These mailings will provide information on how to participate in the CCP process. Interested federal, state, and local agencies, organizations, and individuals are invited to provide input. The Service expects to complete the CCP in 2008. Background The nearly 4,000 acre Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Humboldt County, consists of several different units within and adjacent to Humboldt Bay and associated watersheds. Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge is an island of nearly 14 acres in size located approximately eighty miles north of Humboldt Bay and approximately one half mile offshore from Crescent City, California. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1971 pursuant to the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715d), the Refuge Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460k– 460 K.4) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742f [a][4]). Lands within the Refuge have been set aside for use as an inviolate sanctuary, and other management purposes, for migratory birds, for incidental fish and wildlife-oriented recreational development, for the protection of natural resources, for the conservation of endangered species or threatened species and for the development, advancement, management, conservation, and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The Lanphere Dunes unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge was added to the Refuge Boundary in 1997 for the purpose of conserving fish or wildlife which are listed as endangered species or threatened species, and plants 16 U.S.C. 1534 (Endangered Species Act of 1973). Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1981 for the purpose of conserving fish or wildlife which are listed as endangered species or VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:04 Jan 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 threatened species, and plants 16 U.S.C. 1534 (Endangered Species Act of 1973). The Service anticipates a draft CCP and EA to be available for public review and comment in 2007. Dated: January 23, 2007. Ken McDermond, Acting Manager, CA/NV Operations, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. E7–1327 Filed 1–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to gather information necessary to prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and an associated environmental assessment for the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The Service is providing this notice to advise other agencies, Tribal Governments, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of the issues and alternatives to include in the CCP and environmental assessment. DATES: We must receive comments on or before March 15, 2007. Public scoping meetings will be held as follows: (1) Tuesday, February 6, 2007—6 to 8:30 p.m., Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 2500 Almond Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601. (2) Wednesday, February 7, 2007—6 to 8:30 p.m., Chiloquin Community Center, 140 1st Ave, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624. ADDRESSES: Send written comments or requests to be added to the mailing list to the following address: Mark Pelz, Refuge Planner, CA/NV Refuge Planning Office, 2800 Cottage Way, W–1832, Sacramento, CA 95825–1846. Written comments may also be faxed to (916) 414–6497, or sent by electronic mail to fw8plancomments@fws.gov. Additional information is also available at https:// www.fws.gov/cno/refuges/ planning.html. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4021 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Pelz, Refuge Planner, at (916) 414– 6504 or Carol Damberg, Refuge Manager, at (541) 783–3380. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee et seq.), requires the Service to develop a CCP for each National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose for developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife, plants and their habitats, the CCP will identify compatible wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public. The recreational opportunities that will receive priority consideration are hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. Klamath Marsh Refuge was established in 1958 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715d). The acquisition boundary approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission included 24,418 acres. Between 1958 and 1980, the Service acquired 16,932 acres. In 1988, the Service expanded the acquisition boundary by 28,584 under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742f(b)(1)) and the Emergency Wetland Resources Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 3901(b)). Since this expansion, the Service has acquired 24,508 additional acres. Klamath Marsh Refuge protects a large natural marsh which provides important nesting, feeding, and resting habitat for waterfowl. The surrounding meadowlands are attractive nesting and feeding areas for sandhill crane, yellow rail, and various shorebirds and raptors. The adjacent pine forests also support diverse wildlife including great gray owl and Rocky Mountain elk. Currently, visitor services are limited to wildlife observation and interpretation along established roads, canoeing during the summer in Wocus Bay, and waterfowl hunting in the southern half of the Refuge during the fall. Comments and concerns received during this scoping process will be used to help identify key issues, develop goals, establish habitat management and public use strategies, and draft E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 4022 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 18 / Monday, January 29, 2007 / Notices management alternatives. Additional opportunities for public participation will occur throughout the planning process, and details about these opportunities will be provided in special mailings, newspaper articles, and other announcements. Involvement and input from interested Federal, State, and local agencies, Tribal governments, organizations, and individuals is encouraged. We expect to have the draft CCP/EA completed and made available for public review in the spring of 2008 and the CCP process completed in late 2008. Dated: January 23, 2007. John Engbring, Acting Manager, CA/NV Operations, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. E7–1323 Filed 1–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Announcement; Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request United States Geological Survey. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an Information Collection (1028–0051). jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements for respondents to submit proposals to support research in earthquake hazard assessments and earthquake occurrence under the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, Pub. L. 95–124, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq., that established the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this requirement. DATES: Submit written comments by February 28, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior via OMB e-mail: (OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov); or by fax (202) 395–6566; identify with (1028– 0051). Submit a copy of your comments VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:04 Jan 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 to the United States Geological Survey, via: • E-mail USGS at gd-erpcoordinator@usgs.gov. Use Information Collection Number 1028–0051, in the subject line. • Fax: 703–648–6717. Identify with Information Collection Number 1028– 0051 • Mail or hand-carry comments to the United States Geological Survey; Earthquake Hazards Program; MS905 National Center; Reston, Virginia 20192. Please reference ‘‘Information Collection 1028–0051’’ in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Lemersal, National Earthquake Hazards Program (703) 648–6716. You may also contact Ms. Lemersal to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the ICR, the announcement for grant applications, and the public law that established the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 1, 2006, a Federal Register notice was published (Volume 71, Number 211, pages 64290–64291) providing the public 60 days to comment on this information collection. No responses were received. The public now has a second chance to comment on this information collection. Specific public comments are requested as to: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the bureau, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of the bureau’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology. Title: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Announcement. OMB Control Number: 1028–0051. Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in earthquake hazard assessments and earthquake occurrence. This information will be used as the basis for selection and award of projects meeting the program objectives. Final reports of research findings are required for each funded proposal. Bureau form number: None. Frequency: Annual proposals, final reports. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Description of respondents and grant recipients: Educational institutions and profit and non-profit organizations. Annual applicants: 250. Annual grants awarded: 120 Annual Burden hours for applicants and final reports for grantees: 12,300 hours. Bureau clearance officer: Fred Travnicek, 703–648–7231. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Lemersal, U.S. Geological Survey, MS905 National Center, Reston, Virginia 20192 (703) 648–6716. Dated: January 23, 2007. P. Patrick Leahy, Associate Director for Geology, U.S. Geological Survey. [FR Doc. 07–355 Filed 1–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–47–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1028–0060). AGENCY: SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements for ‘‘Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement, USGS Form 9–4000–A.’’ This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this ICR. DATES: Submit written comments by February 28, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior via OMB e-mail: (OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov); or by fax (202) 395–6566; identify with (1028– 0060). Submit a copy of your comments to the Department of the Interior, USGS, via: • E-mail atravnic@usgs.gov. Use Information Collection Number 1028– 0060 in the subject line. • FAX: (703) 648–7069. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 18 (Monday, January 29, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4021-4022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1323]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and 
Environmental Assessment for the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service (Service) intends to gather information necessary to prepare a 
Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and an associated environmental 
assessment for the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge pursuant to 
the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as 
amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. 
The Service is providing this notice to advise other agencies, Tribal 
Governments, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain 
suggestions and information on the scope of the issues and alternatives 
to include in the CCP and environmental assessment.

DATES: We must receive comments on or before March 15, 2007.
    Public scoping meetings will be held as follows:
(1) Tuesday, February 6, 2007--6 to 8:30 p.m., Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 
2500 Almond Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601.
(2) Wednesday, February 7, 2007--6 to 8:30 p.m., Chiloquin Community 
Center, 140 1st Ave, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments or requests to be added to the mailing 
list to the following address: Mark Pelz, Refuge Planner, CA/NV Refuge 
Planning Office, 2800 Cottage Way, W-1832, Sacramento, CA 95825-1846. 
Written comments may also be faxed to (916) 414-6497, or sent by 
electronic mail to fw8plancomments@fws.gov. Additional information is 
also available at https://www.fws.gov/cno/refuges/planning.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Pelz, Refuge Planner, at (916) 
414-6504 or Carol Damberg, Refuge Manager, at (541) 783-3380.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System 
Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge 
System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee et seq.), 
requires the Service to develop a CCP for each National Wildlife 
Refuge. The purpose for developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers 
with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing 
toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent 
with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, 
legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad 
management direction on conserving wildlife, plants and their habitats, 
the CCP will identify compatible wildlife-dependent recreational 
opportunities available to the public. The recreational opportunities 
that will receive priority consideration are hunting, fishing, wildlife 
observation and photography, and environmental education and 
interpretation.
    Klamath Marsh Refuge was established in 1958 under the authority of 
the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715d). The acquisition 
boundary approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission 
included 24,418 acres. Between 1958 and 1980, the Service acquired 
16,932 acres. In 1988, the Service expanded the acquisition boundary by 
28,584 under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 
U.S.C. 742f(b)(1)) and the Emergency Wetland Resources Act of 1986 (16 
U.S.C. 3901(b)). Since this expansion, the Service has acquired 24,508 
additional acres.
    Klamath Marsh Refuge protects a large natural marsh which provides 
important nesting, feeding, and resting habitat for waterfowl. The 
surrounding meadowlands are attractive nesting and feeding areas for 
sandhill crane, yellow rail, and various shorebirds and raptors. The 
adjacent pine forests also support diverse wildlife including great 
gray owl and Rocky Mountain elk. Currently, visitor services are 
limited to wildlife observation and interpretation along established 
roads, canoeing during the summer in Wocus Bay, and waterfowl hunting 
in the southern half of the Refuge during the fall.
    Comments and concerns received during this scoping process will be 
used to help identify key issues, develop goals, establish habitat 
management and public use strategies, and draft

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management alternatives. Additional opportunities for public 
participation will occur throughout the planning process, and details 
about these opportunities will be provided in special mailings, 
newspaper articles, and other announcements. Involvement and input from 
interested Federal, State, and local agencies, Tribal governments, 
organizations, and individuals is encouraged. We expect to have the 
draft CCP/EA completed and made available for public review in the 
spring of 2008 and the CCP process completed in late 2008.

    Dated: January 23, 2007.
John Engbring,
Acting Manager, CA/NV Operations, Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. E7-1323 Filed 1-26-07; 8:45 am]
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