Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Mingo, Pilot Knob, and Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) Wayne, Stoddard, Iron, Lawrence, and Newton Counties, MO, 30818-30819 [E7-10676]

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(See 43 CFR 2.71) RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information in the Pass System comes primarily from persons or parties purchasing or receiving Pass(es) or registering to receive additional information. Individuals provide information using electronic forms or over the telephone if using a telephone call-in center. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E7–10726 Filed 6–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–70–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Mingo, Pilot Knob, and Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) Wayne, Stoddard, Iron, Lawrence, and Newton Counties, MO AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 106 / Monday, June 4, 2007 / Notices ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces that the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) is available for Mingo, Pilot Knob, and Ozark Cavefish NWRs, Missouri. The CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Goals and objectives in the CCP describe how the agency intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. Copies of the Final CCP are available on compact disk or hard copy. You may obtain a copy by writing to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Conservation Planning, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, Minnesota 55111 or you may access and download a copy via the planning Web site at https:// www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/mingo. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Burchett, (573) 222–3589. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 1944 under authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the 21,592-acre Mingo NWR serves as a resting and wintering area for migratory waterfowl. A shallow basin, the Refuge lies in an abandoned channel of the Mississippi River bordered on the west by the Ozark Plateau and on the east by Crowley’s Ridge. The Refuge contains approximately 15,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, 5,000 acres of marsh and water, 1,100 acres of cropland and moist soil units, and nearly 500 acres of grassy openings. During fall and spring migration, the Refuge wetlands support thousands of waterfowl. The 90-acre Pilot Knob NWR was established in 1987. It is located atop Pilot Knob Mountain and contains abandoned iron mine shafts excavated in the mid-1800s that have since become critical habitat for the Federally endangered Indiana bat. Ozark Cavefish NWR was established in 1991. The 41.8-acre Refuge is located in southwest Missouri and includes the outlet of an underground stream that contains a population of the Federally endangered Ozark cavefish. 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 in developing a CCP is to provide refuge rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:34 Jun 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 for conserving wildlife and their habitats, the CCP identifies wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update these CCPs at least every 15 years in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370d). Management of the refuges for the next 15 years will focus on: (1) Improving the long-term sustainability of the bottomland forest; (2) increasing opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation and a number of other recreational activities; and (3) strengthening and expanding partnerships with government agencies, organizations, and communities. Dated: August 11, 2006. Robyn Thorson, Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. [FR Doc. E7–10676 Filed 6–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of postdelisting monitoring plan; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the Draft Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan (PDM Plan) for the Western Great Lakes (WGL) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus). Under the Draft PDM Plan, we would monitor the status of the gray wolves in the WGL DPS over a 5-year period. Our monitoring would include population estimates, health PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30819 data from individual wolves, and review of changes in State and tribal management and legal protections that might impact the WGL DPS’s status. During the PDM period, we and the Eastern Timber Wolf Recovery Team would annually conduct a review of the monitoring data and monitoring program. We solicit review and comment on this Draft Monitoring Plan from local, tribal, State, and Federal agencies and the public. DATES: We must receive any written comments on or before July 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: To request a copy of the 11page PDM Plan, write to our Midwest Regional Office: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111–4056, or call 612–713–5350. Copies also may be requested by fax at 612–713–5292 or by sending a request to graywolfPDM@fws.gov. Specify whether you want to receive a hard copy by U.S. mail or an electronic copy by e-mail or fax. The PDM Plan may also be downloaded from our Web site at https://www.fws.gov/midwest/wolf/. Send your comments by any of the following methods. You may also drop off comments in person. See ‘‘Viewing Documents’’ and ‘‘Public Comments Solicited’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for important information. • E-mail: graywolfPDM@fws.gov. Include ‘‘Wolf PDM Plan Comments’’ in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 612–713–5292. Include ‘‘Wolf PDM Plan Comments’’ in the subject line. • U.S. Mail: Wolf PDM Plan Comments, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111–4056. • In-Person Drop-off: Room 646 at the above address during regular business hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct all questions or requests for additional information to Ron Refsnider, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111–4056 or 612–713–5350. Additional information is also available on our World Wide Web site at https:// www.fws.gov/midwest/wolf/. Individuals who are hearing-impaired or speech-impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8337 for TTY assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background We published our decision to remove the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the gray wolf from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife and Plants on E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 106 (Monday, June 4, 2007)]
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[Pages 30818-30819]
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[FR Doc No: E7-10676]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Mingo, Pilot Knob, and 
Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) Wayne, Stoddard, Iron, 
Lawrence, and Newton Counties, MO

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

[[Page 30819]]


ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces that the Final 
Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) is available for Mingo, Pilot 
Knob, and Ozark Cavefish NWRs, Missouri.
    The CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge 
System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife 
Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969. Goals and objectives in the CCP describe how the 
agency intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final CCP are available on compact disk or 
hard copy. You may obtain a copy by writing to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Division of Conservation Planning, Bishop Henry Whipple 
Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, Minnesota 55111 or 
you may access and download a copy via the planning Web site at https://
www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/mingo.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Burchett, (573) 222-3589.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 1944 under authority of the 
Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the 21,592-acre Mingo NWR serves as a 
resting and wintering area for migratory waterfowl. A shallow basin, 
the Refuge lies in an abandoned channel of the Mississippi River 
bordered on the west by the Ozark Plateau and on the east by Crowley's 
Ridge. The Refuge contains approximately 15,000 acres of bottomland 
hardwood forest, 5,000 acres of marsh and water, 1,100 acres of 
cropland and moist soil units, and nearly 500 acres of grassy openings. 
During fall and spring migration, the Refuge wetlands support thousands 
of waterfowl.
    The 90-acre Pilot Knob NWR was established in 1987. It is located 
atop Pilot Knob Mountain and contains abandoned iron mine shafts 
excavated in the mid-1800s that have since become critical habitat for 
the Federally endangered Indiana bat.
    Ozark Cavefish NWR was established in 1991. The 41.8-acre Refuge is 
located in southwest Missouri and includes the outlet of an underground 
stream that contains a population of the Federally endangered Ozark 
cavefish.
    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 in 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 for conserving 
wildlife and their habitats, the CCP identifies wildlife-dependent 
recreational opportunities available to the public, including 
opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and 
photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will 
review and update these CCPs at least every 15 years in accordance with 
the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as 
amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, 
and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-
4370d).
    Management of the refuges for the next 15 years will focus on: (1) 
Improving the long-term sustainability of the bottomland forest; (2) 
increasing opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation and a number 
of other recreational activities; and (3) strengthening and expanding 
partnerships with government agencies, organizations, and communities.

    Dated: August 11, 2006.
Robyn Thorson,
Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fort Snelling, 
Minnesota.
 [FR Doc. E7-10676 Filed 6-1-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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