Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; Notice of Meeting, 44850 [E7-15428]

Download as PDF 44850 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 153 / Thursday, August 9, 2007 / Notices Procedural. Working groups have been formed to examine the following issues: dredging and related issues, electronic navigation systems, AtoN knockdowns, impact of passing vessels on moored ships, boater education issues, facilitating deep draft movements, mooring infrastructure, and safe refuge during hurricanes. Not all working groups will provide a report at this session. Further, working group reports may not necessarily include discussions on all issues within the particular working group’s area of responsibility. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may make presentations, oral or written, at either meeting. Requests to make oral or written presentations should reach the Coast Guard five (5) working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. If you would like to have written materials distributed to each member of the committee in advance of the meeting, you should send your request along with nineteen (19) copies of the materials to the Coast Guard at least ten (10) working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. Information on Services for the Handicapped: For information on facilities or services for the handicapped or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact the Executive Secretary or Assistant to the Executive Secretary as soon as possible. The meeting will convene on September 20, 2007 at 9 a.m. at the Department of Environmental Management at 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI. 1. Approval of Minutes. 2. Chairman’s Report. 3. Executive Director’s Report. 4. Financial Budget. 5. Public Input. It is anticipated that about twenty-five people will be able to attend the session in addition to the Commission members. Interested persons may make oral or written presentations to the Commission or file written statements. Such requests should be made prior to the meeting to: Thomas Ross, Acting Executive Director, John H. Chafee, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, One Depot Square, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Tel.: (401) 762– 0250. Further information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Thomas E. Ross, Acting Executive Director of the Commission at the aforementioned address. Dated: July 25, 2007. Joel R. Whitehead, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–15513 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am] Fish and Wildlife Service BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, that a meeting of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2007. The Commission was established pursuant to Public Law 99–647. The purpose of the Commission is to assist federal, state and local authorities in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for those lands and waters within the Corridor. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Aug 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 Thomas E. Ross, Acting Executive Director, BRVNHCC. [FR Doc. E7–15428 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–RK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, Modoc County, CA Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is preparing a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) located in Modoc County of California. This notice advises the public that the Service intends to gather information necessary to prepare a CCP and EA pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The public and other agencies are encouraged to participate in the planning process by sending written comments on management actions that the Service should consider. The Service is also furnishing this notice in compliance with the Service CCP policy PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to include in the CCP and EA. Opportunities for public input will be announced throughout the CCP/EA planning and development process. DATES: To ensure that the Service has adequate time to evaluate and incorporate suggestions and other input into the planning process, comments should be received on or before September 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send written comments or requests to be added to the mailing list to the following address: Jackie Ferrier, Refuge Planner, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, 752 County Road 99W, Willows, CA 95988. Written comments may also be faxed to (530) 934–7814, or sent by electronic mail to jackie_ferrier@fws.gov. You may find additional information concerning the Refuge at the Internet site https:// www.fws.gov/modoc/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Ferrier, Refuge Planner, at (530) 934–2801 or Steve Clay, Refuge Manager, at (530) 233–3572. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, 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 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. The planning process will consider many other elements, including cultural resource protection, environmental effects, and administrative resources. Public input 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 Refuge 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 E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 153 (Thursday, August 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 44850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15428]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; 
Notice of Meeting

    Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 552b of Title 5, 
United States Code, that a meeting of the John H. Chafee Blackstone 
River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission will be held on 
Thursday, September 20, 2007.
    The Commission was established pursuant to Public Law 99-647. The 
purpose of the Commission is to assist federal, state and local 
authorities in the development and implementation of an integrated 
resource management plan for those lands and waters within the 
Corridor.
    The meeting will convene on September 20, 2007 at 9 a.m. at the 
Department of Environmental Management at 235 Promenade Street, 
Providence, RI.
    1. Approval of Minutes.
    2. Chairman's Report.
    3. Executive Director's Report.
    4. Financial Budget.
    5. Public Input.
    It is anticipated that about twenty-five people will be able to 
attend the session in addition to the Commission members.
    Interested persons may make oral or written presentations to the 
Commission or file written statements. Such requests should be made 
prior to the meeting to: Thomas Ross, Acting Executive Director, John 
H. Chafee, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor 
Commission, One Depot Square, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Tel.: (401) 762-
0250.
    Further information concerning this meeting may be obtained from 
Thomas E. Ross, Acting Executive Director of the Commission at the 
aforementioned address.

Thomas E. Ross,
Acting Executive Director, BRVNHCC.
 [FR Doc. E7-15428 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P
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