Notice of Availability for the Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, and Copalis National Wildlife Refuges, Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor Counties, WA, 45443-45444 [E7-15883]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 14, 2007 / Notices RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: extracts of participant data to confirm the status of active loans. (6) HUD Business Partners (Public Housing Authorities and Community Development Corporations serving as Performance-Based Contract Administrators (PBCAs)) will use the information to manage their assigned Section 8 contracts. STORAGE: The REMS/iREMS database is termed the Housing Enterprise Real Estate Management System (HEREMS) database. There are three HEREMS database servers: The main production DB server in Charleston WVA, a hotbackup copy which is updated several seconds behind the Charleston server, and a nightly created copy of the HEREMS DB from which standardized reports (created with Actuate) and Ad hoc reports (via MS Access) are retrieved. These files are stored on disk and backups are stored on tape. 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E7–15841 Filed 8–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45443 Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability for the Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, and Copalis National Wildlife Refuges, Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor Counties, WA Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has completed a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, and Copalis National Wildlife Refuges (Washington Islands Refuges, or Refuges). The CCP was developed to provide a foundation for the management and use of the Washington Islands Refuges. The Service is furnishing this notice to advise other agencies and the public of the availability of the CCP and FONSI, and the decision to implement Alternative B as described in the CCP. The Service’s Regional Director for the Pacific Region selected Alternative B for managing the Refuges for the next 15 years. The Washington Islands Refuges are located off the Pacific Coast of Washington. The CCP and FONSI are now available. Implementation of the CCP may begin immediately. ADDRESSES: Printed copies of the CCP and FONSI are available for viewing at Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters, 33 S. Barr Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, and may be obtained by visiting or writing to the Refuge Complex. These documents are also available for viewing and downloading on the Internet at https://pacific.fws.gov/ planning. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Ryan, Project Leader, Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, phone (360) 457–8451. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Washington Islands Refuges are part of the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (Refuge Administration Act), as amended, requires all units of the National Wildlife Refuge System to be managed in accordance with an approved CCP. A CCP provides management direction, and identifies refuge goals, objectives, E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 45444 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 14, 2007 / Notices and strategies for achieving refuge purposes. We prepared the CCP and FONSI for the Washington Islands Refuges pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370d), as amended, and its implementing regulations, the Refuge Administration Act, and Service policies. The Washington Islands Refuges are located in Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor Counties, Washington. Planning for the Refuges was conducted together because many of the same physical characteristics, management issues, and conservation opportunities occur on, or are relevant to the management of each of the Refuges. During the CCP planning process for the Refuges many elements were considered, including wildlife management and habitat protection, offrefuge wildlife-dependent recreational and educational opportunities, and coordination with tribal, State, and Federal agencies and other interested groups. The Draft CCP and associated Environmental Assessment identified and evaluated two alternatives for managing the Refuges. The Draft CCP was available for a 30-day public review and comment period, which occurred May 31 through June 30, 2005 (May 31, 2005, 70 FR 30967). The Service received 24 comment letters on the Draft CCP, which were incorporated into, or otherwise responded to in the final CCP. No substantive changes where required to address public comments. By implementing the CCP, the Service will minimize disturbance to wildlife, reduce contaminants, enhance oil spill response preparedness, initiate and participate in cooperative monitoring and research, and enhance the Refuges’ public education program. Wildlife disturbances will be minimized by enforcing access restrictions to Refuge islands, educating boaters and pilots about wildlife disturbances, promoting a voluntary 200-yard boat-free zone, pursuing tideland leases with the State, and enforcing wildlife disturbance regulations. Working with partners to reduce impacts from oil spills and remove derelict fishing gear and other wildlife hazards is a high priority for the Refuges. Long-term wildlife monitoring efforts will continue, and Refuge staff will assist with developing a monitoring manual for seabirds. The Service will develop partnerships to pursue joint research projects and develop and staff an off-refuge interpretive center. The proposal in the CCP for eradication of European rabbits on Destruction Island will be addressed in a separate planning effort with full public involvement. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:35 Aug 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 Dated: June 14, 2007. Renne R. Lohoefener, Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. E7–15883 Filed 8–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Sequim, WA Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intend to prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment (CCP/EA) for the Protection Island and San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges). The Refuges are located in Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties, Washington. The San Juan Islands Refuge includes the San Juan Islands Wilderness Area. We are furnishing this notice to advise other agencies and the public of our intentions, and to obtain public comments, suggestions, and information on the scope of issues to be considered during the CCP and National Environmental Policy Act planning process. Written comments on the scope of the CCP received by October 15, 2007, will be considered during development of the Draft CCP/EA. ADDRESSES: Address comments, questions, and requests for information to: Kevin Ryan, Project Leader, Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 33 South Barr Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Comments may be faxed to the Refuge at (360) 452– 5086, or e-mailed to FW1PlanningComments@fws.gov. Include Protection Island and San Juan Islands Refuges CCP in the subject line of your message. Additional information about the CCP planning process is available on the Internet at: https:// www.fws.gov/pacific/planning. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Ryan, Project Leader, Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, phone (360) 457–8451. 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), requires all lands within DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the National Wildlife Refuge System to be managed in accordance with an approved CCP. A CCP guides refuge management decisions, and identifies long-range goals, objectives, and strategies for achieving the purposes for which the refuge was established. During the CCP planning process many elements will be considered, including wildlife and habitat protection and management, public use opportunities, and cultural resource protection. Public input during the planning process is essential. The CCP for the Protection Island and San Juan Islands Refuges will describe desired conditions for the Refuges and the long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for achieving those conditions. As part of the planning process, the Service will prepare an environmental assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.) Background The Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge Act was enacted in 1982 (Pub L. 97–333), authorizing creation of the 316-acre Refuge located near the mouth of Discovery Bay on the southeast side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The purposes of the Protection Island Refuge are to provide habitat for a broad diversity of bird species, with particular emphasis on protecting the nesting habitat of the bald eagle, tufted puffin, rhinoceros auklet, pigeon guillemot, and pelagic cormorant; protecting harbor seals’ hauling-out areas; and providing for scientific research and wildlife-oriented public education and interpretation. Refuge habitats include grass and shrublands, a small woodland area, shoreline, spits, and sandy bluffs. Most of the breeding seabird population of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca nests on Protection Island. The island is a major resting and breeding site for harbor seals, and also supports a small number of breeding elephant seals. Additional information concerning Protection Island NWR is available at: https:// www.fws.gov/pacific/refuges/field/ wa_protectionis.htm. Located in the northwest corner of Washington State between southern Canada and the United States mainland, the San Juan Islands Refuge has a long establishment history. Executive Order 1959 established the Smith Island Reservation in 1914, as a preserve, breeding ground, and winter sanctuary for native birds. Subsequent executive orders and public land orders through 1983 culminated in the current configuration of the Refuge, which totals E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45443-45444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15883]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Availability for the Comprehensive Conservation Plan 
and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Flattery Rocks, Quillayute 
Needles, and Copalis National Wildlife Refuges, Clallam, Jefferson, and 
Grays Harbor Counties, WA

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has completed a 
Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) for the Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, and Copalis 
National Wildlife Refuges (Washington Islands Refuges, or Refuges). The 
CCP was developed to provide a foundation for the management and use of 
the Washington Islands Refuges. The Service is furnishing this notice 
to advise other agencies and the public of the availability of the CCP 
and FONSI, and the decision to implement Alternative B as described in 
the CCP. The Service's Regional Director for the Pacific Region 
selected Alternative B for managing the Refuges for the next 15 years. 
The Washington Islands Refuges are located off the Pacific Coast of 
Washington.

DATES: The CCP and FONSI are now available. Implementation of the CCP 
may begin immediately.

ADDRESSES: Printed copies of the CCP and FONSI are available for 
viewing at Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex 
Headquarters, 33 S. Barr Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, and may be 
obtained by visiting or writing to the Refuge Complex. These documents 
are also available for viewing and downloading on the Internet at 
https://pacific.fws.gov/planning.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Ryan, Project Leader, Washington 
Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, phone (360) 457-8451.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Washington Islands Refuges are part of 
the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the Service. The 
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (Refuge 
Administration Act), as amended, requires all units of the National 
Wildlife Refuge System to be managed in accordance with an approved 
CCP. A CCP provides management direction, and identifies refuge goals, 
objectives,

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and strategies for achieving refuge purposes. We prepared the CCP and 
FONSI for the Washington Islands Refuges pursuant to the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370d), as 
amended, and its implementing regulations, the Refuge Administration 
Act, and Service policies.
    The Washington Islands Refuges are located in Clallam, Jefferson, 
and Grays Harbor Counties, Washington. Planning for the Refuges was 
conducted together because many of the same physical characteristics, 
management issues, and conservation opportunities occur on, or are 
relevant to the management of each of the Refuges.
    During the CCP planning process for the Refuges many elements were 
considered, including wildlife management and habitat protection, off-
refuge wildlife-dependent recreational and educational opportunities, 
and coordination with tribal, State, and Federal agencies and other 
interested groups. The Draft CCP and associated Environmental 
Assessment identified and evaluated two alternatives for managing the 
Refuges. The Draft CCP was available for a 30-day public review and 
comment period, which occurred May 31 through June 30, 2005 (May 31, 
2005, 70 FR 30967). The Service received 24 comment letters on the 
Draft CCP, which were incorporated into, or otherwise responded to in 
the final CCP. No substantive changes where required to address public 
comments.
    By implementing the CCP, the Service will minimize disturbance to 
wildlife, reduce contaminants, enhance oil spill response preparedness, 
initiate and participate in cooperative monitoring and research, and 
enhance the Refuges' public education program.
    Wildlife disturbances will be minimized by enforcing access 
restrictions to Refuge islands, educating boaters and pilots about 
wildlife disturbances, promoting a voluntary 200-yard boat-free zone, 
pursuing tideland leases with the State, and enforcing wildlife 
disturbance regulations. Working with partners to reduce impacts from 
oil spills and remove derelict fishing gear and other wildlife hazards 
is a high priority for the Refuges. Long-term wildlife monitoring 
efforts will continue, and Refuge staff will assist with developing a 
monitoring manual for seabirds. The Service will develop partnerships 
to pursue joint research projects and develop and staff an off-refuge 
interpretive center. The proposal in the CCP for eradication of 
European rabbits on Destruction Island will be addressed in a separate 
planning effort with full public involvement.

    Dated: June 14, 2007.
Renne R. Lohoefener,
Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
 [FR Doc. E7-15883 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am]
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