Recovery Plan for the Pacific Coast Population of the Western Snowy Plover, 54279-54280 [E7-18638]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 184 / Monday, September 24, 2007 / Notices State Park, while also excluding from the otherwise protected area Old Miller Place Subdivision, as well as portions of Gulf Trace Subdivision and the Town of Grayton Beach. Under the new map, 22 acres (13 fastland acres and 9 associated aquatic habitat acres) were removed from Unit FL–95P, and 1,582 acres (901 fastland acres and 681 associated aquatic habitat acres) of State park land were added to Unit FL–95P. The changes to the map also ensure that the boundary of Unit FL–96 more precisely follows geomorphic features. Four acres (3 fastland acres and 1 associated aquatic habitat acre) were removed from Unit FL–96, and 2 acres of associated aquatic habitat were added to Unit FL– 96. Revisions to the John H. 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Everett Wilson, Deputy Assistant Director, Fisheries and Habitat Conservation. [FR Doc. E7–18795 Filed 9–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Plan for the Pacific Coast Population of the Western Snowy Plover Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the recovery plan for the Pacific Coast population of the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus). The final plan includes recovery criteria and measures for the Pacific coast population of the western snowy plover. ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the plan by either of the following methods: Internet: Download a copy at https://endangered.fws.gov/recovery/ index.html#plans; or U.S. mail: Send a PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54279 request to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W– 2605, Sacramento, CA 95825. Printed copies of the recovery plan will be available for distribution in 4 to 6 weeks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Aubrey, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at the above Sacramento address (telephone, 916–414–6600). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Restoring endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program. To help guide the recovery effort, we are working to prepare recovery plans for most of the listed species native to the United States. Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for the conservation of the species, establish criteria for the recovery levels for downlisting or delisting them, and estimate time and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed. Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires us to provide public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment during recovery plan development. We made the draft recovery plan for the Pacific Coast population of western snowy plover was available for public comment from August 14, 2001, through December 12, 2001 (66 FR 42676). We provided an opportunity to resubmit comments due to the possibility that some comments submitted were not received due to a shutdown in the Department of the Interior’s internet access, including receipt of outside electronic mail. Resubmitted comments were accepted through February 15, 2002. We considered information we received during the public comment period in our preparation of this final recovery plan, and also summarized that information in an appendix of the recovery plan. We will forward substantive comments regarding recovery plan implementation to appropriate Federal or other entities so they can take these comments into account in the course of implementing recovery actions. The Pacific coast breeding population of the western snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) currently extends from Damon Point, Washington, to Bahia Magdalena, Baja California, Mexico. Snowy plovers (Pacific coast population) breed E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1 54280 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 184 / Monday, September 24, 2007 / Notices primarily above the high tide line on coastal beaches, sand spits, dune-backed beaches, sparsely vegetated dunes, beaches at creek and river mouths, and salt pans at lagoons and estuaries. Less common nesting habitats include bluffbacked beaches, dredged material disposal sites, salt pond levees, dry salt ponds, and river bars. The snowy plover winters mainly in coastal areas from southern Washington to Central America. In winter, snowy plovers are found on many of the beaches used for nesting as well as on beaches where they do not nest, in manmade salt ponds, and on estuarine sand and mud flats. Habitat degradation caused by human disturbance, urban development, introduced beachgrass (Ammophila spp.), and expanding predator populations has resulted in a decline in active nesting areas and in the size of the breeding and wintering populations. Our primary objective in this recovery plan is to remove the Pacific coast population of the western snowy plover from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants by achieving well-distributed increases in numbers and productivity of breeding adult birds, and providing for long-term protection of breeding and wintering plovers and their habitat. Specific actions needed to achieve this objective and described in the recovery plan include (1) protection of breeding and wintering habitat; (2) monitoring and managing breeding habitat; (3) monitoring and managing wintering and migration areas; (4) undertaking scientific research that facilitates recovery efforts; (5) public participation, outreach, and education; and (6) establishing an international conservation program with the Mexican government to protect snowy plovers and their breeding and wintering locations in Mexico. Authority rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: September 17, 2007. Darrin Thome, Acting Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E7–18638 Filed 9–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:43 Sep 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Background Fish and Wildlife Service The CCP Process 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 us to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose of a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year plan for achieving refuge purposes and contributing to the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), consistent with the sound principles of fish and wildlife management and conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to providing broad management direction on conserving wildlife and habitat, the plans identify 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 the CCP at least every 15 years. We establish each refuge for specific purposes, and use those purposes to develop and prioritize its management goals, objectives, and public uses. The planning process is one way for us and for the public to evaluate those goals and objectives for the best possible conservation of important wildlife habitat, while providing opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation compatible with those purposes and the mission of the NWRS. We request your input on all issues, concerns, ideas, improvements and suggestions for the future management of Supawna Meadows NWR. You may submit comments at any time during the planning process by writing to the refuge planner (see ADDRESSES above). We will conduct the environmental review of this project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations on NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), other appropriate Federal laws and regulations, and our policies and procedures for complying with them. All of the comments we receive on either our EAs or our environmental impact statements become part of the official public record. We will handle requests for those comments in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, NEPA (40 CFR 1506.6(f)), and other policies and procedures of the Department of the Interior or the Service. When we receive such a request, we will provide Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Salem County, NJ AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; announcement of public scoping and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we, us, Service) is gathering the information needed to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated environmental assessment (EA) for Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). We publish this notice in compliance with our policy of advising other agencies and the public of our intentions to conduct detailed planning on refuges and obtain suggestions and information about the scope of issues to consider in the planning process. We held public scoping meetings in September 2007 after announcing the location, date, and times at least 2 weeks in advance in special mailings, notices in local newspapers, in radio public service announcements, on our Web site (https://www.fws.gov/northeast/ planning), and through personal contacts. To ensure our consideration of your written comments, you must submit them within 30 days of the publication of this notice. DATES: Send your comments or requests for more information on the planning process to Beth Goldstein, Refuge Planner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA, 01035; 413–253–8564 (telephone); 413–253–8468 (fax); northeastplanning@fws.gov (electronic mail). If submitting comments by electronic mail, please put ‘‘Supawna Meadows NWR’’ in the subject line. ADDRESSES: To obtain more information on the refuge, contact Howard Schlegel, Refuge Manager, Cape May NWR, at 609–463–0994 (telephone); fw5rw_spmnwr@fws.gov (electronic mail); https://www.fws.gov/ refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=52571 (Supawna Meadows NWR Web site). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: This notice initiates the comprehensive conservation planning process for Supawna Meadows NWR, which is administered by Cape May NWR staff with headquarters in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 184 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54279-54280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18638]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Recovery Plan for the Pacific Coast Population of the Western 
Snowy Plover

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of document availability.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the 
availability of the recovery plan for the Pacific Coast population of 
the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus). The final 
plan includes recovery criteria and measures for the Pacific coast 
population of the western snowy plover.

ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the plan by either of the following 
methods: Internet: Download a copy at https://endangered.fws.gov/
recovery/#plans; or U.S. mail: Send a request to U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, 2800 Cottage 
Way, Room W-2605, Sacramento, CA 95825. Printed copies of the recovery 
plan will be available for distribution in 4 to 6 weeks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Aubrey, Fish and Wildlife 
Biologist, at the above Sacramento address (telephone, 916-414-6600).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Restoring endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point 
where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their 
ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program. To help 
guide the recovery effort, we are working to prepare recovery plans for 
most of the listed species native to the United States. Recovery plans 
describe actions considered necessary for the conservation of the 
species, establish criteria for the recovery levels for downlisting or 
delisting them, and estimate time and cost for implementing the 
recovery measures needed.
    Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.) requires us to provide public notice and an opportunity for 
public review and comment during recovery plan development. We made the 
draft recovery plan for the Pacific Coast population of western snowy 
plover was available for public comment from August 14, 2001, through 
December 12, 2001 (66 FR 42676). We provided an opportunity to resubmit 
comments due to the possibility that some comments submitted were not 
received due to a shutdown in the Department of the Interior's internet 
access, including receipt of outside electronic mail. Resubmitted 
comments were accepted through February 15, 2002. We considered 
information we received during the public comment period in our 
preparation of this final recovery plan, and also summarized that 
information in an appendix of the recovery plan. We will forward 
substantive comments regarding recovery plan implementation to 
appropriate Federal or other entities so they can take these comments 
into account in the course of implementing recovery actions.
    The Pacific coast breeding population of the western snowy plover 
(Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) currently extends from Damon Point, 
Washington, to Bahia Magdalena, Baja California, Mexico. Snowy plovers 
(Pacific coast population) breed

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primarily above the high tide line on coastal beaches, sand spits, 
dune-backed beaches, sparsely vegetated dunes, beaches at creek and 
river mouths, and salt pans at lagoons and estuaries. Less common 
nesting habitats include bluff-backed beaches, dredged material 
disposal sites, salt pond levees, dry salt ponds, and river bars. The 
snowy plover winters mainly in coastal areas from southern Washington 
to Central America. In winter, snowy plovers are found on many of the 
beaches used for nesting as well as on beaches where they do not nest, 
in manmade salt ponds, and on estuarine sand and mud flats. Habitat 
degradation caused by human disturbance, urban development, introduced 
beachgrass (Ammophila spp.), and expanding predator populations has 
resulted in a decline in active nesting areas and in the size of the 
breeding and wintering populations.
    Our primary objective in this recovery plan is to remove the 
Pacific coast population of the western snowy plover from the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants by achieving well-
distributed increases in numbers and productivity of breeding adult 
birds, and providing for long-term protection of breeding and wintering 
plovers and their habitat. Specific actions needed to achieve this 
objective and described in the recovery plan include (1) protection of 
breeding and wintering habitat; (2) monitoring and managing breeding 
habitat; (3) monitoring and managing wintering and migration areas; (4) 
undertaking scientific research that facilitates recovery efforts; (5) 
public participation, outreach, and education; and (6) establishing an 
international conservation program with the Mexican government to 
protect snowy plovers and their breeding and wintering locations in 
Mexico.

Authority

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

    Dated: September 17, 2007.
Darrin Thome,
Acting Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-18638 Filed 9-21-07; 8:45 am]
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