Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, 54673-54674 [E7-18982]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 26, 2007 / Notices 3. How Long Does Registration on the Notification List Last? Placement on the list is valid for five years. Placement automatically expires at the end of five years, measured from the date the organization was placed on the Notification List or last had its membership renewed, whichever is more recent. The OHR will notify the organization at the last listed address of the need to renew their membership on the Notification List. 4. How Will DOI Manage and Provide Public Notification of the List? a. The DOI will maintain the Native Hawaiian Organization Notification List and will periodically update it. i. The OHR will publish on the DOI Web site the names and contact information of the listed Native Hawaiian organizations. The information contained therein will be updated periodically ii. 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E7–19003 Filed 9–25–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–02–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce our decision and the availability of the Final CCP and FONSI for Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge in Cameron and Evangeline Parishes, Louisiana. The CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54673 Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years. ADDRESSES: A copy of the CCP/FONSI may be obtained by writing to: Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, 1428 Highway 27, Bell City, Louisiana 70630; Telephone: 337/598–2216. The CCP/FONSI may also be accessed and downloaded from the Service’s Web site: https://southeast.fws.gov/planning/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy McClendon, Refuge Planner, at the address in the ADDRESSES section or by electronic mail at the following address: judy_mcclendon@fws.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction: With this notice, we finalize the CCP process for Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, begun as announced in the Federal Register (68 FR 2566; January 17, 2003). For more about the process, see that notice. We released the Draft CCP and Environmental Assessment (EA) to the public, announcing and requesting comments in a notice of availability in the Federal Register (71 FR 65832; November 9, 2006). Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, established on December 30, 1937, is one of four refuges that makes up the Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The 34,724-acre refuge is strategically located on the boundary of coastal marshes and agricultural habitats at the southern terminus of the Mississippi and Central Flyways, making the refuge critically important to migratory birds, especially wintering waterfowl. With this notice, we announce our decision and the availability of the Final CCP/FONSI in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act [40 CFR 1506.6(b)] requirements. We completed a thorough analysis of the environmental, social, and economic considerations, which we included in the Final CCP/FONSI. The FONSI documents the selection of Alternative B, the preferred alternative. Alternatives and Preferred Alternative: The Draft CCP/EA identified and evaluated three alternatives for managing the refuge over the next 15 years. Alternative A, the no-action alternative, would have continued current management of the refuge. Alternative C would refocus management priority to actively investigating and extending the life/ value of Lacassine Pool as a migratory bird sanctuary. We chose Alternative B (maximize refuge management capabilities in all programs) as our preferred alternative. This determination was made based on the E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 54674 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 26, 2007 / Notices best professional judgment of the planning team and the comments received on the Draft CCP/EA. We believe this management alternative will be the most effective one to contribute to the purposes for which the refuge was established and to the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Implementation of the goals, objectives, and strategies in the CCP will allow us to manage the refuge for migratory birds, with special emphasis on waterfowl (especially northern pintails and mottled ducks); native flora and fauna; and rare and endangered species and habitat types. The refuge will provide opportunities for research by serving as a demonstration area and outdoor laboratory for those studying the ecology of southwest Louisiana wetlands. It will encourage appropriate and compatible wildlife-dependent recreation, such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105–57. Dated: April 12, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7–18982 Filed 9–25–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Model Tribal Probate Code, Guidance for Submission of Tribal Probate Codes Under 25 U.S.C. Section 2205 Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is announcing the availability of a Model Tribal Probate Code with comments entitled ‘‘Model Tribal Probate Code.’’ BIA issues notices to inform tribes, Indians, and other interested persons about important policies, procedures, and related decisions, and these notices serve to provide guidance to tribes and BIA personnel. This notice provides guidance to tribes considering the creation and adoption of a Tribal Probate Code containing provisions applicable to trust and restricted property and includes a copy of the ‘‘Model Probate Code with Comments.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eufrona Snyder, Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 17:57 Sep 25, 2007 Jkt 211001 I. General Information a. Does This Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to federally recognized tribes and the public in general. Since other persons may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the information in this notice, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. b. How Can I Get Copies of This Document and Other Related Information? Please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT who will arrange for a copy to be sent to you. c. Is There a Comment Period for This Notice and to Whom Do I Send Comments? The comment period for the ‘‘Model Tribal Probate Code with Comments’’ will open on the date of publication of this notice and last for twenty (20) days. Comments can be directed to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Guidance Does This Notice Provide? Bureau of Indian Affairs VerDate Aug<31>2005 Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mailstop 4620–MIB, Washington, DC 20240; telephone number: (202) 208–5831; fax number: (202) 208–2549. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Model Tribal Probate Code is intended to serve as suggested guidelines for Tribes considering the creation and adoption of a Tribal Probate Code containing provisions applicable to trust and restricted property. The Model Tribal Probate Code is not binding on tribes and is not a rulemaking. The Model Tribal Probate Code sets forth the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) policy and interpretation of the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 (AIPRA) as it relates to the creation and approval of Tribal Probate Codes. After the Department reviewed several Tribal Probate Codes that contained provisions contrary to AIPRA, the Department of the Interior (Department) decided to draft a Model Tribal Probate Code. The Department may revise the Model Tribal Code from time to time based on further experience. The underlying purposes and policies of this code are: (1) To clarify the provisions of the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 (AIPRA) relating to the creation and adoption of PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Tribal Probate Codes under 25 U.S.C. 2205; (2) to promote an efficient system for Tribes to determine the descent and distribution of the decedent’s trust and non trust estates; (3) to facilitate use and enforcement of Tribal Probate Codes. The Model Tribal Probate Code is only intended to address trust and restricted lands. The Department does not have jurisdiction over non trust or non restricted assets. Those provisions are within the sole authority of the Tribe, subject to its constitution. Tribes may have provisions for non trust assets that greatly differ from those provisions concerning trust assets. The Department recommends that Tribal Probate Codes delineate which provisions apply to trust and non trust assets. III. Does This Notice Contain Binding Requirements? No, the Model Tribal Probate Code is intended to serve as suggested guidance for Tribes formulating Tribal Probate Codes that contain provisions applicable to trust and restricted assets. Dated: July 31, 2007. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. MODEL TRIBAL PROBATE CODE (With comments and suggested guidelines) Table of Contents ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND PROBATE JURISDICTION PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1–100 Evidence of Death or Status. PART 2. DEFINITIONS Section 1–200 General Definitions. PART 3. SCOPE, JURISDICTION AND COURTS Section 1–300 Subject Matter Jurisdiction. 1–301 Application of Tribal Probate Codes. 1–302 Appeals. PART 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRIBAL PROBATE CODES Section 1–400 Submission of Tribal Probate Code to the Secretary of the Interior. ARTICLE II. INTESTACY PART 1. INTESTATE SUCCESSION Section 2–100 Intestate Estate. 2–101 Share of Surviving Spouse. 2–102 Intestate Succession. 2–103 Intestate Descent of Small Fractional Interests in Land. 2–104 Right of Representation. 2–105 Requirement that Heir Survive Decedent for 120 Hours. E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54673-54674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18982]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation 
Plan (CCP) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce our decision and 
the availability of the Final CCP and FONSI for Lacassine National 
Wildlife Refuge in Cameron and Evangeline Parishes, Louisiana. The CCP 
was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be 
managed for the next 15 years.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the CCP/FONSI may be obtained by writing to: 
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, 1428 Highway 27, Bell City, 
Louisiana 70630; Telephone: 337/598-2216. The CCP/FONSI may also be 
accessed and downloaded from the Service's Web site: https://
southeast.fws.gov/planning/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy McClendon, Refuge Planner, at the 
address in the ADDRESSES section or by electronic mail at the following 
address: judy_mcclendon@fws.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Introduction: With this notice, we finalize the CCP process for 
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, begun as announced in the Federal 
Register (68 FR 2566; January 17, 2003). For more about the process, 
see that notice. We released the Draft CCP and Environmental Assessment 
(EA) to the public, announcing and requesting comments in a notice of 
availability in the Federal Register (71 FR 65832; November 9, 2006). 
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, established on December 30, 1937, 
is one of four refuges that makes up the Southwest Louisiana National 
Wildlife Refuge Complex. The 34,724-acre refuge is strategically 
located on the boundary of coastal marshes and agricultural habitats at 
the southern terminus of the Mississippi and Central Flyways, making 
the refuge critically important to migratory birds, especially 
wintering waterfowl.
    With this notice, we announce our decision and the availability of 
the Final CCP/FONSI in accordance with the National Environmental 
Policy Act [40 CFR 1506.6(b)] requirements. We completed a thorough 
analysis of the environmental, social, and economic considerations, 
which we included in the Final CCP/FONSI. The FONSI documents the 
selection of Alternative B, the preferred alternative.
    Alternatives and Preferred Alternative: The Draft CCP/EA identified 
and evaluated three alternatives for managing the refuge over the next 
15 years. Alternative A, the no-action alternative, would have 
continued current management of the refuge. Alternative C would refocus 
management priority to actively investigating and extending the life/
value of Lacassine Pool as a migratory bird sanctuary. We chose 
Alternative B (maximize refuge management capabilities in all programs) 
as our preferred alternative. This determination was made based on the

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best professional judgment of the planning team and the comments 
received on the Draft CCP/EA. We believe this management alternative 
will be the most effective one to contribute to the purposes for which 
the refuge was established and to the mission of the National Wildlife 
Refuge System. Implementation of the goals, objectives, and strategies 
in the CCP will allow us to manage the refuge for migratory birds, with 
special emphasis on waterfowl (especially northern pintails and mottled 
ducks); native flora and fauna; and rare and endangered species and 
habitat types. The refuge will provide opportunities for research by 
serving as a demonstration area and outdoor laboratory for those 
studying the ecology of southwest Louisiana wetlands. It will encourage 
appropriate and compatible wildlife-dependent recreation, such as 
hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and 
environmental education and interpretation.

    Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 
105-57.

    Dated: April 12, 2007.
Cynthia K. Dohner,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. E7-18982 Filed 9-25-07; 8:45 am]
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