J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Lee County, FL, 17991-17992 [E8-6790]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 64 / Wednesday, April 2, 2008 / Notices comments or submissions will be accepted by FDA through FDMS only. Dated: March 27, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8–6705 Filed 4–1–08; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Workgroup Meeting DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration National Advisory Council on Migrant Health; Notice of Meeting Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. Action: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting: AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Strategic Plan Workgroup (SPWG) organized by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). Audio of this workgroup meeting will be accessible to the public via a teleconference phone link, and there will be web-based access to information displayed at the meeting via computer/ projector. Access information will be posted on the IACC Web site: (https:// www.nimh.nih.gov/research-funding/ scientific-meetings/recurring-meetings/ iacc/events/index.shtml); to request reasonable accommodation, contact Tanya Pryor at pryort@mail.nih.gov. Due to the space limitation of the Conference Room, attendance at the meeting itself will be limited to SPWG and IACC members. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss current funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) research, as well as organize and tentatively prioritize proposed research initiatives that will be used to develop the IACC strategic plan for ASD research. Research priorities will be discussed at the next meeting of the IACC on May 12, 2008. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES Name: National Advisory Council on Migrant Health. 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Information about the IACC is available on the Web site: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ research-funding/scientific-meetings/ recurring-meetings/iacc/index.shtml. Dated: March 26, 2008. Alexandra Huttinger, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E8–6784 Filed 4–1–08; 8:45 am] Dated: March 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–6710 Filed 4–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P BILLING CODE 4140–01–P 15:36 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service National Institutes of Health BILLING CODE 4160–01–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 17991 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FWS–R4–R–2008–N0004; 40136–1265– 0000–S3] J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Lee County, FL Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; request for comments; re-opening of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge. We provide this notice in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the planning process. We reopen the comment period, which originally ended on August 13, 2007, as announced in the Federal Register on June 27, 2007 (72 FR 35254). If you have already submitted comments, you are not required to resubmit them. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by May 19, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments, questions, and requests for more information regarding the J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge planning process should be sent to: Laura Housh, Regional Planner, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Route 2, Box 3330, Folkston, GA 31537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Housh; Telephone: 912/496–7366, Extension 244; Fax: 912/496–3332. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction With this notice, we re-open the comment period and initiate our process for developing a CCP for J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Lee County, FL. This notice complies with our CCP policy to (1) advise other Federal and State agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intention to conduct detailed planning on this refuge, and (2) obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the environmental document and during development of the CCP. E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1 17992 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 64 / Wednesday, April 2, 2008 / Notices Background rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES The CCP Process The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee), which amended the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, requires us to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose for developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year plan 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 our policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, CCPs identify wildlifedependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the Improvement Act. Congress established each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System for specific purposes. We use these purposes as the foundation for developing and prioritizing the management goals and objectives for the refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to determine how the public can use the refuge. The planning process is a way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation approach to this important wildlife habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with each refuge’s establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Our CCP process provides participation opportunities for Tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public. At this time we encourage input in the form of issues, concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the future management of J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge. We will conduct the environmental assessment in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508); other appropriate Federal laws and regulations; and our policies and procedures for compliance with those laws and regulations. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:36 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 Special mailings, newspaper articles, and other media announcements will be used to inform State and local government agencies and the public of the opportunities for input throughout the planning process. Open house meeting(s) will be scheduled and held throughout the scoping phase of the comprehensive conservation planning process. J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge was originally established as the Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge in 1945. The refuge was originally established ‘‘for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purposes, for migratory birds, and suitable for incidental fish and wildlifeoriented recreational development, the protection of natural resources, and the conservation of threatened and endangered species.’’ In 1967, the refuge was renamed in honor of Jay Norwood ‘‘Ding’’ Darling and now consists of 6,300 acres of mangrove estuaries, freshwater spartina wetlands, and tropical hardwood hammocks. In 1976, Public Law 94–557 approved 2,825 acres of the refuge as a Wilderness Area. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105–57. Dated: February 8, 2008. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8–6790 Filed 4–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–R–2008–N0016; 40136–1265– 0000–S3] Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge, Ashley, Bradley, and Union Counties, AR; Overflow National Wildlife Refuge, Ashley County, AR Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for Felsenthal and Overflow National Wildlife Refuges. We provide this notice in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the planning process. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by May 19, 2008. We will announce opportunities for public input in local news media throughout the CCP planning process. ADDRESSES: Send your comments or requests for more information to: Mike Dawson, Refuge Planner, Fish and Wildlife Service, 6578 Dogwood View Parkway, Suite B, Jackson, Mississippi 39213; Fax: 601/965–4010; Electronic mail: mike_dawson@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Dawson; Telephone: 601/965– 4903, extension 20. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction With this notice, we initiate our process for developing a CCP for Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge in Ashley, Bradley, and Union Counties, AR, and Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in Ashley County, AR. We provide this notice in compliance with our planning policy to (1) advise other Federal and State agencies and the public of our intention to conduct detailed planning on the refuge, and (2) obtain suggestions and information on the scope of topics to consider in the environmental document and during development of the CCP. Background The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17991-17992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6790]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R4-R-2008-N0004; 40136-1265-0000-S3]


J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Lee County, FL

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan 
and environmental assessment; request for comments; re-opening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to 
prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for J.N. ``Ding'' Darling 
National Wildlife Refuge. We provide this notice in compliance with our 
CCP policy to advise other agencies, Tribes, and the public of our 
intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of 
issues to consider in the planning process. We reopen the comment 
period, which originally ended on August 13, 2007, as announced in the 
Federal Register on June 27, 2007 (72 FR 35254). If you have already 
submitted comments, you are not required to resubmit them.

DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments 
by May 19, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Comments, questions, and requests for more information 
regarding the J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge planning 
process should be sent to: Laura Housh, Regional Planner, Okefenokee 
National Wildlife Refuge, Route 2, Box 3330, Folkston, GA 31537.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Housh; Telephone: 912/496-7366, 
Extension 244; Fax: 912/496-3332.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Introduction

    With this notice, we re-open the comment period and initiate our 
process for developing a CCP for J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National 
Wildlife Refuge in Lee County, FL. This notice complies with our CCP 
policy to (1) advise other Federal and State agencies, Tribes, and the 
public of our intention to conduct detailed planning on this refuge, 
and (2) obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to 
consider in the environmental document and during development of the 
CCP.

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Background

The CCP Process

    The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 
U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), which amended the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Administration Act of 1966, requires us to develop a CCP for each 
national wildlife refuge. The purpose for developing a CCP is to 
provide refuge managers with a 15-year plan 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 our policies. In addition 
to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and 
their habitats, CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational 
opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for 
hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and 
environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update 
the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the Improvement Act.
    Congress established each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge 
System for specific purposes. We use these purposes as the foundation 
for developing and prioritizing the management goals and objectives for 
the refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to 
determine how the public can use the refuge. The planning process is a 
way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives 
for the best possible conservation approach to this important wildlife 
habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation 
opportunities that are compatible with each refuge's establishing 
purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
    Our CCP process provides participation opportunities for Tribal, 
State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public. 
At this time we encourage input in the form of issues, concerns, ideas, 
and suggestions for the future management of J.N. ``Ding'' Darling 
National Wildlife Refuge.
    We will conduct the environmental assessment in accordance with the 
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as 
amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA regulations (40 CFR parts 
1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws and regulations; and our 
policies and procedures for compliance with those laws and regulations.
    Special mailings, newspaper articles, and other media announcements 
will be used to inform State and local government agencies and the 
public of the opportunities for input throughout the planning process. 
Open house meeting(s) will be scheduled and held throughout the scoping 
phase of the comprehensive conservation planning process.

J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

    J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge was originally 
established as the Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge in 1945. The refuge 
was originally established ``for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for 
any other management purposes, for migratory birds, and suitable for 
incidental fish and wildlife-oriented recreational development, the 
protection of natural resources, and the conservation of threatened and 
endangered species.'' In 1967, the refuge was renamed in honor of Jay 
Norwood ``Ding'' Darling and now consists of 6,300 acres of mangrove 
estuaries, freshwater spartina wetlands, and tropical hardwood 
hammocks. In 1976, Public Law 94-557 approved 2,825 acres of the refuge 
as a Wilderness Area.

Public Availability of Comments

    Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying 
information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

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

    Dated: February 8, 2008.
Cynthia K. Dohner,
Acting Regional Director.
 [FR Doc. E8-6790 Filed 4-1-08; 8:45 am]
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