Construction of Two Single-Family Homes in Volusia County, FL, 33105-33106 [E8-13045]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 11, 2008 / Notices and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Privacy Act Statement of DOT in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or by visiting https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. Previous Request for Comments This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The Coast Guard has published the 60-day notice (73 FR 12456, March 7, 2008) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That notice elicited no comments. Information Collection Request Title: Proceedings of the Marine Safety and Security Council, the Coast Guard Journal of Safety and Security at Sea; online subscription request form. OMB Control Number: 1625-New. 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Glenn, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E8–13117 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:13 Jun 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–ES–2008–N00135; ABC Code: F2] Construction of Two Single-Family Homes in Volusia County, FL Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice: receipt of application for an incidental take permit; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of two Incidental Take Permit (ITP) Applications and Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs). Today Homes Development, Inc. (applicant) requests two ITPs for a 1-year duration under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applicant anticipates taking approximately 0.38 acre of Florida scrub-jay (Alphelocoma coerulescens)-occupied habitat incidental to construction of two single family homes in Volusia County, Florida (projects). The applicant’s HCPs describe the mitigation and minimization measures the applicant proposes to address the effects of the projects to the scrub-jay. DATES: We must receive any written comments on the ITP applications and HCPs on or before July 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: If you wish to review the applications and HCPs, you may write the Field Supervisor at our Jacksonville Field Office, 6620 Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL 32216, or make an appointment to visit during normal business hours. If you wish to comment, you may mail or hand deliver comments to the Jacksonville Field Office, or you may e-mail comments to paula_sisson@fws.gov. For more information on reviewing documents and public comments and submitting comments, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Sisson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Jacksonville Field Office (see ADDRESSES); telephone: 904/232–2580, ext. 126. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33105 information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Please reference permit number TE171478–0 and TE176780–0 for Today Homes Development, Inc. in all requests or comments. Please include your name and return address in your e-mail message. If you do not receive a confirmation from us that we have received your e-mail message, contact us directly at the telephone number listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Background The Florida scrub-jay is found exclusively in peninsular Florida and is restricted to xeric upland communities (predominately in oak-dominated scrub with open canopies) of the interior and Atlantic coast sand ridges. Increasing urban and agricultural development has resulted in habitat loss and fragmentation, which have adversely affected the distribution and numbers of scrub-jays. Remaining habitat is largely degraded due to the exclusion of fire, which is needed to maintain xeric uplands in conditions suitable for scrubjays. The total estimated population is between 7,000 and 11,000 individuals. Applicant’s Proposal The applicant is requesting take of approximately 0.38 ac of occupied scrub-jay habitat incidental to the projects. Both proposed projects are located in Section 09, Township 18, Range 30, in Orange City, Florida. The proposed projects currently include residential construction, including house pad, infrastructure, and landscaping. The applicant proposes to mitigate for the take of the Florida scrub-jay at a ratio of 2:1 based on Service Mitigation Guidelines. The applicant proposes to mitigate for the loss of 0.38 ac of occupied scrub-jay habitat by contributing a total of $20,589.92 to the Florida Scrub-jay Conservation Fund administered by The Nature Conservancy. Funds in this account are earmarked for use in the conservation and recovery of scrub-jays and may include habitat acquisition, restoration, and/or management. As minimization for impacts to the species, clearing activities during project construction will occur outside the scrub-jay nesting season (March 1—June 30). We have determined that the applicant’s proposal, including the proposed mitigation and minimization measures, would have minor or negligible effects on the species covered in the HCPs. Therefore, the ITPs are ‘‘low-effect’’ projects and qualify for E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1 33106 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 11, 2008 / Notices categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as provided by the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 2 Appendix 1 and 516 DM 6 Appendix 1). This preliminary information may be revised based on our review of public comments that we receive in response to this notice. A low-effect HCP is one involving (1) minor or negligible effects on federally listed or candidate species and their habitats, and (2) minor or negligible effects on other environmental values or resources. We will evaluate the HCPs and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the applications meet the requirements of section 10(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). If we determine that the applications meet those requirements, we will issue the ITPs for incidental take of the scrub-jay. We will also evaluate whether issuance of the section 10(a)(1)(B) ITPs comply with section 7 of the Act by conducting an intra-Service section 7 consultation. We will use the results of this consultation, in combination with the above findings, in the final analysis to determine whether or not to issue the ITPs. Authority: We provide this notice under Section 10 of the Act and NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Dated: June 2, 2008. David L. Hankla, Field Supervisor, Jacksonville Field Office. [FR Doc. E8–13045 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Bureau of Land Management [F–14852–A, F–14852–B; AK–964–1410–KC– P] Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Dot Lake Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Dot Lake, Alaska, and are located in: 16:13 Jun 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 Aggregating approximately 6,155 acres. The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited when the surface estate is conveyed to Dot Lake Native Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner. The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Any party claiming a property interest which is adversely affected by the decision shall have until July 11, 2008 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, Subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. DATES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7504. The Bureau of Land Management by phone at 907–271–5960, or by e-mail at ak.blm.conveyance@ak.blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunication device (TTD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact the Bureau of Land Management. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alaska Native Claims Selection VerDate Aug<31>2005 T. 23 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 34, excluding NW1⁄4 and Native Allotment Application AA–83921. Containing approximately 324 acres. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Copper River Meridian, Alaska T. 23 N., R. 5 E., Secs. 28 and 33. Containing approximately 1,260 acres. T. 24 N., R. 5 E., Secs. 32 and 33. Containing approximately 1,231 acres. T. 23 N., R. 6 E., Secs. 2, 3, and 4. Containing approximately 1,920 acres. T. 21 N., R. 7 E., Secs. 10 and 15. Containing approximately 1,280 acres. T. 22 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 3, NW1⁄4. Containing approximately 140 acres. Jason Robinson, Land Law Examiner, Land Transfer Adjudication I. [FR Doc. E8–13054 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [OR–957–6333–PH: HAG08–0115] Filing of Plats of Survey: Oregon/ Washington U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on March 21, 2008. Willamette Meridian Washington T. 37 N., R. 17 E., accepted January 30, 2008. T. 38 N., R. 17 E., accepted January 30, 2008. T. 34 N., R. 2 E., accepted February 29, 2008. Oregon T.29 S., Rs. 7 & 8 W., accepted February 8, 2008. T. 23 S., R. 4 W., accepted February 8, 2008. T. 32 S., R. 6 W., accepted February 29, 2008. The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/ Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on April 24, 2008. Willamette Meridian Washington T. 21 N., R. 4 W., accepted March 21, 2008. Oregon T. 8 N., R. 10 W., accepted March 21, 2008. T. 7 & 8 N., R. 10 W., accepted March 21, 2008. T. 2 S., R. 6 W., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 6 S., R. 2 E., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 6 S., R. 4 E., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 10 S., R. 2 E., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 14 S., R. 7 W., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 37 S., R. 1 W., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 38 S., R. 2 E., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 38 S., R. 5 E., accepted March 28, 2008. T. 9 S., R. 7 W., accepted March 31, 2008. The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/ Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on May 20, 2008. Willamette Meridian Washington T. 36 N., R. 25 E., accepted May 5, 2008. Oregon T. 17 S., R. 7 W., accepted April 4, 2008. T. 15 S., R. 6 W., accepted April 4, 2008. T. 16 S., R. 1 W., accepted April 4, 2008. T. 16 S., R. 2 W., accepted April 4, 2008. T. 16 S., R. 7 W., accepted April 4, 2008. T. 29 S., R. 8 W., accepted April 7, 2008. T. 16 S., R. 1 W., accepted April 17, 2008. T. 33 S., R. 10 W., accepted May 5, 2008. A copy of the plats may be obtained from the Land Office at the Oregon/Washington E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33105-33106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13045]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R4-ES-2008-N00135; ABC Code: F2]


Construction of Two Single-Family Homes in Volusia County, FL

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice: receipt of application for an incidental take permit; 
request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the 
availability of two Incidental Take Permit (ITP) Applications and 
Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs). Today Homes Development, Inc. 
(applicant) requests two ITPs for a 1-year duration under the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applicant 
anticipates taking approximately 0.38 acre of Florida scrub-jay 
(Alphelocoma coerulescens)-occupied habitat incidental to construction 
of two single family homes in Volusia County, Florida (projects). The 
applicant's HCPs describe the mitigation and minimization measures the 
applicant proposes to address the effects of the projects to the scrub-
jay.

DATES: We must receive any written comments on the ITP applications and 
HCPs on or before July 11, 2008.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to review the applications and HCPs, you may 
write the Field Supervisor at our Jacksonville Field Office, 6620 
Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL 32216, or make an 
appointment to visit during normal business hours. If you wish to 
comment, you may mail or hand deliver comments to the Jacksonville 
Field Office, or you may e-mail comments to paula_sisson@fws.gov. For 
more information on reviewing documents and public comments and 
submitting comments, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Sisson, Fish and Wildlife 
Biologist, Jacksonville Field Office (see ADDRESSES); telephone: 904/
232-2580, ext. 126.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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.
    Please reference permit number TE171478-0 and TE176780-0 for Today 
Homes Development, Inc. in all requests or comments. Please include 
your name and return address in your e-mail message. If you do not 
receive a confirmation from us that we have received your e-mail 
message, contact us directly at the telephone number listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Background

    The Florida scrub-jay is found exclusively in peninsular Florida 
and is restricted to xeric upland communities (predominately in oak-
dominated scrub with open canopies) of the interior and Atlantic coast 
sand ridges. Increasing urban and agricultural development has resulted 
in habitat loss and fragmentation, which have adversely affected the 
distribution and numbers of scrub-jays. Remaining habitat is largely 
degraded due to the exclusion of fire, which is needed to maintain 
xeric uplands in conditions suitable for scrub-jays. The total 
estimated population is between 7,000 and 11,000 individuals.

Applicant's Proposal

    The applicant is requesting take of approximately 0.38 ac of 
occupied scrub-jay habitat incidental to the projects. Both proposed 
projects are located in Section 09, Township 18, Range 30, in Orange 
City, Florida. The proposed projects currently include residential 
construction, including house pad, infrastructure, and landscaping. The 
applicant proposes to mitigate for the take of the Florida scrub-jay at 
a ratio of 2:1 based on Service Mitigation Guidelines. The applicant 
proposes to mitigate for the loss of 0.38 ac of occupied scrub-jay 
habitat by contributing a total of $20,589.92 to the Florida Scrub-jay 
Conservation Fund administered by The Nature Conservancy. Funds in this 
account are earmarked for use in the conservation and recovery of 
scrub-jays and may include habitat acquisition, restoration, and/or 
management. As minimization for impacts to the species, clearing 
activities during project construction will occur outside the scrub-jay 
nesting season (March 1--June 30).
    We have determined that the applicant's proposal, including the 
proposed mitigation and minimization measures, would have minor or 
negligible effects on the species covered in the HCPs. Therefore, the 
ITPs are ``low-effect'' projects and qualify for

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categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA), as provided by the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 2 
Appendix 1 and 516 DM 6 Appendix 1). This preliminary information may 
be revised based on our review of public comments that we receive in 
response to this notice. A low-effect HCP is one involving (1) minor or 
negligible effects on federally listed or candidate species and their 
habitats, and (2) minor or negligible effects on other environmental 
values or resources.
    We will evaluate the HCPs and comments submitted thereon to 
determine whether the applications meet the requirements of section 
10(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). If we determine that the 
applications meet those requirements, we will issue the ITPs for 
incidental take of the scrub-jay. We will also evaluate whether 
issuance of the section 10(a)(1)(B) ITPs comply with section 7 of the 
Act by conducting an intra-Service section 7 consultation. We will use 
the results of this consultation, in combination with the above 
findings, in the final analysis to determine whether or not to issue 
the ITPs.

    Authority: We provide this notice under Section 10 of the Act 
and NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).


    Dated: June 2, 2008.
David L. Hankla,
Field Supervisor, Jacksonville Field Office.
 [FR Doc. E8-13045 Filed 6-10-08; 8:45 am]
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