Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, Wyoming, 34034-34035 [E8-13469]

Download as PDF 34034 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 402–8048. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer. This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. , permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice Also Lists the Following Information Title of Proposal: Household Outcomes Survey for FEMA’s Alternative Housing Pilot Program. OMB Approval Number: 2528–NEW. Form Numbers: None. Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: The proposed information collection will collect household outcome data from families who have received housing under FEMA’s Alternative Housing Pilot Program (AHPP). HUD is conducting an evaluation of AHPP. Four States affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita received AHPP grants to test out alternative approaches to providing temporary housing after a disaster. HUD is charged with measuring what benefits and costs are associated with each of the alternatives being implemented by the States. Measuring the program impact on health, satisfaction, and general wellbeing of the occupants is a key part of the evaluation. This household outcomes survey will collection information that will be used to evaluate the impact of various housing alternatives on the quality of life of households who participate in the program. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Number of respondents Annual responses 747 1 Reporting Burden .............................................................................. Total Estimated Burden Hours: 560. Status: New Collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: June 5, 2008. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–13397 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R6–R–2008–N0143; 60138–1265– 6CCP–S3] Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, Wyoming Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability; request for comments. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce that the draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge is available. This draft CCP/EA describes how the Service intends to manage the refuge for the next 15 years. We request public comment. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments on the draft CCP/EA by July 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Please provide written comments to Toni Griffin, Planning Team Leader, Division of Refuge Planning, Branch of Comprehensive Conservation Planning, MountainPrairie Region, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225–0486; via facsimile at 303–236– 4792; or electronically to toni_griffin@fws.gov. A copy of the CCP/ EA may be obtained by writing to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuge Planning, 134 Union Boulevard, Suite 300, Lakewood, Colorado 80228; or by download from https://mountainprairie.fws.gov/planning. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni Griffin, 303–236–4378 (phone) or John Esperance, 303–236–4369 (phone). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Located in central Wyoming in a high plains basin near the headwaters of the Platte-Kansas Ecosystem, Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) lies approximately 47 miles southwest of Casper, Wyoming. The Pathfinder NWR is managed by Service staff headquartered at the Arapaho NWR near Walden, Colorado. Pathfinder NWR was established by Executive Order 7425, August 1, 1936, which designated the Pathfinder Wildlife Refuge ‘‘as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and other wildlife.’’ Pathfinder NWR was established as an overlay refuge on Bureau of Reclamation lands. As such, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 × Hours per response 0.749 = Burden hours 560 primary jurisdiction of these lands remains under the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau of Reclamation administers lands within the Pathfinder Project boundary for North Platte Project purposes including flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation. A Memorandum of Agreement specifies the management responsibilities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service while preserving the autonomy of Bureau of Reclamation to manage Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir. This draft CCP/EA identifies and evaluates three alternatives for managing the refuge for the next 15 years. Alternative A, the No Action alternative, reflects the current management of the refuge. It provides the baseline against which to compare the other alternatives. Refuge habitats would continue to be minimally managed on an opportunistic schedule that may maintain, or most likely would result in further decline in, the diversity of vegetation and wildlife species. Only limited data collection and monitoring of refuge habitats and wildlife species would occur on the refuge. Outreach and partnerships would continue at present levels. Management activities under alternative B would be increased. Upland habitats would be evaluated and managed for the benefit of migratory bird species. Monitoring and management of invasive species on the refuge would be increased. With E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices additional staffing, the Service would collect baseline biological information for wildlife and habitats. Wildlifedependent recreation opportunities would be provided and enhanced where compatible with refuge purposes. Efforts would be increased in the operations and maintenance of natural resources on the refuge and to maintain and develop partnerships that promote wildlife and habitat research and management. Alternative C is the Service’s proposed action and basis for the draft comprehensive conservation plan. Under Alternative C, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Service would be modified to eliminate Service interest in lands (approximately 10,800 acres) that are difficult to manage and provide minimal opportunity to improve wildlife habitat. Remaining refuge areas would be managed similar to those actions described in Alternative B. This would enable the Service to focus efforts on manageable lands, thereby enhancing refuge management and efficiently directing refuge resources toward accomplishing the mission of the Refuge System. The proposed action (Alternative C) was selected because it best meets the purposes and goals of the refuge, as well as the mission and goals of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The proposed action will also benefit federally listed species, shore birds, migrating and nesting waterfowl and resident wildlife. Environmental education and partnerships will result in improved wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities. Cultural and historical resources as well as federally listed species will be protected. Opportunity for public input will be provided at a public meeting to be scheduled soon. The specific date and time for the public meeting is yet to be determined, but will be announced via local media and a planning update. All information provided voluntarily by mail, by phone, or at public meetings (e.g., names, addresses, letters of comment, input recorded during meetings) becomes part of the official public record. If requested under the Freedom of Information Act by a private citizen or organization, the Service may provide copies of such information. The environmental review of this project will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508); other appropriate Federal laws and regulations; Executive Order 12996; the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997; and VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 Service policies and procedures for compliance with those laws and regulations. Dated: June 5, 2008. Sharon R. Rose, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8–13469 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–IA–2008–N0129; 96300–1671– 0000–P5] Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by July 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703–358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703–358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Applicant: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, PRT–182099 The applicant requests a permit to transport biological samples from the following species: Lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), pygmy chimpanzee (Pan paniscus), PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34035 chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), Borneo orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus), and Sumatran orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) from the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, Camden, New Jersey for the purpose of enhancement of the species through scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant for a five-year period. Applicant: Thomas E. Tate, Glendale, CA, PRT–182074 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Patrick J. Mulligan, Dallas, TX, PRT–180778 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Dated: May 9, 2008. Lisa J. Lierheimer, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E8–13450 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ES–030–08–1320–EL; WVES–50560; WVES–50556] Notice of Availability of the East Lynn Lake Coal Lease Draft Land Use Analysis and Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Hearing, Wayne County, West Virginia Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its cooperating agencies have prepared a Draft Land Use Analysis and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DLUA/DEIS) to analyze the potential impacts of two Federal Coal Lease By Applications (LBAs), WVES–50556 and WVES– 50560, totaling 13,089.55 acres at the E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 116 (Monday, June 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34034-34035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13469]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R6-R-2008-N0143; 60138-1265-6CCP-S3]


Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, Wyoming

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce that 
the draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental 
Assessment (EA) for the Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge is 
available. This draft CCP/EA describes how the Service intends to 
manage the refuge for the next 15 years. We request public comment.

DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments 
on the draft CCP/EA by July 16, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Please provide written comments to Toni Griffin, Planning 
Team Leader, Division of Refuge Planning, Branch of Comprehensive 
Conservation Planning, Mountain-Prairie Region, P.O. Box 25486, Denver 
Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225-0486; via facsimile at 303-236-
4792; or electronically to toni_griffin@fws.gov. A copy of the CCP/EA 
may be obtained by writing to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division 
of Refuge Planning, 134 Union Boulevard, Suite 300, Lakewood, Colorado 
80228; or by download from https://mountain-prairie.fws.gov/planning.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni Griffin, 303-236-4378 (phone) or 
John Esperance, 303-236-4369 (phone).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Located in central Wyoming in a high plains 
basin near the headwaters of the Platte-Kansas Ecosystem, Pathfinder 
National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) lies approximately 47 miles southwest of 
Casper, Wyoming. The Pathfinder NWR is managed by Service staff 
headquartered at the Arapaho NWR near Walden, Colorado.
    Pathfinder NWR was established by Executive Order 7425, August 1, 
1936, which designated the Pathfinder Wildlife Refuge ``as a refuge and 
breeding ground for birds and other wildlife.'' Pathfinder NWR was 
established as an overlay refuge on Bureau of Reclamation lands. As 
such, primary jurisdiction of these lands remains under the authority 
of the Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau of Reclamation administers 
lands within the Pathfinder Project boundary for North Platte Project 
purposes including flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power 
generation. A Memorandum of Agreement specifies the management 
responsibilities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service while preserving 
the autonomy of Bureau of Reclamation to manage Pathfinder Dam and 
Reservoir.
    This draft CCP/EA identifies and evaluates three alternatives for 
managing the refuge for the next 15 years. Alternative A, the No Action 
alternative, reflects the current management of the refuge. It provides 
the baseline against which to compare the other alternatives. Refuge 
habitats would continue to be minimally managed on an opportunistic 
schedule that may maintain, or most likely would result in further 
decline in, the diversity of vegetation and wildlife species. Only 
limited data collection and monitoring of refuge habitats and wildlife 
species would occur on the refuge. Outreach and partnerships would 
continue at present levels.
    Management activities under alternative B would be increased. 
Upland habitats would be evaluated and managed for the benefit of 
migratory bird species. Monitoring and management of invasive species 
on the refuge would be increased. With

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additional staffing, the Service would collect baseline biological 
information for wildlife and habitats. Wildlife-dependent recreation 
opportunities would be provided and enhanced where compatible with 
refuge purposes. Efforts would be increased in the operations and 
maintenance of natural resources on the refuge and to maintain and 
develop partnerships that promote wildlife and habitat research and 
management.
    Alternative C is the Service's proposed action and basis for the 
draft comprehensive conservation plan. Under Alternative C, the 
Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the 
Service would be modified to eliminate Service interest in lands 
(approximately 10,800 acres) that are difficult to manage and provide 
minimal opportunity to improve wildlife habitat. Remaining refuge areas 
would be managed similar to those actions described in Alternative B. 
This would enable the Service to focus efforts on manageable lands, 
thereby enhancing refuge management and efficiently directing refuge 
resources toward accomplishing the mission of the Refuge System.
    The proposed action (Alternative C) was selected because it best 
meets the purposes and goals of the refuge, as well as the mission and 
goals of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The proposed action will 
also benefit federally listed species, shore birds, migrating and 
nesting waterfowl and resident wildlife. Environmental education and 
partnerships will result in improved wildlife-dependent recreational 
opportunities. Cultural and historical resources as well as federally 
listed species will be protected.
    Opportunity for public input will be provided at a public meeting 
to be scheduled soon. The specific date and time for the public meeting 
is yet to be determined, but will be announced via local media and a 
planning update. All information provided voluntarily by mail, by 
phone, or at public meetings (e.g., names, addresses, letters of 
comment, input recorded during meetings) becomes part of the official 
public record. If requested under the Freedom of Information Act by a 
private citizen or organization, the Service may provide copies of such 
information. The environmental review of this project will be conducted 
in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA 
Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws 
and regulations; Executive Order 12996; the National Wildlife Refuge 
System Improvement Act of 1997; and Service policies and procedures for 
compliance with those laws and regulations.

    Dated: June 5, 2008.
Sharon R. Rose,
Acting Regional Director.
 [FR Doc. E8-13469 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]
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