Call for Nominations for the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board, 77053-77054 [E8-30072]
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices
Dated: December 10, 2008.
Teresa H. McKitrick.
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. E8–29890 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R2–ES–2008–N0311]; [20124–1113–
0000–F2]
Barton Creek Office Park
Environmental Assessment and
Habitat Conservation Plan, Travis
County, TX
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of an
Environmental Assessment and Habitat
Conservation Plan (EA/HCP).
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SUMMARY: Brandywine Realty Trust
(Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (Service) for an
incidental take permit pursuant to
section 10(a) of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The
Applicant has been assigned permit
number TE–198648–0. The requested
permit, which is for a period of 30 years,
would authorize incidental take of the
endangered golden-cheeked warbler
(Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed
take would occur as a result of the
construction and operation of the 14.83acre Barton Creek Office Park.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we
must receive written comments on or
before February 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review
the application and/or EA/HCP may
obtain a copy by written or telephone
request to William Amy, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Ecological Services
Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200,
Austin, TX 78758 (512/490–0057,
extension 234). All documents will be
available for public inspection, by
written request or by appointment only,
during normal business hours (8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.) at the above address. Data or
comments concerning the application
and HCP should be submitted in writing
to the Field Supervisor at the above
address. Please refer to permit number
TE–198648–0 when submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Amy at the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the Act prohibits the ‘‘taking’’ of
endangered species such as the goldencheeked warbler. However, the Service,
under limited circumstances, may issue
permits to take endangered wildlife
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species incidental to, and not the
purpose of, otherwise lawful activities.
Regulations governing permits for
endangered species are at 50 CFR 17.22.
The subject tract is located in
southwest Austin, on the west side of
the Capital of Texas Highway (also
known as Loop 360) immediately across
from the intersection of Walsh Tarlton
Lane, Travis County, Texas. Habitat for
the golden-cheeked warbler has been
documented on and adjacent to the
subject tract. An EA/HCP has been
included as part of the permit
application. A determination of
jeopardy or non-jeopardy to the species
and a decision pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act will not be
made until at least 60 days from the date
of publication of this notice. This notice
is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of
the Act and National Environmental
Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
Applicant: Brandywine Realty Trust
plans to construct and operate a
commercial development on the 14.83acre tract and pay Travis County an
amount equal to 79.47 acres (the
proposed alternative’s mitigation
acreage) multiplied by the Balcones
Canyonlands Conservation Plan’s (the
‘‘BCCP’’) fee level under its Alternative
Process option (currently $6,500 per
acre) in effect at the time of such
payment. Payment shall be made prior
to initiation of clearing activities for the
development.
In the event that the Alternative
Process fee option becomes unavailable,
the Applicant will provide funding in
the amount of $516,555 toward the
acquisition of 79.47 acres of land within
the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
(BCP) acquisition area.
The EA/HCP was prepared to
consider the impacts of the proposed
action on the human environment and
to address impacts to listed species as
a result of developing the subject tract.
This document describes the impacts to
the golden-cheeked warbler that would
likely result from the development,
steps the Applicant would take to
minimize and mitigate such impacts to
the maximum extent practicable, the
funding available to implement those
steps, and the alternatives that have
been considered.
Thomas L. Baur,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WO–260–09–1060–00–24 1A]
Call for Nominations for the Wild Horse
and Burro Advisory Board
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Wild Horse and Burro
Advisory Board Call for Nominations.
SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is
to solicit public nominations for three
members to the Wild Horse and Burro
Advisory Board. The Board provides
advice concerning management,
protection and control of wild freeroaming horses and burros on the public
lands administered by the Department
of the Interior, through the Bureau of
Land Management, and the Department
of Agriculture, through the Forest
Service.
DATES: Nominations should be
submitted to the address listed below no
later than February 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: National Wild Horse and
Burro Program, Bureau of Land
Management, Department of the
Interior, P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada
89520–0006, Attn: Ramona Delorme;
Fax 775–861–6618.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don
Glenn, Division Chief, Wild Horse and
Burro Program, (202) 452–5073.
Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD) may contact Ramona Delorme at
any time by calling the Federal
Information Relay Service at 1–800–
877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Nominations for a term of three years
are needed to represent the following
categories of interest:
Wildlife Management
Humane Advocacy
Livestock Management
Any individual or organization may
nominate one or more persons to serve
on the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory
Board. Individuals may also nominate
themselves for Board membership. All
nomination letters/or resumes should
include the following:
1. Which positions are you interested
in being considered for:
2. Nominee’s Full Name:
3. Business Address and Phone:
(include e-mail address).
4. Home Address and Phone: (include
e-mail address).
5. Present Occupation/Title:
6. Education: (colleges, degrees, major
field of study):
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7. Career Highlights: Significant
related experience, civic and
professional activities, elected offices
(included prior advisory committee
experience or career achievements
related to the interest to be represented)
Attach additional pages, as necessary.
8. Qualifications: Education, training
and experience that qualify you to serve
on the Board.
9. Experience or knowledge of wild
horse and burro management and the
issues facing the Bureau of Land
Management:
10. Experience or knowledge of horses
or burros: (Equine health, training and
management)
11. Experience in working with
disparate groups to achieve
collaborative solutions: (e.g., civic
organizations, planning commissions,
school boards)
12. Indicate any BLM permits, leases
or licenses that you hold:
13. Attach or have Letters of
References sent from Special Interests or
Organizations you may represent. Also
letters of endorsement from business
associates, friends, coworkers, local
State and/or Federal government or
members of Congress if applicable.
The above information is critical in
determining selection and will
influence the appointments.
As appropriate, certain Board
members may be appointed as Special
Government Employees. Special
Government Employees serve on the
board without compensation, and are
subject to financial disclosure
requirements in the Ethics in
Government Act and 5 CFR 2634.
Nominations are to be sent to the
address listed under ADDRESSES, above.
Each nominee will be considered for
selection according to their ability to
represent their designated constituency,
analyze and interpret data and
information, evaluate programs, identify
problems, work collaboratively in
seeking solutions and formulate and
recommend corrective actions. Pursuant
to section 7 of the Wild Free-Roaming
Horses and Burros Act, Members of the
Board cannot be employed by either
Federal or State Government. Members
will serve without salary, but will be
reimbursed for travel and per diem
expenses at current rates for
Government employees. The Board will
meet no less than two times annually.
The Director, Bureau of Land
Management may call additional
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meetings in connection with special
needs for advice.
Edwin L. Roberson,
Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and
Planning.
[FR Doc. E8–30072 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CA–320–1610–DR; CA–350–1610–DR; CA–
370–1610–DR]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Notice of Availability of Record of
Decision for the Sage Steppe
Ecosystem Restoration Strategy for
the Alturas, Eagle Lake, and Surprise
Field Offices
Bureau of Land Management
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
[UTU–27917; UTU–47084; UTU–79134; UTU–
79796; UTU–27918; UTU–79133; UTU–
79795]
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of
Terminated Oil and Gas Leases, Utah
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: In accordance with Title IV of
the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act (Pub. L. 97–451),
Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation timely
filed a petition for reinstatement of oil
and gas leases UTU27917, UTU27918,
UTU47084, UTU79133, UTU79134,
UTU79795, and UTU79796, for lands in
Summit and San Juan County, Utah, and
it was accompanied by all required
rentals and royalties accruing from
October 1, 2008, the date of termination.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kent
Hoffman, Deputy State Director,
Division of Lands and Minerals at (801)
539–4080.
The
Lessee has agreed to new lease terms for
rentals and royalties at rates of $5 and
$10 per acre and 162⁄3 percent,
respectively. The $500 administrative
fee for the leases has been paid and the
lessee has reimbursed the Bureau of
Land Management for the cost of
publishing this notice.
Having met all the requirements for
reinstatement of the leases as set out in
Section 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral
Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), the
Bureau of Land Management is
proposing to reinstate the leases,
effective October 1, 2008, subject to the
original terms and conditions of the
leases and the increased rental and
royalty rates cited above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: December 11, 2008.
Kent Hoffman,
Deputy State Director, Division of Lands and
Minerals.
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Bureau of Land Management.
Notice of availability.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act (FLPMA), and the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
policies, the BLM announces the
availability of the Records of Decision
(RODs) for the Sage Steppe Ecosystem
Restoration Strategy for the Alturas,
Eagle Lake, and Surprise Field Offices.
The RODs constitute the final decisions
of the BLM and make the Sage Steppe
Ecosystem Restoration Strategy effective
immediately.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the RODs are
available at the following locations:
Alturas Field Office, Bureau of Land
Management, 708 West 12th Street,
Alturas, CA 96101; Eagle Lake Field
Office 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville,
CA 96130; and Surprise Field Office,
602 Cressler Street, Cedarville, CA
96104. The RODs are also available on
the internet at https://www.blm.gov/ca/
st/en/prog/planning.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information contact Jeff Fontana,
Public Affairs Officer, Bureau of Land
Management, 2950 Riverside Dr.,
Susanville, CA 96130, telephone (530)
257–0456.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: One of the
most significant factors affecting the
health, diversity and productivity of
public lands in the region is the rapid
expansion and encroachment of western
juniper into the sagebrush steppe
ecosystem. Western juniper has
significantly increased in density and
distribution since the late 1800’s and if
left unchecked can have significant
impacts on soil resources, plant
community structure and composition,
water and nutrient cycles, and wildlife
habitat. In order to address this
ecosystem management issue across
jurisdictional boundaries, the BLM
joined forces with the United States
Forest Service (USFS) and county
governments to develop a
comprehensive vegetation management
strategy across a planning area that
encompasses 6.5 million acres of public
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WO-260-09-1060-00-24 1A]
Call for Nominations for the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Call for
Nominations.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to solicit public nominations
for three members to the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The Board
provides advice concerning management, protection and control of wild
free-roaming horses and burros on the public lands administered by the
Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, and
the Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Service.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted to the address listed below no
later than February 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: National Wild Horse and Burro Program, Bureau of Land
Management, Department of the Interior, P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada
89520-0006, Attn: Ramona Delorme; Fax 775-861-6618.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Glenn, Division Chief, Wild Horse
and Burro Program, (202) 452-5073. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may contact Ramona Delorme
at any time by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-
877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations for a term of three years are
needed to represent the following categories of interest:
Wildlife Management
Humane Advocacy
Livestock Management
Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to
serve on the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. Individuals may also
nominate themselves for Board membership. All nomination letters/or
resumes should include the following:
1. Which positions are you interested in being considered for:
2. Nominee's Full Name:
3. Business Address and Phone: (include e-mail address).
4. Home Address and Phone: (include e-mail address).
5. Present Occupation/Title:
6. Education: (colleges, degrees, major field of study):
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7. Career Highlights: Significant related experience, civic and
professional activities, elected offices (included prior advisory
committee experience or career achievements related to the interest to
be represented) Attach additional pages, as necessary.
8. Qualifications: Education, training and experience that qualify
you to serve on the Board.
9. Experience or knowledge of wild horse and burro management and
the issues facing the Bureau of Land Management:
10. Experience or knowledge of horses or burros: (Equine health,
training and management)
11. Experience in working with disparate groups to achieve
collaborative solutions: (e.g., civic organizations, planning
commissions, school boards)
12. Indicate any BLM permits, leases or licenses that you hold:
13. Attach or have Letters of References sent from Special
Interests or Organizations you may represent. Also letters of
endorsement from business associates, friends, coworkers, local State
and/or Federal government or members of Congress if applicable.
The above information is critical in determining selection and will
influence the appointments.
As appropriate, certain Board members may be appointed as Special
Government Employees. Special Government Employees serve on the board
without compensation, and are subject to financial disclosure
requirements in the Ethics in Government Act and 5 CFR 2634.
Nominations are to be sent to the address listed under ADDRESSES,
above.
Each nominee will be considered for selection according to their
ability to represent their designated constituency, analyze and
interpret data and information, evaluate programs, identify problems,
work collaboratively in seeking solutions and formulate and recommend
corrective actions. Pursuant to section 7 of the Wild Free-Roaming
Horses and Burros Act, Members of the Board cannot be employed by
either Federal or State Government. Members will serve without salary,
but will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses at current
rates for Government employees. The Board will meet no less than two
times annually. The Director, Bureau of Land Management may call
additional meetings in connection with special needs for advice.
Edwin L. Roberson,
Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning.
[FR Doc. E8-30072 Filed 12-17-08; 8:45 am]
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