Notice of Public Meeting, North Slope Science Initiative, Science Technical Advisory Panel, Alaska, 29514-29515 [E9-14560]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 29514 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 118 / Monday, June 22, 2009 / Notices As under Alternative A, we would continue to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, but there would be no additional active cultural resources management. Cooperation with the Muscogee Creek Nation in management and protection of Traditional Cultural Properties would continue. Additionally, within 10 years of CCP approval, a Phase I cultural resources survey of the refuge would be implemented, and within 15 years of CCP approval, the refuge would develop and begin to implement an Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan. A law enforcement officer would be added for Bond Swamp NWR, working 2,080 hours per year in boundary work, public safety, and cultural resources identification and protection. This would be in addition to the same tasks as identified under Alternative A— patrols, trespass and cultural resources enforcement, and hunting/fishing compliance checks. For the duration of the CCP, we would cooperate with State and local government agencies and nongovernmental organizations to characterize status of refuge waters and fish species with regard to environmental contamination issues, such as presence and levels of toxins. Fish consumption advisories would be posted as appropriate. With regard to hydrologic function, as under Alternative A, input to the Service’s Ecological Services Office in Athens, Georgia, on Section 404 permit applications would continue to be provided. Additionally, communication with the Ecological Services Office would be improved to provide more effective input and to safeguard the refuge’s interests. Partnerships and funding would be pursued to obtain a North American Wetland Conservation Act grant through the ACJV to increase land acquisition within the refuge boundary. Within 3 years of CCP approval, a Visitor Services Plan would be prepared and implemented to provide overall management guidance for public use on the refuge. We would work with State and county partners to improve directional signage, kiosks, and parking lots. Within the 15-year life of the CCP, access on the east side would be improved by working with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to install turning lanes at entrances, improve Stone Creek Road, and provide boat and canoe/kayak access to Stone Creek. Vehicular access on the west side of the refuge would be opened by locating a right-of-way. We also would work with the Georgia Department of VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:55 Jun 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 Natural Resources to locate a boat ramp along the Ocmulgee River. The priority public recreational uses of the National Wildlife Refuge System would continue at Bond Swamp NWR under Alternative C. Within 5 years of settlement of a lawsuit against the Service, which is now being litigated, we would maintain or expand existing hunts and add small game, wild turkey, and waterfowl hunts. The west side of the refuge would be opened to hunting, once access is provided. Within 3–5 years of CCP approval, fishing opportunities would be improved through increased access on the east and west sides of the refuge. At primary parking and boat launch areas, health advisories related to consuming fish would be posted. We would work with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to consider methods for controlling flathead catfish. Within 10 years of CCP approval, a canoe trail on Stone Creek would be developed, the viewshed at the Brown’s Mount overlook would be improved, and a boardwalk along Stone Creek would be developed. In cooperation with partners, an educational program would be developed and implemented that would provide an understanding and appreciation of the refuge’s ecology and historic and present human influence on the region’s ecosystems. A full-time park ranger would be added to manage the program. We would identify potential outreach events and decide which could provide the greatest return on investment, limiting participation to those events only. As time allows, programs would be presented to local groups (e.g., civic, library, garden clubs, and schools). The refuge operations specialist and park ranger would be reinstated; a law enforcement officer, a forestry technician, and an engineering equipment operator would be added. In addition to partnerships with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Forestry Commission, and the Muscogee Creek Nation, as under Alternative A, we would actively participate with local partnerships in resource conservation and land planning, such as Ocmulgee Heritage Greenway, and cooperate with non-governmental organizations and other organizations. Within 15 years of CCP approval, we would plan and construct an office and maintenance yard east of State Route 23. Equipment, such as a tractor, backhoe, 5 trucks, a johnboat with motor, 1 four-wheeler, and trailer, would be acquired. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Next Step After the comment period ends, we will analyze the comments and address them. 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: May 17,2009. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E9–14567 Filed 6–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLAK910000 L13100000.DB0000 LXSINSSI0000] Notice of Public Meeting, North Slope Science Initiative, Science Technical Advisory Panel, Alaska AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, North Slope Science Initiative, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) Science Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) will meet as indicated below: DATES: The meeting will be held July 9 and 10, 2009, in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. On July 9, 2009, the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the Arctic Caribou Inn, Ltd. Public comments will begin at 4 p.m. On July 10, 2009, the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the same location, and will adjourn at 11:45 a.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John F. Payne, Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative; c/o Bureau of Land Management, AK–910; 222 W. Seventh Avenue, #13; Anchorage, AK 99513; phone 907–271–3431 or e-mail john_f_payne@blm.gov. E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 118 / Monday, June 22, 2009 / Notices The NSSI STAP provides advice and recommendations to the NSSI Oversight Group regarding priority needs for management decisions across the North Slope of Alaska. These priority needs may include recommendations on inventory, monitoring, and research activities that lead to informed land management decisions. The topics to be discussed at the meeting include: • Emerging issues summary from the STAP; • Update on the project tracking system; • Update on the project database; • NSSI priority issues and projects; • Other topics the Oversight Group or STAP may raise. All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the Science Technical Advisory Panel through the Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative. Each formal meeting will also have time allotted for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, transportation, or other reasonable accommodations, should contact the Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 15, 2009. Thomas P. Lonnie, Alaska State Director. [FR Doc. E9–14560 Filed 6–19–09; 8:45 am] DATES: The public meeting of the Advisory Commission will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Eastern). The Commission will meet jointly with the Flight 93 Memorial Task Force. Location: The meeting will be held at the Somerset County Courthouse, Court Room #1, located at 111 E. Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501. National Park Service Flight 93 National Memorial Advisory Commission National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of August 1, 2009 Meeting. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the date of the August 1, 2009 meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:55 Jun 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202–371–6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by July 7, 2009. J. Paul Loether, Chief, National Register of Historic Places/ National Historic Landmarks Program. Agenda ARIZONA The August 1, 2009 joint Commission and Task Force meeting will consist of: 1. Opening of Meeting and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approval of Commission Minutes from February 7, 2009. 3. Reports from the Flight 93 Memorial Task Force and National Park Service. 4. Old Business. 5. New Business. 6. Public Comments. 7. Closing Remarks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanne M. Hanley, Superintendent, Flight 93 National Memorial, 109 West Main Street, Somerset, PA 15501. 814.443.4557. Maricopa County SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public. Any member of the public may file with the Commission a written statement concerning agenda items. Address all statements to: Flight 93 Advisory Commission, 109 West Main Street, Somerset, PA 15501. Dated: June 2, 2009. Joanne M. Hanley, Superintendent, Flight 93 National Memorial. [FR Doc. E9–13882 Filed 6–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–25–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before June 6, 2009. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Arizona State Hospital Building, 2500 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 09000510 Southern Pacific Railroad Locomotive No. SP 2562 and Tender No. 8365, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler, 09000511 Mohave County John Osterman Gas Station, 888 US 66, Peach Springs, 09000543 Peach Springs Trading Post (Boundary Increase), 865 US 66, Peach Springs, 09000542 ARKANSAS Fulton County Mammoth Spring Dam and Lake, 17 US 63 N., Mammoth Spring, 09000512 Pulaski County Federal Reserve Bank Building (Boundary Increase), (Thompson, Charles L., Design Collection TR) 123 W. 3rd St., Little Rock, 09000513 Sebastian County Hartford Commercial Historic District, Buildings on the E. side of Broadway St. from 12 N. Broadway to 106 S. Broadway, Hartford, 09000514 CALIFORNIA Los Angeles County Killingsworth, Brady, & Smith, 3827–3837 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, 09000515 IOWA BILLING CODE 1310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 29515 Sfmt 4703 Winneshiek County Big Stone Mills, (Flour Milling in Iowa MPS) 113 N. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 118 (Monday, June 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29514-29515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14560]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLAK910000 L13100000.DB0000 LXSINSSI0000]


Notice of Public Meeting, North Slope Science Initiative, Science 
Technical Advisory Panel, Alaska

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, North Slope Science Initiative, 
Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
(FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. 
Department of the Interior, North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) 
Science Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) will meet as indicated below:

DATES: The meeting will be held July 9 and 10, 2009, in Prudhoe Bay, 
Alaska. On July 9, 2009, the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the Arctic 
Caribou Inn, Ltd. Public comments will begin at 4 p.m. On July 10, 
2009, the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the same location, and 
will adjourn at 11:45 a.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John F. Payne, Executive Director, 
North Slope Science Initiative; c/o Bureau of Land Management, AK-910; 
222 W. Seventh Avenue, 13; Anchorage, AK 99513; phone 907-271-
3431 or e-mail john_f_payne@blm.gov.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NSSI STAP provides advice and 
recommendations to the NSSI Oversight Group regarding priority needs 
for management decisions across the North Slope of Alaska. These 
priority needs may include recommendations on inventory, monitoring, 
and research activities that lead to informed land management 
decisions. The topics to be discussed at the meeting include:
     Emerging issues summary from the STAP;
     Update on the project tracking system;
     Update on the project database;
     NSSI priority issues and projects;
     Other topics the Oversight Group or STAP may raise.
    All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written 
comments to the Science Technical Advisory Panel through the Executive 
Director, North Slope Science Initiative. Each formal meeting will also 
have time allotted for hearing public comments. Depending on the number 
of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for 
individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend 
and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, 
transportation, or other reasonable accommodations, should contact the 
Executive Director, North Slope Science Initiative.
    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.

    Dated: June 15, 2009.
Thomas P. Lonnie,
Alaska State Director.
[FR Doc. E9-14560 Filed 6-19-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1310-JA-P
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