Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting, 43721-43722 [E9-20675]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 165 / Thursday, August 27, 2009 / Notices quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of Government information disseminated to the public. Our Information Quality Guidelines were published in the Federal Register on November 13, 2002 (67 FR 68882). The amendments addressed in this notice reflect OSM organizational changes, by making appropriate changes in OSM contact information. Our amendments make no other substantive changes in our guidelines; however, they make other minor technical and editing corrections. As noted above, the corrected guidelines are available on the OSM Internet Web site at: https:// www.osmre.gov/guidance/ osm_info_quality.shtm. Dated: July 28, 2009. Glenda H. Owens Acting Director. [FR Doc. E9–20676 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO–260–09–1060–XQ–24 1A] Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, free-roaming horses and burros on the Nation’s public lands. DATES: The Advisory Board will meet Monday, September 28, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time. This will be a one day meeting. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Board will meet in Arlington, Virginia at the Hyatt Arlington, 1325 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209. Their phone number for reservations is 1–800–233– 1234. Written comments pertaining to the Advisory Board meeting should be sent to: Bureau of Land Management, National Wild Horse and Burro Program, WO–260, Attention: Ramona DeLorme, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Reno, Nevada 89502–7147. Submit written comments pertaining to the Advisory Board meeting no later than close of business September 23, 2009. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access and filing address. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:19 Aug 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 43721 II. Public Comment Procedures point in the agenda. This opportunity is anticipated to occur at 3 p.m., local time. Persons wishing to make statements should register with the BLM by noon on September 28, 2009 at the meeting location. Depending on the number of speakers, the Advisory Board may limit the length of presentations. At previous meetings, presentations have been limited to three minutes in length. Speakers should address the specific wild horse and burro-related topics listed on the agenda. Speakers must submit a written copy of their statement to the address listed in the ADDRESSES section or bring a written copy to the meeting. Participation in the Advisory Board meeting is not a prerequisite for submission of written comments. The BLM invites written comments from all interested parties. Your written comments should be specific and explain the reason for any recommendation. The BLM appreciates any and all comments, but those most useful and likely to influence decisions on management and protection of wild horses and burros are those that are either supported by quantitative information or studies or those that include citations to and analysis of applicable laws and regulations. Except for comments provided in electronic format, speakers should submit two copies of their written comments where feasible. The BLM will not necessarily consider comments received after the time indicated under the DATES section or at locations other than that listed in the ADDRESSES section. In the event there is a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for a copy of your comments, the BLM will make them available in their entirety, including your name and address. 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. The BLM will release all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, in their entirety, including names and addresses. Members of the public may make oral statements to the Advisory Board on September 28, 2009 at the appropriate Electronic Access and Filing Address Speakers may transmit comments electronically via the Internet to: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ramona DeLorme, Wild Horse and Burro Administrative Assistant, at 775– 861- 6583. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may reach Ms. DeLorme at any time by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Meeting Under the authority of 43 CFR part 1784, the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board advises the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of the BLM, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Chief of the Forest Service, on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, free-roaming horses and burros on the Nation’s public lands. The tentative agenda for the meeting is: Monday, September 28, 2009 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) 8 a.m. Call to Order & Introductions: 8:15 a.m. Old Business: Update Pending Litigation 8:45 a.m. Program Updates: Gathers Adoptions Facilities Forest Service Update Break (9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.) 9:45 a.m. Program Updates (continued): Program Accomplishments Lunch (11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.) 1 p.m. New Business: Break (2:45 p.m.–3 p.m.) 3 p.m. Public Comments 4 p.m. Board Recommendations 4:45 p.m. Recap/Summary/Next Meeting/Date/Site 5 p.m. Adjourn The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. An individual with a disability needing an auxiliary aid or service to participate in the meeting, such as an interpreting service, assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format, must notify the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT two weeks before the scheduled meeting date. Although the BLM will attempt to meet a request received after that date, the requested auxiliary aid or service may not be available because of insufficient time to arrange it. The Federal Advisory Committee Management Regulations [41 CFR 101– 6.1015(b),] require BLM to publish in the Federal Register notice of a meeting 15 days prior to the meeting date. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 43722 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 165 / Thursday, August 27, 2009 / Notices ramona_delorme@blm.gov. Please include the identifier ‘‘WH&B’’ in the subject of your message and your name and address in the body of your message. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Dated August 20, 2009. Edwin L. Roberson, Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning. [FR Doc. E9–20675 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Federally Threatened Coastal California Gnatcatcher in Connection With the Jamacha Road 36-Inch Pipeline Construction Project (CIP P2009) in San Diego County, CA BILLING CODE 4310–84–P Bureau of Land Management [LLORW00000 L12200000.AL0000; GP9– 0335] Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below. DATES: September 24–25, 2009. The meeting will be open to the public. It will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. on September 24, and begin at 8 p.m. and end at 12 p.m. on September 25. The meeting will be held at The Nature Conservancy Whisper Lake facility, which is approximately 25 miles southwest of Coulee City, WA. Topics of discussion will include special status species, grazing management, and resource management planning. If members of the public are interested in participating, please call the Spokane District Office at (509) 536–1200 for details. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BLM Spokane District, 1103 N. Fancher Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99212, or call (509) 536–1200. Dated: August 21, 2009. Sally Sovey, Acting District Manager. [FR Doc. E9–20661 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:19 Aug 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 [FWS–R8–ES–2009–N177; 81430–1112– 0000–F2] AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACTION: Fish and Wildlife Service SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the Otay Water District (OWD) for a 5-year incidental take permit for one covered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. The application addresses the potential for ‘‘take’’ of the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) associated with the construction of a 36-inch pipeline (OWD CIP P2009) along Jamacha Road in the City of El Cajon and unincorporated community of Rancho San Diego in the County of San Diego, California. A habitat conservation program (HCP) to mitigate for the project activities would be implemented by OWD. We are requesting comments on the HCP and our preliminary determination that the proposed plan qualifies as a ‘‘low-effect’’ Habitat Conservation Plan, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is discussed in the Environmental Action Statement and Low Effect Screening Form (Screening Form), which is also available for public review. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by September 28, 2009. ADDRESSES: Send comments by U.S. mail to Jim Bartel, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, 6010 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92011, or by fax to (760) 431–5901. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Goebel, Assistant Field Supervisor, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES); telephone (760) 431–9440, extension 296. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have received an application from OWD for an incidental take permit for the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 californica) (gnatcatcher). A conservation program to mitigate for the project activities would be implemented by OWD as described in the Habitat Conservation Plan for the Federally Threatened Coastal California Gnatcatcher in Connection with the Jamacha Road 36-inch Pipeline Construction Project (CIP P2009) in San Diego County, California (HCP), July, 2009. This species is referred to as the ‘‘gnatcatcher’’ in the proposed HCP. We are requesting comments on the HCP and our preliminary determination that the proposed plan qualifies as a ‘‘low-effect’’ Habitat Conservation Plan, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is discussed in the Screening Form. Availability of Documents Individuals wishing copies of the proposed HCP and Screening Form, which includes the Environmental Action Statement, should immediately contact us by telephone at (760) 431– 9440 or by letter to the Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES). Copies of the proposed HCP and Screening Form also are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same office. Background Section 9 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and its implementing Federal regulations prohibit the take of animal species listed as endangered or threatened. Take is defined under the Act as follows: To harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect listed animal species, or to attempt to engage in such conduct (16 U.S.C. 1538). However, under section 10(a) of the Act, we may issue permits to authorize incidental take of listed species. ‘‘Incidental take’’ is defined by the Act as take that is incidental to, and not the purpose of, carrying out an otherwise lawful activity. Regulations governing incidental take permits for threatened and endangered species, respectively, are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (October 1, 2006, 50 CFR 17.22) and (October 1, 2001, 50 CFR 17.32). OWD is seeking a permit for take of the gnatcatcher. The current known range of the gnatcatcher extends from the coastal slopes in southern California, from southern Ventura southward through Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties into Baja California, Mexico, to approximately 30 degrees North latitude near El Rosario. E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20675]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WO-260-09-1060-XQ-24 1A]


Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that the Wild 
Horse and Burro Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on matters 
pertaining to management and protection of wild, free-roaming horses 
and burros on the Nation's public lands.

DATES: The Advisory Board will meet Monday, September 28, 2009 from 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m., local time. This will be a one day meeting.

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Board will meet in Arlington, Virginia at the 
Hyatt Arlington, 1325 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209. 
Their phone number for reservations is 1-800-233-1234.
    Written comments pertaining to the Advisory Board meeting should be 
sent to: Bureau of Land Management, National Wild Horse and Burro 
Program, WO-260, Attention: Ramona DeLorme, 1340 Financial Boulevard, 
Reno, Nevada 89502-7147. Submit written comments pertaining to the 
Advisory Board meeting no later than close of business September 23, 
2009. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access 
and filing address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ramona DeLorme, Wild Horse and Burro 
Administrative Assistant, at 775-861- 6583. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may reach Ms. DeLorme at 
any time by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-
8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Meeting

    Under the authority of 43 CFR part 1784, the Wild Horse and Burro 
Advisory Board advises the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of 
the BLM, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Chief of the Forest 
Service, on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, 
free-roaming horses and burros on the Nation's public lands. The 
tentative agenda for the meeting is:

Monday, September 28, 2009 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)

8 a.m. Call to Order & Introductions:
8:15 a.m. Old Business:
    Update Pending Litigation
8:45 a.m. Program Updates:
    Gathers
    Adoptions
    Facilities
    Forest Service Update
Break (9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.)
9:45 a.m. Program Updates (continued):
    Program Accomplishments
Lunch (11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.)
1 p.m. New Business:
Break (2:45 p.m.-3 p.m.)
3 p.m. Public Comments
4 p.m. Board Recommendations
4:45 p.m. Recap/Summary/Next Meeting/Date/Site
5 p.m. Adjourn
    The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. An 
individual with a disability needing an auxiliary aid or service to 
participate in the meeting, such as an interpreting service, assistive 
listening device, or materials in an alternate format, must notify the 
person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT two weeks before 
the scheduled meeting date. Although the BLM will attempt to meet a 
request received after that date, the requested auxiliary aid or 
service may not be available because of insufficient time to arrange 
it.
    The Federal Advisory Committee Management Regulations [41 CFR 101-
6.1015(b),] require BLM to publish in the Federal Register notice of a 
meeting 15 days prior to the meeting date.

II. Public Comment Procedures

    Members of the public may make oral statements to the Advisory 
Board on September 28, 2009 at the appropriate point in the agenda. 
This opportunity is anticipated to occur at 3 p.m., local time. Persons 
wishing to make statements should register with the BLM by noon on 
September 28, 2009 at the meeting location. Depending on the number of 
speakers, the Advisory Board may limit the length of presentations. At 
previous meetings, presentations have been limited to three minutes in 
length. Speakers should address the specific wild horse and burro-
related topics listed on the agenda. Speakers must submit a written 
copy of their statement to the address listed in the ADDRESSES section 
or bring a written copy to the meeting.
    Participation in the Advisory Board meeting is not a prerequisite 
for submission of written comments. The BLM invites written comments 
from all interested parties. Your written comments should be specific 
and explain the reason for any recommendation. The BLM appreciates any 
and all comments, but those most useful and likely to influence 
decisions on management and protection of wild horses and burros are 
those that are either supported by quantitative information or studies 
or those that include citations to and analysis of applicable laws and 
regulations. Except for comments provided in electronic format, 
speakers should submit two copies of their written comments where 
feasible. The BLM will not necessarily consider comments received after 
the time indicated under the DATES section or at locations other than 
that listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    In the event there is a request under the Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA) for a copy of your comments, the BLM will make them 
available in their entirety, including your name and address. 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. The BLM will 
release all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from 
individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of 
organizations or businesses, in their entirety, including names and 
addresses.

Electronic Access and Filing Address

    Speakers may transmit comments electronically via the Internet to:

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ramona_delorme@blm.gov. Please include the identifier ``WH&B'' in the 
subject of your message and your name and address in the body of your 
message.

    Dated August 20, 2009.
Edwin L. Roberson,
Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning.
[FR Doc. E9-20675 Filed 8-26-09; 8:45 am]
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