San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano Counties, CA, 39702-39703 [2010-16867]

Download as PDF 39702 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 132 / Monday, July 12, 2010 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract In 2008, the USGS’s Land Remote Sensing (LRS) Program initiated a study to determine the users, uses, and benefits of Landsat imagery. Before that study, there had been very limited assessments of the users of this imagery to better understand the uses and benefits; the last comprehensive evaluation of the benefits of Landsat was completed over 30 years ago. The current information collection (1028– 0091) provided up-to-date information about the current users and uses of Landsat imagery, as well as the benefits derived from the availability of the imagery. We are proposing revisions to the existing collection that will allow us to focus specifically on Landsat users where the last collection provided general information from a broader population of moderate resolution imagery users. This revised collection will allow the LRS Program to examine the changes in users, uses and benefits resulting from Landsat imagery now being offered at no cost to the users. This recent policy change has resulted in a dramatic increase in the amount of imagery being requested and distributed directly from USGS. Because of the influx of new users, the LRS Program would like to know if the needs of the new users are similar or different when compared to the current roster of established users. The Program will use the information from this collection to understand if they are currently meeting the needs of their user community. Questions will be asked to determine user characteristics, uses and benefits of Landsat imagery. II. Data OMB Control Number: 1028–0091. Title: Users, Uses, and Benefits of Landsat Satellite Imagery. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Frequency of Collection: One time only. Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: 2500 domestic and international state and local land management officials, and university scientists and researchers. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 2500. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1250. III. Request for Comments We invite comment concerning this IC on: (1) Whether or not the collection of VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:19 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Please note that the comments you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this IC. 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 it will be done. Dated July 2, 1010. Bryant Cramer, Associate Director for Geography. [FR Doc. 2010–16736 Filed 7–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–R–2010–N104; 81640–1265–0000– S3] San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano Counties, CA AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments: draft comprehensive conservation plan/environmental assessment. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Assessment (CCP/EA) for the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge for public review and comment. The CCP/EA, prepared under the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, describes how the Service will manage the Refuge for the next 15 years. Draft compatibility determinations for several existing and proposed public uses are also available for review and public comment with the Draft CCP/EA. PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DATES: Written comments must be received at the address below on or before August 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: For more information on obtaining documents and submitting comments, see ‘‘Review and Comment’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Winnie Chan, Refuge Planner, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, phone (510) 792–0222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee), which amended the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, requires us to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year plan for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and our policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, CCPs identify wildlifedependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, environmental education, and interpretation. We initiated the CCP/EA for the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in July 2006. At that time and throughout the process, we requested, considered, and incorporated public scoping comments in numerous ways. Our public outreach has included a Federal Register notice of intent published on July 26, 2006 (71 FR 42413), one stakeholder meeting, one public meeting, planning updates, and a CCP Web page. We received approximately six scoping comments during the 45-day public comment period. Background The Refuge lies on the northernmost end of the San Francisco Bay Estuary and was formally established in 1970, but lands were not acquired until 1974. The Service owns 1,990 acres and manages 11,200 leased acres within the 23,700-acre acquisition boundary. The Refuge provides large expanses of tidal marsh that protects endangered species, and conserves migratory birds and other wildlife. Alternatives The Draft CCP/EA identifies and evaluates three alternatives for managing San Pablo Bay National E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 132 / Monday, July 12, 2010 / Notices Wildlife Refuge for the next 15 years. The alternative that appears to best meet the Refuge purposes is identified as the preferred alternative. The preferred alternative is identified based on the analysis presented in the Draft CCP/EA, which may be modified following the completion of the public comment period based on comments received from other agencies, Tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, or individuals. Under Alternative A, the no action alternative, we would continue to manage the Refuge as we have in the recent past. Existing tidal restoration activities would continue. The existing hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation opportunities would remain unchanged. Under Alternative B, the Service would develop an inventory and monitoring program; expand tidal restoration and enhancement activities for the benefit of migratory birds, endangered species, and other native wildlife; improve and expand visitor services by developing new public access locations; develop shoreline fishing locations; and provide some additional environmental education programs. Under Alternative C (preferred alternative), the Service would incorporate those developments outlined in Alternative B, but would also emphasize wildlife management by studying population health and developing population goals for wildlife; provide greater interpretive opportunities; and substantially expand the environmental education program. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Review and Comment The Draft CCP/EA will be available for viewing and downloading online at https://www.fws.gov/cno/refuges/ planning/ccp.cfm. Copies of the Draft CCP/EA may also be obtained by writing to the SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Attn: Winnie Chan, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560. Copies of the Draft CCP/EA may also be viewed at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94536; San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Petaluma, CA (call (707) 769–4200 for directions); and John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara, Vallejo, CA 94590. Comments on the Draft CCP/EA should be addressed to: Winnie Chan, SF Bay NWRC, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560. Comments may also be faxed to (510) 792–5828 or sent via e-mail to sfbaynwrc@fws.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:19 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 At the end of the review and comment period for this Draft CCP/EA, the Service will analyze comments and address them in the Final CCP/EA. 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: July 6, 2010. Ken McDermond, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 2010–16867 Filed 7–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 39703 burros, updates on Lakeview and Southeast Oregon Resource Management Plans, the NEPA process, litigation updates, update on the melding of Sage-grouse opportunity map with the State of Oregon version, subgroup reports, and other matters as may reasonably come before the council. The public is welcome to attend all portions of the meeting and may make oral comments to the Council at 1 p.m. on August 3, 2010. Those who verbally address the SEORAC are asked to provide a written statement of their comments or presentation. Unless otherwise approved by the SEORAC Chair, the public comment period will last no longer than 15 minutes, and each speaker may address the SEORAC for a maximum of five minutes. If reasonable accommodation is required, please contact the BLM Vale District Office at (541) 473–6213 as soon as possible. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Donald N. Gonzalez, Vale District Manager. Bureau of Land Management [FR Doc. 2010–16872 Filed 7–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P [LLORV00000.L10200000.DD0000; HAG 10– 0316] Meeting; Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council. Pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (SEORAC) will meet as indicated below: DATES: The SEORAC field trip will begin at 10 a.m. p.d.t. on August 2, 2010. The SEORAC business meeting will begin 8 a.m. p.d.t. on August 3, 2010. ADDRESSES: The field trip will meet at the Burns District Office, 28910 Highway 20 West, Hines, Oregon 97738 at the above time. The business meeting will meet at the Harney County Community Center Conference Room, 484 Broadway, Burns, Oregon 97720. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Wilkening, 100 Oregon Street, Vale, Oregon 97918, (541) 473–6218 or e-mail mark_wilkening@blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The business meeting will take place on August 3, 2010 at the Harney County Community Center Conference Room, 484 Broadway, Burns Oregon, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting may include such topics as update on wild horses & SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Proposed Finding Against Federal Acknowledgment of the Choctaw Nation of Florida Tribe AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of proposed finding. SUMMARY: Pursuant to 25 CFR 83.10(e), notice is hereby given that the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs (AS–IA) proposes to decline to acknowledge that the group known as the ‘‘Choctaw Nation of Florida’’ (CNF), Petitioner #288, c/o Mr. Alfonso James, Jr., Post Office Box 6322, Marianna, Florida, 32447, is an Indian tribe within the meaning of Federal law. This notice is based on an investigation that determined that the petitioner does not meet one of the seven mandatory criteria set forth in 25 CFR Part 83.7, specifically criterion 83.7(e), and therefore does not meet the requirements for a government-togovernment relationship with the United States. DATES: Comments on this proposed finding (PF) are due on or before January 10, 2011. The petitioner then has a minimum of 60 days to respond to those comments. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice for more information about these dates. E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 132 (Monday, July 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16867]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-R-2010-N104; 81640-1265-0000-S3]


San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano 
Counties, CA

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments: draft 
comprehensive conservation plan/environmental assessment.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the 
availability of a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental 
Assessment (CCP/EA) for the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge for 
public review and comment. The CCP/EA, prepared under the National 
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, describes how the 
Service will manage the Refuge for the next 15 years. Draft 
compatibility determinations for several existing and proposed public 
uses are also available for review and public comment with the Draft 
CCP/EA.

DATES: Written comments must be received at the address below on or 
before August 11, 2010.

ADDRESSES: For more information on obtaining documents and submitting 
comments, see ``Review and Comment'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Winnie Chan, Refuge Planner, 9500 
Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, phone (510) 792-0222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), which amended the 
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, requires us 
to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in 
developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year plan for 
achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of 
fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and our 
policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on 
conserving wildlife and their habitats, CCPs identify wildlife-
dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including 
opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and 
photography, environmental education, and interpretation.
    We initiated the CCP/EA for the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife 
Refuge in July 2006. At that time and throughout the process, we 
requested, considered, and incorporated public scoping comments in 
numerous ways. Our public outreach has included a Federal Register 
notice of intent published on July 26, 2006 (71 FR 42413), one 
stakeholder meeting, one public meeting, planning updates, and a CCP 
Web page. We received approximately six scoping comments during the 45-
day public comment period.

Background

    The Refuge lies on the northernmost end of the San Francisco Bay 
Estuary and was formally established in 1970, but lands were not 
acquired until 1974. The Service owns 1,990 acres and manages 11,200 
leased acres within the 23,700-acre acquisition boundary. The Refuge 
provides large expanses of tidal marsh that protects endangered 
species, and conserves migratory birds and other wildlife.

Alternatives

    The Draft CCP/EA identifies and evaluates three alternatives for 
managing San Pablo Bay National

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Wildlife Refuge for the next 15 years. The alternative that appears to 
best meet the Refuge purposes is identified as the preferred 
alternative. The preferred alternative is identified based on the 
analysis presented in the Draft CCP/EA, which may be modified following 
the completion of the public comment period based on comments received 
from other agencies, Tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, 
or individuals.
    Under Alternative A, the no action alternative, we would continue 
to manage the Refuge as we have in the recent past. Existing tidal 
restoration activities would continue. The existing hunting, fishing, 
wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and 
interpretation opportunities would remain unchanged.
    Under Alternative B, the Service would develop an inventory and 
monitoring program; expand tidal restoration and enhancement activities 
for the benefit of migratory birds, endangered species, and other 
native wildlife; improve and expand visitor services by developing new 
public access locations; develop shoreline fishing locations; and 
provide some additional environmental education programs.
    Under Alternative C (preferred alternative), the Service would 
incorporate those developments outlined in Alternative B, but would 
also emphasize wildlife management by studying population health and 
developing population goals for wildlife; provide greater interpretive 
opportunities; and substantially expand the environmental education 
program.

Review and Comment

    The Draft CCP/EA will be available for viewing and downloading 
online at https://www.fws.gov/cno/refuges/planning/ccp.cfm. Copies of 
the Draft CCP/EA may also be obtained by writing to the SF Bay National 
Wildlife Refuge Complex, Attn: Winnie Chan, 9500 Thornton Avenue, 
Newark, CA 94560.
    Copies of the Draft CCP/EA may also be viewed at the San Francisco 
Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 
94536; San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Petaluma, CA (call 
(707) 769-4200 for directions); and John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa 
Clara, Vallejo, CA 94590.
    Comments on the Draft CCP/EA should be addressed to: Winnie Chan, 
SF Bay NWRC, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560. Comments may also 
be faxed to (510) 792-5828 or sent via e-mail to sfbaynwrc@fws.gov.
    At the end of the review and comment period for this Draft CCP/EA, 
the Service will analyze comments and address them in the Final CCP/EA. 
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: July 6, 2010.
Ken McDermond,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2010-16867 Filed 7-9-10; 8:45 am]
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