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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R4–R–2013–N104;
FXRS12650400000S3–123–FF04R02000]
Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife
Refuge, Sharkey County, MS; and Holt
Collier National Wildlife Refuge in
Washington County, MS
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a
comprehensive conservation plan and
environmental assessment; request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
We, the Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service), intend to prepare a
comprehensive conservation plan (CCP)
and associated National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) documents for
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Theodore Roosevelt and Holt Collier
National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). We
provide this notice in compliance with
our CCP policy to advise other Federal
and State agencies, Native-American
tribes, and the public of our intentions,
and to obtain suggestions and
information on the scope of issues to
consider in the planning process.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we
must receive your written comments by
August 29, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
questions, and requests for information
to: Justin Sexton, Refuge Manager,
Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge, 595
Yazoo Refuge Road, Hollandale, MS
38748.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr.
Justin Sexton, at 662/839–2638
(telephone); or you may email Mr.
Sexton at, Justin_Sexton@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Introduction
With this notice, we initiate our
process for developing a CCP for
Theodore Roosevelt and Holt Collier
NWRs in Sharkey and Washington
Counties, MS. This notice complies
with our CCP policy to: (1) Advise other
Federal and State agencies, NativeAmerican tribes, and the public of our
intention to conduct detailed planning
on this refuge; and (2) obtain
suggestions and information on the
scope of issues to consider in the
environmental document and during
development of the CCP.
Background
The CCP Process
The National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C.
668dd–668ee) (Administration Act), as
amended by the National Wildlife
Refuge System Improvement Act of
1997, requires us to develop a CCP for
each national wildlife refuge. The
purpose for 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, wildlife
photography, and environmental
education and interpretation. We will
review and update the CCP at least
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every 15 years in accordance with the
Administration Act.
Each unit of the National Wildlife
Refuge System was established for
specific purposes. We use these
purposes as the foundation for
developing and prioritizing the
management goals and objectives for
each refuge within the National Wildlife
Refuge System mission, and to
determine how the public can use each
refuge. The planning process is a way
for us and the public to evaluate
management goals and objectives for the
best possible conservation approach to
this important wildlife habitat, while
providing for wildlife-dependent
recreation opportunities that are
compatible with the refuge’s
establishing purposes and the mission
of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Our CCP process provides
participation opportunities for Tribal,
State, and local governments; agencies;
organizations; and the public. We
encourage input in the form of issues,
concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the
future management of Theodore
Roosevelt and Holt Collier NWRs.
We will conduct the environmental
review of this project in accordance
with the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as
amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.); NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1500–
1508); other appropriate Federal laws
and regulations; and our policies and
procedures for compliance with those
laws and regulations.
Both refuges were created ‘‘for
conservation purposes’’ (7 U.S.C. 2002).
The legislative authority for Holt Collier
National Wildlife Refuge also comes
from the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act (16 U.S.C. 661–667e). This refuge
consists of approximately 1,439 acres of
former Farmers Home Administration
(now known as the Farm Service
Agency) lands in Washington County.
Holt Collier NWR is located near
Darlove, MS. The refuge is open yearround for wildlife-related activities such
as hunting, wildlife observation, and
nature photography. The refuge habitat,
formerly consisting of agricultural
lands, has been nearly reforested to
bottomland hardwoods.
Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife
Refuge is in Sharkey County. To date,
870 acres have been purchased in feetitle. The habitat consists of: Former,
native bottomland hardwoods planted
to trees; farmlands; and open water. The
refuge is not open to the public. There
are no public facilities on either of these
refuges.
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I. Public Comment Procedures
Before including your address, phone
number, email 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.
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Authority
This notice is published under the
authority of the National Wildlife
Refuge System Improvement Act of
1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.).
Dated: June 14, 2013.
Mike Oetker,
Deputy Regional Director.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–HQ–IA–2013–N173;
FXIA16710900000P5–123–FF09A30000]
Endangered Species; Receipt of
Applications for Permit
AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
Notice of receipt of applications
for permit.
ACTION:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species. With some
exceptions, the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) prohibits activities with listed
species unless Federal authorization is
acquired that allows such activities.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments or
requests for documents on or before
August 29, 2013.
DATES:
Brenda Tapia, Division of
Management Authority, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax
Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203;
fax (703) 358–2280; or email
DMAFR@fws.gov.
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ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104
(telephone); (703) 358–2280 (fax);
DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
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B. May I review comments submitted by
others?
Comments, including names and
street addresses of respondents, will be
available for public review at the street
address listed under ADDRESSES. The
public may review documents and other
information applicants have sent in
support of the application unless our
allowing viewing would violate the
Privacy Act or Freedom of Information
Act. Before including your address,
phone number, email 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.
II. Background
To help us carry out our conservation
responsibilities for affected species, and
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in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along
with Executive Order 13576,
‘‘Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and
Accountable Government,’’ and the
President’s Memorandum for the Heads
of Executive Departments and Agencies
of January 21, 2009—Transparency and
Open Government (74 FR 4685; January
26, 2009), which call on all Federal
agencies to promote openness and
transparency in Government by
disclosing information to the public, we
invite public comment on these permit
applications before final action is taken.
III. Permit Applications
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Association for the
Conservation of Threatened Parrots,
Inc., Palm City, FL; PRT–01604B
The applicant requests a permit to
export five male and four female
captive-born St. Vincent Parrots
(Amazona guildingii) for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species thorough propagation, to Verein
zur Erhaltung bedrohter Papageien e.V.
(ACTP), in Schoneiche, Germany.
Applicant: Feld Entertainment, Inc.,
Vienna, VA; PRT–08059B
The applicant requests a permit to
export biological samples of Asian
elephants (Elephas maximus) to the
African Lion Safari, Ontario, Canada, for
the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species thorough
propagation. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis,
MO; PRT–06587B
The applicant requests a permit to
export hair samples from captive bred
Somali wild ass (Equus africanus
somalicus) and Grevy’s zebra (Equus
grevyi) for the purpose of enhancement
of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Joel Owens, Rosenberg, TX;
PRT–11914B
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah),
from the captive herd maintained at
their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers
activities over a 5-year period.
Multiple Applicants
The following applicants each request
a permit to import the sport-hunted
trophy of one male bontebok
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R4-R-2013-N104; FXRS12650400000S3-123-FF04R02000]
Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge, Sharkey County, MS;
and Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, MS
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan
and environmental assessment; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare
a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for Theodore Roosevelt and
Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). We provide this notice
in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other Federal and State
agencies, Native-American tribes, and the public of our intentions, and
to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to
consider in the planning process.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments
by August 29, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, questions, and requests for
information to: Justin Sexton, Refuge Manager, Yazoo National Wildlife
Refuge, 595 Yazoo Refuge Road, Hollandale, MS 38748.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Justin Sexton, at 662/839-2638
(telephone); or you may email Mr. Sexton at, Justin_Sexton@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Introduction
With this notice, we initiate our process for developing a CCP for
Theodore Roosevelt and Holt Collier NWRs in Sharkey and Washington
Counties, MS. This notice complies with our CCP policy to: (1) Advise
other Federal and State agencies, Native-American tribes, and the
public of our intention to conduct detailed planning on this refuge;
and (2) obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to
consider in the environmental document and during development of the
CCP.
Background
The CCP Process
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16
U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) (Administration Act), as amended by the National
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, requires us to develop
a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose for 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, wildlife photography, and
environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update
the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the Administration
Act.
Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System was established
for specific purposes. We use these purposes as the foundation for
developing and prioritizing the management goals and objectives for
each refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to
determine how the public can use each refuge. The planning process is a
way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives
for the best possible conservation approach to this important wildlife
habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation
opportunities that are compatible with the refuge's establishing
purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Our CCP process provides participation opportunities for Tribal,
State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public.
We encourage input in the form of issues, concerns, ideas, and
suggestions for the future management of Theodore Roosevelt and Holt
Collier NWRs.
We will conduct the environmental review of this project in
accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); NEPA
regulations (40 CFR 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws and
regulations; and our policies and procedures for compliance with those
laws and regulations.
Both refuges were created ``for conservation purposes'' (7 U.S.C.
2002). The legislative authority for Holt Collier National Wildlife
Refuge also comes from the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16
U.S.C. 661-667e). This refuge consists of approximately 1,439 acres of
former Farmers Home Administration (now known as the Farm Service
Agency) lands in Washington County. Holt Collier NWR is located near
Darlove, MS. The refuge is open year-round for wildlife-related
activities such as hunting, wildlife observation, and nature
photography. The refuge habitat, formerly consisting of agricultural
lands, has been nearly reforested to bottomland hardwoods.
Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge is in Sharkey County.
To date, 870 acres have been purchased in fee-title. The habitat
consists of: Former, native bottomland hardwoods planted to trees;
farmlands; and open water. The refuge is not open to the public. There
are no public facilities on either of these refuges.
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Public Availability and Comments
Before including your address, phone number, email 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 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et
seq.).
Dated: June 14, 2013.
Mike Oetker,
Deputy Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-18231 Filed 7-29-13; 8:45 am]
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