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Download as PDF 48331 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 155 / Wednesday, August 12, 2015 / Notices alternative B, except we would make a concerted effort to make sure there is water in specific areas to enhance wildlife viewing; this practice could require additional augmentation of water. Visitor services: We would provide for the widest variety of compatible wildlife-dependent recreation. Similar to under alternative B, public access and visitor programs would be expanded, including building a visitor center and refuge complex at either Monte Vista or Alamosa NWR; however, there would be additional trails, viewing blinds, and seasonal auto tour routes provided across the refuge complex. Subsequently, we would increase interpretation and environmental education opportunities and seek more staff, volunteers, and partnerships to support the visitor services program. We would allow for limited fishing access on Alamosa NWR. We would also consider additional commercial uses. Cultural resources, partnerships and refuge complex operations: Our actions would be similar to those under alternative B, except there would be greater emphasis on using students and volunteers to help us survey areas with high potential for cultural resources. We would pursue more outside partnerships and seek to increase staffing and funding to support our refuge complex operations. Wilderness review: This would be the same as that under alternative B; we would recommend protection of about 13,800 acres along the southeastern boundary of Baca NWR. Comments We solicited comments on the draft CCP and draft EIS from August 26, 2014, through October 27, 2014 and accepted them through November 3, 2014. During the comment period we received over 1,000 letters, email, petitions (form letters), or verbal comments, and we thoroughly evaluated them all. Changes to the Final CCP and Final EIS We made the following changes in the final CCP and final EIS from the draft CCP and draft EIS. • Fishing on Alamosa NWR. Under alternative B, we would provide for fishing access along the banks of the Rio Grande just above and below the Chicago dam (fishing from the dam would not be allowed). This was part of broader fishing opportunity element that was considered under alternative D in the draft CCP and draft EIS. Prior to our acquisition of the property near the Chicago dam, the area was popular with local fisherman who fished for game fish like northern pike and carp. When we acquired the property, we closed the access due to concerns of having people fish off the dam. After further review, under alternative B and D, we would use signs, barriers, and increased law enforcement to keep people off the dam and allow an opportunity for bank fishing just above and below the dam. Currently, there are no nesting territories for southwestern willow flycatcher found in this area, but monitoring for these protected birds would continue. Should territories be established in the area, we would institute seasonal closures as needed. Other opportunities for fishing along the Rio Grande could be considered in the future. • For Baca NWR, we modified several trails under alternative B and D to provide for some shorter loops and longer loops. We provided additional clarity on how the public use program would be managed on the refuge. • We also provided additional clarification under the action alternatives about opening Alamosa and Monte Vista NWRs for limited big game hunting and Baca NWR for limited big game and limited small game hunting, making it clearer that we would develop and implement a hunt plan within 1–3 years under all three action alternatives. • Under the objectives for cultural resources, we added information about the importance of oral traditions practiced by Native Americans, and we would reach out to the Tribes regarding their oral traditions and regional knowledge about the history of the San Luis Valley. • To emphasize the importance of water quality and monitoring and the importance of the San Luis Valley as a primary staging area for sandhill cranes from their winter grounds in northern New Mexico and the breeding grounds to the north, we added two new figures to the document: (1) Impaired waters in the San Luis Valley; and (2) Distribution of the Rocky Mountain Population of Greater Sandhill Cranes. We would also initiate a research project to better understand the trends in agricultural practices in the San Luis Valley, including the amount and distribution of small grain production on private lands, the energetic demands of spring migrating cranes, and whether other changes to Monte Vista NWR’s farming program are needed as a result of ongoing drought, climate changes, and changes in State groundwater regulations. • As necessary, we updated maps, corrected errors and provided additional clarification throughout the final CCP and final EIS. Public Availability of Documents In addition to any one method in you can view or obtain documents at the following locations: • Our Web site: https://www.fws.gov/ mountain-prairie/refuges/ refugesUpdate/alm_bac_mtv.php • Public libraries: ADDRESSES, Library Address Alamosa Public Library ............................ Carnegie Public Library ........................... Baca Grande Library ............................... Saguache Public Library ......................... 300 Hunt Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101 .................................................................... 120 Jefferson Street, Monte Vista, CO 81144 .......................................................... 67487 County Road T, Crestone, CO 81131 ........................................................... 702 Pitkin Ave, Saguache, CO 81149 ...................................................................... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Next Steps We will document the final decision in a record of decision, which will be published in the Federal Register after a 30-day ‘‘wait period’’ that begins when EPA announces this final CCP–EIS. For more information, see EPA’s Role in the EIS Process. Dated: August 5, 2015. Matt Hogan, Acting Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2015–19783 Filed 8–11–15; 8:45 am] Phone No. Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–FHC–2015–N145]; [FXFR1334088TWG0W4–123–FF08EACT00] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Trinity River Adaptive Management Working Group; Teleconference Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. 18:16 Aug 11, 2015 Jkt 235001 589–6592 852–3931 256–4100 655–2551 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 (719) (719) (719) (719) PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1 48332 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 155 / Wednesday, August 12, 2015 / Notices Notice. PUBLIC INPUT We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a teleconference for the Trinity River Adaptive Management Working Group (TAMWG). The TAMWG is a Federal advisory committee that affords stakeholders the opportunity to give policy, management, and technical input concerning Trinity River (California) restoration efforts to the Trinity Management Council (TMC). The TMC interprets and recommends policy, coordinates and budget oversight. SUMMARY: Public teleconference call: TAMWG will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Teleconference leader: Joe Polos, Toll free number: 866–715–1246, Participant Pass Code: 8007758, Deadlines: For deadlines on submitting written material, please see ‘‘Public Input’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The teleconference number will be at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office, 1655 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth W. Hadley, Redding Electric Utility, by mail at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001; by telephone at 530–339–7327; or by email at ehadley@ reupower.com or Joseph C. Polos, by mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1655 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521; by telephone at 707–825–5149; or by email at joe_polos@fws.gov. Individuals with a disability may request an accommodation by sending an email to either point of contact. In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., we announce that the TAMWG and the TMC will hold a joint teleconference meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You must contact Elizabeth Hadley FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) no later than If you wish to Submit written information or questions for the TAMWG to consider during the teleconference. August 18, 2015. Interested members of the public may submit relevant information or questions for the TAMWG to consider during the meeting. Written statements must be received by the date above, so that the information may be available to the TAMWG for their consideration prior to this meeting. Written statements must be supplied to Elizabeth Hadley in one of the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, or one electronic copy with a digital signature via email (acceptable file formats are Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, PowerPoint, or rich text file). Registered speakers who wish to expand on their oral statements, or those who wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda, may submit written statements to Elizabeth Hadley up to 7 days after the meeting. Meeting Minutes Summary minutes of the meeting will be maintained by Elizabeth Hadley (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). The draft minutes will be available for public inspection within 14 days after the meeting, and will be posted on the TAMWG Web site at https:// www.fws.gov/arcata. Dated: August 4, 2015. Vina N. Frye, Fish Biologist, Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office, Arcata, California. [FR Doc. 2015–19777 Filed 8–11–15; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Meeting Agenda • FY 2016 Trinity River Restoration Plan budget. The final agenda will be posted on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/arcata. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Aug 11, 2015 Jkt 235001 — Leadership Dialogue — FGDC Report/Geospatial Platform Update — Open Water Data Initiative — 3D Elevation Program — Crowdsourced Geospatial Data — Outreach and Communications — Geospatial Privacy — Landsat The meeting will include an opportunity for public comment during the morning of September 2. Comments may also be submitted to the NGAC in writing. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must register in advance for clearance into the meeting site. Please register by contacting Lucia Foulkes at the Federal Geographic Data Committee (703–648– 4142, lfoulkes@usgs.gov). Registrations are due by August 28. While the meeting will be open to the public, registration is required for entrance to the facility, and seating may be limited due to room capacity. The meeting will be held on September 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on September 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DATES: John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (206– 220–4621). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Background The TAMWG affords stakeholders the opportunity to give policy, management, and technical input concerning Trinity River (California) restoration efforts to the TMC. The TMC interprets and recommends policy, coordinates and reviews management actions, and provides organizational budget oversight. Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. The meeting will be held in Room #201 Instructional East. The NGAC, which is composed of representatives from governmental, private sector, non-profit, and academic organizations, was established to advise the Federal Geographic Data Committee on management of Federal geospatial programs, the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the implementation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–16. Topics to be addressed at the meeting include: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Announcement of National Geospatial Advisory Committee Meeting Meetings of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee are open to the public. Additional information about the NGAC and the meeting are available at www.fgdc.gov/ngac. U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. Kenneth Shaffer, Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee. Geological Survey [GX15EE000101100] AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2015–19817 Filed 8–11–15; 8:45 am] The National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) will meet on September 1–2, 2015 at the National Conservation Training Center, 698 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 155 (Wednesday, August 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48331-48332]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19777]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-FHC-2015-N145]; [FXFR1334088TWG0W4-123-FF08EACT00]


Trinity River Adaptive Management Working Group; Teleconference

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a 
teleconference for the Trinity River Adaptive Management Working Group 
(TAMWG). The TAMWG is a Federal advisory committee that affords 
stakeholders the opportunity to give policy, management, and technical 
input concerning Trinity River (California) restoration efforts to the 
Trinity Management Council (TMC). The TMC interprets and recommends 
policy, coordinates and budget oversight.

DATES: Public teleconference call: TAMWG will run from 10 a.m. to 12 
p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Teleconference leader: 
Joe Polos, Toll free number: 866-715-1246, Participant Pass Code: 
8007758, Deadlines: For deadlines on submitting written material, 
please see ``Public Input'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The teleconference number will be at the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Office, 1655 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth W. Hadley, Redding Electric 
Utility, by mail at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001; by telephone 
at 530-339-7327; or by email at ehadley@reupower.com or Joseph C. 
Polos, by mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1655 Heindon Road, 
Arcata, CA 95521; by telephone at 707-825-5149; or by email at 
joe_polos@fws.gov. Individuals with a disability may request an 
accommodation by sending an email to either point of contact.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the requirements of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., we announce that the 
TAMWG and the TMC will hold a joint teleconference meeting.

Background

    The TAMWG affords stakeholders the opportunity to give policy, 
management, and technical input concerning Trinity River (California) 
restoration efforts to the TMC. The TMC interprets and recommends 
policy, coordinates and reviews management actions, and provides 
organizational budget oversight.

Meeting Agenda

     FY 2016 Trinity River Restoration Plan budget.
    The final agenda will be posted on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/arcata.

                              Public Input
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                                             You must contact Elizabeth
                                                 Hadley FOR FURTHER
              If you wish to                   INFORMATION CONTACT) no
                                                     later than
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Submit written information or questions     August 18, 2015.
 for the TAMWG to consider during the
 teleconference.
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    Interested members of the public may submit relevant information or 
questions for the TAMWG to consider during the meeting. Written 
statements must be received by the date above, so that the information 
may be available to the TAMWG for their consideration prior to this 
meeting. Written statements must be supplied to Elizabeth Hadley in one 
of the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, or one 
electronic copy with a digital signature via email (acceptable file 
formats are Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, PowerPoint, or rich text file).
    Registered speakers who wish to expand on their oral statements, or 
those who wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda, 
may submit written statements to Elizabeth Hadley up to 7 days after 
the meeting.

Meeting Minutes

    Summary minutes of the meeting will be maintained by Elizabeth 
Hadley (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). The draft minutes will be 
available for public inspection within 14 days after the meeting, and 
will be posted on the TAMWG Web site at https://www.fws.gov/arcata.

    Dated: August 4, 2015.
Vina N. Frye,
Fish Biologist, Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office, Arcata, California.
[FR Doc. 2015-19777 Filed 8-11-15; 8:45 am]
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