Department of the Interior June 15, 2016 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from Rolling Hills Preparatory School (applicant) for a 25-year incidental take permit for the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are requesting comments on the permit application and on the preliminary determination that the proposed Habitat Conservation 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 (EAS) and the associated low-effect screening form, which are also available for public review.

The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7246 for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 7246 withdrew 44.48 acres of public land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, but not from the mineral leasing laws, to protect the Edson Creek Park recreation site in Curry County, Oregon. Public Land Order No. 7246 will expire on February 19, 2017, unless extended. This notice gives the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public meeting.