Department of the Interior January 21, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended (NEPA) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southeastern States District Office, Flowood, Mississippi, intends to prepare a Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment to the 1995 Florida Approved RMP, with an associated Environmental Assessment (EA), to evaluate proposed future management guidance for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA). This notice announces the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify potential issues for consideration in the EA. This notice also announces the beginning of the 30-day review of the proposed planning criteria the BLM would use in the analysis of the RMP Amendment, and calls for nominations for new proposals or modifications to the existing area of critical environmental concern (ACEC) within the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA.

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the receipt and availability of an application for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and an associated draft low-effect habitat conservation plan (HCP). Additionally, consistent with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), we have prepared a draft low-effect screening form and environmental action statement supporting our preliminary determination that the proposed permit action qualifies for a categorical exclusion under NEPA. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has applied for an ITP under the ESA for the HCP for Warm Springs Natural Area and Hidden Valley Property in Clark County, Nevada. The ITP would authorize the take of seven species incidental to the development, construction and operation of the project. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on the permit application, proposed low-effect HCP, and NEPA categorical exclusion determination documentation. Before issuing the requested ITP, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.