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BILLING CODE 4210-29-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge: Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard, Jackson, Jones and Winneshiek Counties, IA; Fillmore, Houston, Olmstead, Wabasha and Winona Counties, MN; Crawford, Grant, Monroe, Richland, Sauk and Vernon Counties, Wisconsin; and Jo Daviess County, IL AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces that the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan
(CCP)and Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge
(NWR)in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin is available. The CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Goals and objectives in the CCP describe how the agency intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. DATES: A Record of Decision may be signed no sooner than 30 days after publication of this notice (40 CFR 1506.10(b)(2)). ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final CCP/EIS may be viewed at Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and at the following libraries: Decorah Public Library, Decorah, Elkader Public Library, Elkader, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque, and McGregor Public Library, McGregor in Iowa and McIntosh Memorial Library, Viroqua, Wisconsin. You may access and download a copy via the planning Web site ( *http://www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/DriftlessArea* ) or you may obtain a copy on compact disk by contacting: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Conservation Planning, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, Minnesota 55111 (1-800-247-1247, extension 5429) or Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 460, McGregor, Iowa 52157 (563-873-3423). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Henry at 563-873-3423. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to protect habitat for the threatened northern monkshood plant and endangered Iowa Pleistocene snail. The Refuge was authorized to acquire land in eight counties of northeast Iowa, northwest Illinois, and southwest Wisconsin. The Refuge is situated within the driftless geologic land form, an area never glaciated or missed by the most recent glacial advance. Refuge land conservation focuses on conservation of algific (cold producing) talus slope systems, a landform/habitat feature unique to karst terrain that provides cold microclimate required by northern monkshood, Pleistocene snails, and other glacial relict species. Refuge land conservation consists of acquisition and management easements. Driftless Area NWR now consists of 781 acres within nine units in four northeastern Iowa counties. The Final CCP/EIS preferred alternative proposes conservation of additional lands (through fee title purchase from willing sellers, or other means, such as management easements) in the counties initially authorized, and proposes conservation of suitable habitat in five additional counties in Iowa, four additional counties in Wisconsin, and five counties in Minnesota. Additional information gained about the target species since listing, and the listing of Leedy's roseroot, which occupies similar habitat in southeast Minnesota, indicate the need to increase the geographic area of conservation. The plan addresses four primary issues identified by the public and Refuge:
(1)Habitat management;
(2)visitor services;
(3)refuge expansion; and
(4)species assessments. The EIS evaluates three alternatives for future management of the Driftless Area NWR. The preferred alternative calls for ultimately acquiring 6,000 additional acres. Over the next 15 years we would permanently conserve approximately 2,275 of these acres within 22 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Under the preferred alternative we would achieve endangered species recovery and conservation of Service species of concern, multiple recovery goals for delisting of the Iowa Pleistocene snail through increased habitat management, and a carefully monitored increase in environmental education and wildlife observation programs. Public comments were requested, considered, and incorporated throughout the planning process in numerous ways. Public outreach has included public meetings, meetings with stakeholders, planning update mailings, letters to adjoining landowners, and **Federal Register** notices. Three previous notices were published in the **Federal Register** concerning this CCP/EIS (67 FR 37852, May 30, 2002; 70 FR 28952, May 19, 2005; and 70 FR 32610, June 3, 2005). During the Draft CCP/EIS comment period that occurred from May 19 to July 22, 2005, the Service received 12 comment letters or e-mails in addition to comments made at four public meetings. All substantive issues raised in the comments have been addressed through revisions incorporated in the Final CCP/EIS text or in responses contained in Chapter 7 of the Final EIS/CCP. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee *et seq.* ), requires the Service to develop a CCP for each National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose in developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy 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 Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction for conserving wildlife and their habitats, the CCP identifies wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update these CCPs at least every 15 years in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370d). Dated: January 11, 2006. Charles M. Wooley, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. [FR Doc. E6-1474 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by March 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). *Applicant:* Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments, Stony Brook, NY, PRT-035632 The applicant requests re-issuance and amendment of a permit to import biological samples from various lemur species collected in the wild in Madagascar, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through scientific research. The species include eastern wooly lemur ( *Avahi laniger* ), greater dwarf lemur ( *Cheirogaleus major* ), aye-aye ( *Daubentonia madagascariensis* ), red-fronted brown lemur ( *Eulemur fulvus* ), red-bellied lemur ( *Eulemur rubriventer* ), golden bamboo lemur ( *Hapalemur aureus* ), lesser bamboo lemur ( *Hapalemur griseus* ), greater bamboo lemur ( *Hapalemur simus* ), small-toothed sportive lemur ( *Lepilemur mocrodon* ), rufous mouse lemur ( *Microcebus rufous* ), sifka ( *Propithecus diadema* ), and ruffed lemur ( *Varecia variegata* ). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. *Applicant:* Brice P. Noonan, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, PRT-114024 The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from captive-born round island boa ( *Casarea dussumieri* ) from the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Channel Islands, Great Britain, for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. *Applicant:* Erie Zoo, Erie, PA, PRT-116434 The applicant requests a permit to export one captive-born male Amur leopard ( *Panthera pardus orientalis* ) to Assiniboine Park Zoo, Manitoba, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation. *Applicant:* Vincent K. Ney, San Antonio, TX, PRT-117138 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Carlton G. Savory, Columbus, GA, PRT-116847 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Jonathan T. Hayes, Calabasas, CA, PRT-117929 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Douglas E. Wall, Lumberton, TX, PRT-117647 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following application for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The application was submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.,* ) and the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete application or requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted to the Director (address above). Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Director. *Applicant:* Fred R. Clark, Jr., Belle Vernon, PA, PRT-117082 The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. Dated: January 20, 2006. Michael S. Moore, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-1430 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by March 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). *Applicant:* Warren R. Pretzer, Teague, TX, PRT-107780 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Paul H. Key, Church Hill, TN, PRT-114029 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Ronald G. Cowart, Hahira, GA, PRT-114032 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Robert M. Serrano, Brewster, NY, PRT-111436 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male scimitar-horned oryx ( *Oryx dammah* ) culled from a captive herd in the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Dated: January 13, 2006. Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-1431 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Application of Endangered Species Recovery Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability and receipt of applications. SUMMARY: We announce our receipt of applications to conduct certain activities pertaining to enhancement of survival of endangered species. DATES: Written comments on this request for a permit must be received by March 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Assistant Regional Director—Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225-0486; facsimile 303-236-0027. *Availability of Documents:* Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act [5 U.S.C. 552A] and Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552], by any party who submits a request for a copy of such documents within 20 days of the date of publication of this notice to Kris Olsen, by mail (see ADDRESSES ) or by telephone at 303-236-4256. All comments received from individuals become part of the official public record. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have requested issuance of enhancement of survival permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). *Applicant:* TE-039090, Tony Korth, Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Gretna, Nebraska. The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Pallid sturgeons ( *Scaphirhynchus albus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-040510, William Butler, ERO Resources Corporation, Denver, Colorado The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Southwestern willow flycatchers ( *Empidonax traillii extimus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-040837, Ronald Kass, Intermountain Ecosystems, Springville, Utah The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Southwestern willow flycatchers ( *Empidonax traillii extimus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-046427, Thomas Fenske, Landry's Downtown Aquarium, Denver, Colorado The applicant requests a renewed permit to display Bonytail ( *Gila elegans* ), Humpback chub ( *Gila cypha* ), Colorado pikeminnow ( *Ptychocheilus lucius* ), Razorback sucker ( *Xyrauchen texanus* ), Desert pupfish ( *Cyprinodon macularius* ), Gila topminnow ( *Poeciliopsis occidentialis* ), Green sea turtles ( *Chelonia mydas agassisi* ) in conjunction with recovery activities for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-047260, Steve Beverlin, U.S. Forest Service, Dolores Public Lands Office, Dolores, Colorado The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Southwestern willow flycatchers ( *Empidonax traillii extimus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-047285, Patrick Braaten, U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Peck, Montana The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Pallid sturgeons ( *Scaphirhynchus albus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-062035, Rob Holm, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Garrison Dam, National Fish Hatchery, Riverdale, North Dakota The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Pallid sturgeons ( *Scaphirhynchus albus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. *Applicant:* TE-109048, Herbert Bollig, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, Yankton, South Dakota The applicant requests a permit to take Pallid sturgeons ( *Scaphirhynchus albus* ) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species' range for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. Dated: January 18, 2006. Mike Stempel, Acting Regional Director, Denver, Colorado. [FR Doc. E6-1467 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ID-320-06-7122-EO-8030] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Blackfoot Bridge Mine, Caribou County, ID AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior, Pocatello Field Office. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [NEPA, 102(2)(C)] and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pocatello Field Office, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)to consider approval of the proposed Blackfoot Bridge Mine and Reclamation Plan
(MRP)for proposed operations at the Blackfoot Bridge Phosphate Mine, Caribou County, Idaho, located approximately 9 miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho. DATES: To receive full consideration, written comments concerning specific issues and the scope of the analysis described in this Notice should be received within 30 days of the last public scoping meeting. The scoping process for this EIS will include mailings, news releases or legal notices, and public scoping meetings. The dates, times, and specific locations of the scoping meetings will be announced through local media at least 15 days in advance. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Jerry Koblitz, Greystone Environmental Consultants, Inc., 5231 Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. They may also be submitted in writing at one of the public meetings or by e-mail to *jkoblitz@greystone.us.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Free, Bureau of Land Management, Pocatello Field Office, 4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, Idaho 83204, phone
(208)478-6368, fax
(208)478-6376. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The project area includes 1,447 acres. The proposed mining operations would utilize private lands and public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. This activity is in conformance with the Pocatello Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (BLM, 1987). Mining is proposed to take place on Federal Phosphate Leases I-05613 and I-013709 which comprise a total of 631 acres. Proposed lease modifications included within the proposed project area would add an additional 200 acres to the existing I-05613 lease. Some off-lease ancillary disturbances within the 1,447-acre project area such as roads and overburden disposal sites are also proposed. The company, P4 Production, LLC, herein after referred to as P4, has submitted the MRP for BLM to consider. P4 must receive approval of the MRP and obtain additional federal and state permits prior to mining under the proposed mine plan. This EIS would evaluate effects to the human environment including the potential effects of selenium and other contaminants. It is anticipated that the Idaho Departments of Lands and Environmental Quality will participate in preparation of the EIS as cooperating agencies because of their special expertise and responsibilities for mining, reclamation, and the environment. The MRP proposes a new open pit mining operation on federal leases I-05613 and I-013709. In addition, external waste rock piles, a topsoil stockpile, haul road, and runoff/sediment control and other facilities would be constructed. Mining would include best management practices for control and prevention of releases of sediment and dissolved contaminants such as selenium to nearby surface and groundwaters, such as the Blackfoot River, which is located as close as 585-ft from the proposed excavation site but is believed to be hydrologically separated. The excavation site would not be visible from the Blackfoot River. The proposed open pits would be located along a ridge and would cross the upper drainage of an intermittent stream known locally as State Lands Creek. The drainage would be reestablished in its original location after mining has been concluded. Preliminary baseline information suggests that some areas within the proposed mine pits may intercept ground water during mining. A haulroad would be constructed to handle ore and overburden. No public road closures would occur as a result of the proposed action. The total mine life is expected to span 15 years. P4 currently supplies their elemental phosphorous plant with ore from their South Rasmussen Mine about 10 miles northeast of the Blackfoot Bridge property. Existing haul roads, maintenance, and administrative facilities would be used during the mine period. Ore from the Blackfoot Bridge Mine would be hauled by truck 8 miles to P4's processing facilities near Soda Springs, Idaho. Disturbed lands directly resulting from the proposed excavation activities would total 764 surface acres of private, State, and Federal lands. Reclamation efforts would be concurrent with mining and would include backfilling most of the proposed open pit areas, regrading fill slopes, spreading topsoil, planting of appropriate vegetation, and installation and maintenance of runoff and sediment control facilities. Preliminary issues include potential effects or concerns related to: Ground water and surface water quantity and quality, release of naturally occurring contaminants, recreation, downstream uses, wildlife and their habitats, livestock grazing, wetlands and riparian habitat, socio-economics, and development of best management practices for mine operations. The Blackfoot River is currently listed for sediment on Idaho's Impaired Waters List approved by EPA (Clean Water Act, Section 303(d) List). The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ), the regulatory agency charged with protecting the water quality within the State of Idaho, may consider listing this segment of the Blackfoot River for selenium or other Constituents of Potential Concern (COPCs) in the future. An active bald eagle nest is also known to exist near the project area. The EIS will analyze the Proposed Action, a No Action Alternative, and other alternatives raised during the scoping process, which may include alterations to portions of the proposed mining plan or sequence, and changes in design parameters to provide Best Management Practices and mitigation to protect resources of concern. Excess overburden disposal alternatives will also be considered. Agency Decisions—The BLM Pocatello Field Office Manager, who is the responsible official for the EIS and administers mineral development activities on Federal leases, will consider approval of a mine and reclamation plan. The final decision will include consideration of public comments and responses; anticipated environmental consequences discussed in the EIS; and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Decisions may include approval of a site-specific Mine and Reclamation Plan; issuance of phosphate lease modifications by the BLM, and alternatives. A Section 404 Clean Water Act Permit is anticipated to be required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The Corps would render a separate decision related to that permit and how to mitigate the impacts to affected wetlands and waters of the United States. The tentative project schedule is as follows: Estimated date for Draft EIS—October, 2006. Public Comment Period on Draft EIS—60 days from when the Notice of Availability is published in the **Federal Register** by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Final EIS—April 2007. Record of Decision—May 2007. Two public scoping meetings will be held, each an open house, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The open houses would include displays explaining the project and a forum for commenting on the project. Scoping meetings will be held in the Soda Springs City Office Building, Soda Springs, Idaho, and in the BLM Field Office, Pocatello, Idaho. Dates for the two scoping meetings will be published in the Caribou County Sun and in the Idaho State Journal newspapers at least 15 days in advance. Alternatively, interested parties may contact the BLM project lead listed above for specific information regarding the public meetings. To be most helpful, you should submit formal scoping comments within 30 days after the last public meeting. The minutes and list of attendees for each scoping meeting will be available to the public and open for 30 days after the meeting to any participant who wishes to clarify the views he or she expressed. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name and/or address from public review or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. The BLM will honor such requests to the extent allowed by law. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, are available for public inspection in their entirety. The BLM is seeking input and written comments from Federal, State and local agencies as well as individuals and organizations who may be interested in, or affected by, the proposed action. To assist the BLM in identifying and considering issues and concerns related to the proposed action, comments for scoping, and later for the Draft EIS, should be as specific as possible. The BLM believes, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of draft EISs must structure their participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is meaningful and alerts an agency to reviewer positions and contentions. *Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp.* v. *NRDC* , 435 U.S. 519,553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the draft EIS stage but that are not raised until after completion of the final EIS may be waived or dismissed by the courts. *City of Angoon* v. *Hodel* , 803 F. 2d 1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and *Wisconsin Heritages, Inc.* v. *Harris* , 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 60-day comment period for the draft EIS so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the BLM at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final EIS. Dated: January 3, 2006. Philip Damon, Field Manager, BLM Pocatello Field Office. [FR Doc. E6-1515 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GG-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before January 14, 2006. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202-371-6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by February 21, 2006. John W. Roberts, Acting Chief, National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. ALASKA Valdez-Cordova Borough-Census Area S.S. PORTLAND (Shipwreck), mouth of Katalla River, Cordova, 06000058 FLORIDA Broward County King, Dr. Willard Van Orsdel, House, 1336 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 06000059 MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex County Bennett—Shattuck House, 653 Martins Pond Rd., Groton, 06000061 Worcester County Russell Corner Historic District, Merriam, Gregory Hill, East Princeton and Sterling Rds, Bullock Lane, Princeton, 06000060 Washburn Square—Leicester Common Historic District, Main St., Washburn Sq., 3 Paxton St., Leicester, 06000062 MISSISSIPPI Wayne County Wausau Work Center, 500 Salem Rd., Richton, 06000063 MISSOURI St. Louis Independent City Central Carondelet Historic District, Roughly bounded by Koeln, Loughb\orough, S. Broadway and Alabama Ave., St. Louis (Independent City), 06000064 NEW YORK New York County Seagram Building, 375 Park Ave., New York, 06000056 Suffolk County Davis, Charles Homer, House, 381 W. Neck Rd., Lloyd Harbor, 06000057 VIRGINIA King William County Zoar, VA 608, Upshaw Rd., Aylett, 06000065 Lunenburg County Fifth Avenue Historic District, 100-500 Blks of E. Fifth Ave., Kenbridge, 06000066 Richmond Independent City Virginia Can Company—S.H. Heironimus Warehouse, 315 Albemarle SE, Roanoke (Independent City), 06000067 WISCONSIN Washington County Saxonia House, 421 WI H, Farmington, 06000068 [FR Doc. E6-1428 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-51-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before January, 21, 2006. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202-371-6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by February 21, 2006. John W. Roberts, Acting Chief, National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. ARKANSAS Ashley County Crossroads Fire Tower, (Facilities Constructed by the CCC in Arkansas MPS) 2262 AR 133 N, Hamburg, 06000078 Sumner—White Dipping Vat, (Dip That Tick: Texas Tick Fever Eradication in Arkansas MPS) 4 mi. E of jct. of AR 82 and CR 69; 0.5 mi. S in the woods at the Hunt Camp, Hamburg, 06000087 Benton County Kansas City Southern Railway Locomotive #73D and Caboose #385, AR 59 S of Church Ave., Decatur, 06000072 Conway County US 64, Menifee Segment, Old, (Arkansas Highway History and Architecture MPS) Canal Rd. approx. 0.5 SE of US 64, Menifee, 06000071 Drew County Selma Rosenwald School, Selma—Collins Rd., approx. 0.25 mi. S of US 278, Selma, 06000069 Faulkner County Crownover—Brown, Earl and Oza, House, 133 S. Broadway, Damascus, 06000088 Garland County Jack Tar Hotel and Bathhouse, 145 Oriole St., Hot Springs, 06000079 Greene County George Ray's Dragstrip, AR 135, 0.5 mi. S of US 412, Paragould, 06000075 Jefferson County St. Louis Southwestern Railway (Cotton Belt Route) Caboose #2325, 2815 Dixie Woods Dr., Pine Bluff, 06000074 Ouachita County Hickman House, 3568 Mt. Holly Rd., Camden, 06000090 Phillips County Ford, Henry and Cornelia, Farm, (Cotton and Rice Farm History and Architecture in the Arkansas Delta MPS) 1335 Phillips Cty Rd. 249, Lexa, 06000085 Turner Historic District, (Cotton and Rice Farm History and Architecture in the Arkansas Delta MPS) Corners of AR 318 and Phillips Cty Rd. 606, Cypert, 06000073 Pope County Pottsville Dipping Vat, (Dip That Tick: Texas Tick Fever Eradication in Arkansas MPS) Corner of Rankin Park on E. Ash St., Pottsville, 06000086 Scott County Bates School, 1074 Bates School Rd., Bates, 06000081 Sebastian County Dodson Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, 06000082 Echols Memorial Christian Church, 2801 Alabama, Fort Smith, 06000070 Saint Scholastica Convent, 1301 S. Albert Pike, Fort Smith, 06000084 South Side Baptist Church, 2400 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, 06000083 Sharp County Hardy Cemetery Historic Section, (Hardy, Arkansas MPS) Bounded by Main St., Kelly St., Cope Ave. and Burlington RR, Hardy, 06000089 Washington County Clack House, 725 E. Dogwood Ln., Fayetteville, 06000077 St. Joseph Catholic Church, 110 E. Henri de Tonti Blvd., Tontitown, 06000080 White County Kerr—Booth House, (White County MPS) 611 W. Center Ave., Searcy, 06000076 FLORIDA Hillsborough County Robles, Horace T., House, 2604 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, 06000091 ILLINOIS Cook County McJunkin, William, House, 151 Sheridan Rd., Winnetka, 06000104 Sangamon County Ross, Joseph, House, 5200 Passfield Rd., Rochester, 06000092 IOWA Clinton County Ankeny Building, (Clinton, Iowa MPS) 201 Fifth Ave. S., Clinton, 06000105 MINNESOTA Hennepin County Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank, 88 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, 06000094 NEBRASKA Cass County Fitzgerald, Paul, House, 513 E, 2nd St., Louisville, 06000100 O'Rourke, Capt. John, House, 424 N 6th St., Plattsmouth, 06000102 Custer County Mason City School, 750 Main St., Mason City, 06000103 Fillmore County Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Exchange Building in Fairmount, 635 6th Ave., Fairmont, 06000099 Washington County Frahm, Alfred H. and Sarah, House, 220 S. 15th St., Fort Calhoun, 06000101 OHIO Jefferson County First Methodist Episcopal—Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 300 S. Fourth St., Steubenville, 06000093 OREGON Deschutes County Sisters High School, 115 N. Locust St., Sisters, 06000095 Multnomah County Enterprise Planing Mill, (Portland Eastside MPS) 50 SE Yamhill St., Portland, 06000097 Fisher, Raymond and Catherine, House, 1625 NE Marine Dr., Portland, 06000096 PENNSYLVANIA Greene County Hamilton—ely Farmstead, 1055 Sugar Run Rd., Whitely Township, 06000098 A request for REMOVAL has been made for the following resource: NEBRASKA McPherson County McPherson County Courthouse, (County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS), Jct. of 6th and Anderson Sts., Tryon, 90000970 A request for MOVE has been made for the following resource: LOUISIANA Rapides County Bennett Plantation House and Store, E of Alexandria on U.S. 71, Alexandria vicinity, 79001083 [FR Doc. E6-1429 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-51-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Mental Health and Community Safety Initiative Equipment and Training Progress Report. The Department of Justice
(DOJ)Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS)has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed extension of an information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 70, Number 168, page 51846 on August 31, 2005, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until March 6, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to
(202)395-5806. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Annual Report to Congress—Mental Health and Community Safety Initiative Equipment and Training Progress Report.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:* None. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Law enforcement agencies that are recipients of COPS Tribal Mental Health and Community Safety Initiative grants.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply:* It is estimated that 10 respondents annually will complete the form within 2.5 hours.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 35 hours annually. If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: January 27, 2006. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 06-998 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am]
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- 40 CFR 1506.10(b)(2)
- 16 USC 668dd-668ee
- 42 USC 4321-4370d
- 50 CFR 18
- 5 USC 552A
- 435 U.S. 519
- 803 F.2d 1016
- 490 F. Supp. 1334
- 36 CFR 60
- 5 CFR 1320.10
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SCOTUS435 U.S. 519
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