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BILLING CODE 6725-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government-Owned Inventions: Availability for Licensing AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Technology Transfer Office, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The invention named in this notice is owned by agencies of the United States Government and is available for licensing in the United States (U.S.) in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207, to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally funded research and development.

This opportunity is available until 30 days after publication of this notice. Respondents may be provided a longer period of time to furnish additional information if CDC/NIOSH finds this necessary. ADDRESSES: Licensing information may be obtained by contacting Thomas O'Toole, Chief Licensing Officer, Technology Transfer Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mailstop K-79, 4770 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30341, telephone

(770)488-8600; facsimile

(770)488-8615. Information related to the listed technology, may be obtained by contacting Eric Zahl, Civil Engineer, Spokane Research Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 315 E. Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207, telephone

(509)354-8020; or e-mail *EZahl@cdc.gov.* *Occupational Safety Device—Mobile Manipulator System (MMS):* NIOSH researchers have developed a Mobile Manipulator System (MMS), a prototype lifting device that enables one person to lift and maneuver up to 600 pound loads. The MMS is a utility device, designed to reduce lifting accidents among maintenance personnel associated with the manual handling of equipment and materials. Prototype specifications, capabilities, photos, video clips, and further details may be viewed online at *http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/products/product147.htm.* CDC/NIOSH is seeking licensing partner(s) to refine development of this system and commercialize the final product. Preferred partners should have a strong market share and a demonstrated business network capable of effective dissemination and customer support for the final product. Partners should also have:

(1)Expertise in developing safe and effective material handling equipment for the U.S. markets and

(2)evidence of manufacturing similar types of equipment for wide-spread distribution throughout U.S. markets in an expeditious manner. Companies interested in the opportunity should submit a proposal of five pages or less to: Eric Zahl, Civil Engineer, Spokane Research Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 315 E. Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207, telephone

(509)354-8020; or e-mail *EZahl@cdc.gov.* *Inventors:* Clark, Curtis. *U.S. Patent Application SN:* 10/485,706 filed 2/2/2004 and PCT/US02/24542. (CDC Ref. #: I-018-01 & I-029-05) Dated: July 31, 2006. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-12734 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Discussions Regarding Exotic Animal Importation, Sale, and Distribution: Summary of Information Presented at Public Meeting AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice; Summary of information presented at public meeting. SUMMARY: On May 18, 2006, CDC hosted a public meeting on the subject of infectious disease threats associated with exotic animal importation and trade. CDC announced the public meeting through a **Federal Register** notice on April 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 76, Page 20402-20403). The public meeting was held at 130 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. *Background:* Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people. Wild exotic animals may carry a variety of known and emerging zoonotic pathogens. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) have issued position statements calling for a coordinated federal approach to better control infectious disease risks associated with the exotic animal trade. To gather information on the topic, CDC organized this public meeting to share information concerning infectious disease risks associated with exotic animal importation and trade. *Meeting Summary:* Five panelists were present to answer potential questions generated by public comments; these panelists represented NASPHV, HHS/CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture

(USDA)Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Care, HHS/ Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of the Interior

(DOI)United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). No questions or comments were posed to the panel during the public meeting. A representative from HHS/CDC's Division of Global Migration and Quarantine provided an overview of the scope of the current issues and problems surrounding exotic animal importation and the spread of disease. Reasons for concern include a high-volume trade with rapid turnover of animals and the absence of health screening for animals prior to or after shipment. The meeting was opened by inviting comments and discussion regarding the exotic pet trade and associated infectious disease risks. The meeting facilitator addressed the time limits for speakers to a maximum of 15 minutes and reminded attendees that the discussion would be a matter of public record. Two registered participants addressed the panel and meeting attendees. A representative of the Consortium for Conservation at Wildlife Trust, New York, read a statement describing the work of the Consortium on exotic animal importation with two primary research objectives:

(1)to catalog the wildlife species that are legally imported to the United States each year and assess the risk of this trade introducing pathogens into the United States; and

(2)to work with wildlife dealers to understand how the process of importation influences the risk of disease emergence. The Consortium hopes the findings of this scientific initiative will be used to make policy recommendations on disease screening for imported wild animals that will maintain the economic and other benefits of the trade while minimizing risks for introducing new diseases. A representative of PETCO Animal Supplies read a statement indicating that PETCO opposes a possible ban on the importation of exotic animals and fully supports legal importation when proper biosecurity measures are taken to ensure the public health. Details of PETCO's current activities for ensuring animal and owner health and safety were presented. The representative from PETCO also stated that PETCO feels the legal trade of exotic animals has a positive economic effect on captive breeding and export programs in other countries by supporting the local economy and curbing poaching of animals from their native habitats. After the registered participants read their prepared statements, 20 public comments that had been received prior to the meeting by e-mail and fax were read into the public record. Public comments submitted prior to the meeting included the following: • Two requests from avian groups (representative of the Indonesian Parrot Project and a representative from the Avian Welfare Coalition) were submitted requesting that importation of all wild birds be banned except for legitimate scientific purposes. In addition, these statements suggested the risk of zoonoses from birds within the United States could be reduced through mandatory quarantine and laboratory testing of birds for interstate transport, enforcing bans on animal fighting, requiring a permit system for commercial sale of birds, and establishing strict biosecurity procedures for avian care facilities. • A statement was submitted by a representative from the Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition requesting a ban of all importation of exotic animals for private ownership, revising legislation to prevent commercial sale of wildlife, forming a single regulatory agency to oversee the exotic animal trade, introducing biosecurity measures to reduce disease risks from wild animals, prohibiting further breeding of wild or exotic animals by private individuals, prohibiting the trade or movement of wild/exotic animals already in private hands, and introducing a new licensing system to ensure that wild/exotic animals held by private individuals are registered. • A statement from a private citizen was submitted opposing all exotic animal importation. • A statement was submitted from a representative of the Conservator's Center, Inc. opposing actions to prevent organizations that are not members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

(AZA)from participating in wild/exotic animal ownership. This statement indicated that private sector expertise was needed to facilitate protection of endangered species. This statement requested that any standards imposed on owners or importers be science-based and not influenced by politics or media attention. • A statement was submitted from a representative of Big Cat Rescue requesting a prohibition on the trade of exotic cats due to public safety and disease concerns. • A statement was submitted from a representative of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture supporting a comprehensive system to restrict importation of any exotic plants and animals, and to allow entry only after appropriate testing and quarantine. • A statement was submitted from an owner of a pet monkey stating she believes all pet monkeys in private ownership were born in the United States, and that she does not believe there has been any transfer of disease from pet monkeys to owners in the past 20 years. • A statement was submitted from a member of the Society for Small Nonintrusive Government stating that they support a complete ban on exotic animal importation and native wildlife export. This statement indicated an opposition to any federal regulation of exotic animal trade inside the U.S. borders, indicating it is a matter best regulated by individual states. • A statement was submitted from a citizen indicating they felt that claims regarding infectious disease risks from exotic animals were over-exaggerated. • Five statements were submitted from citizens suggesting that typical domestic pets carry a disease risk similar to that of exotic animals, and that living with pets is beneficial to humans. These statements indicated that exotic animals should be categorized in the same manner as domestic pets, and that proper husbandry and handwashing are common-sense approaches to reduce disease risks. • Three statements were submitted from citizens indicating that ferrets are domestic species and should not be restricted. • A statement was submitted from a citizen opposing removal of exotic animals from the commercial pet trade and indicating that better regulations, inspections, and oversight would be a more appropriate response. • A statement was submitted from a citizen claiming that legislation of the exotic animal trade is best left to individual states, and opposing any more federal legislation on animal importation. In summary, a variety of positions and views were submitted to the public meeting. Of the 22 statements received for consideration, 7 indicated a measure of support for increased restrictions on the importation and sale of exotic species, while 15 expressed support for alternatives to regulatory or legal restrictions or opposition to possible restrictions. Dated: July 30, 2006. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-12736 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH) *Correction* : This notice was published in the **Federal Register** on July 24, 2006, Volume 71, Number 141, page 41806. A public comment period has been added during the discussion of the Conflicts of Interest policies. To aid in the discussion, please see the Office of Compensation Analysis and Support Web site at: *http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ocas/ocasdose.html#drcoi.* *For Further Information Contact:* Dr. Lewis V. Wade, Executive Secretary, NIOSH, CDC, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, telephone 513.533.6825, fax 513.533.6826. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: August 1, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-12735 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Area Closure to Off-Road Vehicles for Subsistence Use in Area Adjacent to King Cove Access Project, Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, AK AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of permanent closure. SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, is permanently restricting off-road vehicles

(ORVs)within a portion of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (Izembek Refuge) consistent with Federal law and regulations, Izembek Refuge management plans and objectives, and provisions of the King Cove Access Project Final Environmental Impact Statement

(FEIS)published December 2003. DATES: The effective date of this notice is November 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: Sandra Siekaniec, Refuge Manager, Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 127, Cold Bay, AK 99571. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Siekaniec,

(877)837-6332 or

(907)532-2445 phone;

(907)532-2549 fax; *Sandra_Siekaniec@fws.gov* e-mail. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice advises the public of a permanent closure to the use of off-road vehicles

(ORVs)within an approximate 4-square-mile (10.4 km 2 ) area encompassing approximately 2,670 acres of the Izembek Refuge that has not traditionally been used for ORV access for subsistence purposes. We define off-road vehicle as any motor vehicle designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, wetland, or other natural terrain, except snowmobiles as defined by regulation. This definition includes, but is not limited to, four-wheel-drive or low-pressure-tire vehicles, motorcycles, and related two-, three-, or four-wheel vehicles, amphibious machines, ground-effect or air-cushion vehicles, air-thrust boats, recreation vehicle campers, and any other means of transportation deriving motive power from any source other than muscle or wind (50 CFR 36.2). The King Cove Access Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), December 2003, proposed a marine-road link between the communities of King Cove and Cold Bay, including construction of a 17.2-mile (27.5-km) road along the east side of Cold Bay between the King Cove airstrip and a proposed Northeast Cold Bay hovercraft terminal. A 5.6-mile (9-km) portion of this road is being built on King Cove Corporation lands located within the legislative boundary of the Izembek Refuge. The proposed closure area is restricted to Izembek Refuge lands in portions of Sections 9 and 10 and Sections 15, 22, 27, and 34 in their entirety of Township 57 South, Range 87 West, Seward Meridian. We selected this area since it provides the minimum area for closure adjacent to the King Cove Access Project of lands currently managed by the Izembek Refuge under Section 906(o) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 410hh-3233) (ANILCA), which requires that Native-selected lands be managed as Refuge lands until conveyed. The FEIS directed that no road-related ORV access would occur within the Congressionally designated Wilderness Area of the Izembek Refuge and identified the need for mitigation measures where the road is within 1/2 mile (.8 km) of the Refuge boundary. Research has shown ORV use for subsistence did not traditionally occur either pre- or post-ANILCA on these lands due to the steep, rocky terrain and thick vegetation, so this limited closure will not change current use of the area. We issue this notice of closure pursuant to 50 CFR 36.42(e), which describes the process to be followed in implementing permanent closures or restrictions on Alaska National Wildlife Refuges. We held public hearings explaining the proposed closure in Cold Bay and King Cove on May 2 and 3, 2005, respectively, followed by a 30-day public comment period. We held final closure hearings in Cold Bay and King Cove on August 23 and 24, 2005, respectively. We made available to the public maps delineating boundaries of the proposed closure and provided/posted news releases and public notices announcing public meetings and other details of the proposed closure to news media in local communities. Prior to closure implementation, we will post a cable barrier and signs in the immediate vicinity of the restricted area. Authorities for this action can be found within 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), the Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k, 460k-4), and ANILCA. Notice of Permanent Closure We close portions of Sections 9 and 10 and Sections 15, 22, 27, and 34 in their entirety of Township 57 South, Range 87 West, Seward Meridian, within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, to the use of off-road vehicles

(ORVs)for subsistence purposes. For purposes of this closure we define ORVs in 50 CFR 36.2 (2005). Dated: July 11, 2006. E. Laverne Smith, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E6-12416 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Liquor Control Ordinance of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice publishes the Liquor Control Ordinance of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma (Tribe). The Ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale and consumption of liquor within the tribal lands of the Tribe. The tribal lands are located within the geographic area that includes all land included within the definition of “Indian country,” as established and described by Federal law, and that is under the jurisdiction of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, including all tribally-owned trust lands. This Ordinance allows for possession and sale of alcoholic beverages within its exterior boundaries. This Ordinance will increase the ability of the tribal government to control the community's liquor distribution and possession, and at the same time will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the tribal government and the delivery of tribal services. DATES: *Effective Date:* This Ordinance is effective on August 7, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Bruner, Deputy Regional Director, Southern Plains Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, WCK Office Complex, P.O. Box 368, Anadarko, OK 73005; Telephone 405-247-1668, Fax: 405-247-5611 or 247-9240; or Ralph Gonzales, Office of Tribal Services, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240, Telephone:

(202)513-7629. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953, Public Law 83-277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in *Rice* v. *Rehner* , 463 U.S. 713 (1983), the Secretary of the Interior shall certify and publish in the **Federal Register** notice of adopted liquor ordinances for the purpose of regulating liquor transactions in Indian country. The Tonkawa Tribal Business Committee of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma (Business Committee) adopted its Liquor Ordinance by Resolution No. T-R-14-05 on October 6, 2005. This is the first Liquor Ordinance passed by the Tribe. The purpose of this Ordinance is to govern the sale, possession and distribution of alcohol within the tribal lands of the Tribe. This notice is published in accordance with the authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. I certify that this Liquor Ordinance of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma was duly adopted by the Business Committee on October 6, 2005. Dated: July 31, 2006. Michael D. Olsen, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. The Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Liquor Ordinance reads as follows: Alcohol Control Article I—Introduction Section 1-010. Title This Ordinance shall be known as the “Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Alcohol Control Ordinance.” Section 1-120. Authority This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953, Pub. L. 83-277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161 and Article V, § 1, of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Section 1-130. Purpose The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate and control the manufacture, distribution, possession, and sale of Alcohol on Tribal lands of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. The enactment of this Ordinance will enhance the ability of the Tribal government to control all such alcohol-related activities within the jurisdiction of the Tribe and will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the Tribal government and the delivery of Tribal government services. Section 1-140. Application of Federal Law Federal law forbids the introduction, possession and sale of liquor in Indian Country (18 U.S.C. 1154 and other statutes), except when in conformity both with the laws of the State and the Tribe (18 U.S.C. 1161). As such, compliance with this ordinance shall be in addition to, and not a substitute for, compliance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Section 1-150. Administration of Ordinance The General Council, under its powers vested under the Constitution and Bylaws and this Ordinance, delegates to the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tax Commission the authority to exercise all of the powers and accomplish all of the purposes as set forth in this Ordinance, which may include the following actions: A. Adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the purpose of effectuating this Ordinance, which includes the setting of fees; B. Execute all necessary documents; and C. Perform all matters and things incidental to and necessary to conduct its business and carry out its duties and functions under this Ordinance. Section 1-160. Sovereign Immunity Preserved A. The Tribe is immune from suit in any jurisdiction except to the extent that the General Council of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma expressly and unequivocally waives such immunity in writing. B. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed as waiving the sovereign immunity of the Tribe. Section 1-170. Applicability This Ordinance shall apply to all Tribal enterprises located within Tribal lands consistent with applicable federal Indian liquor laws. Section 1-180. Computation of Time Unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance, in computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this Code, the day of the act, event, or default from which the designated period time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the term “legal holiday” shall mean all legal holidays under Tribal or Federal law. All papers mailed shall be deemed served at the time of mailing. Section 1-190. Liberal Construction Provisions of this Ordinance shall be liberally construed to achieve the purposes set forth, whether clearly stated or apparent from the context of the language used herein. Section 1-200. Applicable Taxes The Tax Commission shall enforce all applicable and lawful taxes imposed on the sale of Alcohol Beverages. The failure of any licensee to pay applicable taxes on the sale of alcohol may subject the licensee to, among other things, the revocation of said license. Article II—Declaration of Public Policy Section 1-210. Matter of Special Interest The manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, and consumption of Alcohol Beverages within the jurisdiction of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma are matters of significant concern and special interest to the Tribe. The General Council hereby declares that the policy of the Tribe is to eliminate the problems associated with unlicensed, unregulated, and unlawful importation, distribution, manufacture, and sale of Alcohol Beverages for commercial purposes and to promote temperance in the use and consumption of Alcohol Beverages by increasing Tribal control over such activities on Tribal land. Section 1-220. Federal Law The introduction of Alcohol within the jurisdiction of the Tribe is currently prohibited by federal law (18 U.S.C. 1154), except as provided for therein, and the Tribe is expressly delegated the right to determine when and under what conditions Alcohol Beverages shall be permitted thereon (18 U.S.C. 1161). Section 1-230. Need for Regulation The Tribe finds that the Federal prohibition upon manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, and consumption of Alcohol Beverages has proven ineffective and that the problems associated with same should be addressed by the laws of the Tribe, with all such business activities related thereto subject to the taxing and regulatory authority of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tax Commission. Section 1-240. Locations The Tribe finds that the manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, and consumption of Alcohol Beverages shall be licensed under this Ordinance only where such activity will be conducted within or upon Tribal land. Section 1-250. Definitions As used in this Ordinance, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: A. “Alcohol” means the product of distillation of fermented liquid, whether or not rectified or diluted with water, but does not mean ethyl or industrial alcohol, diluted or not, that has been denatured or otherwise rendered unfit for beverage purposes. B. “Alcohol Beverage” when used in this Ordinance means, and shall include liquor, beer, or spirits of wine, by whatever name they may be called, and from whatever source and by whatever process they may be produced, and which contain a sufficient percent of alcohol by volume which, by law, makes said beverage subject to regulation as an intoxicating beverage under the laws of the state where the beverage is sold. C. “Applicant” means any person who submits an application to the Tax Commission for an Alcohol Beverage license and who has not yet received such a license. D. “Tribal Committee” means the duly elected Tribal Committee of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. E. “Constitution” means the Constitution and By-Laws of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. F. “Tribal Council” means the General council of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, which is the supreme governing body of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, which is composed of the voting membership of the Tribe. G. “License”' means an Alcohol Beverage license issued by the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tax Commission authorizing the importation, manufacture, distribution, or sale of Alcohol Beverages for commercial purposes under the provisions of this Ordinance. H. “Licensee” means a Tribal enterprise that holds an Alcohol Beverage license issued by the Tax Commission and includes any employee or agent of the Licensee. I. “Liquor store” means any store or establishment at which liquor is sold and shall include any and all businesses engaged in the sale of Alcohol Beverages, whether sold as packaged or by the drink. J. “Manufacturer” means any person engaged in the manufacture of Alcohol Beverage. K. “Ordinance” means the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Alcohol Beverage Control Ordinance, as hereafter amended. L. “Package” means the sale of an Alcohol Beverage by delivery of same by a seller to a purchaser in any container, bag, or receptacle for consumption beyond the premises or the location designated on the license. M. “Public place” means and shall include Tribal, County, State, or Federal highways, roads, and rights-of-way; buildings and grounds used for school purposes; public dance halls and grounds adjacent thereto; public restaurants, buildings, meeting halls, hotels, theaters, retail stores, and business establishments generally open to the public and to which the public is allowed to have unrestricted access; and all other places to which the general public has unrestricted right of access and that are generally used by the public. For the purpose of this Ordinance, “public place” shall also include any privately owned business property or establishment that is designed for or may be regularly used by more persons other than the owner of the same but shall not include the private, family residence of any person. N. “Sale” and “Sell” means the exchange, barter, traffic, furnishing, or giving away for commercial purpose an Alcohol Beverage by any and all means, by whatever name commonly used to describe the same, by any person to another. O. “Tax Commission” means the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tax Commission. P. “Tribal Court” means the Tonkawa Tribal Court. Q. “Tribal land(s)” shall mean and reference the geographic area that includes all land included within the definition of “Indian country” as established and described by federal law and that is under the jurisdiction of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma including all tribally-owned trust lands located within same as are now in existence or may hereafter be added to. R. “Tribal law” means the Tribal Constitution and all laws, Ordinances, codes, resolutions, and regulations now and hereafter duly enacted by the Tribe. S. “Tribe” shall mean the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Article III—Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Section 1-260. Prohibition of the Unlicensed Sale of Alcohol Beverages This Ordinance prohibits the importation, manufacture, distribution, or sale of Alcohol Beverages for commercial purposes, other than where conducted by a lawfully issued license in accordance with this Ordinance. The Federal liquor laws are intended to remain applicable to any act or transaction that is not authorized by this Ordinance, and violators shall be subject to Federal law and or Tribal law. Section 1-280. License Required Any and all sales of Alcohol Beverages conducted upon Tribal land shall be permitted only where the seller holds a current Alcohol Beverage license duly issued by the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tax Commission. A licensee has the right to engage only in those Alcohol Beverage transactions expressly authorized by such license in accordance with this Ordinance. Section 1-290. Sales for Cash All sales of Alcohol Beverages conducted shall be conducted on a cash-only basis, and no credit for said purchase and consumption of same shall be extended to any person, organization, or entity except that this provision does not prohibit the payment of same by use of credit cards acceptable to the seller (including but not limited to VISA, MasterCard, or American Express). Section 1-300. Personal Consumption All sales shall be for the personal use and consumption of the purchaser or his/her guest(s). The resale of any Alcohol Beverage purchased within or upon Tribal lands by an unlicensed seller is prohibited. Section 1-310. Consumption of Liquor No Tribal operator shall permit any person to open or consume liquor on his or her premises or any premises adjacent thereto and in his or her control. The Commission will allow the consumption of liquor and shall identify where liquor may be consumed on Tribal Trust lands. Article IV—Licensing Section 1-320. Eligibility Only applicants operating upon Tribal lands shall be eligible to receive a license for the sale of any Alcohol Beverage under this ordinance. Section 1-330. Application Process The Tax Commission may cause a license to be issued to any applicant as is deemed appropriate and not contrary to the best interests of the Tribe and its Tribal members. Any applicant that desires to be licensed to sell Alcohol Beverages and that meets the eligibility requirements pursuant to this ordinance must apply to the Tax Commission of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma for a license to sell or to serve Alcohol Beverages. Any such person as may be empowered to make such application shall fully and accurately complete an application provided by the Tax Commission, and shall pay such application fee as may be required by the Tax Commission. Section 1-340. Classes of Licenses The Tax Commission shall have the authority to issue the following classes of Alcohol Beverage licenses: A. “Retail on-sale general license” means a license authorizing the licensee to sell Alcohol Beverages at retail to be consumed by the buyer only on the premises or at the location designated in the license. This class includes, but is not limited to, hotels where alcohol beverages may be sold for consumption on the premises and in the rooms of bona fide registered guests. B. “Retail on-sale beer and wine license” means a license authorizing the licensee to sell beer and wine at retail to be consumed by the buyer only on the premises or at the location designated in the license. This class includes, but is not limited to, hotels where beer and/or wine may be sold for consumption on the premises and in the rooms of bona fide registered guests. C. “Retail off-sale general license” means a license authorizing the licensee to sell Alcohol Beverages at retail to be consumed by the buyer off of the premises or at a location other than the one designated in the license. D. “Retail off-sale beer and wine license” means a license authorizing the licensee to sell beer and wine at retail to be consumed by the buyer off of the premises or at a location other than the one designated in the license. E. “Manufacturers license” means a license authorizing the applicant to manufacture Alcohol Beverages for the purpose of sale on or off Tribal land. F. “Temporary license” means a license authorizing the sale of Alcohol Beverages on a temporary basis for premises temporarily occupied by the licensee for a picnic, social gathering, or similar occasion. Temporary licenses may not be renewed upon expiration. A new application must be submitted for each such license. Section 1-350. Application Form and Content An application for a license shall be made to the Tax Commission and shall contain at least the following information: A. The name and address of the applicant, including the names and addresses of all of the principal officers and directors, and other employees with primary management responsibility related to the sale of Alcohol Beverages; B. The specific area, location, and/or premise(s) for which the license is applied; C. The hours that the applicant will sell the Alcohol Beverages; D. For Temporary Licenses, the dates for which the license is sought to be in effect; E. The class of Alcohol Beverage license applied for as set forth in Section 1-340; F. Whether the applicant has a state liquor license; G. A sworn statement by the applicant to the effect that none of the applicant's officers and directors, and employees with primary management responsibility related to the sale of Alcohol Beverage, were ever convicted of a felony under any law, and have not violated and will not violate or cause or permit to be violated any of the provisions of this Ordinance; and H. The application shall be verified under oath and notarized by a duly authorized representative. Section 1-360. Public Hearing Upon receipt of an application for issuance or renewal of a license, and the payment of any fees required by the Tax Commission, the Tax Commission shall set the matter for a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the applicant and the public at least twenty

(20)calendar days before the hearing. Notice shall be given to the applicant by prepaid U.S. mail at the address listed in the application. Notice shall be given to the public by publication in a newspaper of general circulation sold on the Tribal lands. The notice published in the newspaper shall include the name of the applicant, whether the action involves a new issuance or renewal, the class of license applied for, and a general description of the area where the alcohol will be or has been sold. At the hearing, the Tax Commission shall hear from any person who wishes to speak for or against the application. The Tax Commission shall have the authority to place time limits on each speaker and limit or prohibit repetitive testimony. Section 1-370. Action on the Application The Tax Commission shall act on the matter within thirty

(30)days of the conclusion of the public hearing. The Tax Commission shall have the authority to deny, approve, or approve with conditions the application, consistent with the laws of the Tribe. Upon approval of an application, the Tax Commission shall issue a license to the applicant in a form to be approved from time to time by the Tax Commission. Section 1-380. Denial of License or Renewal An application for a new license or license renewal may be denied for one or more of the following reasons. A. The applicant has materially misrepresented facts contained in the application; B. The applicant is presently not in compliance with this ordinance or other Tribal or Federal laws; C. Granting of the license (or renewal thereof) would create a threat to the peace, safety, morals, health, or welfare of the Tribe; D. The applicant has failed to complete the application properly or has failed to tender the appropriate fee. E. A verdict or judgment of guilty has been entered against or a plea of nolo contendere has been entered by an applicant's officer or director, or an employee with primary management responsibility related to the sale of Alcohol Beverages, to any offense under Federal or State law prohibiting or regulating the sale, use, possession or giving away of Alcohol Beverages. Section 1-390. Temporary Denial If the application is denied solely on the basis of Section 1-380(D), the Tax Commission shall, within fourteen

(14)days of receipt of the application, issue a written notice of temporary denial to the applicant. Such notice shall set forth the reasons for denial and shall state that the denial will become permanent if the problem(s) is not corrected within fifteen

(15)days following receipt of the notice. Section 1-400. Cure If an applicant is denied a license, the applicant may cure the deficiency and resubmit the application for consideration. Each re-submission will be treated as a new application for license or renewal of a license. Section 1-410. Investigation Upon receipt of an application for the issuance, transfer, or renewal of a license, the Tax Commission shall make a thorough investigation to determine whether the applicant and the premises for which a license is applied for qualify for a license and whether the provisions of this Ordinance have been complied with, and shall investigate all matters connected therewith which may affect the public health, welfare, and morals. Section 1-420. Term and Renewal of License Each license shall be issued for a period not to exceed two

(2)years from the original date of issuance and may be renewed thereafter on a year-to-year basis, in compliance with this Ordinance and any rules and/or regulations hereafter adopted by the Tribe. The applicant shall renew a license by, not less than 90 days prior to the license's expiration date, submitting a written renewal application to the Tax Commission on the provided form. Section 1-430. Procedures for Appealing a Denial or Condition of Application Any applicant for a license or licensee who believes the denial of their license, request for renewal, or condition imposed on their license was wrongfully determined may appeal the decision of the Tax Commission in accordance with the Tax Commission Rules and Regulations. For purposes of appeal, an applicant or licensee shall stand in the place of a “taxpayer” as that term is used in the Tax Commission Rules and Regulations appeal procedure. For purposes of appeal, the action being complained of shall stand in the place of the term the “tax,” where appropriate, as that term is used in the Tax Commission Rules and Regulations appeal procedure. Section 1-440. Revocation of License The Tax Commission may initiate action to revoke a license whenever it is brought to the attention of the Commission that a licensee: A. has materially misrepresented facts contained in any license application; B. is not in compliance with Tribal or federal laws material to the issue of licensing; C. failed to comply with any condition of a license, including failure to pay taxes on the sale of Alcohol Beverages or failure to pay a required fee; D. has had a verdict, or judgment of guilty entered against, or has had a plea of nolo contendere entered by one of its officers or directors, or managers with primary responsibility over the sale of Alcohol Beverages, as to any offense under Federal or State law prohibiting or regulating the sale, use, or possession, of Alcohol Beverages; E. failed to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable conditions constituting a nuisance on the licensed premises or any adjacent area within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice to make such corrections has been received from the Tax Commission; or F. has had their Oklahoma liquor license suspended or revoked. Section 1-450. Initiation of Revocation Proceedings Revocation proceedings are initiated either:

(1)By the Tax Commission, on its own motion and through the adoption of an appropriate resolution meeting the requirements of this section; or

(2)by any person who files a complaint with the Tax Commission. The complaint shall be in writing and signed by the maker. Both the complaint and resolution shall state facts showing that there are specific grounds under this Ordinance, which would authorize the Tax Commission to revoke the license(s). The Tax Commission shall cause the matter to be set for a hearing before the Tax Commission on a date no later than 30 days from the Commission's receipt of a complaint or adoption of the resolution. Notice of the time, date, and place of the hearing shall be given to the licensee and the public in the same manner as set forth in section 1-360. The notice shall state that the licensee has the right to file a written response to the complaint or resolution, verified under oath and signed by the licensee, no later than ten

(10)days prior to the hearing date. Section 1-460. Hearing Any hearing held on any complaint shall be held under such rules and regulations as the Tax Commission may prescribe. Both the licensee and the person filing the complaint shall have the right to present witnesses to testify and to present written documents in support of their positions to the Tax Commission. The Commission shall render its decision within sixty

(60)days after the date of the hearing. The decision of the Commission shall be final. Except that any person so aggrieved may file a written appeal to the Tribal Committee clearly stating the reason for appeal within ten

(10)days after the decision of the Commission is received. Please refer to Chapter Two, Section 272-278 (Liquor Tax Code), of the Tonkawa Tribal General Revenue and Taxation Code. Section 1-470. Delivery of License Upon revocation of a license, the enterprise shall forthwith deliver up the license to the Tax Commission. Section 1-480. Transferability of Licenses Alcohol Beverage licenses shall be issued to a specific licensee for use at a single business location (business enterprise) and shall not be transferable for use by any business or location. Separate licenses shall be issued for each of the premises of any business establishment having more than one address. Section 1-490. Posting of License Every licensee shall post and keep posted its license(s) in a conspicuous place(s) on the licensed premises. Article V—Powers of Enforcement Section 1-500. Tax Commission Authority In furtherance of this Ordinance, the Tax Commission shall have exclusive authority to administer and implement this Ordinance and shall have the following powers and duties hereunder: A. To publish and enforce rules and regulations governing the sale, manufacture, distribution, and possession of Alcohol Beverages within the Tribal lands of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; B. To employ such persons as may be reasonably necessary to perform all administrative and regulatory responsibilities of the Tax Commission hereunder. All such employees shall be Tribal employees; C. To issue licenses permitting the sale, manufacture, distribution, and possession of Alcohol Beverages within the Tribal lands; D. To give reasonable notice and to hold hearings on violations of this Ordinance, and for consideration of the issuance or revocation of licenses hereunder; E. To bring such other actions as may be required to enforce this Ordinance; F. To prepare and deliver such reports as may be required by law or regulation; and G. To collect taxes, fees, and penalties as may be required, imposed, or allowed by law or regulation, and to keep accurate books, records, and accounts of the same. Section 1-510. Right of Inspection Any business premises licensed to manufacture, distribute, or sell alcohol pursuant to this Ordinance shall be open for inspection by the Tax Commission for the purpose of insuring the compliance or noncompliance of the licensee with all provisions of this Ordinance and any applicable Tribal law or regulation. Section 1-520. Limitation on Powers In the exercise of its powers and duties under this Ordinance, members of the Tax Commission shall not, whether individually or as a whole: A. Accept any gratuity, compensation or other thing of value from any Alcohol Beverage wholesale, retailer, or distributor, or from any applicant or licensee of the Tribe; B. Waive the sovereign immunity of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, or of any agency, commission, or entity thereof without the express written consent of the General Council of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Article VI—Taxes Section 1-530. Excise Tax There is hereby levied and shall be collected a tax on each retail and wholesale sale of Alcohol Beverages on Tribal land in the amount of one percent (1%) of the retail sales price. All taxes from the sale of such Alcohol Beverages shall be paid into a separate account under exclusive authority of the Tax Commission. This tax may be adjusted as requested by the Tax Commission and approved by the Tribal Committee. Section 1-540. Taxes Due All taxes for the sale of Alcohol Beverages under this Ordinance are due on the 15th day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter for which taxes are due. Section 1-550. Delinquent Taxes Past due taxes shall accrue interest at the rate of two percent (2%) per month until paid. Section 1-560. Reports Along with the payment of taxes imposed hereby, the licensee shall submit a quarterly report and accounting of all income from the sale or distribution of Alcohol Beverages, and for the taxes collected. Section 1-570. Audit All licensees are subject to the review or audit of its books and records relating to the sale of Alcohol Beverages hereunder by the Tax Commission. Such review or audit may be performed periodically by Tax Commission's agents or employees at such times as in the opinion of the Tax Commission such review or audit is appropriate to the proper enforcement of this Ordinance. Article VII—Rules, Regulations, and Enforcement Section 1-580. Sale or Distribution Without License Any person who sells or offers for sale or distribution any Alcohol Beverage in violation of this Ordinance, or who operates a business on Tribal land and has Alcohol Beverage(s) for sale in his possession without a license shall be in violation of this Ordinance. Section 1-590. Unlawful Purchase Any person who purchases any Alcohol Beverage on Tribal lands from a person or business that is not licensed by the Tax Commission to sell Alcohol Beverages shall be in violation of this Ordinance. Section 1-600. Intent to Sell Any person who keeps or possesses, or causes another to keep or possess, upon his person or any premises within his control, an Alcohol Beverage, with the intent to sell or to distribute the same contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be in violation of this Ordinance. Section 1-610. Sale to Intoxicated Person Any person who knowingly sells an Alcohol Beverage to a person who is intoxicated shall be in violation of this Ordinance. Section 1-620. Public Conveyance Any person engaged in the business of carrying passengers for hire, and every agent, servant, or employee of such person who shall knowingly permit any person to drink an Alcohol Beverage in any such public conveyance shall be in violation of this Ordinance. Section 1-630. Age of Consumption No person under the age of twenty-one

(21)years shall possess or consume any Alcohol Beverage on Tribal lands. Section 1-640. Serving Underage Person No person shall serve an Alcohol Beverage to a person under the age of 21 or permit any such person to consume alcohol on the premises or on any premises under his control. Any licensee violating this section shall be guilty of a separate violation of this Ordinance for each and every drink served and/or consumed. Section 1-650. False Identification Any person who purchases or who attempts to purchase an Alcohol Beverage through the use of false, or altered identification that falsely purports to show the person to be over the age of 21 years shall be in violation of this Ordinance. Section 1-660. Documentation of Age When requested by a seller of Alcohol Beverages, any person shall be required to present proper and satisfactory documentation of the bearer's age, signature, and photograph. For purposes of this Ordinance, proper and satisfactory documentation shall include one or more of the following: A. Drivers license or personal identification card issued by any state department of motor vehicles or tribal or federal government agency; B. United States active duty military credentials; C. Passport. Section 1-670. General Penalties Any person adjudged to be in violation of this Ordinance, including any lawful regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be subject to a civil penalty not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each such violation. The Tax Commission may adopt by resolution a separate schedule for fines for each type of violation, taking into account the seriousness and threat the violation may pose to the general health and welfare. Such schedule may also provide, in the case of repeated violations, for imposition of monetary penalties greater than the Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) limitation set forth above. The penalties provided for herein shall be in addition to any criminal penalties that may be imposed under a separate Ordinance, adopted by the Tribe. Section 1-680. Initiation of Action Any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a public nuisance. The Tax Commission may initiate and maintain an action in Tribal court to abate and permanently enjoin any nuisance declared under this Ordinance. Any action taken under this section shall be in addition to any other penalties provided for in this Ordinance. The plaintiff shall not be required to give bond in this action. Section 1-690. Contraband; Seizure; Forfeiture A. All Alcohol Beverages within tribal lands held, owned, or possessed by any person or licensee operating in violation of this Ordinance is hereby declared to be contraband and subject to seizure and forfeiture to the Tribe. B. Seizure of contraband as defined in this Ordinance shall be done by law enforcement and all such contraband seized shall be inventoried and maintained by law enforcement pending final order of the Tax Commission and any appeals there from as may be filed with the Tribal Committee. The owner of the contraband seized may alternatively request that the contraband seized be sold and the proceeds received therefrom be maintained by law enforcement pending final order of the Tax Commission and any appeals therefrom. The proceeds are subject to forfeiture in lieu of the seized contraband. C. Within ten days following the seizure of the contraband, a hearing shall be held by the Tax Commission, at which time the operator or owner of the contraband shall be given an opportunity to present evidence in defense of his or her activities. D. Notice of the hearing of at least 10 days shall be given to the person from whom the property was seized, if known. If the person is unknown, notice of the hearing shall be posted at the place where the contraband was seized and at other public places on tribal lands. The notice shall describe the property seized, and the time, place, and cause of seizure and give the name and place of residence, if known, of the person from whom the property was seized. If upon the hearing, the evidence warrants, or, if no person appears as a claimant, the Tax Commission shall thereupon enter a judgment of forfeiture, and all such property shall be the property of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. If upon the hearing the evidence does not warrant forfeiture, the seized contraband shall be immediately returned to the owner. Article VIII—Nuisance and Abatement Section 1-700. Nuisance Any room, house, building, vehicle, structure or other place where Alcohol Beverages are sold, manufactured, bartered, exchanged, given away, furnished, or otherwise possessed or disposed of in violation of this Ordinance, or of any other Tribal law related to the transportation, possession, distribution or sale of Alcohol Beverages, and including all property kept therein, or thereon, and use in, or in connection with the violation is hereby declared to be a nuisance upon any second or subsequent violation of the same. Section 1-710. Action to Abate Nuisance Upon a finding that any such place or activity is a nuisance under the provision of this Ordinance, the Tribe or the Tax Commission may bring a civil action in the Tribal Court to abate and to perpetually enjoin any such activity declared to be a nuisance. Such injunctive relief may include a closure of any business or other use of the property for up to one

(1)year from the date of the order, or until the owner, lessee or tenant shall give bond of no less than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) as per the Indian Civil Rights Act, payable to the Tribe and conditioned that no further violation of this Ordinance or other Tribal Alcohol Beverage law and by payment of all fines, costs and assessments against him/her. If any condition of the bond is violated, the bond may be recovered and proceeds delivered to the Tax Commission for the use of the Tribe. Any action taken under this section shall be in addition to any other penalties provided for in this Ordinance. Article IX—Revenue and Reporting Section 1-720. Use and Appropriation of Revenue Received All revenue received by the Tax Commission under this Ordinance, from whatever sources, shall be expended first for the administrative costs incurred in the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance. Any excess funds shall be subject to and available to appropriation by the Tribe for essential governmental, and social services, related to drug and alcohol education, counseling and treatment. Section 1-730. Audit Tax Commission handling of revenue received under this ordinance is subject to review and audit as a part of the annual financial audit of the Tax Commission. Section 1-740. Reports The Tax Commission shall submit to the Tribal Committee a quarterly report and an accounting of all revenue received and expended pursuant to this Ordinance. Article X—Miscellaneous Section 1-750. Severability If any provision or application of this Ordinance is found invalid and or unenforceable, such determination shall not be held to render ineffectual any of the remaining provisions or applications of this Ordinance not specifically identified thereby, or to render such provision to be inapplicable to other persons or circumstances. Section 1-760. Construction Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to diminish or impair in any way the rights or sovereign powers of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Section 1-770. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be effective upon certification by the Secretary of the Interior, publication in the **Federal Register** and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Tribal Court. Section 1-780. Prior Law Repealed Any and all prior enactments of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby rescinded. Section 1-770. Amendment This Ordinance may be amended only in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. [FR Doc. E6-12731 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4J-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Intent To Expand the Scope of the General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement Being Prepared for Everglades National Park SUMMARY: The National Park Service

(NPS)is expanding the scope of the General Management Plan (GMP)/Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)being prepared for Everglades National Park. As part of this planning effort, the NPS will include a wilderness study to determine if any portions of the East Everglades Expansion Area should be recommended for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System as defined in the Wilderness Act of 1964. The study will be included as part of the GMP/EIS currently in preparation. The wilderness study will only address East Everglades, the 109,000 acres which were added to the park by the Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989. A Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for the GMP was originally published in the **Federal Register** of October 25, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 207). That EIS now will be expanded to include an evaluation of the impacts associated with possible designation of wilderness in East Everglades. This notice is being furnished under the National Environmental Policy Act regulations, 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1506.6. To facilitate sound planning and analysis of environmental impact, the NPS is gathering information necessary for the preparation of the GMP, the wilderness study, and the associated EIS and is obtaining suggestions and information from other agencies and the public on the scope of issues to be addressed. Comments and participation in this scoping process are invited. DATES: Open house meeting places and times will be announced by press release to print, radio and television organizations throughout South Florida including The Miami Herald, Naples Daily News and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and on the park Web site at: *www.nps.gov/ever.* ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to comment may do so by any one of several methods. They may attend open houses noted above. They may mail comments to Everglades National Park, Attention: Fred Herling, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, Florida 33034. They also may comment via the internet at *http://parkplanning.nps.gov/* . Finally, they may hand-deliver comments to the Everglades National Park headquarters in Homestead, Florida. Our practice is to make comments, including names, home addresses, home phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of respondents, available for public review. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their names and/or home addresses, etc., but if you wish us to consider withholding this information, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. In addition, you must present a rationale for withholding this information. This rationale must demonstrate that disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. Unsupported assertions will not meet this burden. In the absence of exceptional, documentable circumstances, this information will be released. We will always make submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives of or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, 305-242-7704. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Persons who previously submitted comments on the scope of the EIS as it relates to the GMP need not resubmit those comments. The NPS already is considering that input as planning continues. However, persons who have not previously submitted comments on the scope of the EIS, or who wish to submit additional comments related to the scope of the EIS in consideration of the wilderness study are encouraged to do so. The environmental review of the GMP, wilderness study, and EIS for Everglades National Park will be conducted in accordance with requirements of NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4371 *et seq.* and 40 CFR parts 1500-1508), other appropriate Federal regulations, and NPS procedures and policies for compliance with those regulations. Authority: The authority for publishing this notice is 40 CFR 1506.6. The responsible official for this draft GMP/EIS is the Regional Director for the Southeast Region, Patricia A. Hooks. Patricia A. Hooks, Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 06-6734 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am]

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