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BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Plan for the Newcomb's Snail Erinna newcombi AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“we”) announces the availability of a Recovery Plan for the Newcomb's snail ( *Erinna newcombi* ). This aquatic snail is listed as threatened (65 FR 4162) and is endemic to the Hawaiian Island of Kaua`i. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Recovery Plan are available by request from the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 3-122, Box 50088, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 (phone 808/792-9400); and the Hawaii State Library, 478 S. King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. An electronic copy of the recovery plan is available on the world wide Web at: *http://endangered.fws.gov/recovery/index.html#plans.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorena Wada, Invertebrate Program Supervisor, at the above Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office address.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Restoring endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program. The Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* )

(Act)requires the development of recovery plans for listed species unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Recovery plans help guide the recovery effort by describing actions considered necessary for the conservation of the species, establishing criteria for downlisting or delisting listed species, and estimating time and cost for implementing the measures needed for recovery. Section 4(f) of the Act requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment be provided during recovery plan development. In fulfillment of this requirement, the Draft Recovery Plan for the Newcomb's Snail ( *Erinna newcombi* ) was available for public comment from March 24, 2004, through May 24, 2004 (69 FR 13868). Information presented during the public comment period has been considered in the preparation of this recovery plan, and is summarized in the appendix to the recovery plan. We will forward substantive comments regarding recovery plan implementation to appropriate Federal or other entities so that they can take these comments into account during the course of implementing recovery actions. Newcomb's snail is an aquatic snail known to occur at 10 small locations in streams and springs located in 6 watersheds found in the mountainous interior of the Hawaiian Island of Kau'i. Newcomb's snail is a type of freshwater snail belonging to the lymnaeid family of snails. Adult Newcomb's snails are approximately 6 millimeters (0.25 inches) long and 3 millimeters (0.12 inches) wide. Three of the six watersheds containing sites where Newcomb's snails occur are privately owned; the remaining sites are located on State of Hawaii lands. Some of the historical decline of the snail may be attributed to habitat loss and degradation through water diversion and well drilling. In addition, predation by alien species, natural disasters, and habitat alteration are threats that imperil the Newcomb's snail. Presently, Newcomb's snail faces an increased likelihood of extinction from naturally occurring events due to the small number of remaining populations and their limited distribution. Significant habitat destruction through reduction or elimination of stream or spring flow could destroy an entire population of Newcomb's snail, and natural disasters such as hurricanes or catastrophic landslides could also destroy vital habitat. The objective of this recovery plan is to ensure the long-term conservation, recovery, and eventual delisting of the species. This recovery will be accomplished through a variety of recovery actions including:

(1)Conducting research on the population biology and life history of the Newcomb's snail;

(2)analysis and potential prevention of predation and other forms of negative interspecific interactions that may limit or reduce Newcomb's snail populations;

(3)assurance of adequate stream and spring flows to protect known and potential Newcomb's snail habitat;

(4)making recovery of Newcomb's snail a part of other landscape conservation efforts, such as preservation of the structure and function of upland forests that maintain and regulate surface run-off to streams and act as areas of infiltration for ground water;

(5)using initial recovery efforts and research to periodically validate recovery objectives; and

(6)providing educational informational opportunities to build public support for conservation. Authority The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: May 4, 2006. David J. Wesley, Acting Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E6-15438 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NMNM 46832 and NMNM 46839] Public Land Order No. 7670; Revocation of Secretarial Orders Dated August 17, 1907 and August 27, 1908; New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public land order. SUMMARY: This order revokes two Secretarial Orders in their entirety, which withdrew 240 acres of National Forest System land for use as an administrative site known as Station No. 34 or Baca Administrative Site. DATES: *Effective Date:* September 18, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gilda Fitzpatrick, BLM New Mexico State Office, 1474 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502, 505-438-7597. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Forest Service has determined that the withdrawals are no longer needed and has requested the revocation. The land will not be opened to surface entry or mining until completion of an analysis to determine if any of the land needs special designation. Order By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714 (2000), it is ordered as follows: The Secretarial Orders dated August 17, 1907 and August 27, 1908, which withdrew National Forest System land for use as an administrative site known as Station No. 34 or Baca Administrative Site, are hereby revoked in their entirety. Dated: August 30, 2006. R. Thomas Weimer, Assistant Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. E6-15414 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [OR-936-1430-ET; HAG-06-0146; WAOR-11331] Public Land Order No. 7669; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6631; Washington AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public land order. SUMMARY: This order extends Public Land Order No. 6631 for an additional 20-year period. This extension is necessary to continue protection of the Bureau of Land Management's Split Rock Recreation Area. DATES: *Effective Date:* November 28, 2006. ADDRESSES: Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/Washington State Office, P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Schurger, Wenatchee Field Office, 509-665-2116, or Charles R. Roy, Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, 503-808-6189. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the original order containing the legal description of the land involved are available from the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office at the address above. Order By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714 (2000), it is ordered as follows: 1. Public Land Order No. 6631 (51 FR 43003, November 28, 1986), which withdrew 24.65 acres of public land from settlement, sale, location and entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, to protect the Bureau of Land Management's Split Rock Recreation Area, is hereby extended for an additional 20-year period. 2. Public Land Order No. 6631 will expire on November 27, 2026, unless, as a result of a review conducted prior to the expiration date pursuant to section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f) (2000), the Secretary determines that the withdrawal shall be extended. Dated: August 30, 2006. R. Thomas Weimer, Assistant Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. E6-15409 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-33-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ID-933-5870-HN, DK-G06-0006] Request for Public Nomination of Qualified Properties for Potential Purchase by the Federal Government in the State of Idaho AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act of 2000, 43 U.S.C. 2303 (FLTFA), this notice provides the public the opportunity to nominate lands within the State of Idaho for possible acquisition by the Federal agencies identified below. Such lands must be

(1)inholdings within a federally designated area or

(2)lands that are adjacent to federally designated areas and contain exceptional resources. DATES: Nominations may be submitted at any time following the publication of this notice. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be mailed to the attention of the FLTFA Program Manager for the agency listed below having jurisdiction over the adjacent federally designated area: • Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office (ID 933), 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709. • National Park Service, Pacific West Region, 909 1st Avenue, 5th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104. • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Region, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232. • USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807. • USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, 324 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathie Foster, FLTFA Program Manager, BLM Idaho State Office (ID 933), 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709,

(208)373-3863, or e-mail *cathie_foster@blm.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the FLTFA, the four agencies noted above are offering to the public the opportunity to nominate lands in the state of Idaho that meet FLTFA eligibility requirements for possible Federal acquisition. Under the provisions of FLTFA, only the following lands are eligible for nomination:

(1)Inholdings within a federally designated area, or

(2)lands that are adjacent to federally designated areas and contain exceptional resources. An inholding is any right, title, or interest held by a non-Federal entity, in or to a tract of land that lies within the boundary of a federally designated area. A federally designated area is land that on July 25, 2000, was within the boundary of: a unit of the National Park System; a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; an area of the National Forest System designated for special management; a national monument, national conservation area, national riparian conservation area, national recreation area, national scenic area, research natural area, national outstanding natural area, national natural landmark, or an area of critical environmental concern managed by the Bureau of Land Management; a wilderness or wilderness study area; or a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System or National Trails Systems. If you are not sure whether a particular area meets the statutory definition of a federally designated area in FLTFA, you should consult the statute or contact the BLM at the above address. An exceptional resource refers to a resource of scientific, natural, historic, cultural, or recreational value that has been documented by a Federal, State, or local government authority, and for which there is a compelling need for conservation and protection under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency to maintain the resource for the benefit of the public. Nominations meeting the above criteria may be submitted by any individual, group, or governmental body. If submitted by a party other than the landowner, the landowner must also sign the nomination to confirm their willingness to sell. Pursuant to FLTFA, nominations will only be considered eligible by the agencies if:

(1)The nomination package is complete;

(2)acquisition of the nominated land or interest in land would be consistent with an agency approved land use plan;

(3)the land does not contain a hazardous substance and is not otherwise contaminated and would not be difficult or uneconomic to manage as Federal lands; and

(4)acceptable title can be conveyed in accordance with Federal title standards. Priority will be placed on nominations for areas where there is no local or tribal government objection to Federal acquisition. Nominations may be made at any time following publication of this notice and will continue to be accepted for consideration during the life of the FLTFA, which ends on July 24, 2010, unless extended by Act of Congress. Nominations may be made on forms available from the BLM at the above address. Requests for the forms may also be made by telephone, e-mail, or U.S. Postal Service mail. The agencies will assess the nominations for public benefits and rank the nominations in accordance with the jointly prepared state-level Idaho Interagency Implementation Agreement and the national-level Memorandum of Understanding among the agencies. The nomination and identification of an inholding does not obligate the landowner to convey the property nor does it obligate the United States to acquire the property. All Federal land acquisitions must be made at fair market value established by applicable provisions of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions. Further information, including the required contents of a nomination package and details of the Idaho Interagency Implementation Agreement, may be obtained by contacting Cathie Foster at the aforementioned address and phone number. Dated: August 9, 2006. Jimmie Buxton, Branch Chief, Lands, Minerals and Water Rights. [FR Doc. E6-15410 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GG-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY-920-06-5870-HN] Request for Public Nomination of Qualified Properties for Potential Purchase by the Federal Government in the State of Wyoming AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Request for Public Nomination of Qualified Properties for Potential Purchase by the Federal Government in the State of Wyoming. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act of 2000 (43 U.S.C. 2303) (FLTFA), this notice provides the public the opportunity to nominate lands within the State of Wyoming for possible acquisition by the Federal agencies identified below. Such lands must be

(1)inholdings within a federally designated area or

(2)lands that are adjacent to federally designated areas and contain exceptional resources. DATES: Nominations may be submitted at any time following the publication of this notice. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be mailed to the attention of the FLTFA Program Manager for the agency listed below having jurisdiction over the adjacent federally designated area: • Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office (WY-921), 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009. • National Park Service, Intermountain Region, P.O. Box 728, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728. • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mountain Prairie Region, P.O. Box 25486, DFC, Lakewood, CO 80225-0486. • USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, P.O. Box 25127, Lakewood, CO 80225. • USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, 324 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamara J. Gertsch, FLTFA Program Manager, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office (WY-921), 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009,

(307)775-6115, or e-mail *Tamara_Gertsch@blm.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the FLTFA, the four agencies noted above are offering to the public at large the opportunity to nominate lands in the State of Wyoming that meet FLTFA eligibility requirements for possible Federal acquisition. Under the provisions of FLTFA, only the following lands are eligible for nomination:

(1)Inholdings within a federally designated area, or

(2)lands that are adjacent to federally designated areas and contain exceptional resources. An inholding is any right, title, or interest held by a non-Federal entity, in or to a tract of land that lies within the boundary of a federally designated area. A federally designated area is land that on July 25, 2000, was within the boundary of: A unit of the National Park System; a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; an area of the National Forest System designated for special management; a national monument, national conservation area, national riparian conservation area, national recreation area, national scenic area, research natural area, national outstanding natural area, national natural landmark, or an area of critical environmental concern managed by the Bureau of Land Management; a wilderness or wilderness study area; or a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System or National Trails Systems. If you are not sure whether a particular area meets the statutory definition of a federally designated area in FLTFA, you should consult the statute or contact the BLM at the above address. An exceptional resource refers to a resource of scientific, natural, historic, cultural, or recreational value that has been documented by a Federal, State, or local government authority, and for which there is a compelling need for conservation and protection under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency to maintain the resource for the benefit of the public. Nominations meeting the above criteria may be submitted by any individual, group, or governmental body. If submitted by a party other than the landowner, the landowner must also sign the nomination to confirm their willingness to sell. Pursuant to FLTFA, nominations will only be considered eligible by the agencies if:

(1)The nomination package is complete;

(2)acquisition of the nominated land or interest in land would be consistent with an agency approved land use plan;

(3)the land does not contain a hazardous substance and is not otherwise contaminated and would not be difficult or uneconomic to manage as Federal lands; and

(4)acceptable title can be conveyed in accordance with Federal title standards. Priority will be placed on nominations for areas where there is no local or tribal government objection to Federal acquisition. Nominations may be made at any time following publication of this notice and will continue to be accepted for consideration during the life of the FLTFA, which ends on July 24, 2010, unless extended by Act of Congress. Nominations may be made on forms available from the BLM at the above address. Request for the forms may also be made by telephone, e-mail, or U.S. Postal Service mail. The agencies will assess the nominations for public benefits and rank the nominations in accordance with the jointly prepared state-level Wyoming Interagency Implementation Agreement and the national-level Memorandum of Understanding among the agencies. The nomination and identification of an inholding does not obligate the landowner to convey the property nor does it obligate the United States to acquire the property. All Federal land acquisitions must be made at fair market value established by applicable provisions of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions. Further information, including the required contents of a nomination package and details of the Wyoming Interagency Implementation Agreement, may be obtained by contacting Tamara Gertsch at the address and phone number noted above. Donald A. Simpson, Associate State Director, Wyoming. [FR Doc. E6-15411 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 30 Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection Information; Opportunity for Public Comment AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C., chapter 3507) and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service

(NPS)invites public comments on a revision of a currently approved information collection (OMB # 1024-0064). DATES: Public comments on this proposed Information Collection Request

(ICR)will be accepted October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, (OMB # 1024-0064), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, by fax at 202/395-6566, or by electronic mail at *oira_docket@omb.eop.gov* . The information collection may be viewed on-line at: *http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/mining/9a_text/htm.* and *http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/oil_and_gas/9b_text/htm* . For further information contact Edward O. Kassman, Jr., at 303-969-2146. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* NPS/Minerals Management Program/Mining Claims and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights. *OMB Number:* 1024-0064. *Expiration Date of Approval:* August 31, 2006. *Type of Request:* Revision of a currently approved information collection. *Description of Need:* The NPS regulates mineral development activities inside park boundaries on mining claims and on non-Federal oil and gas rights under regulations codified at 36 CFR Part 9, Subpart A (“9A regulations”), and 36 CFR Part 9, Subpart B (“9B Regulations”), respectively. The NPS promulgated both sets of regulations in the late 1970's. In the case of mining claims, the NPS promulgated the 9A regulations pursuant to congressional authority granted under the Mining in the Parks Act of 1976, 16 U.S.C. 1901 *et seq* ., and individual park enabling statutes. For non-Federal oil and gas rights, the NPS regulates development activities pursuant to authority under the NPS Organic Act of 1916, 16 U.S.C. 1 *et seq* ., and individual enabling statues. As directed by Congress, the NPS developed the regulations in order to protect park resources and visitor values from the adverse impacts associated with mineral development in park boundaries. NPS specifically requests comments on:

(1)The need for information including whether the information has practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of the reporting burden hour estimates;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. It is the practice of the NPS to make all comments, including names and addresses of respondents who provide that information, available for public review following the conclusion of the NEPA process. Individuals may request that the NPS withhold their name and/or address from public disclosure. If you wish to do this, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. Commentators using the Web site can make such a request by checking the box “keep my information private.” NPS will honor such requests to the extent allowable by law, but you should be aware that NPS may still be required to disclose your name and address pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. *Description of Respondents:* 1/4 medium to large publicly owned companies and 3/4 private entities. *Estimated Annual Reporting Burden:* 4224 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Hours per Response:* 176 Hours. *Estimated Average Number of Respondents:* 24 annually. *Estimated Frequency of Response:* 24 annually. Dated: September 17, 2006. Leonard E. Stowe, NPS, Information and Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06-7717 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am]

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