Notices. Notice of receipt of applications for permit

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BILLING CODE 4310-55-M 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 marine mammals. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by October 27, 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:* Charles F. Bridge, Manzanita, OR, PRT-129006. 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:* Charlotte M.

Peyerk, Shelby Township, MI, PRT-129016. 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:* Danial A. Peyerk, Shelby Township, MI, PRT-129017. 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:* National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, 20013-7012, PRT-125284.

The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened species previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The applications were 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 applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications 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:* Robert L. Hudson, Oxford, MS, PRT-129586. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. *Applicant:* Rodney W.

Brandenburg, Longmont, CO, PRT-128485. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. *Applicant:* James R. Martell, Glenns Ferry, ID, PRT-130729. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus spp.* ) sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. Dated: September 8, 2006.

Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-15768 Filed 9-26-06; 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 October 27, 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:* Zoological Society of Philadelphia, PA, PRT-126270.

The applicant requests a permit to import 15 captive-born tamarins ( *Saguinus bicolor* ) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Zoological Society of Philadelphia, PA, PRT-126543. The applicant requests a permit to import serum from one wild origin captive-held female jaguar ( *Panthera onca* ) from La Aurora Zoo, Guatemala, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Zoological Society of Philadelphia, PA, PRT-126542.

The applicant requests a permit to import one wild origin captive-held female jaguar ( *Panthera onca* ) from La Aurora Zoo, Guatemala, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Zoological Society of Philadelphia, PA, PRT-126541. The applicant requests a permit to import one wild origin captive-held male jaguar ( *Panthera onca* ) from Belize Zoo, Belize, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. *Applicant:* Nathaniel J.

Dominy, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA, PRT-130146. The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from wild spider monkeys ( *Ateles geoffroyi frontatus* and *Ateles geoffroyi panamensis* , and howler monkeys ( *Alouatta palliata* ) collected in Costa Rica, for the purpose of scientific research. Dated: September 15, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-15769 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Review of 37 Southeastern Species AGENCY:

Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service announces 5-year reviews of the Anastasia Island beach mouse ( *Peromyscus polionotus phasma* ), Choctawhatchee beach mouse ( *Peromyscus polionotus allophrys* ), Perdido Key beach mouse ( *Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis* ), Lower Keys marsh rabbit ( *Sylvilagus palustris hefneri* ), Everglade snail kite ( *Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus* ), wood stork ( *Mycteria americana* ), Culebra giant anole ( *Anolis roosevelti* ), bluetail mole skink ( *Eumeces egregius lividus* ), sand skink ( *Neoseps reynoldsi* ), golden coqui ( *Eleutherodactylus jasperi* ), purple bankclimber ( *Elliptoideus sloatianus* ), Gulf moccasinshell ( *Medionidus penicillatus* ), Ochlockonee moccasinshell ( *Medionidus simpsonianus* ), oval pigtoe ( *Pleurobema pyriforme* ), shinyrayed pocketbook ( *Lampsilis subangulata* ), Chipola slabshell ( *Elliptio chipolaensis* ), fat three-ridge ( *Amblema neislerii* ), Crenulate lead-plant ( *Amorpha crenulata* ), *Catesbaea melanocarpa* (no common name), Garber's spurge ( *Chamaesyce garberi* ), Etonia rosemary ( *Conradina etonia* ), *Cordia bellonis* (no common name), Avon Park harebells ( *Crotalaria avonensis* ), beautiful goetzea ( *Goetzea elegans* ), *Lepanthes eltoroensis* (no common name), *Mitracarpus maxwelliae* (no common name), *Mitracarpus polycladus* (no common name), *Peperomia wheeleri* (no common name), wide-leaf warea ( *Warea amplexifolia* ), elfin tree fern ( *Cyathea dryopteroides* ), *Elaphoglossum serpens* (no common name), *Polystichum calderonense* (no common name), *Tectaria estremerana* (no common name), *Thelypteris inabonensis* (no common name), *Thelypteris verecunda* (no common name) and *Thelypteris yaucoensis* (no common name), and Florida perforate cladonia ( *Cladonia perforata* ) under section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended (Act).

The purpose of reviews conducted under this section of the Act is to ensure that the classification of species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12) is accurate. A 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, information submitted for our consideration must be received on or before November 27, 2006.

However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: Information submitted on the Anastasia Island beach mouse, wood stork, Etonia rosemary, and wide-leaf warea should be sent to Sandy MacPherson, Jacksonville Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 6620 Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, fax 904-232-2404. Information on the Lower Keys marsh rabbit, Everglades snail kite, bluetail mole skink, sand skink, Crenulate lead-plant, Garber's spurge, Avon Park harebells, and Florida perforate cladonia should be sent to Cindy Schulz, South Florida Ecological Services Office, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, 1339 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, fax 772-562-4288. Information on the Choctawhatchee beach mouse, Perdido Key beach mouse, purple bankclimber, Gulf moccasinshell, Ochlockonee moccasinshell, oval pigtoe, shinyrayed pocketbook, Chipola slabshell, and fat three-ridge should be sent to Gail Carmody, Panama City Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1601 Balboa Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32405, fax 850-763-2177. Information submitted on the Culebra giant anole, golden coqui, *Catesbaea melanocarpa* , *Cordia bellonis* , beautiful goetzea, *Lepanthes eltoroensis* , *Mitracarpus maxwelliae* , *Mitracarpus polycladus* , *Peperomia wheeleri* , elfin tree fern, *Elaphoglossum serpens* , *Polystichum calderonense* , *Tectaria estremerana* , *Thelypteris inabonensis* , *Thelypteris verecunda* and *Thelypteris yaucoensis* should be sent to Edwin Muniz, Field Supervisor, Caribbean Field Office, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 491, Boquerón, Puerto Rico 00622, fax 787-851-7440. Information received in response to this notice of review will be available for public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at the same addresses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandy MacPherson at the Jacksonville, Florida, address above for the Anastasia Island beach mouse, wood stork, Etonia rosemary, and wide-leaf warea (telephone, 904/232-2580, ext. 110, e-mail *sandy_macpherson@fws.gov* );

Cindy Schulz at the Vero Beach, Florida, address above for Lower Keys marsh rabbit, Everglade snail kite, bluetail mole skink, sand skink, Crenulate lead-plant, Garber's spurge, Avon Park harebells, and Florida perforate cladonia (telephone, 772/562-3909, ext. 305, e-mail *cindy_schulz@fws.gov* ); Gail Carmody at the Panama City, Florida, address above for the Choctawhatchee beach mouse, Perdido Key beach mouse, purple bankclimber, Gulf moccasinshell, Ochlockonee moccasinshell, oval pigtoe, shinyrayed pocketbook, Chipola slabshell, and fat three-ridge (telephone, 850/769-0552, ext. 225, e-mail *gail_carmody@fws.gov* ); and Edwin Muniz, at the above Boquerón, Puerto Rico, address for the Culebra giant anole, golden coqui, *Catesbaea melanocarpa* , *Cordia bellonis* , beautiful goetzea, *Lepanthes eltoroensis* , *Mitracarpus maxwelliae* , *Mitracarpus polycladus* , *Peperomia wheeleri* , elfin tree fern, *Elaphoglossum serpens* , *Polystichum calderonense* , *Tectaria estremerana* , *Thelypteris inabonensis* , *Thelypteris verecunda* and *Thelypteris yaucoensis* (telephone, 787/851-7297, ext. 228, e-mail *edwin_muniz@fws.gov* ).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Act, the Service maintains a list of endangered and threatened wildlife and plant species at 50 CFR 17.11 (for wildlife) and 17.12 (for plants) (collectively referred to as the List). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. Then, on the basis of such reviews, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether or not any species should be removed from the List (delisted), or reclassified from endangered to threatened or from threatened to endangered.

Delisting a species must be supported by the best scientific and commercial data available and only considered if such data substantiate that the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following reasons:

(1)The species is considered extinct;

(2)the species is considered to be recovered; and/or

(3)the original data available when the species was listed, or the interpretation of such data, were in error. Any change in Federal classification would require a separate rulemaking process. The regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the **Federal Register** announcing those species currently under active review. This notice announces our active review of the following species that are currently federally listed as endangered: Anastasia Island beach mouse, Choctawhatchee beach mouse, Perdido Key beach mouse, Lower Keys marsh rabbit, Everglade snail kite, wood stork, Culebra giant anole, Gulf moccasinshell, Ochlockonee moccasinshell, oval pigtoe, shinyrayed pocketbook, fat three-ridge, Crenulate lead-plant, *Catesbaea melanocarpa* , Etonia rosemary, *Cordia bellonis* , Avon Park harebells, beautiful goetzea, *Lepanthes eltoroensis* , *Mitracarpus maxwelliae* , *Mitracarpus polycladus* , *Peperomia wheeleri* , wide-leaf warea, elfin tree fern, *Elaphoglossum serpens* , *Polystichum calderonense* , *Tectaria estremerana* , *Thelypteris inabonensis* , *Thelypteris verecunda* , *Thelypteris yaucoensis* , and Florida perforate cladonia. This notice also announces our active review of the following species that are currently federally listed as threatened: bluetail mole skink, sand skink, golden coqui, purple bankclimber, Chipola slabshell, and Garber's spurge. The List is found in 50 CFR 17.11 (wildlife) and 17.12 (plants) and is also available on our Internet site at *http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species.* Amendments to the List through final rules are published in the **Federal Register** What information is considered in the review? A 5-year review will consider the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since the current listing determination or most recent status review of each species, such as: A. Species biology, including but not limited to population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics; B. Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, distribution, and suitability; C. Conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the species; D. Threat status and trends (see five factors under heading “How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?”); and E. Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous information contained in the List, and improved analytical methods. Definitions Related to This Notice The following definitions are provided to assist those persons who contemplate submitting information regarding the species being reviewed: A. *Species* includes any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate which interbreeds when mature. B. *Endangered* means any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. C. *Threatened* means any species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened? Section 4(a)(1) of the Act establishes that we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the following five factors: A. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; B. Overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes; C. Disease or predation; D. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or E. Other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. What could happen as a result of this review? If we find that there is new information concerning any of these 37 species indicating that a change in classification may be warranted, we may propose a new rule that could do one of the following:

(a)Reclassify the species from endangered to threatened (downlist);

(b)reclassify the species from threatened to endangered (uplist); or

(c)delist the species. If we determine that a change in classification is not warranted, then the species will remain on the List under its current status. Public Solicitation of New Information We request any new information concerning the status of any of these 37 species. See “What information is considered in the review?” heading for specific criteria. Information submitted should be supported by documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during normal business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home addresses from the supporting record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. There also may be circumstances in which we may withhold from the supporting record a respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment, but you should be aware that the Service may be required to disclose your name and address pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. However, we will not consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Authority This document is published under the authority of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: September 14, 2006. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. E6-15824 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of the Final Sentry Milk-Vetch Recovery Plan AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the final recovery plan for the sentry milk-vetch ( *Astragalus cremnophylax* var. *cremnophylax* ). Three populations of this endangered plant are known to occur on land managed by the National Park Service in the Grand Canyon National Park

(Park)in Coconino County, Arizona. ADDRESSES: Persons may obtain a copy of the recovery plan by accessing the Service's Arizona Ecological Services Field Office Internet Web page at *http://arizonaes.fws.gov* or by contacting the Field Supervisor, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2321 West Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, Arizona, 85021-4951 (602/242-0210) to obtain a copy via the mail or in person at the addresses above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mima Falk, Arizona Ecological Services Tucson Suboffice, 201 N Bonita Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85745 (520/670-6150 ext. 225). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Restoring an endangered or threatened animal or plant species to the point where it is again a secure, self-sustaining member of its ecosystem is a primary goal of the Service's endangered species program. To help guide the recovery effort, the Service is working to prepare recovery plans for most of the listed species native to the United States. Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for conservation of species, establish criteria for the recovery levels for downlisting or delisting them, and estimate time and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ), requires the development of recovery plans for listed species, unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act, as amended in 1988, requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment be provided during recovery plan development. We will consider all information presented during the public comment period prior to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. We, along with other Federal agencies, will also take these comments into account in the course of implementing approved recovery plans. The recovery plan describes the status, current management, recovery criteria, and specific actions needed to reclassify the sentry milk-vetch from endangered to threatened and for eventual consideration for delisting. An original draft of the recovery plan was developed by Dr. Joyce Maschinski, a botanist and species specialist from the Arboretum at Flagstaff. The document was reviewed and updated by a team of botanists, soil scientists, naturalists and National Park Service land managers that have a history of researching or managing the plant and its habitat. In 1993, the draft recovery plan for the sentry milk-vetch underwent technical and public review, but was not finalized at that time due to other high priority work. The reviews received on the 1993 draft are maintained in the Service's administrative record. The draft plan was subsequently updated again and made available for public and peer review in 2004 (69 FR 55447), with a re-opening of the public comment period for an additional 30 days in 2005 (70 FR 1736). Sentry milk-vetch is known from three locations on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, where Kaibab limestone forms large flat platforms with shallow soils near pinyon-juniper woodlands. There are currently fewer than 600 individual sentry milk-vetch plants between the three locations. The primary cause of decline of the largest population at Maricopa Point prior to protection was trampling by Park visitors, although drought conditions may have worsened the situation. We carefully assessed the best scientific and commercial information available regarding the past, present, and future threats faced by sentry milk-vetch as part of our 1990 final determination to list this species as endangered (55 FR 50184). The four major threats identified in the rule listing the species were:

(1)Destruction of habitat and damage to individuals through human disturbance (trampling);

(2)over-utilization due to collection;

(3)inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms to provide protection of habitat; and

(4)naturally low reproduction of the species. The recovery plan reassesses current threats to the species and provides recovery actions to lessen and alleviate significant threats. The recovery plan recommends downlisting to threatened when four viable populations of 1,000 plants each have been established and maintained for 10-30 years, and delisting when eight populations have been established and maintained for 10-30 years. These criteria are based on considerations of population viability and resiliency, redundancy, climatic factors, and habitat protection. The time to reach downlisted or recovered status is not known, but will depend on the time necessary to survey existing habitat, accomplish priority research needs, establish a botanical garden population, establish new wild populations, and implement management to protect the species. Estimated costs for the first 5 years of recovery implementation total $963,000. Authority The authority for this action is Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: September 6, 2006. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E6-15873 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for marine mammals. SUMMARY: The following permits were issued. 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 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: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. Marine Mammals Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 124503 Randall M. Peters 71 FR 35692; June 21, 2006 August 25, 2006. 126959 Frank S. Noska, IV 71 FR 37602; June 30, 2006 August 25, 2006. 127173 James R. Hens 71 FR 37602; June 30, 2006 August 25, 2006. Dated: September 8, 2006. Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-15771 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permit for marine mammals. SUMMARY: The following permit was issued. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with this application is 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 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: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permit(s) subject to certain conditions set forth therein. Marine Mammals Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 125905 Marty R. Barber 71 FR 37602; June 30, 2006 September 8, 2006. Dated: September 15, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-15772 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ID-933-1430-ET; DK-G-06-0005, IDI-7322] Public Land Order No. 7671; Extension of Public Land Orders No. 6629 and No. 6670; Idaho AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public Land Order. SUMMARY: This order extends Public Land Orders No. 6629 and No. 6670 for additional 20-year terms. Extension of these orders is necessary to continue the protection of the Lower Salmon River in Idaho, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties. *Effective Date:* September 27, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Simmons, BLM Idaho State Office, 1387 S. Vinnel Way, Boise, Idaho 83709, 208-373-3867. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the original withdrawal orders containing a legal description of the lands involved are available from the Bureau of Land Management, Idaho 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. 6629 (51 FR 41104, November 13, 1986) and Public Land Order No. 6670 (53 FR 10535, April 1, 1988), which withdrew a total of 26,593.81 acres of public lands and minerals from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, but not the mineral leasing laws, to protect the Lower Salmon River, are hereby each extended for additional 20-year terms. 2. Public Land Order No. 6629 will expire on November 12, 2026 and Public Land Order No. 6670 will expire on March 31, 2028, unless, as a result of a review conducted prior to the expiration dates 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 withdrawals shall be extended. (Authority: 43 CFR 2310.4) Dated: September 8, 2006. R. Thomas Weimer, Assistant Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. E6-15827 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AZ-330-06-2641-HO-AZZF] Topock Project Area Emergency Road Closure AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, Arizona, Interior. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations, subpart 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, will close portions of roads on public lands to motorized and mechanized vehicle use. The purpose of the emergency closure is to protect soils, vegetation and cultural resources that have been adversely impacted, or are at risk of being adversely impacted, by off-highway vehicle

(OHV)use. In addition, this closure is needed to alleviate congestion in the project area during Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) remediation of hexavalent chromium in the groundwater at the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Topock Compressor Station in Needles, California. Copies of this Emergency Closure Notice and map are available at the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, phone

(928)505-1200. EFFECTIVE DATE: This emergency road closure is in effect beginning August 1, 2006, and will remain in effect until considerable adverse effects giving rise to the closure are eliminated, and measures are implemented to prevent recurrence of these adverse effects. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Dodson, Law Enforcement Ranger, Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, phone

(928)505-1200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office and other entities have observed and documented considerable adverse effects to soils, vegetation, and cultural resources from motorized or mechanized vehicle use in this area. Based on this information, the BLM authorized officer has determined that motorized or mechanized vehicle use in this area is causing, and will continue to cause, considerable adverse effects. In addition, portions of roads in the emergency road closure area are utilized by Pacific Gas and Electric Company to control and remove hexavalent chromium from the groundwater. The emergency road closure in the area will help protect public safety and remediation efforts during CERCLA operations, by restricting motorized and mechanized use of the area. The public lands affected are closed to travel by motorized and mechanized vehicle use (including trucks, sport utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, cars, motorcycles, bicycles), except for authorized access to private lands and rights-of-way (ROW), use by fire and law enforcement vehicles, emergency activities, and other authorized government uses. The authorities for this emergency closure and restriction order are 43 CFR 8364.1 and 9268.3(d). BLM is implementing this action on 269 acres of public land in San Bernardino County, California. OHV use on the remainder of the public lands administered by the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office will continue to be managed according to existing **Federal Register** orders, and the 1985 Yuma District Resource Management Plan. *Description of Closed Area:* This emergency closure affects 269 acres of public lands and roads, subject to the exceptions below, located within the Topock Project area. Public lands in the following described tracts are hereby closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles: T. 7 N., R. 24 E, portions of sections 5, 6, 7 and 8. Private lands within the closure boundary are not under the jurisdiction of the BLM, and not affected by this emergency closure. Exceptions to the Emergency Closure and Restriction Orders Exceptions to this closure include emergency personnel (law enforcement, fire, medical), authorized BLM personnel, and persons authorized access to private lands and Rights of Way within the closure boundary. Penalties Under section 303(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, (43 U.S.C. 1733(a), and 43 CFR 8360-7, if you violate these closures or restrictions on public lands within the boundaries established, you may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $1,000 or, imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Such violations may also be subject to the enhanced fines provided for by 18 U.S.C. 3571. Dated: July 31, 2006. Timothy Z. Smith, Field Manager, BLM Lake Havasu Field Office. [FR Doc. E6-15818 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-32-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Availability of the Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL; Biscayne National Park, FL; Canaveral National Seashore, FL; Dry Tortugas National Park, FL; Everglades National Park, FL; Buck Island Reef National Monument, VI; Christiansted National Historic Site, VI; Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, VI; and Virgin Islands National Park, VI AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service

(NPS)announces the availability of a Draft South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement

(DEIS)for Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, Biscayne National Park, Florida, Canaveral National Seashore, Florida, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, Everglades National Park, Florida, Buck Island Reef National Monument, Virgin Islands, Christiansted National Historic Site, Virgin Islands, Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, Virgin Islands, and Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands. DATES: There will be a 60-day public review period for comments on this document. Comments on the DEIS must be received no later than 60 days after the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its notice of availability in the **Federal Register.** ADDRESSES: Copies of the DEIS are available on the World Wide Web by accessing *http://parkplanning.nps.gov/EVER,* by request by writing to Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225, by phone (303-969-2068), or the document can be picked-up in person at the participating parks' headquarters. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225, phone (303-969-2068). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the *Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974,* as amended (7 U.S.C. 280 et seq.), the United States government has designated certain plants as noxious weeds; many of these are exotic plant species. Approximately 1,200 exotic plant species in Florida and the Caribbean have become established in natural areas, and as many as 4% of those exotic plant species have displaced native species. Exotic plants compete aggressively with native plants and are often at an advantage because they have little or no predatory control. Among other problems, exotic plants displace native species, alter native species proportion, degrade or reduce available habitat for threatened and endangered species, consume nutrients, alter fire patterns, reduce recreational opportunities and clog waterways. The purpose of this DEIS is to

(1)provide a programmatic plan to manage and control exotic plants in nine parks in south Florida and the Caribbean;

(2)promote restoration of native species and habitat conditions in ecosystems that have been invaded by exotic plants', and

(3)protect park resources and values from adverse effects resulting from exotic plant presence and control activities. The DEIS evaluates a range of reasonable alternatives for managing exotic plants in nine parks in south Florida and the Caribbean. Three alternatives are examined: Alternative A, No Action, *Continue Current Management;* Alternative B, *New Framework For Exotic Plant Management: Increased Planning, Monitoring, and Mitigation;* and Alternative C, *New Framework for Exotic Plant Management: Increased Planning, Monitoring, and Mitigation, with an Emphasis on Active Restoration of Native Plants.* The NPS preferred alternative is Alternative C; the “environmentally preferred” alternative is also Alternative C. At the end of the EIS planning process, the record of decision announces which alternative has been selected to guide future management of exotic plants in the nine parks. Persons wishing to comment may do so by posting comments on the World Wide Web at *http://parkplanning.nps.gov/EVER* or mailing comments to Sandra Hamilton, Environmental Quality Division, National Park Service, Academy Place, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225. 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. Authority: The authority for publishing this notice is 40 CFR 1506.6. The responsible official for this DEIS is the Regional Director for the Southeast Region, Patricia A. Hooks. Dated: June 30, 2006. Patricia A. Hooks, Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. E6-15437 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-V6-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1105-1106 (Preliminary)] Lemon Juice From Argentina and Mexico AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of antidumping investigations and scheduling of preliminary phase investigations. SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1105-1106 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from Argentina and Mexico of lemon juice, provided for in subheadings 2009.31.40, 2009.31.60, and 2009.39.60 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 6, 2006. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 14, 2006. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). DATES: *Effective Date:* September 21, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim McClure (202-205-3191), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background.—* These investigations are being instituted in response to a petition filed on September 21, 2006, by Sunkist Growers, Inc., Sherman Oaks, CA. *Participation in the investigations and public service list.—* Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Industrial users and (if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level) representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance. *Limited disclosure of business proprietary information

(BPI)under an administrative protective order

(APO)and BPI service list.* —Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made not later than seven days after the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. *Conference.—* The Commission's Director of Operations has scheduled a conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30 a.m. on October 13, 2006, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. Parties wishing to participate in the conference should contact Jim McClure (202-205-3191) not later than October 10, 2006, to arrange for their appearance. Parties in support of the imposition of antidumping duties in these investigations and parties in opposition to the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the conference. *Written submissions.—* As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or before October 18, 2006, a written brief containing information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. Parties may file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the conference no later than three days before the conference. If briefs or written testimony contain BPI, they must conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II

(C)of the Commission's Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission's rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 21, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6-15851 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1105-0082] Executive Office for United States Attorneys; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: Office of Legal Education Nomination/Confirmation Form. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys, (EOUSA) 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until November 27, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Michele Zozom,

(202)616-6969, Executive Office for United States Attorneys, U.S. Department of Justice, 600 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. 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:

(1)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;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(4)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:* Existing collection in use with an OMB control number.

(2)*The title of the form/collection:* Office of Legal Education Nomination Form.

(3)*The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:* U.S. Department of Justice. DOJ Form Number, none. Office of Legal Education, Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Respondents will be current and potential users of agency training services. Respondents may represent Federal agencies, as well as State, local, and tribal governments. The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will use the collected information to select class participants, arrange for transportation and reserve rooms; have an address to contact the participant, and an emergency contact.

(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 there will be 21,000 responses annually. It is estimated that each form will take 5 minutes to complete.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* An estimate of the total hour burden to conduct this survey is 1750 hours. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 20, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 06-8209 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]

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