Notices. Notice; extension of submission period
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BILLING CODE 3410-08-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2006-0126] Request for Information; Potential Sites for a Sterile Fruit Fly Production Facility or Potential Alternate Sources of Sterile Fruit Flies AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; extension of submission period. SUMMARY: We are extending the submission period for our notice that requests information from interested persons regarding potential sites for the production of sterile fruit flies or alternates sources of those flies.
This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit information. DATES: We will consider all submissions of information that we receive on or before February 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Any information should be submitted, in writing, to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael B. Stefan, Director, Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 137, Riverdale, MD 20737-1229;
(301)734-4387. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 1, 2006, we published in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 69530-69531, Docket No. APHIS-2006-0126) a notice 1 requesting the submission of information from interested persons regarding potential sites for the production of sterile fruit flies or alternate sources of those flies. 1 To view the notice, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , click on the “Advanced Search” tab, and select “Docket Search.” In the Docket ID field, enter APHIS-2006-0126, then click on “Submit.” Clicking on the Docket ID link in the search results page will produce a list of all documents in the docket. Submissions of information in response to the notice were required to be received on or before January 2, 2007. We are extending the submission period on Docket No. APHIS-2006-0126 for an additional 30 days. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit information. Done in Washington, DC this 28th day of December 2006. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6-22638 Filed 1-4-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Bridger-Teton National Forest; Wyoming; Proposed Summer Designated Road and Motorized Trail System AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. SUMMARY: The Bridger-Teton National Forest is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed May 1st to December 1st designated road and motorized trail system for portions of the Buffalo, Jackson, and Big Piney Ranger Districts where cross-country motorized use is currently allowed. This scoping proposal complies with the 2005 National Off-Highway Vehicle
(OHV)Rule which requires all wheeled motorized travel to occur on designated routes. The full text of the proposal plus maps showing the proposed designated road and motorized trail system are posted in the Bridger-Teton National Forest Web site at *http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf.* DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis are requested by January 29, 2007. The draft environmental impact statement is expected in September 2007 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in January 2008. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to “North Zone Travel Management”; Bridger-Teton National Forest, PO Box 1689, Jackson, WY 83001. Comments may also be faxed to
(307)739-5450. E-mail comments can be submitted via a link for “North Zone Travel Plan Revision” on the Bridger-Teton National Forest Web site: *http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Wilkinson, North Zone Travel Project, Bridger-Teton National Forest, PO Box 1689, Jackson, WY 83001 (307-739-5544). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose and Need for Action Off-highway vehicle
(OHV)use within portions of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is not being managed in a manner consistent with current Forest Plan direction and the National OHV Rule, nor in a manner that is consistent with land capability, public safety and enjoyment by all Forest users. The current travel plan for the north zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest was developed in 1987 prior to technological advances that transformed all-terrain vehicle
(ATV)and motorcycle use on public lands. Motorized use has a long history on the Forest and is a legitimate use in appropriate places. However, unmanaged OHV use has caused a proliferation of user-created trails that are not sustainable, has damaged wet meadows, soils, and stream channels, and results in wildlife disturbance. Additionally, unmanaged OHV use has caused social problems such as disrupting hunting opportunities, spooking horse riders creating potential safety concerns, and disrupting grazing operations. By providing clear direction on where motorized use is allowed via a designated OHV route system, the potential for resource damage and violations can be reduced while better serving public needs and improving the ability to maintain roads and trails. With this in mind, the goal for this project is to improve management of OHV use by identifying and analyzing changes needed to the current system of Forest roads and motorized trails within areas where motorized use is currently unrestricted. The resulting designated road and trail system must comply with Forest Plan direction and meet the following objectives:
(1)Reduce resource impacts,
(2)provide a viable road and trail system to meet public needs, and
(3)improve the ability to enforce travel restictions and maintain routes. Proposed Action To meet the project goal and objectives, changes are being proposed to the current system of roads and motorized trails. No new roads or motorized trails are proposed to be constructed. However, the proposal does include adding some roads and motorized trails that exist on the ground but are not currently part of the Forest Service system. Likewise, some roads that currently are on the Forest Service system are proposed to be closed or changed to allow only vehicles 50″ or less in width. As the final designated road and trail system is implemented, sections of road or motorized trails will need to be re-constructed to improve sustainability and mitigate resource damage. The proposed designated road and motorized trail system totals 404 miles within the areas where motorized use is currently unrestricted. This is roughly equivalent to the mileage that is currently on the Forest Service system, however the proposal includes 37 more miles of motorized trail and 46 fewer miles of road. Responsible Official Districts Rangers for the three ranger districts will be making the decision about the designated road and motorized trail system on their respective districts. Elizabeth Brann, District Ranger, Buffalo Ranger District; PO Box 278; Moran, WY 83013. Nancy Hall, District Ranger, Jackson Ranger District, PO Box 1689, Jackson, WY 83001. Greg Clark, District Ranger, Big Piney Ranger District, PO Box 218, Big Piney, WY 83113. Nature of Decision To Be Made Based on the environmental analysis and public input, a decision will be made whether or not to implement the proposed changes to the road and motorized trail system or to implement an alternative. The decision for the designated road and motorized trail system will be displayed on a motor vehicle use map that conforms to a nationally consistent format and is updated annually. Scoping Process The purpose of scoping is to invite your comments on this proposal. Your comments will be used to identify significant issues so that alternative proposals can be developed and analyzed. This process is used to provide the best information possible to inform the public and decision-makers about trade-offs associated with alternative ways to meet the project purpose. Preliminary Issues The following preliminary issues have been identified. Other issues raised during the public scoping process will also be addressed in the EIS. • Effects on wildlife including threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. • Effects on opportunities for quiet, non-motorized recreation. • Effects on hunting opportunities. • Effects on opportunities for motorized recreation. • Effects on roadless areas. • Effects on wetlands, streambanks, and water quality. • Effects on soils, cultural resources, and vegetation. • Effects on management of the motorized system including maintenance, signing, and enforcement. Comment Requested This notice of intent initiates the scoping process which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. Information about the project is posted on the Bridger-Teton National Forest Web site at *http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf* . Large maps showing the proposed designated road and motorized trail system are available at the Supervisor's Office, at Ranger District Offices, and at the Teton County Library in Jackson, Wyoming. Agency personnel are available to meet with any interested individuals or groups about this project. Early Notice of Importance of Public Participation in Subsequent Environmental Review A draft environmental impact statement will be prepared for comment. The comment period on the draft environmental impact statement will be 45 days from the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes the notice of availability in the **Federal Register** . The Forest Service believes, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of draft environmental impact statements must structure their participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is meaningful and alerts an agency to the reviewer's position and contentions. *Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp.* v. *NRDC* , 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the draft environmental impact statement stage but that are not raised until after completion of the final environmental impact statement may be waived or dismissed by the courts. *City of Angoon* v. *Hodel* , 803 F.2d 1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and *Wisconsin Heritages, Inc.* v. *Harris* , 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45-day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection. (Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section 21). Dated: December 27, 2006. Nancy Hall, Jackson District Ranger. [FR Doc. E6-22575 Filed 1-4-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Deemed Export Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Deemed Export Advisory Committee
(DEAC)will meet in open sessions on January 22, 2007 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and January 23, 2007 from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at the American Electronics Association, 5201 Great American Parkway, Suite 400, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The DEAC is a Federal Advisory Committee established in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app.2. It advises the Secretary of Commerce on deemed export licensing policy. A tentative agenda of topics for discussion is listed below. While these topics will likely be discussed, this list is not exhaustive and there may be discussion of other related items during the public session. January 22 and 23, 2007 Public Session 1. Introductory Remarks. 2. Current Deemed Export Control Policy Issues. 3. Technology Transfer Issues. 4. U.S. Industry Competitiveness. 5. U.S. Academic and Government Research Communities. 6. Industry, Academia and other Stakeholder Comments. A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations will not be accepted. To the extent time permits, members of the general public may present oral statements to the DEAC. The general public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution to DEAC members, BIS suggests that general public presentation materials or comments be forwarded before the meeting to Ms. Yvette Springer at *Yspringer@bis.doc.gov* or
(202)482-2813. January 23, 2007 Closed Session 7. The DEAC will also meet in a closed session on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. During the closed session, there will be discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The Assistant Secretary for Administration formally determined on December 12, 2006, pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2 § (10)(d)), that the portion of the meeting concerning trade secrets and commercial or financial information deemed privileged or confidential as described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and the portion of the meeting concerning matters the disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of an agency action as described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). All other portions of the DEAC meeting will be open to the public. This action also discusses recent leadership changes within the DEAC. Originally, the Committee was formed with two co-chairmen, Robert Gates, who was then President of Texas A&M, and Norm Augustine, retired Chairman & CEO of Lockheed Martin. Subsequently, Gates was nominated by President Bush to serve as Secretary of Defense. The Senate confirmed Gates as Secretary of Defense on December 6, 2006. Upon confirmation, Gates resigned his position as co-chair and member of the DEAC. In accordance with the DEAC's charter, the Secretary of Commerce has appointed Sean O'Keefe, Chancellor, Louisiana State University, and Ruth David, President and CEO, Analytic Services, Inc., to serve as vice-chairpersons. In their new roles, O'Keefe and David will assist Augustine the chairman, in formulating a comprehensive review of deemed export policies. The DEAC leadership comprises a unique and diverse set of experiences from industry, government and academia, and BIS expects that O'Keefe and David will contribute significantly to the DEAC in its preparation of recommendations. For more information, please call Yvette Springer at
(202)482-2813. Dated: December 28, 2006. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 06-9983 Filed 1-4-07; 8:45 am]
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- 435 U.S. 519
- 803 F.2d 1016
- 490 F. Supp. 1334
- 40 CFR 1503.3
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SCOTUS435 U.S. 519
F. App'x803 F.2d 1016
F. Supp.490 F. Supp. 1334
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