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BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Name Change From the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to U.S. Customs and Border Protection AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)has changed the name of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the name of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). EFFECTIVE DATES: This Notice is effective March 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For CBP: Harold M. Singer, Director for the Regulations and Disclosure Law Division, Office of International Trade
(202)572-8700; for ICE: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)was established on January 24, 2003, pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296 (HSA). DHS is the result of the reorganization of 22 federal agencies, including the former Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS)from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Customs Service (Customs Service) from the Department of the Treasury. Pursuant to sections 442 and 542 of the HSA, INS and the Customs Service were transferred to DHS effective March 1, 2003, and reorganized to become the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS has decided to change the name of these components from the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Pursuant to section 872(a)(2) of the HSA (6 U.S.C. 452(a)(2)), DHS is required to provide notice of the name change to Congress no later than 60 days before the change will be effective. DHS notified Congress on January 18, 2007. This Notice informs the public that all official documents and future regulatory actions involving the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement now will identify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE)as the applicable DHS component, and all references to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection in existing documents and actions henceforth shall be construed as references to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Dated: April 17, 2007. Mary Kate Whalen, Deputy Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. E7-7659 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0092; Federal Fish and Wildlife License/Permit Applications, Law Enforcement AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)to approve the information collection
(IC)described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC, which is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2007. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: You must submit comments on or before June 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the IC to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); *hope_grey@fws.gov* (e-mail); or
(703)358-2269 (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this IC, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax, or e-mail (see ADDRESSES ) or by telephone at
(703)358-2482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: **I. Abstract** The Endangered Species Act
(ESA)(16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) makes it unlawful to import or export fish, wildlife, or plants without obtaining prior permission as deemed necessary for enforcing the ESA or upholding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (see 16 U.S.C. 1538(e)). This IC includes the following permit/license application forms:
(1)FWS Form 3-200-2 (Designated Port Exception Permit). Under 50 CFR 14.11, it is unlawful to import or export wildlife or wildlife products at ports other than those designated in 50 CFR 14.12 unless you qualify for an exception. These exceptions allow qualified individuals, businesses, or scientific organizations to import or export wildlife or wildlife products at a nondesignated port:
(a)When the wildlife or wildlife products will be used as scientific specimens.
(b)To minimize deterioration or loss.
(c)To relieve economic hardship. To request an import or export of wildlife or wildlife products at nondesignated ports, applicants must complete FWS Form 3-200-2. Designated port exception permits are valid for 2 years.
(2)FWS Form 3-200-3 (Import/Export License). It is unlawful to import or export wildlife or wildlife products for commercial purposes without first obtaining an import/export license (50 CFR 14.91). Applicants must complete FWS Form 3-200-3 to request this license. We use the information that we collect on the application as an enforcement tool and management aid to:
(a)Monitor the international wildlife market and
(b)detect trends and changes in the commercial trade of wildlife and wildlife products. Import/export licenses are valid for 1 year. We require import/export licensees to maintain records that accurately describe each importation or exportation of wildlife or wildlife products made under the license, and any additional sale or transfer of the wildlife or wildlife products. In addition, licensees must make these records and the corresponding inventory of wildlife or wildlife products available for our inspection at reasonable times, subject to applicable limitations of law. We believe the burden associated with these recordkeeping requirements is minimal because the records already exist. Importers and exporters must complete FWS Form 3-177 (Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife) for all imports or exports of wildlife or wildlife products. This form provides an accurate description of the imports and exports. OMB has approved the information collection for FWS Form 3-177 and assigned OMB Control Number 1018-0012, which expires January 31, 2010. Normal business practices should produce records ( *e.g.* , invoices or bills of sale) needed to document additional sales or transfers of the wildlife or wildlife products. **II. Data** *OMB Control Number:* 1018-0092. *Title:* Federal Fish and Wildlife License/Permit Applications, Law Enforcement. *Service Form Number(s):* 3-200-2 and 3-200-3. *Type of Request:* Revision of currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Individuals, businesses, and scientific institutions. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain a benefit. *Frequency of Collection:* On occasion. *Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden:* $1,567,300 for fees associated with permit applications. Activity Number of annual respondents Number of annual responses Completion time per response Annual burden hours 3-200-2 - Application for Designated Port Exception Permit 1,173 1,173 1 hour 1,173 3-200-3 - Application for Import/Export License 14,500 14,500 1 hour 14,500 3-200-3 - Recordkeeping *14,500 *14,500 15 minutes 3,625 Totals 15,673 15,673 19,298 **Not included in total because the respondents for the recordkeeping requirement are the same as those for the application.* **III. Request for Comments** We invite comments concerning this IC on:
(1)whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include and/or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this IC. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: March 23, 2007 Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service. FR Doc. E7-7592 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am BILLING CODE 4310-55-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP), Wilderness Stewardship Plan
(WSP)and Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge), Ajo, AZ AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that the Final CCP is available for the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). This CCP is prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Wilderness Act of 1964. The CCP describes how the Service intends to manage this Refuge over the next 15 years. DATES: A Record of Decision may be signed no sooner than 30 days after publication of this notice (40 CFR 1506.10(b)(2)). ADDRESSES: Copies of the CCP are available on compact disk or in hard copy, and can be obtained by writing: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, John Slown, Division of Planning, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger DiRosa, Refuge Manager, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, 1611 North Second Street, Ajo, Arizona 85321; 520-387-4993 or John Slown (See ADDRESSES ), telephone: 505-248-7458; or e-mail to *john_slown@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge is located in Pima and Yuma Counties in southwestern Arizona. This 860,010 acre Refuge is comprised of several northwest to southeast trending mountain ranges separated by broad alluvial valleys. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the Refuge's habitats support a diversity of desert wildlife. Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge was withdrawn from the public domain by Executive Order 8038 in 1939, and set apart “* * * for the conservation and development of natural wildlife resources, and for the protection and improvement of public grazing lands and natural forage resources * * * Provided, however, that all the forage resources in excess of that required to maintain a balanced wildlife population within this range or preserve should be available for livestock.” When the last grazing leases on the Refuge expired in 1981 the grazing purpose of the Refuge was no longer valid. The Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990 designated 803,418 acres of the Refuge, or approximately 93 percent of the Refuge area, as federal wilderness. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee *et seq.* ), requires the Service to develop a CCP for each National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose of developing CCPs is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife science, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, the CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. These CCPs will be reviewed and updated at least every 15 years in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. The availability of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge's Draft CCP, WSP and EIS for public review and comment was announced in the **Federal Register** on March 16, 2005 (70 FR 12895-12896), the comment period closed on August 15, 2005. The Draft CCP, WSP and EIS propose and evaluate five management alternatives for the Refuge. All management alternatives implement recovery actions for the Endangered Sonoran pronghorn. The alternatives differ primarily in the level of active management intervention proposed to support the desert bighorn sheep. The first alternative is “no action” or continuance of current Refuge management. Under this alternative, the Refuge would continue to offer a limited desert bighorn sheep hunt each year in cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Refuge staff would continue to maintain and supply supplemental water to existing developed waters in desert bighorn sheep habitat. The second alternative focuses on limiting management interventions within Refuge wilderness. Under this alternative, developed wildlife waters in sheep habitat within the Refuge wilderness would not be maintained or supplied with supplemental water. The desert bighorn sheep hunt would also be discontinued. The third alternative includes limited management intervention in wilderness. Under this alternative, the Refuge would supply supplemental water to developed waters in sheep habitat within Refuge wilderness only during periods of severe drought. The desert bighorn sheep hunt would be continued, but no hunting would be allowed during years of severe drought. The fourth alternative, identified as the Service's preferred alternative, would allow continued maintenance and water supply to existing developed waters in sheep habitat within Refuge wilderness and would include projects to increase the water collection efficiency of such waters. The Refuge desert bighorn sheep hunt program would continue unchanged under this alternative. The fifth alternative would include the maximum management intervention within Refuge wilderness. Under this alternative all existing developed waters in Refuge wilderness would be maintained and supplied with water, and new developed waters would be created. The desert bighorn sheep hunt program would continue unchanged under this alternative. Dated: August 3, 2006. Larry G. Bell, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This document was received at the Office of the **Federal Register** on April 18, 2007. [FR Doc. E7-7643 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan
(CCP)for Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, Jet, OK AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that the Final CCP is available for Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). This CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Goals and objectives in the CCP describe how the Service intends to manage the Refuge over the next 15 years. ADDRESSES: Copies of the CCP are available on compact disk or in hard copy, and can be obtained by writing: Chris Perez, Natural Resource Planner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Route 2, Box 202A, Alamo, Texas 78516. The CCP may also be available for viewing or downloaded online at: *http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/plan/index.html.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon M. Brock, Refuge Manager, Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, Route 1, P.O. Box 76, Jet, Oklahoma 73749: telephone: 580-626-4794; or Chris Perez (See ADDRESSES ), telephone: 956-784-7553; e-mail: *chris_perez@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River at the Great Salt Plains Lake in north-central Oklahoma. This 32,028 acre refuge is roughly equal parts of upland, open water, and salt flats at the confluence of several streams and rivers making it one of the most important migratory bird stopover, wintering, and nesting habitats in the Central Great Plains region. Three federally listed species use the Refuge on a seasonal basis. Federally endangered whooping cranes use the Refuge as a key migratory stopover and feeding area and the Refuge is designated critical habitat for the crane (43 FR 20938, May 15, 1978). Least terns nest in large numbers every year on the salt flats and threatened bald eagles winter on the Refuge. It was originally established on March 26, 1930 by Executive Order No. 5314 “* * * as a refuge and breeding grounds for birds.” The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee *et seq.* ), requires the Service to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose of developing CCPs is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife science, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, the CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. These CCPs will be reviewed and updated at least every 15 years in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The availability of the Draft CCP and Environmental Assessment
(EA)for a 60-day public review and comment period was announced in the **Federal Register** on November 21, 2005 (70 FR 70089). The Draft CCP/EA identified and evaluated three alternatives for managing the Refuge for the next 15 years. Alternative A, the No Action Alternative, would have continued current management of the Refuge. Alterative B, the Preferred Alternative, emphasized an updated and integrated approach to protecting, maintaining, and restoring native habitats for migratory birds, waterfowl, federally listed species, and resident wildlife. The public use program would be improved by providing increased opportunities for public uses, environmental education, and interpretation. This alternative also called for expanding partnership opportunities to help accomplish the vision and goals of the Refuge. Alternative C proposed to provide a greater emphasis on expanding public uses such as all types of hunting, hiking, and necessary facilities such as additional roads and trails for optimal access. Based on this assessment and comments received, the Preferred Alternative (Alternative B) was selected for implementation. This alternative was selected because it best meets the purposes and goals of the Refuge, as well as the goals of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Management of the Refuge for the next 15 years will focus on encouraging ecological integrity, restoring habitats such as native prairie, controlling invasive plant species, protecting federally listed species such as the whooping crane, least tern, and bald eagle, and enhancing habitat for grassland birds, waterfowl, and other resident wildlife. Opportunities for wildlife-dependent activities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation will be enhanced. Partnerships with county, State, and Federal agencies, private landowners, and conservation groups will also enable the refuge to achieve its goals and objectives, minimize costs, and bridge relationships with other stakeholder. Dated: August 3, 2006. Larry G. Bell, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This document was received at the Office of the **Federal Register** on April 18, 2007. [FR Doc. E7-7635 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Reviews of 24 Southwestern Species AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of reviews. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces 5-year reviews of 24 southwestern species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (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 is accurate. The 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. DATES: To allow adequate time to conduct this review, information submitted for our consideration must be received on or before July 23, 2007. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: Information submitted on these species should be sent to the Service at the following addresses. 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. Information regarding the Bee Creek Cave harvestman ( *reddelli* ), Bone Cave harvestman ( *reyesi* ), Coffin Cave mold beetle, Kretschmarr Cave beetle, Tooth Cave pseudoscorpion, Tooth Cave spider, Devils River minnow, Large-fruited sand verbena, and Texas snowbells should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78758. The office phone number is 512-490-0057. Information regarding Attwater's prairie chicken should be sent to the Refuge Manager, Attention 5-year Review, Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 519, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434. The office phone number is 979-234-3278, and web address is: *http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/texas/attwater/.* Information regarding the Chiricahua leopard frog, New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnake, Gila topminnow, Loach minnow, Spikedace, Arizona cliffrose, Nichol Turk's head cactus, San Francisco Peaks groundsel, and Sentry milkvetch should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 2321 West Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021. The office phone number is 602-242-0210. Information regarding Walker's manioc should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service c/o TAMU-CC, Ecological Services, 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5837, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. The office phone number is 361-994-9005. Information regarding the Ouachita rock-pocketbook clam should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oklahoma Ecological Services Field Office, 222 S. Houston, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74127. The office phone number is 918-581-7458. Information regarding Knowlton's cactus, Mancos milkvetch, and Pecos sunflower should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office, 2105 Osuna Road, NE., Albuquerque, NM 87113. The office phone number is 505-346-2525. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species specific information, contact the appropriate office named in Addresses . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Why is a 5-year review conducted? Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. We are then, under section 4(c)(2)(B) and the provisions of subsections
(a)and (b), to determine, on the basis of such a review, whether or not any species should be removed (delisted) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.12), or reclassified from endangered to threatened (downlisted), or from threatened to endangered (uplisted). The 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information (best scientific and commercial data) on the following 24 species since their original listings as either endangered (Arizona cliffrose, Attwater's prairie chicken, Bee Creek Cave harvestman, Bone Cave harvestman, Coffin Cave mold beetle, Gila topminnow, Knowlton's cactus, Kretschmarr Cave mold beetle, Large-fruited sand verbena, Mancos milkvetch, Nichol Turk's head cactus , Ouachita rock pocketbook, Sentry milkvetch, Texas snowbells, Tooth Cave pseudoscorpion, Tooth Cave spider, and Walker's manioc) or threatened (Chiricahua leopard frog, Devils River minnow, Loach minnow, New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnake, Pecos sunflower, San Francisco Peaks groundsel, and Spikedace). If the present classification of any of these species is not consistent with the best scientific and commercial information available, the Service will recommend whether or not a change is warranted in the Federal classification of that species. Any change in Federal classification would require a separate rule-making process. Our 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 24 species listed in Table 1. What information is considered in the review? A 5-year review considers all new information available at the time of the review. These reviews will consider the best scientific and commercial data that has 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 of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and improved analytical methods. How are these species currently listed? The List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
(List)is found in 50 CFR 17.11 (wildlife) and 17.12 (plants). Amendments to the List through final rules are published in the **Federal Register** . The List is also available on our internet site at *http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife.html* . In Table 1 below, we provide a summary of the listing information for the species under active review. Table 1.—Summary of the Listing Information Common name Scientific name Status Where listed Final listing rule Arizona cliffrose *Purshia subintegra* E AZ 49 FR 22326 Attwater's prairie chicken *Tympanuchus cupido attwateri* E TX 32 FR 4001 Bee Creek Cave harvestman *Texella reddelli* E TX 53 FR 36029 Bone Cave harvestman *Texella reyesi* E TX 53 FR 36029 Chiricahua leopard frog *Rana chiricahuensis* T AZ, NM 67 FR 40789 Coffin Cave mold beetle *Bastrisodes texanus* E TX 53 FR 36029 Devils River minnow *Dionda diaboli* T TX 64 FR 56596 Gila topminnow *Poeciliopsis occidentalis* E AZ, NM 32 FR 4001 Knowlton's cactus *Pediocactus knowltonii* E CO, NM 44 FR 62244 Kretschmarr Cave mold beetle *Texamaurops reddelli* E TX 53 FR 36029 Large-fruited sand verbena *Abronia macrocarpa* E TX 53 FR 37975 Loach minnow *Tiaroga cobitis* T AZ, NM 51 FR 39468 Mancos milkvetch *Astragalus humillimus* E CO, NM 50 FR 26568 New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnake *Crotalus willardi obscurus* T AZ, NM 43 FR 34476 Nichol Turk's head cactus *Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. nicholii* E AZ 44 FR 61927 Ouachita rock-pocketbook clam *Arkansia wheeleri* E AR, OK 56 FR 54950 Pecos sunflower *Helianthus paradoxus* T NM, TX 64 FR 56581 San Francisco Peaks groundsel *Senecio franciscanus* T AZ 48 FR 52743 Sentry milkvetch *Astralagus cremnophylax var. cremnophylax* E AZ 55 FR 50184 Spikedace *Meda fulgida* T AZ, NM 51 FR 23769 Texas snowbells *Styrax texanus* E TX 49 FR 40036 Tooth Cave pseudoscorpion *Tartarocreagris texana* E TX 53 FR 36029 Tooth Cave spider *Leptoneta myopica* E TX 53 FR 36029 Walker's manioc *Manihot walkerae* E TX 56 FR 49850 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 five following 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. Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires that our determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available. What could happen as a result of this review? If we find that there is new information concerning any of the 24 species listed in Table 1 indicating 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)remove the species from the List. If we determine that a change in classification is not warranted, then these species will remain on the List under their current status. Public Solicitation of New Information We request any new information concerning the status of the 24 species listed in Table 1. 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. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comments, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority This document is published under the authority of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: March 14, 2007. Benjamin N. Tuggle, Regional Director, Southwest Region, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E7-7636 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [MT-020-1010-PO] Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior, Montana, Billings and Miles City Field Offices. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meetings will be held May 30 and 31, 2007 in Miles City, MT with each day beginning at 8 a.m. The meetings will adjourn at approximately 3:30 p.m. each day. The public comment period will be at approximately 11 a.m. on the 31st. When determined, the meeting place will be announced in a news release. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Jacobsen, Public Affairs Specialist, Miles City Field Office, 111 Garryowen Road, Miles City, Montana 59301. Telephone:
(406)233-2831. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15-member Council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Montana. At this meeting, topics to discuss include: Field Manager Updates, The Miles City Field Office and Billings Field Office Updates, Subcommittee updates and working sessions, —and other topics the council may raise. All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the Council. Each formal Council meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, tour transportation or other reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided above. Dated: April 16, 2007. M. Elaine Raper, Field Manager. [FR Doc. E7-7632 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before April 7, 2007. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202-371-6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by May 8, 2007. J. Paul Loether, Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program. CONNECTICUT Hartford County Filley, Capt. Oliver, House, 130 Mountain Ave., Bloomfield, 07000420 Litchfield County Riverton Historic District, Roughly bounded by Still and Farmington R and E. River Rd., Riverton, 07000419 Middlesex County Parmelee House, 4 Beckwith Rd., Killingworth, 07000417 New London County Lord, Capt. Enoch, House, 17 Tantummaheag Rd., Old Lyme, 07000418 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Bulletin Building, 717 6th St., NW., Washington, 07000422 Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District (Boundary Increase), 1400 Blks of P St., Rhode Island Ave., N St. and Massachusetts Ave., Washington, 07000421 FLORIDA Hillsborough County Hillsborough County High School, Old, 2704 N. Highland Ave., Tampa, 07000423 LOUISIANA Iberville Parish Bagatelle Plantation House, 695 LA 991, Sunshine, 07000424 MINNESOTA Kandiyohi County Willmar Tribune Building, 311 Fourth St. SW., Willmar, 07000425 Ramsey County Payne Avenue State Bank, 965 Payne Ave., St. Paul, 07000426 NEBRASKA Douglas County Margaret, The, 2103 N. 16th St., Omaha, 07000427 WISCONSIN Forest County Butternut—Franklin Lakes Archeological District, Eagle River—Florence Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Hiles, 07000429 La Crosse County Mindoro Cut, WI 108, bet. Mindoro and West Salem, Hamilton, 07000428 *A request for a Move has been made for the following resource:* LOUISIANA Caddo Parish Antoine, C.C., House 1941 Perrin St. Shreveport, 99001013 [FR Doc. E7-7600 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-51-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Meeting of the Yakima River Basin Conservation Advisory Group, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project, Yakima, WA AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Yakima River Basin Conservation Advisory Group, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project, Yakima, Washington, established by the Secretary of the Interior, will hold a public meeting. The purpose of the Conservation Advisory Group is to provide technical advice and counsel to the Secretary of the Interior and Washington State on the structure, implementation, and oversight of the Yakima River Basin Water Conservation Program. DATES: Thursday, May 24, 2007, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Bureau of Reclamation Office, 1917 Marsh Road, Yakima, Washington. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Walt Larrick, Acting Manager, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project, 1917 Marsh Road, Yakima, Washington, 98901; 509-575-5848, extension 209. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting will be to review the option of using the acquired habitat lands to mitigate the impacts that occur from the planned conservation measures and develop recommendations. This meeting is open to the public. Dated: March 21, 2007. Walter Larrick, Acting Program Manager, Pacific Northwest Region. [FR Doc. 07-1833 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am]
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  • 40 CFR 1506.10(b)(2)
  • EO 8038
  • 16 USC 668dd-668ee
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  • 50 CFR 17.12
  • 50 CFR 424.21
  • 50 CFR 17.11
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