We propose to add the State of Connecticut to the list of States whose falconry laws meet or exceed Federal falconry standards. We have reviewed the Connecticut falconry regulations and have determined that they are in compliance with the regulations governing falconry. This action will enable citizens to apply for Federal and State falconry

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we'') announces the availability of the final Recovery Plan for Five Plants from Monterey County, California. This recovery plan includes the following species: Astragalus tener var. titi (coastal dunes milkvetch), Piperia yadonii (Yadon's piperia), Potentilla hickmanii (Hickman's potentilla), Trifolium

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we'') announces the availability of the Recovery Plan for Chorizanthe robusta var. robusta (Robust Spineflower). This plant taxon is found along the central coast of California, primarily in Santa Cruz and Marin Counties. Historically, this plant also occurred in San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service

The following Water Management Plans are available for review:

Citrus Heights Water District.

Del Puerto Water District.

Fair Oaks Water District.

Orange Vale Water District.

Shasta View Irrigation District.

To meet the requirements of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act of

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will conduct a public meeting by teleconference on Wednesday, January 12, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. Pacific Time. The meeting is open to the public; however, teleconference lines are limited. Please call or contact Peggy Diegan at the Vale District Office, 100 Oregon Street, Vale, OR 97918, (541)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau

This notice publishes an Approval of the Amendment to the TribalState Compact between the Buena Vista Rancheria of MeWuk Indians and the State of California.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Indian Affairs Bureau

This notice publishes the Approval of the Tribal-State Compact between Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians and the State of California.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Indian Affairs Bureau

We are approving an amendment to the Kentucky regulatory program (the ``Kentucky program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Kentucky proposes to revise its statutes regarding easements of necessity and submitted the amendment at its own initiative.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

This notice publishes an Approval of the Amendment to the TribalState Compact between the Flandreau Santee Sioux Executive Committee and the State of South Dakota.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Indian Affairs Bureau

This notice publishes the Approval of the Tribal-State Compact between the State of California and the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Indian Affairs Bureau

This notice publishes the Approval of the Tribal-State Compact [[Page 76005]]
between the Sovereign Indian Nation of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa and the Sovereign State of Iowa.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Indian Affairs Bureau

Pursuant to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office determined that the physical remains of 12 individuals of Native American ancestry and three associated funerary objects in Effigy Mounds National Monument's collections, described

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), MMS is inviting comments on a collection of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection request (ICR) concerns the paperwork requirements in the rulemaking for 30 CFR 250, Subpart B, ``Plans and

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Minerals Management Service

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for the Pacific coast distinct population segment of the western snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In developing this proposal, we evaluated those lands determined to contain habitat

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Treasury Department

In Notices of Intent published October 10, 2002 (67 FR 63151) November 15, 2002 (67 FR 69239), and June 11, 2003 (68 FR 35002), the National Park Service (NPS) announced its intent to prepare EIS's for the Fire Management Plans at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Big Bend National Park, respectively. The NPS

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) published a Federal Register notice on June 18, 2004 (69 FR 34185) that informed the public of the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/ DEIR) for

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 83 Stat. 852, 853, codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. Sec. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the General Management Plan Revision, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. On October 15, 2004, the Director,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Pursuant to section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the ArrowheadWeston Transmission Line River Crossing/RightofWay Request, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Wisconsin.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Bureau of Land Management, Taos Field Office, and Forest Service, Santa Fe National Forest, announce the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Buckman Water Diversion Project.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and National Park Service policy in Director's Order Number 2 (Park Planning) and Director's Order Number 12 (Conservation Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Decisionmaking) the National Park Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for an Elk Management Plan for Wind Cave National Park (WICA), South Dakota. An elk management plan is needed to manage the elk population within established

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Notice is hereby given that certain coal resources in the Ten Mile Rim Tract described below in Sweetwater County, WY, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.).

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau

In accordance with Section 202 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the DEIS for the Rawlins RMP Revision.

The DEIS describes and analyzes alternatives for the planning and management of public lands and resources administered by the BLM Rawlins Field Office.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Transportation Task Group (subcommittee) will meet in Pinedale, Wyoming, for a business meeting. Task Group meetings are

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest California Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau