The Federal Register

Draft Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that Elizabeth Cross Roads LLC (Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. The proposed permit would authorize the incidental take of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) (Preble's), federallylisted as threatened, through loss and modification of its habitat associated with construction of the Elizabeth Cross Roads Business Park, a commercial development, and an associated utility line in Elizabeth, Elbert County, Colorado. The duration of the permit would be 10 years from the date of issuance.

We announce the receipt of the Applicant's incidental take permit application, which includes a combined Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan (EA/HCP) for the Preble's for the Elizabeth Cross Roads Property. The proposed EA/HCP is available for public review and comment. It fully describes

Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council, proposes to appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the ISAC.

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Oil and Gas Lease Sale 195, March 2005

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary's approved 5-Year OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 20022007 provides for 3 sales: Sales 186, 195, and 202 to be held in the Beaufort Sea program area. The presale process incorporated planning and analysis for all three sales. From the initial step in the process (the call for information and nominations (call)) through the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/ Consistency Determination (CD) step, the process covered the multiple sale proposals. However, there will be complete National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), OCS Lands Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act coverage for each sale, and each sale will be preceded by a proposed and final notice of sale. The environmental analysis and the CD for Sale 195 will focus primarily on new issues and/or changes in the State's federallyapproved coastal management plan.

The call and NOI to prepare an EIS for Sales 186, 195, and 202 was published in the Federal Register on September 19, 2001, at 66 FR 48268. The Beaufort Sea f

60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507 et seq.) and 5 CFR part 1320, the National Park Service (NPS) invites comments on its intention to request OMB to approve an existing collection in use with an OMB control number (10240245) associated with the United States Park Police Personal History Statements Questionnaire. The purpose of the United States Park Police Personal History Statement Questionnaire is to collect detailed information that will be used principally as a basis for an investigation to determine suitable applicants for the position of United States Park Police Officer.

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Vessel Quotas and Operating Requirements Environmental

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Vessel Quotas and Operating Requirements Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

The record of decision documents the NPS decision to modify quotas and operating requirements for four types of motorized watercraft cruise ships, tour, charter, and private vesselsin Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The decision addresses the continuing demand for motorized watercraft access into Glacier Bay in a manner that protects park resources and values while also providing a range of opportunities for visitors consistent with park purposes and values. It was based on consideration of the park's purposes and mission, resources and values, NPS policies, comments received throughout the EIS process, and information and analysis in the EIS.
The ROD briefly discusses the background for the planning effort, describes the six alternatives considered during t

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Study Report Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Maryland, District of

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(c), the National Park Service announces the availability of the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the StarSpangled Banner National Historic Trail.

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before December 6, 2003. 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, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by December 31, 2003.
Carol D. Shull,
Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
ALASKA
Ketchikan Gateway BoroughCensus Area
Guard Island Lighthouse, (Light Stations of the United States MPS), Guard Islands in the Clarence Strait at the N end of Tongass Narrow, 9.6 mi. NW. of Ketchikan, Ketchikan, 03001378
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National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 29, 2003. 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, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by December 31, 2003.
Carol D. Shull,
Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
CALIFORNIA
Stanislaus County
Plaza Building, Plaza 2, Patterson, 03001359
COLORADO
Costilla County
San Luis Souther Railway Trestle, (Railroads in Colorado, 18581948 MPS) abandoned section of Costilla Cty Rd. 12, Blanca,

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations

Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 22, 2003. 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, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by December 31, 2003.
Carol D. Shull,
Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
CALIFORNIA
Butte County
Forks of Butte, Address Restricted, Paradise, 03001357
Inyo County
Reilly, Address Restricted, Trona, 03001358
Lassen County
Bruff's Rock Petroglyph Site, Address Restricted, Susanville, 03001356
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