The Federal Register

Tallahatchie, Dahomey, and Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuges

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, intends to gather information necessary to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act
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and its implementing regulations. The Service is furnishing this notice in compliance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.), to achieve the following:
(1) Advise our agencies and the public of our intentions, and (2) Obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to include in the environmental document.

Special mailings, newspaper articles, and other media announcements will be used to inform the public and state and local government agencies of the opportunities for input throughout the planning process.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding for a Petition to Delist the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces a 90- day finding for a petition to delist the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. We find that the petition and additional information in our files did not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that delisting may be warranted. We will not be initiating a further status review in response to this petition. We ask the public to submit to us any new information that becomes available concerning the status of or threats to this species. This information will help us monitor and encourage the conservation of this species.

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Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we'') announces the availability of a draft revised recovery plan for the `Alal[amacr], or Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) for public review. This endemic Hawaiian bird, a member of the family Corvidae, is now believed to be extinct in the wild and survives only in captivity. The `Alal[amacr] was listed as an endangered species in 1967 (32 FR 4001). The original recovery plan for the `Alal[amacr] was published in 1982.

Draft Recovery Plan for Deinandra conjugens (Otay Tarplant)

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we''), announces the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for Deinandra conjugens (Otay Tarplant) for public review. This draft recovery plan includes specific criteria and measures to be taken in order to effectively recover the species to the point where delisting is warranted. We solicit review and comment from the public and local, State, and Federal agencies on this draft recovery plan.

Draft Recovery Plan for the Blackburn's Sphinx Moth (Manduca blackburni)

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we'') announces the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for the Blackburn's Sphinx Moth (Manduca blackburni) (sphinx moth) for public review and comment. This insect taxon is listed as endangered (45 FR 4770; February 1, 2000), and is endemic to the main Hawaiian Islands. We solicit review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public on this draft recovery plan.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for permits 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.).

Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. We provide this notice pursuant to section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Mississippi River Basin Panel Meeting

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force Mississippi River Basin Regional Panel. The meeting topics are identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

AGENCY: Office of Self-Governance and Self-Determination, Interior.

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In this notice, the Office of Self-Governance and Self- Determination (OSG) establishes a March 1, 2004, deadline for tribes/ consortia to submit completed applications to begin participation in the tribal selfgovernance program in fiscal year 2005 or calendar year 2005.

OMB Approval Number 1004-0001; Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under the

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has sent a request to extend the current information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On February 5, 2003, the BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (68 FR 5913) requesting comment on this information collection. The comment period ended on April 7, 2003. BLM received no comments. You may obtain copies of the collection of information and related forms and explanatory material by contacting the BLM Information Collection Clearance Officer at the telephone number listed below.

The OMB must respond to this request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration your comments and suggestions on the requirement should be directed within 30 days to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk Officer (10040001), at OMBOIRA via facsimile to (202) 3956566 or email to OIRA
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OMB Control Number 1004-0058; Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under the

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has sent a request to extend the current information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On February 11, 2003, the BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (68 FR 6941) requesting comment on this information collection. The comment period ended on April 14, 2003. BLM received no comments. You may obtain copies of the collection of information and related forms and explanatory material by contacting the BLM Information Collection Clearance Officer at the telephone number listed below.

The OMB must respond to this request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration your comments and suggestions on the requirement should be directed within 30 days to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk Officer (10040058), at OMBOIRA via facsimile to (202) 3956566 or email to OIRA&
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OMB Approval Number 1004-0073; Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under the

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has sent a request to extend the current information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On July 26, 2002, the BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (67 FR 48936) requesting comment on this information collection. The comment period ended on September 24, 2002. BLM received no comments. You may obtain copies of the collection of information and related forms and explanatory material by contacting the BLM Information Collection Clearance Officer at the telephone number listed below.

The OMB must respond to this request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration your comments and suggestions on the requirement should be directed within 30 days to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk Officer (10040073), at OMBOIRA via facsimile to (202) 3956566 or email to OIRA
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