The Federal Register

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for the Spikedace (Meda

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate a total of approximately 633 river miles (mi) (1018.7 kilometers (km)) of critical habitat for spikedace and loach minnow. Proposed critical habitat is located in New Mexico and Arizona. We hereby solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on economic and other impacts of the designation. We may revise this proposal prior to final designation to incorporate or address new information received during public comment periods.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) advise interested parties of their intent to conduct public scoping under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to a permit application from the Port of Vancouver, Washington, for the incidental take of listed species. The permit application would be associated with the Port of Vancouver Columbia Gateway Site Habitat Conservation Plan adjacent to the Columbia River in Vancouver, WA.

Notice of Availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is available for distribution. The plan was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years. The compatibility determinations for wildlife observation, photography, and hiking; swimming and beach use; recreational fishing; environmental education and interpretation; and scientific research are also available within the plan.

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Investigation, Contra Costa County, CA

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) will prepare an EIS to evaluate expanding the existing Los Vaqueros Reservoir and alternatives to improve water supply reliability and water quality for Bay Area water users, particularly those receiving water from the SacramentoSan Joaquin Delta; and contribute to lower cost implementation of the CALFED Environmental Water Account (EWA). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Contra Costa Water District will prepare an EIR on the proposed project concurrent with the EIS preparation. A joint EIS/EIR document will be prepared.

Reclamation was directed in Public Law 1087, (Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2003) to conduct a feasibilitylevel
investigation of the potential expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir.

Issuance of Permits

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following permits were issued.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Dec 20 2005 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.

Notice of Public Meeting, Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council Meetings

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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) Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.