The Federal Register

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Critical Habitat for the Tidewater Goby (Eucyclogobius

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise currently designated critical habitat for the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We originally designated critical habitat for the tidewater goby on November 20, 2000 (65 FR 69693). We are proposing to revise the critical habitat for the tidewater goby to a total of approximately 10,003 acres (ac) (4,050 hectares (ha)). This is an increase of approximately 8,422 ac (3,408 ha) from the currently designated critical habitat. In the previous rule, critical habitat was only designated in Orange and San Diego Counties due to uncertainty over the future listing status of tidewater goby populations to the north. The proposed revised critical habitat is located in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties, California.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report for the Habitat

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), we, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are issuing this notice to advise the public that we intend to gather information necessary to prepare, in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc. (OEHI), a joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) on the Habitat Conservation Plan for the Elk Hills Oil and Gas field (Plan).

OEHI intends to apply for a 50year Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10 incidental take permit from the Service. The permit is needed to authorize the incidental take of threatened and endangered species that could occur as a result of future operations of the Elk Hills Oil and Gas Field.

The Service provides this notice to (1) describe the proposed action and possible alternatives; (2) advise other Federal and State agencies, affected Tribes, and the public of our intent to prepare an EIS/EIR; (3) announce the initiati

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Extension of the Absaloka Coal Mine on

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) as joint Lead Agencies, with the Crow Tribe of Indians, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as Cooperating Agencies, intend to gather information necessary for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Extension of the Absaloka Coal Mine on the Crow Indian Reservation, Montana. The proposed BIA action, taken under the Indian Mineral Development Act, is the approval of a coal lease by the Crow Tribe to Westmoreland Resources Inc. (WRI) and associated approval of allotted Indian and Crow tribal surface estate use agreements. In addition, the OSMRE will use this EIS to support a decision on the application for a surface mining permit to be filed by WRI involving the same acreage, commonly known as the Absaloka Mine ``South Extension

Notice of Cancellation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Reconstruction of BIA Route 27 on the

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to cancel work on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed reconstruction of BIA Route 27 near Wounded Knee, South Dakota, and instead, prepare an Environmental Assessment for the proposed action. The Notice of Intent to prepare the EIS, which included a description of the proposed action, was published in the Federal Register on August 22, 2005 (70 FR 48972).

Performance Review Board Appointments

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides the name of individuals who have been appointed to serve as members of the Department of the Interior Performance Review Board.

Notice of Availability of the Pit 14 Coal Lease-By-Application Final Environmental Impact Statement, Wyoming

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Pit 14 Coal Lease By Application (LBA) FEIS. The tract is being considered for sale as a result of coal lease application received from Black Butte Coal Company (BBCC) operating the adjacent mine in southwestern Wyoming.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and To Initiate Scoping for a Federal Coal Lease

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102 (2) (C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kanab Field Office announces its intent to prepare an EIS and is soliciting public comments regarding issues and resource information on the potential impacts of a proposal to primarily surface mine Federal coal in the vicinity of Alton, Utah as requested by Alton coal Development LLC (Alton LLC) in LBA case number UTU 081895 and in conformance with the provisions of 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3425.1.

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is scheduled to file the plat of survey of the lands described below thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this publication in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Notice of Minerals Management Service Production Data Workshop

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is announcing an opportunity for producers to participate in a production data workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to gather comments and input from a variety of stakeholders and the public. Information about the workshop, registration, and the agenda is available on our Web site at http://www.mrm.mms.gov/ReportingServices/ETFormProd.htm .

National Park System Advisory Board; Meeting

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, that the National Park System Advisory Board will meet December 1415, 2006, in Washington, DC. On December 14, the Board will tour National Park sites in the National Capital Region and will be briefed by park officials regarding environmental, education and partnership programs. The Board will convene its business meeting on December 15 at 8:30 a.m., EST, at the Jurys Washington Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20036, telephone 2024836000. The Board will be addressed by National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and will receive the reports of its Committee on Health and Recreation, Committee on Philanthropy, Education Committee, National Landmarks Committee, National Parks Science Committee, and Partnerships Committee. The business meeting will be adjourned at 5 p.m. National Historic Landmark and National Natural Landmark matters will be considered during the afternoon se

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 11, 2006.

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, 202371 6447. Written
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or faxed comments should be submitted by December 13, 2006. John W. Roberts,
Acting Chief, National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. CALIFORNIA
Stanislaus County
Walton, Dr. Robert and Mary, House, 417 Hogue Dr., Modesto, 06001133 MISSOURI
Phelps County
Community Theater, 117 First St., Newburg, 0600113

Folsom Dam Safety and Flood Damage Reduction (DS/FDR) Action-- Sacramento, El Dorado, and Placer Counties, CA

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), CEQ NEPA Regulations (40 CFR 1502.9[c][1]), and Public Resources Code, sections 2100021177 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), the lead Federal agency; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), a cooperating Federal agency; the Reclamation Board of the State of California, the lead State agency; and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA), the local sponsor, have made available for public review and comment a Draft EIS/ EIR for the Folsom DS/FDR Action.

The Folsom DS/FDR Draft EIS/EIR describes five action alternatives which include numerous features that address previously identified and ongoing dam safety, flood damage reduction, and security issues by modifying Folsom Dam and Appurtenant Structures (the Folsom Facility). The alternatives include featu