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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Cerulean Warbler (Dendroica

Wed, Dec 6 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12month finding on a petition to list the cerulean warbler (Dendroica cerulea) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The petition also asked that critical habitat be designated for the species. After reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, we find that the petitioned action is not warranted. We ask the public to submit to us any new information that becomes available concerning the status of, or threats to, the species. This information will help us monitor and encourage the conservation of this species.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Upper Tidal Potomac River

Wed, Dec 6 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 90day finding on a petition to list the distinct vertebrate population segment (DPS) of the northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) in the upper tidal Potomac River as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We find the petition does not provide substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned action is warranted. Therefore, we will not initiate 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 this population of the northern water snake or threats to it.

Proposed Appointment of Norman H. DesRosiers to the National Indian Gaming Commission

Wed, Dec 6 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act provides for a three-person National Indian Gaming Commission. One member, the chairman, is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. Before appointing members, the Secretary is required to provide public notice of a proposed appointment and allow a comment period. Notice is hereby given of the proposed appointment of Norman H. DesRosiers as an associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of 3 years.

Notice of Public Meeting, Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee

Wed, Dec 6 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee will meet as indicated below:

Filing of Plats of Survey: Oregon/Washington

Wed, Dec 6 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on September 28, 2006.
Willamette Meridian
Washington
T. 24 N., R. 8 E., accepted July 19, 2006.
T. 9 N., R. 11 W., accepted July 19, 2006.
T. 39 N., R. 30 E., accepted August 11, 2006.
T. 38 N., R. 38 E., accepted August 11, 2006.
T. 33 N., R. 32 E., accepted August 11, 2006.
T. 38 N., R. 33 E., accepted August 18, 2006.

T. 39 N., R. 33 E., accepted August 18, 2006.

The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on October 23, 2006.
Willamette Meridian
Oregon
T. 38 S., R. 2 E., accepted September 12, 2006.
T. 38 S., R. 5 E., accepted September 12, 2006.
Willamette Meridian
Washington
T. 21 N., R. 12 W., accepted September 29, 2006.
T. 29 N., R. 39 E., accepted September 29, 2006.
T. 28 N., R. 39 E., accepted September 29, 2006.
T. 33 N

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

Wed, Dec 6 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service (NPS) invites comments on a proposed new collection of information (OMB 1024XXXX).