The Federal Register

Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Tucker Pond Low Effect Habitat Conservation Plan,

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Doug and Jennifer Ross (Applicants) have applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or ``we'') for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are considering issuing a 10year permit to the Applicants that would authorize take of the federally endangered Santa Cruz longtoed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) and the threatened California redlegged frog (Rana aurora draytonii) incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with the construction of private residential facilities on 16.5 acres of their 99acre property in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California.

We are requesting comments on the permit application and on our preliminary determination that the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) qualifies as a ``low effect'' HCP, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. We explain the basis for this possible determination in a

Notice of Meeting, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)

Wed, Dec 20 2006 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) Front Range Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

Dry Tortugas National Park--Special Regulations

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This rule will delete obsolete regulations; limit the area, extent and methods of recreational fishing within portions of the park's boundaries; implement a Research Natural Area (RNA); clarify the Superintendent's authority to regulate fishing, boating, and permitted activities; regulate vessel operation, anchoring and human activity; provide enhanced protection for shipwrecks consistent with State and Federal law; and restrict discharges into park waters. Definitions have also been added to clarify terminology.

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

Wed, Dec 20 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 December 2, 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, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by January 4, 2007.
John W. Roberts,
Acting Chief, National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. ARKANSAS

Pulaski County

Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase), Roughly bounded by N. Poplar, 9th St., N. Broadway, W. 4th, Broadway, North Little Rock, 06001217
CALIFORNIA
Alamed

North Dakota Regulatory Program

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We are approving an amendment to the North Dakota regulatory program (the ``North Dakota program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act).