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events, on- and off-site environmental
education, guided tours, and
interpretive trails. In partnership with
NERR, we would maintain current
wildlife observation and photography
programs and facilities.
We would have the same staff as
under Alternative A, plus one biologist,
one park ranger, one biological
technician, one equipment operator, and
one law enforcement officer, for a total
of seven employees.
Alternative D—Optimize Visitor
Services
Alternative D would optimize visitor
services on Grand Bay National Wildlife
Refuge. This alternative would attempt
to substantially expand opportunities
for public use on the refuge.
We would support national and
regional plans to promote management
actions that would provide for viable
populations of native fish and wildlife
species and habitats, with special
emphasis on wet pine savanna.
There would be no active, direct
management of waterfowl or other
migratory bird populations. All
sightings and the presence of threatened
and endangered species would be
documented on the refuge. Also, within
15 years of CCP approval, we would
develop and maintain inventories for
small mammals, butterflies, reptiles,
amphibians, and possibly other taxa. We
would maintain approximately 1,000
acres of pine savanna, which is the
existing acreage. No active management
would be undertaken to improve the
habitat condition of forested wetlands.
We would continue to utilize prescribed
fire to manage habitat and reduce
hazardous fuels on approximately 1,000
acres; furthermore, we would attempt to
set prescribed fires on a 2- to 3-year
rotation. We would suppress wildfires.
In partnership with NERR, we would
annually control 20–30 acres of
cogongrass and Chinese tallow.
We would aim to acquire 100 percent
of lands within the approved
acquisition boundary within 15 years of
CCP approval. Through an ongoing
partnership with NERR, we would
protect the refuge’s shell middens. In
order to protect resources and the public
at Grand Bay, we would provide two
law enforcement officers.
Within three years of CCP completion
and approval, we would develop a
Visitor Services’ Plan to be used in
expanding public use facilities and
opportunities on the refuge. As in
Alternative A, under Alternative D, in
partnership with NERR, we would
operate a new joint research, office, and
education facility/visitor center to
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addition, we would develop a new
welcome center along Interstate 10 near
the interchange with Franklin Creek
Road (Exit 75).
Within five years of CCP approval, we
would develop a Hunt Plan that
coordinates hunting with other
increased public uses, such as wildlife
observation and photography.
We would also implement our own
program of expanded environmental
education and interpretation to
complement NERR’s efforts, in keeping
with the new Visitor Services’ Plan. In
partnership with NERR, we would
implement expanded opportunities for
wildlife observation and photography,
such as a canoe/kayak trail, photo
blind(s), and an elevated marsh
observation platform at the ‘‘Goat
Farm.’’
In order to provide for expanded
visitor services under Alternative D, we
would increase the size of the staff from
the current two employees. The new
positions Alternative D calls for include:
One assistant manager, one park ranger,
one equipment operator, and two law
enforcement officers for a total of seven
employees.
Public Availability of Comments
Before including your address, phone
number, e-mail address, or other
personal identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment, including your
personal identifying information, may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Next Step
After the comment period ends for the
Draft CCP/EA, we will analyze the
comments and address them in the form
of a Final CCP and Finding of No
Significant Impact.
Authority: This notice is published under
the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge
System Improvement Act of 1997, Public
Law 105–57.
Dated: February 8, 2008.
Cynthia K. Dohner,
Acting Regional Director.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of an extension of an
information collection (1028–0053).
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we will submit to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew
approval of the paperwork requirements
for ‘‘Nonferrous Metals Surveys (31
USGS forms).’’ This notice provides the
public an opportunity to comment on
the paperwork burden of these forms.
DATES: Submit written comments by
June 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this information collection to the
Department of the Interior, USGS, via:
• E-mail: [email protected]. Use
Information Collection Number 1028–
0053 in the subject line.
• Fax: (703) 648–7069. Use
Information Collection Number 1028–
0053 in the subject line.
• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; USGS
Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological
Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA
20192. Please reference Information
Collection 1028–0053 in your
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT: Scott F. Sibley at (703) 648–

4976. Copies of the forms can be
obtained at no cost by contacting the
USGS clearance officer at the phone
number listed below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Nonferrous Metals Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 1028–0053.
Form Number: Various (31 forms).
Abstract: Respondents supply the
U.S. Geological Survey with domestic
production and consumption data on
nonferrous and related nonfuel mineral
commodities, some of which are
considered strategic and critical. This
information will be published as
chapters in Minerals Yearbooks,
monthly Mineral Industry Surveys,
annual Mineral Commodity Summaries,
and special publications, for use by
Government agencies, industry,
education programs, and the general
public.
We will protect information
considered proprietary under the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
552) and its implementing regulations

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(43 CFR part 2), and under regulations
at 30 CFR 250.197, ‘‘Data and
information to be made available to the
public or for limited inspection.’’
Responses are voluntary. No questions
of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are asked. We
intend to release data collected on these
31 forms only in a summary format that
is not company-specific.
Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, and
annually.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 1,801
producers and consumers of nonferrous
and related metals. Respondents are
canvassed for one frequency period
(e.g., monthly respondents are not
canvassed annually).
Estimated Number of Responses:
5,339.
Annual Burden Hours: 3,973.
Estimated Annual Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The
currently approved ‘‘hour’’ burden for
these 31 forms is 4,062 hours. We
estimate the public reporting burden
averages 20 minutes to 2 hours per
response. This includes the time for
reviewing instructions, gathering and
maintaining data, and completing and
reviewing the information.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
Burden: We have not identified any
‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated
with this collection of information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
you are not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number. Until OMB approves a
collection of information, you are not
obligated to respond.
Comments: Before submitting an ICR
to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44
U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) requires each
agency ‘‘* * * to provide notice * * *
and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of
information * * *.’’ Agencies must
specifically solicit comments to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the agency to perform its duties,
including whether the information is
useful; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
enhance the quality, usefulness, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) minimize the burden
on the respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public
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Federal Register notice announcing that
we will submit this ICR to OMB for
approval. The notice provides the
required 60-day public comment period.
USGS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Alfred Travnicek,
703–648–7231.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. E8–7990 Filed 4–15–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of an extension of an
information collection (1028–0062).
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we will submit to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew
approval of the paperwork requirements
for ‘‘Industrial Minerals Surveys, (38
USGS forms).’’ This notice provides the
public an opportunity to comment on
the paperwork burden of these forms.
DATES: Submit written comments by
June 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this information collection to the
Department of the Interior, USGS, via:
• E-mail: [email protected]. Use
Information Collection Number 1028–
0062 in the subject line.
• Fax: (703) 648–7069. Use
Information Collection Number 1028–
0062 in the the subject line.
• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; USGS
Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological
Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA
20192. Please reference Information
Collection 1028–0062 in your
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT: Scott F. Sibley at (703) 648–

4976. Copies of the forms can be
obtained at no cost by contacting the
USGS clearance officer at the phone
number listed below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Industrial Minerals Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 1028–0062.
Form Number: Various (38 forms).
Abstract: Respondents supply the
U.S. Geological Survey with domestic
production and consumption data on
nonfuel mineral commodities. This
information will be published as

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chapters in Minerals Yearbooks,
monthly Mineral Industry Surveys,
annual Mineral Commodity Summaries,
and special publications, for use by
Government agencies, industry,
education programs, and the general
public.
We will protect information
considered proprietary under the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
552) and its implementing regulations
(43 CFR part 2), and under regulations
at 30 CFR 250.197, ‘‘Data and
information to be made available to the
public or for limited inspection.’’
Responses are voluntary. No questions
of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are asked. We
intend to release data collected on these
38 forms only in a summary format that
is not company-specific.
Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly,
Semiannually, and Annually.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 15,990
producers and consumers of industrial
minerals. Respondents are canvassed for
one frequency period (e.g., monthly
respondents are not canvassed
annually).
Estimated Number of Responses:
18,336.
Annual Burden Hours: 12,637.
Estimated Annual Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The
currently approved ‘‘hour’’ burden for
these 38 forms is 11,716 hours. We
estimate the public reporting burden
averages 15 minutes to 2 hours per
response. This includes the time for
reviewing instructions, gathering and
maintaining data, and completing and
reviewing the information.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
Burden: We have not identified any
‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated
with this collection of information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
you are not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number. Until OMB approves a
collection of information, you are not
obligated to respond.
Comments: Before submitting an ICR
to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44
U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) requires each
agency ‘‘* * * to provide notice * * *
and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of
information * * *’’ Agencies must
specifically solicit comments to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the agency to perform its duties,
including whether the information is

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