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California for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
Permit No. TE–190303
Applicant: Daniel Shaw, Sacramento,
California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (survey, capture, handle, and
release) the California tiger salamander
(Ambystoma californiense) in
conjunction with surveys within
California State Park lands in Santa
Barbara and Sonoma Counties,
California for the purpose of enhancing
its survival.
Permit No. TE–095858
Applicant: Arianne B. Preite, Anaheim,
California
The applicant requests an amendment
to take (harass by survey, and locate/
monitor nests) the southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
in conjunction with surveys and
monitoring activities in Orange, Los
Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San
Bernardino Counties in California for
the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE–191704
Applicant: Dana E. Terry, Walnut Creek,
California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (survey, capture, handle, and
release) the California tiger salamander
(Ambystoma californiense), and take
(capture, collect, and kill) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta longiantenna), the
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
wootoni), the San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi) in conjunction with surveys
throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
Permit No. TE–170389
Applicant: Travis B. Cooper, San Juan
Capistrano, California
The applicant requests an amendment
to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas
editha quino) in conjunction with
surveys throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.

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Permit No. TE–192714

California least tern (Sterna antillarum
browni) in conjunction with coastal
wetland research in Santa Barbara,
Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San
Diego Counties, California for the
purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. TE–192708
Applicant: Sarah M. Farmer, San Diego,
California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (survey by pursuit) the Quino
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas
editha quino) in conjunction with
surveys throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE–192702
Applicant: Jamie M. Kneitel,
Sacramento, California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (capture, collect, and kill) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta longiantenna), and the
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi) in conjunction with surveys
throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
We solicit public review and
comment on each of these recovery
permit applications. Comments and
materials we receive will be available
for public inspection, by appointment,
during normal business hours at the
address listed in the ADDRESSES section
of this notice.
Dated: September 9, 2008.
Mary Grim,
Acting Regional Director, Region 8,
Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. E8–21411 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R5–FHC–2008–N0234; 53330–1335–
0000–J3]

Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control
Alternatives Workgroup
AGENCY:

Fish and Wildlife Service,

Interior.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.

We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), announce a
Applicant: Southern California Coastal
meeting of the Lake Champlain Sea
Water Research Group, Costa Mesa,
Lamprey Control Alternatives
California
The applicant requests a permit to
Workgroup (Workgroup). The
take (capture and release) the tidewater
Workgroup’s purpose is to provide, in
goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) and take an advisory capacity, recommendations
(harass) the light-footed clapper rail
and advice on research and
(Rallus longirostris levipes), and
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techniques alternative to lampricide that
are technically feasible, cost effective,
and environmentally safe. The primary
objective of the meeting will be to
discuss potential research initiatives
that may enhance alternative sea
lamprey control techniques. The
meeting is open to the public.
DATES: The Workgroup will meet on
Friday, October 10, 2008, from 1 to 4
p.m.
The meeting will be held at
the City of Burlington Main Wastewater
Plant, Large Conference Room, 53
Lavalley Lane, Burlington, VT 05401;
telephone 802–863–4501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dave Tilton, Designated Federal Officer,
Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control
Alternatives Workgroup, Lake
Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources
Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
11 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT
05452 (U.S. mail); 802–872–0629
(telephone); or [email protected]
(electronic mail).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We
publish this notice under section
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). The
Workgroup’s specific responsibilities
are to provide advice regarding the
implementation of sea lamprey control
methods alternative to lampricides, to
recommend priorities for research to be
conducted by cooperating organizations
and demonstration projects to be
developed and funded by State and
Federal agencies, and to assist Federal
and State agencies with the
coordination of alternative sea lamprey
control research to advance the state of
the science in Lake Champlain and the
Great Lakes.
ADDRESSES:

Dated: August 26, 2008.
Wendi Weber,
Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts
01305.
[FR Doc. E8–21440 Filed 9–12–08; 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 new information
collection.
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that

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we will submit to OMB a new
information collection request (ICR) for
review and approval. This notice
provides the public an opportunity to
comment on the paperwork
requirements for the National Geological
and Geophysical Data Preservation
Program (NGGDPP) under Section 351
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. To
submit a proposal to the NGGDPP, a
project narrative must be completed and
submitted via Grants.gov. Furthermore,
a final technical report for all projects is
required at the end of the project period.
Narrative and report guidance is
available through http://
datapreservation.usgs.gov/ and at
http://www.Grants.gov.
DATES: Submit written comments by
November 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Please submit comments on
this information collection directly to
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk
Officer for the Department of Interior via
e-mail [[email protected]];
or fax (202) 395–6566; and identify your
submission as 1028–NEW. Please also
submit a copy of your comments to
Phadrea Ponds, U.S.G.S. Information
Collections Clearance Officer, 2150–C
Center Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(mail); (970) 226–9230 (fax); or
[email protected] (e-mail). Please
reference ‘‘Information Collection 1028–
NEW, NGGDPP’’ in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tamara L. Dickinson at (703) 648–6603
or Frances W. Pierce at (703) 648–6636.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Geological and
Geophysical Data Preservation Program
(NGGDPP).
OMB Control Number: 1028–NEW.
Abstract: Section 351 of the Energy
Policy Act of 2005 directs the Secretary
of the Interior, through the Director of
the U.S. Geological Survey, as follows,
‘‘The Secretary shall carry out a
National Geological and Geophysical
Data Preservation Program in
accordance with this section—
(1) To archive geologic, geophysical,
and engineering data, maps, well logs,
and samples;
(2) To provide a national catalog of
such archival material; and
(3) To provide technical and financial
assistance related to the archival
material.’’
The Plan outlines program goals and
recommends implementation strategies.
An action item in the plan is to ‘‘begin
interactions with State geological
surveys and other DOI agencies that
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preservation and data rescue needs.’’ In
response, the USGS is requesting each
state that elects to participate in the
program to:
(1) Inventory their current collections
and data preservation needs to provide
a snapshot of the diversity of scientific
collections held, supported, or used by
state geological surveys. This inventory
of current collections will form the
foundation of the National Catalog;
(2) Build the National Catalog by
providing site-specific metadata for
items in inventoried collections. Focus
on site-specific sample data allows
broad national coverage with content
useful to a wide variety of users. The
types of sites cataloged will be
determined by the holdings of
participating States; and
(3) In FY 2010 and beyond, depending
on appropriations, states would be
invited to propose projects that address
other priorities identified in the
Implementation Plan for the National
Geological and Geophysical Data
Preservation Program, including: (a)
Digital infrastructure; (b) Outreach; and
(c) Special data rescue needs.
Furthermore, annual data
preservation priorities are provided in
the Program Announcement as guidance
for applicants to consider when
submitting proposals. Annual priorities
are determined by the USGS NGGDPP
Catalog and Financial and Technical
Assistance Committees comprising
representatives from state geological
surveys, industry, academia, and DOI.
Since its inception in 2007, NGGDPP
has awarded, and 35 states have
matched, over $610,000 in grant funds.
This notice concerns the collection of
information that is sufficient and
relevant to evaluate and select proposals
for funding. We will protect information
from respondents considered
proprietary under the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and
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
the project abstracts and primary
investigators for awarded/funded
projects only.
Frequency: Annually.
Estimated Annual Number and
Description of Respondents:
Approximately 49 State Geological
Surveys will have the opportunity to
apply for matching Federal funds.
Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
(necessary to receive benefits).
Estimated Total Number of Annual
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Estimated Annual Burden Hours:
1,224 hours.
Estimated Annual Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: We
estimate the public reporting burden
averages 36 hours per response. This
includes time (1) to write and review
the proposal and submit it through
Grants.gov, and (2) prepare and submit
the final technical report.
Estimated Annual Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’: 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. We invite
comments concerning this information
collection on:
(1) Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary, including
whether or not the information will
have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on
respondents.
Please note that the comments
submitted in response to this notice are
a matter of public record. 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 OMB in your
comment to withhold your personal
identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that it will
be done.
USGS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Phadrea D. Ponds,
970–226–9445.

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Dated: September 8, 2008.
Victor Labson,
Acting Associate Director for Geology.
[FR Doc. E8–21427 Filed 9–12–08; 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 (1028–0048).

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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 ‘‘USGS Earthquake Report, (1 USGS
form).’’ This notice provides the public
an opportunity to comment on the
paperwork burden of this form.
DATES: You must submit comments on
or before November 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on
this information collection directly to
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk
Officer for the Department of the
Interior via OMB e-mail:
([email protected]); or by
fax (202) 395–6566; and identify your
submission with #1028–0048.
Please submit a copy of your
comments to Phadrea Ponds,
Information Collections, U.S. Geological
Survey, 2150-C Center Avenue, Fort
Collins, CO 80525 (mail); (970) 226–
9230 (fax); or [email protected] (e-mail).
Use Information Collection Number
1028–0062 in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request additional information about
this ICR, contact John Dewey at (303)
274–8419.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USGS Earthquake Report.
OMB Control Number: 1028–0048.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The U.S. Geological Survey
is required to collect, evaluate, publish
and distribute published information
concerning earthquakes. Respondents
will have an opportunity to voluntarily
supply information concerning the
effects of shaking from an earthquake—
on themselves, buildings, other manmade structures, and ground effects
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We will protect information from
respondents considered proprietary
under the Freedom of Information Act
(5 U.S.C. 552) and 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
will release data collected on these
forms only in formats that do not
include proprietary information
volunteered by respondents.
Affected Public: General Public.
Respondent Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion,
after each earthquake.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 100,000
individuals affected by an earthquake.
Estimated Number of Responses:
80,000.
Annual Burden Hours: 10,000 hours.
Estimated Annual Reporting and
Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The
currently approved ‘‘hour’’ burden for
this collection is 10,000 hours. We
estimate the public reporting burden
will average 6 minutes per response.
This includes the time for reviewing
instructions, and answering a Webbased questionnaire.
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. We invite
comments concerning this information
collection on:
(1) Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary, including
whether or not the information will
have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
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(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on
respondents.
Please note that the comments
submitted in response to this notice are
a matter of public record. 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 OMB in your
comment to withhold your personal
identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that it will
be done. To comply with the public
process, we publish this Federal
Register notice announcing that we will
submit this ICR to OMB for approval.
The notice provided the required 60-day
public comment period.
USGS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Phadrea Ponds, 970–
226–9445.
Dated: September 9, 2008.
Vic Labson,
Acting Associate Director for Geology.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[F–14930–B, F–14930–C, F–14930–D, F–
14930–E, F–14930–M; AK–964–1410–KC–P]

Alaska Native Claims Selection
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of decision approving
lands for conveyance.
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR
2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an
appealable decision approving lands for
conveyance pursuant to the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act will be
issued to NANA Regional Corporation,
Inc., Successor in Interest to Akuliuk
Corporation. The lands are in the
vicinity of Selawik, Alaska, and are
located in:

Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 13 N., R. 4 W.,
Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 18,501 acres.
T. 14 N., R. 4 W.,
Secs. 21 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 8,452 acres.
T. 12 N., R. 5 W.,
Sec. 33.
Containing approximately 60 acres.
T. 14 N., R. 5 W.,
Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

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