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The applicant requests authorization DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Background to take (capture, radio tag, examine, tag, Restoring endangered or threatened Fish and Wildlife Service measure, and monitor and disturb nest) or plants to the point where the American crocodile (Crocodylus Availability of the Recovery Plan for they are again secure, self-sustaining acutus) while conducting population the Endangered Fat Threeridge members of their ecosystem is a primary surveys and monitoring. The proposed (Amblema neislerii), Shinyrayed goal of our endangered program. activities would take place throughout Pocketbook (Lampsilis To help guide the recovery effort, we are the state of Florida. subangulata), Gulf Moccasinshell working to prepare recovery plans for most of the listed species native to the TE077267–0 ( penicillatus), Ochlockonee Moccasinshell United States. Recovery plans describe Applicant: State of , Georgia (Medionidus simpsonianus), Oval actions considered necessary for the Department of Transportation, Pigtoe (Pleurobema pyriforme) and conservation of the species, establish William Bouthillier, Atlanta, Georgia the Threatened Chipola Slabshell criteria for downlisting or delisting (Elliptio chipolaensis), and Purple them, and estimate time and cost for The applicant requests authorization Bankclimber (Elliptoideus implementing necessary recovery to take (capture, identify, and release) sloatianus) measures. all federally listed freshwater fishes and The Endangered Species Act of 1973, mollusks, identified in 50 CFR 17.11 in AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) the State of Georgia along with the Interior. (Act) requires the development of Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon ACTION: Notice of document availability. recovery plans for listed species unless corais couperi). The proposed activities such a plan would not promote the would take place throughout the state of SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife conservation of a particular species. Georgia while conducting surveys for Service (Service), announce the Section 4(f) of the Act requires us to transportation projects. availability of the final recovery plan for provide a public notice and an seven freshwater mussels—the opportunity for public review and TE077277–0 endangered fat threeridge (Amblema comment during recovery plan neislerii), shinyrayed pocketbook development. We developed a Applicant: Carlos E. Diez and Robert P. (Lampsilis subangulata), Gulf technical/agency draft of this recovery Van Dam, Puerto Rico Department of moccasinshell (Medionidus plan and released it for public review on Natural and Environmental penicillatus), Ochlockonee September 16, 1999 (64 FR 50301). We Resources, San Juan, Puerto Rico moccasinshell (Medionidus made substantial revisions to the 1999 The applicant requests authorization simpsonianus), oval pigtoe (Pleurobema draft based on comments received and to take (capture, collect, relocate, and pyriforme) and the threatened Chipola recently obtained biological euthanize) Hawksbill sea turtles slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis), and information. Because of this, we (Eretmochelys imbricata), for the purple bankclimber (Elliptoideus provided an additional opportunity for purposes of conducting genetic studies sloatianus). These species are endemic stakeholders to comment by issuing an on 200 eggs and 420 hatchlings to to several river basins (Apalachicola- updated draft plan. We published a determine the sex ratios of the Chattahoochee-Flint, Ochlockonee, notice of availability of the agency draft recovery plan for these seven mussels in hatchlings that are being produced on Suwannee, and Econfina Creek) in , Florida, and Georgia. The the Federal Register on July 17, 2003 Mona Island. The proposed study recovery plan includes specific recovery (68 FR 42419). A public comment consists of three phases: (1) objectives and criteria to be met in order period was opened with the notice, Determination of the pivotal to downlist these mussels to threatened closing on August 18, 2003. Comments temperature (the incubation temperature status or delist them under the and information submitted by peer at which both sexes are produced in Endangered Species Act of 1973, as reviewers and other interested parties equal proportion); (2) a methodological amended. have been considered in preparation of validation; and (3) the estimation of the the final recovery plan and, where ADDRESSES: Copies of this recovery plan sex ratio in hatchlings incubated on appropriate, incorporated. We and other are available by request from Jerry Mona Island’s beaches. The proposed Federal agencies will take these Ziewitz, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, activities will take place on Mona comments into account in the course of Panama City Field Office, 1601 Balboa Island, Puerto Rico. implementing approved recovery plans. Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32405 We listed these seven mussels, five as Dated: September 19, 2003. (Telephone 850/769–0552, Ext. 223). endangered and two as threatened Sam D. Hamilton, Recovery plans approved by the Service species under the Act, on March 16, are also available on the Internet at: Regional Director. 1998 (63 FR 12664). The seven http://endangered.fws.gov/recovery/ [FR Doc. 03–24837 Filed 9–30–03; 8:45 am] freshwater mussels are restricted to a Index.html#plans, or may also be BILLING CODE 4310–55–P few river basins (Apalachicola- obtained from the Fish and Wildlife Chattahoochee-Flint, Ochlockonee, Reference Service, 5430 Grosvenor Suwannee, and Econfina Creek) in Lane, Suite 110, Bethesda, Maryland, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. They 20814 (Telephone (301) 492–6403 or were once distributed across hundreds (800) 582–3421). The fee for the plan of stream miles in these basins and now varies depending on the number of survive in a few relatively small, pages in the plan. isolated populations scattered FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry throughout their former range. Ziewitz, at the address and telephone Habitat alteration, including number given above. impoundments, channelization, gravel SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mining, contaminants, sedimentation,

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and stream-flow depletion, is likely the Conces- 3. Develop promotional package. principal cause of these species’ decline Concessioner ID No. sioner Park 4. Approve Long Range Interpretive in range and abundance. Genetic factors name Plan and identify funding sources. 5. Review list of trail segments with associated with increasingly small and STLI001–89 ...... Circle Statue of isolated populations and the Line- Liberty list of constituencies and groups. introduction of alien species may Statue National 6. Discuss attracting and keeping present additional obstacles to their of Lib- Monu- volunteers. recovery. erty ment/ The meeting is open to the public and Ferry Ellis Is- opportunity will be provided for public The objective of this recovery plan is Inc. land. comments at specific times during the to provide a framework for the recovery meeting and prior to closing the of these seven species so that protection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: meeting. The meeting will be recorded under the Act is no longer necessary. As Cynthia Orlando, Concession Program for documentation and transcribed for recovery criteria are met, the status of Manager, National Park Service, dissemination. Minutes of the meeting the seven species will be reviewed and Washington, DC 20240, Telephone 202/ will be available to the public after they will be considered for 513–7156. approval of the full Advisory reclassification to threatened status or Dated: August 29, 2003. Commission. for removal from the Federal List of Richard G. Ring, Dated: September 2, 2003. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Patricia L. Neubacher, and Plants (50 CFR part 17). Associate Director, Administration, Business Practices and Workforce Development. Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region. Authority: The authority for this action is [FR Doc. 03–24877 Filed 9–30–03; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 03–24876 Filed 9–30–03; 8:45 am] section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, BILLING CODE 4312–53–M BILLING CODE 4312–JA–M 16 U.S.C. 1533 (f). Dated: September 5, 2003. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Noreen Walsh, INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region, National Park Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sanction for Dissemination of ‘‘ITC [FR Doc. 03–24838 Filed 9–30–03; 8:45 am] Juan Bautista de Anza National Questionnaire Tip Sheet’’ BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Historic Trail Advisory Commission; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. SUMMARY: Notice is given in accordance DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR with the Federal Advisory Committee ACTION: Sanction for dissemination of ‘‘ITC Questionnaire Tip Sheet’’. National Park Service Act that the second meeting of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the Concessions Contracts and Permits Advisory Commission will be held at sanction imposed by the Commission the following location, dates, and times. for the dissemination of a document AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. DATES/TIMES: Saturday, November 1, entitled ‘‘ITC Questionnaire Tip Sheet’’ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, ACTION: Public notice. by Sanford B. Ring, Esq. of the law firm November 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2003. of Dykema Gossett to a client and a non- ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in client in Steel Consuming Industries: SUMMARY: Pursuant to 36 CFR 51.23, the meeting room at Palm Canyon Competitive Conditions With Regard to public notice is hereby given that the Resort, 221 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Steel Safeguard Measures, Inv. No. 332– National Park Service proposes to Springs, CA 92004. A field trip to trail 452. The Commission found that there extend the following expiring sites within Anza-Borrego Desert State was good cause to sanction Ring, concession contract for a period of 3 Park will occur on the afternoon of pursuant to 19 CFR 201.15(a), because years. November 1. The public is welcome, but the tip sheet went beyond the transportation will only be provided to boundaries of appropriate guidance for EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2004. commission members. clients and non-clients regarding their SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The listed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND COPIES OF responses to Commission concession authorization will expire by MEETING MINUTES CONTACT: Meredith questionnaires. The Commission its terms on March 31, 2004. The Kaplan, Juan Bautista de Anza National believes it is important to maintain the National Park Service has determined Historic Trail, 1111 Jackson Street, Suite integrity of its investigations and to that the proposed extension is necessary 700, Oakland, California 94607, at 510– ensure that questionnaire responses in a in order to avoid interruption of visitor 817–1438, or [email protected]. fact-finding Commission investigation services and has taken all reasonable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The will be accurate and not inappropriately and appropriate steps to consider Advisory Commission was established influenced by counsel seeking to alternatives to avoid such interruption. in accordance with the National Trails support his or her view of the facts in This extension will allow the National System Act (915 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.), as an investigation. Park Service to complete and issue a amended by Public Law 191–365 to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: prospectus leading to the competitive consult with the Secretary of Interior on Carol McCue Verratti, Esq., Office of the selection of a concessioner for a new planning and other matters relating to General Counsel, U.S. International long-term concession contract covering the trail. Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW, this operation. Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202– Agenda 205–3088. Hearing impaired individuals 1. Welcome. are advised that information on this 2. Review trail status. matter can be obtained by contacting the

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