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collection techniques or other forms of peninsularis), panther (Puma reclassified from endangered to information technology, e.g., permitting (=Felis) concolor coryi), Cape Sable threatened or from threatened to electronic submission of responses. seaside sparrow (Ammodramus endangered. Delisting a species must be This Notice also lists the following maritimus mirabilis), Okaloosa darter supported by the best scientific and information: (Etheostoma okaloosae), beach commercial data available and only Title of Proposal: Subterranean (Jacquemontia reclinata), considered if such data substantiate that Termite Treatment Builder’s deltoid spurge (Chamaesysce deltoidea the species is neither endangered nor Certification and Guarantee, and the ssp. deltoidea), fringed campion (Silene threatened for one or more of the New Construction Subterranean Termite polypetala), Small’s milkpea (Galactia following reasons: (1) The species is Soil Treatment Record. smallii), and tiny polygala (Polygala considered extinct; (2) the species is OMB Control Number, if applicable: smallii) under section 4(c)(2) of the considered to be recovered; and/or (3) 2502–0525. Act of 1973, as the original data available when the Description of the need for the amended (Act). The purpose of reviews species was listed, or the interpretation information and proposed use: HUD’s conducted under this section of the Act of such data, were in error. Any change collection of this information permits is to ensure that the classification of in Federal classification would require a the NPCA–99–A to establish the species as threatened or endangered on separate rulemaking process. The builder’s warranty against termites for a the List of Endangered and Threatened regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require period of one year bringing it into Wildlife and (50 CFR 17.11 and that we publish a notice in the Federal conformance with other builder 17.12) is accurate. The 5-year review is Register announcing those species warranties HUD requires for newly an assessment of the best scientific and currently under active review. This constructed housing. The NPCA–99–B commercial data available at the time of notice announces our active review of is submitted to the builder of new the review. the following species that are currently homes when the soil treatment method DATES: To allow us adequate time to federally listed as endangered: Key deer, is used for termite prevention. conduct this review, information St. Andrew beach mouse, Florida Agency form numbers, if applicable: submitted for our consideration must be panther, Cape Sable seaside sparrow, HUD–NPCA–99–A, and HUD–NPCA– received on or before August 22, 2005. Okaloosa darter, beach jacquemontia, 99–B. However, we will continue to accept deltoid spurge, fringed campion, Small’s Estimation of the total numbers of new information about any listed milkpea, and tiny polygala. hours needed to prepare the information species at any time. collection including number of The List is found at 50 CFR 17.11 ADDRESSES: Information submitted on respondents, frequency of response, and (wildlife) and 17.12 (plants) and is also the St. Andrew beach mouse, Okaloosa available on our Internet site at http:// hours of response: The estimated darter, and fringed campion (a ) number of respondents is 54,000 endangered.fws.gov/ should be sent to the Deputy Field wildlife.html#Species. Amendments to generating 54,000 annual responses, Supervisor, Panama City Field Office, frequency of response is on occasion, the List through final rules are U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1601 published in the Federal Register. the estimated time per response varies Balboa Avenue, Panama City, Florida from approximately 5 minutes to 15 32405. Information about the remaining What Information Is Considered in the minutes, and the estimated annual 7 species should be sent to the Field Review? burden hours requested is 8,910. Supervisor, South Florida Field Office, Status of the proposed information U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1339 A 5-year review considers all new collection: Currently approved. 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. information available at the time of the Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act Information received in response to this review. A 5-year review will consider of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. notice of review will be available for the best scientific and commercial data Dated: June 3, 2005. public inspection by appointment, that have become available since the current listing determination or most Frank L. Davis, during normal business hours, at the same addresses. recent status review of each species, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for such as: Housing-Deputy Federal Housing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commissioner. Janet Mizzi at the Panama City, Florida, A. Species biology, including but not [FR Doc. E5–3217 Filed 6–20–05; 8:45 am] address above for the St. Andrew beach limited to population trends, BILLING CODE 4210–27–P mouse, Okaloosa darter, and fringed distribution, abundance, demographics, campion (telephone, 850/769–0552, ext. and genetics; 247), and Cindy Schulz at the above B. Habitat conditions, including but DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Vero Beach, Florida, address for the not limited to amount, distribution, and remaining 7 species (telephone, 772/ suitability; Fish and Wildlife Service 562–3909, ext. 305). C. Conservation measures that have SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife been implemented to benefit the Act (16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.), the Service species; and Plants; 5-Year Review of 10 maintains a list of endangered and Southeastern Species threatened wildlife and plant species at D. Threat status and trends (see five factors under heading ‘‘How do we AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12 determine whether a species is Interior. (for plants) (collectively referred to as endangered or threatened?’’); and ACTION: Notice. the List). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of E. Other new information, data, or SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife listed species at least once every 5 years. corrections, including but not limited to Service (Service) announces a 5-year Then, on the basis of such reviews, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, review of the Key deer (Odocoileus under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine identification of erroneous information virginianus clavium), St. Andrew beach whether or not any species should be contained in the List, and improved mouse (Peromyscus polionotus removed from the List (delisted), or analytical methods.

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Specific Information Requested for the obtaining an estimate of the degree of B. Overutilization for commercial, Florida Panther beach erosion that occurred as a result recreational, scientific, or educational We are especially interested in of the 2004 hurricane season and any purposes; obtaining estimates of the extent of changes in management practices that C. Disease or predation; were made as a result of the storms. habitat loss, degradation, and D. The inadequacy of existing fragmentation within Charlotte, Collier, Specific Information Requested for the regulatory mechanisms; or Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Deltoid Spurge Okeechobee, Osceola, Polk, and E. Other natural or manmade factors We are especially interested in Sarasota Counties, Florida. We affecting its continued existence. information on the status of this species specifically request information Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires that in pine rocklands of Miami-Dade regarding habitat alteration due to County, Florida. We specifically request our determination be made on the basis conversions to agricultural, residential, any recent information regarding its of the best scientific and commercial or urban uses or land use responses to prescribed fire, control of data available. intensification, especially for uplands. exotic pest plants, and other We also seek information on nocturnal What Could Happen as a Result of This management actions on conservation habitat use by panthers to determine Review? lands. differences from diurnal use. If we find that there is new Specific Information Requested for the Specific Information Requested for the information concerning any of these 10 Small’s Milkpea Key Deer species indicating that a change in We are especially interested in We are especially interested in classification may be warranted, we may information on the status of this species information on habitat relationships for propose a new rule that could do one of in pine rocklands of Miami-Dade the Key deer, including foraging the following: (a) reclassify the species County, Florida. We specifically request ecology, fire ecology, and plant from endangered to threatened any recent information regarding the community dynamics. We also seek (downlist); (b) reclassify the species responses of this plant to prescribed fire information on the Key deer population from threatened to endangered (uplist); and to methods used to control exotic size, number of subpopulations, sex or (c) delist the species. If we determine pest plants and encroaching native ratio, age structure, population viability, that a change in classification is not hardwoods. habitat condition and availability, warranted, then these species will dispersal, and level of threats to the Key Specific Information Requested for the remain on the List under their current deer on Big Pine and No Name Keys and Tiny Polygala status. other islands within its historic range. We are especially interested in Public Solicitation of New Information Specific Information Requested for the information on the status of this species St. Andrew Beach Mouse in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, We request any new information and Martin Counties, Florida. We concerning the status of these 10 We are especially interested in specifically request any recent species. See ‘‘What information is information on threats to the species, information regarding its responses to considered in the review?’’ heading for status of the species, genetics relative to prescribed fire, control of exotic pest specific criteria. Information submitted subspecies status, and conservation plants, and other management actions should be supported by documentation measures. We specifically request any on conservation lands. such as maps, bibliographic references, recent information regarding the status methods used to gather and analyze the of the species post-Hurricane Ivan. Definitions Related to This Notice data, and/or copies of any pertinent Specific Information Requested for the The following definitions are publications, reports, or letters by Okaloosa Darter provided to assist those persons who knowledgeable sources. Our practice is contemplate submitting information to make comments, including names We are especially interested in regarding the species being reviewed: and home addresses of respondents, information on the status of the A. Species includes any species or available for public review. Individual Okaloosa darter in areas outside the subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, respondents may request that we boundaries of Eglin Air Force Base and any distinct population segment of withhold their home addresses from the (EAFB), Florida. We specifically request any species of vertebrate which supporting record, which we will honor any information on threats to the interbreeds when mature. to the extent allowable by law. There species and its habitat, including the B. Endangered means any species that also may be circumstances in which we areas in the Turkey Creek, Swift Creek, is in danger of extinction throughout all may withhold from the supporting and East Turkey Creek watersheds not or a significant portion of its range. record a respondent’s identity, as within the boundaries of EAFB. We are C. Threatened means any species that allowable by law. If you wish us to also interested in conservation measures is likely to become an endangered withhold your name and/or address, in these same areas that may have species within the foreseeable future you must state this prominently at the benefited the Okaloosa darter. throughout all or a significant portion of beginning of your comment. We will not Specific Information Requested for the its range. consider anonymous comments, Beach Jacquemontia How Do We Determine Whether a however. We will make all submissions We are especially interested in Species Is Endangered or Threatened? from organizations or businesses, and information on management practices Section 4(a)(1) of the Act establishes from individuals identifying themselves being implemented in Palm Beach, that we determine whether a species is as representatives or officials of Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties for endangered or threatened based on one organizations or businesses, available beach erosion. We specifically request or more of the following five factors: for public inspection in their entirety. any recent information regarding beach A. The present or threatened Authority: This document is published nourishment projects and dune destruction, modification, or under the authority of the Endangered stabilization. We are also interested in curtailment of its habitat or range; Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

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Dated: May 26, 2005. and related forms and explanatory information, including the validity of Cynthia K. Dohner, material by contacting the BLM the methodology and assumptions used; Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. Information Collection Clearance Officer 3. The quality, utility and clarity of [FR Doc. 05–12187 Filed 6–20–05; 8:45 am] at the telephone number listed below. the information to be collected; and BILLING CODE 4310–55–P The OMB is required to respond to 4. How to minimize the burden of this request within 60 days but may collecting the information on those who respond after 30 days. For maximum are to respond, including the use of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR consideration your comments and appropriate automated, electronic, suggestions on the requirement should mechanical, or other forms of Bureau of Land Management be made within 30 days directly to the information technology. Office of Management and Budget, Title: Oil and Gas Exploration, [WO–310–1310–PB–24 1A; OMB Control Interior Department Desk Officer (1004– Leasing, and Drainage Operations (43 Number 1004–0185] 0185), at OMB–OIRA via facsimile to CFR 3100, 3120, 3150, 3162). (202) 395–6566 or e-mail to OMB Control Number: 1004–0185. Information Collection Submitted to _ the Office of Management and Budget OIRA [email protected]. Please Bureau Form Number: Nonform Under the Paperwork Reduction Act provide a copy of your comments to the information. Bureau Information Collection Abstract: The Bureau of Land The Bureau of Land Management Clearance Officer (WO–630), Bureau of Management proposes to extend the (BLM) has submitted the proposed Land Management, Eastern States currently approved collection of collection of information listed below to Office, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, information to determine whether the Office of Management and Budget Virginia 22153. applicants are qualified to conduct oil (OMB) for approval under the Nature of Comments: We specifically and gas exploration and leasing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction request your comments on the activities. BLM will also determine if oil Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On June 8, following: and gas lessees are ensuring that their 2004, the BLM published a notice in the 1. Whether the collection of leases are protected from drainage. Federal Register (69 FR 32039) information is necessary for the proper Frequency: On occasion. requesting comments on this proposed functioning of the BLM, including Description of Respondents: collection. The comment period ended whether the information will have Individuals, small businesses, and oil on August 9, 2004. The BLM received practical utility; and gas exploration and drilling no comments. You may obtain copies of 2. The accuracy of the BLM’s estimate companies, lessees, and operators. the proposed collection of information of the burden of collecting the Estimated Completion Time:

Reporting Information col- Requirement Number of hours per Total hours lection responses respondent

3100.3–1 ...... Notice of option holdings ...... 30 130 3100.3–3 ...... Option statement ...... 501 50 3101.2–4(a) ...... Excess acreage petition ...... 10 1 10 3101.2–6 ...... Showing statement ...... 10 1.5 15 3101.3–1 ...... Joinder evidence statement ...... 50 1 50 3103.4–1 ...... Waiver, suspension, reduction of rental, etc ...... 20 2 40 3105.2 ...... Communization or drilling agreement ...... 150 2 300 3105.3 ...... Operating, drilling, development contracts interest statement ...... 50 2 100 3105.4 ...... Joint operations; transportation of oil applications ...... 20 1 20 3105.5 ...... Subsurface storage application ...... 50 1 50 3106.8–1 ...... Heirs and devisee statement ...... 40 1 40 3106.8–2 ...... Change of name report ...... 60 1 60 3106.8–3 ...... Corporate merger notice ...... 100 2 200 3107.8 ...... Lease renewal application ...... 30 1 30 3108.1 ...... Relinquishments ...... 150 .5 75 3108.2 ...... Reinstatement petition ...... 500 .5 250 3109.1 ...... Leasing under rights-of-way application ...... 20 120 3120.1–1(e) ...... Lands available for leasing ...... 280 2.5 700 3120.1–3 ...... Protests and appeals ...... 90 1.5 135 3152.1 ...... Oil and gas exploration in Alaska application ...... 20 1 20 3152.6 ...... Data collection ...... 20 1 20 3152.7 ...... Completion of operations report ...... 20 1 20

Totals ...... 1,770 ...... 2,235

The table below summarizes the burden and cost estimates.

Number Type of analysis analyses Hours Cost

Preliminary ...... 1,000 2,000 $60,000 Detailed ...... 100 2,400 72,000 Additional ...... 10 200 8,000

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