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668dd–668ee et seq) requires a CCP. The 

purpose in developing CCPs is to 

provide refuge managers with a 15-year 

strategy for achieving refuge purposes 

and contributing toward the mission of 

the National Wildlife Refuge System, 

consistent with sound principles of fish 

and wildlife science, conservation, legal 

mandates, and Service policies. In 

addition to outlining broad management 

direction on conserving wildlife and 

their habitats, the CCPs identify 

wildlife-dependent recreational 

opportunities available to the public, 

including opportunities for hunting, 

fishing, wildlife observation and 

photography, and environmental 

education and interpretation. We will 

review and update these CCPs at least 

every 15 years in accordance with the 

National Wildlife Refuge System 

Administration Act of 1966, as amended 

by the National Wildlife Refuge System 

Improvement Act of 1997, and the 

National Environmental Policy Act of 

1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370d).

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge 

was established in 1939 as a refuge and 

breeding ground for migratory birds and 

for use as an inviolate sanctuary for 

migratory birds. Located in central 

Wisconsin, the Refuge includes 43,696 

acres consisting of wetlands and open 

water areas, pine, oak, and aspen 

forests, grasslands, and rare savannas. 

Three alternatives were considered in 

the EA: (1) No action; (2) follow the 

course set in the 1979 Master Plan; or 

(3) follow the course established in the 

CCP (preferred alternative). Significant 

issues addressed in the CCP include the 

proposal to acquire land within the 

Yellow River Focus Area and 

management of endangered species that 

use the Refuge, including the Eastern 

massassagua rattlesnake, the Karner 

blue butterfly, and a migratory flock of 

Whooping Cranes. There was strong 

public interest in the plan, and the 

Service provided many opportunities 

for public comment in meetings in the 

community. Following a 60-day 

comment period on the Draft CCP (65 

FR 46940, August 1, 2000), a revised 

Draft CCP was produced and another 

60-day comment period was provided 

(66 FR 52776, October 17, 2001). The 

plan was revised to address the issues 

raised by the public, including the 

decision to reduce the area within the 

Yellow River Focus Area where land 

acquisition would be one of the tools 

available to facilitate restoration and 

conservation efforts. Assistance to local 

landowners would remain the priority 

means of habitat restoration and 

conservation throughout the Focus 

Area. It has been determined that the 

CCP is not a major Federal action that 

would significantly affect the quality of 

the human environment, within the 

meaning of Section 102(2)(c) of the 

National Environmental Policy Act of 

1969.

Dated: March 26, 2003. 

Marvin E. Moriarty, 

Acting Regional Director.

Editorial Note: This document was 

received at the Office of the Federal Register 

December 20, 2004.

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BILLING CODE 4310–55–M

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service 

Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications 

for permit. 

SUMMARY: The public is invited to 

comment on the following applications 

to conduct certain activities with 

endangered species and/or marine 

mammals.

DATES: Written data, comments or 

requests must be received by January 26, 

2005.

ADDRESSES: Documents and other 

information submitted with these 

applications are available for review, 

subject to the requirements of the 

Privacy Act and Freedom of Information 

Act, by any party who submits a written 

request for a copy of such documents 

within 30 days of the date of publication 

of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, Division of Management 

Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 

Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; 

fax 703/358–2281.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Division of Management Authority, 

telephone 703/358–2104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Endangered Species 

The public is invited to comment on 

the following applications for a permit 

to conduct certain activities with 

endangered species. This notice is 

provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of 

the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 

amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.). 

Written data, comments, or requests for 

copies of these complete applications 

should be submitted to the Director 

(address above). 

Applicant: John M. Searles, Flint, MI, 

PRT–093993. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import the sport-hunted trophy of one 

male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus 

pygargus) culled from a captive herd 

maintained under the management 

program of the Republic of South Africa, 

for the purpose of enhancement of the 

survival of the species. 

Applicant: Nicholas A. Russo, Sr., 

Allentown, NJ, PRT–094471. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import the sport-hunted trophy of one 

male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus 

pygargus) culled from a captive herd 

maintained under the management 

program of the Republic of South Africa, 

for the purpose of enhancement of the 

survival of the species. 

Endangered Marine Mammals and 

Marine Mammals 

The public is invited to comment on 

the following applications for a permit 

to conduct certain activities with marine 

mammals. The applications were 

submitted to satisfy requirements of the 

Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, 

as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361, et seq.), 

and the regulations governing marine 

mammals (50 CFR Part 18). Written 

data, comments, or requests for copies 

of the complete applications or requests 

for a public hearing on these 

applications should be submitted to the 

Director (address above). Anyone 

requesting a hearing should give 

specific reasons why a hearing would be 

appropriate. The holding of such a 

hearing is at the discretion of the 

Director. 

Applicant: John F. Byrnes, Omaha, 

NE, PRT–091493. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 

sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort 

Sea polar bear population in Canada for 

personal use. 

Applicant: Mark E. Buchanan, San 

Diego, CA, PRT–094374. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 

sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound 

polar bear population in Canada for 

personal use.

Dated: October 29, 2004. 

Michael L. Carpenter, 

Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, 

Division of Management Authority.

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BILLING CODE 4310–55–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service 

Issuance of Permits

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior.