Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 219 / Tuesday, November 15, 2005 / Notices 69353 

Flaming Gorge Dam (2000 Flow and 

Temperature Recommendations) 

published in September 2000 by the 

Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish 

Recovery Program (Recovery Program). 

Background 

Flaming Gorge Dam, located on the 

Green River in northeastern Utah about 

200 miles east of Salt Lake City, is an 

authorized storage unit of the Colorado 

River Storage Project. Flaming Gorge 

Dam was completed in 1962 and full 

operation of the dam and reservoir 

began in 1967. The powerplant, located 

at the base of the dam, began 

commercial operation in 1963 and was 

completed in 1964. Reclamation 

operates the dam and powerplant and 

the Western Area Power Administration 

markets the power. 

Reclamation proposes to take action 

to protect and assist in recovery of the 

populations and designated critical 

habitat of the four endangered fishes 

found in the Green and Colorado River 

Basins, while maintaining all authorized 

purposes of the Flaming Gorge Unit of 

the CRSP. The four endangered fish 

species are the Colorado pikeminnow 

(Ptychocheilus lucius), humpback chub 

(Gila cypha), razorback sucker 

(Xyrauchen texanus), and bonytail (Gila 

elegans). Reclamation would implement 

the proposed action by modifying the 

operation of Flaming Gorge Dam, to the 

extent possible, to achieve the flows and 

temperatures recommended by 

participants of the Recovery Program. 

Reclamation’s goal is to implement the 

proposed action and, at the same time, 

maintain and continue all authorized 

purposes of the CRSP. 

The recommended flows and 

temperatures are intended to provide 

water releases of sufficient magnitude 

and, with the proper timing and 

duration, to assist in the recovery of the 

endangered fishes and their designated 

critical habitat. 

Purpose and Need for Action 

The purpose of the proposed action is 

to operate Flaming Gorge Dam to protect 

and assist in recovery of the populations 

and designated critical habitat of the 

four endangered fishes, while 

maintaining all authorized purposes of 

the Flaming Gorge Unit of the CRSP, 

particularly those related to the 

development of water resources in 

accordance with the Colorado River 

Compact. The proposed action is 

needed for the following reasons: 

• The operation of Flaming Gorge 

Dam, under its original operating 

criteria, jeopardized the continued 

existence of the endangered fishes in the 

Green River. 

• Reclamation is required to comply 

with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 

for the operation of CRSP facilities, 

including Flaming Gorge Dam. Within 

the exercise of its discretionary 

authority, Reclamation must avoid 

jeopardizing the continued existence of 

listed species and destroying or 

adversely modifying designated critical 

habitat. 

• The Reasonable and Prudent 

Alternative (RPA) to the 1992 Biological 

Opinion on the Operation of Flaming 

Gorge Dam required modification of 

Flaming Gorge releases to benefit the 

endangered fish, a five-year study 

period to evaluate winter and spring 

flows, and reinitiation of discussions 

with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

following the study period to further 

refine the flow recommendations. With 

the results of these studies, as well as 

other relevant information, the Recovery 

Program developed and approved the 

2000 Flow and Temperature 

Recommendations report for the Green 

River. These recommendations are an 

extension of the 1992 jeopardy 

Biological Opinion RPA. Reclamation 

committed to assist in meeting flow 

requirements through the refined 

operation of Flaming Gorge Dam and 

other federal reservoirs in the 1987 

agreement that formed the Recovery 

Program. 

• Flaming Gorge Dam and Reservoir 

is the primary water storage and 

delivery facility on the Green River 

upstream from its confluence with the 

Colorado River. The storage capacity 

and ability to control water releases of 

Flaming Gorge Dam allow Reclamation 

flexibility in providing flow and 

temperature management to protect and 

assist in the recovery of endangered fish 

populations and their critical habitat 

within specific reaches of the river. 

Thus, the refined operation of Flaming 

Gorge Dam is a key element of the 

Recovery Program. 

• The refined operation will offset the 

adverse effects of flow depletions from 

the Green River for certain Reclamation 

water projects in Utah, as defined by 

existing jeopardy Biological Opinions. 

Modifying the operation of Flaming 

Gorge Dam will also serve as the RPA, 

as defined by the ESA, to offset jeopardy 

to endangered fishes and their critical 

habitat that could result from the 

operation of numerous other existing or 

proposed water development projects in 

the Upper Colorado River Basin. 

Proposed Federal Action 

Reclamation proposes to take action 

to protect and assist in recovery of the 

populations and designated critical 

habitat of the four endangered fishes 

found in the Green and Colorado River 

Basins. Reclamation would implement 

the proposed action by modifying the 

operations of Flaming Gorge Dam, to the 

extent possible, to achieve the flows and 

temperatures recommended by 

participants of the Recovery Program. 

Reclamation’s goal is to implement the 

proposed action and, at the same time, 

maintain and continue all authorized 

purposes of the CRSP. 

The draft environmental impact 

statement was issued to the public in 

early September 2004 and a Notice of 

Availability of the draft EIS was 

published in the Federal Register on 

September 10, 2004. The 60-day review 

and comment period for the draft EIS 

ended on November 15, 2004. During 

the public comment period, five public 

hearings were held and over 600 public 

comments were received. All written 

and oral comments received were 

carefully reviewed and considered in 

preparing the final environmental 

impact statement. Where appropriate, 

revisions were made to the document in 

response to specific comments. The 

comments and responses, together with 

the final environmental impact 

statement, will be considered in 

determining whether or not to 

implement the proposed action. 

No decision will be made on the 

proposed federal action until at least 30 

days after release of the EIS. After the 

30-day waiting period, Reclamation will 

complete a Record of Decision. The 

Record of Decision will state which 

alternative analyzed in the EIS will be 

implemented and discuss all factors 

leading to that decision. 

Dated: October 7, 2005. 

Rick L. Gold, 

Regional Director—UC Region, Bureau of 

Reclamation. 

[FR Doc. 05–22436 Filed 11–14–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE 

COMMISSION 

Agency Form Submitted for OMB 

Review 

AGENCY: United States International 

Trade Commission. 

ACTION: In accordance with the 

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the 

Commission has submitted an 

emergency request for approval of 

questionnaires to the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) for 

review. The Commission has requested 

OMB approval by November 14, 2005. 

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DATES: To be assured of consideration, 

written comments must be submitted to 

OMB and to the Commission by 

November 14, 2005. 

Purpose of Information Collection: 

The forms are for use by the 

Commission in connection with 

investigation No. 332–471, Advice 

Concerning Possible Modifications to 

the U.S. Generalized System of 

Preferences, 2005 Special Review on 

Watches, instituted under the authority 

of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 

1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This 

investigation was requested by the 

United States Trade Representative 

(USTR). The Commission expects to 

deliver the results of its investigation to 

USTR by February 17, 2006. 

Summary of Proposal: 

(1) Number of forms submitted: Eight. 

(2) Title of form: Advice Concerning 

Possible Modifications to the U.S. 

Generalized System of Preferences, 2005 

Special Review on Watches—

Questionnaires for U.S. Producers/ 

Assemblers; U.S. Virgin Islands 

Producers/Assemblers; Watch Band, 

Strap, and/or Bracelet Producers; 

Importers, and Foreign Producers. 

(3) Type of request: New. 

(4) Frequency of use: Single data 

gathering, scheduled for November 15–

December 14, 2005. 

(5) Description of respondents: U.S. 

firms which produce/assemble or 

import watches or watch components. 

(6) Estimated number of respondents: 

56 (Producer/Assembler questionnaire). 

11 (Importer questionnaire). 

2 (Foreign Producer questionnaire). 

(7) Estimated total number of hours to 

complete the forms: 2,590. 

(8) Information obtained from the 

form that qualifies as confidential 

business information will be so treated 

by the Commission and not disclosed in 

a manner that would reveal the 

individual operations of a firm. 

Additional Information or Comment: 

Copies of the forms and supporting 

documents may be obtained from Gail 

Burns (USITC, telephone no. (202) 205–

2501 or gail.burns@usitc.gov). 

Comments about the questionnaires 

should be directed to the Office of 

Management and Budget, Office of 

Information and Regulatory Affairs, 

Room 10102 (Docket Library), 

Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk 

Officer for International Trade 

Commission. All comments should be 

specific, indicating which part of the 

questionnaire is objectionable, 

describing the concern in detail, and 

including specific suggested revisions or 

language changes. Copies of any 

comments should be provided to Robert 

Rogowsky, Director, Office of 

Operations, U.S. International Trade 

Commission, 500 E Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20436, who is the 

Commission’s designated Senior Official 

under the Paperwork Reduction Act. 

Hearing impaired individuals are 

advised that information on this matter 

can be obtained by contacting our TTD 

terminal (telephone no. 202–205–1810). 

General information concerning the 

Commission may also be obtained by 

accessing its Internet server (http:// 

www.usitc.gov). 

Issued: November 7, 2005. 

By order of the Commission. 

Marilyn R. Abbott, 

Secretary to the Commission. 

[FR Doc. 05–22560 Filed 11–14–05; 8:45 am] 

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE 

COMMISSION 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: United States International 

Trade Commission. 

ACTION: Agency proposal for the 

collection of information submitted to 

the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for review; comment request. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction 

Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the 

Commission has submitted a proposal 

for the collection of information to OMB 

for approval. The proposed information 

collection is an user survey that solicits 

feedback on the investigative 

procedures used by the Commission in 

its import injury investigations. 

Comments concerning the proposed 

user survey are requested in accordance 

with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995. The OMB is particularly 

interested in comments which: 

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including 

whether the information will have 

practical utility; 

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden of the 

proposed collection of information, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions used; 

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and 

(4) Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through the 

use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other 

technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology, 

e.g., permitting electronic submission of 

responses. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted to 

OMB within 30 days of the date this 

notice appears in the Federal Register. 

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to 

David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 

10202, New Executive Office Building, 

Washington, DC 20503. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Copies of the proposed information 

collection proposal can be obtained 

from Debra Baker, Office of 

Investigations, U.S. International Trade 

Commission (telephone no.—202–205–

3180; e-mail—Debra.Baker@usitc.gov). 

General information concerning the 

Commission may also be obtained by 

accessing its Internet server (http:// 

www.usitc.gov). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

OMB Number: 3117–0192 

(reinstatement without change). 

Title: United States International 

Trade Commission Import Injury 

Investigation User Survey. 

Type of Review: Regular submission. 

Respondents: Law firms and 

economic consulting groups. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

50. 

Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 50 hours. 

Needs and Uses: The proposed 

information collection seeks to gather 

feedback to allow the Commission to 

ensure that its procedures for its import 

injury investigations are fair and are 

equitably implemented. The user survey 

asks if the Commission’s rules and other 

written guidance make clear to 

participants what the Commission 

expects of them procedurally in an 

investigation; if there are area(s) where 

additional guidance would be of benefit 

to their participation in investigations; if 

the Commission personnel responded to 

procedural inquiries in a helpful way; if 

their access to information collected by/ 

submitted to the Commission was 

satisfactory; and if they have any other 

comments or recommended 

improvements. 

Issued: November 9, 2005. 

By order of the Commission. 

Marilyn R. Abbott, 

Secretary to the Commission. 

[FR Doc. 05–22653 Filed 11–14–05; 8:45 am] 

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