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not interfere with the primary 

purpose(s) of the refuge. 

There are 389 national wildlife 

refuges where we administer hunting 

and/or fishing programs. We only 

collect user information at about 20 

percent of these refuges. Information 

that we plan to collect will help us to: 

(1) Administer and monitor hunting 

and fishing programs on refuges. 

(2) Distribute hunting and fishing 

permits in a fair and equitable manner 

to eligible participants. 

We are proposing nine new 

application and report forms associated 

with hunting and fishing on refuges. We 

may not allow all opportunities on all 

refuges; therefore, we developed 

different forms to simplify the process 

and avoid confusion for applicants. Not 

all refuges will use each form and some 

refuges may collect the identical 

information in a nonform format. 

We will use the following application 

forms when we assign areas, dates, and/ 

or types of hunts via a drawing because 

of limited resources, high demand, or 

when a permit is needed to hunt. We 

will issue application forms for specific 

periods, usually seasonally or annually. 

(1) FWS Form 3-2354 (Quota Deer 

Hunt Application). 

(2) FWS Form 3-2355 (Waterfowl 

Lottery Application). 

(3) FWS Form 3-2356 (Big Game Hunt 

Application). 

(4) FWS Form 3-2357 (Migratory Bird 

Hunt Application). 

(5) FWS Form 3-2358 (Fishing/ 

Shrimping/Crabbing Application) 

We plan to collect information on: 

(1) Applicant (name, address, phone 

number) so that we can notify 

applicants of their selection. 

(2) User preferences (dates, areas, 

method) so that we can distribute users 

equitably. 

(3) Whether or not the applicant is 

applying for a special opportunity for 

disabled or youth hunters. 

(4) Age of youth hunter(s) so that we 

can establish eligibility. 

We will ask users to report on their 

success after their experience so that we 

can evaluate hunting/fishing quality and 

resource impacts. We will use the 

following activity reports, which we 

will distribute during appropriate 

seasons, as determined by State or 

Federal regulations. 

(1) FWS Form 3-2359 (Big Game 

Harvest Report). 

(2) FWS Form 3-2360 (Fishing 

Report). 

(3) FWS Form 3-2361 (Migratory Bird 

Hunt Report). 

(4) FWS Form 3-2362 (Upland/Small 

Game/Furbearer Report). 

We plan to collect information on: 

(1) Names of users so we can 

differentiate between responses. 

(2) City and State of residence so that 

we can better understand if users are 

local or traveling. 

(3) Dates, time, and number in party 

so we can identify use trends to allocate 

staff and resources. 

(4) Details of success by species so 

that we can evaluate quality of 

experience and resource impacts. 

Comments: On April 22, 2008, we 

published a notice in the Federal 

Register (72 FR 21640) announcing our 

intent to request that OMB approve this 

information collection. We solicited 

public comment for 60 days, ending on 

June 23, 2008. We did not receive any 

comments in response to this notice. 

We again 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. 

Comments that you submit 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. 

Dated: June 30, 2008 

Hope Grey, 

Information Collection Clearance Officer, 

Fish and Wildlife Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

[FWS–R3–R–2008–N0186; 30136–1265–

0000–S3] 

Notice of Decision and Availability of 

the Record of Decision for the Final 

Comprehensive Conservation Plan and 

Environmental Impact Statement for 

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, 

Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties, WI 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of decision and 

availability of the record of decision. 

SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service announces the decision and 

availability of the Record of Decision 

(ROD) for the Final Comprehensive 

Conservation Plan (CCP) and 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 

for Trempealeau National Wildlife 

Refuge (NWR) in Wisconsin. A thorough 

analysis of the environmental, social, 

and economic considerations was 

completed and presented in the Final 

CCP/EIS. The Final CCP/EIS was 

released to the public and a Notice of 

Availability was published in the 

Federal Register on April 15, 2008, (73 

FR 20329). The ROD documents the 

selection of Alternative C, the Preferred 

Alternative in the Final CCP/EIS, as the 

CCP for Trempealeau National Wildlife 

Refuge. The ROD was signed by the 

Regional Director, U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service, Midwest Region, on 

June 17, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: The ROD and Final CCP/EIS 

may be viewed at Trempealeau National 

Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. You may 

obtain a copy of the ROD at the 

planning website http://www.fws.gov/ 

midwest/planning/Trempealeau or by 

writing to the following address: U.S. 

Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of 

Conservation Planning, Bishop Henry 

Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal 

Drive, Fort Snelling, Minnesota 55111. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Vickie Hirschboeck, (608) 539–2311 

extension 12. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge 

CCP will provide management guidance 

for conservation of Refuge resources and 

public use activities during the next 15 

years. Three alternatives and their 

consequences were described in detail 

in the Draft and Final Environmental 

Impact Statement. Under all alternatives 

threatened and endangered species will 

be protected; cultural resources will be 

protected; the Refuge’s Fire 

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fire and wildfire suppression; mosquito 

control will only be allowed in cases of 

a documented human health emergency; 

appropriate control of fish and wildlife 

disease will be undertaken if warranted, 

feasible, and effective; an emergency 

response plan and training will be 

developed to address possible 

contaminant spills; regulations 

regarding harvesting of fruit, nuts, and 

other plant parts will be clarified; 

neighboring landowners will be 

contacted frequently to discuss issues of 

concern; an easement and rights-of-way 

management plan will be developed; 

and general public use regulations will 

be annually reviewed and updated. 

Alternative A. No Action. Present 

management practices would continue 

under this Alternative. The No Action 

alternative is a status quo alternative 

where current conditions and trends 

continue. The alternative served as the 

baseline to compare and contrast with 

the other alternatives. 

Alternative B. Wildlife and Habitat 

Focus. Under this alternative there 

would be minimal disturbance to 

wildlife from public use and increased 

level of effort on fish and wildlife 

habitat management. Habitat 

management would be a high priority. 

Invasive species control in the forested 

habitats would allow restoration of 

prairie and oak savanna. Prescribed fire 

and mowing would be used to manage 

11 prairie units totaling 585 acres. Pine 

plantations would be eliminated. 

Additional dikes and water control 

structures would be placed within 

existing impoundments. The deer hunt 

and furbearer management would 

continue as in the past. Public use 

opportunities would be reduced. 

Environmental education programs 

would be limited to those that explain 

Refuge regulations. No waterfowl 

hunting would be allowed. To reduce 

disturbance to migrating birds, all pools 

would be closed to water craft during 

fall migration (from September 15 

through November 15). The Refuge 

would maintain its present entrance 

road, which is open to all traffic except 

for an average of 6 weeks each year 

when the road is flooded. The Refuge 

office would remain as is, but the 70- 

year-old shop would be replaced. The 

staff would include the addition of a 

permanent full-time biologist and a 

private lands biologist and a seasonal 

biological technician and tractor 

operator. 

Alternative C. Integrated Public Use 

and Wildlife and Habitat Focus 

(Preferred Alternative). The Service has 

selected Alternative C, the Preferred 

Alternative, as the CCP for the Refuge. 

Implementation of the CCP will occur 

over the next 15 years and will depend 

on future staffing levels and funding. 

Under this alternative the focus will 

be on returning upland areas to preEuropean settlement habitats, increasing 

flexibility in wetland management 

within impoundments, and increasing 

public use opportunities. Prairie and 

oak savanna restoration will be a high 

priority. Increased efforts to control 

invasive species will be made using 

biological, mechanical, and chemical 

methods. Prescribed fire and mowing 

will be used to manage 11 prairie units 

totaling 435 acres. Half of the trees in 

the pine plantations will be removed 

through selective thinning. Additional 

dikes and water control structures will 

be placed within existing 

impoundments. The deer hunt and 

furbearer management will continue as 

in the past. Public use opportunities 

will be expanded. Environmental 

education programs will be promoted at 

local schools and to community groups 

and the general public. Waterfowl 

hunting opportunities will be expanded 

by opening the area west of the 

Canadian National Railroad dike to a 

limited hunt. Ski trails will be 

maintained when conditions permit. 

Options to alleviate flooding of the 

entrance road to provide year-round 

access to the Refuge will be explored. 

Use of volunteers will be expanded in 

all programs. A Trempealeau NWR 

Friends Group will be started. A multipurpose Room will be added to the 

office/visitor contact station to 

accommodate larger groups and provide 

a place for orientation. The staff will 

include the addition of three seasonal 

positions, including a biological 

technician, a tractor operator, and a park 

ranger. Law enforcement duties will be 

covered by a new position shared with 

the Winona District. A private lands 

biologist will also be shared with the 

Winona District. 

Basis for the Decision 

Alternative C is the most 

environmentally preferable alternative. 

Chapter 1 of the Final EIS identified 

three broad needs: (1) Contribute to the 

Refuge System mission; (2) fulfill the 

purposes of the Refuge; and (3) achieve 

Refuge goals. Alternative C meets these 

needs through the most balanced and 

integrated approach compared to the 

other alternatives. The rationale for 

choosing the selected alternative as the 

best alternative for the Comprehensive 

Conservation Plan is based on the 

impact of this alternative on the issues 

and concerns that surfaced during the 

planning process. The environmental 

impacts of the alternatives were 

analyzed as to how they will impact: (1) 

Landscape; (2) wildlife and habitat; (3) 

public use; (4) neighboring landowners 

and community; and (5) administration 

and operations. Alternative C has longterm benefits to the natural and human 

environment. Alternative C will 

increase water quality and more 

effectively control invasive plants. This 

alternative will ensure abundant 

opportunity for all current recreational 

uses (e.g., hunting, fishing, observation 

and photography, interpretation and 

environmental education). It will have a 

positive economic impact and will 

increase the capacity of the Refuge to 

meet its purposes and mission of the 

Refuge System. Alternative C is also 

expected to lead to improved 

communication and problem solving 

with neighboring land owners. 

Dated: July 22, 2008. 

Charles M. Wooley, 

Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Indian Affairs 

Jicarilla Apache Nation Liquor 

Ordinance 

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice publishes the 

Jicarilla Apache Nation Amended 

Liquor Ordinance. The amended 

Ordinance regulates and controls the 

possession, sale, and consumption of 

liquor within the Jicarilla Apache 

Nation. The Nation is located on trust 

land and this amended Ordinance 

allows for the possession and sale of 

alcoholic beverages within the exterior 

boundaries of the Jicarilla Indian 

Reservation. This amended Ordinance 

will increase the ability of the tribal 

government to control the distribution 

and possession of liquor within their 

Reservation and at the same time will 

provide an important source of revenue 

and strengthening of the tribal 

government and the delivery of tribal 

services. 

DATES: Effective Date: This Act is 

effective as of September 8, 2008. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Iris 

A. Drew, Tribal Government Services 

Officer, Southwest Regional Office, 1001 

Indian School Road, Albuquerque, New 

Mexico 87104; Telephone (505) 563–

3530; Fax (505) 563–3060; or Elizabeth 

Colliflower, Office of Tribal Services, 

1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 4513–


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