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California for the purpose of enhancing 

their survival. 

Permit No. TE–190303 

Applicant: Daniel Shaw, Sacramento, 

California 

The applicant requests a permit to 

take (survey, capture, handle, and 

release) the California tiger salamander 

(Ambystoma californiense) in 

conjunction with surveys within 

California State Park lands in Santa 

Barbara and Sonoma Counties, 

California for the purpose of enhancing 

its survival. 

Permit No. TE–095858 

Applicant: Arianne B. Preite, Anaheim, 

California 

The applicant requests an amendment 

to take (harass by survey, and locate/ 

monitor nests) the southwestern willow 

flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) 

in conjunction with surveys and 

monitoring activities in Orange, Los 

Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San 

Bernardino Counties in California for 

the purpose of enhancing its survival. 

Permit No. TE–191704 

Applicant: Dana E. Terry, Walnut Creek, 

California 

The applicant requests a permit to 

take (survey, capture, handle, and 

release) the California tiger salamander 

(Ambystoma californiense), and take 

(capture, collect, and kill) the 

Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 

conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp 

(Branchinecta longiantenna), the 

Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus 

wootoni), the San Diego fairy shrimp 

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the 

vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 

packardi) in conjunction with surveys 

throughout the range of each species in 

California for the purpose of enhancing 

their survival. 

Permit No. TE–170389 

Applicant: Travis B. Cooper, San Juan 

Capistrano, California 

The applicant requests an amendment 

to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino 

checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas 

editha quino) in conjunction with 

surveys throughout the range of the 

species in California for the purpose of 

enhancing its survival. 

Permit No. TE–192714 

Applicant: Southern California Coastal 

Water Research Group, Costa Mesa, 

California 

The applicant requests a permit to 

take (capture and release) the tidewater 

goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) and take 

(harass) the light-footed clapper rail 

(Rallus longirostris levipes), and 

California least tern (Sterna antillarum 

browni) in conjunction with coastal 

wetland research in Santa Barbara, 

Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San 

Diego Counties, California for the 

purpose of enhancing their survival. 

Permit No. TE–192708 

Applicant: Sarah M. Farmer, San Diego, 

California 

The applicant requests a permit to 

take (survey by pursuit) the Quino 

checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas 

editha quino) in conjunction with 

surveys throughout the range of the 

species in California for the purpose of 

enhancing its survival. 

Permit No. TE–192702 

Applicant: Jamie M. Kneitel, 

Sacramento, California 

The applicant requests a permit to 

take (capture, collect, and kill) the 

Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 

conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp 

(Branchinecta longiantenna), and the 

vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 

packardi) in conjunction with surveys 

throughout the range of each species in 

California for the purpose of enhancing 

their survival. 

We solicit public review and 

comment on each of these recovery 

permit applications. Comments and 

materials we receive will be available 

for public inspection, by appointment, 

during normal business hours at the 

address listed in the ADDRESSES section 

of this notice. 

Dated: September 9, 2008. 

Mary Grim, 

Acting Regional Director, Region 8, 

Sacramento, California. 

[FR Doc. E8–21411 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

[FWS–R5–FHC–2008–N0234; 53330–1335– 

0000–J3] 

Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control 

Alternatives Workgroup 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of meeting. 

SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 

meeting of the Lake Champlain Sea 

Lamprey Control Alternatives 

Workgroup (Workgroup). The 

Workgroup’s purpose is to provide, in 

an advisory capacity, recommendations 

and advice on research and 

implementation of sea lamprey control 

techniques alternative to lampricide that 

are technically feasible, cost effective, 

and environmentally safe. The primary 

objective of the meeting will be to 

discuss potential research initiatives 

that may enhance alternative sea 

lamprey control techniques. The 

meeting is open to the public. 

DATES: The Workgroup will meet on 

Friday, October 10, 2008, from 1 to 4 

p.m. 

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 

the City of Burlington Main Wastewater 

Plant, Large Conference Room, 53 

Lavalley Lane, Burlington, VT 05401; 

telephone 802–863–4501. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Dave Tilton, Designated Federal Officer, 

Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control 

Alternatives Workgroup, Lake 

Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources 

Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 

11 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT 

05452 (U.S. mail); 802–872–0629 

(telephone); or Dave_Tilton@fws.gov 

(electronic mail). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We 

publish this notice under section 

10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). The 

Workgroup’s specific responsibilities 

are to provide advice regarding the 

implementation of sea lamprey control 

methods alternative to lampricides, to 

recommend priorities for research to be 

conducted by cooperating organizations 

and demonstration projects to be 

developed and funded by State and 

Federal agencies, and to assist Federal 

and State agencies with the 

coordination of alternative sea lamprey 

control research to advance the state of 

the science in Lake Champlain and the 

Great Lakes. 

Dated: August 26, 2008. 

Wendi Weber, 

Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts 

01305. 

[FR Doc. E8–21440 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

U.S. Geological Survey 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Comment Request 

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of new information 

collection. 

SUMMARY: To comply with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), we are notifying the public that 

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we will submit to OMB a new 

information collection request (ICR) for 

review and approval. This notice 

provides the public an opportunity to 

comment on the paperwork 

requirements for the National Geological 

and Geophysical Data Preservation 

Program (NGGDPP) under Section 351 

of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. To 

submit a proposal to the NGGDPP, a 

project narrative must be completed and 

submitted via Grants.gov. Furthermore, 

a final technical report for all projects is 

required at the end of the project period. 

Narrative and report guidance is 

available through http:// 

datapreservation.usgs.gov/ and at 

http://www.Grants.gov. 

DATES: Submit written comments by 

November 14, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Please submit comments on 

this information collection directly to 

the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) Office of Information and 

Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk 

Officer for the Department of Interior via 

e-mail [OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov]; 

or fax (202) 395–6566; and identify your 

submission as 1028–NEW. Please also 

submit a copy of your comments to 

Phadrea Ponds, U.S.G.S. Information 

Collections Clearance Officer, 2150–C 

Center Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525 

(mail); (970) 226–9230 (fax); or 

pponds@usgs.gov (e-mail). Please 

reference ‘‘Information Collection 1028– 

NEW, NGGDPP’’ in the subject line. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Tamara L. Dickinson at (703) 648–6603 

or Frances W. Pierce at (703) 648–6636. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: National Geological and 

Geophysical Data Preservation Program 

(NGGDPP). 

OMB Control Number: 1028–NEW. 

Abstract: Section 351 of the Energy 

Policy Act of 2005 directs the Secretary 

of the Interior, through the Director of 

the U.S. Geological Survey, as follows, 

‘‘The Secretary shall carry out a 

National Geological and Geophysical 

Data Preservation Program in 

accordance with this section— 

(1) To archive geologic, geophysical, 

and engineering data, maps, well logs, 

and samples; 

(2) To provide a national catalog of 

such archival material; and 

(3) To provide technical and financial 

assistance related to the archival 

material.’’ 

The Plan outlines program goals and 

recommends implementation strategies. 

An action item in the plan is to ‘‘begin 

interactions with State geological 

surveys and other DOI agencies that 

maintain geological and geophysical 

data and samples to address their 

preservation and data rescue needs.’’ In 

response, the USGS is requesting each 

state that elects to participate in the 

program to: 

(1) Inventory their current collections 

and data preservation needs to provide 

a snapshot of the diversity of scientific 

collections held, supported, or used by 

state geological surveys. This inventory 

of current collections will form the 

foundation of the National Catalog; 

(2) Build the National Catalog by 

providing site-specific metadata for 

items in inventoried collections. Focus 

on site-specific sample data allows 

broad national coverage with content 

useful to a wide variety of users. The 

types of sites cataloged will be 

determined by the holdings of 

participating States; and 

(3) In FY 2010 and beyond, depending 

on appropriations, states would be 

invited to propose projects that address 

other priorities identified in the 

Implementation Plan for the National 

Geological and Geophysical Data 

Preservation Program, including: (a) 

Digital infrastructure; (b) Outreach; and 

(c) Special data rescue needs. 

Furthermore, annual data 

preservation priorities are provided in 

the Program Announcement as guidance 

for applicants to consider when 

submitting proposals. Annual priorities 

are determined by the USGS NGGDPP 

Catalog and Financial and Technical 

Assistance Committees comprising 

representatives from state geological 

surveys, industry, academia, and DOI. 

Since its inception in 2007, NGGDPP 

has awarded, and 35 states have 

matched, over $610,000 in grant funds. 

This notice concerns the collection of 

information that is sufficient and 

relevant to evaluate and select proposals 

for funding. We will protect information 

from respondents considered 

proprietary under the Freedom of 

Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and 

implementing regulations (43 CFR Part 

2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 

250.197, ‘‘Data and information to be 

made available to the public or for 

limited inspection.’’ Responses are 

voluntary. No questions of a ‘‘sensitive’’ 

nature are asked. We intend to release 

the project abstracts and primary 

investigators for awarded/funded 

projects only. 

Frequency: Annually. 

Estimated Annual Number and 

Description of Respondents: 

Approximately 49 State Geological 

Surveys will have the opportunity to 

apply for matching Federal funds. 

Respondent Obligation: Voluntary 

(necessary to receive benefits). 

Estimated Total Number of Annual 

Responses: 34. 

Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 

1,224 hours. 

Estimated Annual Reporting and 

Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: We 

estimate the public reporting burden 

averages 36 hours per response. This 

includes time (1) to write and review 

the proposal and submit it through 

Grants.gov, and (2) prepare and submit 

the final technical report. 

Estimated Annual Reporting and 

Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’: We 

have not identified any ‘‘non-hour cost’’ 

burdens associated with this collection 

of information. 

Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA 

(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an 

agency may not conduct or sponsor and 

you are not required to respond to, a 

collection of information unless it 

displays a currently valid OMB control 

number. Until OMB approves a 

collection of information, you are not 

obligated to respond. 

Comments: Before submitting an ICR 

to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 

U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) requires each 

agency ‘‘ * * * to provide notice * * * 

and otherwise consult with members of 

the public and affected agencies 

concerning each proposed collection of 

information * * * ’’ Agencies must 

specifically solicit comments. We 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. 

Please note that the comments 

submitted 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. 

USGS Information Collection 

Clearance Officer: Phadrea D. Ponds, 

970–226–9445. 

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Dated: September 8, 2008. 

Victor Labson, 

Acting Associate Director for Geology. 

[FR Doc. E8–21427 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

U.S. Geological Survey 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Comment Request 

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of an extension of an 

information collection (1028–0048). 

SUMMARY: To comply with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), we are notifying the public that 

we will submit to OMB an information 

collection request (ICR) to renew 

approval of the paperwork requirements 

for ‘‘USGS Earthquake Report, (1 USGS 

form).’’ This notice provides the public 

an opportunity to comment on the 

paperwork burden of this form. 

DATES: You must submit comments on 

or before November 14, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on 

this information collection directly to 

the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB), Office of Information and 

Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk 

Officer for the Department of the 

Interior via OMB e-mail: 

(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov); or by 

fax (202) 395–6566; and identify your 

submission with #1028–0048. 

Please submit a copy of your 

comments to Phadrea Ponds, 

Information Collections, U.S. Geological 

Survey, 2150-C Center Avenue, Fort 

Collins, CO 80525 (mail); (970) 226– 

9230 (fax); or pponds@usgs.gov (e-mail). 

Use Information Collection Number 

1028–0062 in the subject line. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To 

request additional information about 

this ICR, contact John Dewey at (303) 

274–8419. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: USGS Earthquake Report. 

OMB Control Number: 1028–0048. 

Type of Request: Revision of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: The U.S. Geological Survey 

is required to collect, evaluate, publish 

and distribute published information 

concerning earthquakes. Respondents 

will have an opportunity to voluntarily 

supply information concerning the 

effects of shaking from an earthquake— 

on themselves, buildings, other manmade structures, and ground effects 

such as faulting or landslides. 

We will protect information from 

respondents considered proprietary 

under the Freedom of Information Act 

(5 U.S.C. 552) and implementing 

regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under 

regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, ‘‘Data 

and information to be made available to 

the public or for limited inspection.’’ 

Responses are voluntary. No questions 

of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are asked. We 

will release data collected on these 

forms only in formats that do not 

include proprietary information 

volunteered by respondents. 

Affected Public: General Public. 

Respondent Obligation: Voluntary. 

Frequency of Collection: On occasion, 

after each earthquake. 

Estimated Number and Description of 

Respondents: Approximately 100,000 

individuals affected by an earthquake. 

Estimated Number of Responses: 

80,000. 

Annual Burden Hours: 10,000 hours. 

Estimated Annual Reporting and 

Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The 

currently approved ‘‘hour’’ burden for 

this collection is 10,000 hours. We 

estimate the public reporting burden 

will average 6 minutes per response. 

This includes the time for reviewing 

instructions, and answering a Webbased questionnaire. 

Estimated Reporting and 

Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ 

Burden: We have not identified any 

‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated 

with this collection of information. 

Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA 

(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an 

agency may not conduct or sponsor and 

you are not required to respond to, a 

collection of information unless it 

displays a currently valid OMB control 

number. Until OMB approves a 

collection of information, you are not 

obligated to respond. 

Comments: Before submitting an ICR 

to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 

U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) requires each 

agency ‘‘ * * * to provide notice * * * 

and otherwise consult with members of 

the public and affected agencies 

concerning each proposed collection of 

information * * * ’’ Agencies must 

specifically solicit comments. We 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. 

Please note that the comments 

submitted 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. To comply with the public 

process, we publish this Federal 

Register notice announcing that we will 

submit this ICR to OMB for approval. 

The notice provided the required 60-day 

public comment period. 

USGS Information Collection 

Clearance Officer: Phadrea Ponds, 970– 

226–9445. 

Dated: September 9, 2008. 

Vic Labson, 

Acting Associate Director for Geology. 

[FR Doc. E8–21428 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Land Management 

[F–14930–B, F–14930–C, F–14930–D, F– 

14930–E, F–14930–M; AK–964–1410–KC–P] 

Alaska Native Claims Selection 

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of decision approving 

lands for conveyance. 

SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 

2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an 

appealable decision approving lands for 

conveyance pursuant to the Alaska 

Native Claims Settlement Act will be 

issued to NANA Regional Corporation, 

Inc., Successor in Interest to Akuliuk 

Corporation. The lands are in the 

vicinity of Selawik, Alaska, and are 

located in: 

Kateel River Meridian, Alaska 

T. 13 N., R. 4 W., 

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive. 

Containing approximately 18,501 acres. 

T. 14 N., R. 4 W., 

Secs. 21 to 36, inclusive. 

Containing approximately 8,452 acres. 

T. 12 N., R. 5 W., 

Sec. 33. 

Containing approximately 60 acres. 

T. 14 N., R. 5 W., 

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive; 

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