[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 11675]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-5157]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Opportunity for Review and Comment on Draft Recovery Plan for the 
Spectacled Eider is Extended

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of document availability and public comment period.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the 
extension of a public review and comment period on a draft recovery 
plan for spectacled eiders (Somateria fischeri). The species occurs in 
arctic and sub-arctic regions of western and northern Alaska and along 
the arctic coast of Russia. The Service is proposing emphasis on 
recovery actions in these geographic areas. The original Notice of 
Availability for review and comment was published on October 25, 1994. 
The 120-day comment period was scheduled to close on February 23, 1995. 
Via this notice, the comment period is extended until March 17, 1995. 
All comments received during the entire period, October 25, 1994, 
through March 17, 1995, will be considered prior to finalization of the 
recovery plan.

ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the draft recovery plan may obtain 
a copy by contacting Teresa Woods at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, 99503-6199 and 907/786-3505. 
Written comments and materials regarding the plan should be addressed 
to Teresa Woods at the above address. Comments and materials received 
are available on request for public inspection, by appointment, during 
normal business hours at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa Woods at the above address and 
telephone number.

Authority

    The authority for this action is Section 4(f) of the Endangered 
Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).

    Dated: February 23, 1995.
David B. Allen,
Regional Director, Region 7, Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 95-5157 Filed 3-1-95; 8:45 am]
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