[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 222 (Thursday, November 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 69320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29416]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


National Invasive Species Council

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Comment Period Extension--Second Draft of the 
National Invasive Species Management Plan, ``Meeting the Challenge.''

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SUMMARY: The National Invasive Species Council announced the 
availability of the draft National Management Plan on October 2, 2000, 
for a public review period of 45 days. Pursuant to Executive Order 
13112, this Plan was due in August of this year. In response to a 
number of requests, the Council is extending the comment period for an 
additional 15 calendar days. The new deadline for submitting comments 
will now be 6:00 p.m. (eastern) on Friday, December 1, 2000.
    Availability: Copies of the draft Plan can still be obtained via 
the Council's website: www.invasivespecies.gov; or by contacting the 
Council Staff at 202-208-6336 (phone); 202-208-1526 (Fax); or by e-mail 
at [email protected].
    Where to Send Comments: Comments can be submitted to the Council 
Staff via regular mail to the address below, via e-mail at 
[email protected], or by fax to 202-208-1526.

ADDRESSES: National Invasive Species Council, 1951 Constitution Avenue, 
NW., Suite 320, Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Passe, National Invasive 
Species Council Program Analyst; E-mail: [email protected]; 
Phone: (202) 208-6336; Fax: (202) 208-1526.

    Dated: November 13, 2000.
Lori Williams,
Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council.
[FR Doc. 00-29416 Filed 11-15-00; 8:45 am]
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