Zasoby i środowisko · 19/07/2004

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Associated Environmental Assessment for Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in Cameron and Willacy Counties, TX

This notice advises the public that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to gather information necessary to prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations, for Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) headquartered near Rio Hondo, Texas. The Refuge is located in Cameron and Willacy Counties and includes the Bahia Grande and South Padre Island Units. The Service is issuing this Notice in compliance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.): (1) To advise other agencies, organizations and the public of our intentions, and (2) To obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process.