Notice of Public Scoping Meetings for Issuance of an Incidental Take Permit to the Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Mendocino County, CA

Samenvatting

The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively ``the Services''), and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection intend to prepare a joint National Environmental Policy Act document/Environmental Impact Report for: (1) Approval of a Habitat Conservation Plan (Plan), and issuance of an incidental take permit to Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), and (2) approval of Georgia-Pacific's Sustained Yield Plan by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including consideration of conservation measures or plans addressing State-listed species. The Plan will cover forest management activities on Georgia- Pacific's properties in Mendocino County, California. Georgia-Pacific intends to request an incidental take permit for the northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus), American peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum), coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), and possibly other Federally-listed species. It is anticipated that Georgia-Pacific may also seek coverage for approximately 40-50 cur