[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 67844-67845] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-32682] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee Meeting AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct an open meeting on January 23, 1997, to identify and discuss preliminary issues concerning the 1997-98 migratory bird hunting regulations. DATES: January 23, 1997. ADDRESSES: The Service Regulations Committee will meet at the Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Maryland. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, ms 634-ARLSQ, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240 (703) 358-1714. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Regulations Committee of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, including the Flyway Council Consultants, will meet on January 23, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. to identify preliminary issues concerning the 1979-98 migratory bird hunting regulations for discussion and review by the Flyway Councils at their March meetings. The Service believes that, by opening this meeting to the public, a dialogue between the Flyway Councils and the Service can begin earlier in the regulations-development process. In accordance with Departmental policy regarding meetings of the Service Regulations Committee attended by any person outside the Department, these meetings are open to public observation. Members of the public may submit written comments on the matters discussed to the Director. [[Page 67845]] Dated: December 6, 1996. John G. Rogers, Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 96-32682 Filed 12-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M