[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 24823] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-11824] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Public Involvement Opportunities for the Modification of the Habitat Conservation Plan on Lands Administered by Plum Creek Timber Company in the State of Washington AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior; National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (hereinafter ``the Services'') will conduct meetings with the U.S. Forest Service regarding the potential land exchange in the Interstate-90 corridor of Washington. The U.S. Forest Service will address the potential land exchange, and the Services will provide information and receive comments or questions regarding a potential modification to the Plum Creek Timber Company's Habitat Conservation Plan. On June 27, 1996, Plum Creek Timber Company, L.P., was issued Permit PRT-808398 which authorizes the take of federally listed species, under the provisions of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act. If the proposed land exchange takes place, Plum Creek Timber Company would likely request to amend their Habitat Conservation Plan to reflect the change in land base. DATES: Public meetings will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on May 13, 14, 20, and 21, 1998. ADDRESSES: Public meetings will be held at the following locations: May 13, Hal Holmes Community Center, 201 North Ruby, Ellensburg, Washington; May 14, Cavanaugh's at Yakima Center, 607 East Yakima Avenue, Yakima, Washington; May 20, Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadow Brook Way, S.E., Snoqualmie, Washington; May 21, Cowlitz Valley Ranger Station, 10024 U.S. Highway 12, Randle, Washington. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Vogel, Wildlife Biologist, Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Office, 510 Desmond Drive, Suite 101, Lacey, Washington 98503, (360) 753-4367; or Matt Longenbaugh, Fishery Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service, at the same address. Interested parties may contact the Services at the address listed above to receive additional information, including a map for the public meeting location. Dated: April 29, 1998. Thomas J. Dwyer, Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. 98-11824 Filed 5-4-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P