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Hearings On Concerns Of Re-Establishing Whooping Cranes Into Wetlands
Posted: Sep 7, 2010 4:58 PM by Melissa Canone
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will host two public hearings this month to determine if there are concerns on the proposal to re-establish a non-migratory flock of whooping cranes in the wetlands of southwestern Louisiana.
Public hearings will be held:
Sept. 15, 2010
Gueydan Civic Center, 901 Wilkinson St., Gueydan, LA 70542
Sept. 16, 2010
LDWF headquarters, 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Each public hearing will last from 7 - 9 p.m. Before each hearing, an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. will provide an additional opportunity for the public to gain information and ask questions about the proposed rule.
All comments received at a public hearing, both verbal and written, will be considered in making a final decision. If this proposal is approved, the reintroduction effort could begin during early 2011.
Additionally, the public can comment on the proposal on or before October 18. 2010 through any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R4-ES-2010-0057; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203.
E-mails or faxes will not be accepted. All comments will be posted on http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that any personal information provided will be posted.
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