[Federal Register: January 16, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 10)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[1018-AG19]

 
Draft Wilderness Stewardship Policy Pursuant to the Wilderness 
Act of 1964

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: We propose to modify our policy for implementing the 
Wilderness Act of 1964 and the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Administration Act of 1966 as amended, as Part 610 Chapters 1-7 of the 
Fish and Wildlife Service Manual. Congress calls for the establishment 
of a National Wilderness Preservation System to secure an ``enduring 
resource of wilderness'' for the American public. This policy updates 
guidance on administrative and public activities on wilderness within 
the National Wildlife Refuge System.

DATES: Comments must be received by March 19, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Send comments concerning this draft wilderness stewardship 
policy via mail, fax or email to: National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 670, 
Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax (703)358-2248; e-mail 
Wilderness_Policy_Comments@fws.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for 
further information on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Souheaver, National Wildlife 
Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Telephone (703)358-1744.