The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is experiencing unexpected delays in the planning process for the Proposed New River National Wildlife Refuge. We expect to issue Planning Update #2 in early 2006 and we will provide a revised planning schedule at that time. This notice is being posted to keep you informed of our process. If you are not already on the mailing list to receive all information on this subject as it becomes available, and you would like to be placed on this list, contact Dawn Grafe at dawn_grafe@fws.gov. We appreciate your patience and interest.