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We invite public comments on the proposed management strategy and DEIS from the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments.","action":"Notice of availability; notice of virtual public meetings; request for comments.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2023/11/17/2023-25032.html","cfr_references":[],"citation":"88 FR 80329","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2024-01-16","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"Submitting Comments: Hardcopy comments must be received or postmarked on or before January 16, 2024. (See ADDRESSES.) 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