Department: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Advanced Search
[FR Doc 01-32051] 1. Trust Management Reform: Probate of Indian Trust Estates
The Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), is revising its regulations regarding hearings and appeals involving the probate of property and funds held in trust or restricted status for individual Indians and Alaska Natives. The revisions make OHA's probate regulations consistent with those published on January 22, 2001,
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 01-32094] 2. Record of Decision (ROD) for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the
The MMS has completed a ROD for the EIS on the proposed use of FPSO systems in the deepwater areas (generally beyond 650 feet or 200 meters water depth) of the Western and Central Planning Areas of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf.
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Minerals Management Service
[FR Doc 01-32095] 3. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska Region, Cook Inlet, Oil and Gas Lease
The Secretary's preliminary decision to consider two sales in the Cook Inlet area in the Proposed OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 20022007 provides for the first sale to be held in 2004, with a second sale in 2006. The MMS has modified its prelease planning and decision process for proposed Cook Inlet sales included in the proposed program.
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Minerals Management Service
[FR Doc 01-32092] 4. Information Collection Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has submitted the information collection requirement described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The Service is soliciting comment and suggestions on the requirement as described below.
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-32122] 5. Information Collection for Monitoring Species After Delisting Under the
The collection of information described below has been submitted to OMB for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Copies of specific information collection requirements, related forms and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the Information Collection Clearance Officer of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-32057] 6. Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Endangered Species
The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-32096] 7. Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Western Regional Panel
This notice announces a meeting of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force Western Regional Panel and an Invasive Species Screening Process workshop. The meeting topics and workshop agenda are identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-32067] 8. Technology Transfer Act 1986; Notice
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating [[Page 67542]]
entering into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
with Devon Energy Corporation to develop information on coal bed methane resources in North Central Louisiana.
Inquiries: If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS, please
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Geological Survey
[FR Doc 01-32065] 9. Technology Transfer Act of 1986; Notice
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating entering into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with OptiQuest Technologies, LLC to develop a water quality model and automated systems for quality control and visualization.
Inquiries: If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS,
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Geological Survey
[FR Doc 01-32066] 10. Technology Transfer Act of 1986; Notice
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating entering into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Sequoia Scientific, Inc. for development of a laser sensor system for collecting fluvial sediment data in rivers.
Inquiries: If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS, please
Published: 2001-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Geological Survey
[FR Doc 01-31586] 11. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the draft economic analysis for the proposal to designate critical habitat for the northern Great Plains breeding population of the piping plover (Charadrius melodus), under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. We also are providing notice of the reopening of the
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-31892] 12. Concession Contracts and Permits: Extension of Expiring Contracts for Up to
Pursuant to terms of existing concession contracts, public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service intends to request a continuation of visitor services for a period nottoexceed one year from the date of contract expiration.
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 01-31911] 13. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Status of the Rio Grande
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce our intent to initiate a candidate status review for the Rio Grande cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki virginalis) to determine if candidate status is warranted. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (Act), requires that we identify species of wildlife
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-31612] 14. West Virginia Regulatory Program
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving a proposed amendment to the West Virginia surface coal mining regulatory program (the West Virginia program) authorized under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The program amendment consists of changes to the Code of West
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Treasury Department
[FR Doc 01-31858] 15. Industrial Gas Pipeline Right-of-Way Permit Application Crossing Fish and
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) advises the public that Air Products, L.P., of Houston, Texas, has submitted an application to install a 10inch nominal pipeline for transportation of industrial gas from Bayport, Texas, to Freeport, Texas, containing approximately 52.7 miles in length and crossing portions of Harris, Galveston, and
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-31613] 16. West Virginia Regulatory Program
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) are announcing the opening of a public comment period and an opportunity for public hearing or meeting on the effectiveness of a recently approved amendment to the West Virginia surface mining regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Treasury Department
[FR Doc 01-31199] 17. Draft Multiple Habitat Conservation Program Plan and Draft Environmental
In anticipation of receiving an application for an incidental take permit for the Multiple Habitat Conservation
[[Page 67293]]
Program (MHCP) pursuant to section 10 (a)(1)(B) of the Federal
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) is requesting public comment on all four volumes of
the draft MHCP Plan
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc 01-31933] 18. OMB Approval Number 1004-0103; Information Collection Submitted to the Office
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted the proposed collection of information listed below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On August 1, 2001, the BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (66 FR 39787) requesting comments on
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 01-31934] 19. Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted the proposed collection of information listed below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On July 31, 2001, the BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (66 FR 39526) requesting comments on
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 01-31890] 20. Concession Contracts and Permits: Extension of Expiring Contracts for Up To
Pursuant to the terms of existing concession permits, with the exception of construction on National Park Service lands, public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service intends to provide visitor services under the authority of a temporary concession contract with a term of up to one year from the date of permit expirations.
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 01-31891] 21. Concession Contracts and Permits: Extension of Expiring Contracts for Up to
Pursuant to 36 CFR 51.23; public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service proposes to extend the following expiring concession contracts for a period of up to one year, or until such time as a new contract is executed, whichever occurs sooner.
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 01-31753] 22. Emergency Closure Order
Notice is hereby given that effective immediately, certain roads and trails in the Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area are closed to all vehicle use. The affected routes are (1) A 4WD vehicle trail located in Sections 1 and 2, T. 25 N., R. 17 E., M.D.M, traversing easterlywesterly; (2) a 4WD vehicle trail located in Sections 2 and 11, T. 25 N., R.
Published: 2001-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 01-31747] 23. Correction to Notice of Availability and Protest Period of the Proposed
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice in the Federal Register on November 30, 2001, regarding the availability of the Proposed Planning Analysis and Environmental Assessment (PA/EA) for public domain lands in Arkansas and Louisiana. The notice contains information that is incorrect. The PA/EA became available and the 30 day protest
Published: 2001-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 01-31201] 24. Leasing Regulations
This rule amends current National Park Service (NPS) regulations (36 CFR part 18) concerning the leasing of historic properties within areas of the national park system to encompass additional types of properties as authorized by law and to change in certain respects the procedural requirements for leasing of properties. This rule was published
Published: 2001-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 01-31770] 25. Notice of Availability for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Coos Bay District, directed the preparation of a Draft EIS by Biological Information Specialists, Inc., a third party contractor on the impacts of a proposed natural gas pipeline from near Roseburg in Douglas County, Oregon, to Coos
Published: 2001-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
Years: 2000200120022003200420052006200720082009