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[FR Doc E7-24811] 26. Notice of Availability of Draft Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resource Management
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared the Draft Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resource Management Plan Amendments To Address Land Use Allocations in Colorado,
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24853] 27. Environmental Impact Statement on Recreational Use of Off-Road Vehicles Along
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an EIS on the recreational use of offroad vehicles (ORV) along nine trails in the Nabesna area of WrangellSt. Elias National Park and Preserve. The purpose of the EIS is to evaluate a range of alternatives for managing recreational offroad vehicle use on the following trails: Caribou Creek, Lost Creek,
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 07-6173] 28. Electronic Payment of Fees for Outer Continental Shelf Activities
The MMS proposes that all lessees, operators, permittees, and rightsofway holders pay all fees for processing plans, applications, and permits electronically. The MMS believes this proposed rule would aid industry in payment processing, and reduce payment processing errors. This proposed rule would improve MMS processing efficiency and facilitate
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Minerals Management Service
[FR Doc E7-24834] 29. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission;
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Headquarters, 1850 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 07-6161] 30. Royalty Relief for Deepwater Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas
This proposed rule would amend 30 CFR parts 260 and 203 to conform the regulations to the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Santa Fe Snyder Corp., et al. v. Norton (the Decision). That decision found that certain provisions of the MMS regulations interpreting section 304 of the Deep Water Royalty Relief Act
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Minerals Management Service
[FR Doc E7-24845] 31. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Advisory Committee; Notice of Public
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Advisory Committee (the Committee) will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at the Chase County Community Building, Swope Park, 1715 RD 210, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
The primary purpose of the meeting will be to receive Committee input on the
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc E7-24575] 32. Northwest Area Water Supply Project, ND
The Bureau of Reclamation published a notice in the Federal Register on March 6, 2006 (71 FR 11226) announcing the commencement of work under the National Environmental Policy Act on an environmental impact statement for the Northwest Area Water Supply Project (NAWS Project). We are now notifying the public that Reclamation has prepared a Draft
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24822] 33. Grassland Bypass Project Extension, Merced and Fresno Counties, CA
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the San Luis & DeltaMendota Water Authority (Authority) are preparing a joint EIS/ EIR, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, to evaluate effects of extending the Grassland Bypass Project (Project) until December 31, 2019. The Project's use of the
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24590] 34. Red River Valley Water Supply Project, ND
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is notifying the public that Reclamation and the State of North Dakota have prepared a Final EIS for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP). The purpose of the RRVWSP is to supply water to meet the water needs of the people and industries
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24825] 35.[AA-12436, AA-11074, AA-16678, AA-11142, AA-11143, AA-11038, AA-10750,
As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Chugach Alaska Corporation for lands located in the Prince William Sound, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24772] 36. Receipt of Applications for Permit
The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Fish and Wildlife Service
[FR Doc E7-24428] 37. Notice of Intent (NOI) To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and
Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Casper Field Office announces its intent to prepare an EIS on the potential impacts of the application to lease a tract of Federal coal. The EIS will be called the Hay Creek II Coal EIS. Under the provisions of 43
Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 07-6152] 38. Establishment of Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road
The Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road Vehicle Management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is established under the authority of 16 U.S.C. 1a2(c), and in accordance with the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, 5 U.S.C. 561570. The establishment of this Committee is in the public interest and supports the NPS in performing
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 07-6103] 39. Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report; Creek and
Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 43214347), and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508), the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIS/EIR)
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 07-6102] 40. Ecological Restoration Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Bandelier
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Ecological Restoration Plan for Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. On September 18, 2007, the Regional Director, Intermountain Region, approved the Record of Decision for the
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc E7-24696] 41. Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases; Nevada
Pursuant to the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas leases NVN75674, NVN75675, NVN75676, NVN75677 and NVN75678 for lands in Elko County, Nevada, was timely filed and was accompanied by all the required rentals accruing from May 1, 2006, the date of termination. No
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 07-6101] 42. Final Environmental Impact Statement; General Management Plan/ Comprehensive
Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, as amended) and the implementing regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental quality (40 CFR 1505.2), the Department of the Interior, National Park Service has released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the General Management
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc E7-24363] 43. Notice of Intent To Amend the Grand Junction Resource Management Plan for the
Pursuant to section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction Field Office, is proposing to amend the Grand Junction Resource Management Plan (1987) to develop and design a recreation management plan and travel system for
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc 07-6117] 44. Flight 93 National Memorial Advisory Commission; Notice of Public Meeting
Notice is given that a meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory
Commission (the Commission) will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Eastern). The Commission will meet jointly with
the Flight 93 Memorial Task Force. The joint meeting will be held at
the Somerset County Courthouse, Courtroom
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 07-6091] 45. National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and
Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before December 8, 2007. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation
Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc E7-24570] 46. Notice of Meeting, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Front Range Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.
Published: 2007-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24560] 47. Public Land Order No. 7682; Partial Revocation of Public Land Order No. 3708,
This order revokes a Public Land Order, as modified, insofar as it affects approximately 63 acres of land withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws for the protection of the Gilmore Satellite Tracking Station at Gilmore Creek northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The land is no longer needed for the
Published: 2007-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24558] 48. Public Land Order No. 7686; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6675; New
This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order No. 6675 for an additional 20year period. This extension is necessary to continue the protection of the Bureau of Land Management's Quartzite and County Line Recreational Sites along the Rio Grande in Taos and Rio Arriba Counties.
Published: 2007-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24524] 49. Notice of Realty ACTION: Direct (Non-Competitive) Sale of Public Land and
One parcel of public land (Parcel N-66141), located southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and approximately 177.31 acres, has been examined and found suitable for disposal utilizing direct sale procedures. The authority for the sale is found under Sections 203 and 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), (43 U.S.C. 1713 and
Published: 2007-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
[FR Doc E7-24577] 50. Notice of Realty Action
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable approximately 80.24 acres of public land in Dona Ana County, New Mexico for classification for lease or subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended (44 Stat. 741, as amended; 43 U.S. C. 869 et seq.) and Section 212 of the
Published: 2007-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Land Management Bureau
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