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President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency; Senior Executive

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior, published a document in the Federal Register of September 17, 2008, concerning the membership of the Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board for the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency. We are correcting this document to include references to the Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency.

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Renewal of the Public Advisory Committee

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C., App. 2), following the recommendation and approval of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, and in consultation with the General Services Administration the Secretary of the Interior hereby renews the charter for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee.

Performance Review Board appointments

Tue, Nov 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides the names of individuals who have been appointed to serve as members of the 2008 Department of the Interior Performance Review Board.

Natural Resource Damages for Hazardous Substances

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Interior is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on October 2, 2008 (73 FR 57259). The document issued a final rule that will regulate restoring, replacing, or acquiring the equivalent of public natural resources that are injured or destroyed as a result of releases of hazardous substances

Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is cochaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the Council is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. The purpose of a meeting on November 1819, 2008 is to convene the full Advisory Committee and to discuss implementation of action items outlined in the 20082012 National Invasive Species Management Plan, which was finalized on August 1, 2008.

Central Utah Project Completion Act

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science has signed the Record of Decision which documents the selection of the Proposed Action as presented in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Lower Duchesne River Wetlands Mitigation Project (LDWP), Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah, a mitigation component of the Central Utah Project (CUP). The FEIS was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and was filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on April 11, 2008. The ROD approves implementation of the project in accordance with statutory and contractual obligations.

The Proposed Action fulfills a Central Utah Project need to complete certain environmental mitigation obligations of the Federal government to the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Agency, Ft. Duchesne, Utah. These mitigation commitments derive from construction and operation of the Strawberry Aqueduct and Collection System (SACS) of the

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission: Notice of Meeting

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, that a meeting of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

The Commission was established pursuant to Public Law 99647. The purpose of the Commission is to assist federal, state and local authorities in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for those lands and waters within the Corridor.

The meeting will convene on November 20, 2008 at 9 a.m. at Central Mass Regional Planning Commission, located at 2 Washington Square, 2nd floor, Worcester, MA for the following reasons:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Chairman's Report
3. Executive Director's Report
4. Financial Budget

5. Public Input

It is anticipated that about thirty people will be able to attend the session in addition to the Commission members.

Interested persons may make oral or written presentations to the Commission or

Proposed Renewal of Information Collection: OMB Control Number 1084-0010, Claim for Relocation Payments--Residential,

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Acquisition and Property Management announces the proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comments on the provisions thereof.

Central Utah Project Completion Act

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Department of the Interior and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, are evaluating the impacts of converting Central Utah Project (CUP) Bonneville Unit water, delivered to the Francis SubArea of Summit County, Utah, from irrigation to municipal and industrial (M&I) use. In addition, the area of delivery would be expanded. The water conversion will involve up to 3,000 acre feet of irrigation water that has historically been delivered to agricultural tracts under Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) law and policy. The irrigation water would be converted incrementally to M&I use over a period of up to 25 years. The expanded Francis SubArea would be restricted to lands within the Central Utah Water Conservancy District boundary, in the upper Provo River drainage, upstream of Jordanelle Reservoir.

The Bonneville Unit of the CUP was authorized to develop a portion of central Utah's water resourc

Natural Resource Damages for Hazardous Substances

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends certain parts of the natural resource damage assessment regulations for hazardous substances. The regulations provide procedures that natural resource trustees may use to evaluate the need for and means of restoring, replacing, or acquiring the equivalent of public natural resources that are injured or destroyed as a result of releases of hazardous substances. The Department of the Interior has previously developed two types of natural resource damage assessment regulations: Standard procedures for simplified assessments requiring minimal field observation (the Type A Rule); and site specific procedures for detailed assessments in individual cases (the Type B Rule).

This final rule revises the Type B Rule to emphasize resource restoration over economic damages. It also responds to two court decisions addressing the regulations: State of Ohio v. U.S. Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (DC Cir. 1989) (Ohio v. Interior); and Kennecott Utah Copper Corp. v. U.S. Depar

Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board Meeting

Mon, Sep 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act [5 U.S.C. Appendix (1988)], that a meeting of the Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on October 28, 2008 at the following location. The meeting will continue beginning at 9 a.m. on October 29.

Notice of Proposed New Information Collection for Donor Certification Form

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Conservation, Partnerships & Management Policy announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comments on the provisions thereof.

Privacy Act of 1974, As Amended; Addition of a New System of Records

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to add a new Departmentwide Privacy Act system of records, DOI02, ``Interior Uniform Relocation Assistance Program Records.''

Central Utah Project Completion Act

Mon, Sep 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Central Utah Project Completion Act Office has evaluated the environmental impacts of a proposal to relocate, and restore natural stream sinuosity, and fisheries habitat, in Hobble Creek, a tributary to Utah Lake in Utah County, Utah, to assist recovery of the endangered June sucker fish (Chasmistes liorus). Following a review of issues, with public involvement, the Department has concluded that no significant impacts affecting the quality of the human environment are anticipated to result from this action. Therefore, no Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared.

Under the Proposed Action, approximately the last one mile of Hobble Creek, where it enters Utah Lake, will be relocated onto property owned by the State of Utah. The project will improve the hydrology of the stream, open the upper reaches of Hobble Creek to spawning June sucker, which currently exist in Utah Lake. As part of the p

Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG)

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L. 102575) of 1992. The AMP includes a federal advisory committee (AMWG), a technical work group (TWG), a monitoring and research center, and independent review panels. The AMWG makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior concerning Glen Canyon Dam operations and other management actions to protect resources downstream of Glen Canyon Dam consistent with the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The TWG is a subcommittee of the AMWG and provides technical advice and recommendations to the AMWG.

Date and Location: The AMWG will conduct the following meeting:

Date: TuesdayWednesday, September 910, 2008. The meeting will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m. the first day and begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. on the second day. The meet

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary is announcing a public meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee.

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Meeting

The Commission was established pursuant to Pub. L. 99647. The purpose of the Commission is to assist federal, state and local authorities in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for those lands and waters within the Corridor.

The meeting will convene on September 18, 2008 at 9 a.m. at Banneker Industries, located at 582 Great Road, North Smithfield, RI for the following reasons:

1. Approval of Minutes

2. Chairman's Report

3. Executive Director's Report

4. Financial Budget

5. Public Input

It is anticipated that about thirty people will be able to attend the session in addition to the Commission members.

Interested persons may make oral or written presentations to the Commi

Reestablishment of the Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation with the General Services Administration, has reestablished the Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup (Workgroup) for 2 years. The Workgroup provides an opportunity for stakeholders to give policy and technical input on efforts to develop and implement sea lamprey control techniques alternative to lampricides in Lake Champlain.

Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee--Notice of Renewal

Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published in accordance with Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92463). Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior has renewed the Bureau of Land Management's Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of the Carrizo Plain National Monument Management Plan.

Privacy Act of 1974; As Amended; Addition of a New System of Records.

Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of Historical Trust Accounting of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to add a new Privacy Act system of records: Interior, OS11, ``Accounting Reconciliation Tool (ART).''

Privacy Act of 1974; Amendment of Existing System of Records

Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, DOI90, ``Federal Financial System.'' The changes will update the name of the system, system location, categories of individuals covered by the system, categories of records in the system, routine uses of records, storage and safeguard requirements, retrievability of records, and system manager(s) and address(es).

Privacy Act of 1974; Amendment of Existing System of Records

Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, OS88, ``Travel Management Records.'' The changes will update the name of the system, system location, categories of individuals covered by the system, categories of records in the system, routine use of records, storage and safeguard requirements, retrievability of records, and system managers(s) and addresses.

Privacy Act of 1974; Amendment of Existing System of Records

Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, OS86, ``Accounts Receivable.'' The changes will update the name of the system, system location, categories of individuals covered by the system, categories of records in the system, routine use of records, storage and safeguard requirements, retrievability of records, and system managers(s) and addresses.

Privacy Act of 1974, As Amended; Establishment of a New System of Records

Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to add a new Privacy Act system of records notice to its inventory: Interior, DOI89, ``Grants and Cooperative Agreements: FBMS.'' This new notice covers records previously covered in Privacy Act system of records notice Interior, DOI90, ``Federal Financial System.''

Notice To Extend Public Scoping Comment Period for Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement To Evaluate Solar

Mon, Jul 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

DOE and BLM (the Agencies) are extending the comment period for public scoping for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to Evaluate Solar Energy Development and have added three meetings to the previously announced public scoping meeting schedule.

Pinedale Anticline Working Group and Task Groups--Notice of Renewal

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published in accordance with Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Public Law 92463). Following consultation with the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior has renewed the Pinedale Anticline Working Group and Task Groups (PAWG). The purpose of the Working Group and Task Groups will be to advise the Bureau of Land Management, Pinedale Field Office Manager, regarding recommendations on matters pertinent to the Bureau of Land Management's responsibilities related to the Pinedale Anticline Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision.

Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council

Mon, Jun 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Following consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Interior hereby renews the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (Council) charter for 2 years.

Central Utah Project Completion Act

Fri, Jun 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Central Utah Project Completion Act Office proposes to relocate, and restore natural stream sinuosity, and fisheries habitat, in Hobble Creek, a tributary to Utah Lake in Utah County, Utah, to assist recovery of the endangered June sucker fish (Chasmistes liorus). This project has been planned in cooperation with the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program (JSRIP).

A Proposed Action and No Action Alternative are evaluated in the DEA. Under the Proposed Action, approximately the last one mile of Hobble Creek, where it enters Utah Lake, will be relocated onto property owned by the State of Utah. The project will improve the hydrology of the stream, open the upper reaches of Hobble Creek to spawning June sucker, which currently exist in Utah Lake. As part of the project, adjacent wetlands and connecting side channels will be constructed on the property to create backwater habitat for survival an

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Policy Committee--Notice of Renewal

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Following consultation with the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is renewing the OCS Policy Committee.

The OCS Policy Committee will provide advice to the Secretary through the Director of the Minerals Management Service related to the discretionary functions of the Bureau under the OCS Lands Act and related statutes. The Committee will review and comment on all aspects of leasing, exploration, development and protection of OCS resources and provide a forum to convey views representative of coastal states, local government, offshore industries, environmental community, other users of the offshore, and the interested public.

Proposed Renewal of Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1085-0001, Source Directory of American Indian and

Mon, May 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Indian Arts and Crafts Board announces the proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comments on the provisions thereof.

Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Mon, Apr 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is cochaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the Council is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. The purpose of a meeting on May 12 14, 2008 is to convene the full Advisory Committee and to discuss implementation of action items outlined in the National Invasive Species Management Plan, which was finalized on January 18, 2001.

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission: Notice of Meeting

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, that a meeting of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008.

The meeting will convene on May 16, 2008 at 5 p.m. at the River Bend Farm, Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA.

1. Approval of Minutes.

2. Chairman's Report.

3. Executive Director's Report.

4. Financial Budget.

5. Public Input.

It is anticipated that about twentyfive people will be able to attend the session in addition to the Commission members.

Interested persons may make oral or written presentations to the Commission
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Privacy Act of 1974, Amendment of an Existing System of Records

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, DOI18,
``Discrimination Complaints.'' The revisions will update the system name, addresses of the system locations and system managers, the categories of individuals covered by the system statement, the routine uses of the records, and the storage, retrievability, and safeguards statements.

Privacy Act of 1974; Amendment to Existing System of Records

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to modify an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, DOI85, ``Payroll, Attendance, Retirement, and Leave Records.'' The revisions will update the categories of [[Page 19091]]
individuals covered by the system, categories of records in the system, routine uses of records maintained in the system, retrievability of records, records' safeguards, retention and disposition of records, and record source categories.

Royalty Policy Committee (RPC)--Notice of Renewal

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Following consultation with the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is renewing the Royalty Policy Committee.

The Royalty Policy Committee provides advice related to the Department's management of Federal and Indian mineral leases and revenues, and reports to the Secretary through the Director of the Minerals Management Service. The Royalty Policy Committee also reviews and provides comments on recent management and other mineralrelated policies; and provides a forum to convey views representative of mineral leases, operators, revenue payors, revenue recipients, government agencies, and the interested public.

Renewal of Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1040-0001, DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction

Fri, Mar 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We (Department of the Interior, DOI) have submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. This IC is scheduled to expire March 31, 2008. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC.

Central Utah Project Completion Act

Fri, Mar 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Department of the Interior, Central Utah Project Completion Act Office, and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, as Joint Leads, will prepare an Environmental Assessment of the impacts associated with implementation of a Conjunctive Use Water Efficiency project in East Juab County, Utah.

This project anticipates the rehabilitation of several existing wells, as well as the potential development of additional groundwater wells, in order to more efficiently utilize existing groundwater supplies in conjunction with existing surface water supplies.

The project further anticipates implementation of additional centralized or distributed booster pump capability, extension of associated distribution system pipelines and overhead power lines, and development and implementation of a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.

Also anticipated is the construction of a bypass pipeline along a segment of existing i

Renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council

Tue, Mar 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published in accordance with section 9a(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Following consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Interior hereby renews the Sporting Conservation Council for 2 years.

Natural Resource Damages for Hazardous Substances

Fri, Feb 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to revise certain parts of the natural resource damage assessment regulations for
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hazardous substances. The regulations provide procedures that natural resource trustees may use to evaluate the need for, and means of restoring, replacing, or acquiring the equivalent of public natural resources that are injured or destroyed as a result of releases of hazardous substances. This notice seeks comment on the proposed revisions to the regulations in response to the biennial statutory review requirement, two court decisions, and the recommendations of the Department of the Interior's Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Federal Advisory Committee.

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Scientific Committee--Notice of Renewal

Mon, Feb 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Following consultation with the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior is renewing the OCS Scientific Committee.

The OCS Scientific Committee provides advice on the feasibility, appropriateness, and scientific value of the OCS Environmental Studies Program to the Secretary of the Interior through the Director of the Minerals Management Service. The Committee reviews the relevance of the research and data being produced to meet MMS scientific information needs for decisionmaking and may recommend changes in scope, direction, and emphasis.

Privacy Act of 1974; Amendments to Existing Systems of Records

Wed, Feb 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend 35 existing Privacy Act system of records notices to add a new routine use to authorize the disclosure of records to individuals involved in responding to a breach of Federal data.

Human Capital, Performance and Partnerships; National Invasive Species Council

Mon, Feb 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Executive Order 13112, the National Invasive Species Council (NISC) is announcing a 30day extension of the public comment period for the draft of the 20082012 National Invasive Species Management Plan. The Order established NISC as an interagency council to prevent and control invasive species in order to minimize their economic, ecological and human health impacts. The Council, which is cochaired by the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce and the Interior also includes the departments of State, Defense, Transportation, Homeland Security, Treasury, Health and Human Services, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Agency for International Development and the National Aeronautics and Atmospheric Administration. The Plan is intended to address invasive species in the areas of prevention, early detection and rapid response, control, restoration and organizational collaboration. Text of the 20082012 National Invasive Species Management Pl

Truckee River Operating Agreement, California and Nevada

Fri, Jan 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) and California Department of Water Resources (DWR), as colead agencies, have jointly prepared a Final EIS/EIR for the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) which would implement section 205(a) of the TruckeeCarson Pyramid Lake Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990, Title II of Public Law 101618 (Settlement Act). The Final EIS/EIR has evaluated the proposed action (TROA Alternative), Local Water Supply Alternative, and No Action Alternative. Implementation of the proposed action would not result in any significant adverse environmental effects. A Notice of Availability of the Revised Draft EIS/EIR was published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2004 (69 FR 52303). The public review period on the Revised Draft EIS/EIR initially ended on October 29, 2004, but was extended to December 30, 2004.

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Jan 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The meeting will convene on February 28, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the Blackstone Valley Historical Society Northgate Toll House at 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI.

1. Approval of Minutes.

2. Chairman's Report.

3. Executive Director's Report.

4. Financial Budget.

5. Public Input.

It is anticipated that about twentyfive people will be able to attend the session in addition to the Commission members.

Interested persons may make oral or written presentations to the Commi

Renewal of Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1040-0001, DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction

Wed, Jan 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We (Department of the Interior, DOI) plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. This IC is scheduled to expire March 31, 2008. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC.

Request for Nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Extension of Submission Deadline

Mon, Jan 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council, proposes to appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the ISAC.

Establishment of National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Fri, Jan 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Interior, after consultation with the General Services Administration, has established the National Geospatial Advisory Committee under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), through the FGDC Chair (the Secretary of the Interior or designee), related to management of Federal geospatial programs, the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), and the implementation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A16 and Executive Order 12906. The Committee will review and comment upon geospatial policy and management issues and will provide a forum to convey views representative of nonFederal partners in the geospatial community.

Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969

Wed, Jan 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Interior (Department) proposes to amend its regulations by adding a new part to codify its NEPA procedures currently in the Departmental Manual (DM). This proposed regulation contains Departmental policies and procedures for compliance with NEPA, Executive Order (E.O.) 11514, E.O. 13352 and the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) regulations. By converting the Departmental NEPA procedures from the DM to new regulations that are consistent with NEPA and the CEQ regulations, the Department intends to promote greater transparency in the NEPA process for the public and enhance cooperative conservation.