The Federal Register

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Chalkyitsik Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Chalkyitsik, Alaska, and are located in:
Lot 2, U.S. Survey No. 4133, Alaska.

Containing 2.34 acres.
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 23 N., R. 16 E.,

Sec. 29;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,580 acres.
T. 22 N., R. 17 E.,

Secs. 25 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,192 acres.
T. 23 N., R. 18 E.,

Secs. 4 to 8, inclusive;

Secs. 18, 19, and 30.

Containing approximately 3,891 acres.
T. 22 N., R. 19 E.,

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 23 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,086 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 20 E.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;

Secs. 9 to 14, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,335 acres.

Aggregating approximately 28,087 acres.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Evansville, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Evansville, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 26 N., R. 17 W.,

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 1,094 acres.
T. 25 N., R. 18 W.,

Secs. 16, 21, 28 and 29.

Containing approximately 2,437 acres.
T. 24 N., R. 19 W.,

Secs. 7 and 8.

Containing approximately 1,230 acres.

Aggregating approximately 4,761 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited when the surface estate is conveyed to Evansville, Incorporated. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the decision approving lands for conveyance to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Koovukmeut Incorporated and Isingnakmeut Incorporated, notice of which was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2009, 74 FR 47269, is modified to correct T. 18 N., R. 17 E., Kateel River Meridian to read T. 18 N., R. 7 E., Kateel River Meridian.

Notice of the modified decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.
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Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Russian Mission, Marshall, Goodnews Bay, and Platinum, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 16 N., R. 32 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,561 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 60 W.,

Secs. 7 and 8;

Secs. 17 to 20, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,759 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 61 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 9 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 21 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 11,520 acres.
T. 12 N., R. 61 W.,

Secs. 23 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 3,840 acres.
T. 23 N., R. 65 W.,

Secs. 29 to 33, inclusive.

Containing 3,153.40 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 67 W.,

Sec. 24.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Point Lay, Alaska, and are located in: Umiat Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 S., R. 44 W.,

Secs. 19 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 26 to 30, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,461 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 45 W.,

Secs. 25 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 32, 33, and 34.

Containing approximately 1,695 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 45 W.,

Secs. 4, 5, 8, and 9.

Containing approximately 940 acres.

Aggregating approximately 5,096 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Arctic Sounder.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited for 10.44 acres located southeasterly of the Native village of Tanana, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Chugach Alaska Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Wernicke River, Icy Bay, Cleave Creek, Bremner River, and Tasnuna River, Alaska, and are located in:
Copper River Meridian, Alaska
T. 9 S., R. 2 E.,

Sec. 34.

Containing approximately 634 acres.
T. 12 S., R. 5 E.,

Secs. 2, 3, 10, and 11;

Secs. 14, 15, 22, and 23;

Secs. 25, 26, and 27;

Secs. 34, 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 6,916 acres.
T. 10 S., R. 6 E.,

Secs. 25 to 30, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,817 acres.
T. 12 S., R. 6 E.,

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 1,277 acres.
T. 10 S., R. 7 E.,

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 24 and 25.

Containing approximately 3,786 acres.
T. 21 S., R. 25 E.,

Secs. 16 to 19, inclusive.

Containing a

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited for 143.65 acres located southeasterly of the Native village of Huslia, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Reestablishment of Nevada Resource Advisory Councils

Thu, Nov 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) has reestablished the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Advisory Councils for the state of Nevada.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Nov 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the decision approving lands for conveyance to Doyon, Limited, notice of which was published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2009, 74 FR 38041, 38042, will be modified to include Secs. 5 and 6, T. 11 S., R. 17 E., Kateel River Meridian, Alaska. These sections were inadvertently omitted from the lands approved for conveyance in the July 30, 2009 decision. There is no change to the amount of acreage approved for conveyance in the decision of July 30, 2009, as these two sections were included in the acreage figures.

Notice of the modified decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Nov 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Newtok Corporation, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Newtok, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 9 N., R. 87 W.,

Secs. 3, 10, 15, 21, and 22;

Secs. 23, 27, 28, 33, and 34.

Containing approximately 4,063 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 88 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3.

Containing approximately 1,571 acres
T. 10 N., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 7 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 15 to 20, inclusive;

Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,371 acres.
T. 10 N., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 1 to 5, inclusive;

Secs. 9 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 21 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 11,195 acres.

Total aggregate of Secs. 12(a) and 12(b) is 23,200 acres.

A portion of the subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Co

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Nov 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited for 42.65 acres located northwesterly of the Native village of Holy Cross, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Information Collection; Application for Land for Recreation or Public Purposes

Wed, Oct 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040012 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The respondents are State, Territory, county, and local governments; nonprofit corporations; and nonprofit associations which provide information to the BLM in support of applications for land under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NMNM 117542

Tue, Oct 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, the Bureau of Land Management received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NMNM 117542 from the lessee David H. Arrington Oil and Gas for lands in Eddy County, New Mexico. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Oct 21 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Qanirtuuq, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Quinhagak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 5 S., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 7, 18, 19, 30, and 31.

Containing 3,032.20 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 72 W.,

Sec. 5.

Containing 639.83 acres.
T. 5 S., R. 73 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,613 acres.
T. 6 S., R. 73 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, 5, and 6;

Sec. 8, 9, 12, and 15;

Secs. 16, 22, 26, and 36.

Containing approximately 7,650.66 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 73 W.,

Secs. 6, 7, and 8;

Secs. 17 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 28, 29, and 30;

Secs. 32 and 33.

Containing approximately 6,060 acres.
T. 3 S., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 1, 12, 13, and 24;

Secs. 25 and 36.

Containing approximately 3,386 acres.
T. 4 S., R. 74

Notice of Filing of Plats

Wed, Oct 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM is publishing this notice to inform the public of the intent to file the land survey plats listed below, and to afford all affected parties a proper period of time to protest this action, prior to the plat filing.

Notice of Final Supplementary Rules on Public Lands Managed by the Lake Havasu Field Office, Arizona and California

Fri, Sep 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office is issuing revised supplementary rules to implement decisions of the Lake Havasu Field Office Resource Management Plan (2007), to protect valuable and fragile natural and cultural resources, and to provide for public safety and enjoyment.

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming

Thu, Sep 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has filed the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the dates indicated.

Proposed Supplementary Rules for Public Land in Oregon and Washington

Mon, Sep 21 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office is proposing supplementary rules for public lands within the States of Oregon and Washington. These supplementary rules revise existing supplementary rules and will apply to all BLMmanaged lands within the States of Oregon and Washington. These revisions are necessary in order to protect public land natural resources and provide for the public's health and safety, provide needed guidance in the areas of special forest products and recreation, allow for the assessment of penalties that are commensurate with the magnitude of prohibited acts, and promote consistency between the BLM and other natural resource agencies.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Sep 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Koovukmeut, Inc. and Isingnakmeut, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Kobuk and Shungnak, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 18 N., R. 17 E.,

Secs. 6 and 7.

Containing approximately 1,230 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 8 E.,

Secs. 23 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,905 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 9 E.,

Secs. 13 and 14;

Secs. 19 to 24, inclusive;

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 6,034 acres.

Aggregating approximately 14,170 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. when the surface estate is conveyed to Koovukmeut Incorporated or Isingnakmeut Incorporated. Notice of the decision

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Sep 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Ahtna, Incorporated for 773.78 acres located southwesterly of the Native village of Tazlina, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Annual Tour for the Pinedale Anticline Working Group

Thu, Aug 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), and the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Pinedale Anticline Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (2008), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) will conduct its annual tour of the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA) in Pinedale, Wyoming on Friday, September 25, 2009. The tour is open to the public and will begin at the BLM Pinedale field office at 9 a.m. To take part in the tour, members of the public must RSVP no later than Friday, September 18, 2009.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the decision approving lands for conveyance to Sitnasuak Native Corporation, notice of which was published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2009, 74 FR 22955, 22956, will be modified by including any rightofway interest in Federal Aid Secondary Route No. 1412 (Osborne Road), which was inadvertently omitted from the interests to which the conveyance will be made subject to. Notice of the modified decision will also be published four times in the Nome Nugget.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act will be issued to Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Kaktovik, Alaska, and are located in:
Umiat Meridian, Alaska
T. 8 N., R. 32 E.,

Secs. 7, 8, and 18.

Containing approximately 44 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 33 E.,

Secs. 22, 23, and 24.

Containing approximately 1,920 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 33 E.,

Secs. 14, 15, and 16;

Secs. 21, 26, and 35.

Containing approximately 360 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 34 E.,

Secs. 18, 19, and 20.

Containing approximately 1,603 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 35 E.,

Secs. 21 and 22.

Containing approximately 1,280 acres.

Aggregating approximately 5,207 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed

Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0058

Thu, Aug 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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announces its intention to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval for the paperwork requirements in 43 CFR part 5420, which pertain to timber export reporting and substitution determination requirements. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this information collection activity under the control number 10040058.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation for 58.78 acres located southwesterly of the Native village of Tuntutuliak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The lands are in the vicinity of Tuntutuliak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 N., R. 76 W.,

Secs. 5 and 6.

Containing approximately 1,106 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 76 W.,

Sec. 31.

Containing approximately 234 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 76 W.,

Sec. 6.

Containing approximately 556 acres.
T. 4 N., R. 76 W.,

Secs. 7 to 22, inclusive;

Secs. 27 and 29;

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 10,822 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 76 W.,

Secs. 18 and 19;

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 2,408 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 77 W.,

Secs. 20 and 21;

Secs. 25 to 28, inclusive;

Sec. 36.

Containing approximately 3,528 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 77 W.,

Secs. 13, 24, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 2,390 acres.
T.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Atmautluak Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Atmautluak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 11 N., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 3 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 15 to 22, inclusive;

Secs. 27 and 28.

Containing approximately 7,350 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 73 W.,

Secs. 1 to 24, inclusive.

Containing approximately 8,946 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 13 and 24.

Containing approximately 984 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 78 W.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 16, 17, and 18.

Containing approximately 2,577 acres.
T. 10 N., R. 78 W.,

Secs. 19, 20, 21, and 28;

Secs. 29, 31, 32, and 33.

Containing approximately 3,183 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 79 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 11 to 17, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,875 acres.
T. 10 N., R. 79 W.,

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Togiak Natives Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Togiak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 11 S., R. 66 W.,

Secs. 10 and 15;

Secs. 21 and 29.
T. 12 S., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 18 and 19;

Secs. 30 and 31.
T. 13 S., R. 68 W.,

Secs. 2, 3, and 4;

Sec. 9.

Aggregating approximately 7,638 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Bristol Bay Native Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Togiak Natives Limited. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Bristol Bay Times.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the subsurface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Kuskokwim Delta Area, Alaska, and are located in:

Lot 3, U.S. Survey No. 10167, Alaska, that portion lying within Secs. 4 and 9, T. 1 S., R. 83 W., Seward Meridian, Alaska.

Containing approximately 23 acres.
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 17 N., R. 45 W.,

Secs. 19 and 30.

Containing approximately 1,273 acres.
T. 17 N., R. 46 W.,

Secs. 25, 26, and 36.

Containing approximately 1,920 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 79 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 21,864 acres.
T. 4 N., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 1 to 12, inclusive;

Sec. 18.

Containing approximately 6,880 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;

Secs. 10 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 20 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Secs. 2 to 11, inclusive;

Secs. 14 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 25 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 17,874 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 79 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 20,924 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 79 W.,

Secs. 1 to 12, inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 13,607 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 80 W.,
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Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,139 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 19,302 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 25 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approxima

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface estate only for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation for 55.00 acres located northeasterly of the Native village of Emmonak, Alaska, and southwesterly of the Native village of Nightmute, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

[AA-9526, AA-10173, AA-10205, AA-10211, AA-11471, AA-10222, AA-10224, AA-10273, AA-10278, AA-10381, AA-11412, AA-10383,

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation for 198.70 acres located northeasterly of the Native village of Akiak, Alaska, and southeasterly of the Native village of Napaskiak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

[AA-12022, AA-12023, AA-12024, AA-12025, AA-12026, AA-12029, AA-12030, AA-12031, AA-12032, AA-12033, AA-12036,

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface estate only for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to The Aleut Corporation for 854.05 acres located on the Andreanof Islands west of Adak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Kwik Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Kwigillingok, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 S., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,485 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 5 to 8 inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 13,373 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 17,760 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 1, 5, 6, 7, and 12;

Secs. 18 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 35, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,727 acres.
T. 3 S., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 3 to 14, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,896 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 83 W.,

Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,793 acres.

T. 2 S., R. 83 W.,

Secs. 1 to 28, inclusi

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation for 2.83 acres located northwesterly of the Native village of Goodnews Bay, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Chefarnrmute Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Chefornak, Alaska, and are located in:
Lot 1, U.S. Survey No. 13364, Alaska.

Containing 80.00 acres.
U.S. Survey No. 13824, Alaska.

Containing 1.81 acres.
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Seward Meridian, Alaska.
T. 6 N., R. 75 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive;

Secs. 22 to 27, inclusive;

Secs. 34, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 9,960 acres.

T. 6 N., R. 76 W.,

Sec. 2, those lands formerly within Native allotment application F17723.

Containing approximately 130 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 78 W.,

Secs. 17 to 20, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,419 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 79 W.,

Secs. 13, 14, and 15;

Secs. 22, 23, and 24.

Containing approximately 3,625 acres.

T. 1 N., R. 86 W.,

Sec.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation for 30.48 acres located southeasterly of the Native village of Emmonak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease, Arkansas

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of Public Law 97-451, the Bureau of Land ManagementEastern States (BLMES) received a petition for
reinstatement of oil and gas lease ARES 52370 from SEECO, Inc. for lands in Polk County, Arkansas. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Temporary Closures and Prohibitions of Certain Activities on Public Lands in Pershing County, NV

Wed, Aug 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Certain lands located in northwestern Nevada partly within the Black Rock DesertHigh Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA) will be temporarily closed or restricted and certain activities will be temporarily prohibited in and around the Burning Man event site administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District. The specified closures, restrictions and prohibitions are made in the interest of public safety at and around the event. The 2006 Decision Record and associated Environmental Assessment (EA) authorized issuance of a fiveyear permit to Black Rock City LLC (BRC LLC) to conduct the event on public lands within the NCA. The authorization for 2009 represents year four of the permit.

Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0114

Fri, Jul 31 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces its intention to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval for the paperwork requirements in 43 CFR parts 3830 through 3838, which pertain to unpatented mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this information collection activity under the control number 10040114.

Notice of Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale, Utah

Fri, Jul 31 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office will offer certain coal resources described below as the Miller Canyon Tract (UTU86038) in Emery County, Utah, for competitive sale by sealed bid, in accordance with the provisions for competitive lease sale notices in 43 CFR 3422.2(a), and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended and supplemented (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.).

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Elim Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Elim, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 S., R. 15 W.,

Sec. 10.

Containing 2.45 acres.
T. 6 S., R. 17 W.,

Secs. 33 and 34.

Containing 1,280 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 17 W.,

Secs. 4, 5, and 6;

Secs. 8 and 9.

Containing 3,162.46 acres.
T. 8 S., R. 18 W.,

Sec. 22.

Containing 0.01 acre.

Aggregating 4,444.92 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Nome Nugget.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Tanana, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 5 N., R. 24 W.,

Secs. 3, 4, 5, and 8;

Secs. 9, 10, 15, and 16;

Secs. 17, 20, 21, and 22;

Secs. 27, 28, and 33;

Secs. 34 and 35.

Containing approximately 10,260 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 24 W.,

Secs. 2, 3, 9, and 10;

Secs. 15, 16, 20, and 21;

Secs. 22, 28, 29 and 32;

Sec. 33.

Containing approximately 7,785 acres.
T. 4 N., R. 25 W.,

Secs. 6, 7, and 8;

Secs. 17 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,636 acres.
T. 4 N., R. 26 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 9 to 17, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,284 acres.

Aggregating approximately 32,965 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published fou

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of the Colville River and Cape Lisburne, Alaska, and are located in:
Lands Outside the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
Umiat Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 S., R. 1 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 10, 11, and 15.

Containing approximately 1,286 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 1 E.,

Secs. 3 to 6, inclusive.

Containing approximately 1,320 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 1 E.,

Secs. 24, 25, and 26;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,543 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 2 E.

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 19 to 24, inclusive;
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Sec. 30.

Containing approximately 2,580 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 2 E.,

Sec. 36.

Containing approximately 97 acres.

T. 1 N., R. 3 E.,

Secs

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to SethDeYaAh Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Minto, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 4 N., R. 8 W.,

Secs. 7, 15, 22 and 27;

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 2,426 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 9 W.,

Sec. 1.

Containing approximately 594 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 10 W.,

Secs. 3 and 11.

Containing approximately 804 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 10 W.,

Sec. 35.

Containing approximately 619 acres.

Aggregating approximately 4,444 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited when the surface estate is conveyed to SethDeYaAh
Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection.

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Ruby, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 7 S., R. 17 E.,

Sec. 31.
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Containing 626.65 acres.
T. 11 S., R. 17 E.,

Secs. 2, 10, 15 and 16;

Secs. 21, 22, 27 and 28;

Secs. 33 and 34.

Containing 7,176.04.

Aggregating 7,802.69 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Napakiak Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Napakiak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 7 N., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 8, 9, and 10;

Sec. 17.

Containing approximately 3,388 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 73 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 9 to 17, inclusive;

Secs. 19 to 24, inclusive;

Secs. 29 and 30.

Containing approximately 9,916 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 5, 7, and 8;

Secs. 17, 18, and 19;

Secs. 22 and 23;

Secs. 26 and 27;

Secs. 33, 34, and 35.

Containing approximately 5,526 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 2 to 5, inclusive;

Secs. 8, 17, and 20;

Secs. 29 and 32.

Containing approximately 5,251 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 74 W.,

Sec. 34.

Containing approximately 488 acres.
T.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Telida, McGrath, and Takotna, Alaska, and are located in: Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 28 S., R. 14 E.,

Secs. 20, 28, 29, and 33.

Containing approximately 2,560 acres.
T. 29 S., R. 15 E.,

Secs. 2 and 3.

Containing approximately 1,124 acres.
T. 22 S., R. 28 E.,

Secs. 26, 34, and 35.

Containing approximately 1,325 acres.
T. 23 S., R. 29 E.,

Secs. 4, 9, 16, and 28;

Secs. 33, 34, and 35.

Containing approximately 4,003 acres.
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 34 N., R. 32 W.,

Secs. 33 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,372 acres.
T. 32 N., R. 34 W.,

Secs. 19 to 22, inclusive;

Secs. 26 to 34, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,663 acres.

T. 31 N., R. 35 W.,

Secs. 1 a

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act will be issued to Eklutna, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Eklutna, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 16 N., R. 1 E.,

Secs. 27 and 28.

Containing 500 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Cook Inlet Region, Inc., when the surface estate is conveyed to Eklutna, Inc. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Coal Exploration License, Wyoming

Wed, Jul 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 CFR 3410, all interested parties are hereby invited to participate with Bridger Coal
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Company on a pro rata cost sharing basis in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the followingdescribed lands in Sweetwater County, Wyoming: T. 20 N., R. 100 W., 6th P.M., Wyoming

Sec. 12: W\1/2\.

Containing 320.00 acres, more or less.

The purpose of the exploration program is to obtain structural and quality information of the coal. The proposed exploration program is fully described and will be conducted pursuant to an exploration plan to be approved by the Bureau of Land Management.

Information Collection; Oil and Gas Exploration, Leasing, and Drainage Operations

Mon, Jul 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040185 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The respondents are businesses which provide certification and various nonform data to the BLM in order to conduct oil and gas exploration and leasing activities.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NMNM 119267

Thu, Jul 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NMNM 119267 from the lessee, J Bar Cane Inc., for lands in Chaves County, New Mexico. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Arizona

Tue, Jul 21 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw approximately 633,547 acres of public lands and 360,002 acres of National Forest System lands for up to 20 years from location and entry under the Mining Law of 1872, 30 U.S.C. 22 et seq., on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest Service. The purpose of the withdrawal, if determined to be appropriate, would be to protect the Grand Canyon watershed from adverse effects of locatable hardrock mineral exploration and mining. This notice segregates the lands from location and entry under the 1872 Mining Law for up to 2 years to allow time for various studies and analyses, including appropriate National Environmental Policy Act analysis. These actions will support a final decision on whether or not to proceed with a withdrawal. The lands will remain open to the mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, mineral materials, and public land laws.

Information Collection; Cave Management: Cave Nominations and Confidential Information

Tue, Jul 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040165 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information covered in this request is necessary to implement two provisions of the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act (FCRPA)one which requires Federal agencies to consult with interested parties to develop a listing of significant caves, and another under which Federal and State
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governmental agencies and bona fide educational and research institutions may request confidential information regarding significant caves.

Notice of Stay of Filing of Plat

Tue, Jul 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, January 14, 2009, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a Filing of Plats of Survey notice in the Federal Register (74 FR 2090). This notice provided the public notification that the plat was officially filed in the Colorado State Office, effective 10 a.m., December 31, 2008. The BLM is publishing this notice to inform the public of the setting aside of the plat filing and to afford all affected parties a proper period of time to protest this action, prior to the plat filing.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Jul 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the reserved mineral estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Sec. 12(b)(3) of the Act of January 2, 1976, will be issued to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Hicks and Pinochle Creeks, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 20 N., R. 9 E.,

Secs. 16, 19, and 20;

Secs. 21, 22, and 23;

Secs. 25 to 30, inclusive;

Sec. 35.

Containing 2,995.91 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NMNM 119264

Mon, Jul 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NMNM 119264 from the lessee, J Bar Cane Inc., for lands in Chaves County, New Mexico. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Supplementary Rules for the Blue Creek Bay Public Lands Managed by the Coeur d'Alene Field Office,

Mon, Jul 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing supplementary rules for use of 736 acres of public lands in and around Blue Creek Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The proposed supplementary rules would implement decisions from the Blue Creek Bay Recreation Project Plan, approved January 7, 2009. The rules are necessary to protect public land natural resources and provide for the public's health and safety.

Notice of Temporary Closure in Mono County, CA

Mon, Jul 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1, notice is hereby given that a segment of a designated road on public land is temporarily closed to all motorized vehicle use and operation, including off highway vehicles. The purpose of this temporary closure is to prevent the spread of the invasive Quagga Mussel into Crowley Lake. The Quagga Mussel poses a significant threat to the fisheries of the eastern Sierra as well as to hydrologic infrastructures.

Final Supplementary Rules for the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area, Public Lands Administered by the Bureau of Land

Thu, Jul 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing new supplementary rules for the Hot Well Dunes (HWD) Recreation Area, which is located in Graham County, Arizona, and is managed by the Gila District and Safford Field Office. The rules address vehicle rider capacity, clinging to or being towed by a vehicle, safety flags, vehicle use, public nudity, firearms, pets, speed limit, camping, waste disposal, and length of stay. All current supplementary rules for the HWD Recreation Area are rescinded and replaced by these revised rules.

Temporary Closure of Public Lands in Washoe County, NV

Wed, Jul 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1 certain public lands near Stead, Nevada, will be temporarily closed to all public use. This action is being taken to provide for public safety during the 2009 Reno National Championship Air Races.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Nunakauiak Yupik Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Toksook Bay, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 N., R. 82 W.,

Sec. 13;

Secs. 23 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,039 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 88 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2.

Containing approximately 1,280 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 89 W.,

Secs. 22 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 8,762 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 90 W.,

Secs. 25, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 1,523 acres.

Total aggregate is approximately 17,604 acres.

A portion of the subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Nunakauiak Yupik Corporation. The remaining lands lie within Clarence Rhode National Wildlife

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Huslia, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 9 N., R. 14 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,585 acres.

Aggregating approximately 22,585 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Shaktoolik Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Shaktoolik, Alaska and are located in:
Lot 2, Tract 1, U.S. Survey No. 3779, Alaska.

Containing 0.08 acres.
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 11 S., R. 11 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 11, 12, and 13;

Secs. 19 to 28, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,541 acres.
T. 14 S., R. 11 W.,

Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,508 acres.
T. 15 S., R. 11 W.,

Secs. 6 and 7.

Containing 1,227.47 acres.
T. 12 S., R. 12 W.,

Secs. 5, 8, and 17.

Containing 1,920 acres.
T. 15 S., R. 12 W.,

Secs. 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, and 36.

Containing approximately 1,780 acres.
T. 13 S., R. 13 W.,

Secs. 5, 6, and 9.

Containing approximately 148 acres.

T. 15 S., R. 13 W.,

Secs. 31

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Tanana, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 N., R. 17 W.,

Secs. 5, 7, and 8.

Containing approximately 1,898 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 18 W.,

Secs. 2 to 6, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,188 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 18 W.,

Secs. 1 to 12, inclusive;

Secs. 14 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 26 to 35, inclusive.

Containing approximately 20,364 acres.
T. 5 N., R. 19 W.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,828 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 19 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 23 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 7,680 acres.

Aggregating approximately 36,958 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published f

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NMNM 96574

Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NMNM 96574 from the lessee, OXY USA, Inc., for lands in Lea County, New Mexico. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease OKNM 119294

Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease OKNM 119294 from the lessee, Plano Petroleum, LLC, for lands in Ellis County, Oklahoma. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico,

Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw approximately 676,048 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the mining laws, on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to protect and preserve solar energy study areas for future solar energy development. This notice segregates the lands for up to 2 years from surface entry and mining while various studies and analyses are made to support a final decision on the withdrawal application. The lands will remain open to the mineral leasing laws.

Required Fees for Mining Claims or Sites

Mon, Jun 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is promulgating this final rule to make statutorily authorized adjustments to its location and maintenance fees for unpatented mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites. These adjustments reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Akiachuk, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Akiachak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 12 N., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 6 and 7;

Secs. 18 and 19.

Containing approximately 2,342 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 68 W.,

Secs. 7 and 8;

Secs. 17 and 18.

Containing approximately 160 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 68 W.,

Secs. 3 to 6, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,290 acres.
T. 12 N., R. 68 W.,

Secs. 1 to 24, inclusive;

Secs. 27 to 34, inclusive.

Containing approximately 16,935 acres.
T. 12 N., R. 69 W.,

Secs. 1 to 24, inclusive.

Containing approximately 13,377 acres.
T. 12 N., R. 70 W.,

Secs. 25, 26, and 27;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 2,606 acres.

Aggregating approximately 37,710 acres.

The subsurface in these

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Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of McGrath, Minto, Nikolai, and Tanacross, Alaska, and are located in:
Copper River Meridian, Alaska
T. 21 N., R. 11 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,964 acres.
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 7 N., R. 9 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing 22,851.64 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 10 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing 22,851.64 acres.
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 23 S., R. 22 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,937 acres.
T. 23 S., R. 23 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,937 acres.
T. 24 S., R. 23 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 23,004 acres.

T. 23 S., R. 24 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Calista Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Lime Village, Stony River, Sleetmute, Red Devil, Crooked Creek, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, Russian Mission, and Goodnews Bay, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 17 N., R. 35 W.,

Secs. 16 to 19, inclusive;

Secs. 20 and 21;

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing 6,383.48 acres.
T. 13 N., R. 36 W.,

Sec. 2;

Secs. 3 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,898 acres.
T. 22 N., R. 38 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 9 to 12, inclusive;

Secs. 15, 23, 26, and 27.

Containing 6,659 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 41 W.,

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing 1,138.90 acres.
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T. 17 N., R. 44 W.,

Secs. 4, 9, and 16;

Secs. 17 and 18.

Conta

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to The Aleut Corporation for 64.11 acres on Umnak Island, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface estate only for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to The Aleut Corporation for 93.53 acres on Samalga Island, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Stevens Village, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 13 N., R. 7 W.,

Secs. 1 to 12, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,435 acres.
T. 12 N., R. 8 W.,

Secs. 3, 6, 7, and 10;

Secs. 19 and 20.

Containing approximately 3,676 acres.

Aggregating approximately 10,111 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Tununrmiut Rinit Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Tununak, Alaska, and are located in:
U.S. Survey No. 13104, Alaska.

Containing 159.98 acres.
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 7 N., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,154 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,520 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 25, 27, and 28;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 1,675 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 1, 12, and 13;

Secs. 23 to 27, inclusive;

Secs. 33 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,995 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;

Secs. 8 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 22 to 27, inclusive;

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Qemirtalek Coast Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Kongiganak, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 N., R. 77 W.,

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 1,193 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 78 W.,

Secs. 2 to 5, inclusive;

Secs. 7 to 18, inclusive;

Secs. 24, 25, and 36.

Containing approximately 11,283 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 79 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 7 to 18, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,706 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 78 W.,

Secs. 5, 7, and 8;

Secs. 17, 27, and 34.

Containing approximately 3,498 acres.
T. 3 S., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 2 and 3;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,341 acres.

Total aggregate of approximately 30,021 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveye

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Alaska Peninsula Corporation, Successor in Interest to Kokhanok Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Kokhanok, Alaska, and are located in:
Lot 7, U.S. Survey No. 8501, Alaska.

Containing 80.37 acres.
Seward Meridian, Alaska,
T. 7 S., R. 30 W.,

Sec. 7.

Containing approximately 623 acres.
T. 8 S., R. 30 W.,

Secs. 1 and 9,

Secs. 12 to 16, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,457 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 31 W.,

Secs. 8 to 12, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,131 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 32 W.,

Secs. 3 and 4;

Secs. 10 and 11;

Secs. 14 to 17, inclusive;

Sec. 20;

Secs. 24 and 25;

Secs. 30 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 506 acres.
T. 8 S., R. 32 W.,

Sec. 20.

Containing approximately 5 acres.
T. 10 S., R. 32 W.,

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Ambler, Kobuk, and Shugnak, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 20 N., R. 3 E.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 16, 17, and 18.

Containing approximately 5,367 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 3 E.,

Secs. 1, 12, 25, and 26;

Secs. 27 and 34.

Containing approximately 3,840 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 4 E.,

Secs. 1 to 12, inclusive.

Containing approximately 7,657 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 6 E.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Sec. 9 and 16.

Containing approximately 3,840 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 7 E.,

Secs. 5 to 8, inclusive;

Secs. 17 and 18.

Containing approximately 3,397 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 9 E.,

Secs. 25 and 26;

Secs. 34, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 3,2

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Napaskiak, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Napaskiak, Alaska, and located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 5 N., R. 69 W.,

Secs. 4 to 7, inclusive;

Secs. 18 and 19.

Containing approximately 3,787 acres.
T. 13 N., R. 62 W.,

Secs. 3 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 15 to 22, inclusive;

Secs. 27 to 34, inclusive.

Containing approximately 13,962 acres.
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T. 13 N., R. 63 W.,

Secs. 1 to 18, inclusive.

Containing approximately 10,572 acres.

Aggregating approximately 28,321 acres.
The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Napaskiak, Incorporated. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Tundra Drums.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the conveyance of surface and subsurface estates for certain lands pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. for 69.05 acres located northwesterly of the Native village of Buckland, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Arctic Sounder.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Aleknagik Natives Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Aleknagik, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska

T. 8 S., R. 53 W.,

Sec. 13, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, SW1/4NE1/4, W1/2, SE1/4;

Secs. 24, and 25.

Containing 1,913.89 acres as shown on the plat of survey officially filed on March 30, 1987.
T. 8 S., R. 55 W.,

Secs. 16, 17 and 18;

Secs. 20 and 21.

Containing 2,537.69 acres as shown on the plat of survey officially filed on January 11, 1973, the plat of supplemental survey officially filed September 20, 1991 and the plat of dependent resurvey officially filed on March 4, 2009.
T. 9 S., R. 55 W.,

Secs. 10 and 15;

Sec. 17, those lands formally within Native Allotment Application AA7301;

Secs. 19;

Sec. 20, lots 1 and 2;

Secs. 22 an

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Tozitna, Limited, for the Native village of Tanana. The lands are in the vicinity of Tanana, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 2 N., R. 20 W.,

Secs. 5 and 8.

Containing approximately 914 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 20 W.,

Secs. 6, 7, and 9;

Secs. 13 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 21 to 24, inclusive;

Secs. 27 and 28;

Secs. 33 and 34.

Containing approximately 8,013 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 21 W.,

Secs. 1 and 12.

Containing approximately 705 acres.
T. 4 N., R. 21 W.,

Secs. 34 and 35.

Containing approximately 1,060 acres.

Aggregating approximately 10,692 acres.
The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited when the surface estate is conveyed to Tozitna, Limited. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily News

Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0121

Wed, Jun 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces its intention to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval for the paperwork requirements in 43 CFR parts 3500 through 3590, which cover leasing of solid minerals other than coal and oil shale.

Information Collection; Desert Land Entries

Fri, Jun 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040004 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The BLM needs to collect the information in order to determine if an applicant is eligible to make a desertland entry to reclaim, irrigate, and cultivate arid and semiarid public lands in the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0025

Wed, Jun 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing its intention to request approval to continue the collection of information under the General Mining Law. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this information collection, and assigned it the control number 10040025.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Possible Resource Management Plan Amendments for

Fri, May 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office, announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and by this notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping process and soliciting input on identification of issues and proposed planning criteria in response to a rightofway application filed by SunZia Transmission, LLC (SunZia).

Establishment of Interim Final Supplementary Rules Within the South Spit Cooperative Management Area, Managed by the

Fri, May 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arcata Field Office, California, is issuing interim final
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supplementary rules for the South Spit Cooperative Management Area (CMA) and requesting public comment. The rules will be effective upon publication and remain in effect until the publication of final supplementary rules. The BLM has determined these interim final supplementary rules are necessary to enhance the safety of visitors, protect natural resources, and protect public health.

These rules do not propose or implement any land use limitations or restrictions other than those included within the BLM's decision records for the South Spit CMA Management Plan and associated environmental assessments, or allowed under existing law or regulation.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, May 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Isanotski Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of False Pass, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 62 S., R. 92 W.,

Secs. 31 and 32.

Containing approximately 432 acres.

T. 63 S., R. 92 W.,

Secs. 4, 5, and 6; Secs. 9, 10, and 15; Secs. 16, 22, and 27.

Containing approximately 3,313 acres.
T. 62 S., R. 93 W.,

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 383 acres.
T. 63 S., R. 93 W.,

Secs. 1, 9, and 10; Secs. 15 and 16.

Containing approximately 2,998 acres.
T. 60 S., R. 94 W.,

Secs. 14 to 17, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,236 acres.
T. 62 S., R. 94 W.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,794 acres.

Aggregating approximately 13,156 acres.

These lands lie entirely within the boundaries of the Aleutian Islands Nati

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1004-0029

Thu, May 21 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing its intention to request approval to continue the collection of information from those persons who submit a ColorofTitle Application to apply for public lands under a coloroftitle claim. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned clearance numbers 10040029.

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1004-0012

Tue, May 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing its intention to request approval to continue the collection of information under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and was assigned the control number 10040012.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, May 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The lands are along the Colville River, Alaska, and are located in: Lands Outside the National Petroleum Reserve In Alaska Umiat Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 S., R. 1 W.,

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive.

Containing approximately 1,332 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 2 W.,

Secs. 23 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 31 to 35, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,266 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 2 W.,

Secs. 3 to 6, inclusive.

Containing approximately 1,624 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 3 W.,

Sec. 1;

Secs. 11 to 21, inclusive;

Sec. 30.

Containing approximately 4,017 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 4 W.,

Sec. 13;

Secs. 21 to 35, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,984 acres.
T. 3 S., R. 4 W.,

Sec. 6.

Containing approximately 437 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 5

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, May 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Sitnasuak Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Nome, Alaska, and are located in:
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Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 11 S., R. 32 W.,

Secs. 6 and 7;

Secs. 18 and 32.

Containing 2,317.16 acres.
T. 9 S., R. 33 W.,

Sec. 35.

Containing 640 acres.
T. 9 S., R. 34 W.,

Secs. 29 and 32.

Containing 1,280 acres.
T. 10 S., R. 34 W.,

Secs. 5, 8, and 17.

Containing 1,852.78 acres.
T. 9 S., R. 35 W.,

Secs. 6, 7, and 18.

Containing approximately 350 acres.
T. 9 S., R. 36 W.,

Secs. 12 and 13;

Secs. 24 and 25.

Containing approximately 630 acres.

Aggregating approximately 7,069 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Bering Straits Native Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Notice

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, May 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to The English Bay Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Nanwalek, Alaska, and Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, and located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 S., R. 4 W.,

Sec. 7.

Containing 613 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 5 W.,

Sec. 4.

Containing 230 acres.
T. 11 S., R. 15 W.,

Tracts 37, 38, and 39.

Containing 21.589 acres.
T. 9 S., R. 16 W.,

Sec. 25.

Containing 0.13 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Chugach Alaska Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to The English Bay Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Homer Alaska Tribune.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, May 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate of certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Kwethluk, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Kwethluk, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 N., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive;

Secs. 18 and 19;

Secs. 23 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 29 and 30;

Secs. 32, 33, and 35.

Containing approximately 13,563 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 8, 9, and 10;

Secs. 13 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 21 to 27, inclusive;

Secs. 31, 34, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 10,869 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 15 and 16;

Secs. 21 to 28, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,143 acres.

Aggregating approximately 30,575 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Kwethluk

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, May 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the decision approving lands for conveyance to Doyon, Limited, notice of which was published in the Federal Register on February 23, 2009, is modified to include Secs. 34 and 35 in the legal description of T. 10 S., R. 10 E., Kateel River Meridian, Alaska. Notice of the modified decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, May 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Ruby and Tanana, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 5 N., R. 25 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 23,003 acres.
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 S., R. 19 E.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 9 to 16, inclusive;

Secs. 21 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 16,614 acres.
T. 7 S., R. 19 E.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,816 acres.
T. 6 S., R. 20 E.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 27 to 30, inclusive.

Containing approximately 10,080 acres.

Aggregating approximately 53,513 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairba

Meeting Notice for the John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council

Wed, Apr 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) John DaySnake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet as indicated below:

Dates: The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) Field Trip will begin at 9:30 p.m. PDT on May 27, 2009.

The JDSRAC meeting will begin 8 a.m. PDT on May 28, 2009.

Effect: On the field trip the JDSRAC members will view first hand issues that pertain to the Baker BLM RMP alternatives development. At the meeting the JDSRAC will conduct its regular business of keeping member representatives informed about Federal actions.

Address: On May 27th and May 28th, the JDSRAC members will meet at the Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main Street, Baker City, Oregon 97814

Notice of Public Meeting, National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Advisory Board

Wed, Apr 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Advisory Board will meet as indicated below:

Notice of Public Meeting: Northeast California Resource Advisory Council and Subcommittee

Wed, Apr 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeast California Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.

Information Collection; Transfer of Interest in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources

Tue, Apr 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040034 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The respondents are persons who wish to transfer an interest in an oil and gas or geothermal lease under the terms of mineral leasing laws.

Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Thu, Apr 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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) Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

Public Land Order No. 7731; Withdrawal of Public Lands for Gold Point and Ione Townsites; Nevada

Tue, Apr 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This order withdraws approximately 672 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws for a period of 5 years to protect historic and cultural resources within the Gold Point and Ione Townsites pending special legislation that would resolve land ownership conflicts.

Notice of the Availability of the BNI Coal, Ltd., Federal Coal Lease Application Environmental Assessment and Notice

Mon, Apr 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal coal management regulations at 43 CFR 3422 and 3425, the BNI Coal Lease by Application Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for public review and comment. A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Fair Market Value (FMV), and Maximum Economic Recovery (MER) of the coal resources for BNI Coal, Ltd.'s (BNI) Federal Coal Lease Application NDM 97633.

Notice of the Availability of the Greens Hollow, Federal Coal Lease Application Environmental Assessment and Notice

Mon, Apr 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a public meeting on the proposed sale, adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Fair Market Value determination and Maximum Economic Recovery consideration for coal lease application UTU84102. The BLM is in the process of completing the EIS that will address the environmental impacts of mining this tract. The lands included in the delineated Federal coal lease tract (``Greens Hollow'') are located in Sanpete and Sevier counties. The public is invited to the meeting to make public and/or written comments on the environmental implications of leasing the proposed tract, and also to submit comments on the Fair Market Value and the Maximum Economic Recovery of the tract.

Florida; Eastern States: Filing of Supplemental Plat of Survey

Tue, Apr 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the supplemental plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLMEastern States, Springfield, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.

Notice of Public Meetings, McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area Advisory Council Meeting

Tue, Apr 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (MCNCA) Advisory Council has scheduled one additional meeting for 2009. This meeting will be a nonvoting work session designed to gather information. During this meeting, the Advisory Council will discuss matters related to future organization of the MCNCA Advisory Council. These meetings are open to the public and public input into representation by the MCNCA Advisory Council is desired.

Notice of Correction to Public Land Order Number 7692

Tue, Apr 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

On March 25, 2008, the Bureau of Land Management published a PLO in the Federal Register [73 FR 15733] concerning the Partial Revocation of Public Land Order Number 5150.
``Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1631(h)(4) and * * *'' correct to read ``* * * Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(4) and * * *''

Correction to Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; Dona Ana County, NM

Tue, Apr 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice contains a correction to the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification published in the Federal Register [73 FR No. 200, pages 6116661167] on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Leasing and Underground Mining of the Greens Hollow Coal Lease Tract, Sanpete and Sevier Counties, Utah and by this Notice is announcing the opening of the comment period.

Extension of a Temporary Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado River District, Yuma

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is to inform the public that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to extend an existing restriction on all forms of motorized travel within 122.02 acres of public land until September 30, 2010. The public lands affected by this temporary restriction are located in the proximity of Walters Camp in Imperial County, California at lots 1, 18, and 19, SE\1/4\SW\1/4\, and Tract 38, section 6, Township 11 South, Range 22 East, San Bernardino Meridian. Employees of the BLM and any other local, state, and Federal wildlife management, law enforcement, and fire protection personnel are exempt from this restriction while operating within the scope of their official duties. Access by additional parties may be allowed, but must be approved in advance in writing by the BLM Yuma Field Manager.

The BLM has issued and is extending this restriction by the authority provided in 43 CFR 8341.2(a), 8364.1, and pursuant to the authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21,

Notice of Meeting, John Day/Snake Advisory Council

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet as indicated below:

Notice of Meeting, Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (Oregon)

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (SEORAC) will meet as indicated below:

Notice of Public Meetings, Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council Meetings

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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) Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

Correction to Public Land Order No. 7724; Withdrawal of Public Land for Customs and Border Protection; New Mexico

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice contains a correction to the Public Land Order No. 7724 published in the Federal Register [74 FR No. 1, page 118] on Friday, January 2, 2009, under the ADDRESSES.

Opening of National Forest System Land; Utah

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Public Land Order No. 7662 partially revoked Public Land Order No. 5047. This order opens the previously withdrawn land to mining.

Notice of Public Meeting, Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council Meeting and Recreation Subcommittee

Thu, Apr 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (FLREA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) and Recreation RAC Subcommittee will meet as indicated below.

Notice of Rescheduled Meeting of the Pinedale Anticline Working Group

Thu, Apr 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) will meet in Pinedale, Wyoming. This meeting is open to the public.

Notice of Meeting, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)

Mon, Mar 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 [[Page 14151]]
Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

Information Collection; Conveyance of Federally-owned Mineral Interests

Wed, Mar 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040153 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needs to collect the information in order to determine if surfaceestate owners are eligible to receive title to the Federallyowned minerals lying beneath their land.

Notice of Realty Action--Proposed Disposal of Public Land; and Notice of Intent To Prepare a Management Framework

Wed, Mar 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

A parcel of public land totaling 2480 acres in Blaine County, Idaho, is being considered for disposal out of Federal ownership, either through sale at no less than the appraised fair market value or through a land exchange proposal, to include the State of Idaho, under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). Disposal of this parcel out of Federal ownership would require amendment of the 1980 Bennett Hills/Timmerman Hills Management Framework Plan (MFP) prior to the disposal action.

Notice of Intent To Amend the San Juan/San Miguel Resource Management Plan and Prepare the Beaver Meadows-Sauls Creek

Wed, Mar 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to amend the San Juan/San Miguel Resource Management Plan (RMP) to limit OffHighway Vehicle (OHV) use to designated roads and motorized trails on lands within the Beaver MeadowsSauls Creek Travel Management Landscape. The Landscape project analysis area encompasses approximately 797 acres of BLM lands and approximately 54,397 acres of Forest Service lands on the Columbine Field Office/Ranger District in the vicinity of Bayfield, Colorado. Both agencies will conduct a joint Environmental Assessment (EA) which will also determine designated motorized routes within the landscape in addition to the San Juan/San Miguel RMP amendment.

Notice of Realty Action: Receipt of Application for the Conveyance of Federally-Owned Mineral Interests; Oregon

Wed, Mar 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This action informs the public of the receipt of an application from the surface estate owner for the acquisition of the Federallyowned mineral estate.

Recreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) Classification; San Juan County, NM

Wed, Mar 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following described public land is determined suitable for classification for leasing and patenting to the San Juan County, Aztec, New Mexico, under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended (44 Stat. 741, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). San Juan County proposes to use the land for a regional fire station.
New Mexico Principal Meridian
T. 29 N., R. 12 W.,

Sec. 2: N\1/2\ NW\1/4\SW\1/42\;

Containing 20 acres, more or less.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Mar 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Anvik, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 31 N., R. 57 W.,

Sec. 19.

Containing 440.18 acres.
T. 28 N., R. 58 W.,

Secs. 5, 8, and 17;

Secs. 20 and 29;

Secs. 30, 31, and 32.

Containing 4,207.24 acres.

Aggregating 4,647.42 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Mon, Mar 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease COC62063 from Red Willow Production, LLC for lands in Jackson County, Colorado. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases, Utah

Mon, Mar 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Title IV of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (Pub. L. 97451), OXY USA Inc. timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease UTU82533 for lands in Sanpete County, Utah, and it was accompanied by all required rentals and royalties accruing from August 1, 2008, the date of termination.

[AA-12079, AA-12083, AA-12087, AA-12088, AA-12089, AA-12090, AA-12091, AA-12092, AA-12093, AA-12096, AA-12097,

Wed, Mar 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 The Aleut Corporation for lands located in the vicinity of Adak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Healy Lake, Alaska, and are located in:
Copper River Meridian, Alaska
T. 28 N., R. 8 E.,

Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,750 acres.
T. 27 N., R. 10 E.,

Secs. 1, 12, and 13.

Containing approximately 1,920 acres.
T. 28 N., R. 10 E.,

Sec. 36.

Containing approximately 631 acres.
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 S., R. 18 E.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 16, 17, and 18.

Containing approximately 5,661 acres.
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T. 8 S., R. 19 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 23,004 acres.
T. 8 S., R. 20 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 23,004 acres.
T. 8 S., R. 22 E.,

Secs. 24 to 27, inclusive;

Secs. 34, 35, and 36.

[F-21901-01, F-21901-02, F-21901-04, F-21901-05, F-21901-24, F-21901- 25, F-21904-41, F-21904-49, F-21904-64,

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Chicken, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 N., R. 26 E.,

Secs. 1 to 24, inclusive;

Containing approximately 15,326 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 26 E.,

Secs. 4 and 9;

Secs. 16, 17, and 18.

Containing approximately 2,402 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 27 E.,

Secs. 1 to 24, inclusive;

Containing approximately 15,328 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 27 E.,

Secs. 1 to 18, inclusive;

Secs. 21 to 28, inclusive;

Secs. 33 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 19,134 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 28 E.,

Secs. 1 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 17,888 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 28 E.,

Secs. 7 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 13 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 17,832 ac

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Wiseman, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 29 N., R. 13 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,760 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Mar 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Ahtna, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Chitina, Alaska, and are located in:
Copper River Meridian, Alaska
T. 3 S., R. 3 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,944 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Valdez Star.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Mar 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Kuitsarak Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Goodnews Bay, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
U. S. Survey No. 9995, Alaska

Containing 18.24 acres.
U. S. Survey No. 13739, Alaska

Containing 6.01 acres.
T. 10 S., R. 71 W.,

Secs. 7 and 19;

Secs. 20 to 24, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 31, inclusive;

Secs. 32 and 33.

Containing approximately 7,661 acres.
T. 11 S., R. 71 W.,

Secs. 21, 22, and 28;

Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,159 acres.
T. 10 S., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 1 and 11;

Sec. 25.

Containing approximately 1,824 acres.
T. 11 S., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 11, 14, and 23;

Secs. 25 to 29, inclusive;

Secs. 32 and 36.

Containing approximately 5,888 acres.
T. 12 S., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 1, 3, and 4;

Secs. 9 to 12, inclusive;

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Nebraska

Thu, Mar 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is scheduled to file the plat of survey of the lands described below thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this publication in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming

Thu, Mar 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has filed the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the dates indicated.

[F-21901-33, F-21901-34, F-21901-35, F-21901-71, F-21904-39, F-21904- 40, F-21904-42, F-21904-43, F-21904-44,

Wed, Mar 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Chicken, Alaska, and are located in:
Copper River Meridian, Alaska
T. 26 N., R. 11 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 22,932 acres.
T. 27 N., R. 11 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 22,862 acres.
T. 28 N., R. 11 E.,

Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 3,750 acres.
T. 26 N., R. 12 E.,
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Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 22,932 acres.
T. 27 N., R. 12 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 22,860 acres.
T. 28 N., R. 12 E.,

Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 3,750 acres.
T. 26 N., R. 13 E.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.
Containing approximately 22,932 acres.

T. 27 N., R. 13 E.,

Secs. 18,

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Mar 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Chicken, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 8 S., R. 28 E.,

Secs. 2 to 11, inclusive;

Secs. 14 to 18, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,573 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Tue, Mar 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Teton Energy Corporation for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW153609 for land in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Tue, Mar 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Bestoso Oil and Gas Company for Noncompetitive oil and gas lease WYW154408 for land in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Tue, Mar 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Kodiak Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., and O'Neal Resources Corporation for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW173883 for land in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Mar 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the subsurface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to The Aleut Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Umnak Island, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 78 S., R. 131 W.,

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive;

Secs. 22 to 27, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 8,960 acres.
T. 79 S., R. 131 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 11 and 12.

Containing approximately 3,840 acres.
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Aggregating approximately 12,800 acres.

Notice of the decision will also be published four times in The Dutch Harbor Fisherman.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases NMNM 101579 and NMNM 101580

Thu, Mar 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas leases NMNM 101579 and NMNM 101580 from the lessee, Yates Petroleum Corp. et al. for lands in Chaves County, New Mexico. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Meeting of the California Desert District Advisory Council

Wed, Mar 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Public Laws 92-463 and 94579, that the California Desert District Advisory Council to the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, will participate in a field tour of BLMadministered public lands on Friday, March 20, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and meet in formal session on Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2700 Lenwood Road, Barstow, CA 92311.

The Council and interested members of the public will depart for the field tour at 10 a.m. from the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the tour but should plan on providing their own transportation, lunch, and beverage. Fourwheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended for the field tour.

Agenda topics for the formal session on Saturday will include updates by Council members and reports from the BLM District Manager and five field office managers. Additional agenda topi

Notice of Public Meeting, Western Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Wed, Mar 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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), the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Wed, Mar 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Tatonka Oil & Gas, Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW160877 for land in Weston County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Realty Action, Sale of Public Land

Tue, Mar 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a direct (non- competitive) sale of a parcel of public land, containing 0.27 acres located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The described public land has been examined, and through the publicsupported land use planning process, has been determined to be suitable for disposal by direct sale pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2750, 43 U.S.C. 1713), as amended, at no less than the appraised fair market value. This sale will resolve an inadvertent trespass on public land. An appraisal of the subject parcel's fair market value is being prepared, and when completed, will be available for review at the BLM's Taos Field Office, 226 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, New Mexico 87571. Upon the completion and approval of the appraisal report, a subsequent notice will be published in the local newspaper specifying the fair market value.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Mar 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Cully Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Point Lay, Alaska, and are located in:
Umiat Meridian, Alaska
T. 3 S., R. 44 W.,

Secs. 1 to 8, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,064 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Cully Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in The Arctic Sounder.

Call for Public-at-Large Nominations to the Pinedale Anticline Working Group

Tue, Mar 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

There is currently one vacancy on the PAWG for which nominations are being solicited: A representative of the publicat large. Individuals or groups who wish to submit a nomination or who are interested in becoming a member of the PAWG must submit the required information within 30 days of this Notice. Requisite nomination information is listed below, or nomination forms may be found at: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Pinedale/pawg.html.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NDM 90111

Tue, Mar 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Per 30 U.S.C. 188(d), Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation, True Oil LLC, and Williams Production Rocky Mountain Company timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NDM 90111, Billings County, North Dakota. The lessees paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination.

No leases were issued that affect these lands. The lessees agree to new lease terms for rentals and royalties of $10 per acre and 16\2/3\ percent or 4 percentages above the existing competitive royalty rate. The lessees paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of the lease and $163 cost for publishing this Notice.

The lessees met the requirements for reinstatement of the lease per Sec. 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188). We are proposing to reinstate the lease, effective the date of termination subject to:

The original terms and conditions of the lease;

The increased rental of $10 per acre;

The increased royalty of 1

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease; NDM 90948

Tue, Mar 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Per 30 U.S.C. 188(d), Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation, Encore Operating, LP, Upton Resources U.S.A., Inc., Northern Energy Corporation, and W.H. Champion timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NDM 90948, Billings County, North Dakota. The lessees paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination.

The original terms and conditions of the lease;

The increased rental of $10 per acre;

Notice of Realty Action; Proposed Direct Sale of Public Land, Idaho

Tue, Mar 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

An isolated parcel of public land totaling 40 acres in Bonneville County, Idaho, is being considered for direct sale under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), at no less than the appraised fair market value.

Notice of Public Meeting: Resource Advisory Council to the Boise District, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department

Mon, Mar 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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) Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will hold a meeting as indicated below.

Notice of Public Meeting, Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, Idaho

Mon, Mar 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (FLREA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

Potential for Oil Shale Development; Withdrawal of the Call for Nominations--Oil Shale Research, Development, and

Fri, Feb 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

On January 15, 2009, the BLM published in the Federal Register a notice entitled ``Potential for Oil Shale Development; Call for NominationsOil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, and D) Program'' (see 74 FR 2611). The new Administration intends to review and reconsider certain aspects of the current solicitation, including lease acreage and the rules that would govern conversion of an R, D, and D lease to a commercial lease, particularly those related to royalty rates. To ensure a fair return to the public for potential commercial development of these Federal resources, the Administration has determined that further information is needed. Accordingly, the BLM is seeking public comment on the terms and conditions of any future oil shale R, D, and D leases that it may issue. The BLM therefore withdraws the January 15, 2009, solicitation of the nomination of parcels to be leased for R, D, and D of oil shale recovery technologies in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

Call for Nominations for Resource Advisory Councils

Fri, Feb 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) that have member terms expiring this year. The RACs provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management of the National System of Public Lands within their geographic areas. The BLM will consider public nominations for 45 days after the publication date of this notice.

Information Collection; Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations

Wed, Feb 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3year extension of OMB Control Number 10040162 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The respondents are required to provide certain information in order to conduct oil and gas geophysical exploration operations on lands managed by BLM or by the U.S. Forest Service.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Feb 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Askinuk Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Scammon Bay, Alaska, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 20 N., R. 88 W.,

Secs. 16 and 17;

Secs. 21 to 25, inclusive;

Sec. 36.

Containing approximately 4,392 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 88 W.,

Secs. 17 to 20, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,531 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 89 W.,

Secs. 13, 14, and 24.

Containing approximately 1,905 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 90 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 11;

Secs. 12 and 13.

Containing approximately 1,478 acres.
T. 22 N., R. 90 W.,

Secs. 13, 14, and 15;

Secs. 22 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 5,098 acres.

Total aggregate of approximately 15,404 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface es

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Feb 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Chevak Company. The lands are in the vicinity of Chevak, Alaska, and are located in: Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 16 N., R. 83 W.,

Secs. 19 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 27 to 34, inclusive.

Containing approximately 7,498 acres.
T. 17 N., R. 83 W.,

Secs. 19 and 20;

Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,155 acres.
T. 15 N., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 11 and 12.

Containing approximately 3,462 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 4 to 8, inclusive;

Secs. 17 to 20, inclusive;

Secs. 25 to 30, inclusive;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 10,265 acres.
T. 17 N., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 23, 24, 25, and 36.

Containing approximately 8,042 acres.

T. 18 N., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 31 to 36,

Notice of Call for Nomination for Idaho's Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council

Fri, Feb 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations to fill one position in Category Three, (Elected Official), for Idaho's Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1730) directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to involve the public in planning and issues related to management of lands administered by Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Section 309 of FLPMA directs the Secretary to select 10 to 15 member citizenbased advisory councils, which are consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). RACs are found at 43 CFR part 1784.

Field Office Relocation

Thu, Feb 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office moved from 690 W. Garnet Avenue in North Palm Springs to a new building located at 1201 Bird Center Drive in Palm Springs. The BLM officially closed the office located on W. Garnet at 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 30 and reopened at the new office on Monday February 9, 2009.

The new telephone number is: 7608337100.

Directions to the new BLM office: From I10, take Gene Autry Trail exit and go south approximately three miles. Turn left on Tachevah and then left onto Bird Center Dr. The new address is: Bureau of Land Management, Palm SpringsSouth Coast Field Office, 1201 Bird Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

Noncompetitive Sale of Public Lands in Sandoval County, NM

Thu, Feb 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has determined that land located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is suitable for direct sale to Victor and Consuelo Velarde under authority of Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2750, 43 U.S.C. 1713), at not less than the estimated fair market value of $3,500. The land will not be offered for sale until at least 60 days after the date of this notice. This parcel is located in a disposal area as cited in the Rio Puerco Resource Management Plan, October 1992 Update.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases NDM 94955, NDM 97028 and NDM 97029

Thu, Feb 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Per 30 U.S.C. 188(d), Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation timely filed petitions for reinstatement of oil and gas leases NDM 94955, NDM 97028 and NDM 97029, Billings and McKenzie Counties, North Dakota. The lessee paid the required rentals accruing from the date of termination.

No leases were issued that affect these lands. The lessee agrees to new lease terms for rentals and royalties of $10 per acre and 16\2/3\ percent or 4 percentages above the existing competitive royalty rate. The lessee paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of each lease and $163 cost for publishing this Notice.

The lessee met the requirements for reinstatement of the leases per Sec. 31 (d) and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188). We are proposing to reinstate the leases, effective the date of termination subject to:

The original terms and conditions of the leases;

The increased rental of $10 per acre;

The increased royalty of 16\2/3\ percent or 4 pe

Minerals Management: Adjustment of Cost Recovery Fees

Fri, Feb 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In rule document E822255 beginning on page 54717 in the issue of Tuesday, September 23, 2008 make the following correction:

Sec. 3000.12 [Corrected]

On page 54720, in Sec. 3000.12(a), in the third column, in the FY 2009 Processing and Filing Fee Table, in the second column, in the 18th entry, ``10'' should read ``105''.
[FR Doc. Z822255 Filed 21209; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Notice of Temporary Vehicle Closure and Restrictions for the Robledo Mountains Off-Highway Vehicle Trails During the

Thu, Feb 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice informs the public that the Las Cruces Four-Wheel Drive Club is permitted exclusive use of the Robledo Mountains Off Highway Vehicle Trails for the 2009 Chili Challenge extreme off road event. The Robledo Mountains OffHighway Vehicle Trails will be closed to all vehicles not registered with the Las Cruces FourWheel Drive Club for the Chili Challenge. This restriction is
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necessary to ensure public safety and to avoid potential user conflicts during this authorized event. The 2009 Chili Challenge was analyzed in environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact NM030 2008095.

The Robledo Mountain OffHighway Vehicle Trails are located within public land under BLM administrative jurisdiction in T. 21 S., R 1 E., S. 6, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and T. 22S, R. 1 W., S. 1, 2, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 (USGS Picacho Mountain, Las Cruces, Leasburg), Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Maps showing the location of the Robledo Mountains OffHighway Vehicle Trails are available upo

Public Land Order No. 7723; Partial Revocation of Lighthouse Withdrawals Created by Two Executive Orders and Transfer of

Wed, Feb 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management published a document in the Federal Register of January 2, 2009, which had an incomplete DATES caption.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Feb 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Dinyea Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Stevens Village, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska

T. 16 N., R. 5 W.,

Sec. 24, those lands formerly within Native allotment F026097.

Containing approximately 68 acres.
T. 15 N., R. 8 W.,

Secs. 1, 6, and 12;

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 2,837 acres.
T. 14 N., R. 9 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2.

Containing approximately 1,195 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 9 W.,

Secs. 15 to 20;

Secs. 22 and 23;

Secs. 25, 26, and 27;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 7,796 acres.

Aggregating approximately 11,896 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited, when the surface estate is conveyed to Dinyea Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks

[OR-61509; LLOR014000 L58740000 EU0000 LXSS056H0000; OR-60795; LLOR014000 L58740000 EU0000 LXSS057H0000; OR-62015;

Tue, Feb 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the sale of four parcels of public land totaling 242.60 acres in Klamath County, Oregon, by modified competitive and direct sale procedures and at not less than appraised market value. The parcels proposed for sale were identified as suitable for disposal in the Klamath Falls Resource Area Resource Management Plan dated June 2, 1995, and as replaced by the revised Klamath Falls Resource Area Resource Management Plan, dated December 30, 2008.

Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting

Tue, Feb 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, freeroaming horses and burros on the Nation's public lands.

Notice of Public Meetings for the Steens Mountain Advisory Council

Mon, Feb 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Steens Mountain Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Fri, Jan 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation for Noncompetitive oil and gas lease WYW158866 for land in Uinta County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Correction to Notice of Intent To Prepare an Amendment to the Mimbres Resource Management Plan (RMPA), and Associated

Tue, Jan 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to the Notice of Intent published in the Federal Register [73 FR No. 240, pages 7576475765] on Friday, December 12, 2008, under the DATES and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Jan 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Calista Corporation for lands located in the vicinity of Platinum, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Thu, Jan 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease COC69437 from Westcliff Resources, LLC, for lands in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Thu, Jan 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease COC66236 from Red Willow Production, LLC., for lands in Jackson County, Colorado. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Thu, Jan 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease COC69412 from the following companies: (1) Whiting Oil & Gas Corp.,
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(2) Williams Prod Ryan Gulch, LLC, for lands in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Nunapitchuk Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Nunapitchuk, Alaska, and are located in:
Lot 4, U.S. Survey No. 10374

Containing 4.79 acres.
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 10 N., R. 73 W.,

Sec. 19;

Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,186 acres.
T. 10 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2.

Containing approximately 668 acres.
T. 10 N., R. 75 W.,

Secs. 1 and 12.

Containing approximately 631 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 75 W.,

Secs. 5, 7, 8, 17, and 18.

Containing approximately 1,834 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 76 W.,

Secs. 28 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,767 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 76 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,100 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 78 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 10 to 15, inclusive;

Secs. 22 to 27, incl

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Red Cliff Coal Mine and

Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, Lakewood, Colorado, hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Maximum Economic Recovery (MER) and Fair Market Value (FMV) of Federal
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coal to be offered. An application for coal lease was filed by CAM Colorado, LLC (CAM) on September 12, 2006. As a result, the BLM offers for competitive lease 14,466 acres of Federal coal in Garfield County, Colorado.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the BLM has prepared a DEIS for the proposed Red Cliff Mine, located near Loma, Colorado. The DEIS responds to RightofWay (ROW) Applications for a railroad spur and associated mine facilities on Federal Lands, and an electrical transmission line. In addition, a Federal Coal Lease by Application (LBA) was submitted by CAMColorado, on September 12, 2006. The BLM is p

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Montana

Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order (PLO) No. 6912 for an additional 20year term. The PLO withdrew approximately 490 acres of reserved public minerals from location or entry under the United States mining laws for the BLM to protect the archaeological, historical, educational, interpretive, and recreational integrity of the Mount Haggin Prehistoric Quarry Site in Deer Lodge County. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public meeting.

Public Land Order No. 7727; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6706, Alaska

Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This order extends a withdrawal created by Public Land Order No. 6706 for an additional 20year period. This extension is necessary to continue protection of the United States Air Force Indian Mountain Research Site in Alaska.

Notice of Realty Action; Proposed Sale of Public Land, Idaho

Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Two parcels of public land totaling 19.44 acres in Blaine County, Idaho, are being considered for direct sale, under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), at no less than the appraised fair market value.

Notice of Realty Action; Proposed Sale of Public Land, Idaho

Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

A parcel of public land totaling 17 acres in Blaine County, Idaho, is being considered for direct sale, under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), at no less than the appraised fair market value.

Call for Nomination To Fill Vacancy on BLM Boise District Resource Advisory Council

Thu, Jan 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations to fill one position in Category Three, (Elected Official), for Idaho's Boise District Resource Advisory Council. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1730) directs the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA directs the Secretary to select 10 to 15 member citizenbased advisory councils, which are consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). RACs are found at 43 CFR part 1784.

Potential for Oil Shale Development; Call for Nominations--Oil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, and

Thu, Jan 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM solicits the nomination of parcels to be leased for R, D, and D of oil shale recovery technologies in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Jan 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Bean Ridge Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 N., R. 14 W.,

Tract R;

Secs. 34, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 1,486 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 14 W.,

Secs. 28 and 33.

Containing approximately 1,264 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 14 W.,

Secs. 11 and 12;

Secs. 14 and 15;

Sec. 21.

Containing approximately 3,200 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 16 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 11 and 12.

Containing approximately 2,519 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 17 W.,

Sec. 25, lot 2;

Sec. 26, lot 2;

Sec. 33, lots 2 and 3;

Sec. 34, lots 1, 3, and 4;

Sec. 35.

Containing approximately 1,249 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 14 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3.

Containing approximately 1,221 acres.

Aggregating approximately 10,938 acres.

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming

Tue, Jan 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has filed the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the dates indicated.

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Resource

Fri, Jan 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument located in the Lewistown Field Office, Montana. The Montana State Director signed the ROD, which constitutes the final decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Supplement to the Montana Statewide Oil and Gas

Wed, Jan 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

By Order of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, dated April 5, 2005, and pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared the Record of Decision (ROD) approving BLM's 2008 Final Supplement to the Montana Statewide Oil and Gas Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans (RMP) (Final SEIS/Amendment).

Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Wed, Jan 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.23(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Abraxas Petroleum Corp. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW143474 for land in Converse County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale

Wed, Jan 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is amending its regulations in 43 CFR part 3500 for leasing of solid minerals other than coal and oil shale to distinguish fringe acreage lease requirements from lease modification requirements, and to describe acceptable justifications for a lease modification. The final rule also identifies changes in the associated procedural requirements and updates the filing fees. The final changes are based on statutory authorities, which authorize the BLM to issue regulations for leasing of minerals and to charge for administrative processing costs, and on policy guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) requiring the BLM to charge these fees.
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Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands to Motorized Vehicle Travel

Tue, Jan 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that effective immediately, certain public lands in Fremont County, Colorado, are temporarily closed to all types of motorized travel. The purpose of this closure is to prevent the development of unauthorized usercreated trails and damage to soils and vegetation, and to protect sensitive paleontological resources. Approximately 1,600 acres of public lands are affected by this closure. These lands will remain closed while travel management planning is completed in 2009. This closure is made under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Jan 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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 Russian Mission Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Russian Mission, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 18 N., R. 66 W.,

Secs. 5 and 6.

Containing approximately 1,052 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 66 W.,

Secs. 5, 8, 17, and 20;

Secs. 21, 28, 29, and 32;

Secs. 33 and 34.

Containing approximately 6,260 acres.
T. 18 N., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 1 to 5, inclusive;

Secs. 7 to 11, inclusive;

Secs. 14 to 18, inclusive;

Secs. 21, 22, 23, and 28.

Containing approximately 7,776 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 67 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2.

Containing approximately 1,143 acres.
T. 18 N., R. 68 W.,

Sec. 13.

Containing approximately 593 acres.

Aggregating approximately 16,824 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the sur

Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council Meetings, Nevada

Mon, Jan 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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) Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will hold three meetings in Nevada in fiscal year 2009. All meetings are open to the public.

Notice of Realty Action; R&PP Classification and Land Sale; Idaho

Mon, Jan 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Recreation and Public Purposes application for classification and sale of 400 acres of public land in
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Bannock County, Idaho. Bannock County proposes to purchase the public land to use for landfill purposes.

Notice of Availability of the Ely Energy Center Draft Environmental Impact Statement, White Pine County, NV

Fri, Jan 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for rightsofway applications for the Ely Energy Center (EEC), a coal fired electricity generating power plant and associated facilities north of Ely, Nevada, in White Pine County.

Public Land Order No. 7722; Revocation of Secretarial Order dated October 29, 1908, and Partial Revocation of Public

Fri, Jan 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This order revokes in its entirety a Secretarial Order insofar as it affects 135.20 acres of National Forest System land within the Kaniksu National Forest withdrawn from surface entry and mining and reserved for use of the Forest Service for the Ethel Ranger Station. This order partially revokes Public Land Order No. 1703 insofar as it affects a 0.64 acre parcel of National Forest System land reserved for use by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for flood control purposes in connection with the Albeni Falls Project. This order also opens 80.64 acres of the lands to surface entry. The remaining lands will remain closed to surface entry and mining due to an overlapping withdrawal.

Public Land Order No. 7723; Partial Revocation of Lighthouse Withdrawals Created by Two Executive Orders and Transfer

Fri, Jan 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This order partially revokes the withdrawals created by two Executive Orders insofar as they affect approximately 700 acres of public lands reserved for lighthouse purposes. This order also transfers administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the National Park Service to be managed as part of the Channel Islands National Park. The United States Coast Guard has determined the reservations are no longer needed.

Public Land Order No. 7721; Withdrawal of National Forest System Land for Water Canyon Recreation Area Expansion; New

Fri, Jan 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This order withdraws 65 acres of National Forest System land from location and entry under the United States mining laws for a period of 20 years on behalf of the Forest Service to protect the expansion to the Water Canyon Recreation Area. The land has been and will remain open to such forms of disposition as may by law be made of National Forest System land and to mineral leasing.

Public Land Order No. 7724; Withdrawal of Public Land for Customs and Border Protection; New Mexico

Fri, Jan 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This order withdraws 20 acres of public land from surface entry and mining for a period of 20 years and transfers administrative jurisdiction to the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection for their Deming Station Forward Operating Base.