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Notice of Availability of Approved Resource Management Plan Amendments/Record of Decision (ROD) for Oil Shale and Tar

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendments/ Record of Decision for Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resources to Address Land Use Allocations in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming (PRMP Amendments) and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (FPEIS).

Call for Nominations: North Slope Science Initiative, Science Technical Advisory Panel, Alaska

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a call for nominations to serve on the North Slope Science Initiative, Science Technical Advisory Panel in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.

Notice of Availability of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Designation of Energy

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Department of Energy (DOE) as colead agencies, and the U.S. Forest Service (FS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) of the Department of the Interior (DOI) as cooperating Federal Agencies (the Agencies) announce the availability of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Designation of Energy Corridors on Federal Land in the 11 Western States (Final PEIS) (DOE/EIS0386) that also proposes to amend 138 land use plans.

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe, the California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the State of Wyoming, and the Lincoln, Sweetwater, and Uinta counties and conservation districts in Wyoming are also cooperating agencies. The Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) are consulting agencies.

The Agencies prepared the Final PEIS pursuant to the National Env

Revision of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0189

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) to extend a currently approved collection to collect the information listed below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). We use the information we collect to issue rightsofway grants to use a specific piece of the public lands for certain projects, such as roads, pipelines, transmission lines, and communication sites. The BLM is seeking approval of the information collection on behalf of itself and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the New Comstock Wind Energy Project, Nevada

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District Office intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Great Basin Wind New Comstock Wind Energy Project proposal in Carson City, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties. This notice announces the beginning of the scoping process and solicits input on the identification of issues.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Tue, Nov 25 2008 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 COC68089 from the following companies: (1) Delta Petroleum Corp., (2) Gasconade Oil Co., (3) Helm Energy LLC, and (4) Riggs Oil and Gas Corp., for lands in San Miguel 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

Tue, Nov 25 2008 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 COC68150 from the following companies: (1) Delta Petroleum Corp., (2) Gasconade Oil Co., (3) Helm Energy, LLC, and (4) Riggs Oil and Gas Corp., for lands in San Miguel 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

Tue, Nov 25 2008 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 COC68149 from the following companies: (1) Delta Petroleum Corp., (2) Gasconade Oil Co., (3) Helm Energy, LLC, and (4) Riggs Oil and Gas Corp., for lands in San Miguel 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

Tue, Nov 25 2008 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 COC68148 from the following companies: (1) Delta Petroleum Corp., (2) Gasconade Oil Co., (3) Helm Energy, LLC, and (4) Riggs Oil and Gas Corp., for lands in San Miguel 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.

Public Land Order No. 7717; Partial Revocation of Secretarial Order Dated October 26, 1906; Colorado

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This order partially revokes a withdrawal insofar as it affects 160 acres of National Forest System land withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the public lands laws, including the mining laws and reserved for use by the Forest Service as the Coon Creek Ranger Station within the Grand Mesa National Forest. This order also opens the land to sale under the authority of Public Law 10763.

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Wyoming

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 40 acres of public land from surface entry and mining on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management to protect the Parting of the Ways Historic Site in Sweetwater County. This notice segregates the land 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 land will remain open to the mineral leasing laws.

Notice of Correction to Notice of Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale Offer, Colorado

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management published a Notice of Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale Offer in the Federal Register on October 31, 2008 [73 FR 64981]. The DATES section of this notice incorrectly listed January 14, 2008 instead of January 14, 2009. The lease sale will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Sealed bids must be received on or before 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

Extension of Approval of Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0034

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing approval to collect information from those person who wish to transfer interest in oil and gas or geothermal leases by assignment or record title or transfer operating rights (sublease) in oil and gas or geothermal leases under the terms of mineral leasing laws. The BLM uses Form 30003, Assignment of Record Title Interest in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources, and Form 30003a, Transfer of Operating Rights (sublease) in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources, to collect this information. This information allows the BLM to transfer interest in oil or gas or geothermal leases by assignment of record title or transfer operating rights (sublease) in oil or gas or geothermal leases under the regulations at 43 CFR subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216.

Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0185

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend existing approvals to collect certain information from lessees, operators, record title holders, operating rights owners, and the general public on oil and gas and operations on Federal lands.

Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0165

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing approval to collect information from individuals submitting nominations for significant caves under the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988 and to request confidential cave information. BLM needs the information to determine which caves we will list as significant and decide whether to grant access to confidential cave information.

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Monticello Field Office Approved Resource Management Plan

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM announces the availability of the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Record of Decision (ROD) for the Monticello Field Office located in Utah. The Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management signed the ROD on November 17, 2008, which constitutes the final decision of the Department of the Interior and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.

Notice of Correction to Notice of Availability of the Additional Air Quality Impact Assessment To Support the Little

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register [73 FR 60321] on October 10, 2008, that had incorrect information in the DATES section. The October 10, 2008, Notice of Availability incorrectly indicated that the BLM would receive written comments on the Additional Air Quality Impact Assessment within 45 days following the date the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published their Notice of Availability in the Federal Register. The EPA was not required, nor did it intend to publish such a notice of availability. Therefore, the BLM is publishing this notice of correction to clarify that the BLM will receive written comments on the Additional Air Quality Impact Assessment within 45 days following the date that this notice of correction publishes in the Federal Register.

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Newmont Mining Corporation Proposed Emigrant

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and 43 CFR Part 3809, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko Field Office has prepared with the assistance of a third party contractor, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Newmont Mining Corporation's proposed Emigrant Project Plan of Operations. The project area is located in Elko County about ten miles south of Carlin, Nevada. The DEIS analyzes potential environmental impacts that could result from the open pit mine project during the projected 10year operating period. This is the second DEIS issued for this project. The original DEIS was issued March 25, 2005.

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

Wed, Nov 19 2008 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 LAES 51206 from Rhumba Operating, LLC for lands in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

Tue, Nov 18 2008 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 MSES 51187 from Denbury Onshore, LLC for lands in the DeSoto National Forest, in Perry County, Mississippi. 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, Nov 14 2008 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 NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. for lands located in the vicinity of Buckland and Noatak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Arctic Sounder.

Notice of Intent To Revise a Resource Management Plan for the Buffalo Field Office, Wyoming, and Prepare an

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Office, Buffalo, Wyoming, intends to revise a Resource Management Plan (RMP) and prepare an associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Buffalo Field Office and by this notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping process and soliciting input on the identification of issues, proposed planning criteria, and calling for resource information. The RMP will replace the existing Buffalo Resource Management Plan of 1985.

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Bay Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved RMP for the Bay planning area, located in southwest Alaska. The State Director signed the ROD on November 4, 2008. This constitutes the final decision of the BLM and makes the approved RMP effective immediately.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Thu, Nov 13 2008 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 COC71373 from Bill Barrett Corp., for lands in Montrose 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, Nov 13 2008 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 COC70104 from Bill Barrett Corp., for lands in Montrose 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, Nov 13 2008 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 COC70105 from Bill Barrett Corp., for lands in Montrose County, Colorado. The petition was filed on time and was
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accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice of Realty Action: Non-Competitive Sale of Reversionary Interest, Portion of Recreation and Public Purposes

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management has examined and found suitable for direct sale under section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Public Law 94579, as amended; 43 CFR 2711.3 3), 4,519.35 sq. feet of public land located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Eastern San Diego County Resource Management Plan/Environmental

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD)/Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Eastern San Diego County. The California State Director signed the ROD on October 10, 2008, which constitutes the final decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.

Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Proposed

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with the City of Palm Springs, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/ EIR) for the proposed Mountain View IV Wind Energy Project and by this notice is announcing the availability of the document. The BLM is the lead Federal agency for the preparation of this EIS and the City of Palm Springs is the lead State of California agency for the preparation of this EIR.

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Revision of the Resource Management Plans

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an amended notice for Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) No. 20080416, Final EIS, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon (OR), Western Oregon BLM Districts of Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Coos Bay, and Medford Districts, and the Klamath Falls Resource Area of the Lakeview District, Revision of the Resource Management Plans (RMP), Implementation, OR, which originally published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2008 [73 FR 61905]. This amended notice reflects a decision by the BLM to offer a protest period on the proposed revision of the Western Oregon RMPs. Any person who participated in the planning process and has an interest which is or may be adversely affected by the approval of the proposed RMPs may protest such approval. A protest period is not a comment period. A valid protest addresses only those issues which were submitted for the record during the planning process and contains a concise statement explaining why the decision to adopt the proposed plan would violate an appli

Notice of Availability of the Final Supplement to the Montana Statewide Oil and Gas Environmental Impact Statement

Fri, Nov 7 2008 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 a Final Supplement to the Montana Statewide Oil and Gas Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Amendment (Proposed SEIS/Amendment) of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans (RMPs).

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 6 2008 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 Baanoyeel kon Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Rampart, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 10 N., R. 11 W.,

Secs. 3 and 32.

Containing 1,193.32 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 12 W.,

Secs. 5, 8, 17, and 20;

Secs. 29, and 32.

Containing 3,840 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 12 W.,

Secs. 20, 28, 29, and 33.

Containing 2,560 acres.
T. 8 N., R. 15 W.,

Sec. 32.

Containing 388.20 acres.

Aggregating 7,981.52 acres.

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

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 6 2008 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 Belkofski Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Belkofski, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 58 S., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 30 and 31.

Containing approximately 324 acres.
T. 59 S., R. 81 W.,

Sec. 6.

Containing approximately 74 acres.
T. 59 S., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 5, 6, 7 and 8;

Secs. 17, 18, and 20.

Containing 3,287.91 acres.
T. 57 S., R. 83 W.,

Sec. 32.

Containing 50.94 acres.
T. 58 S., R. 83 W.,

Sec. 20;

Secs. 21, 22 and 23;

Secs. 26 to 30, inclusive;

Sec. 35.

Containing 3,432.27 acres.
T. 59 S., R. 83 W.,

Secs. 12, 19, and 30.

Containing 424.40 acres.
T. 57 S., R. 84 W.,

Sec. 1.

Containing approximately 640 acres.

Aggregating approximately 8,234 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to The Aleut Corpo

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Nov 6 2008 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 Tanadgusix Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Unalaska and Umnak Islands, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 73 S., R. 121 W.,

Secs. 25 and 36.

Containing approximately 1,280 acres.
T. 78 S., R. 126 W.,

Sec. 31.

Containing approximately 247 acres.
T. 79 S., R. 126 W.,

Secs. 2, 3, 10, and 11;

Secs. 14, 15, 23, and 24;

Secs. 25, 26, 34, and 35.

Containing approximately 7,606 acres.
T. 80 S., R. 126 W.,

Sec. 2.

Containing approximately 307 acres.
T. 78 S., R. 127 W.,

Secs. 25, 26, 33, and 34;

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 1,464 acres.
T. 78 S., R. 131 W.,

Secs. 18, 19, and 20;

Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,408 acres.
T. 79 S., R. 131 W.,

Secs. 6, 7, and 18.

Containing approximately 1,879 a

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Nov 5 2008 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 Chinuruk Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Nightmute, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 5 N., R. 87 W.,

Secs. 3 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 15 to 22, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,802 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 87 W.,

Secs. 29 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,073 acres.

Aggregating approximately 12,875 acres.

These lands lie entirely within Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range, established January 20, 1969. The subsurface estate will be reserved to the United States in the conveyance to Chinuruk Incorporated. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Tundra Drums.

Opening of Public Land; Montana

Tue, Nov 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice opens 9.92 acres of land to appropriation under the public land laws. The land is no longer needed by the Bureau of Reclamation and was determined suitable for return to the public domain.

Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council: Meeting

Tue, Nov 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the following advisory committee meeting:

Name: Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (SEORAC).

Time and Date: 1 p.m. November 13, 2008; 8 a.m. November 14, 2008.

Place: Lakeview District Office, 1301 South G Street, Lakeview, Oregon 97630.

Status: Open to the public.

Summary: The SEORAC will be briefed on BLM's wild horse and burro program, BLM's sagebrush habitat treatments and the current status of the Oregon Explorer grant. Council members will also provide orientation to new members, conduct chair elections, establish their 2009 annual work plan and meeting schedule, receive information from designated federal officials, give constituent updates, implement a subgroup establishment process, present active subgroup reports and identify agenda items for the next meeting. Any other matters that may reasonably come before the SEORAC may also be add

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Nov 3 2008 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, Alaska, and are located in: Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 18 N., R. 5 E.,

Secs. 10, 13, 14, and 15.

Containing 2,144.88 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 6 E.,

Secs. 17 and 18.

Containing 1,231.43 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 6 E.,

Secs. 28 and 33.

Containing 1,280 acres.

Aggregating 4,656.31 acres.

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

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

Mon, Nov 3 2008 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 COC70015 from Nobel Energy, Inc., for lands in Garfield 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

Mon, Nov 3 2008 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 COC70014 from Nobel Energy, Inc., for lands in Garfield 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 Realty Action; Proposed Direct Sale of Public Lands in Sublette County, WY

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A parcel of public land totaling 29.42 acres in Sublette County, Wyoming, is being considered for direct sale to Magagna Bros., Inc. under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) and implementing regulations contained in 43 CFR 2711.3 3(5), at no less than appraised fair market value. A direct sale of these public lands would resolve an inadvertent unauthorized use or occupancy of the lands.

Notice of Realty Action; Proposed Sale of Public Land, New Mexico

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A parcel of public land in Grant County, New Mexico, is being considered for 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 Availability of Draft John Day Basin Resource Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement,

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Draft Resource Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS) for the John Day Basin planning area and by this notice is announcing the opening of the comment period.

Notice of Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale Offer, Colorado

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, will offer certain coal resources describe below as Federal coal lease application (LBA) COC72980 in Routt County, Colorado, for competitive sale by sealed bid, in accordance with the provisions for competitive lease sales in 43 CFR 3422.2(a), and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.).

Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the 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 Realty Action; Land Use Authorization for Public Lands in Fremont and Chaffee Counties, CO

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Christo and Jeanne Claude Over the River Corporation (OTR Corp.) has submitted a written proposal for a land use authorization to construct and display a temporary work of art titled Over the River\TM\, pursuant to Section 302 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732), using noncompetitive permit procedures as provided in regulations at 43 CFR 2920. Interested parties may submit comments to the BLM at the address stated below with respect to:
(1) The decision of the BLM regarding the potential availability of the lands described herein, and
(2) The decision of the BLM to entertain an application from OTR Corp. for a noncompetitive land use permit.

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Kanab, Moab, Price, Richfield, and Vernal Approved Resource

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM announces the availability of the Approved Resource Management Plans (RMPs)/Records of Decision (RODs) for the Kanab, Moab, Price, Richfield, and Vernal Field Offices located in Utah. The Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management signed the RODs for the Kanab, Moab, Price, Richfield, and Vernal planning areas on October 31, 2008, which constitute the final decisions of the Department of the Interior and makes the Approved RMPs effective immediately.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Oct 30 2008 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 Kugkaktlik Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Kipnuk, Alaska, and are located in:
Lots 6, 8, and 10, U.S. Survey No. 11316, Alaska.

Containing 73.63 acres.
Lot 8, U.S. Survey No. 11340, Alaska.

Containing 7.90 acres.
Lots 5 and 6, U.S. Survey No. 11368, Alaska.

Containing 3.30 acres.
Lots 12, 13, and 14, U.S. Survey No. 11387, Alaska.

Containing 67.79 acres.
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 S., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 23 to 27, inclusive;

Secs. 33 and 34.

Containing approximately 3,913 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 3 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 16, 17, and 18.

Containing approximately 5,789 acres.
T. 3 S., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 16,275 acres.
T. 4 S., R. 84 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 9 to 16, inclusi

Recreation & Public Purposes Act Classification; Utah

Wed, Oct 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has determined that public lands in Tooele County, Utah have been examined and found suitable for classification for conveyance to the City of Wendover, Utah under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869).

Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification; Utah

Wed, Oct 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has determined that certain public lands located in Kane County, Utah, are suitable for classification for conveyance to the Western Kane County Special Services District under the authority of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, June 14, 1926, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869). [[Page 64365]]

Meeting Notice for the John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council

Tue, Oct 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2008, in Pendleton, Oregon.

The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2008. The meeting will take place at the Oxford Suites, 2400 SW Court, Pendleton, OR from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. The meeting may include such topics as John Day Resource Management Plan, Wallowa Whitman Weed Management, Climate Change, Forest and BLM Resource Management Planning, Restoration of the Lower Snake River, Transportation Planning, and other matters as may reasonably come before the council.

The meeting is open to the public. Public comment is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Pacific Time) December 2, 2008. For a copy of the information to be distributed to the Council members, please submit a written request to the Vale District Office 10 days prior to the meeting.

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

Tue, Oct 28 2008 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 Delta Petroleum Corporation for competitive oil and gas lease WYW160085 for land in Natrona 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, Oct 28 2008 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 Delta Petroleum Corporation for competitive oil and gas lease WYW157568 for land in Fremont 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, Oct 28 2008 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 Delta Petroleum Corporation and Kerr McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP for competitive oil and gas lease WYW152696 for land in Fremont 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

Mon, Oct 27 2008 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 NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Noatak and Selawik, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 16 N., R. 7 W.,

Secs. 18, 19, 30, and 31.

Containing approximately 2,347 acres.
T. 25 N., R. 20 W.,

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 23, 24, and 26.

Containing approximately 4,340 acres.
T. 27 N., R. 20 W.,

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,560 acres.

Aggregating approximately 9,247 acres.

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

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Oct 27 2008 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 Tanacross, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Tanacross, Alaska, and are located in:
Copper River Meridian, Alaska

T. 20 N., R. 11 E.,

Tract A, that portion more particularly described as (protracted)

Sec. 24.

Containing approximately 640 acres.

T. 20 N., R. 12 E.,

Tract A, those portions more particularly described as (protracted)

Secs. 3, 4, and 5;

Secs. 7 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 17, 18, and 19;

Sec. 30.

Containing approximately 6,880 acres.

Aggregating approximately 7,520 acres.

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

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Alaska

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Alaska.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 202 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations implementing NEPA (40 CFR 1500 1508), and applicable agency guidance, a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) has been prepared on the leasing of geothermal resources in 11 Western United States (U.S.) and Alaska. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (FS) are colead agencies for the PEIS. The Department of Energy (DOE) participated as a core team member. The PEIS has been developed, in part, to support the amendment of 122 resource management plans (RMP) covering public lands managed by the BLM under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA).

In accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 10958, August 8, 2005), the goal of the proposed action is to make geothermal leasing decisions on pending lease applicati

Filing of Plats of Survey; Nevada

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and interested State and local government officials of the filing of Plats of Survey in Nevada.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Oct 22 2008 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 Northway Natives, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Northway, Alaska, and are located in: Copper River Meridian, Alaska
T. 14 N., R. 20 E.,

Secs. 3, 10, 14, and 15;

Secs. 23, 24, and 25.

Containing approximately 4,480 acres.

T. 16 N., R. 17 E.,

Sec. 4, excluding Veteran Native Allotment Application F93244A;

Secs. 5 and 9;

Sec. 15.

Containing approximately 2,276 acres.

Aggregating approximately 6,756 acres.

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

[CACA-47658, CA-670-5101 ER B204)

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), together with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Impact Statement (FEIR/EIS) and Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment for the Sunrise Powerlink Project proposed by San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E).

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; New Mexico

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The plats of survey described below are scheduled to be officially filed in the New Mexico State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Santa Fe, New Mexico, (30) thirty calendar days from the date of this publication.

Indian Meridian, Oklahoma

T. 27 N., R. 19 E., approved June 19, 2008, for Group 164 OK; of the dependent resurvey of the south boundary and subdivisional lines and subdivision of section 35.

T. 16 N., R. 24 E., approved June 27, 2008, for Group 161 OK; of the dependent resurvey of the south boundary and subdivisional lines and subdivision of section 34.

T. 16 N., R. 12 W., approved January 16, 2008, for Group 155 OK; of the dependent resurvey of the subdivisional lines, and the 1873 meanders of the North Fork of the Canadian River in section 15 and subdivision of section 15.

Supplemental Plat, in 8 sheets, for T. 10 N., R. 26 E., Indian Meridian, OK., of Indian claims along the Arkansas River.

New Mexico Principal Meridian, New Mexico

T. 19 N., R. 12 E., approved Jul

Notice of Proposed Supplementary Rules for Motorized Dispersed Camping at the Sand Spring and Dry Lake Bed Sites

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing supplementary rules for motorized camping at two undeveloped sites within the Moquith Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The proposed supplementary rules would help protect public health, and maintain Wilderness Study Area values and public land recreation opportunities in the area.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Oct 21 2008 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 Chinuruk Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Umkumiute, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 N., R. 89 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 11 to 15, inclusive;

Sec. 22.

Containing approximately 5,120 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 89 W.,

Sec. 36.

Containing approximately 640 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 90 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 12.

Containing approximately 1,609 acres.

Total aggregate of approximately 7,369 acres.

A portion of the subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Chinuruk Incorporated. The remaining lands lie within Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range, established January 20, 1969. The subsurface estate in the refuge lands will be reserved to the United States at the time of conveyance. Notice of the d

Extension of Call for Nominations for the Bureau of Land Management's California Desert District Advisory Council

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management's California Desert District announces an extension of call for nominations from the public for five members of its Desert District Advisory Council to serve the 20092011 threeyear term.

The five positions to be filled include:
One renewable resources representative
One elected official
One transportation/RightsofWay
One renewable energy interests
One publicatlarge

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Mon, Oct 20 2008 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 Kasigluk Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Kasigluk, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 10 N., R. 75 W.,

Sec. 15.

Containing approximately 162 acres.
T. 11 N., 75 W.,

Secs. 19 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 32, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,164 acres.
T. 11 N., R. 76 W.,

Secs. 19 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 8,472 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 77 W.,

Secs. 5 and 6.

Containing approximately 970 acres.
T. 9 N., R. 77 W.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,808 acres.
T. 10 N., R. 77 W.,

Secs. 3 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 16 to 21, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 8,837 acres.
T. 11 N.

Filing of Plats of Survey: Oregon/Washington

Mon, Oct 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on June 18, 2008.
Willamette Meridian
Washington
T. 23 N., R. 13 W., accepted May 14, 2008.
Oregon

T. 2 S., R. 6 W., accepted May 21, 2008.

The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on August 19, 2008.
Willamette Meridian
Washington

T. 12 N., R. 19 E., accepted July 2, 2008.

The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on September 26, 2008.
Willamette Meridian
Washington
T. 33 N., R. 28 E., accepted August 18, 2008.
Oregon
T. 36 S., R. 5 W., accepted August 7, 2008.
T. 33 S., R. 2 E., accepted August 20, 2008.
T. 33 S., R. 1 E., accepted August 20, 2008.
T. 20 S., R. 6 W., accepted August 26, 2008.
T. 40 S., R. 7

Notice of Intent To Prepare Resource Management Plans and Associated Environmental Impact Statement, Initiate Public

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to prepare (1) a Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Cody Field Office and (2) a RMP for the Worland Field Office. These two actions will require a single Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These two RMPs and the associated EIS will be called the Bighorn Basin Resource Management Plan Revision Project. The resulting RMPs will replace the Washakie and Grass Creek RMPs, in Worland, and the Cody RMP. The BLM is also soliciting resource information for coal and other resources for the planning area.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/ Staff Assessment and Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), together with the California Energy Commission (Energy Commission), (hereinafter jointly referred to as the Agencies) intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/Staff Assessment (EIS/SA), and a Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment, for the Stirling Energy Systems (SES) Solar Two Project (Project), a Stirling engine systems solar dish project in Imperial County, California. SES is seeking approval to construct and operate an electrical generating facility with a nominal capacity of 750 megawatts (MW), using concentrated solar thermal power. The approximately 6,500 acres of land needed to develop the Project consists of approximately 6,140 acres of BLM administered public land and approximately 360 acres of privately owned land.

SES has submitted an application to the BLM requesting a righ

Notice of Availability and Notice of Hearing for the South Gillette Area Coal Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the South Gillette Area Coal project that contains four Federal Coal Lease By Applications (LBAs), and by this Notice is announcing a public hearing requesting comments on the DEIS, Maximum Economic Recovery (MER), and Fair Market Value (FMV) pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3425.4.

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Revision of the Resource Management Plans

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared six Resource Management Plans with a single associated Final Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/ FEIS) for the Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Coos Bay, and Medford Districts and the Klamath Falls Resource Area of the Lakeview District in western Oregon.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Oct 16 2008 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 Kivalina and Noatak, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 23 N., R. 19 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 19,050 acres.
T. 27 N., R. 19 W.,

Secs. 2 to 11, inclusive;

Secs. 15 to 22, inclusive;

Secs. 27 to 34, inclusive.

Containing approximately 16,430 acres.
T. 29 N., R. 27 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 21,629 acres.

Aggregating approximately 57,108 acres.

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

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Oct 16 2008 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 NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Katyaak Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Kiana, Alaska, and are located in: Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 20 N., R. 7 W.,

Secs. 25, 26 and 27;

Secs. 34, 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 3,834 acres.
T. 17 N., R. 8 W.,

Secs. 7, 8, and 9;

Secs. 16 and 17.

Containing approximately 3,190 acres.

Aggregating approximately 7,024 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. when the surface estate is conveyed to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Katyaak Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Arctic Sounder.

Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting

Thu, Oct 16 2008 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.

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

Thu, Oct 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing new supplementary rules for the Hot Well Dunes (HWD) Recreation Area, public lands managed by the Gila District and Safford Field Office in Graham County, Arizona. The rules relate to the health and safety of public land users and protection of natural resources. These supplementary rules will be enforced by BLM law enforcement rangers within the HWD Recreation Area.

Proposed 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 will be rescinded and replaced by these revised rules for the HWD Recreation Area.

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; California

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 550 acres of public land from surface entry and mining for reclamation purposes on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation. 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 mineral and geothermal leasing and mineral material sales.

Notice of Realty Action: Classification and Conveyance for Recreation and Public Purposes of Public Lands in Lander

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable for classification and conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately 80 acres of public land in Lander County, Nevada. Lander County proposes to use the land for a waste water treatment facility.

Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; Do[ntilde]a Ana County, NM.

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The BLM has examined and found suitable approximately 10 acres of public land in Do[ntilde]a Ana County, New Mexico for classification for lease
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or subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended (44 Stat. 741, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.) and section 212 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended. Do[ntilde]a Ana County proposes to use the land for the proposed Rodey Community Resource Center in Rodey, New Mexico.

Notice of Realty Action: Segregation of Public Land in Lander County, NV

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Two parcels of public land of approximately 878.34 acres in Lander County, Nevada are being considered for sale under the provisions of Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), at no less than the appraised fair market value. This notice is to segregate the lands being considered for sale for a period of up to two years.

[AA-11265, AA-9807, AA-9515, AA-9804, AA-9742, AA-9891, AA-9887, AA- 9672, AA-10191, AA-11366, AA-9650, AA-9649,

Wed, Oct 15 2008 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 Newtok and Chefornak, Alaska. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Anchorage Daily News.

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO), Colorado, is initiating a planning effort to prepare the Grand Junction RMP and associated EIS. The RMP will replace the existing 1987 Resource Management Plan.

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Coal-Fired Electric Power

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) has been prepared by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Ely Field Office for the White Pine Energy Station (WPES) and is now available. This document evaluates the environmental effects of constructing a coalfired electric power generating plant (up to 1,600 megawatts) and associated features on public lands in White Pine County, Nevada.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Oct 14 2008 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 NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Kivalina Sinuakmeut Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Kivalina, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 29 N., R. 24 W.,

Secs. 3 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 13 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 28 to 33, inclusive.

Containing approximately 14,663 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. when the surface estate is conveyed to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Kivalina Sinuakmeut Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Arctic Sounder.
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Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases WAOR58372 and WAOR58373; Washington

Tue, Oct 14 2008 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 Delta Petroleum Corporation for competitive oil and gas leases WAOR58372 and WAOR58373, for lands in Franklin County, Washington. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the leases terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases WAOR58397, WAOR58398, WAOR58399, and WAOR58400;

Tue, Oct 14 2008 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 Delta Petroleum Corporation for noncompetitive oil and gas leases WAOR58397, WAOR58398, WAOR58399, and WAOR58400, for lands in Franklin County, Washington. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the leases terminated under the law.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases WAOR61140 and WAOR61142; Washington

Tue, Oct 14 2008 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 Delta Petroleum Corporation for competitive oil and gas leases WAOR61140 and WAOR61142, for lands in Benton County, Washington. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the leases terminated under the law.

Correction to Notice of Realty Action--Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification, New Mexico

Tue, Oct 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In Federal Register [73 FR 50342] on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, make the following correction. Under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION heading, the legal description should read:
New Mexico Principal Meridian
T. 29 N., R. 12 W.,

Sec. 18, SW of lot 9.

Containing 10 acres, more or less.

Land Withdrawals; Removal of Regulations Covering Emergency Withdrawals

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would remove regulations that provide for emergency withdrawals. These regulations are redundant, since public lands can be protected without substantial delay via conventional withdrawal procedures, without recourse to the regulations providing for emergency withdrawals. Moreover, constitutional issues may arise whenever a Congressional committee directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to withdraw lands immediately.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Oct 10 2008 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 Kuskokwim Corporation, Successor in Interest to Lower Kalskag Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Lower Kalskag, Alaska, and are located in: Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 16 N., R. 60 W.,

Secs. 27 to 30, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,254 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 61 W.,

Secs. 25 to 29, inclusive.

Containing approximately 3,145 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 63 W.,
Secs. 8, 17, and 19.

Containing approximately 1,821 acres.
T. 14 N., R. 64 W.,

Secs. 1, 2, and 3;

Secs. 10 to 16, inclusive.

Containing approximately 4,949 acres.

Aggregating approximately 12,169 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to The Kuskokwim Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Tundra