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Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, Aug 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 Sun Cal Energy, Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW159734 for land in Sublette County, Wyoming. The petition was
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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

Thu, Aug 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 Sun Cal Energy, Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW159737 for land in Sublette 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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161799 for land in Carbon 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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161800 for land in Carbon 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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161801 for land in Carbon 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.

Emergency Exemption: Issuance of Permit for Endangered Species

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The following permit was issued.

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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161802 for land in Carbon 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.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161806 for land in Carbon 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.

Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Twelve National Wildlife Refuges, North Dakota

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce that our Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the twelve National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges) are available. The twelve Refuges are combined and evaluated as one group and program under the CCP. The twelve Refuges include Audubon, Chase Lake, Kellys Slough, Lake Alice, Lake Ilo, Lake Nettie, Lake Zahl, McLean, Shell Lake, Stump Lake, Stewart Lake, and White Lake all located throughout the State of North Dakota. This Draft CCP/EA describes how the Service intends to manage these Refuges for the next 15 years.

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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161810 for land in Carbon 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

Thu, Aug 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 Retamco Operating Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW161815 for land in Carbon 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.

Submission of Information Collection to OMB for Renewal

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is submitting the following collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for approval and renewal: Law and Order on Indian Reservations, which concerns marriage and dissolution of a marriage in a Court of Indian Offenses, OMB Control No. 10760094.

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

Thu, Aug 28 2008 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.

Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule prescribes final early-season frameworks from which the States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 200809 migratory bird hunting seasons. Early seasons are those that generally open prior to October 1, and include seasons in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the selection of hunting seasons by the States and Territories to further the annual establishment of the earlyseason migratory bird hunting regulations.

Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and the Aleutians East Borough for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals by harassment incidental to the Akutan Airport, AlaskaAirport Construction and Hovercraft Operation in Akutan and Unalaska, Alaska. In accordance with provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), as amended, we request comments on our proposed authorization for the applicant to incidentally take, by harassment, small numbers of northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) for a period of 1 year beginning in the first quarter of 2009. We anticipate no take by injury or death and include none in this proposed authorization, which would be for take by harassment only.

Agency Information Collection: Comment Request

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB a new information collection request (ICR) for review and approval. This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Meetings

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act that meetings of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be held to discuss the development of the Park's general management plan.

Dates and Locations: September 18, 2008, at the Strasburg Town Hall Council Chambers, 174 East King St., Strasburg, VA; December 18, 2008, at the Middletown Town Hall Council Chambers, 7875 Church St., Middletown, VA; March 19, 2009, at the Warren County Government Center, 220 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA; and June 18, 2009, at the Strasburg Town Hall.

All meetings will convene at 9 a.m. and are open to the public.

Utah Regulatory Program

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are approving, with certain exceptions, a proposed amendment to the Utah regulatory program (the ``Utah program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Utah proposed to revise provisions of the Utah Code Annotated pertaining to small operator assistance and permit applications. Utah intended to revise its program to be consistent with SMCRA and to make editorial changes.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 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 Pedro Bay Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Pedro Bay, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska

Lot 2, U.S. Survey No. 8200, Alaska.

Containing 159.99 acres, as shown on the plat of survey officially filed on September 15, 1987.

Lot 4, U.S. Survey No. 8200, Alaska.

Containing 159.96 acres, as shown on the plat of survey officially filed on September 15, 1987.
T. 3 S., R. 26 W.,

Sec. 31.

Containing approximately 629.16 acres.
T. 4 S., R. 27 W.,

Secs. 1, 11, and 15;

Secs. 20 and 21.

Containing approximately 3,078 acres.
T. 5 S., R. 27 W.,

Sec. 22.

Containing approximately 609.69 acres.
T. 4 S., R. 30 W.,

Secs. 15 and 16;

Secs. 19 to 24, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,046.44 acres.

Aggregating approximately 9,683.24 acres.

The subsurface e

National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Public Law 96-472, the National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council (NEPEC) will hold a meeting. The meeting location is the Hilton Palm Springs Resort, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 922626605. The Committee is comprised of members from academia and the Federal Government. The Committee shall advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on proposed earthquake predictions, on the completeness and scientific validity of the available data related to earthquake predictions, and on related matters as assigned by the Director.

The Council will receive a briefing on the Colaboratory for Study of Earthquake Predictability (CSEP), a report on a workshop on Episodic Tremor and Slip held last winter, and short reports and updates on several other topics. The Council will also discuss the potential need to provide advisory reports on short notice if natural observations suggest an increased earthquake risk, and the form and content of such reports.

Recreation and Public Purposes Act; Solid Waste Disposal

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) amends a procedural regulation pertaining to the issuance of patents for public lands leased on or before November 9, 1988, for solid waste disposal or related purposes. The existing regulation requires the express approval of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before the lessee may receive a patent to such lands. In 1992, when the regulation was promulgated, most of the BLM's employees with the necessary expertise were centralized in the BLM's headquarters in Washington, DC, and express approval by the Director was deemed necessary. This is no longer the case, since employees with the necessary expertise are now located in State Offices of the BLM. Consistent with Department of the Interior policy to delegate responsibility to the lowest appropriate organizational levels, this rule removes the requirement for express approval by the Director. As this administrative final rule amends an internal agency procedure, it is exempt from the usual r

Notice of Realty Action--Recreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) Act

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The following described public land is determined suitable for classification for leasing and subsequent conveyance to City of Farmington for the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq., and under Sec. 7 of the Taylor Grazing Act, 43 U.S.C. 315(f), and Executive Order No. 6910.
New Mexico Principal Meridian
T. 29 N., R. 12 W.,

Sec. 18: SW\1/4\SW\1/4\NE\1/4\.

The area described contains 10 acres more or less.

Comment Dates: Submit comments on or before October 10, 2008. Interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed leasing/ conveyance or classification of the lands to the Bureau of Land Management at the following address. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the Bureau of Land Management, Farmington District Manager, 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington, NM 87401, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, this realty

Mississippi Regulatory Program

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Mississippi regulatory program (Mississippi program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Mississippi proposes a revision to its regulations regarding valid existing rights as it pertains to designation of lands as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations. Mississippi intends to revise its program to be consistent with SMCRA.

This document gives the times and locations that the Mississippi program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection and the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the revisions to the amendment.

Montana Regulatory Program

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Montana regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``Montana program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (``SMCRA'' or ``the Act''). Montana proposes to clarify ambiguities.

This document gives the times and locations that the Montana program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San Diego thornmint) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 671 acres (ac) (272 hectares (ha)) of land in San Diego County, California, fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designation.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating revised critical habitat for the Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 18,293 acres (ac) (7,403 hectares (ha)) fall within the boundaries of the revised critical habitat designation for the Bay checkerspot butterfly. The revision to critical habitat is located in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California. This final revised designation therefore constitutes a reduction of 1,453 ac (588 ha) from our 19,746 ac (7,990 ha) proposed revised designation of critical habitat for the Bay checkerspot butterfly published on August 22, 2007.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), hereby remove the Virginia northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus), now more commonly known as the West Virginia northern flying squirrel (WVNFS), from the List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife due to recovery. This action is based on a review of the best available scientific and commercial data, which indicate that the subspecies is no longer endangered or threatened with extinction, or likely to become so within the foreseeable future. Habitat regeneration and recovery actions have resulted in a reduction in the threats, which has led to: (1) A significant increase in the number of known WVNFS captures and distinct capture locations; (2) verification of multiplegeneration reproduction and persistence throughout the range; (3) proven WVNFS resiliency; and (4) substantial improvement and continued expansion of suitable habitat rangewide.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period and the scheduling of public hearings on our October 10, 2007, proposed revision to critical habitat for the Peninsular bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In this document, we propose to add approximately 36,240 acres (ac) (14,667 hectares (ha)) to our proposed revision of critical habitat. We also announce the availability of the draft economic analysis (DEA) of the proposed revision to critical habitat and amended required determinations. We are reopening the comment period to allow all interested parties an opportunity to comment simultaneously on the proposed revisions to critical habitat, the associated DEA, and the amended required determinations section. Please do not resend comments that you submitted on the October 10, 2007, proposed rule. We considered those comments in our revisions to the proposed critical habitat that are se

Draft General Management Plan, Draft Environmental Impact

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c) the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Draft General Management Plan (GMP) for Fort Stanwix National Monument, located in the city of Rome, New York. Consistent with National Park Service rules, regulations, and policies, and the park's mission, the Draft GMP/EIS describes and analyzes two alternatives to guide the management and development of Fort Stanwix National Monument over the next 15 to 20 years. The alternatives incorporate various management prescriptions to ensure protection and enjoyment of the park's resources. The Draft GMP/EIS evaluates potential environmental consequences of implementing the alternatives. Impact topics include cultural and natural resources, visitor experience, park operations, and the socioeconomic environment.

NPS regional planning staff and staff at Fort Stanwix NM collaborated in the development of t

Agency Information Collection: Comment Request

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB a new Information Collection Request (ICR) for approval of the paperwork requirements for the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping ProgramEDMAP (NCGMPEDMAP). This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

Winter Use Plans, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Record of Decision Amendment-Sylvan Pass Management,

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision AmendmentSylvan Pass Management for the Winter Use Plans, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Wyoming. On July 16, 2008, the Director, Intermountain Region, approved the Record of Decision AmendmentSylvan Pass Management for the project.

On November 20, 2007, a Record of Decision was signed on the Winter Use Plans/Final Environmental Impact Statement for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. The November 20, 2007, Record of Decision (on page 6) addressed management of Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park, stating:
``This decision addresses Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone. For the winter season of 20072008 the pass will be managed continuing the combined program outlined in the 2004

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before August 9, 2008. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by September 9, 2008.
J. Paul Loether,
Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program.
ALASKA
Kenai Peninsula BoroughCensus Area
Soldotna Post Office, Corner of E. Corral St. and Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna, 08000904
GEORGIA
De Kalb County
Bond Family House, 1226 Rock

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

Mon, Aug 25 2008 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 Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

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

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A parcel of public land totaling 40 acres in Lincoln 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 Realty Action; Proposed Sale of Public Land, Idaho and Termination of a Multiple Use Classification on a

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Several parcels of public land totaling 262.21 acres in Minidoka County, Idaho, are being considered for direct sale under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), at no less than the appraised fair market value. This notice also terminates the Multiple Use Classification on a portion of these lands as this classification is no longer needed.

Electronic Payment of Fees for Outer Continental Shelf Activities

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule requires that all lessees, operators, permittees, and rightofway holders pay all fees for processing plans, applications, and permits electronically. This rule will aid industry in payment processing and reduce payment processing errors. This rule will improve MMS processing efficiency and facilitate the correction of industry payment errors. The MMS will not accept checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for payment of fees after the effective date of this final rule. The final rule also adjusts certain cost recovery fees for inflation.

Notice and Agenda for Meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the September 18, 2008, meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee (RPC). Agenda items for the meeting of the RPC will include remarks from the Director, MMS, and the Associate Director, Minerals Revenue Management (MRM); a status report on the Department of Interior's implementation of recommendations from the RPC Subcommittee on Royalty Management; and a presentation on the Royalty in Kind (RIK) Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report. The agenda also includes a briefing on a recent Office of Inspector General Evaluation of the RIK oil sales process; an update on the MRM Compliance Program; status reports on the rulemakings for Indian Oil Valuation and Advanced Royalty for Coal; and updates from the Oil and Gas Valuation, Oil and Gas Royalty Reporting, and RIK Subcommittees. The RPC membership includes representation from states, Indian Tribes, various mineral interests, the publicatlarge (with knowledge and interest in royalty issues), and other Federal departments.

Southern Delivery System Project, Colorado

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, is announcing the opportunity to provide additional comments on the water quality analysis portion of the Draft EIS. The original 60day comment period for the Draft EIS was scheduled to end on April 26, 2008 but was extended to June 13, 2008. Comments received during this period expressed a concern about the section addressing water quality analysis. In order to address these comments, an additional water quality analysis is being prepared for the Draft EIS. This analysis will augment and reinforce the existing analysis for the Draft EIS. Reclamation will continue to receive comments on the existing water quality portion of the Draft EIS while the additional analysis is performed.

Notice of Availability of the Kemmerer Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement,

Fri, Aug 22 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) with its cooperating agencies has prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement (PRMP/FEIS) for the Kemmerer Field Office planning area.

Migratory Bird Permits; Control of Muscovy Ducks, Revisions to the Waterfowl Permit Exceptions and Waterfowl Sale and

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose changes in the regulations governing control of introduced migratory birds. The muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) occurs naturally only in southern Texas. It has been introduced in other locations, where it is considered an invasive species that sometimes creates problems through competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease. We propose to revise 50 CFR part 21 to prohibit sale of muscovy ducks for hunting, and to allow their removal in locations in which the species does not occur naturally in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, and in U.S. territories and possessions. This will require a revision of Sec. 21.14 (permit exceptions for captivebred migratory waterfowl other than mallard ducks) and a revision of Sec. 21.25 (waterfowl sale and disposal permits), and the addition of Sec. 21.54, an order to allow control of muscovy ducks, their nests, and eggs. We also have rewritten the affected regulat

Migratory Bird Permits; Control of Purple Swamphens

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose changes in the regulations governing control of depredating or introduced migratory birds. The purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is not native to any State, and competes with native species. However, we have proposed to add it to the list of species protected under our Migratory Bird Treaty Act obligations because it does occur naturally in American Samoa. We propose to amend 50 CFR part 21 to allow removal of purple swamphens in the contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Issuance of Permits

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The following permits were issued.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service (NPS) invites public comments on a proposed new collection of information (1024xxxx).

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Betze Pit Expansion Project,

Fri, Aug 22 2008 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), Elko District Office has prepared a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to expand the Betze Pit at an open pit gold mine in Nevada; and by this Notice is announcing the opening of the comment period.

60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Availability of the Pinedale Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement,

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its cooperating agencies, have prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement (PRMP/FEIS) for the Pinedale Field Office.

Notice of Availability of Vernal Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact

Fri, Aug 22 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 Proposed Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement (PRMP/FEIS) for the Vernal Field Office.

Notice of Inventory Completion: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. The human remains were removed from an unknown location in Hawai`i.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Horner Collection, Oregon State University professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawai`i. The Alapa `I Hanapi, Hawai`i Island Burial Council, Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai`i Nei, Kauai[sol]Niihau Isl

Notice of Inventory Completion: McWane Science Center, Birmingham, AL

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the McWane Science Center, Birmingham, AL. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Yell County, AR.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the McWane Science Center's professional staff in consultation with

representatives of the Quapaw Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma.

In the early 1900s, human remain representing the minimum of

Notice of Inventory Completion: Museum of Anthropology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA; Correction

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the Museum of Anthropology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Grays Harbor County, WA. [[Page 49485]]

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Museum of Anthropology, Washington State University professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Confed

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Aug 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 NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Successor in Interest to Isingnakmeut Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Shungnak, Alaska, and are located in: Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 16 N., R. 7 E.,

Secs. 13 and 24.

Containing 1,280 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 8 E.,

Sec. 18.

Containing 592.20 acres.
T. 16 N., R. 9 E.,

Secs. 5, 6, 8, and 9;

Secs. 16, 21, 28, and 29.

Containing 5,027.98 acres.

Aggregating 6,900.18 acres.

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

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of Agriculture, San Juan National Forest, Durango, CO, and University

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the control of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, San Juan National Forest, Durango, CO, and in the possession of the University of Denver Department of Anthropology and Museum of Anthropology, Denver, CO. The human remains were removed from Dolores County, CO.

This notice corrects the Notice of Inventory Completion published by the University of Denver Department of Anthropology and Museum of Anthropology in the Federal Register of O

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Aug 21 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 Toghotthele Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Nenana, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 3 S., R. 9 W.,

Secs. 25 to 29, inclusive;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,400 acres.

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

Notice of Meeting for the Denali National Park and Preserve Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council Within the Alaska

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service (NPS) announces a meeting of the Denali National Park and Preserve Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss mitigation of impacts from aircraft overflights at Denali National Park and Preserve. This meeting is open to the public and will have time allocated for public testimony. The public is welcomed to present written or oral comments. The meeting will be recorded and a summary will be available upon request from the Superintendent for public inspection approximately six weeks after each meeting. The Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council is authorized to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Thu, Aug 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 The Kuskokwim Corporation, Successor in Interest to Stony River Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Stony River, Alaska, and are located in: T. 20 N., R. 41 W.,

Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive.

Containing 3,757.97 acres.
T. 20 N., R. 42 W.,

Secs. 25 and 35.

Containing 1,280 acres.

Total Aggregating 5,037.97 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 Drums.

Notice of Meetings for the National Park Service (NPS) Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) Program Within the

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The NPS announces the SRC meeting schedules for the following areas: Aniakchak National Monument, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, Lake Clark National Park, and WrangellSt. Elias National Park. The purpose of each meeting is to develop and continue work on NPS subsistence hunting program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. Each meeting is open to the public and will have time allocated for public testimony. The public is welcome to present written or oral comments to the SRC. Each meeting will be recorded and meeting minutes will be available upon request from each Superintendent for public inspection approximately six weeks after each meeting. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Pub. L. 96487, to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Cascade- Siskiyou National Monument Resource Management

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) policies, the BLM announces the availability of the ROD for the CascadeSiskiyou National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP) located in Jackson County in southwestern Oregon. The ROD serves as a final decision for the land use plan decisions described in the approved RMP and becomes effective on the date the ROD is signed.

Agency Information Collection: Comment Request

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Herring River Restoration, Environmental Impact Statement, Cape Cod National Seashore, MA

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Sec. 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), the National Park Service is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the Herring River Restoration Project, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts. This restoration project is being developed in partnership with the Town of Wellfleet and the Town of Truro, and in cooperation with Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Natural Resources Conservation Service. In addition to satisfying the requirements and intent of the NEPA, this Environmental Impact Statement will also be developed in compliance with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and thus will result in a combined Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR).

The purpose of this project and EIS/EIR is to provide for the restoration of over 1100 acres of saltmarsh and estuarine habitat in the Herring Ri

Notice of Intent to Repatriate a Cultural Item: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate a cultural item in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, that meets the definition of ``unassociated funerary object'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural item. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

The Museum of Oregon Country, Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the John B. Horner Museum of the Oregon Country in 1936, and became commonly known as the Horner Museum. The Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the Oregon State College in 1937, and became Oregon State University in 1962.

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, that meet the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

The 17 cultural items are 1 club, 1 beaded bottle, 9 utility baskets, 1 gobletshaped basket, 1 small bag, 1 mounted arrow point, 1 porcupine quill headband, 1 string of beads, and 1 beaded sash.

The Museum of Oregon Country, Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the John B. Horner Museum of

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, that meets the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' or ``sacred objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

The 19 cultural items are 18 unassociated funerary objects and 1 sacred object. The 18 unassociated funerary objects are 3 wedges, 1 club or pestle, 7 pestles, 1 pestle fragment, 1 copper pendant, 1 ground steatite tubular pipe, 1 mano, 2 mauls, and 1 unknown lithic item.

Odessa Subarea Special Study; Adams, Franklin, Grant, Lincoln and Walla Walla Counties, WA

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) proposes to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Odessa Subarea Special Study. The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is a joint lead with Reclamation in the preparation of this Environmental Impact Statement which will also be used to comply with requirements of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

The purpose of Reclamation's Odessa Subarea Special Study is to evaluate alternatives that would deliver project water from the Columbia Basin Project (CBP) to lands currently using groundwater for irrigation in the Odessa Ground Water Management Subarea. The Study is needed to fulfill the obligation Reclamation made in a Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Washington (State) and the Project irrigation districts in December 2004, which included cooperating on a study to explore opportunities for delivery of Columbi

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, that meets the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' and[sol]or ``objects of cultural patrimony'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

The 63 cultural items are 9 gaming balls, 2 pestles, 1 shot glass, 7 menhirs (monoliths), 1 bone paddle, 28 projectile points, 1 drill, 1 drill fragment, 2 knives, 6 beanshaped stones, 1 mortar, 1 net weight, 1 obsidian nodule, 1 mill stone, and 1 ham

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: McWane Science Center, Birmingham, AL

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the McWane Science Center, Birmingham, AL, that meet the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

In the early 1900s, cultural items were removed from the Carden Bottoms site (3YE14) in Yell County, AR. Between 1979 and 1985, G.E. Pilquist, a collector from Dardanelle, AR, donated the cultural items to the Red Mountain Museum, Birmingham, AL. In 1994, the Red Mountain Museum merged with the Discovery Place under

Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, Little Rock, AR

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, Little Rock, AR. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Poinsett County, AR.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department professional staff with assistance from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, and in consultation with representatives

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; South Dakota

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 3,968 acres of National Forest System land from the mining laws for 20 years to protect cultural resources, including rock art of great cultural, scientific, and public interest within Craven Canyon.

South Coast Conduit/Upper Reach Reliability Project, Santa Barbara County, CA

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Federal lead agency and the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB) is the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State lead agency. Together, these agencies have made available for public review and comment the draft EIS/EIR.

The South Coast Conduit (SCC)/Upper Reach Project involves installation of a second water pipeline for improving water supply reliability to Cachuma Project (CP) and State Water Project (SWP) customers on the south coast of Santa Barbara County. This draft EIS/ EIR addresses changes to the physical, natural, and human environment that would occur as a result of installing and operating the second pipeline.

Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG)

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 20 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 Iqfijouaq Company. The lands are in the vicinity of Eek, Alaska, and are located in:
Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 1 N., R. 72 W.,

Sec. 3.

Containing approximately 522 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 72 W.,

Secs. 6 and 7

Secs. 17 to 20, inclusive;

Secs. 28, 29, 33, and 34.

Containing approximately 5,286 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 73 W.,

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 1,237 acres.
T. 1 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 2, 3, 4, and 8;

Secs. 9 and 10;

Secs. 16 to 20, inclusive.

Containing approximately 5,719 acres.
T. 2 N., R. 74 W;

Secs. 34 and 35.

Containing approximately 1,064 acres.
T. 3 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 2 and 4;

Secs. 5 to 9, inclusive;

Sec. 16.

Containing approximately 4,512 acres.
T. 4 N., R. 74 W.,

Secs. 5 to 8, inclusive;

Sec. 15;

Secs. 17 to 20, inclusive;

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Wed, Aug 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 Alakanuk Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Alakanuk, Alaska, and are located in: Seward Meridian, Alaska
T. 29 N., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 8, 11, 18, and 19.

Containing approximately 4,155 acres.
T. 30 N., R. 80 W.,

Secs. 7 to 10, inclusive;

Secs. 13 to 17, inclusive;

Secs. 19 to 25, inclusive;

Sec. 35.

Containing approximately 8,679 acres.
T. 29 N., R. 81 W.,

Secs. 25 and 36.

Containing approximately 1,199 acres.
T. 28 N., R. 82 W.,

Secs. 1 to 4, inclusive;

Secs. 9, 16, and 21.

Containing approximately 3,967 acres.

Aggregating approximately 18,000 acres.

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

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Mountain States Transmission Intertie Project

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gives notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address potential effects of a proposed project by NorthWestern Energy to build and operate a new 500 kV electric transmission line requiring a special use permit, rightofway grant, and/or temporary use permit for
construction, operation, and maintenance of a 500kV electric transmission line and associated substation, including new access roads. The transmission line is known as the Mountain States Transmission Intertie (MSTI) Project. NorthWestern Energy's three project alternatives range from 390 to 430 miles in length, but additional alternatives or variations on alternatives may be developed through the environmental review process. Alternatives for the proposed transmission line would pass over private, state, and federally managed lands in Montana and Idaho. Federally managed lands include lands administered by the BLM, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Department of Agriculture (US

Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey

Wed, Aug 20 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.

Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92463) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (Pub. L. 94579), the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's Northeast California Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19, 2008, in the Conference Room of the BLM Alturas Field Office, 708 West 12th St., Alturas, California. The meeting location is changed from an earlier announced location of the BLM Surprise Field Office, 602 Cressler St., Cedarville, California.

Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Nine Wetland Management Districts, North Dakota

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce that our Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the nine Wetland Management Districts (Districts) is available. The nine Districts include Arrowwood, Audubon, Chase Lake, Crosby, Devils Lake, J. Clark Salyer, Kulm, Lostwood, and Valley City Districts, located throughout the State of North Dakota. This Draft CCP/EA describes how the Service intends to manage these Districts for the next 15 years.

Agency Information Collection: Comment Request

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB a new information collection request (ICR) for approval of the paperwork requirements for the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping ProgramEDMAP (NCGMPEDMAP). This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this collection.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Tue, Aug 19 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 Deering and Buckland, Alaska, and are located in:
Kateel River Meridian, Alaska
T. 6 N., R. 12 W.,

Secs. 1 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 22,613 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 18 W.,

Secs. 1 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 16, 17, and 18;

Secs. 23 to 26, inclusive;

Secs. 31, 32, 35, and 36.

Containing approximately 15,918 acres.
T. 6 N., R. 20 W.,

Secs. 2 to 5, inclusive;

Secs. 8 to 17, inclusive;

Secs. 20 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 19,810 acres.
T. 7 N., R. 21 W.,

Secs. 1 and 2;

Secs. 4 to 7, inclusive;

Secs. 11 to 15, inclusive;

Secs. 19 to 23, inclusive;

Secs. 26 to 34, inclusive.

Containing approximately 15,840 acres.

Aggregating

State of Arizona Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet on September 18, 2008, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the BLM National Training Center located at 9828 North 31st Avenue in Phoenix from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Morning agenda items include: Review and approval of the March 6, and June 19, 2008, meeting minutes for RAC and Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RRAC) business; BLM State Director's update on statewide issues; Update on Solar Energy RightsofWay Application and Processing; Presentation on OHV Ambassadors Program; RAC questions on BLM Field Managers Rangeland Resource Team proposals; and, reports by RAC working groups. A public comment period will be provided at 11:30 a.m. on September 18, 2008, for any interested publics who wish to address the Council on BLM programs and business.

Under the Federal L

Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Lands in Lincoln County, WY

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable for classification for lease and conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately 40.00 acres of public land in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The Town of Star Valley Ranch proposes to use the land for municipal and recreation purposes.

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Special Resource Study of the River Raisin Battlefield in Monroe, MI

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)), the National Park Service (NPS) is announcing its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Special Resource Study (SRS) of the River Raisin Battlefield. Public Law 109429, passed on December 20, 2006, directed the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an SRS of sites in Monroe County, Michigan, relating to the Battles of the River Raisin on January 18 and 22, 1813, and their aftermath.

To facilitate sound planning and environmental assessment, the NPS intends to gather information necessary for the preparation of an BIS and obtain suggestions and information from other Agencies and the public on the scope of issues to be addressed in the 515. Comments and participation in this scoping process are invited. Participation in the planning process will be encouraged and facilitated by various means, including newsletters and open house meetings. The NPS will conduct public

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Northern Snakehead Fish

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce our 90day finding on a petition to list the northern snakehead fish (Channa argus) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We find that the petition does not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that listing this species under the Act may be warranted. We will not initiate a status review in response to this petition and, consequently, will not consider the designation of critical habitat as petitioned.