Notice of Public Meeting Postponement, BLM Colorado Northwest Resource Advisory Council, 73815 [2015-29994]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Notices management issues associated with public land management in the Central California District. The Secretary appoints persons to the Central California RAC who are representatives of the various major citizen interests pertaining to land-use planning and management of the lands under BLM management in the Central California District. Each RAC member will be a person who, as a result of training and experience, has knowledge or special expertise which qualifies him or her to provide advice from among the categories of interest listed below. As appropriate, certain committee members may be appointed as Special Government Employees. Special Government Employees serve on the committee without compensation, and are subject to financial disclosure requirements in the Ethics in Government Act and 5 CFR part 2634. This notice, published pursuant to 43 CFR 1784.4–1, solicits public nominations to fill four positions on the committee. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to serve on the RAC. Individuals may nominate themselves for RAC membership. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Central California District Office, address listed above. Nominations packages must include a letter of nomination, a completed nomination form, letters of reference from the represented interest groups or organizations associated with the interests represented by the candidate, and any other information that speaks to the candidate’s qualifications. The four open member positions are: Category Two (one position)— Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations. Category Three (three positions)— Representatives of State, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a State agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-atlarge. The specific category the nominee would represent should be identified in the letter of nomination and in the nomination form. The BLM-California State Director and District Manager will review the nomination forms and letters VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Nov 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 of reference. The State Director shall confer with the Governor of the State of California on potential nominations, then will forward recommended nominations to the Secretary of the Interior, who has responsibility for making the appointments. Members will serve without monetary compensation, but will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses at current U.S. General Services Administration rates. The Committee will meet at least twice a year. Additional meetings may be called by the Designated Federal Officer. The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently federally registered lobbyists to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees or councils. Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–1. David Christy, District Public Affairs Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–30005 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–40–P 73815 The RAC meets in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), 5 U.S.C. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Greg Shoop, BLM Colorado Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 2015–29994 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCAD07000.L51010000. ER0000.LVRWB10B3860.XXX] Notice of Intent To Amend the Resource Management Plan for the California Desert Conservation Area and Prepare an Associated Environmental Assessment for the Plan Amendment and the Eagle Crest Pumped Storage Project, California DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Bureau of Land Management SUMMARY: AGENCY: [LLCON00000. L18200000.XX0000. LXSICADR0000] Notice of Public Meeting Postponement, BLM Colorado Northwest Resource Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting Postponement. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice in the Federal Register on January 16, 2015, notifying the public of meeting dates and locations for the BLM Colorado Northwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The BLM is postponing the December 3, 2015, meeting until further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Meyer, BLM Northwest Colorado District Manager, 2815 H Road, CO 81506, 970–244–3000; or Chris Joyner, Public Affairs Specialist, 2815 H Road, CO 81506, 970–244–3000. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District, Moreno Valley, California, intends to prepare a Resource Management Plan (RMP) amendment with an associated Environmental Assessment (EA) for both the plan amendment and the Eagle Crest Pumped Storage Project in the California Desert Conservation Area. By this notice the BLM is announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues for both proposals. DATES: This notice initiates the public scoping process for the Eagle Crest Pumped Storage Project plan amendment/EA. Comments on issues may be submitted in writing until December 28, 2015. The date(s) and location(s) of any scoping meetings will be announced at least 15 days in advance through local news media, newspapers and the BLM Web site at: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ palmsprings.html. In order to be included in the analysis, all comments must be received prior to the close of the 30-day scoping period. We will provide additional opportunities for public participation as appropriate. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on issues and planning criteria related to Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 73815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLCON00000. L18200000.XX0000. LXSICADR0000]


Notice of Public Meeting Postponement, BLM Colorado Northwest 
Resource Advisory Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting Postponement.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice in the 
Federal Register on January 16, 2015, notifying the public of meeting 
dates and locations for the BLM Colorado Northwest Resource Advisory 
Council (RAC). The BLM is postponing the December 3, 2015, meeting 
until further notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Meyer, BLM Northwest Colorado 
District Manager, 2815 H Road, CO 81506, 970-244-3000; or Chris Joyner, 
Public Affairs Specialist, 2815 H Road, CO 81506, 970-244-3000. Persons 
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the 
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact 
the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is 
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or 
question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during 
normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The RAC meets in accordance with the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), 5 U.S.C.

Greg Shoop,
BLM Colorado Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-29994 Filed 11-24-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P

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