Public Outreach Regarding Oil, Gas and Coal Data for Montana and Louisiana, 64501 [2016-22632]

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[FR Doc. 2016–22566 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [Docket No. ONRR–2012–0003; DS63602000 DR2000000.PX8000 167D0102R2] Public Outreach Regarding Oil, Gas and Coal Data for Montana and Louisiana Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces public outreach sessions/webinars regarding data that is available online about oil, gas, coal, and other mineral production and revenue in the states of Montana and Louisiana. The data is available through a data portal established by the U.S. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (USEITI) specifically to increase transparency of this information. The data portal is available at https://useiti.doi.gov/. DATES: The public outreach sessions/ webinars dates are: Session 1—Helena, Montana, October 5, 2016 Session 2—Browning, Montana, October 6, 2016 Session 3—Shreveport, Louisiana, October 19, 2016 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Session 1 will be held at the Montana State Capitol, 1306 E 6th Avenue, Room 172, Helena, Montana 59601, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. local time; Session 2 will be held at the Blackfeet ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs, (Bureau of Indian Affairs, 531 SE Boundary Street, Browning, MT 59417), 5:00–7:00 p.m. local time; and Session 3 will be at the Shreveport Convention Center, Red River Board Room, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. local time. Members of the public may attend in person or view documents and presentations under discussion via Live Meeting Net Conference at https:// www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/. If joining via Live Meeting Net Conference: Enter conference number PWXW9795965 and audience passcode 7741096, and listen to the proceedings at telephone number 1–888–455–2910 and international toll number 210–839– 8953 (passcode: 7741096). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith Wilson, USEITI Secretariat; 1849 C Street NW., MS 4211, Washington, DC 20240. You may also contact the USEITI Secretariat via email at useiti@ ios.doi.gov, by phone at 202–208–0272 or by fax at 202–513–0682. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of the Interior established the USEITI Advisory Committee (Committee) on July 26, 2012, to oversee the domestic implementation of this voluntary, global initiative designed to increase transparency and accountability in the governance of extractive industries revenue management. More information about the Committee, including its charter, and public meetings can be found at www.doi.gov/eiti/faca. The public outreach sessions/ webinars will provide the public awareness of EITI and its benefits, and demonstrate the interactive on-line annual USEITI Report. The USEITI Report can be found at https:// useiti.doi.gov/. This session will also provide an opportunity for public comment on the Annual USEITI Report. Background: In September 2011, President Barack Obama announced the United States’ commitment to participate in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Implementing EITI is a signature initiative of the U.S. National Action Plans for an Open Government Partnership. EITI offers a voluntary framework for companies and governments to publicly disclose in parallel the revenues paid and received for extraction of oil, gas, and minerals. The design of each framework is country-specific and is developed through a multi-year, consensus-based process by a multi-stakeholder group comprised of government, industry, and civil society representatives. President Obama named the Secretary of the PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64501 Interior the U.S. Senior Official responsible for implementing USEITI. The U.S. achieved Candidate Country status on March 14, 2014. USEITI published its First Annual Report on December 16, 2015. For further information on EITI, please visit the USEITI Web page at https://www.doi.gov/ EITI. Dated: September 9, 2016. Gregory Gould, Director, Office of Natural Resources Revenue. [FR Doc. 2016–22632 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4335–30–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNMP0000 L91410000.XP0000 16X] Notice of Public Meeting, Pecos District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Pecos District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

[Docket No. ONRR-2012-0003; DS63602000 DR2000000.PX8000 167D0102R2]


Public Outreach Regarding Oil, Gas and Coal Data for Montana and 
Louisiana

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces public outreach sessions/webinars 
regarding data that is available online about oil, gas, coal, and other 
mineral production and revenue in the states of Montana and Louisiana. 
The data is available through a data portal established by the U.S. 
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (USEITI) specifically to 
increase transparency of this information. The data portal is available 
at https://useiti.doi.gov/.

DATES: The public outreach sessions/webinars dates are:

Session 1--Helena, Montana, October 5, 2016
Session 2--Browning, Montana, October 6, 2016
Session 3--Shreveport, Louisiana, October 19, 2016


ADDRESSES:  Session 1 will be held at the Montana State Capitol, 1306 E 
6th Avenue, Room 172, Helena, Montana 59601, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. local 
time; Session 2 will be held at the Blackfeet Agency Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, (Bureau of Indian Affairs, 531 SE Boundary Street, Browning, 
MT 59417), 5:00-7:00 p.m. local time; and Session 3 will be at the 
Shreveport Convention Center, Red River Board Room, 400 Caddo Street, 
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. local time. Members of 
the public may attend in person or view documents and presentations 
under discussion via Live Meeting Net Conference at https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/. If joining via Live Meeting Net 
Conference: Enter conference number PWXW9795965 and audience passcode 
7741096, and listen to the proceedings at telephone number 1-888-455-
2910 and international toll number 210-839-8953 (passcode: 7741096).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith Wilson, USEITI Secretariat; 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4211, Washington, DC 20240. You may also contact 
the USEITI Secretariat via email at useiti@ios.doi.gov, by phone at 
202-208-0272 or by fax at 202-513-0682.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of the Interior 
established the USEITI Advisory Committee (Committee) on July 26, 2012, 
to oversee the domestic implementation of this voluntary, global 
initiative designed to increase transparency and accountability in the 
governance of extractive industries revenue management. More 
information about the Committee, including its charter, and public 
meetings can be found at www.doi.gov/eiti/faca.
    The public outreach sessions/webinars will provide the public 
awareness of EITI and its benefits, and demonstrate the interactive on-
line annual USEITI Report. The USEITI Report can be found at https://useiti.doi.gov/. This session will also provide an opportunity for 
public comment on the Annual USEITI Report.
    Background: In September 2011, President Barack Obama announced the 
United States' commitment to participate in the Extractive Industries 
Transparency Initiative. Implementing EITI is a signature initiative of 
the U.S. National Action Plans for an Open Government Partnership. EITI 
offers a voluntary framework for companies and governments to publicly 
disclose in parallel the revenues paid and received for extraction of 
oil, gas, and minerals. The design of each framework is country-
specific and is developed through a multi-year, consensus-based process 
by a multi-stakeholder group comprised of government, industry, and 
civil society representatives. President Obama named the Secretary of 
the Interior the U.S. Senior Official responsible for implementing 
USEITI. The U.S. achieved Candidate Country status on March 14, 2014. 
USEITI published its First Annual Report on December 16, 2015. For 
further information on EITI, please visit the USEITI Web page at https://www.doi.gov/EITI.

    Dated: September 9, 2016.
Gregory Gould,
Director, Office of Natural Resources Revenue.
[FR Doc. 2016-22632 Filed 9-19-16; 8:45 am]
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