Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting, 4412-4413 [2017-00657]
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Mineral Wash Canyon, then southeast
on the county-maintained road, through
the four-corners intersection to the
Midway (Pit) intersection. From there,
the course runs east on Transmission
Pass Road, through State Trust Land
located in Butler Valley, turning north
into Cunningham Wash to North Tank
then continues south to Transmission
Pass Road and east (reentering public
land) within 2 miles of Alamo Dam
Road. The course turns south and west
onto the wooden power line road, onto
State Trust Land in Butler Valley, then
turns southwest into Cunningham Wash
to the Graham Well and intersects
Butler Valley Road before heading north
and west on the county-maintained road
to the ‘‘Bouse Y’’ intersection, 2 miles
north of Bouse, Arizona. The course
proceeds north, paralleling the BouseSwansea Road to the Midway (Pit)
intersection, then west along the north
boundary (power line) road of the East
Cactus Plain Wilderness Area to ParkerSwansea Road. The course turns west
into Osborne Wash crossing the CAP
Canal, along the north boundary of the
Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area; it
continues west staying in Osborne Wash
and crossing Shea Road along the
southern boundary of Gibraltar
Wilderness, rejoining Osborne Wash at
the CRIT Reservation boundary.
Closure Restrictions: The following
acts are prohibited during the closures:
1. Being present on or driving on the
designated race course or the adjacent
lands described above. The spectator
areas are located on the south side of
Shea Road and also at the Bouse ‘‘Y’’,
at the intersection of Butler Valley
Ranch Road and Swansea Road. All
spectators must stay within the
designated spectator areas as they have
protective fencing and barriers.
Emergency medical response shall only
be conducted by personnel and vehicles
operating under the guidance of the La
Paz County Emergency Medical Services
and Fire, the Arizona Department of
Public Safety, or the BLM.
2. Vehicle parking or stopping in
areas affected by the closures, except
where such is specifically allowed
(designated spectator areas).
3. Camping in the closed area
described above, except in the
designated spectator areas.
4. Discharge of firearms.
5. Possession or use of any fireworks.
6. Cutting or collecting firewood of
any kind, including dead and down
wood or other vegetative material.
7. Operating any vehicle, including
all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, utility
terrain vehicles, golf carts, rhinos, side
by sides, and any OHVs which are not
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legally registered for street and highway
operations.
8. Operating any vehicle in the area of
the closure or on roads within the event
area at a speed of more than 35 mph.
This does not apply to registered race
vehicles during the race, while on the
designated race course.
9. Failure to obey any official sign
posted by the BLM, La Paz County, or
the race promoter.
10. Parking any vehicle in violation of
posted restrictions, or in such a manner
as to obstruct or impede normal or
emergency traffic movement or the
parking of other vehicles, create a safety
hazard, or endanger any person,
property, or feature. Vehicles parked in
violation are subject to citation,
removal, and/or impoundment at the
owner’s expense.
11. Failure to obey any person
authorized to direct traffic or control
access to event area including law
enforcement officers, BLM officials, and
designated race officials.
12. Failure to observe spectator area
quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
13. Failure to keep campsite or race
viewing site free of trash and litter.
14. Allowing any pet or other animal
to be unrestrained. All pets must be
restrained by a leash of not more than
6 feet in length.
15. Reserving sites within the
spectator area. Spectators are prohibited
from denying other visitors or parties
the use of unoccupied portions of the
spectator area.
Exceptions to Closure: The
restrictions do not apply to emergency
or law enforcement vehicles owned by
the United States, the State of Arizona,
or La Paz County; or designated race
officials, participants and pit crews. All
BITD registered media personnel are
permitted access to existing routes 50
feet from the race course per BITD
standards.
Penalties: Any person who violates
these closures may be tried before a
United States magistrate and fined in
accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571,
imprisoned no more than 12 months
under 43 U.S.C. 1733(a) and 43 CFR
8360.0–7, or both. In accordance with
43 CFR 8365.1–7, State or local officials
may also impose penalties for violations
of Arizona law.
Effect of Closure: The entire area
encompassed by the designated course
and all areas outside the course as
described above and in the time period
as described above are closed to all
vehicles. The authorized applicant or
their representatives are required to post
warning signs, control access to, and
clearly mark the event route and areas,
common access roads, and road
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crossings during the closure period.
Support vehicles under permit for
operation by event participants must
follow the race permit stipulations.
Authority: 43 CFR 8364.1.
Jason West,
Field Manager.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
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Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument Advisory
Committee Meeting
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Land Policy and Management
Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the
Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Land Management (BLM), Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Advisory Committee (GSENMAC) will
meet as indicated below.
DATES: The GSENM–MAC will meet
Thursday, February 2 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.)
and Friday, February 3, 2017, (8:00
a.m.–1:00 p.m.) in Kanab, Utah.
ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at
the Bureau of Land Management
Administrative Headquarters, located at
669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs Officer,
Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument, Bureau of Land
Management, 669 South Highway 89A,
Kanab, Utah, 84741; phone (435) 644–
1209.
SUMMARY:
The 15member GSENM–MAC was appointed
by the Secretary of Interior on January
23, 2016, pursuant to the Monument
Management Plan, the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976
(FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972 (FACA). As
specified the Committee charter, the
GSENM–MAC may be requested to: (1)
Gather and analyze information,
conduct studies and field examinations,
seek public input or ascertain facts to
develop recommendations concerning
the use and management of the
Monument; (2) review programmatic
documents including the annual
Monument Manager’s Reports, and
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Monument Science Plans to provide
recommendations on the achievement of
the Management Plan objectives; (3)
Compile monitoring data and assess and
advise the DFO of the extent to which
the Plan objectives are being met; (4)
Make recommendations on Monument
protocols and applicable planning
projects to achieve the overall objectives
are being met; (5) Review appropriate
research proposals and make
recommendations on project necessity
and validity; (6) Make recommendations
regarding allocation of research funds
through review of research and project
proposals as well as needs identified
through the evaluation process; (7)
Consult and make recommendations on
issues such as protocols for specific
projects, e.g., vegetation restoration
methods or standards for excavation and
curation of artifacts and objects; and/or
(8) Prepare an annual report
summarizing the Committee’s activities
and accomplishments of the past year,
and make recommendations for future
needs and activities.
Topics to be discussed by the
GSENM–MAC during this meeting
include the ongoing Livestock Grazing
Management Plan Amendment and
Associated Environmental Impact
Statement (LGMPA/AEIS); the
Skutumpah Terrace Greater Sage-Grouse
Habitat Restoration Project; GSENM
division briefs, a tour of the GSENM
Paleontology Lab and off-site tour of
dinosaur track site; future meeting dates
and other matters as may reasonably
come before the GSENMAC.
The entire meeting is open to the
public. Members of the public are
welcome to address the Committee at
5:00 p.m., local time, on Feb. 2, 2017;
and at 12:00 p.m., local time, on Feb. 3,
2017. Depending on the number of
persons wishing to speak, a time limit
could be established. Interested persons
may make oral statements to the
GSENM–MAC during this time or
written statements may be submitted for
the GSENM–MAC’s consideration.
Written statements can be sent to: Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monument,
Attn.: Larry Crutchfield, 669 South
Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741.
Information to be distributed to the
GSENM–MAC is requested 10 days
prior to the start of the GSENM–MAC
meeting.
All meetings are open to the public;
however, transportation, lodging, and
meals are the responsibility of the
participating public.
Gary Torres,
Acting State Director.
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period will last no longer than 30
minutes. Each speaker may address the
Bureau of Land Management
John Day-Snake RAC for a maximum of
five minutes. The public may call in at
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and participate during public comment
Notice of Public Meetings for the John by using participant code: 3696961.
Meeting times and the duration
Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council
scheduled for public comment periods
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
may be extended or altered when the
Interior.
authorized representative considers it
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
necessary to accommodate business and
all who seek to be heard regarding
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
matters before the John Day-Snake RAC.
Federal Land Policy and Management
Shane DeForest,
Act and the Federal Advisory
Acting Vale District Manager.
Committee Act of 1972, and the U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of
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Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC)
will meet as indicated below.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DATES: The John Day-Snake RAC will
hold a meeting Thursday and Friday,
Bureau of Land Management
January 26 and 27, 2017. The meeting
will be held at the TownePlace Suites in [LLORV00000.L10200000.DF0000.
LXSSH1050000.17XL1109AF.HAG 17–0058]
Bend, Oregon. The meeting will run
from noon to 5 p.m. on January 26, and
Notice of Public Meeting For the
from 8 a.m. to noon on January 27.
Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
Council
Clark, Public Affairs Specialist, BLM
Prineville District Office, 3050 NE. 3rd
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Street, Prineville, OR 97754, phone
Interior.
541–473–6218, or email lmclark@
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
blm.gov. Persons who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Federal Land Policy and Management
Service at 1(800) 877–8339 to contact
Act and the Federal Advisory
the above individual during normal
Committee Act of 1972, and the U.S.
business hours. The service is available
Department of the Interior, Bureau of
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave
Land Management (BLM), the Southeast
a message or question with the above
Oregon Resource Advisory Council
individual. You will receive a reply
(RAC) will meet as indicated below:
during normal business hours.
DATES: The RAC will hold a public
meeting Monday and Tuesday, January
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The John
Day-Snake RAC consists of 15 members, 30 and 31, 2017. The meeting on
January 30th will begin at 12:00 p.m.
chartered and appointed by the
and end at 5:00 p.m. The meeting on
Secretary of the Interior. Their diverse
January 31st will begin at 8:00 a.m. and
perspectives are represented in
end at 12:00 p.m. The agenda will be
commodity, conservation, and general
released online at https://www.blm.gov/
interests. They provide advice to BLM
or/rac/seorrac.php prior to the meeting.
and Forest Service resource managers
Tentative agenda items for the meeting
regarding management plans and
include updates on the Tri-State Fuels
proposed resource actions on public
Project, Lands with Wilderness
land in central and eastern Oregon.
Characteristics. Any other matters that
Agenda items for the meeting include a
may reasonably come before the RAC
discussion on fees associated with the
may also be addressed. A public
Deschutes River, recruitment of a
comment period will be available
grazing representative, and discussion
during the meeting at a time to be
about forming a Snake River
determined. Unless otherwise approved
collaborative group.
by the RAC Chair, the public comment
All meetings are open to the public.
Information to be distributed to the John period will last no longer than 30
Day-Snake RAC is requested prior to the minutes, and each speaker may address
start of each meeting. A public comment the RAC for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Meeting times and the duration
period will be offered on January 27,
scheduled for public comment periods
2017, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unless
may be extended or altered when the
otherwise approved by the John Dayauthorized representative considers it
Snake RAC Chairs, the public comment
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[17XL1109AF LLUT03000 L16100000.PH0000 241A]
Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory
Committee Meeting
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
(FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee (GSENMAC) will
meet as indicated below.
DATES: The GSENM-MAC will meet Thursday, February 2 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
and Friday, February 3, 2017, (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) in Kanab, Utah.
ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the Bureau of Land Management
Administrative Headquarters, located at 669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab,
Utah.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs
Officer, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bureau of Land
Management, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741; phone (435) 644-
1209.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15-member GSENM-MAC was appointed by the
Secretary of Interior on January 23, 2016, pursuant to the Monument
Management Plan, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA). As
specified the Committee charter, the GSENM-MAC may be requested to: (1)
Gather and analyze information, conduct studies and field examinations,
seek public input or ascertain facts to develop recommendations
concerning the use and management of the Monument; (2) review
programmatic documents including the annual Monument Manager's Reports,
and
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Monument Science Plans to provide recommendations on the achievement of
the Management Plan objectives; (3) Compile monitoring data and assess
and advise the DFO of the extent to which the Plan objectives are being
met; (4) Make recommendations on Monument protocols and applicable
planning projects to achieve the overall objectives are being met; (5)
Review appropriate research proposals and make recommendations on
project necessity and validity; (6) Make recommendations regarding
allocation of research funds through review of research and project
proposals as well as needs identified through the evaluation process;
(7) Consult and make recommendations on issues such as protocols for
specific projects, e.g., vegetation restoration methods or standards
for excavation and curation of artifacts and objects; and/or (8)
Prepare an annual report summarizing the Committee's activities and
accomplishments of the past year, and make recommendations for future
needs and activities.
Topics to be discussed by the GSENM-MAC during this meeting include
the ongoing Livestock Grazing Management Plan Amendment and Associated
Environmental Impact Statement (LGMPA/AEIS); the Skutumpah Terrace
Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Restoration Project; GSENM division briefs,
a tour of the GSENM Paleontology Lab and off-site tour of dinosaur
track site; future meeting dates and other matters as may reasonably
come before the GSENMAC.
The entire meeting is open to the public. Members of the public are
welcome to address the Committee at 5:00 p.m., local time, on Feb. 2,
2017; and at 12:00 p.m., local time, on Feb. 3, 2017. Depending on the
number of persons wishing to speak, a time limit could be established.
Interested persons may make oral statements to the GSENM-MAC during
this time or written statements may be submitted for the GSENM-MAC's
consideration. Written statements can be sent to: Grand Staircase-
Escalante National Monument, Attn.: Larry Crutchfield, 669 South
Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741. Information to be distributed to the
GSENM-MAC is requested 10 days prior to the start of the GSENM-MAC
meeting.
All meetings are open to the public; however, transportation,
lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participating public.
Gary Torres,
Acting State Director.
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