Notice of Individual Special Recreation Permit Requirement and Cave Closures on Public Lands in Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine Counties, Nevada, 21260-21261 [2017-09152]

Download as PDF 21260 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 86 / Friday, May 5, 2017 / Notices Dated: May 1, 2017. Ryan Comber, Acting Chief Information Officer. I. Abstract [FR Doc. 2017–09067 Filed 5–4–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [GX17LR000F60100] Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 1028– 0070; Consolidated Consumers’ Report AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice. We (the U.S. Geological Survey) are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. This collection consists of one form. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This collection is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2017. DATES: To ensure that your comments are considered, OMB must receive them on or before June 5, 2017. ADDRESSES: Please submit your written comments on this IC directly to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, at OIRA_ SUBMISSION@omb.eop.gov (email); or (202) 395–5806 (fax). Please also forward a copy of your comments to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 807, Reston, VA 20192 (mail); 703–648–7197 (fax); or gs-info_collections@usgs.gov (email). Reference ‘‘Information Collection 1028–0070, Consolidated Consumers’ Report’’ in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth S. Sangine, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 989, Reston, VA 20192 (mail); 703–648–7720 (phone); or escottsangine@usgs.gov (email). You may also find information about this Information Collection Request (ICR) at www.reginfo.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SRADOVICH on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 May 04, 2017 Jkt 241001 Respondents to this form supply the USGS with domestic consumption data for 12 metals and ferroalloys, some of which are considered strategic and critical to assist in determining stockpile goals. These data and derived information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry education programs, and the general public. II. Data OMB Control Number: 1028–0070. Form Number: USGS Form 9–4117– MA. Title: Consolidated Consumers’ Report. Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or OtherFor-Profit Institutions: U.S. nonfuel minerals producers. Respondent Obligation: Participation is voluntary. Frequency of Collection: Monthly and Annually. Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,407. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 1,055 hours. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ Burden: There are no ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated with this IC. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number and current expiration date. III. Request for Comments On January 24, 2017, a 60-day Federal Register notice (82 FR 8205) was published announcing this information collection. Public comments were solicited for 60 days ending March 27, 2017. We did not receive any public comments in response to that notice. We again invite comments as to: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden time to the proposed collection of information; (c) how to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) how to minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that the comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your personal mailing address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personally identifiable information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personally identifiable information from public view, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. IV. Authorities The authorities for this collection are: • National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) • National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 21(a)) • Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.) Michael J. Magyar, Associate Director, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey. [FR Doc. 2017–09166 Filed 5–4–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4338–11–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNVL00000 L12320000.DA0000.LVRDNV130000.16X; 13–08807; MO# 4500096440; TAS: 16X1125] Notice of Individual Special Recreation Permit Requirement and Cave Closures on Public Lands in Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine Counties, Nevada Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District Office is establishing a new Individual Special Recreation Permit (ISRP) requirement for recreational use in the Cave Valley Cave, Goshute Cave, and Whipple Cave. This Notice also announces seasonal or temporary cave closures within the Ely District. DATES: This new ISRP requirement is effective on May 5, 2017. These cave closures will be in effect from June 5, 2017 and will remain in effect until June 5, 2019, unless otherwise rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer or designated Federal Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Herder, Ely District Manager, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 86 / Friday, May 5, 2017 / Notices 702 N. Industrial Way, Ely, NV 89301, 775–289–1800, email mherder@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. The Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 4301) states that significant caves on Federal lands are an invaluable and irreplaceable part of the Nation’s natural heritage. In some instances, these significant caves are threatened due to improper use, increased recreational demands, urban spread, and lack of specific statutory protection. As provided by the Act, it is also the policy of the United States that Federal lands be managed in a manner that protects and maintains, to the extent practical, significant caves. The Ely District encompasses 11.4 million acres of public land in eastcentral Nevada, on which there are about 40 known undeveloped caves. In addition to the known caves, it is possible that there are many caves left to be discovered. With increasing visitation and increased vandalism, additional measures are needed to effectively protect caves in the District. The Ely District Office has completed the Ely District Cave and Karst Management Plan (Plan) and Environmental Assessment. The Plan provides guidance for cave management and protection in accordance with the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988, while providing for recreation within caves across the District. The Plan also establishes direction for longterm management, planning, and oversight of the District’s cave resources, while identifying site-specific management actions for recreational use, scientific research, and management of cave resources. The Ely District Office determined which caves to select for closure based on visitor use monitoring and identification of significant resource values. Monitoring of caves in the District has resulted in resource damage concerns resulting from recreational pressures. The new ISRP (referred to as a cave use permit system in the Ely District Plan) is being established to better manage recreational use while providing an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of protecting critical cave resources. SRADOVICH on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 May 04, 2017 Jkt 241001 Application procedures for ‘‘private noncommercial individual use of special areas’’ are established here in accordance with 43 CFR 2932.22(b) and OMB control number 1004–0119. Visitors may obtain an office-issued permit in person at the Ely District Office. A permit may also be obtained by phone, or by downloading the application from the Ely District Office Web site and returning it by email, fax or U.S. mail. Self-issued permit stations will be established at Pescio Cave and Leviathan Cave. Each party is required to display the cave use permit on their vehicle’s dashboard during their visit to the cave. A limit on the frequency of visitation is set for Cave Valley Cave, Goshute Cave, and Whipple Cave as determined in the site-specific management actions for those caves in the Plan. Based on our understanding of the carrying capacity of caves on the District, the Ely District Office will limit the number of visits and size of groups in the following caves: Cave Valley Cave, Goshute Cave, Leviathan Cave, Pescio Cave, and Whipple Cave. Notice is also given that the Rose Guano Bat Cave will be closed each year during the bat maternity and migratory season (April 1–November 1); the Cave Valley Cave’s side-passage will be closed to protect maternity colonies; and two significant caves on the District (NV–040–003 and NV–040–010) will be closed to protect cave integrity, cultural resources and Native American tribal concerns. These restrictions do not apply to: (1) Any Federal, State or local government officer or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force while in the performance of an official duty. (2) Any Bureau of Land Management employee, agent, contractor, or cooperator while in the performance of an official duty. (3) Any Federal, State, local, or contract law enforcement officer, while in the performance of their official duties, or while enforcing this closure notice. Violation of the requirement to obtain a permit is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment for a Class A misdemeanor in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581 et seq. Any person who violates this closure 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 Nevada law. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21261 Authority: 43 CFR 2932.13, 2932.22, and 8364.1(a). Michael J. Herder, Ely District Manager. [FR Doc. 2017–09152 Filed 5–4–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Natural Resources Revenue [Docket No. ONRR–2011–0006; DS63644000 DR2000000.CH7000 178D0102R2] Agency Information Collection Activities: OCS Net Profit Share Payment Reporting—OMB Control Number 1012–0009; Comment Request Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), Interior. ACTION: Notice of extension. AGENCY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), ONRR is inviting comments on a collection of information requests that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This Information Collection Request (ICR) covers the paperwork requirements in the regulations under title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Also, this ICR pertains to royalties or net profit share payments from oil and gas leases on submerged Federal lands on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). DATES: You must submit your written comments on or before July 5, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this ICR to ONRR by using one of the following three methods. Please reference ‘‘ICR 1012–0009’’ in your comments. 1. Electronically go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter ‘‘ONRR– 2011–0006,’’ then click ‘‘Search.’’ Follow the instructions to submit public comments. ONRR will post all comments. 2. Email comments to Mr. Armand Southall, Regulatory Specialist, at Armand.Southall@onrr.gov. 3. Hand-carry or mail comments, using an overnight courier service, to ONRR. Our courier address is Building 53, entrance E–20, Denver Federal Center, West 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Denver, Colorado 80225. Visitor parking is available near entrance E–20, with a phone to request entry. Call Mr. Armando Salazar at (303) 231–3585 or Ms. Janet Giron at (303) 231–3088 to gain entrance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on technical issues, contact SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 86 (Friday, May 5, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09152]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLNVL00000 L12320000.DA0000.LVRDNV130000.16X; 13-08807; MO# 
4500096440; TAS: 16X1125]


Notice of Individual Special Recreation Permit Requirement and 
Cave Closures on Public Lands in Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine Counties, 
Nevada

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management 
(BLM) Ely District Office is establishing a new Individual Special 
Recreation Permit (ISRP) requirement for recreational use in the Cave 
Valley Cave, Goshute Cave, and Whipple Cave. This Notice also announces 
seasonal or temporary cave closures within the Ely District.

DATES: This new ISRP requirement is effective on May 5, 2017. These 
cave closures will be in effect from June 5, 2017 and will remain in 
effect until June 5, 2019, unless otherwise rescinded or modified by 
the Authorized Officer or designated Federal Officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Herder, Ely District 
Manager,

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702 N. Industrial Way, Ely, NV 89301, 775-289-1800, email 
mherder@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the 
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FRS 
is available 24 hours a day, 7 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 Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 
1988 (16 U.S.C. 4301) states that significant caves on Federal lands 
are an invaluable and irreplaceable part of the Nation's natural 
heritage. In some instances, these significant caves are threatened due 
to improper use, increased recreational demands, urban spread, and lack 
of specific statutory protection. As provided by the Act, it is also 
the policy of the United States that Federal lands be managed in a 
manner that protects and maintains, to the extent practical, 
significant caves.
    The Ely District encompasses 11.4 million acres of public land in 
east-central Nevada, on which there are about 40 known undeveloped 
caves. In addition to the known caves, it is possible that there are 
many caves left to be discovered. With increasing visitation and 
increased vandalism, additional measures are needed to effectively 
protect caves in the District. The Ely District Office has completed 
the Ely District Cave and Karst Management Plan (Plan) and 
Environmental Assessment. The Plan provides guidance for cave 
management and protection in accordance with the Federal Cave Resources 
Protection Act of 1988, while providing for recreation within caves 
across the District. The Plan also establishes direction for long-term 
management, planning, and oversight of the District's cave resources, 
while identifying site-specific management actions for recreational 
use, scientific research, and management of cave resources.
    The Ely District Office determined which caves to select for 
closure based on visitor use monitoring and identification of 
significant resource values. Monitoring of caves in the District has 
resulted in resource damage concerns resulting from recreational 
pressures. The new ISRP (referred to as a cave use permit system in the 
Ely District Plan) is being established to better manage recreational 
use while providing an opportunity to educate the public on the 
importance of protecting critical cave resources.
    Application procedures for ``private noncommercial individual use 
of special areas'' are established here in accordance with 43 CFR 
2932.22(b) and OMB control number 1004-0119. Visitors may obtain an 
office-issued permit in person at the Ely District Office. A permit may 
also be obtained by phone, or by downloading the application from the 
Ely District Office Web site and returning it by email, fax or U.S. 
mail. Self-issued permit stations will be established at Pescio Cave 
and Leviathan Cave. Each party is required to display the cave use 
permit on their vehicle's dashboard during their visit to the cave. A 
limit on the frequency of visitation is set for Cave Valley Cave, 
Goshute Cave, and Whipple Cave as determined in the site-specific 
management actions for those caves in the Plan. Based on our 
understanding of the carrying capacity of caves on the District, the 
Ely District Office will limit the number of visits and size of groups 
in the following caves: Cave Valley Cave, Goshute Cave, Leviathan Cave, 
Pescio Cave, and Whipple Cave.
    Notice is also given that the Rose Guano Bat Cave will be closed 
each year during the bat maternity and migratory season (April 1-
November 1); the Cave Valley Cave's side-passage will be closed to 
protect maternity colonies; and two significant caves on the District 
(NV-040-003 and NV-040-010) will be closed to protect cave integrity, 
cultural resources and Native American tribal concerns.
    These restrictions do not apply to:
    (1) Any Federal, State or local government officer or member of an 
organized rescue or fire fighting force while in the performance of an 
official duty.
    (2) Any Bureau of Land Management employee, agent, contractor, or 
cooperator while in the performance of an official duty.
    (3) Any Federal, State, local, or contract law enforcement officer, 
while in the performance of their official duties, or while enforcing 
this closure notice.
    Violation of the requirement to obtain a permit is punishable by a 
fine and/or imprisonment for a Class A misdemeanor in accordance with 
18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581 et seq.
    Any person who violates this closure 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 Nevada law.

    Authority:  43 CFR 2932.13, 2932.22, and 8364.1(a).

Michael J. Herder,
Ely District Manager.
[FR Doc. 2017-09152 Filed 5-4-17; 8:45 am]
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