Public Land Order No. 7634; Withdrawal of Public Land for the United States Air Force; Nevada, 24114-24115 [05-9091]

Download as PDF 24114 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 87 / Friday, May 6, 2005 / Notices Management, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name or address from public review or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. All submissions from organizations or businesses and from individual identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organization or business will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. Accordingly, a recordable disclaimer of interest will be issued no sooner than August 4, 2005. Dated: May 3, 2005. Gary L. Johnson, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 05–9173 Filed 5–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [CO–100–1060–JJ] Helicopter and Motorized Vehicle Use While Capturing Wild Horses and Burros; Public Hearings (43 CFR 4740.1) BILLING CODE 4310–40–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior. AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management [NM–910–05–0777–XX] ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting, New Mexico Resource Advisory Council Meeting Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting dates are June 8–9, 2005, at the Fechin Inn, 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico. An optional field trip is planned for June 7, 2005. The public comment period is scheduled for June 7, 2005, from 6–7 p.m. at the Fechin Inn. The public may present written comments to the RAC. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to comment and time available, oral comments may be limited. The three established RAC working groups may have a late afternoon or an evening meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15member RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, on a variety of planning 18:03 May 05, 2005 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa Herrera, New Mexico State Office, Office of External Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 27115, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502–0115, (505) 438–7517. Bureau of Land Management Dated: March 9, 2005. Howard Stark, Chief, Branch of Lands Management. [FR Doc. 05–9089 Filed 5–5–05; 8:45 am] VerDate jul<14>2003 and management issues associated with public land management in New Mexico. All meetings are open to the public. At this meeting, topics include issues on renewable and nonrenewable resources. Jkt 205001 Notice of public hearings. SUMMARY: A public hearing addressing the use of motorized vehicles and helicopters during the capture of wild horses from the Sand Wash Wild Horse Herd Management Area has been scheduled in Craig, Colorado. The hearing date is scheduled as follows: June 22, 2005; 6:30 p.m.; Craig, Colorado. DATES: The hearing will be held at the following location: Little Snake Field Office; 455 Emerson Street; Craig, Colorado. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NM–920–1310–05; OKNM 111355] Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease OKNM 111355 Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of Public Law 97–451, a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease OKNM 111355 for lands in Beckham County, Oklahoma, was timely filed and was accompanied by all required rentals and royalties accruing from January 1, 2005, the date of termination. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lourdes B. Ortiz, BLM, New Mexico State Office, (505) 438–7586. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No valid lease has been issued affecting the lands. The lessee has agreed to new lease terms for rentals and royalties at rates of $10.00 per acre or fraction thereof and 16 2⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessee has paid the required $500.00 administrative fee and has reimbursed the Bureau of Land Management for the cost of this Federal Register notice. The lessee has met all the requirements for reinstatement of the lease as set out in Sections 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), and the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to reinstate the lease effective January 1, 2005, subject to the original terms and conditions of the lease and the increased rental and royalty rates cited above. Lourdes B. Ortiz, Land Law Examiner, Fluids Adjudication Team. [FR Doc. 05–9085 Filed 5–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie Dobrich, Wild Horse and Burro Specialist at (970) 878–3839. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bureau of Land Management Immediately following the hearing there will be a public meeting to serve as a platform for discussion of the proposed wild horse gather. The Sand Wash wild horse gather is scheduled for completion in September 2005. Dated: April 4, 2005. David E. Blackstun, Associate Field Manager. [FR Doc. 05–9087 Filed 5–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P PO 00000 Frm 00154 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [NV–930–1430–ET; NVN–77821; 5–08807] Public Land Order No. 7634; Withdrawal of Public Land for the United States Air Force; Nevada Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public Land Order. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This order withdraws 1,979 acres of public land from surface entry E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 87 / Friday, May 6, 2005 / Notices and mining, for a period of 20 years, and reserves the land for use by the United States Air Force to protect support facilities for the safe and secure operation of national defense activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range. DATES: Dated: April 20, 2005. Rebecca W. Watson, Assistant Secretary—Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 05–9091 Filed 5–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P Effective Date: May 6, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Dennis J. Samuelson, BLM Nevada State Office, P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada 89520, 775–861–6532. Bureau of Land Management Order By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714 (2000), it is ordered as follows: 1. Subject to valid existing rights, the following described public land is hereby withdrawn from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. Ch. 2 (2000)), but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, for a period of 20 years, and reserved for use by the United States Air Force to protect support facilities for the safe and secure operation of national defense activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range. Mount Diablo Meridian From the northwest corner of section 12, T. 5 N., R. 50 E., Proceed southeast 1,874.10 feet on a bearing of 155°48′00″ to starting point; Thence southeast 5,551.20 feet on a bearing of 122°54′00″; Thence northeast 15,530.30 feet on a bearing of 33°18′00″; Thence northwest 5,551.20 feet on a bearing of 302°54′00″; Thence southwest 15,530.30 feet on a bearing of 213°18′00″ to the starting point, excepting Tybo Road. The area described contains 1,979 acres in Nye County. 2. The withdrawal made by this order does not alter the applicability of those public land laws governing the use of the land under lease, license, or permit, or governing the disposal of their mineral or vegetative resources other than under the mining laws. 3. This withdrawal will expire 20 years from the effective date of this order unless, as a result of a review conducted before the expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f) (2000), the Secretary determines that the withdrawal shall be extended. (Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1714(a); 43 CFR 2310.3–3(b)(1)) VerDate jul<14>2003 18:03 May 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 [AZ–422–1220–NX; 8364] Limitation of Activities to Daylight Hours on Selected Public Lands Within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), and Other Areas, Cochise County, AZ, To Provide for Public Safety Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: All public use, visitation and activity on affected lands in part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), and other land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the area, are limited to daylight hours. Activity during the hours of darkness, which is described as official sunset to official sunrise, is prohibited year round. Other existing limitations established in the Safford District Resource Management Plan and applicable regulations remain unchanged except as modified by this notice. This notice is issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1. This restriction is necessary for public health and safety, and to facilitate law enforcement efforts. DATES: This notice is effective May 6, 2005, until rescinded or modified by the authorized officer. ADDRESSES: You may direct inquiries or suggestions to the Tucson Field Office, 12661 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85748–7208; or the San Pedro River Riparian National Conservation Area, 1763 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Cohn, Acting Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Tucson Field Office, 12661 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85748– 7208, telephone (520) 258–7200; or Bill Childress, Manager, San Pedro River Riparian National Conservation Area, 1763 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635, telephone (520) 439– 6400. Current use designations and regulations allow public use at all times in the SPRNCA. Part of the SPRNCA, and other lands, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00155 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24115 are affected by illegal immigration from Mexico, including smuggling of undocumented aliens and drugsmuggling that present serious safety concerns for visitors. Because of these illegal activities, intensive borderrelated law enforcement operations occur in the area. Public use in the affected area is also vulnerable to incidental criminal activity, and can conflict with law enforcement operations and management actions necessary to protect public safety. The affected Federal lands include approximately 2,740 acres generally located south of State Highway 92, and north of the International United StatesMexico Boundary, including all or portions of Sections 3, 4, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, and 20, Township 24 South, Range 22 East, Gila and Salt River Base Meridian, Cochise County, Arizona. The affected area described here will be subject to the following restriction: Unless otherwise authorized, no person shall use, remain on or occupy any land in the affected area during the period of time from 30 minutes after official sunset to 30 minutes before official sunrise. Persons who are exempt from this restriction include: (1) Any Federal, state, or local officers engaged in official fire, emergency or law enforcement activities; (2) BLM employees engaged in official duties; (3) Persons specifically authorized by BLM or by law to use, remain on, or occupy lands in the area affected by this notice. This includes persons with BLM permits or leases or other written authorizations, or occupying valid mining claims under the Mining Law. Lawful uses and activities during daylight hours are not affected by this notice. The area affected by this notice will be posted with appropriate regulatory signs. Additional information is available in the Tucson Field Office, and at the SPRNCA headquarters at the addresses shown above. Closure 1.0 Closure of Certain Public Lands to Overnight Activities Unless otherwise authorized, no person shall use, remain on or occupy any land in the San Pedro River Riparian National Conservation Area during the period of time from 30 minutes after official sunset to 30 minutes before official sunrise. 2.0 Exceptions This closure does not apply to: a. Any Federal, state, or local officers engaged in official fire, emergency, or law enforcement activities; E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 05-9091]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NV-930-1430-ET; NVN-77821; 5-08807]


Public Land Order No. 7634; Withdrawal of Public Land for the 
United States Air Force; Nevada

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Public Land Order.

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SUMMARY: This order withdraws 1,979 acres of public land from surface 
entry

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and mining, for a period of 20 years, and reserves the land for use by 
the United States Air Force to protect support facilities for the safe 
and secure operation of national defense activities at the Nevada Test 
and Training Range.

DATES: Effective Date: May 6, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis J. Samuelson, BLM Nevada State 
Office, P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada 89520, 775-861-6532.

Order

    By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior 
by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 
43 U.S.C. 1714 (2000), it is ordered as follows:
    1. Subject to valid existing rights, the following described public 
land is hereby withdrawn from settlement, sale, location, or entry 
under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws 
(30 U.S.C. Ch. 2 (2000)), but not from leasing under the mineral 
leasing laws, for a period of 20 years, and reserved for use by the 
United States Air Force to protect support facilities for the safe and 
secure operation of national defense activities at the Nevada Test and 
Training Range.

Mount Diablo Meridian

From the northwest corner of section 12, T. 5 N., R. 50 E.,
Proceed southeast 1,874.10 feet on a bearing of 
155[deg]48[min]00[sec] to starting point;
    Thence southeast 5,551.20 feet on a bearing of 
122[deg]54[min]00[sec];
    Thence northeast 15,530.30 feet on a bearing of 
33[deg]18[min]00[sec];
    Thence northwest 5,551.20 feet on a bearing of 
302[deg]54[min]00[sec];
    Thence southwest 15,530.30 feet on a bearing of 
213[deg]18[min]00[sec] to the starting point, excepting Tybo Road.

    The area described contains 1,979 acres in Nye County.

    2. The withdrawal made by this order does not alter the 
applicability of those public land laws governing the use of the land 
under lease, license, or permit, or governing the disposal of their 
mineral or vegetative resources other than under the mining laws.
    3. This withdrawal will expire 20 years from the effective date of 
this order unless, as a result of a review conducted before the 
expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f) (2000), the Secretary 
determines that the withdrawal shall be extended.

(Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1714(a); 43 CFR 2310.3-3(b)(1))

    Dated: April 20, 2005.
Rebecca W. Watson,
Assistant Secretary--Land and Minerals Management.
[FR Doc. 05-9091 Filed 5-5-05; 8:45 am]
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