Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest California Resource Advisory Council, 60750-60751 [06-8712]

Download as PDF 60750 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 199 / Monday, October 16, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory Advisory Committee U.S. Geological Survey. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The next meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Bird Banding Laboratory (Committee) will take place November 7 and 8, 2006, at the Red Lion Hotel, 3500 NE Cornell Road, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124. The meeting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The purpose of the Advisory Committee, which is co-chaired by the USGS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is to represent the interests of the bird banding community, including both game and non-game birds, in advising the U.S. Department of the Interior and the USGS on current and future management of the Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL). The agenda for this meeting will focus on finalizing the draft report, including numerous recommendations for improving the BBL’s business operations and its level of customer service, begun with the Committee’s first meeting in November, 2005. The meeting is open to all members of the interested public, and time on the agenda has been reserved at the conclusion of each day’s work for the Committee to receive verbal comments (limited to 5 minutes per person) from the public. To speak before the Committee, please register in advance with Mr. Daniel James (see contact information below), the USGS Designated Federal Official (DFO) for the Committee). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel L. James, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 301, Reston, Virginia 20192; 703–648–4253, e-mail: dan_james@usgs.gov. SUMMARY: Dated: October 10, 2006. Susan D. Haseltine, Associate Director for Biology. [FR Doc. 06–8668 Filed 10–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311–AM–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Dr. Michael Blanpied, U.S. Geological Survey, MS 905, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, (703) 648–6696, mblanpied@usgs.gov. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council U.S. Geological Survey. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 96– 472, the National Earthquake Prediction 16:16 Oct 13, 2006 Jkt 211001 October 16, 2006, commencing at 10:30 a.m. and adjourning at or before 2 p.m. on October 17, 2006. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geological Survey VerDate Aug<31>2005 Evaluation Council (NEPEC) will hold a meeting on October 16 and 17, 2006. The meeting location is University of California, Engineering Building Unit, Room 205–206, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521. The Council is comprised of members from academia and the Federal government. The Council shall advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on proposed earthquake predictions, on the completeness and scientific validity of the available data related to earthquake predictions, and on related matters as assigned by the Director. At this meeting, the Council will discuss recent findings of the Working Group on California Earthquake Probabilities; will hear presentations on statistical tests being applied to prediction algorithms under the Regional Earthquake Likelihood Models project and on the organizational structure of the Center for Study of Earthquake Predictability; and will edit a draft document that provides guidelines to researchers on posing earthquake predictions in a rigorous and testable manner. Meetings of the National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council are open to the public. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(2), and (6) of subsection 552b of Title 5, U.S. Code. Those planning to attend the meeting may contact Dr. Michael Blanpied, the Executive Secretary for the NEPEC [U.S. Geological Survey, MS 905, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, Virginia 20192, e-mail mblanpied@usgs.gov], in order to receive copies of the agenda and other materials in advance. It is the policy of the NEPEC to accept written public comments of any length and to accommodate brief oral comments whenever possible. Interested parties should contact Dr. Blanpied at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the meeting should also contact Dr. Blanpied so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Dated: October 2, 2006. Rama Kotra, Acting Associate Director for Geology. [FR Doc. 06–8669 Filed 10–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311–AM–M PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA–310–0777–XG] Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest California Resource Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest California Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7 and 8, 2006, in Redding, California. On Dec. 7, the members will convene at the BLM Redding Field Office, 355 Hemsted Dr., and depart immediately for a field trip to the upland areas of the Sacramento River Bend Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Members of the public are welcome on the tour. They must provide their own transportation and lunch. On Dec. 8, the meeting begins at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Redding Field Office. Time for public comments is reserved for 11 a.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynda Roush, BLM Arcata Field Office manager, (707) 825–2300; or BLM Public Affairs Officer Joseph J. Fontana, (530) 252–5332. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 12member council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Northwest California. At this meeting, agenda items include discussion of RAC involvement in developing recreation fee business plans, an update on development of a management plan for the South Spit at Humboldt Bay, resource management issues associated with abalone harvest offshore from the Stornetta Public Lands and an update on recovery from wildfire. The RAC members will also hear status reports from the Arcata, Redding and Ukiah field office managers. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may present written comments to the council. Each formal council meeting will have time allocated for public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, and the time available, the time for individual comments may be limited. Members of E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 199 / Monday, October 16, 2006 / Notices the public are welcome on field tours, but they must provide their own transportation and lunch. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation and other reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided above. Dated: October 6, 2006. Joseph J. Fontana, Public Affairs Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8712 Filed 10–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–40–M allocated for public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, and the time available, the time for individual comments may be limited. Members of the public are welcome on field tours, but they must provide their own transportation and lunch. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation and other reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided above. Dated: October 6, 2006. Joseph J. Fontana, Public Affairs Officer. [FR Doc. E6–17049 Filed 10–13–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management BILLING CODE 4310–40–P [CA–310–0777–XX] Notice of Public Meeting: Northeast California Resource Advisory Council AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Interior. Notice of public meeting. [NV–952–07–1420–BJ] ACTION: Filing of Plats of Survey; Nevada In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeast California Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday and Friday, February 8–9, 2007, in the Conference Room of the Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office, Susanville, CA. The meeting runs from 1 to 5 p.m. February 8 and from 8 a.m. to noon on February 9. Time for public comment is reserved at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 9. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Burke, BLM Alturas Field Office Manager, (530) 233–4666; or BLM Public Affairs Officer Joseph J. Fontana, (530) 252–5332. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15member council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Northeast California and the northwest corner of Nevada. At this meeting, agenda topics will include discussion and review of wild horse herd management, a five-year strategy for the BLM Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corrals, and updates on Resource Management Plans for the Eagle Lake, Alturas and Surprise field offices. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may present written comments to the council. Each formal council meeting will have time AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:16 Oct 13, 2006 Jkt 211001 ACTION: Bureau of Land Management. Notice. SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and interested State and local government officials of the filing of Plats of Survey in Nevada. EFFECTIVE DATES: Filing is effective at 10 a.m. on the date indicated below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David D. Morlan, Chief, Branch of Geographic Sciences, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada 89520, 775–861– 6541. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The Supplemental Plat of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on July 10, 2006: The supplemental plat, showing amended lottings of lots 21 and 22, section 19, Township 19 North, Range 44 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, was accepted July 7, 2006. This supplemental plat was prepared to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management. 2. The plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on July 24, 2006. The plat representing the dependent resurvey of portions of the south and west boundaries and a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of section 32, Township 19 North, Range 19 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 768, was accepted July 21, 2006. This survey was PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60751 executed to meet certain administrative needs of the U.S. Forest Service. 3. The plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on August 24, 2006. The plat representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of sections 16 and 17, Township 30 North, Range 19 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 819, was accepted August 22, 2006. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management. 4. The plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on September 13, 2006. The plat representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines and a portion of the subdivision of section 29, the further subdivision of section 29, and a metesand-bounds survey in section 29, Township 19 South, Range 60 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 825, was accepted September 13, 2006. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management. 5. The above-listed surveys are now the basic record for describing the lands for all authorized purposes. These surveys have been placed in the open files in the BLM Nevada State Office and are available to the public as a matter of information. Copies of the surveys may be furnished to the public upon payment of the appropriate fees. Dated: October 6, 2006. David D. Morlan, Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Nevada. [FR Doc. E6–17085 Filed 10–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Chukchi Sea Planning Area Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193 and Seismic Surveying Activities in the Chukchi Sea Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and associated Public Hearings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The purpose of the proposed Federal action addressed in this DEIS (OCS EIS/EA MMS 2006–060) is to offer for lease areas in the Chukchi Sea Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) that might E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 199 (Monday, October 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60750-60751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8712]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[CA-310-0777-XG]


Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest California Resource Advisory 
Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), 
the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 
Northwest California Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated 
below.

DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7 and 8, 
2006, in Redding, California. On Dec. 7, the members will convene at 
the BLM Redding Field Office, 355 Hemsted Dr., and depart immediately 
for a field trip to the upland areas of the Sacramento River Bend Area 
of Critical Environmental Concern. Members of the public are welcome on 
the tour. They must provide their own transportation and lunch. On Dec. 
8, the meeting begins at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Redding 
Field Office. Time for public comments is reserved for 11 a.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynda Roush, BLM Arcata Field Office 
manager, (707) 825-2300; or BLM Public Affairs Officer Joseph J. 
Fontana, (530) 252-5332.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 12-member council advises the Secretary 
of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and 
management issues associated with public land management in Northwest 
California. At this meeting, agenda items include discussion of RAC 
involvement in developing recreation fee business plans, an update on 
development of a management plan for the South Spit at Humboldt Bay, 
resource management issues associated with abalone harvest offshore 
from the Stornetta Public Lands and an update on recovery from 
wildfire. The RAC members will also hear status reports from the 
Arcata, Redding and Ukiah field office managers. All meetings are open 
to the public. Members of the public may present written comments to 
the council. Each formal council meeting will have time allocated for 
public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, 
and the time available, the time for individual comments may be 
limited. Members of

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the public are welcome on field tours, but they must provide their own 
transportation and lunch. Individuals who plan to attend and need 
special assistance, such as sign language interpretation and other 
reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided above.

    Dated: October 6, 2006.
Joseph J. Fontana,
Public Affairs Officer.
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