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alternative was developed to reduce
potential impacts to an ecologically
important area for Pacific walruses and
gray whales. Chukchi Sea Alternative 6
(Deepwater Deferral) is the Proposed
Action excluding an area comprising
approximately 1,020 whole or partial
blocks in areas off the continental shelf.
This alternative defers areas that are
generally in waters deeper than 100
meters (328 feet).
DEIS Availability: To obtain a copy of
the DEIS, you may contact the Minerals
Management Service, Alaska OCS
Region, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite
500, Anchorage, Alaska 99503–5820,
telephone (907) 334–5200. You may also
view the DEIS on the MMS Web site at
https://www.mms.gov/alaska or at the
following locations:
Alaska Pacific University, Academic,
Academic Support Center Library, 4101
University Drive, Anchorage, Alaska
99508.
Alaska Resources Library and
Information Service (ARLIS), 3211
Providence Drive, Suite 111, Anchorage,
Alaska 99508.
Alaska State Library, Government
Publications, State Office Building, 333
Willoughby, Juneau, Alaska 99801.
City of Point Hope, P.O. Box 169,
Point Hope, Alaska 99766.
City of Wainwright, P.O. Box 9,
Wainwright, Alaska 99782.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Noel
Wien Library, 1215 Cowles Street,
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701.
Point Lay Tribal Council, P.O. Box
59031, Point Lay, Alaska 99759.
Tuzzy Consortium Library, P.O. Box
749, Barrow, Alaska 99723.
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 10 Library, 1200 6th Avenue,
OMP–104, Seattle, Washington 98101.
University of Alaska Anchorage,
Consortium Library, 3211 Providence
Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508.
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer
E. Rasmuson Library, Government
Documents, 310 Tanana Drive,
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709.
University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Geophysical Institute, Government
Documents, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775.
Z. J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali
Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503.
Written Comments: Interested parties
may submit their written comment on
this DEIS until March 16, 2009, to the
Regional Director, Alaska OCS Region,
Minerals Management Service, 3801
Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500,
Anchorage, Alaska 99503–5820, or
online at https://ocsconnect.mms.gov.
Our practice is to make comments,
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including names and addresses of
respondents available for public review.
Individual commenters may ask that we
withhold their name, home address, or
both from the public record, and we will
honor such a request to the extent
allowable by law. If you submit
comments and wish us to withhold such
information, you must state so
prominently at the beginning of your
submission. We will not consider
anonymous comments, and we will
make available for inspection in their
entirety all comments submitted by
organizations or businesses or by
individuals identifying themselves as
representatives of organizations or
businesses.
Public Hearings: Public hearings will
be held to receive comments on the
DEIS. The hearings will provide the
MMS with additional information that
will help in evaluating potential effects
of the leasing program in the Beaufort
and Chukchi Seas. The public hearing
in Anchorage is scheduled as follows:
Anchorage, Alaska
January 15, 2009, 7 p.m., Centerpoint
Building, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, 1st
Floor Conference Room, Contact: Mr.
Albert Barros, (907) 334–5209.
Public hearings will be scheduled in
the following communities between
January 16 and March 15, 2009. The
dates, time, and locations for these
hearings will be announced to the
public on the MMS Web site, through
the media, and by letters to the
communities.
Kaktovik, Alaska; Wainwright,
Alaska; Point Lay, Alaska; Point Hope,
Alaska; Barrow, Alaska; and Nuiqsut,
Alaska.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Minerals Management Service, Alaska
OCS Region, 3801 Centerpoint Drive,
Suite 500, Anchorage, Alaska 99503–
5820, Ms. Deborah Cranswick,
telephone (907) 334–5267.
Dated: November 21, 2008.
Chris C. Oynes,
Associate Director for Offshore Energy and
Minerals Management.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
[Docket No. MMS–2008–MRM–0027]
Notice of Establishment of the Indian
Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee
AGENCY: Minerals Management Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Establishment of Advisory
Committee.
SUMMARY: As required by section 9 (a)
(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the
Department of the Interior (Department)
is giving notice of the establishment of
the Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated
Rulemaking Committee (Committee) to
develop specific recommendations
regarding Indian oil valuation. The
Department has determined that the
establishment of this Committee is in
the public interest and will assist the
Minerals Management Service (MMS) in
performing its duties under the Federal
Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of
1982 (FOGRMA) (30 U.S.C. 1701
et seq.). Copies of the Committee’s
charter will be filed with the
appropriate committees of Congress and
the Library of Congress in accordance
with section 9 (c) of FACA.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by the following methods:
• Electronically go to https://
www.regulations.gov. In the ‘‘Comment
or Submission’’ column, enter ‘‘MMS–
2008–MRM–0027’’ to view supporting
and related materials for this notice.
Click on ‘‘Send a comment or
submission’’ link to submit public
comments. Information on using
Regulations.gov, including instructions
for accessing documents, submitting
comments, and viewing the docket after
the close of the comment period, is
available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’
link. All comments submitted will be
posted to the docket.
• Mail comments to Hyla Hurst,
Regulatory Specialist, Minerals
Management Service, Minerals Revenue
Management, P.O. Box 25165, MS
302B2, Denver, Colorado 80225.
• Hand-carry comments or use an
overnight courier service. Our courier
address is Building 85, Room A–614,
Denver Federal Center, West 6th Ave.
and Kipling St., Denver, Colorado
80225.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Donald T. Sant, Senior Policy Advisor,
Minerals Management Service, Minerals
Revenue Management, P.O. Box 25165,
MS 300B2, Denver, Colorado 80225–
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0165, telephone number (303) 231–
3899, fax number (303) 231–3409.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On April 28, 2008, the Department
published a notice of intent to establish
an Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated
Rulemaking Committee (73 FR 22970).
In that notice, the Department requested
interested parties to nominate
representatives for membership on the
Committee. The Department received 1
comment opposing the establishment of
a negotiated rulemaking committee and
10 responses nominating individuals to
serve on the Committee. The
Department believes that using a
negotiated rulemaking committee to
make specific recommendations
regarding valuation of oil from Indian
leases would help the agency in
developing a rulemaking. Therefore, the
Department is establishing the Indian
Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee.
II. Statutory Provisions
The Negotiated Rulemaking Act of
1996 (NRA) (5 U.S.C. 561 et seq. ); the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. Appendix 2, section 1 et seq. );
the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act of 1982 (FOGRMA) (30
U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); the Indian Mineral
Development Act of 1982 (25 U.S.C.
2101–2108; and 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9); 30
CFR part 206; 25 CFR part 225; and
Indian oil and gas lease and agreement
terms.
III. The Committee and Its Process
In a negotiated rulemaking, a
proposed rule is developed by a
committee composed of representatives
of government and the interests that will
be significantly affected by the rule.
Decisions are made by ‘‘consensus.’’
represented by the representatives listed
below:
A representative of the Shoshone and
Arapaho Tribes of the Wind River
Reservation;
A representative of the Ute Indian
Tribe;
A representative of the allottees at
Fort Berthold, North Dakota;
A representative of the allottees of
Oklahoma Indian Land/Mineral Owners
of Associated Nations;
A representative of the Blackfeet
Nation;
A representative of the Council of
Petroleum Accountants Societies
(COPAS) Revenue Committee;
A representative of the Independent
Petroleum Association of Mountain
States;
A representative of Peak Energy
Resources;
A representative of Resolute Natural
Resources;
A representative of Chesapeake
Energy;
Two representatives of the Minerals
Management Service; and
A representative of the Assistant
Secretary for Indian Affairs.
If anyone believes their interests will
not be adequately represented by these
organizations, they must demonstrate
and document that assertion through an
application submitted no later than 10
calendar days following publication of
this notice. You may fax your
documentation to (303) 231–3409.
The first meeting date will be
published in a Federal Register notice.
Future meetings will be determined at
this first meeting and notice of the dates
published in the Federal Register.
Certification
I hereby certify that the Indian Oil
Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee is in the public interest.
‘‘[C]onsensus’’ means unanimous
concurrence among the interests represented
on a negotiated rulemaking committee
established under this subchapter, unless
such committee (A) agrees to define such
term to mean a general but not unanimous
concurrence; or (B) agrees upon another
specified definition.
Dated: December 10, 2008.
Foster L. Wade,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and
Minerals Management.
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5 U.S.C. 562(2) (A) and (B).
The negotiated rulemaking process is
initiated by the Agency’s identification
of interests potentially affected by the
rulemaking under consideration. Those
interests were identified by the
comments received regarding the
Federal Register notice published on
April 28, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
IV. Membership of the Committee
The MMS believes that the interests
significantly affected by this rule will be
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National Park Service
Draft Legislative Environmental Impact
Statement on the Harvest of GlaucousWinged Gull Eggs by the Huna Tlingit
in Glacier Bay National Park
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice of Availability of the
Draft Legislative Environmental Impact
Statement on the Harvest of GlaucousAGENCY:
ACTION:
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Winged Gull Eggs by the Huna Tlingit
in Glacier Bay National Park.
SUMMARY: The National Park Service
announces the availability of a Draft
Legislative Environmental Impact
Statement (LEIS) for the Harvest of
Glaucous-Winged Gull Eggs by the Huna
Tlingit in Glacier Bay National Park.
The document describes and analyzes
the environmental impacts of a
preferred alternative and one additional
action alternative for managing a limited
harvest of glaucous-winged gull eggs. A
no action alternative is also evaluated.
This notice announces the public
comment period, the locations of public
hearings, and solicits comments on the
draft LEIS.
DATES: Comments on the draft LEIS
must be received no later than March 6,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Written comments on the
draft LEIS should be submitted to Mary
Beth Moss, Project Manager, Glacier Bay
National Park and Preserve, PO Box 140,
Gustavus, AK 99829.
Submit comments electronically
through the NPS Planning, Environment
and Public comment system (PEPC) at
https://parkplanning.nps.gov. The draft
LEIS may be viewed and retrieved at
this Web site as well. Hard copies of the
draft LEIS are available by request from
the aforementioned address. See
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the
locations of public hearings.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Beth Moss, Project Manager,
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve,
Telephone: 907 317–1270.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of the draft LEIS is to analyze
the effects of the limited collection of
glaucous-winged gull eggs within
Glacier Bay National Park by Hoonah
Indian Association (HIA; the federally
recognized government of the Huna
Tlingit) tribal members if legislation
authorizing collection were enacted.
Glacier Bay is the traditional homeland
of the Huna Tlingit. The Huna Tlingit
harvested eggs at gull rookeries in
Glacier Bay, including the large nesting
site on South Marble Island, prior to the
park being established in 1925. Egg
collection was curtailed in the 1960s.
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act
prohibited the harvest of gull eggs, and
by statute and NPS regulations, harvest
is precluded within park boundaries.
In the late 1990s, at the behest of
tribal leaders, the NPS agreed to explore
ways to authorize this important
cultural tradition. Section 4 of the
Glacier Bay National Park Resource
Management Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–
455) requires the Secretary of Interior, in
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[FR Doc No: E8-30139]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
[Docket No. MMS-2008-MRM-0027]
Notice of Establishment of the Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated
Rulemaking Committee
AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior.
ACTION: Establishment of Advisory Committee.
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SUMMARY: As required by section 9 (a) (2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the Department of the
Interior (Department) is giving notice of the establishment of the
Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking Committee (Committee) to
develop specific recommendations regarding Indian oil valuation. The
Department has determined that the establishment of this Committee is
in the public interest and will assist the Minerals Management Service
(MMS) in performing its duties under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act of 1982 (FOGRMA) (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). Copies of the
Committee's charter will be filed with the appropriate committees of
Congress and the Library of Congress in accordance with section 9 (c)
of FACA.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following methods:
Electronically go to https://www.regulations.gov. In the
``Comment or Submission'' column, enter ``MMS-2008-MRM-0027'' to view
supporting and related materials for this notice. Click on ``Send a
comment or submission'' link to submit public comments. Information on
using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the
comment period, is available through the site's ``User Tips'' link. All
comments submitted will be posted to the docket.
Mail comments to Hyla Hurst, Regulatory Specialist,
Minerals Management Service, Minerals Revenue Management, P.O. Box
25165, MS 302B2, Denver, Colorado 80225.
Hand-carry comments or use an overnight courier service.
Our courier address is Building 85, Room A-614, Denver Federal Center,
West 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Denver, Colorado 80225.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Donald T. Sant, Senior Policy
Advisor, Minerals Management Service, Minerals Revenue Management, P.O.
Box 25165, MS 300B2, Denver, Colorado 80225-
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0165, telephone number (303) 231-3899, fax number (303) 231-3409.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On April 28, 2008, the Department published a notice of intent to
establish an Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking Committee (73
FR 22970). In that notice, the Department requested interested parties
to nominate representatives for membership on the Committee. The
Department received 1 comment opposing the establishment of a
negotiated rulemaking committee and 10 responses nominating individuals
to serve on the Committee. The Department believes that using a
negotiated rulemaking committee to make specific recommendations
regarding valuation of oil from Indian leases would help the agency in
developing a rulemaking. Therefore, the Department is establishing the
Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking Committee.
II. Statutory Provisions
The Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1996 (NRA) (5 U.S.C. 561 et seq.
); the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2, section 1
et seq. ); the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982
(FOGRMA) (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); the Indian Mineral Development Act
of 1982 (25 U.S.C. 2101-2108; and 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9); 30 CFR part 206;
25 CFR part 225; and Indian oil and gas lease and agreement terms.
III. The Committee and Its Process
In a negotiated rulemaking, a proposed rule is developed by a
committee composed of representatives of government and the interests
that will be significantly affected by the rule. Decisions are made by
``consensus.''
``[C]onsensus'' means unanimous concurrence among the interests
represented on a negotiated rulemaking committee established under
this subchapter, unless such committee (A) agrees to define such
term to mean a general but not unanimous concurrence; or (B) agrees
upon another specified definition.
5 U.S.C. 562(2) (A) and (B).
The negotiated rulemaking process is initiated by the Agency's
identification of interests potentially affected by the rulemaking
under consideration. Those interests were identified by the comments
received regarding the Federal Register notice published on April 28,
2008.
IV. Membership of the Committee
The MMS believes that the interests significantly affected by this
rule will be represented by the representatives listed below:
A representative of the Shoshone and Arapaho Tribes of the Wind
River Reservation;
A representative of the Ute Indian Tribe;
A representative of the allottees at Fort Berthold, North Dakota;
A representative of the allottees of Oklahoma Indian Land/Mineral
Owners of Associated Nations;
A representative of the Blackfeet Nation;
A representative of the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies
(COPAS) Revenue Committee;
A representative of the Independent Petroleum Association of
Mountain States;
A representative of Peak Energy Resources;
A representative of Resolute Natural Resources;
A representative of Chesapeake Energy;
Two representatives of the Minerals Management Service; and
A representative of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.
If anyone believes their interests will not be adequately
represented by these organizations, they must demonstrate and document
that assertion through an application submitted no later than 10
calendar days following publication of this notice. You may fax your
documentation to (303) 231-3409.
The first meeting date will be published in a Federal Register
notice. Future meetings will be determined at this first meeting and
notice of the dates published in the Federal Register.
Certification
I hereby certify that the Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated
Rulemaking Committee is in the public interest.
Dated: December 10, 2008.
Foster L. Wade,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management.
[FR Doc. E8-30139 Filed 12-18-08; 8:45 am]
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