Potential for Oil Shale Development; Withdrawal of the Call for Nominations-Oil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, and D) Program and Request for Public Comment, 8983-8984 [E9-4259]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 38 / Friday, February 27, 2009 / Notices Willamette Meridian Oregon T. 25 S., R. 5 W., accepted October 16, 2008. T. 26 S., R. 3 W., accepted October 16, 2008. T. 28 S., R. 8 W., accepted October 16, 2008. T. 30 S., R. 3 W., accepted October 16, 2008. T. 29 S., R. 8 W., accepted October 24, 2008. T. 29 S., R. 9 W., accepted October 24, 2008. The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, Oregon, on January 8, 2009. Willamette Meridian Washington T. 33 N., R. 36 E., accepted November 24, 2008. Oregon T. 3 S., R. 7 W., accepted November 6, 2008. T. 23 S., R. 4 W., accepted November 24, 2008. T. 20 S., R. 6 W., accepted November 24, 2008. T. 25 S., R. 7 W., accepted November 24, 2008. T. 32 S., R. 10 W., accepted November 24, 2008. T. 21 S., R. 4 W., accepted November 24, 2008. Tps. 25 & 26 S.R. 4 W., accepted November 24, 2008. A copy of the plats may be obtained from the Land Office at the Oregon/Washington State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 333 S.W. 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204, upon required payment. A person or party who wishes to protest against a survey must file a notice that they wish to protest (at the above address) with the Oregon/Washington State Director, Bureau of Land Management, Portland, Oregon. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief, Branch of Geographic Sciences, Bureau of Land Management, 333 SW. 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204. ADDRESSES: Dated: February 13, 2009. Cathie Jensen, Chief, Lands Section. [FR Doc. E9–4192 Filed 2–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet on March 26, 2009, at the BLM National Training Center located at 9828 North 31st Avenue in Phoenix from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Morning agenda items include: Review and approval of the September 18, 2008, meeting minutes for RAC and Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RRAC) business; BLM State Director’s update on statewide issues; Update on Solar Energy Rights-of-Way Applications; Presentation on the Healthy Lands Initiative Projects and Wild Horse and Burro Program in Arizona; RAC questions on BLM Field Managers’ Rangeland Resource Team proposals; and reports by RAC working groups. A public comment period will be provided at 11:30 a.m. on March 26, 2009, for any interested publics who wish to address the Council on BLM programs and business. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the RAC has been designated as the RRAC, and has the authority to review all BLM and Forest Service (FS) recreation fee proposals in Arizona. The afternoon meeting agenda on March 26, will include a presentation on the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act requirements, a review and discussion of the Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) Working Group Report, future BLM/FS recreation fee proposals and REA Working Group meeting schedule. DATES: Effective Date: March 26, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Stevens, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office, One North Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, Arizona 85004–4427, 602– 417–9504. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Helen Hankins, Acting Arizona State Director. [FR Doc. E9–4212 Filed 2–26–09; 8:45 am] Bureau of Land Management BILLING CODE 4310–32–P rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES2 [LLAZ9120000 L12200000 AL0000 6100.241A0] State of Arizona Resource Advisory Council Meeting 16:39 Feb 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWO–3200000 L13100000.PP0000 L.X.EM OSHL000.241A] Potential for Oil Shale Development; Withdrawal of the Call for Nominations—Oil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, and D) Program and Request for Public Comment AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: On January 15, 2009, the BLM published in the Federal Register a notice entitled ‘‘Potential for Oil Shale Development; Call for Nominations— Oil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, and D) Program’’ (see 74 FR 2611). The new Administration intends to review and reconsider certain aspects of the current solicitation, including lease acreage and the rules that would govern conversion of an R, D, and D lease to a commercial lease, particularly those related to royalty rates. To ensure a fair return to the public for potential commercial development of these Federal resources, the Administration has determined that further information is needed. Accordingly, the BLM is seeking public comment on the terms and conditions of any future oil shale R, D, and D leases that it may issue. The BLM therefore withdraws the January 15, 2009, solicitation of the nomination of parcels to be leased for R, D, and D of oil shale recovery technologies in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. DATES: The withdrawal is effective February 27, 2009. Please submit comments on the terms and conditions of any future oil shale R, D, and D leases no later than May 28, 2009 to assure that they are considered. ADDRESSES: Please hand-deliver written comments to Nick Douglas, Suite 807, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC. You may send comments via overnight delivery to this same address. Mail U.S.P.S. written comments to BLM (Attn: Nick Douglas), Minerals and Realty Management, Mail Stop: LS 807, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. You may also send comments electronically to Nick Douglas at Nick_Douglas@blm.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Douglas, BLM, Washington Office, 202– 557–3377. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM is seeking comment from industry, state and local governments, and citizens on AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Arizona Resource Advisory Council Meeting. VerDate Nov<24>2008 8983 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 8984 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 38 / Friday, February 27, 2009 / Notices the terms and conditions of a second round of oil shale R, D, and D leasing. The BLM has determined that more information is necessary prior to offering additional Federal lands for R, D and D leasing. This withdrawal is not intended to halt the oil shale R, D and D program, which is ongoing with six R, D and D leases in Colorado and Utah. Please specifically comment on the terms and conditions of any future R, D, and D leases that the BLM may issue, including, but not limited to, comments on lease size, lease duration, royalty rate after conversion to a commercial lease, environmental and economic diligence, and whether there is a need for additional preference right lease acreage. As a result of public comments received, the BLM may revise the lease form originally referenced in the Federal Register notice published on January 15, 2009 [74 FR 2611]. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: February 24, 2009. Ron Wenker, Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. E9–4259 Filed 2–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWO620000.L18200000.XH0000] Call for Nominations for Resource Advisory Councils AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES2 Interior. ACTION: Notice of Resource Advisory Council Call for Nominations. SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) that have member terms expiring this year. The RACs provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management of the National System of Public Lands within their geographic areas. The BLM will consider public nominations for 45 days after the publication date of this notice. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Feb 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 Send all nominations to the appropriate BLM state office no later than April 13, 2009. ADDRESSES: SEE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the locations to send your nominations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Greenberger, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Legislative Affairs and Correspondence Division, 1849 C Street, NW., MS–401 LS, Washington, DC 20240; 202–452– 5066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1730) directs the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA directs the Secretary to establish 10- to 15-member citizenbased advisory councils that are consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As required by FACA, RAC membership must be balanced and representative of the various interests concerned with the management of the public lands. The rules governing RACs are found at 43 CFR subpart 1784. These include three categories: Category One—Holders of Federal grazing permits and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, timber industry, transportation or rights-ofway, developed outdoor recreation, offhighway vehicle use, and commercial recreation; Category Two—Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historic organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations; and Category Three—Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for management of natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the Council is organized; representatives of academia that are employed in natural sciences; and the public-at-large. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be residents of the state or states in which the RAC has jurisdiction. The BLM will evaluate nominees based on their education, training, experience, and their knowledge of the geographical area of the RAC. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to collaborative resource decisionmaking. The following must accompany all nominations: DATE: PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 —Letters of reference from represented interests or organizations; —A completed background information nomination form; and —Any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications. Simultaneous with this notice, BLM state offices will issue press releases providing additional information for submitting nominations, with specifics about the number and categories of member positions available for each RAC in the state. Nominations for RACs should be sent to the appropriate BLM offices listed below: Alaska Alaska RAC Sharon Wilson, Alaska State Office, BLM, 222 West 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513, (907) 271– 4418; Alternate: Pam Eldridge, (907) 271– 5555. Arizona Arizona RAC Deborah Stevens, Arizona State Office, BLM, One North Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 417–9215. California Central California RAC David Christy, Folsom Field Office, BLM, 63 Natoma Street, Folsom, California 95630, (916) 985–4474. Northeastern California RAC Jeff Fontana, Eagle Lake Field Office, BLM, 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, California 96130, (530) 252–5332. Northwestern California RAC Jeff Fontana, Eagle Lake Field Office, BLM, 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, California 96130, (530) 257–0456. Colorado Front Range RAC Cass Cairns, Royal Gorge Field Office, BLM, 3170 E. Main Street, Canon City, Colorado 81212, (719) 269–8553. Northwest RAC David Boyd, Glenwood Springs Field Office, BLM, 50629 Highways 6 and 24, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601, (970) 947–2800. Southwest RAC Barbara Sharrow, Uncompahgre Field Office, BLM 2505 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, Colorado 81401, (970) 240– 5300. E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 38 (Friday, February 27, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8983-8984]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-4259]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWO-3200000 L13100000.PP0000 L.X.EM OSHL000.241A]


Potential for Oil Shale Development; Withdrawal of the Call for 
Nominations--Oil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, 
and D) Program and Request for Public Comment

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On January 15, 2009, the BLM published in the Federal Register 
a notice entitled ``Potential for Oil Shale Development; Call for 
Nominations--Oil Shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (R, D, 
and D) Program'' (see 74 FR 2611). The new Administration intends to 
review and reconsider certain aspects of the current solicitation, 
including lease acreage and the rules that would govern conversion of 
an R, D, and D lease to a commercial lease, particularly those related 
to royalty rates. To ensure a fair return to the public for potential 
commercial development of these Federal resources, the Administration 
has determined that further information is needed. Accordingly, the BLM 
is seeking public comment on the terms and conditions of any future oil 
shale R, D, and D leases that it may issue. The BLM therefore withdraws 
the January 15, 2009, solicitation of the nomination of parcels to be 
leased for R, D, and D of oil shale recovery technologies in Colorado, 
Utah, and Wyoming.

DATES: The withdrawal is effective February 27, 2009. Please submit 
comments on the terms and conditions of any future oil shale R, D, and 
D leases no later than May 28, 2009 to assure that they are considered.

ADDRESSES: Please hand-deliver written comments to Nick Douglas, Suite 
807, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC. You may send comments via 
overnight delivery to this same address. Mail U.S.P.S. written comments 
to BLM (Attn: Nick Douglas), Minerals and Realty Management, Mail Stop: 
LS 807, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. You may also send 
comments electronically to Nick Douglas at Nick_Douglas@blm.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Douglas, BLM, Washington Office, 
202-557-3377.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM is seeking comment from industry, 
state and local governments, and citizens on

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the terms and conditions of a second round of oil shale R, D, and D 
leasing. The BLM has determined that more information is necessary 
prior to offering additional Federal lands for R, D and D leasing. This 
withdrawal is not intended to halt the oil shale R, D and D program, 
which is ongoing with six R, D and D leases in Colorado and Utah. 
Please specifically comment on the terms and conditions of any future 
R, D, and D leases that the BLM may issue, including, but not limited 
to, comments on lease size, lease duration, royalty rate after 
conversion to a commercial lease, environmental and economic diligence, 
and whether there is a need for additional preference right lease 
acreage. As a result of public comments received, the BLM may revise 
the lease form originally referenced in the Federal Register notice 
published on January 15, 2009 [74 FR 2611].
    Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

    Dated: February 24, 2009.
Ron Wenker,
Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management.
[FR Doc. E9-4259 Filed 2-26-09; 8:45 am]
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