Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, NM, 8738-8739 [2010-3828]
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may be affected by the establishment of
the NEP.
Wood Bison Status in Canada and ESA
Petition
In 1988, the Committee on the Status
of Endangered Wildlife in Canada
reclassified the wood bison from
‘‘endangered’’ to ‘‘threatened’’ status
under Canada’s Species at Risk Act
because Canadian populations of wood
bison were recovering. In 2007,
Canada’s Wood Bison Recovery Team
petitioned the Service to reclassify
wood bison from endangered to
threatened status under the Act. On
February 3, 2009, we published a
finding that the petition presented
substantial information indicating that
this action may be warranted and
initiated a status review for wood bison
(74 FR 5908). Following our review of
the wood bison’s status, we will issue a
finding on the petition, in which we
will determine whether it is appropriate
to retain the species’ endangered status,
reclassify it as threatened, or even to
remove the wood bison from listed
status under the Act.
Regulatory Status of Wood Bison in
Alaska
The State will not consider
reintroducing wood bison to Alaska in
the absence of Federal regulatory
assurance to landowners and land
managers that such action would not
adversely affect resource development
activities important to Alaska’s
economy. Such assurance could be
accomplished through a change in the
species’ listing status throughout its
range or through the establishment of a
NEP pursuant to section 10(j) of the Act.
A reclassification of the wood bison to
‘‘threatened’’ status, without the
establishment of a NEP pursuant to ESA
section 10(j), would not provide
sufficient regulatory assurance.
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Scoping Process
To ensure compliance with NEPA and
the Act, the Service and ADF&G are
cooperating to prepare a draft
environmental assessment (EA) and
proposed rule to establish, under
section 10(j) of the Act, a non-essential
experimental population of wood bison
in Alaska. The purpose of this scoping
process is to aid the development of the
EA by collecting comments on this
action as a way to support wood bison
conservation. We also seek comments
on the environmental effects of
reintroducing wood bison to Alaska.
In addition to the ‘‘no action’’
alternative, our draft EA will consider:
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(1) The environmental effects of
issuing 10(j) and 4(d) rules for wood
bison in Alaska;
(2) the environmental effects of
reintroducing wood bison to one or
more of the potential release sites Minto
Flats, Yukon Flats, and the lower
Innoko/Yukon River area;
(3) the environmental effects of
reintroducing wood bison to Alaska in
the absence of 10(j) and 4(d) rules.
We will incorporate the relevant
public comments we receive in response
to this scoping notice into our analysis
of impacts of the proposed action and
project alternatives in the draft EA. This
document will include maps of the
proposed reintroduction area or areas,
based on public input and current
knowledge of wood bison habitat in
Alaska. We will make the draft EA
available for a minimum 30-day public
review period. The final environmental
document, which will address the
comments we receive during the draft
EA public comment period, will be
available on the internet.
Request for Public Comments
We wish to ensure that any 10(j) rule
and associated environmental
documents we issue relating to the
wood bison in Alaska effectively
evaluate all potential issues associated
with wood bison reintroduction to
Alaska. Therefore, we request comments
or recommendations concerning any of
the considerations we have listed above;
and also concerning: The biological and
habitat requirements of the species;
information on the distribution and
quality of habitat for the wood bison in
Alaska; the overall approach to the
conservation of wood bison in Canada
and Alaska; reasons why any specific
areas might require special management
or should be excluded from, or added
to, the proposed reintroduction site or
sites; and any other pertinent issues of
concern. We seek comments from the
public; Tribal, local, State, and Federal
government agencies; the scientific
community; industry; or any other
affected or interested party. To
determine whether to prepare a Finding
of No Significant Impact or an
Environmental Impact Statement, we
will take into consideration all
comments and any additional
information we receive.
References
A complete list of all references in
this notice is available upon request
from the Fish and Wildlife Service (see
ADDRESSES).
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Author(s)
The primary author of this package is
the Fisheries and Ecological Services
Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Anchorage, AK.
Dated: February 12, 2010.
Gary Edwards,
Deputy Regional Director, Region 7, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service.
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Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, NM
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of filing of Plats of
Survey.
SUMMARY: The plats of survey described
below are scheduled to be officially
filed in the New Mexico State Office,
Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
Santa Fe, New Mexico, thirty (30)
calendar days from the date of this
publication.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
New Mexico Principal Meridian, New
Mexico (NM)
The plat representing the dependent
resurvey and survey in Township 14
North, Range 10 West, of the New
Mexico Principal Meridian, accepted
September 4, 2009, for Group 1093 NM.
The plat, in two sheets, representing
the dependent resurvey and survey, in
Township 16 North, Range 19 West, of
the New Mexico Principal Meridian,
accepted September 30, 2009, for Group
1073 NM.
The plat representing the dependent
resurvey and survey, of the Canon De
San Diego Grant, accepted November
19, 2009, for Group 1100 NM.
The plat representing the dependent
resurvey and survey, in Township 17
North, Range 24 East, of the New
Mexico Principal Meridian, accepted
December 2, 2009, for Group 1102 NM.
Indian Meridian, Oklahoma (OK)
The plat, in two sheets, representing
the dependent resurvey and survey in
Township 15 North, Range 11 West, of
the Indian Meridian, accepted October
16, 2009, for Group 180 OK.
The plat, in four sheets, representing
the dependent resurvey and survey in
Township 20 North, Range 16 West, of
the Indian Meridian, accepted October
14, 2009, for Group 162 OK.
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The plat, in four sheets, representing
the dependent resurvey and survey in
Township 5 South, Range 13 West, of
the Indian Meridian, accepted
September 24, 2009, for Group 80 OK.
The plat, in three sheets, representing
the dependent resurvey and survey, in
Township 5 South, Range 15 West, of
the Indian Meridian, accepted
September 24, 2009, for Group 82 OK.
The plat, in two sheets, representing
the dependent resurvey and survey, in
Township 24 North, Range 2 East, of the
Indian Meridian, accepted November
19, 2009, for Group 159 OK.
If a protest against a survey, as shown
on any of the above plats is received
prior to the date of official filing, the
filing will be stayed pending
consideration of the protest. A plat will
not be officially filed until the day after
all protests have been dismissed and
become final or appeals from the
dismissal affirmed.
A person or party who wishes to
protest against any of these surveys
must file a written protest with the New
Mexico State Director, Bureau of Land
Management, stating that they wish to
protest.
A statement of reasons for a protest
may be filed with the notice of protest
to the State Director, or the statement of
reasons must be filed with the State
Director within thirty (30) days after the
protest is filed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
These plats will be available for
inspection in the New Mexico State
Office, Bureau of Land Management,
P.O. Box 27115, Santa Fe, New Mexico
87502–0115. Copies may be obtained
from this office upon payment. Contact
Marcella Montoya at 505–438–7537, or
Marcella_Montoya@nm.blm.gov, for
assistance.
Stephen W. Beyerlein,
Acting, Chief, Branch of Cadastral, Survey/
GeoSciences.
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Notice of Intent To Prepare a Resource
Management Plan for the
Uncompahgre Field Office and
Associated Environmental Impact
Statement
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the
Federal Land Policy and Management
Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended, the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO),
Montrose, Colorado intends to prepare a
Resource Management Plan (RMP) with
an associated Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for the UFO and by this
notice is announcing the beginning of
the scoping process to solicit public
comments and identify issues. The RMP
will replace the existing 1985 San Juan/
San Miguel RMP and the 1989
Uncompahgre Basin RMP.
DATES: This notice initiates the public
scoping process for the RMP and the
associated EIS. Comments on issues and
planning criteria may be submitted in
writing until March 29, 2010
Scoping meetings were held recently
in the following locations:
Hotchkiss, CO, January 12, 2010.
Delta, CO, January 13, 2010.
Montrose, CO, January 14, 2010.
Ridgway, CO, January 19, 2010.
Norwood, CO, January 20, 2010.
Naturita, CO, January 21, 2010.
Telluride, CO, February 3, 2010.
The dates and locations of all scoping
meetings were announced 15 days in
advance through local media, a
newsletter and the BLM Web site at:
https://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ufo/
uncompahgre_rmp.html. Comments
received during scoping meetings held
in January and February, 2010 will be
incorporated in the record and
considered by the BLM. In order to be
included in the Draft EIS, all comments
must be received prior to the close of
the 30-day scoping period. The BLM
will provide additional opportunities
for public participation upon
publication of the Draft EIS.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on issues and planning criteria by any
of the following methods:
• Web site: https://www.blm.gov/co/st/
en/fo/ufo/uncompahgre_rmp.html.
• E-mail: uformp@blm.gov.
• Fax: (970) 240–5367.
• Mail: BLM Uncompahgre Field
Office, RMP Project Manager, 2465 S.
Townsend Ave., Montrose, Colorado
81401.
Documents pertinent to this proposal
may be examined at the UFO during
regular business hours (from 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
except holidays).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information and/or to have your
name added to our mailing list, contact
Bruce Krickbaum, RMP Project
Manager, telephone (970) 240–5300;
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address BLM Uncompahgre Field Office
2465 South Townsend Ave, Montrose,
Colorado 81401; e-mail
uformp@blm.gov.
This
document: provides notice that the BLM
UFO, Montrose, Colorado, intends to
prepare an RMP with an associated EIS
for the UFO; announces the beginning of
the scoping process; and seeks public
input on issues and planning criteria.
The planning area is located in Delta,
Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and
San Miguel counties, Colorado,
encompasses approximately 675,677
acres of public land, and excludes the
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation
Area and the Dominguez-Escalante
National Conservation Area, which are
managed under separate RMPs.
The purpose of the public scoping
process is to determine relevant issues
that will influence the scope of the
environmental analysis, including
alternatives, and guide the planning
process. Preliminary issues for the
planning area have been identified by
BLM personnel, Federal, State, and local
agencies, and other stakeholders. The
issues include:
• Managing vegetative and water
resources, terrestrial and aquatic habitat
and special management areas, while
sustaining biological diversity and
native species populations;
• Managing mineral, renewable and
nonrenewable energy resources;
• Managing increasing numbers and
types of human activities and uses;
• Managing land tenure adjustments,
withdrawals and utility/energy
corridors;
• Managing and protecting cultural,
historical and paleontological resources
and Native American religious
concerns; and
• Managing public lands and
resources, including authorized and
permitted land uses, for a growing
population and expanding urban
interface, with consideration for
community values and needs.
Preliminary planning criteria include:
• Compliance with the FLPMA, the
NEPA and other applicable laws and
regulations.
• Incorporation of the Colorado BLM
Standards for Public Land Health.
• Continued management of
Wilderness Study Areas under the
Interim Management Policy for Lands
under Wilderness Review until
Congress acts on a designation or
releases lands from consideration.
• Decisions will be made that affect
all BLM lands, including the subsurface
mineral estate, within the planning area.
• Recognition of valid existing rights.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
LLNM915000L14200000.BJ0000]
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, NM
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of filing of Plats of Survey.
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SUMMARY: The plats of survey described below are scheduled to be
officially filed in the New Mexico State Office, Bureau of Land
Management (BLM), Santa Fe, New Mexico, thirty (30) calendar days from
the date of this publication.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
New Mexico Principal Meridian, New Mexico (NM)
The plat representing the dependent resurvey and survey in Township
14 North, Range 10 West, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, accepted
September 4, 2009, for Group 1093 NM.
The plat, in two sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and
survey, in Township 16 North, Range 19 West, of the New Mexico
Principal Meridian, accepted September 30, 2009, for Group 1073 NM.
The plat representing the dependent resurvey and survey, of the
Canon De San Diego Grant, accepted November 19, 2009, for Group 1100
NM.
The plat representing the dependent resurvey and survey, in
Township 17 North, Range 24 East, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian,
accepted December 2, 2009, for Group 1102 NM.
Indian Meridian, Oklahoma (OK)
The plat, in two sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and
survey in Township 15 North, Range 11 West, of the Indian Meridian,
accepted October 16, 2009, for Group 180 OK.
The plat, in four sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and
survey in Township 20 North, Range 16 West, of the Indian Meridian,
accepted October 14, 2009, for Group 162 OK.
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The plat, in four sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and
survey in Township 5 South, Range 13 West, of the Indian Meridian,
accepted September 24, 2009, for Group 80 OK.
The plat, in three sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and
survey, in Township 5 South, Range 15 West, of the Indian Meridian,
accepted September 24, 2009, for Group 82 OK.
The plat, in two sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and
survey, in Township 24 North, Range 2 East, of the Indian Meridian,
accepted November 19, 2009, for Group 159 OK.
If a protest against a survey, as shown on any of the above plats
is received prior to the date of official filing, the filing will be
stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat will not be
officially filed until the day after all protests have been dismissed
and become final or appeals from the dismissal affirmed.
A person or party who wishes to protest against any of these
surveys must file a written protest with the New Mexico State Director,
Bureau of Land Management, stating that they wish to protest.
A statement of reasons for a protest may be filed with the notice
of protest to the State Director, or the statement of reasons must be
filed with the State Director within thirty (30) days after the protest
is filed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: These plats will be available for
inspection in the New Mexico State Office, Bureau of Land Management,
P.O. Box 27115, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502-0115. Copies may be obtained
from this office upon payment. Contact Marcella Montoya at 505-438-
7537, or Marcella_Montoya@nm.blm.gov, for assistance.
Stephen W. Beyerlein,
Acting, Chief, Branch of Cadastral, Survey/GeoSciences.
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