Notice of Call for Nominations for the Bureau of Land Management's California Desert District Advisory Council, 16805-16806 [2011-6994]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 58 / Friday, March 25, 2011 / Notices CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The BLM by phone at 907–271–5960, by email at ak.blm.conveyance@blm.gov, or by telecommunication device (TTD) through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Joe J. Labay, Land Transfer Resolution Specialist, Branch of Preparation and Resolution. [FR Doc. 2011–7002 Filed 3–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. 3. Notices of appeal transmitted by electronic means, such as facsimile or email, will not be accepted as timely filed. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The BLM by phone at 907–271–5960, by email at ak.blm.conveyance@blm.gov, or by telecommunication device (TTD) through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [AA–42653; LLAK965000–L14100000– KC0000–P] Linda L. Keskitalo, Land Law Examiner, Land Transfer Adjudication II Branch. Alaska Native Claims Selection [FR Doc. 2011–7006 Filed 3–24–11; 8:45 am] Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue an appealable decision to Bristol Bay Native Corporation. The decision approves conveyance of the surface and subsurface estates in the lands described below pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The lands are in the vicinity of Clarks Point, Alaska, and are located in: Bureau of Land Management AGENCY: SUMMARY: erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Seward Meridian, Alaska T. 14 S., R. 56 W., Secs. 6, 7, 18, 19, and 30. Containing 3,076.21 acres. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Bristol Bay Times. DATES: Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the decision may appeal the decision within the following time limits: 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt requested, shall have until April 25, 2011 to file an appeal. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Mar 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [F–19155–07; LLAK965000–L14100000– KC0000–P] Alaska Native Claims Selection Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. AGENCY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue an appealable decision to Doyon, Limited. The decision approves conveyance of the surface and subsurface estates in the lands described below pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The lands are in the vicinity of Alatna, Alaska, and are located in: SUMMARY: Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska T. 21 N., R. 23 W., Secs. 23, 24, and 26. Containing 1,402.46 acres. T. 19 N., R. 25 W., Secs. 4 to 8, inclusive. Containing 2,789.80 acres. Aggregating 4,192.26 acres. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the decision may appeal the decision within the following time limits: 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt requested, shall have until April 25, 2011 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. 3. Notice of appeal transmitted by electronic means, such as facsimile or email, will not be accepted as timely filed. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The BLM by phone at 907–271–5960, by email at ak.blm.conveyance@blm.gov, or by telecommunication device (TTD) through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DATES: Linda L. Keskitalo, Land Law Examiner, Land Transfer Adjudication II Branch. [FR Doc. 2011–7004 Filed 3–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCAD00000 L19900000.AL0000 Notice of Call for Nominations for the Bureau of Land Management’s California Desert District Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of call for nominations. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) California Desert District is soliciting nominations from the public for six members of its California Desert District Advisory Council (Council) to serve a three-year term. Council members provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on the management of public lands in southern California. SUMMARY: Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. 16805 E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1 16806 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 58 / Friday, March 25, 2011 / Notices Nominations should be sent to Teresa Raml, District Manager, Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District Office, 22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, California 92553. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Briery, BLM California Desert District External Affairs (951) 697–5220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council is comprised of 15 private individuals who represent different interests and advise BLM officials on policies and programs concerning the management of 11 million acres of BLMadministered public land in southern California’s Desert District. The Council meets in formal session three to four times each year in various locations throughout the California Desert District. Council members serve without compensation. Members serve threeyear terms and may be nominated for reappointment for an additional threeyear term. The terms of six Council members have recently expired. The purpose of this notice is to seek nominations for individuals to fill those positions. Section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to involve the public in planning and issues related to the management of BLM-administered lands. The Secretary selects Council nominees consistent with the requirements of FLPMA and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which require nominees appointed to the Council be balanced in terms of points of view and representative of the various interests concerned with the management of the public lands within the area for which the Council is established. The Council also is balanced geographically, and the BLM will try to find qualified representatives from areas throughout the California Desert District. The District covers portions of eight counties, and includes more than 11 million acres of public land in the California Desert Conservation Area and 300,000 acres of scattered parcels in San Diego, western Riverside, western San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties (known as the South Coast). Public notice begins with the publication date of this notice and nominations will be accepted until May 9, 2011. The three-year term would begin immediately upon confirmation by the Secretary. The six positions to be filled include one representative of recreation groups or organizations, one representative of non-renewable groups or organizations, erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Mar 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 one representative of wildlife groups or organizations, and three representatives of the public-at-large (including one elected official). Any group or individual may nominate a qualified person, based upon education, training, and knowledge of the BLM, the California Desert, and the issues involving BLMadministered public lands throughout southern California. Qualified individuals also may nominate themselves. The nomination form may be found on the Desert Advisory Council webpage: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/ info/rac/dac.html. The following must accompany the nomination form for all nominations: Letters of reference from represented interests, or organizations, or elected officials; A completed background information nomination form to include the nominee’s work and home addresses and telephone numbers, a biographical sketch including the nominee’s work, applicable outside interests, and public service records; and Any other information that addresses the nominee’s qualifications. Nominees unable to download the nomination form may contact the BLM California Desert District External Affairs staff at (951) 697–5220 to request a copy. Advisory Council members are appointed by the Secretary, and will be evaluated based on their education, training, and knowledge of the BLM, the California Desert District, and the issues involving BLM-administered public lands. The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently federally registered lobbyists to serve on any FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils. Teresa A. Raml, California Desert District Manager. [FR Doc. 2011–6994 Filed 3–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–40–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCAC07000 L1310000 EJ0000 LXSIGEOT0000] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project, Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, CA AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice of intent. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, and the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office, Bishop, California and the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (GBUAPCD) (a California state agency) intend to prepare a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to consider approval of the development of a proposed 33-megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant and associated well field, internal access roads, pipelines, and a transmission line on public and private lands near the Town of Mammoth Lakes, California, and by this notice, are announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues. SUMMARY: This notice initiates the public scoping processes for the EIS/EIR. Comments on issues may be submitted in writing until April 25, 2011. The date(s) and location(s) of any scoping meetings will be announced at least 15 days in advance through local media, newspapers and the BLM Web site at: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ bishop.html. In order to be included in the Draft EIS/EIR, all comments must be received prior to the close of the scoping period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. We will provide additional opportunities for public participation upon publication of the Draft EIS/EIR. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments related to the Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project by any of the following methods: • Web site: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/ en/fo/bishop.html • E-mail: cabipubcom@ca.blm.gov • Fax: 760–872–5050 • Mail: BLM Bishop Field Office, 351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100, Bishop, California 93514, Attn: Casa Diablo IV Development Project, C/O Steven Nelson, Project Manager. Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined at the BLM Bishop Field Office and the Mono County Library at 400 Sierra Park Road, Mammoth Lakes, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information and/or to have your name added to our mailing list, contact Margie DeRose, Minerals and Geology Program Manager, Inyo National Forest, telephone (760) 873–2424; or mail to: Steven Nelson, Project Manager, BLM DATES: E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 58 (Friday, March 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16805-16806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Notice of Call for Nominations for the Bureau of Land 
Management's California Desert District Advisory Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert 
District is soliciting nominations from the public for six members of 
its California Desert District Advisory Council (Council) to serve a 
three-year term. Council members provide advice and recommendations to 
the BLM on the management of public lands in southern California.

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ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Teresa Raml, District Manager, 
Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District Office, 22835 
Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, California 92553.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Briery, BLM California Desert 
District External Affairs (951) 697-5220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council is comprised of 15 private 
individuals who represent different interests and advise BLM officials 
on policies and programs concerning the management of 11 million acres 
of BLM-administered public land in southern California's Desert 
District. The Council meets in formal session three to four times each 
year in various locations throughout the California Desert District. 
Council members serve without compensation. Members serve three-year 
terms and may be nominated for reappointment for an additional three-
year term. The terms of six Council members have recently expired. The 
purpose of this notice is to seek nominations for individuals to fill 
those positions.
    Section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) 
directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to involve the public 
in planning and issues related to the management of BLM-administered 
lands. The Secretary selects Council nominees consistent with the 
requirements of FLPMA and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
which require nominees appointed to the Council be balanced in terms of 
points of view and representative of the various interests concerned 
with the management of the public lands within the area for which the 
Council is established.
    The Council also is balanced geographically, and the BLM will try 
to find qualified representatives from areas throughout the California 
Desert District. The District covers portions of eight counties, and 
includes more than 11 million acres of public land in the California 
Desert Conservation Area and 300,000 acres of scattered parcels in San 
Diego, western Riverside, western San Bernardino, Orange, and Los 
Angeles Counties (known as the South Coast).
    Public notice begins with the publication date of this notice and 
nominations will be accepted until May 9, 2011. The three-year term 
would begin immediately upon confirmation by the Secretary.
    The six positions to be filled include one representative of 
recreation groups or organizations, one representative of non-renewable 
groups or organizations, one representative of wildlife groups or 
organizations, and three representatives of the public-at-large 
(including one elected official).
    Any group or individual may nominate a qualified person, based upon 
education, training, and knowledge of the BLM, the California Desert, 
and the issues involving BLM-administered public lands throughout 
southern California. Qualified individuals also may nominate 
themselves.
    The nomination form may be found on the Desert Advisory Council 
webpage: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac/dac.html. The following 
must accompany the nomination form for all nominations:
    Letters of reference from represented interests, or organizations, 
or elected officials;
    A completed background information nomination form to include the 
nominee's work and home addresses and telephone numbers, a biographical 
sketch including the nominee's work, applicable outside interests, and 
public service records; and
    Any other information that addresses the nominee's qualifications.
    Nominees unable to download the nomination form may contact the BLM 
California Desert District External Affairs staff at (951) 697-5220 to 
request a copy.
    Advisory Council members are appointed by the Secretary, and will 
be evaluated based on their education, training, and knowledge of the 
BLM, the California Desert District, and the issues involving BLM-
administered public lands.
    The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently 
federally registered lobbyists to serve on any FACA and non-FACA 
boards, committees, or councils.

Teresa A. Raml,
California Desert District Manager.
[FR Doc. 2011-6994 Filed 3-24-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-40-P
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