National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) and National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) Advisory Committee, 19783 [2011-8400]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 68 / Friday, April 8, 2011 / Notices Dated: December 21, 2010. Richard R. Hannan, Acting Regional Director, Portland, Oregon. Dated: March 29, 2011. Kevin T. Gallagher, Associate Director for Core Science Systems. [FR Doc. 2011–8418 Filed 4–7–11; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2011–8400 Filed 4–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. Geological Survey Bureau of Indian Affairs National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) and National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) Advisory Committee Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Pueblo of Jemez 70.277-Acre Fee-to-Trust Transfer and ˜ Casino Project, Dona Ana County, NM AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), as lead agency, in cooperation with the Pueblo of Jemez, intends to file a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the proposed approval of a 70.277 acre fee-to-trust transfer and ˜ casino project to be located within Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Details on the proposed action, location, and areas of environmental concern addressed in the DEIS are provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. This notice also announces a public hearing to receive comments on the DEIS. DATES: Written comments on the DEIS must arrive by May 23, 2011. The public hearing on the DEIS will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the last public comment is received. ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand-carry written comments to William Walker, Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Regional Office, 1001 Indian School Road, NW., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104. The public hearing will be held at the Loma Linda Elementary School, 1451 Donaldson Avenue, Anthony, New Mexico 88021. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice for locations where the DEIS is available for review and for directions on submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Priscilla Wade (505) 563–3417. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Pueblo of Jemez proposes that 70.277 SUMMARY: Notice of meeting. Pursuant to Public Law 106– 148, the NCGMP and NGGDPP Advisory Committee will meet on June 22nd and June 23rd, 2011, in room 3A417 of the U.S. Geological Survey Headquarters building, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192. The Advisory Committee, comprising representatives from Federal agencies, State agencies, academic institutions, and private companies, shall advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey on planning and implementation of the geologic mapping and data preservation programs. The Committee will hear updates on progress of the NCGMP toward fulfilling the purposes of the National Geological Mapping Act of 1992; the Federal, State, and education components of the NCGMP; and the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program. SUMMARY: June 22–23, 2011, commencing at 8:30 a.m. on June 22 and adjourning by 5 p.m. on June 23. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Brown, U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 908, National Center, Reston, Virginia 20192, (703) 648–6948. Meetings of the National Cooperative Geological Mapping Program and National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Advisory Committee are open to the Public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: Location 320 Lincoln Street, Anthony, New Mexico 88021. 4471 Highway 4, Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico 87024. 1001 Indian School Road, NW., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104. acres, within a 102.13-acre tract of land, be taken into trust and that a temporary and a permanent casino be constructed on these trust lands. In addition, a hotel is proposed for construction on the 31.855-acres remaining in fee status. The proposed site is located on the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and New Mexico State Road 404 (O’Hara Road), adjacent to the City of Anthony ˜ in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The Pueblo of Jemez, through its Tribal Gaming Enterprise, will operate the casino facility. The BIA is the lead agency for the DEIS on this project. There are no cooperating agencies. A public scoping meeting for the DEIS was held by the BIA on March 16, 2005, in Anthony, New Mexico. The Pueblo proposes to build and operate a 24,000-square foot temporary casino while building a permanent gaming facility with a planned 103,500 total square feet on trust-acquired land that is adjacent to a proposed 90,000 square-foot hotel facility located on fee land. Access to the facilities would be from O’Hara Road and the west frontage road along I–10. The temporary and permanent casinos and hotel would include associated parking. Environmental issues addressed in the DEIS include land and water resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, socioeconomic conditions, resource use patterns, public services, noise, hazardous materials, visual resources, environmental justice, growth-inducing effects, cumulative impacts, and unavoidable adverse effects. Alternatives to the proposed project considered in the DEIS include: (1) Trust Acquisition with temporary and permanent casino, and hotel construction; (2) Trust Acquisition with permanent casino and hotel construction; and (3) No Action. Directions for Submitting Comments: Please include your name, return address and the caption, ‘‘DEIS Comments, Pueblo of Jemez Proposed 70.277-acre Fee-to-Trust Transfer and Casino Project’’ on the first page of your written comments. Locations where the DEIS is Available for Review: The DEIS is available for review at the following locations. Address City of Anthony City Hall .................................... Pueblo of Jemez Administrative Office .............. BIA Southwest Regional Office .......................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Apr 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19783 For information on the location, call: (575) 882–2983. (575) 834–7359 (contact: Ashley Chinana). (505) 563–3417. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 19783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8400]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey


National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) and 
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 106-148, the NCGMP and NGGDPP Advisory 
Committee will meet on June 22nd and June 23rd, 2011, in room 3A417 of 
the U.S. Geological Survey Headquarters building, 12201 Sunrise Valley 
Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192. The Advisory Committee, comprising 
representatives from Federal agencies, State agencies, academic 
institutions, and private companies, shall advise the Director of the 
U.S. Geological Survey on planning and implementation of the geologic 
mapping and data preservation programs.
    The Committee will hear updates on progress of the NCGMP toward 
fulfilling the purposes of the National Geological Mapping Act of 1992; 
the Federal, State, and education components of the NCGMP; and the 
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program.

DATES: June 22-23, 2011, commencing at 8:30 a.m. on June 22 and 
adjourning by 5 p.m. on June 23.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Brown, U.S. Geological 
Survey, Mail Stop 908, National Center, Reston, Virginia 20192, (703) 
648-6948.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meetings of the National Cooperative 
Geological Mapping Program and National Geological and Geophysical Data 
Preservation Program Advisory Committee are open to the Public.

    Dated: March 29, 2011.
Kevin T. Gallagher,
Associate Director for Core Science Systems.
[FR Doc. 2011-8400 Filed 4-7-11; 8:45 am]
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