Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Gila Lower Box Area of Critical Environmental Concern, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico and Possible Land Use Plan Amendment, 34250-34251 [2011-14496]
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the allowable threshold of detectable
visual modification. The associated
management objectives dictate the level
of protection, which range from
preservation with a VRM Class I
designation to major modification with
a VRM Class IV.
The BLM will use an interdisciplinary
approach to develop the plan in order
to consider the variety of resource issues
and concerns identified. Specialists
with expertise in the following
disciplines will be involved in the
planning process: Rangeland
management, minerals and geology,
outdoor recreation, archaeology,
paleontology, wildlife, lands and realty,
hydrology, soils, sociology, economics,
and wilderness.
At present, the BLM has identified the
following preliminary planning issues:
(1) How should visual resources be
managed to address areas of scenic
quality in contrast to increasing
development? (2) How should changes
in the visual resource inventory be used
to address modifications to the visual
resource management classes? (3) What
type of protective management
prescriptions should be considered to
address visual resources?
Proposed planning criteria include
the following:
1. The RMP amendment/EA will
comply with FLPMA, NEPA, and all
other applicable laws, regulations, and
policies;
2. For program-specific guidance for
decisions at the land use planning level,
the process will follow the BLM’s
policies in the Land Use Planning
Handbook, H–1601–1;
3. Public participation and
collaboration will be an integral part of
the planning process;
4. The BLM will strive to make
decisions in the plan compatible with
the existing plans and policies of
adjacent local, state, and Federal
agencies and local American Indian
tribes, as long as the decisions are
consistent with the purposes, policies,
Federal laws, and regulations applicable
to public lands;
5. The RMP amendment/EA will
recognize valid existing rights;
6. The RMP amendment/EA will
incorporate, where applicable,
management decisions brought forward
from existing planning documents;
7. The BLM staff will work
cooperatively and collaboratively with
cooperating agencies and all other
interested groups, agencies, and
individuals;
8. The BLM and cooperating agencies
will jointly develop alternatives for
resolution of resource management
issues and management concerns;
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9. GIS and metadata information will
meet Federal Geographic Data
Committee standards, as required by
Executive Order 12906 and all other
applicable BLM data standards will be
followed;
10. The planning process will provide
for ongoing consultation with American
Indian tribes to identify strategies for
protecting recognized traditional uses;
11. Planning and management
direction will focus on the relative
values of resources and not the
combination of uses that will give the
greatest economic return or economic
output;
12. The BLM will consider the
quantity and quality of non-commodity
resource values;
13. Where practicable and timely for
the planning effort, the best available
scientific information, research, and
new technologies will be used;
14. Actions must comply with all
applicable regulations and must be
reasonable, achievable, and allow for
flexibility while supporting adaptive
management principles; and
15. The Economic Profile System will
be used as one source of demographic
and economic data for the planning
process, which will provide baseline
data and contribute to estimates of
existing and projected social and
economic conditions.
The BLM will utilize and coordinate
the NEPA commenting process to satisfy
the public involvement process for
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f) as
provided for in 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3).
Native American tribal consultations
will be conducted in accordance with
policy, and tribal concerns will be given
due consideration, including impacts on
Indian trust assets. Federal, State, and
local agencies, along with other
stakeholders that may be interested in or
affected by the BLM’s decision on this
project are invited to participate in the
scoping process and, if eligible, may
request or be requested by the BLM to
participate as a cooperating agency. You
may submit comments on issues and
planning criteria in writing to the BLM
at any public scoping meeting, or you
may submit them to the BLM using one
of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES
section above.
Please note that public comments and
information submitted including names,
street addresses, and e-mail addresses of
persons who submit comments will be
available for public review and
disclosure at the above address during
regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.),
Monday through Friday, except
holidays.
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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.
Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7, 43 CFR 1610.2.
Linda S. C. Rundell,
State Director.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLNML00000 L16100000.DU0000]
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Gila Lower Box Area of
Critical Environmental Concern,
Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New
Mexico and Possible Land Use Plan
Amendment
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA), and the
Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces
District Office, Las Cruces, New Mexico,
intends to prepare an Environmental
Assessment (EA) and a possible
amendment to the 1993 Mimbres
Resource Management Plan (RMP), and
by this notice is announcing the
beginning of the scoping process to
solicit public comments and identify
issues and planning criteria.
DATES: This notice initiates the public
scoping process for the EA. Comments
on issues may be submitted in writing
until July 13, 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/nm/st/en/fo/
Las_Cruces_District_Office.html. To be
included in the EA, all comments must
be received prior to the close of the
scoping period. We will provide
additional opportunities for public
participation upon publication of the
Draft EA.
SUMMARY:
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You may submit comments
on issues and planning criteria related
to the EA by any of the following
methods:
• Web site: https://www.blm.gov/nm/
st/en/fo/Las_Cruces_District_Office/
LCDO_Planning.html.
• E-mail:
Jennifer_Montoya@nm.blm.gov.
• Fax: 575–525–4412.
• Mail: 1800 Marquess Street, Las
Cruces, New Mexico 88005.
Documents pertinent to this proposal
may be examined at the Las Cruces
District Office.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information and/or to have your
name added to our mailing list, contact
Jennifer Montoya, telephone 575–525–
4316; address 1800 Marquess Street, Las
Cruces, New Mexico 88005; e-mail
Jennifer_Montoya@nm.blm.gov. Persons
who use a telecommunications device
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339 to contact the above
individual during normal business
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, to leave a message
or question with the above individual.
You will receive a reply during normal
business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
document provides notice that the BLM
Las Cruces District Office intends to
prepare an EA and possible land use
plan amendment for the Mimbres
Planning Area, announces the beginning
of the scoping process, and seeks public
input on issues and planning criteria.
The BLM is currently considering
expanding the boundary of the Gila
Lower Box Area of Critical
Environmental Concern (ACEC), which
would allow the BLM to provide special
management to an area with significant
scenic, cultural, and biological
resources.
The public land proposed for
management as an ACEC is currently
not part of the ACEC and is managed in
accordance with the 1993 Mimbres
RMP. Therefore, the RMP may need to
be amended to identify the public land
as suitable for ACEC designation. The
public land is a portion of and within
the following areas:
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New Mexico Principal Meridian
T. 19 S, R. 19 W.
T. 19 S, R. 20 W.
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 process for
developing the EA. At present, the BLM
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has identified the following preliminary
issues:
1. How should the BLM design
management to enhance the watershed?
2. What management is needed to
address the significant cultural
resources that occur in the watershed?
3. How should the BLM address land
tenure in the area considering the RMP
directs the Las Cruces District Office to
acquire all State trust and private land
in-holdings through exchange or
purchase from willing sellers?
4. How should the BLM address
increased interest in renewable energy
development in the area?
5. How should the BLM address the
eligibility of the Gila Lower Box as a
Wild and Scenic River?
6. Which lands would be appropriate
for ACEC designation and what
management prescriptions should
apply?
7. What potential impacts would this
proposed action have on neighboring
private landowners?
8. What effects would this proposed
action have on recreation and tourism in
the area?
9. What effects would this proposed
action have on agricultural activities in
the area?
10. Which species will benefit from
an expanded ACEC?
Authorization of this proposal
requires amendment of the 1993
Mimbres RMP. By this notice, the BLM
is complying with requirements in 43
CFR 1610.2(c) to notify the public of
potential amendments to land use plans,
predicated on the findings of the EA. If
a land use plan amendment is
necessary, the BLM will integrate the
land use planning process with the
NEPA process for this project.
The BLM will utilize and coordinate
the NEPA commenting process to satisfy
the public involvement process for
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 470f, as
provided for in 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3).
Native American tribal consultations
will be conducted in accordance with
policy, and tribal concerns will be given
due consideration, including impacts on
Indian trust assets. Federal, State, and
local agencies, along with other
stakeholders that may be interested or
affected by the BLM’s decision on this
project are invited to participate in the
scoping process and, if eligible, may
request or be requested by the BLM to
participate as a cooperating agency.
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
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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.
Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7; 43 CFR 1610.2.
William Childress,
District Manager, Las Cruces.
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Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease; Nevada
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of proposed
reinstatement of terminated oil and gas
lease.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to the provisions of
30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR
3108.2–3(a) and (b), the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) received a petition
for reinstatement from Makoil Inc., for
competitive oil and gas lease NVN–
77187 on land in Nye County, Nevada.
The petition was timely filed and was
accompanied by rental due since the
lease terminated under the law. No
valid leases have been issued affecting
the lands.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Atanda Clark, BLM Nevada State Office,
775–861–6632, or e-mail:
Atanda_Clark@blm.gov. Persons who
use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339 to contact the above
individual during normal business
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, to leave a message
or question with the above individual.
You will receive a reply during normal
business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessee
has agreed to the amended lease terms
for rental and royalties at rates of $10
per acre or fraction thereof per year and
162⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessee
has paid the required $500
administrative fee and has reimbursed
the Department for the cost of this
Federal Register notice. The lessee has
met all of the requirements for
reinstatement of the lease as set out in
Section 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLNML00000 L16100000.DU0000]
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Gila Lower Box Area of Critical Environmental Concern, Hidalgo
and Grant Counties, New Mexico and Possible Land Use Plan Amendment
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces
District Office, Las Cruces, New Mexico, intends to prepare an
Environmental Assessment (EA) and a possible amendment to the 1993
Mimbres Resource Management Plan (RMP), and by this notice is
announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public
comments and identify issues and planning criteria.
DATES: This notice initiates the public scoping process for the EA.
Comments on issues may be submitted in writing until July 13, 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/nm/st/en/fo/Las_Cruces_District_Office.html. To be included in the EA, all comments must be received
prior to the close of the scoping period. We will provide additional
opportunities for public participation upon publication of the Draft
EA.
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on issues and planning criteria
related to the EA by any of the following methods:
Web site: https://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/fo/Las_Cruces_District_Office/LCDO_Planning.html.
E-mail: Jennifer_Montoya@nm.blm.gov.
Fax: 575-525-4412.
Mail: 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005.
Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined at the Las
Cruces District Office.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information and/or to have
your name added to our mailing list, contact Jennifer Montoya,
telephone 575-525-4316; address 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, New
Mexico 88005; e-mail Jennifer_Montoya@nm.blm.gov. Persons who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above
individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above
individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document provides notice that the BLM
Las Cruces District Office intends to prepare an EA and possible land
use plan amendment for the Mimbres Planning Area, announces the
beginning of the scoping process, and seeks public input on issues and
planning criteria.
The BLM is currently considering expanding the boundary of the Gila
Lower Box Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), which would
allow the BLM to provide special management to an area with significant
scenic, cultural, and biological resources.
The public land proposed for management as an ACEC is currently not
part of the ACEC and is managed in accordance with the 1993 Mimbres
RMP. Therefore, the RMP may need to be amended to identify the public
land as suitable for ACEC designation. The public land is a portion of
and within the following areas:
New Mexico Principal Meridian
T. 19 S, R. 19 W.
T. 19 S, R. 20 W.
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 process for developing the EA. At
present, the BLM has identified the following preliminary issues:
1. How should the BLM design management to enhance the watershed?
2. What management is needed to address the significant cultural
resources that occur in the watershed?
3. How should the BLM address land tenure in the area considering
the RMP directs the Las Cruces District Office to acquire all State
trust and private land in-holdings through exchange or purchase from
willing sellers?
4. How should the BLM address increased interest in renewable
energy development in the area?
5. How should the BLM address the eligibility of the Gila Lower Box
as a Wild and Scenic River?
6. Which lands would be appropriate for ACEC designation and what
management prescriptions should apply?
7. What potential impacts would this proposed action have on
neighboring private landowners?
8. What effects would this proposed action have on recreation and
tourism in the area?
9. What effects would this proposed action have on agricultural
activities in the area?
10. Which species will benefit from an expanded ACEC?
Authorization of this proposal requires amendment of the 1993
Mimbres RMP. By this notice, the BLM is complying with requirements in
43 CFR 1610.2(c) to notify the public of potential amendments to land
use plans, predicated on the findings of the EA. If a land use plan
amendment is necessary, the BLM will integrate the land use planning
process with the NEPA process for this project.
The BLM will utilize and coordinate the NEPA commenting process to
satisfy the public involvement process for Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 470f, as provided for in 36 CFR
800.2(d)(3). Native American tribal consultations will be conducted in
accordance with policy, and tribal concerns will be given due
consideration, including impacts on Indian trust assets. Federal,
State, and local agencies, along with other stakeholders that may be
interested or affected by the BLM's decision on this project are
invited to participate in the scoping process and, if eligible, may
request or be requested by the BLM to participate as a cooperating
agency.
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.
Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7; 43 CFR 1610.2.
William Childress,
District Manager, Las Cruces.
[FR Doc. 2011-14496 Filed 6-10-11; 8:45 am]
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