Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting, 13621-13622 [2012-5492]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2012 / Notices have accepted or dismissed all protests and they have become final, including decisions or appeals. Authority: 43 U.S.C. Chap. 3. Steve L. Toth, Acting Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Division of Resources. [FR Doc. 2012–5498 Filed 3–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLMT926000–L14200000–BJ0000] Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Montana Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of filing of plats of survey. AGENCY: National Park, the east boundary, the subdivisional lines, and Mineral Survey No. 43, Placer, the subdivision of section 24, and the metes and bounds survey of Lot 10, section 24, Township 9 South, Range 8 East, Principal Meridian, Montana, was accepted February 28, 2012. We will place a copy of the plat, in one sheet, and related field notes we described in the open files. They will be available to the public as a matter of information. If the BLM receives a protest against this survey, as shown on this plat, in one sheet, prior to the date of the official filing, we will stay the filing pending our consideration of the protest. We will not officially file this plat, in one sheet, until the day after we have accepted or dismissed all protests and they have become final, including decisions or appeals. Authority: 43 U.S.C. Chap. 3. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Montana State Office, Billings, Montana, on April 6, 2012. DATES: Protests of the survey must be filed before April 6, 2012 to be considered. Steve L. Toth, Acting Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Division of Resources. Protests of the survey should be sent to the Branch of Cadastral Survey, Bureau of Land Management, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101–4669. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Montoya, Cadastral Surveyor, Branch of Cadastral Survey, Bureau of Land Management, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101–4669, telephone (406) 896–5124 or (406) 896– 5009, Marvin_Montoya@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 survey was executed at the request of the United State Forest Service, Region 1, Bozeman, Montana, and was necessary to determine federal interest lands. The lands we surveyed are: Bureau of Land Management SUMMARY: srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: Principal Meridian, Montana T. 9 S., R. 8 E. The plat, in one sheet, representing the dependent resurvey of portions of the north boundary of Yellowstone VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:40 Mar 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 13621 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 Arizona State Office, Bureau of Land Management, One North Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004–4427. 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. Stephen K. Hansen, Chief Cadastral Surveyor of Arizona. [FR Doc. 2012–5484 Filed 3–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–32–P [FR Doc. 2012–5496 Filed 3–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [LLMTC 00900.L16100000.DP0000] [LLAZ956000.L14200000.BJ0000.241A] Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Arizona AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Arizona. ACTION: The plats of survey of the described lands were officially filed in the Arizona State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix, Arizona, on dates indicated. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: The Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona The plat representing the survey of the south and north boundaries, the subdivisional lines and the subdivision of certain sections, Township 35 North, Range 24 East, accepted February 27, 2012, and officially filed February 29, 2012, for Group 1079, Arizona. This plat was prepared at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office. A person or party who wishes to protest against any of these surveys must file a written protest with the Arizona State Director, Bureau of Land Management, stating that they wish to protest. PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Land Management Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The next regular meeting of the Eastern Montana RAC will be held on April 4, 2012, in Billings, Montana. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: When determined, the meeting location will be announced in a news release. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Jacobsen, Public Affairs Specialist, BLM Eastern Montana/Dakotas District, 111 Garryowen Road, Miles City, Montana 59301, (406) 233–2831, mark_jacobsen@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–677–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 13622 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2012 / Notices 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 15member council advises the Secretary of the Interior through the BLM on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Montana. At these meetings, topics will include: Miles City and Billings Field Office manager updates, subcommittee briefings, work sessions and other issues that the council may raise. All meetings are open to the public and the public may present written comments to the council. Each formal RAC meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, tour transportation or other reasonable accommodations should contact the BLM as provided above. Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, at the address below by April 6, 2012. ADDRESSES: Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, 134 Union Blvd., Room 550, Lakewood, CO 80228, telephone (303) 236–7540. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate two cultural items in the possession of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, that meet the definition of sacred objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Dated: February 28, 2012. M. Elaine Raper, Eastern Montana—Dakotas District Manager. These items came into the possession and control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Office of Law Enforcement, pursuant to a criminal investigation. The items were forfeited to the U.S. Government by the U.S. Customs Service in separate forfeiture actions in January, February and March 2001, and the Federal criminal investigations are now complete. USFWS contracted with expert consultants to review the collection and consulted with 11 tribes having interest or affiliation in the objects. Three tribes filed claims requesting repatriation of objects from the collection. Upon review, the USFWS determined that two sacred objects (Item 6: Crow lumpwood dance wand and Item 46: spithorn headdress) are subject to repatriation to the Crow Tribe of Montana. [FR Doc. 2012–5492 Filed 3–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [2253–665] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, Lakewood, CO National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribe, has determined that the cultural items listed below meet the definition of sacred objects and repatriation to the Indian tribe stated below may occur if no additional claimants come forward. Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the cultural items may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement. DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes it has a cultural affiliation with the cultural items should contact the U.S. Fish and srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:40 Mar 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 History and Description of the Cultural Items Determinations Made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement Based on the above-mentioned information, officials of the USFWS have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), two of the cultural items described above are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religions by their present-day adherents. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 identity that can be reasonably traced between two cultural objects and the Crow Tribe of Montana. Additional Requestors and Disposition Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these sacred objects should contact the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, 134 Union Blvd., Room 550, Lakewood, CO 80228; telephone (303) 236–7540, April 6, 2012. Repatriation of the sacred objects the Crow Tribe of Montana may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, Lakewood, CO, is responsible for notifying the Crow Tribe of Montana that this notice has been published. Dated: March 2, 2012. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2012–5584 Filed 3–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [2253–665] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Maxey Museum, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: Maxey Museum, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, has determined that the cultural items meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and repatriation to the Indian tribes stated below may occur if no additional claimants come forward. Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these cultural items may contact Maxey Museum. DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes it has a cultural affiliation with the cultural items should contact Maxey Museum at the address below by April 6, 2012. ADDRESSES: Gary Rollefson, Maxey Museum, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362, telephone (509) 527–4938. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of Maxey SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13621-13622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5492]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLMTC 00900.L16100000.DP0000]


Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory 
Council Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
(FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern 
Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

DATES: The next regular meeting of the Eastern Montana RAC will be held 
on April 4, 2012, in Billings, Montana. The meeting will start at 8 
a.m. and adjourn at approximately 3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: When determined, the meeting location will be announced in a 
news release.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Jacobsen, Public Affairs 
Specialist, BLM Eastern Montana/Dakotas District, 111 Garryowen Road, 
Miles City, Montana 59301, (406) 233-2831, mark_jacobsen@blm.gov. 
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call 
the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-677-8339 to 
contact the above individual during normal business

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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 15-member council advises the Secretary 
of the Interior through the BLM on a variety of planning and management 
issues associated with public land management in Montana. At these 
meetings, topics will include: Miles City and Billings Field Office 
manager updates, subcommittee briefings, work sessions and other issues 
that the council may raise. All meetings are open to the public and the 
public may present written comments to the council. Each formal RAC 
meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. 
Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time 
available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation, tour transportation or other reasonable 
accommodations should contact the BLM as provided above.

    Dated: February 28, 2012.
M. Elaine Raper,
Eastern Montana--Dakotas District Manager.
[FR Doc. 2012-5492 Filed 3-6-12; 8:45 am]
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