Notice of Public Meeting, Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico, 18858 [2012-7408]

Download as PDF 18858 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 28, 2012 / Notices associated impacts of each. Alternative 3 (Preferred Alternative) would implement the GCP as proposed. Authority: The environmental review of this project is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508), and with other appropriate Federal laws and regulations, policies, and procedures of the Service for compliance with those regulations. Planned agenda items include opening remarks from the District Manager, access issues, illegal trash dumps, and the Social-Economic Strategic Plan. A half-hour public comment period during which the public may address the Council will begin at 2:30 p.m. on April 11, 2012. All RAC meetings are open to the public. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Dated: February 17, 2012. Mark J. Musaus, Acting Regional Director. Bill Childress, District Manager, Las Cruces. [FR Doc. 2012–7370 Filed 3–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–VC–P [FR Doc. 2012–7408 Filed 3–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Land Management [LLNML00000 L12200000.DF0000] Notice of Public Meeting, Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting date is April 11 2012, at the BLM Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The public may send written comments to the RAC at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rena Gutierrez, BLM Las Cruces District, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005, 575–525–4338. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8229 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 10member RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in New Mexico. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:29 Mar 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 Remanded Biological Opinions on the Coordinated Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project: Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Scoping Meetings Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent and scoping meetings. AGENCY: The Bureau of Reclamation intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for modifications to the continued long-term operation of the Central Valley Project, in a coordinated manner with the State Water Project, that are likely to avoid jeopardy and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. We are seeking suggestions and information on the alternatives and topics to be addressed and any other important issues related to the proposed action. DATES: Submit written comments on the scope of the environmental impact statement by May 29, 2012. Four public scoping meetings will be held to solicit public input on alternatives, concerns, and issues to be addressed in the environmental impact statement: 1. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Madera, CA. 2. Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Diamond Bar, CA. 3. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sacramento, CA. 4. Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Marysville, CA. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to ˜ Janice Pinero, Endangered Species Compliance Act Specialist, Bureau of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Reclamation, Bay-Delta Office, 801 I Street Suite 140, Sacramento, CA 95814–2536; fax to (916) 414–2439; or email at jpinero@usbr.gov. The scoping meetings will be held at the following locations: 1. Madera—Madera County Mail Library, Blanche Galloway Room, 121 N. G Street, Madera, CA 93637. 2. Diamond Bar—South Coast Air Quality Management District, Room CC6, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765. 3. Sacramento—Federal Building, 650 Capitol Mall, Stanford Room, Sacramento, CA 95814. 4. Yuba County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 915 Eighth St., Marysville, CA 95901. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ˜ Janice Pinero at (916) 414–2428; or email at jpinero@usbr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Agencies Involved II. Why We Are Taking This Action III. Results of Litigation IV. Purpose and Need for Action V. Project Area VI. Alternatives To Be Considered VII. Statutory Authority VIII. Request for Comments IX. Public Disclosure X. How To Request Reasonable Accommodation I. Agencies Involved We, the Bureau of Reclamation, are the lead Federal agency. We will invite the following agencies to participate as cooperating agencies for preparation of the environmental impact statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as amended: • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), • National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We have also identified other Federal, State, and local agencies (e.g., California Department of Water Resources, California Department of Fish and Game, State and Federal Contractors Water Agency, etc.) as potential cooperating agencies, and we will invite them to participate as such in the near future. II. Why We Are Taking This Action The Central Valley Project (CVP) is the largest Federal Reclamation project. We operate the CVP in coordination with the State Water Project (SWP), under the Coordinated Operation Agreement between the Federal government and the State of California E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-7408]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLNML00000 L12200000.DF0000]


Notice of Public Meeting, Las Cruces District Resource Advisory 
Council Meeting, New Mexico

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 
and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Cruces District 
Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

DATES: The meeting date is April 11 2012, at the BLM Las Cruces 
District Office, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005, from 10 
a.m.-4 p.m. The public may send written comments to the RAC at the 
above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rena Gutierrez, BLM Las Cruces 
District, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005, 575-525-4338. 
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call 
the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8229 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 10-member RAC advises the Secretary of 
the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management 
issues associated with public land management in New Mexico.
    Planned agenda items include opening remarks from the District 
Manager, access issues, illegal trash dumps, and the Social-Economic 
Strategic Plan.
    A half-hour public comment period during which the public may 
address the Council will begin at 2:30 p.m. on April 11, 2012. All RAC 
meetings are open to the public.
    Depending on the number of individuals wishing to comment and time 
available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited.

Bill Childress,
District Manager, Las Cruces.
[FR Doc. 2012-7408 Filed 3-27-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-VC-P

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