Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, 49826-49827 [2012-20219]

Download as PDF 49826 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 160 / Friday, August 17, 2012 / Notices construct associated facilities such as parking lots, power lines, etc. Development and recovery of the uranium consists of dissolving underground uranium-bearing minerals into solution and then bringing the solution to the surface facility for concentration. The Lost Creek ISR Project is located about 40 miles northwest of Rawlins, Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. The project is located in the following area: erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Sixth Principal Meridian T. 25 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 17, S1⁄2NE1⁄4NE1⁄4, S1⁄2NW1⁄4NE1⁄4, S1⁄2NE1⁄4NW1⁄4, S1⁄2NW1⁄4NW1⁄4, S1⁄2N1⁄2, and S1⁄2; Sec. 18, lots 2 to 4, inclusive, S1⁄2NE1⁄4NE1⁄4, S1⁄2SW1⁄4NE1⁄4, SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, S1⁄2SE1⁄4NW1⁄4, E1⁄2SW1⁄4, and SE1⁄4; Sec. 19; Sec. 20, N1⁄2N1⁄2, W1⁄2SW1⁄4NW1⁄4, and W1⁄2W1⁄2SW1⁄4; Sec. 29, NW1⁄4NW1⁄4NW1⁄4; Sec. 30, lots 5 to 9, inclusive, and lots 16 and 17; Sec. 31, lot 8. T. 25 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 13, SE1⁄4SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, S1⁄2S1⁄2, S1⁄2N1⁄2S1⁄2, and NE1⁄4NE1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 24; Sec. 25. The areas described aggregate 3,737 acres of BLM-managed land. The total project area, including both BLMmanaged and State lands, is approximately 4,377 acres. The BLM would approve approximately 345 acres of actual surface disturbance. Most of the surface disturbance would be related to construction of pads for wells used to extract uranium in solution from the site. The plant site would comprise approximately 10 acres, including parking space for 50–60 employees. Multiple subsurface ore bodies ranging in depth from 300–700 feet below the surface are found at the site. Each of the three separate production areas containing uranium would be established and mined, one at a time. It is expected that mining operations would last about 8 years. An estimated additional 3 years would be required for startup and closure of the site for a total project length of 11 years. A proposed final reclamation plan for the project area has been submitted. All surface facilities would be removed when the project is completed and the land recontoured to near predisturbance condition and re-vegetated. The BLM has selected the Drying Yellowcake On-Site Alternative as the preferred alternative. Under this alternative, a yellowcake drying and packing facility would be constructed and operated at the permit area. As with VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:13 Aug 16, 2012 Jkt 226001 the proposed action, yellowcake slurry (30–50 percent solids) would be produced; however, the slurry would be filter-pressed to remove additional water, dried, and packaged on-site. Housing the drying-packing facility within the processing plant would reduce shipments from the site, resulting in fewer transportation-related impacts, fewer wildlife disturbances, and cleaner air quality. The Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was published in the Federal Register on February 11, 2011 (76 FR 7877). The scoping comments received in response to the NOI were used during the preparation of the Draft EIS to help identify impacts expected as a result of the proposed action and to develop the No Action Alternative, the ‘‘NotFencing-The-Pattern-Areas’’ Alternative, and the ‘‘Drying-Yellowcake-On-Site’’ Alternative. A 45-day comment period for the Draft EIS ran from April 27, 2012, through June 11, 2012, as announced in the Federal Register on April 27, 2012 (77 FR 25193). The BLM prepared the Final EIS in coordination with the State of Wyoming, Sweetwater County, and Carbon County, which participated as formal cooperating agencies during the EIS process. The BLM also closely coordinated with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency. Comments received from the public on the Draft EIS and internal BLM review were considered and incorporated as appropriate into the Final EIS. Public comments resulted in the addition of clarifying text, but did not significantly change proposed decisions. Stephanie A. Connolly, Acting Associate State Director. Authority: 40 CFR 1506.6, 40 CFR 1506.10. [FR Doc. 2012–20175 Filed 8–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCO956000 L14200000.BJ0000] Notice of Filing of Plats Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Filing of Plats; Colorado. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office is publishing this notice to inform the public of the official filing of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the survey plat listed below. The plat will be available for viewing at https:// www.glorecords.blm.gov. DATES: The plat described in this notice was filed on July 27, 2012. ADDRESSES: BLM Colorado State Office, Cadastral Survey, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215– 7093. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Bloom, Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Colorado, (303) 239–3856. 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 supplemental plat of the SW1⁄4 of Section 30, in Township 5 South, Range 83 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted and filed on July 27, 2012. Randy Bloom, Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Colorado. [FR Doc. 2012–20221 Filed 8–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLIDI00000–L10200000–MJ0000] Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Public Meetings. 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) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below. DATES: The Idaho Falls District RAC will meet in Idaho Falls, Idaho on September 18–19, 2012 for a two-day meeting at the Upper Snake Field Office, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The first day will begin at 10:30 a.m. and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. The second day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn around 12:30 p.m. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15member Council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 160 / Friday, August 17, 2012 / Notices variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in the BLM Idaho Falls District, which covers eastern Idaho. Items on the agenda will include an overview of current issues affecting the BLM, review and approval of past meeting minutes and a public comment period. Following those discussions, the Council will review the Fisher Bottoms acquisition along the South Fork of the Snake River and travel to the site to discuss and provide the field office with input on how to preserve the site for the public. At 8:30 a.m. on September 19, the RAC will meet again to discuss the sage-grouse amendment process, domestic/bighorn sheep issues, current litigation, the Challis wild horse gather, and review the Curlew/Deep Creeks Travel Management plan. Agenda items and location may change due to weather and other environmental circumstances. All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the Council. Each formal Council 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 below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Wheeler, RAC Coordinator, Idaho Falls District, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Telephone: (208) 524– 7550. Email: sawheeler@blm.gov. Dated: August 9, 2012. Joe Kraayenbrink, District Manager, Idaho Falls District. [FR Doc. 2012–20219 Filed 8–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to seek approval to continue the collection of information for the contractor eligibility, and the SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:13 Aug 16, 2012 Jkt 226001 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Contractor Information form. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned clearance number 1029–0119. DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received by October 16, 2012, to be assured of consideration. Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Room 203—SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be submitted electronically to jtrelease@osmre.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive a copy of the information collection request contact John Trelease, at (202) 208–2783 or by email at jtrelease@osmre.gov. ADDRESSES: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)]. This notice identifies information collection that OSM will be submitting to OMB for approval. This collection is contained in 30 CFR 874.16 and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information form. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each information collection activity. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 1029–0119. Responses are required to obtain a benefit. Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary of the public comments will accompany OSM’s submission of the information collection request to OMB. Before including your address, phone number, email 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49827 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. Title: 30 CFR 874.16—Contractor eligibility, and the AML Contractor Information form. OMB Control Number: 1029–0119. Summary: 30 CFR 874.16 requires that every successful bidder for an AML contract must be eligible under 30 CFR 773.15(b)(1) at the time of contract award to receive a permit or conditional permit to conduct surface coal mining operations. Further, the regulation requires the eligibility to be confirmed by OSM’s automated AVS and the contractor must be eligible under the regulations implementing Section 510(c) of the Surface Mining Act to receive permits to conduct mining operations. The AML Contractor Information form provides a tool for OSM and the States/ Indian tribes to help them prevent persons with outstanding violations from conducting further mining or AML reclamation activities in the State. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once per contract. Description of Respondents: AML contract applicants and State and tribal AML authorities. Total Annual Responses: 279 bidders and 46 State responses. Total Annual Burden Hours: 169. Dated: August 7, 2012. Andrew F. DeVito, Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 2012–19836 Filed 8–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval to continue the collection of information for our petition process for designation of Federal lands as unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations and for termination of previous designations. This information collection activity was previously SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLIDI00000-L10200000-MJ0000]


Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory 
Council Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meetings.

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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) Idaho Falls 
District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

DATES: The Idaho Falls District RAC will meet in Idaho Falls, Idaho on 
September 18-19, 2012 for a two-day meeting at the Upper Snake Field 
Office, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The first day will 
begin at 10:30 a.m. and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. The second day will begin 
at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn around 12:30 p.m.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15-member Council advises the Secretary 
of the Interior, through the BLM, on a

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variety of planning and management issues associated with public land 
management in the BLM Idaho Falls District, which covers eastern Idaho.
    Items on the agenda will include an overview of current issues 
affecting the BLM, review and approval of past meeting minutes and a 
public comment period. Following those discussions, the Council will 
review the Fisher Bottoms acquisition along the South Fork of the Snake 
River and travel to the site to discuss and provide the field office 
with input on how to preserve the site for the public. At 8:30 a.m. on 
September 19, the RAC will meet again to discuss the sage-grouse 
amendment process, domestic/bighorn sheep issues, current litigation, 
the Challis wild horse gather, and review the Curlew/Deep Creeks Travel 
Management plan. Agenda items and location may change due to weather 
and other environmental circumstances.
    All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written 
comments to the Council. Each formal Council 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 below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Wheeler, RAC Coordinator, Idaho 
Falls District, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Telephone: 
(208) 524-7550. Email: sawheeler@blm.gov.

    Dated: August 9, 2012.
Joe Kraayenbrink,
District Manager, Idaho Falls District.
[FR Doc. 2012-20219 Filed 8-16-12; 8:45 am]
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