Meeting of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board, 19444-19445 [2013-07502]

Download as PDF 19444 Notices Federal Register Vol. 78, No. 62 Monday, April 1, 2013 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado; Oil and Gas Leasing Analysis Environmental Impact Statement Forest Service, USDA. Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. AGENCY: pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: In November of 1997, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest and Pawnee National Grassland Record of Decision (ROD) for the Revision of the Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP), which included the Oil and Gas Leasing Analysis on the Pawnee National Grassland (PNG), was signed. That decision determined which Lands are administratively available for leasing [36 CFR 228.102(d)], including conditions (lease stipulations) under which lands will be available. The oil and gas decisions contained in the 1997 ROD were based on an April 1995 projection of the reasonably foreseeable oil and gas development for the Pawnee National Grassland. Much of the PNG’s federal mineral estate made available per the 1997 ROD has already been leased. Since the analysis was completed 16 years ago, there has been a change in the manner in which oil and gas development has occurred on the Pawnee National Grassland. Multiple wells can be drilled from a single well pad rather than just one, as was most common in the past. The improvements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies to improve the ability to access and recover oil and gas located deep underground from horizons previously thought uneconomic are the primary reasons for these changes in development. The remaining available lands that are not presently leased have been nominated for leasing by industry. Before the Forest Service provides the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:34 Mar 29, 2013 Jkt 229001 Bureau of Land Management with consent to offer these lands for lease, it must verify that the requested lands have been adequately addressed in a NEPA document and is consistent with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan [36 CFR 228.102(e)]. Accordingly, the PNG finds it is necessary to disclose the potential effects of the changed pattern and level of oil and gas development from those effects considered in the 1997 FEIS, and determine whether or not there is a need to change LRMP standards and guidelines (and possibly leasing stipulations) to minimize the potential impact of oil and gas development on the Pawnee National Grassland, which may require a plan amendment. DATES: Scoping is an early and open process for identifying the issues and determining the scope of issues to be addressed in the analysis. The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are soliciting comments on the proposed action. Comments should be written to help identify the issues that need to be addressed in the analysis. The public is welcome to comment at any time throughout the process; however, comments received prior to 05/14/2013 would be more useful and help keep the time line. The draft environmental impact statement is expected to be available to the public for comment in August, 2013 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in August 2014. ADDRESSES: USDA Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building E, Fort Collins, CO 80526. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Ford, Interdisciplinary Team Leader, at 2150 Centre Avenue, Building E, Fort Collins, CO 80526, by email at tford01@fs.fed.us or by phone at 970– 295–6610. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose and Need for Action In light of a changed pattern and level of oil and gas activity from what was anticipated in the 1997 ROD, there is a PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 need to reevaluate our 1997 Oil and Gas Leasing Analysis that identified NFS lands available for federal oil and gas leasing on the PNG. The purpose of the analysis is to consider and disclose any new circumstances or information relevant to environmental effects that may not have been anticipated in the 1997 FEIS to determine if additional management direction and/or leasing stipulations are necessary to protect National Forest System lands. The need for this action is to allow the PNG to verify that specific lands nominated by industry for leasing are adequately addressed in a NEPA document before providing consent to the BLM to offer such lands at a lease sale. Proposed Action The PNG proposes to validate what lands are available for federal oil and gas leasing; what constraints are needed (lease stipulations) to minimize impacts to surface resources; and make any needed changes to management direction in the LRMP. Responsible Official Glenn Casamassa, Forest Supervisor of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Nature of Decision To Be Made Based on the analysis and information contained in the EIS, the Forest Supervisor will validate which lands will be available for lease, which lands will be adminstratively unavailable for lease, whether or not additional management direction would be incorporated into the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland LRMP, and if that would require a plan amendment. Dated: March 22, 2013. Hal Gibbs, Acting Forest Supervisor of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and the Pawnee National Grassland. [FR Doc. 2013–07488 Filed 3–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Meeting of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 62 / Monday, April 1, 2013 / Notices SUMMARY: The Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board will hold a meeting on April 23, 2013. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2. The meeting agenda will focus on existing Environmental Education programs and improving engagement with regional school groups. The meeting is open to the public. Written commens are invited and should be sent to Bill Lorenz, Acting Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211 and must be received by April 16, 2013 in order for copies to be provided to the members for this meeting. Board members will review written comments received, and at their request, oral clarification may be requested for a future meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. CST. Comments must be received, in writing, on or before May 31, 2013. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Paris Landing State Park, 16055 U.S. 79 Buchanan, TN 38222. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda L. Taylor, Advisory Board Liaison, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211, 270–924–2002. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Board discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Board members. Dated: March 25, 2013. William R. Lorenz, Acting Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes. [FR Doc. 2013–07502 Filed 3–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Manti-La Sal National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites. SUMMARY: The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing to charge fees at four campsites. All sites will have been 15:34 Mar 29, 2013 Jkt 229001 Allen Rowley, Acting Forest Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest, 599 West Price River Drive, Price, Utah 84501. ADDRESSES: AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 constructed and amenities added to improve the services and experience at the campgrounds. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. Lake Canyon Recreation Area is a fee campground with 54 campsites. Depending on the terrain and location within the Lake Canyon Recreation Area, a number of campsites are clustered together in a loop and identified by a name. Three single campsites and one group site are being developed as part of a major restoration effort and proposed fee sites in the Miller Flat loop of Lake Canyon along with 44 less developed free sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, a cooking station, a kiosk, toilet, and roaded access and will be installed. A host is on site in the area. Lake Canyon Recreation Area is popular for ATV use. Major loops of campsites are connected by trails that connect with the Arapeen Trail system and nearby fisheries. Also located within this area are three learners’ loops where children and adults can learn to ride their vehicle close to their campsite. The wide open area at Miller Flat has been an encouraging factor in the development of numerous unauthorized roads and camping. The restoration project has closed unauthorized trails and defined camping to an acceptable area. A financial analysis is being completed to assist in determining the fees, but the proposal is to keep the site fees consistent with other campsites in the Lake Canyon Recreation Area. The fee currently charged in Lake Canyon Recreation Area is being proposed at Miller Flat; $5 per vehicle per night for a single family campsite and $50 per night for a group site. All sites are proposed to be on the reservation system. If the group site is not reserved, first-come-first served campers may use the group site for $5 per vehicle per night. The additional campsites will greatly improve the resources, sanitation and recreation conditions. Fees would be used to continue to help protect and maintain the resources and campsites. Ann King, Public Service Group Leader, 435– 636–3535. Information about the proposed fees can also be found on the Manti-La Sal National Web site: https:// www.fs.fed.us/r4/mantilasal/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19445 The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. People wanting reserve these sites at Lake Canyon Recreation Area would need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877–444–6777 when it becomes available. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 26, 2013. Allen Rowley, Manti-La Sal National Forest Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2013–07448 Filed 3–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Socio-Economic Profile of Small-Scale Commercial Fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean. OMB Control Number: None. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Number of Respondents: 971. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Burden Hours: 971. Needs and Uses: This request is for a new information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to collect socioeconomic data about small scale fishermen and seafood dealers operating in the U.S. Caribbean. The survey intends to collect information on demographics, fishing practices, costs and earnings (revenues, variable and fixed costs), market and distribution channels, capital investment, attitudes and perceptions about the performance management actions and the health of local fisheries, including the impact of invasive species. The data gathered will be used to describe U.S. Caribbean E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 62 (Monday, April 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19444-19445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07502]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Meeting of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board will hold a meeting 
on April 23, 2013. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2. The meeting agenda will focus 
on existing Environmental Education programs and improving engagement 
with regional school groups. The meeting is open to the public. Written 
commens are invited and should be sent to Bill Lorenz, Acting Area 
Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, 
KY 42211 and must be received by April 16, 2013 in order for copies to 
be provided to the members for this meeting. Board members will review 
written comments received, and at their request, oral clarification may 
be requested for a future meeting.

DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. 
to approximately 4:00 p.m. CST. Comments must be received, in writing, 
on or before May 31, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Paris Landing State Park, 16055 
U.S. 79 Buchanan, TN 38222.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda L. Taylor, Advisory Board 
Liaison, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 
42211, 270-924-2002. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for 
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 
1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 
Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Board 
discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Board members.

    Dated: March 25, 2013.
William R. Lorenz,
Acting Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes.
[FR Doc. 2013-07502 Filed 3-29-13; 8:45 am]
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