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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
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Proposed Appointment to the National
Indian Gaming Commission
ACTION:
Notice.
The Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act provides for a threeperson National Indian Gaming
Commission. One member, the Chair, is
appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate. Two
associate members are appointed by the
Secretary of the Interior. Before
appointing members, the Secretary is
required to provide public notice of a
proposed appointment and allow a
comment period. Notice is hereby given
of the proposed appointment of Jonodev
Chaudhuri as an associate member of
the National Indian Gaming
Commission for a term of 3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received
before September 3, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
submitted to the Director, Office of the
Executive Secretariat, United States
Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street
NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC
20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
Shepard, National Indian Gaming
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite
9100, Washington, DC 20005; telephone
(202) 754–2565.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25
U.S.C. 2701 et seq., established the
National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission), composed of three fulltime members. Commission members
serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is
appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate. The
two associate members are appointed by
the Secretary of the Interior. Before
appointing an associate member to the
Commission, the Secretary is required to
‘‘publish in the Federal Register the
name and other information the
Secretary deems pertinent regarding a
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nominee for membership on the
commission and . . . allow a period of
not less than thirty days for receipt of
public comments.’’ 25 U.S.C.
2704(b)(2)(B).
The Secretary proposes to appoint
Jonodev Chaudhuri as an associate
member of the Commission for a term of
3 years. Mr. Chaudhuri is well qualified
to be a member of the National Indian
Gaming Commission by virtue of his
extensive background and experience in
a broad spectrum of Native American
issues.
As an attorney in private practice and
a judge on four different tribal courts,
Mr. Chaudhuri has worked on issues
related to gaming, economic
development, and social welfare. His
work as a community organizer and pro
bono counsel for the Native American
Community Organizing Project has
given him experience with health care,
housing, educational, and other social
service needs of Native Americans. Mr.
Chaudhuri also has years of experience
in these areas as a teacher and presenter
and further experience as a senior
counselor to the Assistant Secretary for
Indian Affairs.
Mr. Chaudhuri’s wide experience in
community service, legal affairs, and
organizational administration make him
a highly qualified candidate for
membership on the National Indian
Gaming Commission. His broad
perspective as a result of this experience
will enrich the Commission’s
deliberations and contribute to informed
decisions that promote economic wellbeing.
Mr. Chaudhuri does not have any
financial interests that would make him
ineligible to serve on the Commission
under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B) or (C).
Any person wishing to submit
comments on this proposed
appointment of Jonodev Chaudhuri may
submit written comments to the address
listed above. Comments must be
received by September 3, 2013.
Dated: July 26, 2013.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey
Draft National Spatial Data
Infrastructure Strategic Plan; Comment
Request
AGENCY:
U.S. Geological Survey,
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ACTION:
47003
Request for public comment.
The Federal Geographic Data
Committee (FGDC) is soliciting public
comments on the draft strategic plan for
the National Spatial Data Infrastructure
(NSDI). The draft strategic plan, along
with instructions for submitting
comments, is posted at: www.fgdc.gov/
nsdi-plan. Comments should be
submitted by August 21, 2013.
The FGDC is the interagency
committee that promotes the
coordinated use, sharing and
dissemination of geospatial data in the
United States. The FGDC operates under
the authority of Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Circular A–16 and
Executive Order 12906. One of the
FGDC’s responsibilities under Circular
A–16 is to ‘‘prepare and maintain a
strategic plan for the development and
implementation of the NSDI.’’ Executive
Order 12906 describes the NSDI as ‘‘the
technology, policies, standards, and
human resources necessary to acquire,
process, store, distribute, and improve
utilization of geospatial data.’’
The draft NSDI strategic plan has been
developed with inputs from a variety of
sources, including FGDC member
agencies, the National Geospatial
Advisory Committee, and geospatial
partner organizations. The plan
describes a broad national vision for the
NSDI, and includes goals and objectives
for the Federal government’s role in
continued sustainable development of
the NSDI. Following the public
comment period, a revised draft of the
plan will be prepared for final review
and adoption by the FGDC Steering
Committee. Following adoption of the
strategic plan, the FGDC will develop
more detailed project plans for the goals
and objectives in the strategic plan.
DATES: Comments should be submitted
by August 21, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may provide comments
by either of the following methods:
• Submit comments electronically to:
nsdicomments@fgdc.gov.
• Submit comments by mail to:
Federal Geographic Data Committee,
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop
590, Reston, VA 20192.
Instructions for submitting comments
are posted at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (206–
220–4621).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Additional information about the FGDC
is available at www.fgdc.gov. Additional
information about the NSDI strategic
plan is available at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdiplan.
SUMMARY:
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Dated: July 26, 2013.
David Newman,
Federal Register Liaison.
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.
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The Cody
Field Office is responsible for the
management of essential wildlife habitat
in the Bald Ridge area of the Absaroka
Front and other crucial habitat areas
located throughout the Bighorn Basin.
These essential habitat areas and
management thereof are covered under
the Cody Resource Management Plan
(RMP), which was signed on November
9, 1990. ‘‘Seasonal restrictions will be
applied as appropriate to surfacedisturbing and disruptive activities and
land uses on big game crucial habitat,
including wintering ranges and elk
calving areas.’’ (Cody RMP, p. 40).
The Bald Ridge area is crucial
wintering habitat for big game.
Increasing visitor activity such as
horseback riding, hiking and antler
hunting has caused impacts to the
wintering herds. These activities are
stressing game animals during a period
when the animals are most susceptible
to stress-related health effects that could
cause death. These activities also force
the herds to be displaced from their
winter habitat. The Cody Field Office
published a Notice in the Federal
Register on Friday, March 29, 1996 (61
FR 14159), that closed the Bald Ridge
area from December 15 through April 30
each winter and spring season. The
Cody Field Office subsequently
extended the seasonal closure in a
second Notice in the Federal Register
on Thursday, August 5, 1999 (64 FR
42711).
The December 15 closure date was
largely based on the ending date of an
elk hunting season as established by the
Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
In recent years the Wyoming Game and
Fish Department determined it was
necessary to harvest additional elk in
the Bald Ridge area and extended the
end of the elk hunting season to
December 31. At the request of the
Wyoming Game and Fish Department,
members of the public, and an adjoining
private landowner, the Cody Field
Office determined it was necessary for
the seasonal closure of the Bald Ridge
area to coincide with the December 31
end of the elk hunting season. The BLM
Cody Field Office analyzed the date
change in Environmental Assessment
WY–020–EA13–20. A Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed
on March 7, 2013. Subsequently, a
Decision Record was signed on March 7,
2013.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
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Change in Dates of Seasonal Closure
of Public Land in the Bald Ridge Area,
Park County, WY
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given to
change the dates of the seasonal closure
of public land in the Bald Ridge Area
that was published in the Federal
Register on Thursday, August 5, 1999
(64 FR 42711). The previous closure was
in effect from December 15 through
April 30 each winter and spring season
to all use, except for specifically
authorized vehicles. Pursuant to this
Notice, the Bald Ridge area located
south of the Clarks Fork of the
Yellowstone River and west and north
of Hogan Reservoir of Park County,
Wyoming on public land administered
by the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) Cody Field Office, is now closed
from January 1 through April 30 of each
winter and spring season to all use
(such as human presence, hiking,
horseback riding, mountain bike riding,
cross-country skiing, and all motorized
use), except for specifically authorized
activities. The total acreage of this
closure is 6,036 acres. This action is
being taken for resource protection of
essential wintering habitat for elk and
mule deer. No access into this area will
be allowed unless permitted by the
Authorized Officer (BLM, Cody Field
Manager).
SUMMARY:
This change of seasonal closure
dates is effective March 7, 2013, and
will remain in effect until modified or
rescinded by the Authorized Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Stewart, Field Manager, BLM,
Cody Field Office at:
• Telephone: 307–578–5900;
• Email: m75stewa@blm.gov
• Address: 1002 Blackburn Street,
Cody, WY 82414
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
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The following described BLMadministered lands south of the Clarks
Fork of the Yellowstone River and west
of Hogan Reservoir are included in this
seasonal closure:
Sixth Principle Meridian, Wyoming
T. 56 N., R. 103 W.,
Tracts 81 and 82, tracts 88 to 97, inclusive,
tracts 107 to 109, inclusive, tracts 113 to
116, inclusive, and tracts 119 to 122,
inclusive;
Sec. 7, SE1⁄4SE1⁄4;
Sec. 8, SW1⁄4SW1⁄4;
Sec. 16, lots 5 and 11;
Sec. 17, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, and W1⁄2W1⁄2;
Sec. 18;
Sec. 19;
Sec. 20;
Sec. 21, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, W1⁄2NW1⁄4,
SW1⁄4, and SW1⁄4SE1⁄4;
Sec. 22, lot 7;
Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, and 8;
Sec. 28, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, N1⁄2, and
NW1⁄4SE1⁄4;
Sec. 29, lots 1 to 3, inclusive, N1⁄2, and
WcSW@;
Sec. 30;
Sec. 31, lots 5 to 7, inclusive, N1⁄2NE1⁄4,
E1⁄2NW1⁄4, and NE1⁄4SW1⁄4;
Sec. 32, lots 4, 5, 7, and 8, and
NW1⁄4NW1⁄4;
Sec. 33, lots 1 to 8, inclusive, W1⁄2SW1⁄4,
and E/12SE1⁄4.
Authority for closure and restriction
orders is provided under 43 CFR
subpart 8341.2 (a and b), 8364.1.
Violations of this closure are punishable
by a fine not to exceed $1500 and (or)
imprisonment not to exceed 12 months.
Larry Claypool,
Acting State Director.
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United States International
Trade Commission
ACTION: In accordance with the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the
U.S. International Trade Commission
(Commission) hereby gives notice that it
plans to submit a request for approval
of a questionnaire to the Office of
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requests public comment on its draft
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey
Draft National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan;
Comment Request
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.
ACTION: Request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is soliciting
public comments on the draft strategic plan for the National Spatial
Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The draft strategic plan, along with
instructions for submitting comments, is posted at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan. Comments should be submitted by August 21, 2013.
The FGDC is the interagency committee that promotes the coordinated
use, sharing and dissemination of geospatial data in the United States.
The FGDC operates under the authority of Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. One of the FGDC's
responsibilities under Circular A-16 is to ``prepare and maintain a
strategic plan for the development and implementation of the NSDI.''
Executive Order 12906 describes the NSDI as ``the technology, policies,
standards, and human resources necessary to acquire, process, store,
distribute, and improve utilization of geospatial data.''
The draft NSDI strategic plan has been developed with inputs from a
variety of sources, including FGDC member agencies, the National
Geospatial Advisory Committee, and geospatial partner organizations.
The plan describes a broad national vision for the NSDI, and includes
goals and objectives for the Federal government's role in continued
sustainable development of the NSDI. Following the public comment
period, a revised draft of the plan will be prepared for final review
and adoption by the FGDC Steering Committee. Following adoption of the
strategic plan, the FGDC will develop more detailed project plans for
the goals and objectives in the strategic plan.
DATES: Comments should be submitted by August 21, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may provide comments by either of the following methods:
Submit comments electronically to: nsdicomments@fgdc.gov.
Submit comments by mail to: Federal Geographic Data
Committee, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 590, Reston, VA 20192.
Instructions for submitting comments are posted at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey
(206-220-4621).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information about the FGDC is
available at www.fgdc.gov. Additional information about the NSDI
strategic plan is available at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan.
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Dated: July 26, 2013.
David Newman,
Federal Register Liaison.
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