Land Acquisitions; Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California, 6917-6918 [2014-02439]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 2014 / Notices • In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or Pickup: Call (303) 236–4212 to make an appointment during regular business hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Konishi, Permit Coordinator, Ecological Services, (303) 236–4212 (phone); permitsR6ES@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for permits and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. 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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. 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. Authority We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: January 30, 2014. Nicole Alt, Acting Assistant Regional Director, MountainPrairie Region. [FR Doc. 2014–02386 Filed 2–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [DR.5B711.IA000814] Land Acquisitions; Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Final Agency Determination. AGENCY: The Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs made a final agency determination to acquire approximately 626.55 acres of land in trust for the PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California for gaming and other purposes on January 24, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS– 3657 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published in the exercise of authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs by 209 Departmental Manual 8.1, and is published to comply with the requirements of 25 CFR 151.12(c)(2)(ii) that notice of the decision to acquire land in trust be promptly provided in the Federal Register. On March 14, 2008, the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs first approved the trust acquisition of 626.55 acres of land in trust for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California. Notice of that decision was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2008. 73 FR 26142. The 2008 decision was challenged in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia by Butte County, California, and was ultimately remanded to the Department for reconsideration. On January 24, 2014, the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs issued a new decision to accept approximately 626.55 acres of land into trust for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California under the authority of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, 25 U.S.C. 465. We have determined that the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California’s request meets the requirements of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act’s ‘‘restored lands’’ exception, 25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii), to the general prohibition contained in 25 U.S.C. 2719(a) on gaming on lands acquired in trust after October 17, 1988. The 626.55 acres are located in Butte County, California, and are described as follows: Parcel I Bureau of Indian Affairs SUMMARY: 6917 All that portion of the east half of the northeast quarter of Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 2 East, M.D.B. & M., lying easterly of U.S. Highway 99E. Excepting therefrom that portion thereof, heretofore conveyed to the State of California by deed recorded July 27, 1951, in Book 575, Page 326, Official Records, recorded October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 64, Official Records and October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 68, Official Records and Parcel 1 of the Grant Deed recorded January 15, 2004, E:\FR\FM\05FEN1.SGM 05FEN1 6918 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 2014 / Notices under Butte County Recorder’s Serial No. 2004–0002294. APN 041–190–048 (formerly 038–150–026). Parcel II The north half of the northwest quarter, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 5, and all that portion of Section 6 lying northeasterly of the Oroville Chico Highway, all in Township 20 North, Range 3 East, M.D.B. & M. Excepting therefrom said Section 6, that portion conveyed to the State of California by Deeds recorded February 8, 1951 in Book 555, Page 329, Official Records, and July 27, 1951, in Book 575, Page 326, Official Records. Also excepting therefrom that portion conveyed to the State of California by Deed recorded October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 64, Official Records and Parcel 1 of Grant Deed recorded January 15, 2004, under Butte County Recorder’s Serial No. 2004–002294. APN 041–190– 045 (formerly 041–190–020). A copy of the decision dated January 24, 2014 is available at: https:// www.indianaffairs.gov/cs/groups/ webteam/documents/text/idc1025066.pdf. Dated: January 30, 2014. Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–02439 Filed 2–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–4N–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Howard Parman, Pecos District Office, Bureau of Land Management, 2909 West 2nd Street, Roswell, New Mexico 88201, 575–627–0212. 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 Pecos District RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in the BLM’s Pecos District. Planned agenda items include: Touring green building technology at the Central Valley Electric Cooperative’s new headquarters; the status of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken and the possible effects on operations of public resources should the species be listed as threatened; and the proposed Rob Jaggers Camping Area expanded amenity fee business plan. All RAC meetings are open to the public. There will be a half-hour public comment period at 3 p.m. for any interested members of the public who wish to address the RAC. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak and time available, the time for individual comments may be limited. Mary A. Uhl, Acting Deputy State Director, Lands and Resources. Bureau of Land Management [LLNMP00000 L13110000.PP0000 14XL1109PF] [FR Doc. 2014–02389 Filed 2–4–14; 8:45 am] Notice of Public Meeting, Pecos District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P 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, Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Pecos District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The RAC will meet on March 12, 2014, at the Central Valley Electric Cooperative Office, 1403 North 13th Street, Artesia, New Mexico, 88210, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The public may send written comments to the RAC at the BLM Pecos, 2909 West 2nd Street, Roswell, New Mexico, 88201. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Feb 04, 2014 Jkt 232001 National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–14761; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Tulsa, OK National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 objects and present-day Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a written request with information in support of the request to the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, at the address in this notice by March 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Michelle C. Horn, Archaeologist, US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, 1645 S. 101 E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74128–0061, telephone (918) 669–7642. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the control of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, and in the physical custody of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH). The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from a site at Lake Texoma, in Bryan County, OK. 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 museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was originally made by the SNOMNH professional staff, and more recently by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, professional staff, in consultation with representatives of The Chickasaw Nation. E:\FR\FM\05FEN1.SGM 05FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6917-6918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02439]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[DR.5B711.IA000814]


Land Acquisitions; Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of 
California

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Final Agency Determination.

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SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs made a final agency 
determination to acquire approximately 626.55 acres of land in trust 
for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California for 
gaming and other purposes on January 24, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of 
Indian Gaming, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-3657 MIB, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (202) 219-4066.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published in the exercise of 
authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant 
Secretary--Indian Affairs by 209 Departmental Manual 8.1, and is 
published to comply with the requirements of 25 CFR 151.12(c)(2)(ii) 
that notice of the decision to acquire land in trust be promptly 
provided in the Federal Register.
    On March 14, 2008, the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs first 
approved the trust acquisition of 626.55 acres of land in trust for the 
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California. Notice of that 
decision was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2008. 73 FR 
26142. The 2008 decision was challenged in the United States District 
Court for the District of Columbia by Butte County, California, and was 
ultimately remanded to the Department for reconsideration. On January 
24, 2014, the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs issued a new decision 
to accept approximately 626.55 acres of land into trust for the 
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California under the 
authority of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, 25 U.S.C. 465. We 
have determined that the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of 
California's request meets the requirements of the Indian Gaming 
Regulatory Act's ``restored lands'' exception, 25 U.S.C. 
2719(b)(1)(B)(iii), to the general prohibition contained in 25 U.S.C. 
2719(a) on gaming on lands acquired in trust after October 17, 1988.
    The 626.55 acres are located in Butte County, California, and are 
described as follows:

Parcel I

    All that portion of the east half of the northeast quarter of 
Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 2 East, M.D.B. & M., lying easterly 
of U.S. Highway 99E.
    Excepting therefrom that portion thereof, heretofore conveyed to 
the State of California by deed recorded July 27, 1951, in Book 575, 
Page 326, Official Records, recorded October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, 
Page 64, Official Records and October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 68, 
Official Records and Parcel 1 of the Grant Deed recorded January 15, 
2004,

[[Page 6918]]

under Butte County Recorder's Serial No. 2004-0002294. APN 041-190-048 
(formerly 038-150-026).

Parcel II

    The north half of the northwest quarter, the southwest quarter of 
the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest 
quarter of Section 5, and all that portion of Section 6 lying 
northeasterly of the Oroville Chico Highway, all in Township 20 North, 
Range 3 East, M.D.B. & M.
    Excepting therefrom said Section 6, that portion conveyed to the 
State of California by Deeds recorded February 8, 1951 in Book 555, 
Page 329, Official Records, and July 27, 1951, in Book 575, Page 326, 
Official Records.
    Also excepting therefrom that portion conveyed to the State of 
California by Deed recorded October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 64, 
Official Records and Parcel 1 of Grant Deed recorded January 15, 2004, 
under Butte County Recorder's Serial No. 2004-002294. APN 041-190-045 
(formerly 041-190-020).
    A copy of the decision dated January 24, 2014 is available at: 
https://www.indianaffairs.gov/cs/groups/webteam/documents/text/idc1-025066.pdf.

    Dated: January 30, 2014.
Kevin K. Washburn,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-02439 Filed 2-4-14; 8:45 am]
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