Second Call for Nominations for the Wyoming Resource Advisory Council, 8477-8478 [2014-03035]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 29 / Wednesday, February 12, 2014 / Notices will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hollister RMP, adopted in 1984, provides management guidance for the CCMA. The BLM-administered lands account for more than 84% of the 75,000-acre Clear Creek Management Area in southern San Benito and western Fresno Counties, California. The BLM also administers subsurface minerals on approximately 3,500 acres of ‘‘split estate’’ lands where the surface is owned by a non-Federal entity. Within the CCMA is the 31,000-acre Serpentine Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), which was designated based on the human health risk associated with the naturally occurring asbestos and the special status plant species endemic to the area. The BLM prepared a series of amendments to the Hollister RMP in 1986, 1995, and 2007 to address new information and concerns regarding asbestos related health risks and rare plant species. The CCMA was not addressed in the 2007 Hollister RMP, however, because in 2004 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -initiated asbestos exposure and human health risk assessment was not completed in time to be incorporated into the Hollister RMP. Upon completion of the EPA study, the BLM incorporated this new information into its CCMA planning process and associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). As a result of this new health and safety information, the CCMA ROD/ Approved RMP designates the Serpentine ACEC as a ‘‘Limited’’ vehicle use area for highway-licensed vehicles authorized by permit only. The ROD also limits the number of annual visitoruse days to reduce human health risks associated with exposure to naturally occurring asbestos in the ACEC. Based on the public’s concerns about impacts to off-highway vehicle recreation, adaptive management criteria were added to the RMP that would allow the BLM to reassess its decisions on access and vehicle travel in the Serpentine ACEC if significant new information becomes available on human health risks from exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. In addition to public health and safety and recreation and travel management, the CCMA ROD/Approved RMP also describes the BLM management actions and allowable uses that will meet desired resource conditions for natural and cultural resources. For example, approximately 5,070 acres of public lands within the CCMA exhibit VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:11 Feb 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 wilderness characteristics. Under the CCMA ROD and Approved RMP, these lands will be managed to emphasize primitive, non-motorized recreation opportunities. The CCMA ROD/Approved RMP reflects the BLM’s ‘‘preferred alternative’’ described in the CCMA Proposed RMP and Final EIS released in March 2013. Following the release of the Proposed RMP and Final EIS, 21 protest letters were received. The BLM Director responded to each protest issue. In accordance with 43 CFR 1610.5–2(b), all protests were resolved prior to approving the RMP. No inconsistencies with State or local plans, policies or programs were identified during the Governor’s consistency review of the Proposed RMP and Final EIS. The CCMA ROD includes several decisions that are appealable. For example, the decisions designating routes of travel within designated areas for motorized vehicles are implementation decisions and are appealable under 43 CFR part 4. These decisions are contained in Appendix II of the CCMA ROD/Approved RMP. Any party adversely affected by the approved route designations may appeal within 30 days of publication of this Notice of Availability pursuant to 43 CFR part 4, subpart E. The appeal should state the specific route(s), as identified in Appendix II of the CCMA ROD/ Approved RMP, on which the decision is being appealed. The appeal must be filed with the Hollister Field Manager at the above listed address. Please consult the appropriate regulations (43 CFR part 4, subpart E) for further appeal requirements. Authority: 40 CFR 1506.6. Thomas Pogacnik, Deputy State Director. [FR Doc. 2014–02799 Filed 2–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–40–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWY910000 L16100000.XX0000] Second Call for Nominations for the Wyoming Resource Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations to fill three positions for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming 10member Resource Advisory Council SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8477 (RAC). The RAC provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management of the National System of Public Lands within the State of Wyoming. DATES: All nominations must be received no later than February 27, 2014. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Christian Venhuizen, Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 Yellowstone Road, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003, (307) 775–6103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Christian Venhuizen, Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 Yellowstone Road, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003; (307) 775–6103; or email cvenhuizen@blm.gov. 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 Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA directs the Secretary to establish 10- to 15-member citizenbased advisory councils that are consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As required by FACA, RAC membership must be balanced and representative of the various interests concerned with the management of the public lands. The BLM is issuing a second call for nominations to solicit more interest in the vacant positions. Applicants who have already submitted nomination forms will still be considered for the vacancies. The RAC has one vacancy in category one (holders of Federal grazing permits and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, developed outdoor recreation, offhighway vehicle use, and commercial recreation), one vacancy in category two (representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations; archaeological and historic organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations), and one vacancy in category three (representatives of E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 8478 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 29 / Wednesday, February 12, 2014 / Notices state, county, or local elected office; employees of a state agency responsible for management of natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the council is organized; representatives of academia who are employed in natural sciences; or the public-at-large). The individuals selected will fill the position for three years from the date of appointment. Nominees must be residents of Wyoming. BLM will evaluate nominees based on their education, training, experience, and their knowledge of the geographic area. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to collaborative resource decision making. The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently federal-registered lobbyists to serve on all FACA and nonFACA boards, committees, or councils. The following must accompany all nominations: —Letters of reference from represented interest or organizations, — A completed background information nomination form; and, — Any other information that addresses the nominee’s qualifications. Simultaneous with this notice, the BLM Wyoming State Office will issue a press release providing additional information for submitting nominations. Nomination forms may also be downloaded from https://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/advcom/ rac.html. Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the Secretary’s responsibilities to manage the lands, resources, and facilities administered by the BLM. Donald A. Simpson, State Director. [FR Doc. 2014–03035 Filed 2–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation [145R5065C6, RX.59389832.1009676, RR83550000] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other WaterRelated Contract Actions Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of contractual actions that have been proposed to the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and are new, SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:11 Feb 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 discontinued, or completed since the last publication of this notice. This notice is one of a variety of means used to inform the public about proposed contractual actions for capital recovery and management of project resources and facilities consistent with section 9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939. Additional announcements of individual contract actions may be published in the Federal Register and in newspapers of general circulation in the areas determined by Reclamation to be affected by the proposed action. ADDRESSES: The identity of the approving officer and other information pertaining to a specific contract proposal may be obtained by calling or writing the appropriate regional office at the address and telephone number given for each region in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Kelly, Water and Environmental Resources Division, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, Colorado 80225–0007; telephone 303–445–2888. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with section 9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939, and the rules and regulations published in 52 FR 11954, April 13, 1987 (43 CFR 426.22), Reclamation will publish notice of proposed or amendatory contract actions for any contract for the delivery of project water for authorized uses in newspapers of general circulation in the affected area at least 60 days prior to contract execution. Announcements may be in the form of news releases, legal notices, official letters, memorandums, or other forms of written material. Meetings, workshops, and/or hearings may also be used, as appropriate, to provide local publicity. The public participation procedures do not apply to proposed contracts for the sale of surplus or interim irrigation water for a term of 1 year or less. Either of the contracting parties may invite the public to observe contract proceedings. All public participation procedures will be coordinated with those involved in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act. Pursuant to the ‘‘Final Revised Public Participation Procedures’’ for water resource-related contract negotiations, published in 47 FR 7763, February 22, 1982, a tabulation is provided of all proposed contractual actions in each of the five Reclamation regions. When contract negotiations are completed, and prior to execution, each proposed contract form must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, or pursuant to delegated or redelegated authority, the Commissioner PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of Reclamation or one of the regional directors. In some instances, congressional review and approval of a report, water rate, or other terms and conditions of the contract may be involved. Public participation in and receipt of comments on contract proposals will be facilitated by adherence to the following procedures: 1. Only persons authorized to act on behalf of the contracting entities may negotiate the terms and conditions of a specific contract proposal. 2. Advance notice of meetings or hearings will be furnished to those parties that have made a timely written request for such notice to the appropriate regional or project office of Reclamation. 3. Written correspondence regarding proposed contracts may be made available to the general public pursuant to the terms and procedures of the Freedom of Information Act, as amended. 4. Written comments on a proposed contract or contract action must be submitted to the appropriate regional officials at the locations and within the time limits set forth in the advance public notices. 5. All written comments received and testimony presented at any public hearings will be reviewed and summarized by the appropriate regional office for use by the contract approving authority. 6. Copies of specific proposed contracts may be obtained from the appropriate regional director or his or her designated public contact as they become available for review and comment. 7. In the event modifications are made in the form of a proposed contract, the appropriate regional director shall determine whether republication of the notice and/or extension of the comment period is necessary. Factors considered in making such a determination shall include, but are not limited to, (i) the significance of the modification, and (ii) the degree of public interest which has been expressed over the course of the negotiations. At a minimum, the regional director will furnish revised contracts to all parties who requested the contract in response to the initial public notice. Definitions of Abbreviations Used in the Reports ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 BCP Boulder Canyon Project Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation CAP Central Arizona Project E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8477-8478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03035]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWY910000 L16100000.XX0000]


Second Call for Nominations for the Wyoming Resource Advisory 
Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations to 
fill three positions for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming 
10-member Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The RAC provides advice and 
recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management of the 
National System of Public Lands within the State of Wyoming.

DATES: All nominations must be received no later than February 27, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Christian Venhuizen, 
Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 Yellowstone Road, 
P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003, (307) 775-6103.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Christian Venhuizen, Wyoming State 
Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 Yellowstone Road, P.O. Box 
1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003; (307) 775-6103; or email cvenhuizen@blm.gov. 
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 Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
(FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary of the Interior to 
involve the public in planning and issues related to management of 
lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA directs the 
Secretary to establish 10- to 15-member citizen-based advisory councils 
that are consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As 
required by FACA, RAC membership must be balanced and representative of 
the various interests concerned with the management of the public 
lands.
    The BLM is issuing a second call for nominations to solicit more 
interest in the vacant positions. Applicants who have already submitted 
nomination forms will still be considered for the vacancies.
    The RAC has one vacancy in category one (holders of Federal grazing 
permits and representatives of organizations associated with energy and 
mineral development, timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, 
developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial 
recreation), one vacancy in category two (representatives of nationally 
or regionally recognized environmental organizations; archaeological 
and historic organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild 
horse and burro organizations), and one vacancy in category three 
(representatives of

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state, county, or local elected office; employees of a state agency 
responsible for management of natural resources; representatives of 
Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the council is 
organized; representatives of academia who are employed in natural 
sciences; or the public-at-large). The individuals selected will fill 
the position for three years from the date of appointment. Nominees 
must be residents of Wyoming. BLM will evaluate nominees based on their 
education, training, experience, and their knowledge of the geographic 
area. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to collaborative 
resource decision making. The Obama Administration prohibits 
individuals who are currently federal-registered lobbyists to serve on 
all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils. The following 
must accompany all nominations:

--Letters of reference from represented interest or organizations,
-- A completed background information nomination form; and,
-- Any other information that addresses the nominee's qualifications.

Simultaneous with this notice, the BLM Wyoming State Office will issue 
a press release providing additional information for submitting 
nominations. Nomination forms may also be downloaded from https://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/advcom/rac.html.
    Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the BLM Wyoming 
Resource Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest in 
connection with the Secretary's responsibilities to manage the lands, 
resources, and facilities administered by the BLM.

Donald A. Simpson,
State Director.
[FR Doc. 2014-03035 Filed 2-11-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-22-P
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