Indian Gaming, 28538 [2014-11323]

Download as PDF 28538 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 95 / Friday, May 16, 2014 / Notices Dated: May 13, 2014. J. David R. Applegate, Associate Director for Natural Hazards. [FR Doc. 2014–11331 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [DR.5B711.IA000814] Indian Gaming Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of extension of Tribal— State Class III Gaming Compact. AGENCY: This publishes notice of the extension of the Class III gaming compact between the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota. DATES: May 16, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 25 CFR 293.5, an extension to an existing tribal-state Class III gaming compact does not require approval by the Secretary if the extension does not include any amendment to the terms of the compact. The Yankton Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota have reached an agreement to extend the expiration of their existing Tribal-State Class III gaming compact to October 25, 2014. This publishes notice of the new expiration date of the compact. SUMMARY: Dated: May 9, 2014. Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–11323 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–4N–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES [LLWYP06000.LL13100000.DB0000] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Amendments to the Casper Resource Management Plan and Thunder Basin National Grasslands Land and Resource Management Plan, Converse County, WY Bureau of Land Management, Interior and United States Forest Service, Agriculture. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:00 May 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 The Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest Service intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Converse County Oil and Gas Project; We may also prepare land-use plan amendments to the Casper Resource Management Plan and the Thunder Basin National Grassland Land Resource Management Plan. We are announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues. The Bureau of Land Management is the lead agency for the Environmental Impact Statement and the United States Forest Service is participating as a cooperating agency. DATES: Comments on issues may be submitted in writing until June 30, 2014 In order to be included in the analysis, all comments must be received prior to the close of the 30-day scoping period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. The BLM will provide additional opportunities for public participation as appropriate. The dates and locations of any scoping meetings will be announced at least 15 days in advance through the local news media, newspapers, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Web site at: https://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_ offices/Casper.html. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by any of the following methods: • Web site: www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/ field_offices/Casper.html. • Email: blm_wy_casper_wymail@ blm.gov. • Fax: 307–261–7587. • Mail: Converse County Oil and Gas Project, BLM Casper Field Office, 2987 Prospector Drive, Casper, WY 82604. Documents pertinent to this proposal are available for public review at the BLM Casper Field Office or the United States Forest Service (USFS) Douglas Ranger District Office, 2250 East Richards Street, Douglas, Wyoming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Lacko, Assistant Field Manager, telephone: 307–261–7530; address: 2987 Prospector Drive, Casper, WY 82604; email: blm_wy_casper_ wymail@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 Ms. Lacko 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. You can call either of these numbers to have your name added to our mailing list. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This notice initiates the public scoping process for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and land-use plan amendments. The BLM Casper Field Office and USFS Thunder Basin National Grasslands intend to: • Prepare an EIS to support decision making for the proposed Converse County Oil and Gas Project; and • Begin the public scoping period to seek input on the preliminary issues identified with respect to this Project. In submitting comments during the scoping period, you should be aware that: • Authorization of this proposal may require amendments of the 2007 Casper resource management plan or the 2001 Thunder Bay land and resources management plan because resource impacts will likely exceed those analyzed in the existing plans; and . • A change in circumstances or a proposed action may result in a change in the scope of resources uses or a change in terms, conditions, and decisions of the approved plans for surface disturbance, wildlife, cultural resources, air quality and water quality. By this notice, the BLM is complying with requirements in 43 CFR 1610.2(c). If land use plan amendments are necessary, the BLM and USFS will integrate the land-use planning processes with the NEPA process for this project. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Where is the proposed project located? The proposed development project area is located in Converse County and encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres of land, of which approximately 88,000 surface acres (6 percent of the project area) and approximately 965,000 subsurface mineral estate acres (64 percent of the project area) are public lands administered by BLM while USFS manages approximately 64,000 acres of surface (4 percent of the project area) within the project area. The remainder of the project area consists of lands owned by the State of Wyoming and private owners. What would the project do? The companies involved propose to develop approximately 5,000 oil and natural gas wells on 1,500 new multiwell pads within the proposed Converse County Oil and Gas Project area over a 10-year period. The companies propose to: • Develop the project area using directional, vertical, horizontal and other drilling techniques; • Develop infrastructure to support oil and gas production in the project area including: well pads, roads, E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11323]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[DR.5B711.IA000814]


Indian Gaming

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of extension of Tribal--State Class III Gaming Compact.

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SUMMARY: This publishes notice of the extension of the Class III gaming 
compact between the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota.

DATES: May 16, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of 
Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary--Policy and 
Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219-4066.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 25 CFR 293.5, an extension to an 
existing tribal-state Class III gaming compact does not require 
approval by the Secretary if the extension does not include any 
amendment to the terms of the compact. The Yankton Sioux Tribe and the 
State of South Dakota have reached an agreement to extend the 
expiration of their existing Tribal-State Class III gaming compact to 
October 25, 2014. This publishes notice of the new expiration date of 
the compact.

    Dated: May 9, 2014.
Kevin K. Washburn,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-11323 Filed 5-15-14; 8:45 am]
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