Public Land Order No. 7836; Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for the White King/Lucky Lass Mines Remediation Areas; Oregon, 34930-34931 [2015-15007]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 34930 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Notices In addition to initiating scoping for this RMP amendment, this notice also segregates the above-mentioned parcels from appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, except the sale provisions of FLPMA. The segregation of the public lands being considered for sale will be for a period of 2 years. Conveyance of the identified public land will be subject to valid existing rights and encumbrances of record, including but not limited to rights-of-way for roads and public utilities. Conveyance of any mineral interest pursuant to Section 209 of FLPMA will be considered as part of processing the proposed sales. On June 18, 2015, the two abovedescribed parcels identified for potential sale will be segregated from appropriation under the public land laws, including the United States mining laws, except the sale provisions of FLPMA. Until completion of the sale, the BLM will no longer accept land use applications affecting the two identified public land parcels, except applications for the amendment of previously filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The segregative effect will terminate upon issuance of a patent, publication in the Federal Register of a termination of the segregation, or June 19, 2017, whichever occurs first, unless extended by the BLM Idaho State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1–2(d) prior to the termination date. The Cottonwood RMP identifies 19,054 acres of public land as available for disposal. However, the RMP fails to specify whether those lands have been evaluated under FLPMA’s Section 203 sale criteria. The purpose of the public scoping process is to determine relevant issues that will influence the scope of the environmental analysis, including alternatives, and guide the planning process. A preliminary issue for the plan amendment area has been identified by BLM personnel; Federal, State, and local agencies; and other stakeholders. The issue is to identify lands currently designated as available for disposal, that also meet FLPMA’s Section 203 sale criteria (43 U.S.C. 1713(a)). Comments may also be submitted regarding the planning criteria. Preliminary planning criteria include: 1. The proposed amendment will only address lands already designated as available for disposal (approximately 19,054 acres in Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho, and Adams Counties of Idaho) that meet FLPMA’s VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Section 203 sale criteria. No other decisions associated with the Cottonwood RMP will be amended. 2. The plan amendments will comply with FLPMA, NEPA, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and policies. 3. For program-specific guidance regarding decisions at the land use planning level, the process will follow the BLM’s policies in the Land Use Planning Handbook, H–1601–1. 4. Public participation and collaboration will be an integral part of the planning process. 5. The BLM will strive to make decisions in the plan amendments compatible with the existing plans and policies of adjacent local, State, and Federal agencies, and affected Native American tribes, as long as the decisions are consistent with the purposes, policies, and programs of Federal law and regulations applicable to public lands. 6. The BLM will work collaboratively with cooperating agencies and all other interested groups, agencies, and individuals. The public is invited to provide scoping comments on issues mentioned above, as well as other issues that should be addressed in the preparation of the plan amendment or the proposed sales. You may submit comments on issues and planning criteria in writing to the BLM using one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section above. To be most helpful, you should submit comments by the close of the 30-day scoping period. The BLM will use and coordinate the NEPA scoping process to help fulfill the public involvement requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 306108) as provided in 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3). The information about historic and cultural resources within the area potentially affected by the proposed actions will assist the BLM in identifying and evaluating impacts to such resources. The BLM will consult with Indian tribes on a Government-to-Government basis in accordance with Executive Order 13175 and other policies. Tribal concerns, including impacts on Indian trust assets and potential impacts to cultural resources, will be given due consideration. Federal, State, and local agencies, along with tribes and other stakeholders that may be interested in or affected by the proposed actions that the BLM is evaluating, are invited to participate in the scoping process and, if eligible, may request or be requested by the BLM to participate in the PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 development of the environmental analysis as a cooperating agency. 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. The BLM will evaluate identified issues to be addressed in the plan and will place them into one of three categories: 1. Issues to be resolved in the plan amendment; 2. Issues to be resolved through policy or administrative action; or 3. Issues beyond the scope of this plan amendment. The BLM will provide an explanation in the EA as to why an issue was placed in category two or three. The public is also encouraged to help identify any management questions and concerns that should be addressed in the plan. The BLM will work collaboratively with interested parties to identify the management decisions that are best suited to local, regional, and national needs and concerns. The BLM will use an interdisciplinary approach to develop the plan amendment in order to consider the variety of resource issues and concerns identified. Specialists with expertise in the following disciplines will be involved in the planning process: Minerals and geology, forestry, outdoor recreation, archaeology, wildlife and fisheries, lands and realty, hydrology, and soils. Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1713(a); 43 CFR 2711.1–2, 40 CFR 1501.7, and 43 CFR 1610.2. Jeffery L. Foss, Acting BLM Idaho State Director. [FR Doc. 2015–15032 Filed 6–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau Of Land Management [LLOR936000.L14400000.ET0000. 15XL1109AF; HAG 15–0099; OR–67721] Public Land Order No. 7836; Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for the White King/Lucky Lass Mines Remediation Areas; Oregon Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Public Land Order. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Notices Subject to valid existing rights, this order withdraws 240.59 acres of National Forest System lands in the Fremont National Forest from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, for a period of 20 years for the United States Forest Service to protect the integrity and functionality of the mine reclamation work on the White King/ Lucky Lass Mines. The withdrawal will protect the $4.9 million Federal investment for reclamation work that has been completed to contour, cap, and restore vegetation at the mine sites located in the Fremont National Forest in Lake County, Oregon. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective Date: June 7, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Ligons, Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, 503–808–6169, or Candice Polisky, U.S. Forest Service, Region 6, Pacific Northwest Regional Office, 503– 808–2479. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to reach either of the contacts stated above. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with either of the above individuals. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. This order will withdraw National Forest System lands that were previously withdrawn by two expired withdrawals created by Public Land Order Nos. 6990 (58 FR 42245 as corrected in 58 FR 44536) and 7519 (67 FR 13649). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Order tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714, it is ordered as follows: 1. Subject to valid existing rights, the following described National Forest System lands are hereby withdrawn from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, for a period of 20 years to protect the integrity and functionality of the mine reclamation work at the White King/ Lucky Lass Mines reclamation project: Willamette Meridian Fremont National Forest T. 37 S., R. 18 E., sec. 25, NW1⁄4NE1⁄4; T. 37 S., R. 19 E., sec. 30, lot 1, and NW1⁄4NE1⁄4, E1⁄2NW1⁄4, and NW1⁄4SE1⁄4. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 The areas described aggregate 240.59 acres in Lake County. 2. The withdrawal made by this order does not alter the applicability of those public land laws governing the use of the lands other than under the mining laws. 3. This withdrawal will expire 20 years from the effective date of this order, unless, as a result of a review conducted before the expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f), the Secretary of the Interior determines that the withdrawal shall be extended. Dated: June 7, 2015. Janice M. Schneider, Assistant Secretary—Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2015–15007 Filed 6–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [15XL1109AF LLUTC04000 L13200000.EL0000, UTU 081895] Notice of Availability for the Alton Coal Tract Coal Lease by Application Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Utah Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Alton Coal Tract Lease by Application (LBA) and by this notice is announcing its availability and the start of a comment period on the Supplemental Draft EIS. DATES: To ensure comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS will be considered, the BLM must receive written comments on the Alton Coal Tract LBA Supplemental Draft EIS within 60 days following the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its Notice of Availability in the Federal Register. The BLM will announce future meetings and any other public involvement activities at least 15 days in advance through public notices, media releases, and/or mailings. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Email: UT_Kanab_Altoncoal@ blm.gov. Please include ‘‘Alton Coal Lease SDEIS’’ in the subject line. • Fax: 435–644–1299, Attn: Keith Rigtrup. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34931 • Mail: Bureau of Land Management, Kanab Field Office, Attn: Keith Rigtrup, 669 South Highway 89 A, Kanab, Utah 84741. • Written comments may also be hand-delivered to the BLM-Utah Kanab Field Office in Kanab. Copies of the Supplemental Draft EIS are available at the following BLM office locations: BLM-Utah State Office Public Room, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, and the BLM-Utah Kanab Field Office, 669 South Highway 89 A, Kanab, Utah 84741, during business hours (8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Supplemental Draft EIS is available electronically at the following Web site: https://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/ kanab.html FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Rigtrup, BLM-Utah Color Country District Office, 176 East DL Sargent Drive, Cedar City, Utah 84721, or by telephone at 435–865–3000. 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, seven days a week. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM made the initial Alton Coal Tract LBA Draft EIS available for public review from November 4, 2011 through January 27, 2012. The BLM received approximately 177,000 comments during that time expressing concerns with sensitive species (sage-grouse), protection of wetlands and air quality, among others. Based on those comments and work with other Federal agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Park Service, the BLM determined that a Supplemental Draft EIS was needed to adequately address public concerns. Preparation of the Supplemental Draft EIS began in July 2012. As part of the Supplemental Draft EIS process, the BLM worked with Federal, State, and county partners to address public concerns and also collaborated to identify mitigation measures for impacts associated with the project. The Supplemental Draft EIS analyzes the potential impacts of issuing a lease for the Alton Coal Tract, serial number UTU 081895. The lease tract is located near the town of Alton, Utah, and immediately adjacent to the existing Coal Hollow Mine. The LBA for the Alton tract was filed by Alton Coal E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 117 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34930-34931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15007]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau Of Land Management

[LLOR936000.L14400000.ET0000.15XL1109AF; HAG 15-0099; OR-67721]


Public Land Order No. 7836; Withdrawal of National Forest System 
Lands for the White King/Lucky Lass Mines Remediation Areas; Oregon

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Public Land Order.

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SUMMARY: Subject to valid existing rights, this order withdraws 240.59 
acres of National Forest System lands in the Fremont National Forest 
from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not 
from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, for a period of 20 years 
for the United States Forest Service to protect the integrity and 
functionality of the mine reclamation work on the White King/Lucky Lass 
Mines. The withdrawal will protect the $4.9 million Federal investment 
for reclamation work that has been completed to contour, cap, and 
restore vegetation at the mine sites located in the Fremont National 
Forest in Lake County, Oregon.

DATES: Effective Date: June 7, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Ligons, Bureau of Land 
Management Oregon/Washington State Office, 503-808-6169, or Candice 
Polisky, U.S. Forest Service, Region 6, Pacific Northwest Regional 
Office, 503-808-2479. Persons who use a telecommunications device for 
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 
1-800-877-8339 to reach either of the contacts stated above. The FIRS 
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or 
question with either of the above individuals. You will receive a reply 
during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This order will withdraw National Forest 
System lands that were previously withdrawn by two expired withdrawals 
created by Public Land Order Nos. 6990 (58 FR 42245 as corrected in 58 
FR 44536) and 7519 (67 FR 13649).

Order

    By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior 
by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 
43 U.S.C. 1714, it is ordered as follows:
    1. Subject to valid existing rights, the following described 
National Forest System lands are hereby withdrawn from location and 
entry under the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under 
the mineral leasing laws, for a period of 20 years to protect the 
integrity and functionality of the mine reclamation work at the White 
King/Lucky Lass Mines reclamation project:

Willamette Meridian

Fremont National Forest

T. 37 S., R. 18 E.,
    sec. 25, NW\1/4\NE\1/4\;
T. 37 S., R. 19 E.,
    sec. 30, lot 1, and NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\NW\1/4\, and NW\1/
4\SE\1/4\.

    The areas described aggregate 240.59 acres in Lake County.
    2. The withdrawal made by this order does not alter the 
applicability of those public land laws governing the use of the lands 
other than under the mining laws.
    3. This withdrawal will expire 20 years from the effective date of 
this order, unless, as a result of a review conducted before the 
expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f), the Secretary of the 
Interior determines that the withdrawal shall be extended.

    Dated: June 7, 2015.
Janice M. Schneider,
Assistant Secretary--Land and Minerals Management.
[FR Doc. 2015-15007 Filed 6-17-15; 8:45 am]
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