San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting, 57015 [2015-23686]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 182 / Monday, September 21, 2015 / Notices Indian Affairs, Midwest Region, Norman Pointe II Building, 5600 West American Boulevard, Suite 500, Bloomington, MN 55437; Phone (612) 725–4514; email scott.doig@bia.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Tribe has submitted an application to BIA requesting that approximately 60 acres of land be transferred from fee to trust status upon which the Tribe would develop a casino, hotel, parking, and other supporting facilities. In order for the Department to fully consider and either grant or deny the Tribe’s application, the Department must first comply with NEPA. The property is located within Fruitport Township, Muskegon County, Michigan, approximately 5 miles south of the City of Muskegon. It is bounded by Interstate 96 to the northeast and Ellis Road to the south. Areas of environmental concern identified for analysis in the EIS include land resources, water resources, air quality, noise, biological resources, cultural resources, resource use patterns, traffic and transportation, public health/environmental hazards, public services and utilities, socioeconomics, environmental justice, and visual resources/aesthetics. Alternatives identified for analysis include the proposed action, a nongaming alternative, a reduced-intensity alternative, and an alternative site location. The range of issues and alternatives are open to revision based on comments received in response to this notice. Other related approvals may be required to implement the project, including approval of the Tribe’s fee-totrust application, determination of the site’s eligibility for gaming, compliance with the Clean Water Act, and local service agreements. To the extent applicable, the EIS will identify and evaluate issues related to these approvals. The purpose of the Tribe’s proposed action is to improve the economic status of the Tribal government so it can better provide housing, health care, education, cultural programs, and other services to its members. Additional information, including a map of the project site, is available by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Public Comment Availability Comments, including names and addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BIA address shown in the ADDRESSES section of this notice, during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Before including your address, phone number, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:14 Sep 18, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 in your comment that your personal identifying information be withheld from public review, BIA cannot guarantee that this will occur. Authority: This notice is published in accordance with sections 1503.1 and 1506.6 of the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508) implementing the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321–4345 et seq.), and the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 1–6), and is in the exercise of authority delegated to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8.1. Dated: September 14, 2015. Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2015–23609 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLORW00000.L16100000. DP0000.LXSSH093000015XL1109AF HAG15–0227] San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting 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, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The MAC will meet on October 6, 2015, from 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. at Brickworks, 150 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250. Meeting discussion will include an update on the planning process and a brief review of the scoping report (which is currently available to the public). The committee will then discuss the BLM’s progress on developing preliminary draft management alternatives based on scoping comments, MAC input, and internal discussions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ` Marcia deChadenedes, San Juan Islands National Monument Manager, P.O. Box 3, 37 Washburn Ave., Lopez Island, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57015 Washington 98261, (360) 468–3051, or mdechade@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 twelve member San Juan Islands MAC was chartered to provide information and advice regarding the development of the San Juan Islands National Monument’s RMP. Members represent an array of stakeholder interests in the land and resources from within the local area and statewide. All advisory committee meetings are open to the public. At 12 p.m. members of the public will have the opportunity to make comments to the MAC during a one-hour public comment period. Persons wishing to make comments during the public comment period should register in person with the BLM by 12 p.m. that meeting day, at the meeting location. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment, the length of comments may be limited. The public may send written comments to the MAC at San Juan Islands National Monument, Attn. MAC, P.O. Box 3, 37 Washburn Ave., Lopez Island, Washington 98261. The BLM appreciates all comments. Dennis Strange, Spokane District Manager. [FR Doc. 2015–23686 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLORB00000.L17110000. PH0000.LXSS020H0000.15XL1109AF; HAG15–0228] Steens Mountain Advisory Council; Meeting 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 of 1972, and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet as indicated below: DATES: October 22, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and October 23, 2015 from SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLORW00000.L16100000.DP0000.LXSSH093000015XL1109AF HAG15-0227]


San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Bureau of Land Management's 
(BLM) San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will 
meet as indicated below.

DATES: The MAC will meet on October 6, 2015, from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 
at Brickworks, 150 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250.
    Meeting discussion will include an update on the planning process 
and a brief review of the scoping report (which is currently available 
to the public). The committee will then discuss the BLM's progress on 
developing preliminary draft management alternatives based on scoping 
comments, MAC input, and internal discussions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcia deChaden[egrave]des, San Juan 
Islands National Monument Manager, P.O. Box 3, 37 Washburn Ave., Lopez 
Island, Washington 98261, (360) 468-3051, or mdechade@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 twelve member San Juan Islands MAC was 
chartered to provide information and advice regarding the development 
of the San Juan Islands National Monument's RMP. Members represent an 
array of stakeholder interests in the land and resources from within 
the local area and statewide. All advisory committee meetings are open 
to the public. At 12 p.m. members of the public will have the 
opportunity to make comments to the MAC during a one-hour public 
comment period. Persons wishing to make comments during the public 
comment period should register in person with the BLM by 12 p.m. that 
meeting day, at the meeting location. Depending on the number of 
persons wishing to comment, the length of comments may be limited. The 
public may send written comments to the MAC at San Juan Islands 
National Monument, Attn. MAC, P.O. Box 3, 37 Washburn Ave., Lopez 
Island, Washington 98261. The BLM appreciates all comments.

Dennis Strange,
Spokane District Manager.
[FR Doc. 2015-23686 Filed 9-18-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4310-33-P

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