Off-road Vehicle Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona and Utah, 4921-4922 [2017-00866]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2017 / Notices 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. The Secretarial Order dated October 15, 1904, which withdrew public lands on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation for the Lonesome Lake Reservoir Site, is hereby partially revoked insofar as it affects the following described lands: Principal Meridian, Montana T. 29 N., R. 11 E., Sec. 21, N1⁄2NE1⁄4 and N1⁄2NW1⁄4; Sec. 22, NW1⁄4NW1⁄4. T. 29 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 9, W1⁄2 and SE1⁄4; Sec. 21, N1⁄2, SW1⁄4, N1⁄2SE1⁄4, and SW1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 22; Sec. 28, W1⁄2; Sec. 29, E1⁄2NE1⁄4 and E1⁄2SE1⁄4. T. 30 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 35, S1⁄2SE1⁄4. The areas described aggregate 2,480 acres in Chouteau and Hill Counties. 2. The Bureau of Reclamation Order dated March 30, 1950, which withdrew public lands for the Lonesome Lake Reservoir Site, is hereby partially revoked insofar as it affects the following described lands: Principal Meridian, Montana sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES T. 29 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 17, lot 14. T. 29 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 24, SW1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 25, NW1⁄4NW1⁄4. T. 30 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 35, N1⁄2SE1⁄4. The areas described aggregate 163.25 acres in Chouteau, Hill, and Liberty Counties. 3. All of the lands described in Paragraphs 1 and 2, except for the 80.00 acres described in Paragraph 4 below, are hereby opened for disposal through State Indemnity Selection, but remain segregated from location and entry under the United States mining laws due to a State Indemnity Selection application. 4. At 9 a.m. on February 16, 2017, the following described lands will be restored to management by the Bureau of Land Management and are opened to the operation of the public land laws generally, subject to valid existing rights, the provisions of existing withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of applicable law. All valid applications received at or prior to 9 a.m. on February 16, 2017, shall be considered as simultaneously filed at that time. Those received thereafter shall be considered in the order of filing. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Jan 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 Principal Meridian, Montana T. 29 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 24, SW1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 25, NW1⁄4NW1⁄4. The areas described aggregate 80.00 acres in Chouteau County. 5. At 9 a.m. on February 16, 2017, the lands described in Paragraph 4 will be opened to location and entry under the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, the provision of existing withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of applicable law. The lands have been and will remain open to mineral leasing. Appropriation of any of the lands described in this order under the general mining laws prior to the date and time of restoration is unauthorized. Any such attempted appropriation, including attempting adverse possession under 30 U.S.C. 38, shall vest no rights against the United States. Acts required to establish a location and to initiate a right of possession are governed by state law where not in conflict with Federal law. The Bureau of Land Management will not intervene in disputes between rival locators over possessory rights since Congress has provided for such determinations in local courts. Dated: January 9, 2017. Janice M. Schneider, Assistant Secretary—Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2017–00835 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–IMR–GLCA–16773; PPWONRADE2, PMP00EI05.YP0000 ] Off-road Vehicle Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona and Utah National Park Service, Interior Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Off-road Vehicle Management Plan, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Plan/FEIS) for the Off-road Vehicle Management Plan, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), located in Arizona and Utah. The Plan/ FEIS evaluates the impacts of four action alternatives that address off-road vehicle (ORV) management. It also assesses the impacts that could result SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4921 from continuing the current management framework in the no-action alternative. DATES: The NPS will execute a Record of Decision (ROD) no sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of the Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Off-road Vehicle Management Plan. ADDRESSES: The Plan/FEIS will be available in electronic format online through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site (https://parkplanning.nps.gov/ GLCA); click on the link to Off-road Vehicle Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement. Copies of the Plan/FEIS will also be available at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Headquarters, 691 Scenic View Drive, Page, Arizona 86040. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teri Tucker, Assistant Superintendent, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 1507, Page, Arizona 86040, by phone at 928–608–6207, or by email at teri_tucker@nps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this Plan/FEIS is to evaluate off-road use and on-road all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use and develop management actions that preserve Glen Canyon’s scientific, scenic, and historic features; provide for the recreational use and enjoyment of the area; and promote the resources and values for which the area was established as a unit of the national park system. This Plan/FEIS does not adjudicate, analyze, or otherwise determine the validity of R.S. 2477 right-of-way claims. The Plan/FEIS evaluates five alternatives: A no-action alternative (A) and four action alternatives (B, C, D, and E), all of which are summarized below. Alternative E is the NPS preferred alternative. Alternative B is the environmentally preferable alternative. Other alternatives were explored but dismissed from detailed analysis. • Alternative A: No-Action. The noaction alternative represents the status quo and the continuation of existing management policies and actions related to off-road use in Glen Canyon. This alternative is consistent with the Glen Canyon 1979 General Management Plan (GMP) and other planning documents related to off-road travel in Glen Canyon. Under this alternative, conventional motor vehicles would continue to be allowed at 12 accessible shoreline areas–Blue Notch, Bullfrog North and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Dirty Devil, Farley Canyon, Neskahi, Paiute Canyon, Red E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 4922 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2017 / Notices Canyon, Stanton Creek, Warm Creek and White Canyon—subject to water level closures. Lone Rock Beach and Lone Rock Play Area would remain open to conventional motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs, and off-highway vehicles (OHV) as defined by state law. Conventional motor vehicles and street legal ATVs would be allowed on GMP roads, with the exception of roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit, where ATVs would continue to be prohibited. Off-road use would continue on routes in the Ferry Swale area by all vehicle types. Alternative A does not include safety or noise restrictions and does not include a permit system. • Alternative B: No Off-road Vehicle Use. Under alternative B, off-road use would be managed in a manner consistent with the remote, undeveloped, and lightly traveled nature which characterizes much of Glen Canyon. The isolated and primitive characteristics of the Glen Canyon backcountry would be maintained by limiting the operation of all types of motor vehicles to designated roads. There would be no designated ORV routes or areas. All existing offroad use areas, including the accessible shorelines currently open, Lone Rock Beach, and Lone Rock Beach Play Area, would be closed and restored to natural conditions. Conventional motor vehicles and street-legal ATVs would be allowed on GMP roads, with the exception of roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit, where ATVs would continue to be prohibited. All motor vehicles must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated. • Alternative C: Increased Motorized Access. Under this alternative, off-road use would be managed in a manner that would expand the recreational opportunities in Glen Canyon by increasing the number of ORV routes and areas. Under this alternative, conventional motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs, as defined by state law, would be allowed at 15 accessible shorelines–Blue Notch, Bullfrog North and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Dirty Devil, Farley Canyon, Hite Boat Ramp, Neskahi, Nokai Canyon, Piute Canyon, Paiute Farms, Red Canyon, Stanton Creek, Warm Creek and White Canyon—subject to water level closures. Lone Rock Beach and Lone Rock Play Area would be open to conventional motor vehicles, streetlegal ATVs and OHVs. The speed limit at the accessible shorelines and Lone Rock Beach would be 15 mph and quiet hours after 10 p.m. would be established. A permit would be required for all off-road travel. A red or orange whip flag would be required at the Lone VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Jan 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 Rock Beach Play Area in accordance with Utah OHV regulations. ORV routes would be designated on approximately 22 miles of pre-existing routes in the Ferry Swale area and at other access points across Glen Canyon. Under this alternative conventional motor vehicles, street legal ATVs and OHVs would be allowed on all GMP roads, including on roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit. The speed limit on unpaved GMP roads would be 25 mph or as posted. All motor vehicles must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated. • Alternative D: Decreased Motorized Access. This alternative protects natural and cultural resources by limiting offroad use. Under this alternative, Lone Rock Beach Play Area, Blue Notch, Bullfrog North and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Neskahi, Nokai Canyon, Piute Canyon, Paiute Farms, Red Canyon, Warm Creek and White Canyon would be closed and restored to natural conditions. Conventional motor vehicles would be permitted at four designated accessible shoreline areas, Farley Canyon, Dirty Devil, Hite Boat Ramp and Stanton Creek. Lone Rock Beach would be open only to conventional vehicles. The speed limit at the accessible shorelines and Lone Rock Beach would be 15 mph and quiet hours after 10 p.m. would be established. A permit would be required for all off-road use. No ATVs or OHVs would be allowed in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. ORV routes would not be designated in the Ferry Swale area or at other access points across Glen Canyon. All motor vehicles must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated. • Alternative E: Mixed Use (NPS Preferred Alternative). Alternative E is designed to protect resources and enhance the visitor experience by identifying and designating specific areas capable of supporting on-road ATV use and off-road use while prohibiting such uses in areas where resources and values may be at risk. Under this alternative one vehicleaccessible shoreline area—Warm Creek—would be closed permanently. Fourteen areas—Blue Notch, Bullfrog North and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Dirty Devil, Farley Canyon, Hite Boat Ramp, Neskahi, Nokai Canyon, Piute Canyon, Paiute Farms, Red Canyon, Stanton Creek and White Canyon—would remain open to conventional motor vehicles and streetlegal ATVs, subject to water-level closures. Lone Rock Beach and Lone Rock Beach Play area would be open to conventional vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs, as defined by state law. The speed limit at the accessible shorelines PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Lone Rock Beach would be 15 mph and quiet hours after 10 p.m. would be established. Lone Rock Beach, Stanton Creek, and other high use areas would include vehicle-free areas. A red or orange whip flag would be required at the Lone Rock Beach Play Area in accordance with Utah OHV regulations. In addition, ORV routes would be designated on approximately 21 miles of pre-existing routes in the Ferry Swale area and at other access points across Glen Canyon. A permit would be required for all off-road use. Under this alternative, conventional motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs, as defined by state law, would be allowed on unpaved GMP roads including the Poison Spring Loop in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit. ATVs and OHVs would not be allowed on any other roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit. The speed limit on unpaved GMP roads would be 25 mph or as posted. Conventional motor vehicles and street-legal ATVs would be allowed on paved GMP roads, except the Lees Ferry Access Road. All motor vehicles must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated. Dated: July 22, 2016. Sue E. Masica, Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. Editorial note: This document was received for publication by the Office of the Federal Register on January 11, 2017. [FR Doc. 2017–00866 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1020] Certain Industrial Control System Software, Systems Using Same and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-IMR-GLCA-16773; PPWONRADE2, PMP00EI05.YP0000 ]


Off-road Vehicle Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact 
Statement, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona and Utah

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior

ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement for the Off-road Vehicle Management Plan, Glen Canyon 
National Recreation Area.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of 
a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Plan/FEIS) for the Off-road 
Vehicle Management Plan, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), 
located in Arizona and Utah. The Plan/FEIS evaluates the impacts of 
four action alternatives that address off-road vehicle (ORV) 
management. It also assesses the impacts that could result from 
continuing the current management framework in the no-action 
alternative.

DATES: The NPS will execute a Record of Decision (ROD) no sooner than 
30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of 
the Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement 
for the Off-road Vehicle Management Plan.

ADDRESSES: The Plan/FEIS will be available in electronic format online 
through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site 
(https://parkplanning.nps.gov/GLCA); click on the link to Off-road 
Vehicle Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement. Copies of the 
Plan/FEIS will also be available at Glen Canyon National Recreation 
Area Headquarters, 691 Scenic View Drive, Page, Arizona 86040.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teri Tucker, Assistant Superintendent, 
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 1507, Page, Arizona 
86040, by phone at 928-608-6207, or by email at teri_tucker@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this Plan/FEIS is to evaluate 
off-road use and on-road all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use and develop 
management actions that preserve Glen Canyon's scientific, scenic, and 
historic features; provide for the recreational use and enjoyment of 
the area; and promote the resources and values for which the area was 
established as a unit of the national park system. This Plan/FEIS does 
not adjudicate, analyze, or otherwise determine the validity of R.S. 
2477 right-of-way claims.
    The Plan/FEIS evaluates five alternatives: A no-action alternative 
(A) and four action alternatives (B, C, D, and E), all of which are 
summarized below. Alternative E is the NPS preferred alternative. 
Alternative B is the environmentally preferable alternative. Other 
alternatives were explored but dismissed from detailed analysis.
     Alternative A: No-Action. The no-action alternative 
represents the status quo and the continuation of existing management 
policies and actions related to off-road use in Glen Canyon. This 
alternative is consistent with the Glen Canyon 1979 General Management 
Plan (GMP) and other planning documents related to off-road travel in 
Glen Canyon. Under this alternative, conventional motor vehicles would 
continue to be allowed at 12 accessible shoreline areas-Blue Notch, 
Bullfrog North and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Dirty Devil, 
Farley Canyon, Neskahi, Paiute Canyon, Red

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Canyon, Stanton Creek, Warm Creek and White Canyon--subject to water 
level closures. Lone Rock Beach and Lone Rock Play Area would remain 
open to conventional motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs, and off-highway 
vehicles (OHV) as defined by state law. Conventional motor vehicles and 
street legal ATVs would be allowed on GMP roads, with the exception of 
roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit, where ATVs would continue 
to be prohibited. Off-road use would continue on routes in the Ferry 
Swale area by all vehicle types. Alternative A does not include safety 
or noise restrictions and does not include a permit system.
     Alternative B: No Off-road Vehicle Use. Under alternative 
B, off-road use would be managed in a manner consistent with the 
remote, undeveloped, and lightly traveled nature which characterizes 
much of Glen Canyon. The isolated and primitive characteristics of the 
Glen Canyon backcountry would be maintained by limiting the operation 
of all types of motor vehicles to designated roads. There would be no 
designated ORV routes or areas. All existing off-road use areas, 
including the accessible shorelines currently open, Lone Rock Beach, 
and Lone Rock Beach Play Area, would be closed and restored to natural 
conditions. Conventional motor vehicles and street-legal ATVs would be 
allowed on GMP roads, with the exception of roads in the Orange Cliffs 
Management Unit, where ATVs would continue to be prohibited. All motor 
vehicles must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated.
     Alternative C: Increased Motorized Access. Under this 
alternative, off-road use would be managed in a manner that would 
expand the recreational opportunities in Glen Canyon by increasing the 
number of ORV routes and areas. Under this alternative, conventional 
motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs, as defined by state law, 
would be allowed at 15 accessible shorelines-Blue Notch, Bullfrog North 
and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Dirty Devil, Farley Canyon, 
Hite Boat Ramp, Neskahi, Nokai Canyon, Piute Canyon, Paiute Farms, Red 
Canyon, Stanton Creek, Warm Creek and White Canyon--subject to water 
level closures. Lone Rock Beach and Lone Rock Play Area would be open 
to conventional motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs. The speed 
limit at the accessible shorelines and Lone Rock Beach would be 15 mph 
and quiet hours after 10 p.m. would be established. A permit would be 
required for all off-road travel. A red or orange whip flag would be 
required at the Lone Rock Beach Play Area in accordance with Utah OHV 
regulations. ORV routes would be designated on approximately 22 miles 
of pre-existing routes in the Ferry Swale area and at other access 
points across Glen Canyon. Under this alternative conventional motor 
vehicles, street legal ATVs and OHVs would be allowed on all GMP roads, 
including on roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit. The speed 
limit on unpaved GMP roads would be 25 mph or as posted. All motor 
vehicles must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated.
     Alternative D: Decreased Motorized Access. This 
alternative protects natural and cultural resources by limiting off-
road use. Under this alternative, Lone Rock Beach Play Area, Blue 
Notch, Bullfrog North and South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Neskahi, 
Nokai Canyon, Piute Canyon, Paiute Farms, Red Canyon, Warm Creek and 
White Canyon would be closed and restored to natural conditions. 
Conventional motor vehicles would be permitted at four designated 
accessible shoreline areas, Farley Canyon, Dirty Devil, Hite Boat Ramp 
and Stanton Creek. Lone Rock Beach would be open only to conventional 
vehicles. The speed limit at the accessible shorelines and Lone Rock 
Beach would be 15 mph and quiet hours after 10 p.m. would be 
established. A permit would be required for all off-road use. No ATVs 
or OHVs would be allowed in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. ORV 
routes would not be designated in the Ferry Swale area or at other 
access points across Glen Canyon. All motor vehicles must not exceed a 
sound level of 96 decibels when operated.
     Alternative E: Mixed Use (NPS Preferred Alternative). 
Alternative E is designed to protect resources and enhance the visitor 
experience by identifying and designating specific areas capable of 
supporting on-road ATV use and off-road use while prohibiting such uses 
in areas where resources and values may be at risk. Under this 
alternative one vehicle-accessible shoreline area--Warm Creek--would be 
closed permanently. Fourteen areas--Blue Notch, Bullfrog North and 
South, Copper Canyon, Crosby Canyon, Dirty Devil, Farley Canyon, Hite 
Boat Ramp, Neskahi, Nokai Canyon, Piute Canyon, Paiute Farms, Red 
Canyon, Stanton Creek and White Canyon--would remain open to 
conventional motor vehicles and street-legal ATVs, subject to water-
level closures. Lone Rock Beach and Lone Rock Beach Play area would be 
open to conventional vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs, as defined 
by state law. The speed limit at the accessible shorelines and Lone 
Rock Beach would be 15 mph and quiet hours after 10 p.m. would be 
established. Lone Rock Beach, Stanton Creek, and other high use areas 
would include vehicle-free areas. A red or orange whip flag would be 
required at the Lone Rock Beach Play Area in accordance with Utah OHV 
regulations. In addition, ORV routes would be designated on 
approximately 21 miles of pre-existing routes in the Ferry Swale area 
and at other access points across Glen Canyon. A permit would be 
required for all off-road use. Under this alternative, conventional 
motor vehicles, street-legal ATVs and OHVs, as defined by state law, 
would be allowed on unpaved GMP roads including the Poison Spring Loop 
in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit. ATVs and OHVs would not be 
allowed on any other roads in the Orange Cliffs Management Unit. The 
speed limit on unpaved GMP roads would be 25 mph or as posted. 
Conventional motor vehicles and street-legal ATVs would be allowed on 
paved GMP roads, except the Lees Ferry Access Road. All motor vehicles 
must not exceed a sound level of 96 decibels when operated.

    Dated: July 22, 2016.
Sue E. Masica,
Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service.

    Editorial note: This document was received for publication by 
the Office of the Federal Register on January 11, 2017.
[FR Doc. 2017-00866 Filed 1-13-17; 8:45 am]
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