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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLMTC02200–L14400000–DU0000–
17XL1109AF.MO#4500106565]
Notice of Intent To Amend the Miles
City Field Office 2015 Resource
Management Plan and To Prepare an
Associated Environmental
Assessment, Montana
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA), and the
Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Miles City Field Office (MCFO), Miles
City, Montana, intends to prepare an
amendment to the MCFO Approved
Resource Management Plan (RMP) with
an associated Environmental
Assessment (EA) to analyze the sale of
the reversionary interest held by the
United States (U.S.) in 11.83 acres of
land previously conveyed out of Federal
ownership, and by this Notice is
announcing the beginning of the
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scoping process to solicit public
comments and identify issues.
DATES: This Notice initiates the public
scoping process for the RMP
Amendment with an associated EA.
Comments on issues may be submitted
in writing until April 5, 2018. The BLM
does not plan to hold any scoping
meetings for this Plan Amendment. In
order to be included in the analysis, all
comments must be received prior to the
close of the 30-day scoping period. We
will provide additional opportunities
for public participation as appropriate.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to
the Field Manager, Miles City Field
Office, Bureau of Land Management,
111 Garryowen Road, Miles City, MT
59301. Documents pertinent to this
proposal may be examined at the
MCFO.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beth
Klempel, telephone 406–233–2800, or
email bklempel@blm.gov. Persons who
use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to
contact Ms. Klempel during normal
business hours. The FRS 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. Normal
business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, except for
Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
document provides notice that the BLM
MCFO, Miles City, MT, intends to
prepare an amendment to the MCFO
RMP with an associated EA, announces
the beginning of the scoping process,
and seeks public input on issues and
planning criteria. The planning area is
located in Custer County, Montana, and
encompasses the reversionary interest
held by the U.S. in 11.83 acres of land
previously conveyed out of Federal
ownership. The BLM has received a
request from the current owner to
purchase the reversionary interest held
by the U.S. in the following described
land:
Principal Meridian, Montana
T. 7 N., R. 47 E.,
Sec. 5, Tract X.
The area described contains 11.83
acres in Custer County, Montana.
In 1992, the BLM conveyed the land
described above to the Miles
Community College under the authority
of the Recreation and Public Purposes
Act of June 14, 1926 (R&PP) for
educational and recreational purposes.
Under the college’s development plan
with the BLM, it has used the land for
a rodeo arena, equestrian events,
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recreation facilities, agriculture-related
courses, and programs for the
community college’s use. If the college
purchases the U.S.’ reversionary
interest, the college could also allow the
public to rent the facilities for
community use or large events, such as
indoor rodeos, concerts, and agriculture
and recreation expos. When public land
is conveyed under the authority of the
R&PP, the U.S. retains a reversionary
interest in the land, which could result
in title to the land reverting to the U.S.
if the land is not used for the purposes
for which it was conveyed, or if the land
is sold or transferred without the BLM’s
approval. The BLM is responsible for
monitoring the reversionary interest in
perpetuity to ensure the land is used for
the purposes for which it was conveyed.
The reversionary interest in the land
described above was not specifically
identified for sale in the 2015 MCFO
RMP and a Plan Amendment is required
to process a direct sale. 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.
The BLM anticipates that the EA will
consider both a Plan Amendment and
possible subsequent sale of the Federal
reversionary interest. The BLM
anticipates that the EA will include, at
a minimum, input from the disciplines
of land-use planning, renewable
resources, and non-renewable resources.
This Plan Amendment will be limited to
an analysis of whether the reversionary
interest in the land described above
meets the criteria for sale under Section
203 of FLPMA.
You may submit comments in writing
to the BLM as shown in the ADDRESSES
section above. To be most helpful, your
comments should be submitted by the
close of the 30-day scoping period.
The BLM will use its fulfillment of
the NEPA public participation
requirements to assist the agency in
satisfying the public involvement
requirements under Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (16
U.S.C 470(f)) pursuant to 36 CFR
800.2(d)(3). The information about
historic and cultural resources within
the area potentially affected by the
proposed action will assist the BLM in
identifying and evaluating impacts to
such resources in the context of both
NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA.
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
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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 action 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
development of the environmental
analysis as a cooperating agency.
The BLM will evaluate identified
issues to be addressed in the Plan
Amendment, 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
Amendment. 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.
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.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 43 CFR
1610.2)
Diane M. Friez,
Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Manager.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLMTC02200-L14400000-DU0000-17XL1109AF.MO#4500106565]
Notice of Intent To Amend the Miles City Field Office 2015
Resource Management Plan and To Prepare an Associated Environmental
Assessment, Montana
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Miles
City Field Office (MCFO), Miles City, Montana, intends to prepare an
amendment to the MCFO Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) with an
associated Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the sale of the
reversionary interest held by the United States (U.S.) in 11.83 acres
of land previously conveyed out of Federal ownership, and by this
Notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit
public comments and identify issues.
DATES: This Notice initiates the public scoping process for the RMP
Amendment with an associated EA. Comments on issues may be submitted in
writing until April 5, 2018. The BLM does not plan to hold any scoping
meetings for this Plan Amendment. In order to be included in the
analysis, all comments must be received prior to the close of the 30-
day scoping period. We will provide additional opportunities for public
participation as appropriate.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to the Field Manager, Miles City Field
Office, Bureau of Land Management, 111 Garryowen Road, Miles City, MT
59301. Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined at the
MCFO.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beth Klempel, telephone 406-233-2800,
or email [email protected]. Persons who use a telecommunications device
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 to contact Ms. Klempel during normal business hours. The FRS
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. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document provides notice that the BLM
MCFO, Miles City, MT, intends to prepare an amendment to the MCFO RMP
with an associated EA, announces the beginning of the scoping process,
and seeks public input on issues and planning criteria. The planning
area is located in Custer County, Montana, and encompasses the
reversionary interest held by the U.S. in 11.83 acres of land
previously conveyed out of Federal ownership. The BLM has received a
request from the current owner to purchase the reversionary interest
held by the U.S. in the following described land:
Principal Meridian, Montana
T. 7 N., R. 47 E.,
Sec. 5, Tract X.
The area described contains 11.83 acres in Custer County, Montana.
In 1992, the BLM conveyed the land described above to the Miles
Community College under the authority of the Recreation and Public
Purposes Act of June 14, 1926 (R&PP) for educational and recreational
purposes. Under the college's development plan with the BLM, it has
used the land for a rodeo arena, equestrian events, recreation
facilities, agriculture-related courses, and programs for the community
college's use. If the college purchases the U.S.' reversionary
interest, the college could also allow the public to rent the
facilities for community use or large events, such as indoor rodeos,
concerts, and agriculture and recreation expos. When public land is
conveyed under the authority of the R&PP, the U.S. retains a
reversionary interest in the land, which could result in title to the
land reverting to the U.S. if the land is not used for the purposes for
which it was conveyed, or if the land is sold or transferred without
the BLM's approval. The BLM is responsible for monitoring the
reversionary interest in perpetuity to ensure the land is used for the
purposes for which it was conveyed.
The reversionary interest in the land described above was not
specifically identified for sale in the 2015 MCFO RMP and a Plan
Amendment is required to process a direct sale. 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.
The BLM anticipates that the EA will consider both a Plan Amendment
and possible subsequent sale of the Federal reversionary interest. The
BLM anticipates that the EA will include, at a minimum, input from the
disciplines of land-use planning, renewable resources, and non-
renewable resources. This Plan Amendment will be limited to an analysis
of whether the reversionary interest in the land described above meets
the criteria for sale under Section 203 of FLPMA.
You may submit comments in writing to the BLM as shown in the
ADDRESSES section above. To be most helpful, your comments should be
submitted by the close of the 30-day scoping period.
The BLM will use its fulfillment of the NEPA public participation
requirements to assist the agency in satisfying the public involvement
requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (16 U.S.C 470(f)) pursuant to 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3). The information
about historic and cultural resources within the area potentially
affected by the proposed action will assist the BLM in identifying and
evaluating impacts to such resources in the context of both NEPA and
Section 106 of the NHPA.
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
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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 action 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
development of the environmental analysis as a cooperating agency.
The BLM will evaluate identified issues to be addressed in the Plan
Amendment, 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 Amendment. 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.
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.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 43 CFR 1610.2)
Diane M. Friez,
Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Manager.
[FR Doc. 2018-04483 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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