Alaska Native Claims Selection, 12011-12012 [2020-04132]

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[FR Doc. 2020–04040 Filed 2–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4334–63–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management B. Annual Reporting Burden Affected Public: Collections will be targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future. For the purposes of this request, ‘‘customers’’ are individuals, businesses, and organizations that interact with a Federal Government agency or program, either directly or via a Federal contractor. This could include individuals or households; businesses or other for-profit organizations; not-forprofit institutions; State, local or tribal governments; Federal government; and Universities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 146,118. Estimated Time per Response: Varied, dependent upon the data collection method used. The possible response time to complete a questionnaire or survey may be 3 minutes or up to 2 hours to participate in an interview. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 69,365. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Jkt 250001 [F–14875–A, F–14875–A2; 20X.LLAK944000.L14100000.HY0000.P] Alaska Native Claims Selection Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides constructive notice that it will issue an appealable decision approving conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands to Kugkaktlik Limited, for the Native village of Kipnuk, pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, as amended (ANCSA). The lands approved for conveyance lie partially within the former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range, now known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The subsurface estate in the lands lying outside the former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range will be conveyed to Calista Corporation SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12011 when the surface estate is conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited. DATES: Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the decision may appeal the decision in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4 within the time limits set out in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the decision from the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, AK 99513–7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy A. Kelley, BLM Alaska State Office, 907–271–3786, or j1kelley@blm.gov. The BLM Alaska State Office may also be contacted via Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) through the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877– 8339. The relay service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the BLM. The BLM will reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the BLM will issue an appealable decision to Kugkaktlik Limited for the Native village of Kipnuk. The decision approves conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands pursuant to ANCSA (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.). The lands approved for conveyance lie partially within the former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range, established December 8, 1960, now known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. As provided by ANCSA, the subsurface estate in lands lying within a national wildlife refuge in existence on December 18, 1971, is not available for conveyance to the regional corporation, Calista Corporation, and will be reserved to the United States in the conveyance document transferring the surface estate. The subsurface estate in the lands lying outside the former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited. The lands are located in the vicinity of Kipnuk, and are described as: Lands Within the Former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range (Public Land Order No. 2213), Now Known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Surface estate to be conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited; Subsurface estate to be reserved to the United States. Seward Meridian, Alaska T. 1 S., R. 85 W., Secs. 31, 32, and 33. Containing 690 acres. E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 12012 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 40 / Friday, February 28, 2020 / Notices T. 2 S., R. 85 W., Sec. 6. Containing 191 acres. Aggregating 881 acres. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Lands Outside the Former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range (Public Land Order No. 2213), Now Known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Surface estate to be conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited; Subsurface estate to be conveyed to Calista Corporation. Seward Meridian, Alaska T. 1 S., R. 84 W., Sec. 22. Containing 0.94 acres. T. 1 S., R. 85 W., Secs. 31, 32, and 33. Containing 1,083 acres. T. 2 S., R. 85 W., Secs. 5 and 6. Containing 916 acres. Aggregating 2,000 acres. Aggregating a total of 2,881 acres. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2020–04132 Filed 2–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Feb 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 [LLNMF01000.L13100000.PP0000; AANNN04650.A0R9044040.999900. 201A21000DD] Notice of Availability of the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Plan Amendment and Draft Environmental Impact Statement, New Mexico Bureau of Land Management, Interior; and Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability. 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) Farmington Field Office, Farmington, New Mexico, and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Navajo Regional Office, Gallup, New Mexico, have prepared a Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) and associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This notice announces a 90-day public review period of the Draft RMPA/EIS, and that the BLM and BIA will hold public meetings to solicit comments. DATES: To ensure that comments will be considered, the BLM and BIA must receive written comments on the Draft RMPA/EIS within May 28, 2020 that the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its Notice of Availability for the Draft RMPA/EIS in the Federal Register. All information on the public comment period, including how to submit comments and when they are due, will be included on the project website as information is made available. The BLM and BIA will announce future public meetings, hearings, or other public participation activities at least 15 days in advance through public notices, media releases, and/or direct mailings. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments related to the Draft RMPA/EIS through the following methods: Project website: https://go.usa.gov/ xdrjD; Email: blm_nm_ffo_rmp@blm.gov; Fax: 505–564–7608, Attn.: Jillian Aragon, Project Manager; or Mail: Bureau of Land Management, Farmington Field Office, Attn.: Project Manager, 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, New Mexico 87402; or BIA Navajo Regional Office, Attn.: Robert Begay, P.O. Box 1060, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. SUMMARY: The decision addresses public access easements, if any, to be reserved to the United States pursuant to Sec. 17(b) of ANCSA (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)), in the lands described above. The BLM will publish notice of the decision once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Delta Discovery newspaper. Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the decision may appeal the decision in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4 within the following time limits: 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt requested, shall have until March 30, 2020 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4 shall be deemed to have waived their rights. Notices of appeal transmitted by facsimile will not be accepted as timely filed. Judy A. Kelley, Land Law Examiner, Adjudication Section. Bureau of Land Management PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Copies of the Draft RMPA/EIS are available from the BLM and the BIA at the following addresses: BLM Farmington Field Office, 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, New Mexico 87402; BIA Navajo Regional Office, 301 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico 87301; BIA Eastern Agency Office, 222 Chaco Blvd., Crownpoint, NM 87313; Pueblo Pintado Chapter House, Navajo Route 9 HCR 79, Cuba, NM 87013; Ojo Encino Chapter House, HCR 79, Ojo Encino, NM 87013; Counselor Chapter House 6828 Highway 44, Counselor, NM 87018; Nageezi Chapter House, 1153 US–550, Nageezi, NM 87037; Lake Valley Chapter House, 7750 NM 371, Crownpoint, NM 87313; 536 County Road 7150, Bloomfield, NM 87413; Upper Fruitland Chapter House, Fruitland, NM; San Juan Chapter House, Lower Waterflow, NM; Hogback Chapter House, Shiprock, NM; Burnham Chapter House, Newcomb, NM; White Rock Chapter House, Crownpoint, NM; Becenti Chapter House, Crownpoint, NM; Whitehorse Lake Chapter House, Cuba, NM; Torreon Chapter House, Cuba, NM; Navajo Nation Library, Hwy. 264 Loop Road, Window Rock, AZ 86515; Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave, Farmington, NM 87401; and BLM New Mexico State Office, 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jillian Aragon, BLM Project Manager; telephone: 505–564–7722; address: 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, New Mexico 87402; or contact Robert Begay, BIA Project Manager; telephone 505– 863–8515; address P.O. Box 1060; Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or email both at: blm_nm_ffo_rmp@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 the above individual 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 individuals. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document evaluates alternatives for updating management of BLM-managed lands and minerals in the Farmington Field Office, considering new technologies for oil and gas extraction. It also evaluates alternatives and issues related to the BIA’s authority over mineral leasing and associated activity decisions on Navajo Tribal Trust lands and Navajo Indian allotments (hereafter referred to as Navajo Trust and Navajo Indian allotments, respectively). The Draft RMPA/EIS has been developed in E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 40 (Friday, February 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12011-12012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-04132]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Alaska Native Claims Selection

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides 
constructive notice that it will issue an appealable decision approving 
conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands to Kugkaktlik 
Limited, for the Native village of Kipnuk, pursuant to the Alaska 
Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, as amended (ANCSA). The lands 
approved for conveyance lie partially within the former Clarence Rhode 
National Wildlife Range, now known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife 
Refuge. The subsurface estate in the lands lying outside the former 
Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range will be conveyed to Calista 
Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited.

DATES: Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by 
the decision may appeal the decision in accordance with the 
requirements of 43 CFR part 4 within the time limits set out in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the decision from the Bureau of 
Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, 
Anchorage, AK 99513-7504.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy A. Kelley, BLM Alaska State 
Office, 907-271-3786, or [email protected]. The BLM Alaska State Office 
may also be contacted via Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 
through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. The relay service 
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or 
question with the BLM. The BLM will reply during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is 
hereby given that the BLM will issue an appealable decision to 
Kugkaktlik Limited for the Native village of Kipnuk. The decision 
approves conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands pursuant to 
ANCSA (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.). The lands approved for conveyance lie 
partially within the former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range, 
established December 8, 1960, now known as the Yukon Delta National 
Wildlife Refuge. As provided by ANCSA, the subsurface estate in lands 
lying within a national wildlife refuge in existence on December 18, 
1971, is not available for conveyance to the regional corporation, 
Calista Corporation, and will be reserved to the United States in the 
conveyance document transferring the surface estate. The subsurface 
estate in the lands lying outside the former Clarence Rhode National 
Wildlife Range will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface 
estate is conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited. The lands are located in the 
vicinity of Kipnuk, and are described as:

Lands Within the Former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range (Public 
Land Order No. 2213), Now Known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife 
Refuge

    Surface estate to be conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited; Subsurface 
estate to be reserved to the United States.

Seward Meridian, Alaska

T. 1 S., R. 85 W.,
    Secs. 31, 32, and 33.

    Containing 690 acres.

[[Page 12012]]

T. 2 S., R. 85 W.,
    Sec. 6.

    Containing 191 acres.
    Aggregating 881 acres.

Lands Outside the Former Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range (Public 
Land Order No. 2213), Now Known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife 
Refuge

    Surface estate to be conveyed to Kugkaktlik Limited; Subsurface 
estate to be conveyed to Calista Corporation.

Seward Meridian, Alaska

T. 1 S., R. 84 W.,
    Sec. 22.

    Containing 0.94 acres.
T. 1 S., R. 85 W.,
    Secs. 31, 32, and 33.

    Containing 1,083 acres.
T. 2 S., R. 85 W.,
    Secs. 5 and 6.

    Containing 916 acres.
    Aggregating 2,000 acres.
    Aggregating a total of 2,881 acres.

    The decision addresses public access easements, if any, to be 
reserved to the United States pursuant to Sec. 17(b) of ANCSA (43 
U.S.C. 1616(b)), in the lands described above.
    The BLM will publish notice of the decision once a week for four 
consecutive weeks in The Delta Discovery newspaper.
    Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the 
decision may appeal the decision in accordance with the requirements of 
43 CFR part 4 within the following time limits:
    1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable 
efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to 
sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the 
decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt 
requested, shall have until March 30, 2020 to file an appeal.
    2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail 
shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal.
    Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the 
requirements of 43 CFR part 4 shall be deemed to have waived their 
rights. Notices of appeal transmitted by facsimile will not be accepted 
as timely filed.

Judy A. Kelley,
Land Law Examiner, Adjudication Section.
[FR Doc. 2020-04132 Filed 2-27-20; 8:45 am]
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