Bureau of Land Management March 26, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease COC72147 from DJ Simmons, Inc., for lands in San Miguel and Dolores Counties, Colorado. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

The City of Las Vegas has filed a Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act application for lease or conveyance of approximately 7.5 acres of public land in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. The City proposes to use the land for a public park. This notice classifies the land as suitable for lease or conveyance under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended.

The United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order (PLO) No. 6876 for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 6876 withdrew approximately 1,853.66 acres of National Forest System land from location and entry under the United States mining laws in order to protect scientific and ecological values, scenic and recreational values, and the investment of Federal funds at the Ashland Research Natural Area, the Jackson Campground Extension, and the Kanaka Campground. The withdrawal created by PLO No. 6876 will expire on September 9, 2011, unless extended. This notice also gives the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public meeting.

The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) that have member terms expiring this year. The RACs provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management of the National System of Public Lands within their geographic areas. The BLM will accept public nominations for 45 days after the publication of this notice.