Department of the Interior March 26, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are issuing this final rule to comply with a court order that has the effect of reinstating the regulatory protections under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended, for the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in the Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) and surrounding area. This rule corrects the grizzly bear listing to reinstate the listing of grizzly bears in the GYA. This final rule also takes administrative action to correct two associated special rules.

Indian Affairs will conduct consultation meetings with Indian tribes to obtain oral and written comments concerning draft regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice for details.

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.

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) prohibits activities with listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that allows such activities. Both laws require that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

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.