Department of the Interior August 11, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Advisory Group for the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants program (Advisory Group) will meet in person and via conference call to discuss strategic planning and communication, budget and legislation updates, and other topics. This meeting is open to the public, and interested persons may present oral or written statements.

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (FLREA), the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) and subcommittees will meet as indicated below.

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Off-Road Vehicle Management in the Nabesna District of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The DEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of a preferred alternative and three action alternatives for management of off-road vehicles in the Nabesna District. The purpose is to consider opportunities for appropriate and reasonable access to wilderness and backcountry recreational activities, which also accommodates subsistence and access to inholdings while protecting scenic quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and other park resource values. A no action alternative is also evaluated. This notice announces the public comment period, the locations of public meetings, and solicits comments on the DEIS. This DEIS also provides notice of a proposed technical correction to the wilderness eligibility assessment which was approved in the 1986 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve General Management Plan. Public comment on the revised wilderness eligibility map for the Nabesna District is specifically requested.