Land Management Bureau March 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In accordance with National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. and 43 CFR 3809), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Elko District Office has prepared a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Barrick Goldstrike Mine's proposed Betze Pit Expansion Project.

Pursuant to section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 CFR part 3410, all interested qualified parties, as provided in 43 CFR 3472.1, are hereby invited to participate with Ark Land Company on a pro rata cost sharing basis in its program for the exploration of coal deposits in certain Federal coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the following-described lands in Sevier County, Utah:

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to amend the San Juan/San Miguel Resource Management Plan (RMP) to limit Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use to designated roads and motorized trails on lands within the Beaver Meadows-Sauls Creek Travel Management Landscape. The Landscape project analysis area encompasses approximately 797 acres of BLM lands and approximately 54,397 acres of Forest Service lands on the Columbine Field Office/Ranger District in the vicinity of Bayfield, Colorado. Both agencies will conduct a joint Environmental Assessment (EA) which will also determine designated motorized routes within the landscape in addition to the San Juan/San Miguel RMP amendment.

A parcel of public land totaling 2480 acres in Blaine County, Idaho, is being considered for disposal out of Federal ownership, either through sale at no less than the appraised fair market value or through a land exchange proposal, to include the State of Idaho, under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). Disposal of this parcel out of Federal ownership would require amendment of the 1980 Bennett Hills/Timmerman Hills Management Framework Plan (MFP) prior to the disposal action.

The following described public land is determined suitable for classification for leasing and patenting to the San Juan County, Aztec, New Mexico, under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended (44 Stat. 741, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). San Juan County proposes to use the land for a regional fire station.

In accordance with Title IV of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (Pub. L. 97-451), OXY USA Inc. timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease UTU82533 for lands in Sanpete County, Utah, and it was accompanied by all required rentals and royalties accruing from August 1, 2008, the date of termination.

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) Science Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) will meet as indicated below:

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Wiseman, Alaska, and are located in:

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Chicken, Alaska, and are located in:

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Kuitsarak Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Goodnews Bay, Alaska, and are located in:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is scheduled to file the plat of survey of the lands described below thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this publication in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Doyon, Limited. The lands are in the vicinity of Chicken, Alaska, and are located in:

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Subcommittee will meet as indicated below.

In accordance with Title IV of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (Pub. L. 97-451), Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas leases UTU76054 for lands in San Juan County, Utah, and it was accompanied by all required rentals and royalties accruing from September 1, 2008, the date of termination.

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Kodiak Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., and O'Neal Resources Corporation for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW173883 for land in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Teton Energy Corporation for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW153609 for land in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Under the Class II provisions of Title IV, Public Law 97-451, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas leases NMNM 101579 and NMNM 101580 from the lessee, Yates Petroleum Corp. et al. for lands in Chaves County, New Mexico. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Public Laws 92-463 and 94-579, that the California Desert District Advisory Council to the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, will participate in a field tour of BLM-administered public lands on Friday, March 20, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and meet in formal session on Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2700 Lenwood Road, Barstow, CA 92311. The Council and interested members of the public will depart for the field tour at 10 a.m. from the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the tour but should plan on providing their own transportation, lunch, and beverage. Four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended for the field tour. Agenda topics for the formal session on Saturday will include updates by Council members and reports from the BLM District Manager and five field office managers. Additional agenda topics are being developed. Once finalized, the field tour and meeting agendas will be published in a news release prior to the meeting and posted on the BLM California state Web site at https://www.blm.gov/ca/news/rac.html.

This notice announces the sale of one parcel of public land totaling 40 acres in Lake County, Oregon, by direct sale procedures and at not less than appraised market value. The parcel proposed for sale is identified as suitable for disposal in the Lakeview Resource Management Plan and Record of Decision dated November 2003, as amended.

This Notice of Realty Action is being issued in response to a Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) lease application received from the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Sport Fisheries. ADF&G is proposing to construct a new fish hatchery on approximately 15 acres of public lands, in Anchorage, Alaska.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a direct (non- competitive) sale of a parcel of public land, containing 0.27 acres located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The described public land has been examined, and through the public-supported land use planning process, has been determined to be suitable for disposal by direct sale pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2750, 43 U.S.C. 1713), as amended, at no less than the appraised fair market value. This sale will resolve an inadvertent trespass on public land. An appraisal of the subject parcel's fair market value is being prepared, and when completed, will be available for review at the BLM's Taos Field Office, 226 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, New Mexico 87571. Upon the completion and approval of the appraisal report, a subsequent notice will be published in the local newspaper specifying the fair market value.

Per 30 U.S.C. 188(d), Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation, True Oil LLC, and Williams Production Rocky Mountain Company timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NDM 90111, Billings County, North Dakota. The lessees paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination. No leases were issued that affect these lands. The lessees agree to new lease terms for rentals and royalties of $10 per acre and 16\2/3\ percent or 4 percentages above the existing competitive royalty rate. The lessees paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of the lease and $163 cost for publishing this Notice. The lessees met the requirements for reinstatement of the lease per Sec. 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188). We are proposing to reinstate the lease, effective the date of termination subject to: The original terms and conditions of the lease; The increased rental of $10 per acre; The increased royalty of 16\2/3\ percent or 4 percentages above the existing competitive royalty rate; and The $163 cost of publishing this Notice.

There is currently one vacancy on the PAWG for which nominations are being solicited: A representative of the public-at- large. Individuals or groups who wish to submit a nomination or who are interested in becoming a member of the PAWG must submit the required information within 30 days of this Notice. Requisite nomination information is listed below, or nomination forms may be found at: https://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Pinedale/pawg.html.

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will hold a meeting as indicated below.