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The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main Street, Baker City, OR 97814. The meeting may include such topics as, Forest Service Weeds Plan, subcommittee updates on OHV, Noxious Weeds step-down plans, 2005 Annual Work Plan, Workforce Planning impacts on Forest Service and BLM offices, and other matters as may reasonably come before the board. On Thursday, March 24 there may be a field trip to Virtue Flat to watch Sage Grouse. The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 700 Port Drive Clarkston, WA. The meeting may include such topics as, OHV, Noxious Weeds, Planning, Sage Grouse, and other matters as may reasonably come before the board. On Thursday, June 16, 2005 there may be a field trip to Hells Canyon to discuss noxious weeds, Sage Grouse, OHV roads and trails, and other matters as identified. The John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxford Suites, 2400 SW Court Place, Pendleton, OR 97801. The meeting may include such topics as, Forest Service Weeds Plan, subcommittee updates on OHV, Noxious Weeds, Planning, Sage Grouse, and other matters as may reasonably come before the board. On Thursday, September 22, 2005 there may be a field trip that could include a tour of the Umatilla National Forest office in Pendleton, OR, a wind energy tour in Walla Walla, WA, or an anaerobic digestion site tour. All meetings are open to the public. For a copy of the information to be distributed to the Council members, please submit a written request to the Vale District Office 10 days prior to the meeting. Public comment is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) on March 23, June 15, and September 21, 2005.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and regulatory requirements, a Draft RMP Revision/EIS has been prepared for the Vernal Field Office planning area and is available for a 90 day public review and comment period. The Draft RMP Revision/EIS may be viewed and downloaded in PDF format at the project Web site at https://www.vernalrmp.com. Copies of the Draft RMP Revision/EIS will also be available for distribution and review during the comment period at the BLM Vernal Field Office, at the address shown below.

The Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (SEORAC) will hold a meeting for all members from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time (PT), Monday, February 7, 2005 and 8 a.m. to noon (PT) on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the Fremont-Winema National Forests, Winema Office, Conference Room, 2819 Dahlia Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person. The meeting topics that may be discussed by the Council include a discussion of issues within Southeast Oregon related to: Election of Officers, Role and Responsibilities of RAC members; Approval of past minutes, 2005 Calendar Dates; RAC Charter Changes. Work Plan Priorities, Update of the Oregon Sage-grouse Plan. Hydrology Presentation, Owyhee River below the dam update, North Lake Recreation Plan update, Wild Horse and Burro update, Fremont-Winema National Forests grazing program update, liaison reports and Federal Official reports. Discussion of the subcommittee priorities and roles, meeting of subcommittees and other issues that may come before the Council. Information to be distributed to the Council members is requested in written format 10 days prior to the Council meeting. Public comment is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. (PT) on Monday February 7, 2005.

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 of oil and gas lease WYW145696 for lands 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 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 of oil and gas lease WYW145713 for lands 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.

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Reclamation Task Group (subcommittee) will meet in Pinedale, Wyoming, for a business meeting. Task Group meetings are open to the public.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has officially filed the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho, effective 9 a.m., on the dates specified.

This order extends Public Land Order No. 6581 for an additional 20-year period. This extension is necessary to continue protection of the equity of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in a public housing facility.

This order partially revokes Public Land Order No. 7291 insofar as it affects 514.15 acres of public lands and 428.30 acres of federally reserved mineral interest underlying private surface estate withdrawn to protect an area having potential for the development of humate.

This action informs the public that BLM has examined and found suitable approximately 5 acres of public land in Sierra County, New Mexico for lease or conveyance to the City of Elephant Butte under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act.

Pursuant to the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease COC66815 for lands in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, was timely filed and was accompanied by all the required rentals accruing from the date of termination.

In accordance with Title IV of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (Pub. L. 97-451), a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease UTU78300 for lands in Grand County, Utah, was timely filed and required rentals accruing from June 1, 2004, the date of termination, have been paid.

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 Becharof Corporation, for lands in T. 25 S., R. 47 W., T. 25 S., R. 49 W., T. 24 S., R. 50 W., T. 25 S., R. 50 W., Seward Meridian. Located in the vicinity of Egegik, Alaska, and containing 12,413.76 acres. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Bristol Bay Times.

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Wildlife Task Group (subcommittee) will meet in Pinedale, Wyoming, for a business meeting. Task Group meetings are open to the public.

The plats of survey of the following described lands were officially filed in the Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon, on October 13, 2004.