80 FR 51837 - Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 165 (August 26, 2015)
Bureau of Land Management
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 165 (August 26, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-21099 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 51837-51838] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21099] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [15 XL LLIDI00000-L11200000-PH0000 241 A 4500075502] Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: 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) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below. DATES: The Idaho Falls District RAC will meet in Challis, Idaho, September 22-23, 2015, for a two-day meeting at the Challis Field Office, 1151 Blue Mountain Road, Challis, Idaho 83226. The first day will begin at 10:00 a.m. and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. The second day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. A comment period will be held following the introductions from 10:00-10:30 a.m. All meetings are open to the public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15-member Council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in the BLM Idaho Falls District (IFD), which covers eastern Idaho. Items on the agenda include an overview and tour of the new wilderness area. The Recreation RAC will convene at approximately 11:15 a.m. to discuss the Caribou-Targhee National Forest proposal to increase Christmas tree permits to $15.00, and the Salmon Challis National Forest's proposal to begin using the Copper Basin Guard Station (located approximately 35 miles from Mackay, Idaho) as a rental cabin. Following the morning part of the meeting, the group will discuss several riparian projects the Challis Field Office is undertaking to improve fish habitat and learn more about permitting Special Recreational Permits (SRPs) in Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs). The [[Page 51838]] second day RAC members will meet briefly at the office at 8:00 to begin a tour of the new wilderness area and several of the released WSAs to gain a better understanding of the affects it will have on BLM-managed lands. All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the Council. Each formal Council meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, tour transportation or other reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Wheeler, RAC Coordinator, Idaho Falls District, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Telephone: (208) 524-7550. Email: [email protected]. Dated: August 18, 2015. Sarah Wheeler, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Coordinator. [FR Doc. 2015-21099 Filed 8-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GG-P
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interests and activities applies with funding’’). The additional costs of State Dated: August 18, 2015.
equal force to leases entered into under and local taxation have a chilling effect Kevin K. Washburn,
tribal leasing regulations approved by on potential lessees, as well as on a tribe Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.
the Federal government pursuant to the that, as a result, might refrain from [FR Doc. 2015–20888 Filed 8–24–15; 4:15 pm]
HEARTH Act. exercising its own sovereign right to BILLING CODE 4337–15–P
Section 5 of the Indian Reorganization impose a tribal tax to support its
Act, 25 U.S.C. 465, preempts State and infrastructure needs. See id. at 2043–44
local taxation of permanent (finding that State and local taxes DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
improvements on trust land. greatly discourage tribes from raising tax
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis revenue from the same sources because Bureau of Land Management
Reservation v. Thurston County, 724 the imposition of double taxation would [15 XL LLIDI00000–L11200000–PH0000 241
F.3d 1153, 1157 (9th Cir. 2013) (citing impede tribal economic growth). A 4500075502]
Mescalero Apache Tribe v. Jones, 411
U.S. 145 (1973)). In addition, as Just like BIA’s surface leasing
Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls
explained in the preamble to the revised regulations, tribal regulations under the
District Resource Advisory Council
leasing regulations at 25 CFR part 162, HEARTH Act pervasively cover all
Meeting
Federal courts have applied a balancing aspects of leasing. See Guidance for the
test to determine whether State and Approval of Tribal Leasing Regulations AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
local taxation of non-Indians on the under the HEARTH Act, NPM–TRUS– Interior.
reservation is preempted. White 29 (effective Jan. 16, 2013) (providing ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
Mountain Apache Tribe v. Bracker, 448 guidance on Federal review process to
ensure consistency of proposed tribal SUMMARY: In accordance with the
U.S. 136, 143 (1980). The Bracker Federal Land Policy and Management
balancing test, which is conducted regulations with Part 162 regulations
and listing required tribal regulatory Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory
against a backdrop of ‘‘traditional Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S.
notions of Indian self-government,’’ provisions). Furthermore, the Federal
government remains involved in the Department of the Interior, Bureau of
requires a particularized examination of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls
the relevant State, Federal, and tribal tribal land leasing process by approving
District Resource Advisory Council
interests. We hereby adopt the Bracker the tribal leasing regulations in the first
(RAC), will meet as indicated below.
analysis from the preamble to the instance and providing technical
assistance, upon request by a tribe, for DATES: The Idaho Falls District RAC will
surface leasing regulations, 77 FR at
72447–48, as supplemented by the the development of an environmental meet in Challis, Idaho, September 22–
analysis below. review process. The Secretary also 23, 2015, for a two-day meeting at the
The strong Federal and tribal interests retains authority to take any necessary Challis Field Office, 1151 Blue
against State and local taxation of actions to remedy violations of a lease Mountain Road, Challis, Idaho 83226.
improvements, leaseholds, and The first day will begin at 10:00 a.m.
or of the tribal regulations, including
activities on land leased under the and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. The second
terminating the lease or rescinding
Department’s leasing regulations apply day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn
approval of the tribal regulations and
equally to improvements, leaseholds, at 2:30 p.m. Members of the public are
reassuming lease approval
and activities on land leased pursuant to invited to attend. A comment period
responsibilities. Moreover, the Secretary
tribal leasing regulations approved will be held following the introductions
continues to review, approve, and
under the HEARTH Act. Congress’s from 10:00–10:30 a.m. All meetings are
monitor individual Indian land leases
overarching intent was to ‘‘allow tribes open to the public.
and other types of leases not covered
to exercise greater control over their SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15-
under the tribal regulations according to
own land, support self-determination, the Part 162 regulations. member Council advises the Secretary
and eliminate bureaucratic delays that of the Interior, through the Bureau of
stand in the way of homeownership and Accordingly, the Federal and tribal Land Management, on a variety of
economic development in tribal interests weigh heavily in favor of planning and management issues
communities.’’ 158 Cong. Rec. H. 2682 preemption of State and local taxes on associated with public land
(May 15, 2012). The HEARTH Act was lease-related activities and interests, management in the BLM Idaho Falls
intended to afford tribes ‘‘flexibility to regardless of whether the lease is District (IFD), which covers eastern
adapt lease terms to suit [their] business governed by tribal leasing regulations or Idaho. Items on the agenda include an
and cultural needs’’ and to ‘‘enable Part 162. Improvements, activities, and overview and tour of the new
[tribes] to approve leases quickly and leasehold or possessory interests may be wilderness area.
efficiently.’’ Id. at 5–6. subject to taxation by the Makah Indian The Recreation RAC will convene at
Assessment of State and local taxes Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation. approximately 11:15 a.m. to discuss the
would obstruct these express Federal We note that the Makah Indian Caribou-Targhee National Forest
policies supporting tribal economic Reservation possesses a fractionated proposal to increase Christmas tree
development and self-determination, lands problem, but through the Land permits to $15.00, and the Salmon
and also threaten substantial tribal Buy Back Program authorized by Challis National Forest’s proposal to
interests in effective tribal government, Congress, fractional interests in trust begin using the Copper Basin Guard
economic self-sufficiency, and territorial land equivalent to approximately 64 Station (located approximately 35 miles
autonomy. See Michigan v. Bay Mills acres of land have been repurchased and from Mackay, Idaho) as a rental cabin.
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Indian Community, 134 S. Ct. 2024, restored to the Makah Indian Tribe. The Following the morning part of the
2043 (2014) (Sotomayor, J., concurring) Land Buy Back Program represents a meeting, the group will discuss several
(determining that ‘‘[a] key goal of the Federal policy initiative to restore tribal riparian projects the Challis Field Office
Federal Government is to render Tribes homelands. It is Federal policy to is undertaking to improve fish habitat
more self-sufficient, and better support tribal sovereignty and self- and learn more about permitting Special
positioned to fund their own sovereign government to the maximum extent Recreational Permits (SRPs) in
functions, rather than relying on Federal possible on tribal trust lands. Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs). The
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second day RAC members will meet ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either 311(j)(6)(A) of FWPCA, the Secretary
briefly at the office at 8:00 to begin a fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_ must require periodic inspections of
tour of the new wilderness area and Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to containment booms and equipment
several of the released WSAs to gain a the Office of Information and Regulatory used to remove discharges at offshore
better understanding of the affects it Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer facilities, including associated
will have on BLM-managed lands. for the Department of the Interior (1014– pipelines. The Secretary has redelegated
All meetings are open to the public. 0007). Please provide a copy of your these responsibilities to the Director,
The public may present written comments to BSEE by any of the means BSEE.
comments to the Council. Each formal below. The FWPCA, as amended by the Oil
Council meeting will also have time • Electronically go to http:// Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), requires
allocated for hearing public comments. www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, that a spill-response plan be submitted
Depending on the number of persons enter BSEE–2015–0009 then click for offshore facilities prior to February
wishing to comment and time available, search. Follow the instructions to 18, 1993. The OPA specifies that after
the time for individual oral comments submit public comments and view all that date, an offshore facility may not
may be limited. Individuals who plan to related materials. We will post all handle, store, or transport oil unless a
attend and need special assistance, such comments. plan has been submitted. Regulations at
as sign language interpretation, tour • Email cheryl.blundon@bsee.gov, fax 30 CFR 254 establish requirements for
transportation or other reasonable (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry spill-response plans for oil-handling
accommodations, should contact the comments to the Department of the facilities seaward of the coast line,
BLM as provided below. Interior; Bureau of Safety and including associated pipelines.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Environmental Enforcement; In addition, BSEE also issues various
Sarah Wheeler, RAC Coordinator, Idaho Regulations and Standards Branch; Notices to Lessees (NTLs) and Operators
Falls District, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho ATTN: Cheryl Blundon; 45600 to clarify and provide additional
Falls, ID 83401. Telephone: (208) 524– Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. guidance on some aspects of the
7550. Email: sawheeler@blm.gov. Please reference ICR 1014–0007 in your regulations, as well as forms to capture
comment and include your name and the data and information.
Dated: August 18, 2015. return address. Regulations implementing these
Sarah Wheeler,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: responsibilities are among those
Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and delegated to BSEE. Responses are
Coordinator.
Standards Branch, (703) 787–1607, to mandatory or are required to obtain or
[FR Doc. 2015–21099 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] request additional information about retain a benefit. No questions of a
BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR sensitive nature are asked. BSEE
submitted to OMB, go to http:// protects information considered
www.reginfo.gov (select Information proprietary under the Freedom of
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Collection Review, Currently Under Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Review). DOI’s implementing regulations (43 CFR
Enforcement SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR part
Title: 30 CFR 254, Oil-Spill Response 250.197, Data and information to be
Requirements for Facilities Located made available to the public or for
[Docket ID BSEE–2015–0009; OMB Control
Seaward of the Coast Line. limited inspection, 30 CFR part 252,
Number 1014–0007; 15XE1700DX
EEEE500000 EX1SF0000.DAQ000] OMB Control Number: 1014–0007. OCS Oil and Gas Information Program.
Abstract: Section 2(b)(3) of E.O. 12777 BSEE uses the information collected
Information Collection Activities: Oil- delegated to the Secretary of the Interior under 30 CFR 254 to determine
Spill Response Requirements for (Secretary) those responsibilities under compliance with OPA by lessees/
Facilities Located Seaward of the section 311(j)(1)(C) of the Federal Water operators. Specifically, BSEE needs the
Coast Line; Submitted for Office of Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) information to:
Management and Budget (OMB) (October 18, 1991; 56 FR 54757), • Determine that lessees/operators
Review; Comment Request requiring the Secretary to establish have an adequate plan and are
procedures, methods, and requirements sufficiently prepared to implement a
ACTION: 30-day notice. for equipment to prevent and contain quick and effective response to a
discharges of oil and hazardous discharge of oil from their facilities or
SUMMARY: To comply with the substances from offshore facilities, operations.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 including associated pipelines. Under • Review plans prepared under the
(PRA), the Bureau of Safety and section 2(d)(3) of E.O. 12777, section regulations of a State and submitted to
Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is 311(j)(5) of FWPCA, and section BSEE to satisfy the requirements in 30
notifying the public that we have 4202(b)(4) of OPA, the Secretary is CFR 254 to ensure that they meet
submitted to OMB an information required to issue regulations requiring minimum requirements of OPA.
collection request (ICR) to renew the owners or operators of offshore • Verify that personnel involved in
approval of the paperwork requirements facilities, including associated oil-spill response are properly trained
in the regulations under Oil-Spill pipelines, to prepare and submit and familiar with the requirements of
Response Requirements for Facilities response plans that ensure the the spill-response plans and to lead and
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Located Seaward of the Coast Line. This availability of private spill-response witness spill-response exercises.
notice also provides the public a second personnel and equipment and to permit • Assess the sufficiency and
opportunity to comment on the revised the operation of offshore facilities, availability of contractor equipment and
paperwork burden of these regulatory including associated pipelines, without materials.
requirements. approved response plans if certain • Verify that sufficient quantities of
DATES:You must submit comments by conditions are met. Under section equipment are available and in working
September 25, 2015. 2(e)(3) of E.O. 12777 and section order.
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| Dates | The Idaho Falls District RAC will meet in Challis, Idaho, September 22-23, 2015, for a two-day meeting at the Challis Field Office, 1151 Blue Mountain Road, Challis, Idaho 83226. The first day will begin at 10:00 a.m. and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. The second day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. A comment period will be held following the introductions from 10:00-10:30 a.m. All meetings are open to the public. | |
| Contact | Sarah Wheeler, RAC Coordinator, Idaho Falls District, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Telephone: (208) 524-7550. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 51837 |
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