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196 / Wednesday, October 11, 2006 / Notices 59811

Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. Dated: September 28, 2006. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
188), and the Bureau of Land Milada Krasilinec,
Management is proposing to reinstate Land Law Examiner. Bureau of Land Management
lease COC68524 effective July 1, 2006, [FR Doc. E6–16702 Filed 10–10–06; 8:45 am]
under the original terms and conditions BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P
[UTU81046]
of the lease and the increased rental and
royalty rates cited above. Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease, Utah
Dated: September 28, 2006. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Milada Krasilinec, AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Bureau of Land Management Interior.
Land Law Examiner.
[FR Doc. E6–16701 Filed 10–10–06; 8:45 am] ACTION: Notice.
[CO–922–06–1310–FI; COC68522]
BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P SUMMARY: In accordance with Title IV of
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease Management Act (Pub. L. 97–451),
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Petro-Hunt LLC timely filed a petition
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, for reinstatement of oil and gas lease
Bureau of Land Management Interior. UTU81046 for lands in Sanpete County,
Utah, and it was accompanied by all
[CO–922–06–1310–FI; COC68523] ACTION: Notice of proposed
required rentals and royalties accruing
reinstatement of terminated oil and gas
from May 1, 2006, the date of
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of lease.
termination.
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR Douglas F. Cook, Chief, Branch of Fluid
Interior. 3108.2–3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Minerals at (801) 539–4040.
Land Management (BLM) received a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Lessee has agreed to new lease terms for
Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and petition for reinstatement of oil and gas
lease COC68522 from Gunsmoke rentals and royalties at rates of $5 per
Gas Lease. acre and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The
Production Company for lands in Rio
Blanco County, Colorado. The petition $500 administrative fee for the lease has
SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 been paid and the lessee has reimbursed
U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR was filed on time and was accompanied
by all the rentals due since the date the the Bureau of Land Management for the
3108.2–3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of cost of publishing this notice.
Land Management (BLM) received a lease terminated under the law.
Having met all the requirements for
petition for reinstatement of oil and gas FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: reinstatement of the lease as set out in
lease COC68523 from Gunsmoke Bureau of Land Management, Milada Section 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral
Production Company for lands in Rio Krasilinec, Land Law Examiner, Branch Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), the
Blanco County, Colorado. The petition of Fluid Minerals Adjudication, at 303– Bureau of Land Management is
was filed on time and was accompanied 239–3767. proposing to reinstate lease UTU81046,
by all the rentals due since the date the effective May 1, 2004, subject to the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessee original terms and conditions of the
lease terminated under the law.
has agreed to the amended lease terms lease and the increased rental and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: for rentals and royalties at rates of royalty rates cited above.
Bureau of Land Management, Milada $10.00 per acre or fraction thereof, per
Krasilinec, Land Law Examiner, Branch year and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The Douglas F. Cook,
of Fluid Minerals Adjudication, at lessee has paid the required $500 Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals.
303.239.3767. administrative fee and $163 to [FR Doc. E6–16707 Filed 10–10–06; 8:45 am]
reimburse the Department for the cost of BILLING CODE 4310–DQ–P
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessee this Federal Register notice. The lessee
has agreed to the amended lease terms
has met all the requirements for
for rentals and royalties at rates of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
reinstatement of the lease as set out in
$10.00 per acre or fraction thereof, per
Section 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Bureau of Land Management
year and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The
Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C.
lessee has paid the required $500
188), and the Bureau of Land
administrative fee and $163 to [CO–910–06–7122–PN–C002]
Management is proposing to reinstate
reimburse the Department for the cost of
lease COC68522 effective July 1, 2006, Notice of Proposed Amended
this Federal Register notice. The lessee
under the original terms and conditions Supplementary Rules for Public Land
has met all the requirements for
of the lease and the increased rental and Administered by the Bureau of Land
reinstatement of the lease as set out in
royalty rates cited above. Management in Colorado Relating to
Section 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral
Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. Dated: September 28, 2006. the Unlawful Use of Alcohol by
188), and the Bureau of Land Underage Persons, Driving Under the
Milada Krasilinec,
Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs, and
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Management is proposing to reinstate Land Law Examiner. Firearms and Drug Paraphernalia Use
lease COC68523 effective July 1, 2006, [FR Doc. E6–16706 Filed 10–10–06; 8:45 am] and Possession on Public Land
under the original terms and conditions BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P
of the lease and the increased rental and AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
royalty rates cited above. Interior.

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59812 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 11, 2006 / Notices

ACTION: Proposed amended eRulemaking Portal at http:// partnerships in public land management
supplementary rules for public land www.regulations.gov and following the exist.
within the State of Colorado. instructions there. In keeping with the BLM’s
performance goal of reducing threats to
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Written Comments
public health, safety, and property,
Management (BLM) is proposing to Written comments on the proposed these amended supplementary rules are
amend the supplementary rules amended supplementary rules should necessary to protect natural resources
established in 2003 (68 FR 1858, be specific, confined to issues pertinent and allow for safe public recreation and
January 14, 2003) for the public lands to the proposed amendments, and public health; to reduce the potential for
within the State of Colorado. The rules should explain the reason for any damage to the environment; and to
relate to the illegal use of alcohol and recommended change. Where possible, enhance the safety of visitors and
drugs on the public lands. The amended comments should reference the specific neighboring residents. Alcohol-related
supplementary rules are necessary to section or paragraph of the proposal offenses are a growing problem on the
protect natural resources and the health which the comment is addressing. BLM public lands. Unlawful consumption of
and safety of public land users. These may not necessarily consider or include alcohol and drugs poses a significant
amended supplementary rules will in the Administrative Record for the health and safety hazard to all users.
allow BLM personnel to continue final rule comments that BLM receives Operation of motor vehicles while
enforcement of existing public land after the close of the comment period under the influence of alcohol or drugs
regulations pertaining to alcohol and (see DATES), unless they are postmarked can result in the destruction of natural
drug use in a manner consistent with or electronically dated before the resources and property, and/or serious
current state laws as contained in the deadline, or comments delivered to an physical injury or death. Of special
Colorado Revised Statutes. address other than those listed above concern is the use of firearms by
DATES: Comments on the proposed (see ADDRESSES). persons under the influence of alcohol
supplementary rules must be received Comments, including names, street or drugs, or in violation of state law.
or postmarked by December 11, 2006 to addresses, and other contact Vandalism to public land resources as a
be assured consideration. In developing information of respondents, will be result of firearm use, and the clear risks
final supplementary rules, BLM may not available for public review at 2850 to public safety, demonstrate the need
consider comments postmarked or Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, for greater regulation of these activities.
delivered in person or by electronic during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. Possession of drug paraphernalia has
mail after this date. to 3:45 p.m.), Monday through Friday, frequently been linked to other illegal
except Federal holidays. Individual
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments use of controlled substances, including
respondents may request
by the following methods: cultivation, manufacture, or possession
confidentiality. If you wish to request
Mail or hand-delivery: Bureau of Land for distribution. The BLM, in keeping
that BLM consider withholding your
Management, Colorado State Office, with the National Drug Control policy,
name, street address, and other contact
2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, intends to continue efforts towards the
information (such as: Internet address
Colorado 80215. reduction of illegal use of controlled
FAX or phone number) from public
Internet e-mail: http:// substances on public lands. These
review or from disclosure under the
www.co_proposed_rule@blm.gov amended supplementary rules will
Freedom of Information Act, you must
(Include Attn: Dorothy Bensusan in provide an avenue for consistent
state this prominently at the beginning
your subject line). application and enforcement of alcohol
of your comment. BLM will honor
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// and drug regulations on public lands,
requests for confidentiality on a case-by-
www.regulations.gov. further enhancing public safety by all
case basis to the extent allowed by law.
public land users.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BLM will make available for public
Dorothy Bensusan, Bureau of Land inspection in their entirety all III. Procedural Matters
Management, 2850 Youngfield Street, submissions from organizations or
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Lakewood, Colorado 80215, telephone businesses, and from individuals
Planning and Review
(303) 239–3893. Persons who use a identifying themselves as
telecommunications device for the deaf representatives or officials of These proposed amended
(TDD) may contact this individual by organizations or businesses. supplementary rules are not a
calling the Federal Information Relay significant regulatory action and are not
II. Background subject to review by the Office of
Service (FIRS) at (800) 877–8339, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. The BLM, Colorado, published final Management and Budget under
supplementary rules in 2003 that Executive Order 12866. These amended
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
prohibited certain activities related to rules will not have an effect of $100
I. Public Comment Procedures drug and alcohol use on public lands in million or more on the economy. They
II. Background the state. Since that publication, state will not adversely affect, in a material
III. Procedural Matters legislation has been passed that is more way, the economy, productivity,
I. Public Comment Procedures restrictive in several of these areas, and competition, jobs, the environment,
as a result the existing supplemental public health or safety, or state, local, or
Electronic Access and Filing Address regulations are no longer in concurrence Tribal governments or communities.
You may also comment via the with state law. These amended These proposed supplementary rules
Internet to http:// supplementary rules will correct this, will not create a serious inconsistency
www.co_proposed_rule@blm.gov. Please and further promote consistency or otherwise interfere with an action
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also include your name and return between the BLM and other agencies taken or planned by another agency.
address in your Internet message, and including Colorado Division of Wildlife, The amended supplementary rules do
include ‘‘attn: Dorothy Bensusan.’’ Colorado State Parks, Colorado State not alter the budgetary effects of
You also may comment via the Patrol, and various County Sheriff entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan
Internet by accessing the Federal Offices where working relationships and programs or the right or obligations of

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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 11, 2006 / Notices 59813

their recipients; nor do they raise novel FONSI do so in accordance with the property rights. Therefore, the
legal or policy issues. The amended Written Comments section, above. Department of the Interior has
supplementary rules would merely determined that the proposed
Regulatory Flexibility Act
revise the existing supplementary rules supplementary rules would not cause a
for greater consistency with the Congress enacted the Regulatory taking of private property or require
Colorado Revised Statutes, as applied to Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended, 5 further discussion of takings
public land management. They prohibit U.S.C. 601–612, (RFA) to ensure that implications under this Executive
unlawful personal behavior on public Government regulations do not Order.
lands in order to protect public health unnecessarily or disproportionately
burden small entities. The RFA requires Executive Order 13132, Federalism
and safety, and natural resources.
a regulatory flexibility analysis if a rule The proposed supplementary rules
Clarity of the Supplementary Rules would have a significant economic will not have a substantial direct effect
Executive Order 12866 requires each impact, either detrimental or beneficial, on the states, on the relationship
agency to write regulations that are on a substantial number of small between the national government and
simple and easy to understand. We entities. The proposed supplementary the states, or on the distribution of
invite your comments on how to make rules do not pertain specifically to power and responsibilities among the
these proposed supplementary rules commercial or governmental entities of various levels of government. The
easier to understand, including answers any size, but contain rules to protect the supplementary rules apply in only one
to questions such as the following: (1) health and safety of individuals, state, Colorado, and do not address
Are the requirements in the proposed property, and resources on the public jurisdictional issues involving the
supplementary rules clearly stated? (2) lands. Therefore, BLM has determined Colorado State government. Therefore,
Do the proposed supplementary rules under the RFA that these proposed in accordance with Executive Order
contain technical language or jargon that supplementary rules would not have a 13132, BLM has determined that these
interferes with their clarity? (3) Does the significant economic impact on a proposed supplementary rules do not
format of the proposed supplementary substantial number of small entities. have sufficient Federalism implications
rules (grouping and order of sections, to warrant preparation of a Federalism
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
use of headings, paragraphing, etc.) aid Assessment.
Fairness Act (SBREFA)
or reduce their clarity? (4) Would the Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
supplementary rules be easier to These supplementary rules do not
constitute a major rule under 5 U.S.C. Reform
understand if they were divided into
more (but shorter) sections? (5) Is the 804(2). Again, the supplementary rules Under Executive Order 12988,
description of the proposed pertain only to individuals who may Colorado State Office of BLM has
supplementary rules in the wish to use alcohol or drugs on the determined that these proposed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
public lands. In this respect, the supplementary rules would not unduly
this preamble helpful to your regulation of such use is necessary to burden the judicial system and that they
understanding of the proposed protect the public lands and facilities meet the requirements of sections 3(a)
supplementary rules? How could this and those, including small business and 3(b)(2) of the Order. They merely
description be more helpful in making concessionaires and outfitters, who use update the existing supplementary rules
the proposed supplementary rules easier them. The supplementary rules have no to conform with changed state laws.
to understand? effect on business, commercial, or
Executive Order 13175, Consultation
industrial use of the public lands.
Please send any comments you have and Coordination With Indian Tribal
on the clarity of the supplementary Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Governments
rules to the address specified in the These proposed supplementary rules In accordance with E.O. 13175, we
ADDRESSES section. do not impose an unfunded mandate on have found that these proposed
National Environmental Policy Act state, local, or Tribal governments or the supplementary rules do not include
private sector of more than $100 million policies that have Tribal implications.
BLM has prepared an environmental per year; nor do these supplementary Since the rules do not change BLM
assessment (EA) and has found that the rules have a significant or unique effect policy and do not involve Indian
proposed supplementary rules would on state, local, or Tribal governments or reservation lands or resources, we have
not constitute a major Federal action the private sector. The supplementary determined that the government-to-
significantly affecting the quality of the rules do not require anything of state, government relationships should remain
human environment under section local, or Tribal governments. Therefore, unaffected. The supplementary rules
102(2)(C) of the Environmental BLM is not required to prepare a only prohibit the illegal use of alcoholic
Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 statement containing the information beverages and controlled substances,
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C). The supplementary required by the Unfunded Mandates and regulate the use of firearms, on
rules will enable BLM law enforcement Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) public lands, in conformance with state
personnel to cite persons for unlawful law.
possession/use of alcohol or drugs on Executive Order 12630, Governmental
public lands, in order to protect public Actions and Interference With Executive Order 13211, Actions
health, safety, and the environment. Constitutionally Protected Property Concerning Regulations That
BLM has placed the EA and the Finding Rights (Takings) Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on file The proposed supplementary rules do Distribution, or Use
in the BLM Administrative Record at not represent a government action These proposed supplementary rules
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the address specified in the ADDRESSES capable of interfering with do not comprise a significant energy
section. BLM invites the public to constitutionally protected property action. The rules will not have an
review these documents and suggests rights. The supplementary rules do not adverse effect on energy supplies,
that anyone wishing to submit address property rights in any form, and production, or consumption. They only
comments in response to the EA and do not cause the impairment of anyone’s address use of alcoholic beverages,

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drugs, and firearms on public lands, and ACTION: Notice of meeting. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
have no conceivable connection with
energy policy. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a National Park Service
meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Paperwork Reduction Act Canal National Historical Park Advisory Notice of Meeting of Concessions
These proposed supplementary rules Commission will be held at 9:30 a.m., Management Advisory Board
do not contain information collection on Friday, October 20, 2006, at the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
requirements that the Office of
Management and Budget must approve Historical Park Headquarters, 1850 Dual ACTION: Notice.
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of Highway, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). DATES: Friday, October 20, 2006.
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public
ADDRESSES: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Author Law 92–463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App
National Historical Park Headquarters, 1, Section 10), notice is hereby given
The principal author of these 1850 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, that the Concessions Management
proposed supplementary rules is State Maryland 21740. Advisory Board (the Board) will hold its
Staff Ranger Dorothy Bensusan, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 16th meeting October 24–25, 2006, at
Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Kevin Brandt, Superintendent, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Management. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National in Page, Arizona. The meeting will be
For the reasons stated in the Historical Park, 1850 Dual Highway, held at the Lake Powell Lodge located
Preamble, and under the authority of 43 Suite 100, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740, in Glen Canyon National Recreation
CFR 8365.1–6, the Colorado State telephone: (301) 714–2201. Area. The meeting will convene at 8:30
Director, Bureau of Land Management, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The a.m. each day and will conclude at 4:30
proposes supplementary rules for public Commission was established by Public p.m.
lands in Colorado, to read as follows: Law 91–664 to meet and consult with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board
Supplementary Rules on Public Lands the Secretary of the Interior on general
was established by Title IV, Section 409
in Colorado policies and specific matters related to
of the National Park Omnibus
the administration and development of
A. You must not violate any state laws Management Act of 1998, November 13,
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
relating to the purchase, possession, 1998 (Public Law 105–391). The
National Historical Park.
use, or consumption of alcohol. The members of the Commission are purpose of the Board is to advise the
B. You must not operate a motor as follows: Secretary and the National Park Service
vehicle while under the influence of on matters relating to management of
Mrs. Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Chairperson, concessions in the National Park
alcohol, in violation of any state law. Mr. Charles J. Weir, Mr. Barry A. Passett, Mr.
C. You must not possess any drug System. The Board will meet at 8:30
Terry W. Hepburn, Ms. JoAnn M. Spevacek,
paraphernalia, in violation of any state Mrs. Mary E. Woodward, Mrs. Donna Printz, a.m. for the regular business meeting for
law. Mrs. Ferial S. Bishop, Ms. Nancy C. Long, continued discussions on the following
D. You must not possess or discharge Mrs. Jo Reynolds, Dr. James H. Gilford, subjects:
a firearm or explosive device in Brother James Kirkpatrick, Mr. George E. • Leasehold Surrender Interest
violation of any state law. Lewis, Jr., Mr. Charles D. McElrath, Ms. Regulations Status.
E. Penalties. Under section 303(a) of Patricia Schooley, Mr. Jack Reeder. • Service Contract Act issues.
the Federal Land Policy and Topics that will be presented during • Standards, Evaluations and Rate
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. the meeting include: Approval Project Update.
1733(a) and 43 CFR 8360.0–7), any 1. Update on park operations. • Concession Contracting Status
person who violates any of these 2. Update on major construction/ Update.
supplementary rules on public lands development projects. • Superintendent’s Training Project
may be tried before a United States 3. Update on partnership projects. Update.
Magistrate and fined no more than The meeting will be open to the • Electronic Annual Financial Report
$1,000 or imprisoned for no more than public. Any member of the public may Project Update.
12 months, or both. Such violations may file with the Commission a written • Concession Data Management
also be subject to enhanced fines statement concerning the matters to be System Project Update.
provided for by 18 U.S.C. 3571. discussed. Persons wishing further The meeting will be open to the
information concerning this meeting, or public, however, facilities and space for
Sally Wisely, accommodating members of the public
Colorado State Director, Bureau of Land
who wish to submit written statements,
may contact Kevin Brandt, are limited, and persons will be
Management. accommodated on a first-come-first-
[FR Doc. E6–16709 Filed 10–10–06; 8:45 am]
Superintendent, Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal National Historical Park. Minutes served basis.
BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P
of the meeting will be available for Assistance to Individuals With
public inspection six weeks after the Disabilities at the Public Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR meeting at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The meeting site is accessible to
National Historical Park Headquarters,
individuals with disabilities. If you plan
National Park Service 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100,
to attend and will require an auxiliary
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National aid or service to participate in the
Dated: September 11, 2006. meeting (e.g., interpreting service,
Historical Park; Notice of Public
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Kevin D. Brandt, assistive listening device, or materials in


Meeting
Superintendent, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, an alternate format), notify the contact
AGENCY: Department of the Interior, National Historical Park. person listed in this notice at least 2
National Park Service, Chesapeake and [FR Doc. E6–16740 Filed 10–10–06; 8:45 am] weeks before the scheduled meeting
Ohio Canal National Historical Park. BILLING CODE 4310–6V–P date, however, we may not be able to

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