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should address his/her request to the lease as set out in sections 31(d) and (e) lease as set out in sections 31(d) and (e)
appropriate System Manager above. The of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30
request must be in writing, contain the U.S.C. 188). We are proposing to U.S.C. 188). We are proposing to
requester’s original signature, and reinstate lease TXNM 106958, effective reinstate lease TXNM 106959, effective
comply with the requirements of 43 CFR the date of termination, September 1, the date of termination, September 1,
2.63. 2007, under the original terms and 2007, under the original terms and
conditions of the lease and the conditions of the lease and the
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
increased rental and royalty rates cited increased rental and royalty rates cited
An individual requesting amendment above. above.
of a record maintained on him or her, Before including your address, phone Before including your address, phone
should address his/her request to the number, e-mail address, or other number, e-mail address, or other
appropriate System Manager above. The personal identifying information in your personal identifying information in your
request must be in writing, contain the comment, you should be aware that comment, you should be aware that
requester’s original signature, and your entire comment—including your your entire comment—including your
comply with the content requirements personal identifying information—may personal identifying information—may
of 43 CFR 2.71. be made publicly available at any time. be made publicly available at any time.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: While you can ask us in your comment While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying to withhold your personal identifying
Information collected and stored in
information from public review, we information from public review, we
this system is submitted by the
cannot guarantee that we will be able to cannot guarantee that we will be able to
individuals to whom the records
do so. do so.
pertain.
Dated: January 31, 2008. Dated: January 31, 2008.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Lourdes B. Ortiz, Lourdes B. Ortiz,
None. Land Law Examiner. Land Law Examiner.
[FR Doc. E8–2136 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. E8–2129 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. E8–2130 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310–84–P BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management
[NM–920–08–1310FI; TXNM 106958] [NM–920–08–1310FI; TXNM 106959] [CO–910–07–7122–PN–C002]

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Notice of Proposed Supplementary


Terminated Oil and Gas Lease TXNM Terminated Oil and Gas Lease TXNM Rules for Public Land Administered by
106958 106959 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
in Colorado, Relating to Camping and
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Occupancy of Public Lands
Interior. Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Reinstatement of ACTION: Notice of Reinstatement of AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease. Terminated Oil and Gas Lease. Interior.
ACTION: Proposed supplementary rules
SUMMARY: Under the Class II provisions SUMMARY: Under the Class II provisions for public lands within the State of
of Title IV, Public Law 97–451, the of Title IV, Public Law 97–451, the Colorado.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
received a Petition for Reinstatement of received a Petition for Reinstatement of SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land
Oil and Gas Lease TXNM 106958 from Oil and Gas Lease TXNM 106959 from Management (BLM) is proposing these
the lessee, Sun-West Oil and Gas Inc., the lessee, Sun-West Oil and Gas Inc., supplementary rules for public lands
for lands in Trinity County, Texas. The for lands in Trinity County, Texas. The within the State of Colorado, relating to
petition was filed on time and was petition was filed on time and was camping. These rules extend the time
accompanied by all the rentals due accompanied by all the rentals due period and distance the camping public
since the date the lease terminated since the date the lease terminated must move once the current 14-day stay
under the law. under the law. limit is reached. These supplementary
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: rules are needed to protect natural
Lourdes B. Ortiz, BLM, New Mexico Lourdes B. Ortiz, BLM, New Mexico resources and provide for public health
State Office, at (505) 438–7586. State Office, at (505) 438–7586. and safety. They are based upon existing
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No valid SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No valid regulations that address camping and
lease has been issued that affects the lease has been issued that affect the residency, and update existing
lands. The lessee agrees to new lease lands. The lessee agrees to new lease supplementary rules specific to camping
terms for rentals and royalties of $10.00 terms for rentals and royalties of $10.00 stay limits. These supplementary rules
per acre or fraction thereof, per year, per acre or fraction thereof, per year, further promote consistency between
and 16 2⁄3 percent, respectively. The and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The the BLM and similar rules of other
lessee paid the required $500.00 lessee paid the required $500.00 natural resource agencies, including the
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administrative fee for the reinstatement administrative fee for the reinstatement U.S. Forest Service.
of the lease and $166.00 cost for of the lease and $166.00 cost for DATES: You should submit your
publishing this Notice in the Federal publishing this Notice in the Federal comments by March 7, 2008.
Register. The lessee met all the Register. The lessee met all the ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
requirements for reinstatement of the requirements for reinstatement of the by the following methods:

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Mail or hand-delivery: Bureau of Land II. Discussion supplementary rules will not have an
Management, Colorado State Office, The current camping stay limit was effect of $100 million or more on the
2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, published in 1990, and while it limited economy. They are directed at
Colorado 80215. Internet e-mail: http:// occupancy of any location to 14 days, it preventing unlawful personal behavior
www.co_proposed_rule@blm.gov only required departure for 7, or on public lands, in order to protect
(Include Attn: Dorothy Bensusan in removal to a new location not less than public health and safety. They will not
your subject line). 3 miles away. As a result, certain users adversely affect, in a material way, the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: have taken advantage of the existing economy, productivity, competition,
State Staff Ranger Dorothy Bensusan, language and established long term jobs, the environment, public health or
303–239–3893 or residency under the pretext of camping. safety, or state, local, or tribal
dorothy_bensusan@blm.gov. Public concern about this unauthorized governments or communities. The
residential occupancy has necessitated supplementary rules will not create a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: serious inconsistency or otherwise
that the BLM develop stronger
I. Public Comment Procedures regulations to address the issue. These interfere with an action taken or
uses often interfere with legitimate planned by another agency. The
You may mail or deliver comments to recreation use of public lands, create supplementary rules do not alter the
Bureau of Land Management, Colorado sanitation and other potential health budgetary effects of entitlements, grants,
State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, concerns, cause damage to the resources user fees, or loan programs or the right
Lakewood, Colorado 80215. by illegal campfire use, vegetation or obligations of their recipients; nor do
You may also comment via the trampling, vehicle use, and trash they raise novel legal or policy issues.
Internet to http:// dumping, and occasionally pose public The supplementary rules merely enable
www.co_proposed_rule@blm.gov. Please dangers. BLM law enforcement personnel to
also include your name and return These regulations replace the enforce regulations pertaining to
address in your Internet message, and statewide 14-Day Camping Limit unlawful occupancy and health,
include ‘‘attn: Dorothy Bensusan.’’ established by the Colorado BLM building, sanitation, and fire codes in a
You also may comment via the through Federal Register notice issued manner consistent with current
Internet by accessing the Federal April 11, 1990 (55 FR 13672). The Colorado state and county laws, where
eRulemaking Portal at http:// amended language increases the appropriate on public lands.
www.regulations.gov and following the distance campers must move after Regulatory Flexibility Act
instructions there. reaching the 14-day limit from 3 to 30
Congress enacted the Regulatory
Written comments on the proposed miles. These supplementary rules also
Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended, 5
amended supplementary rules should require that once campers have camped
U.S.C. 601–612, (RFA) to ensure that
be specific, confined to issues pertinent for 14 consecutive days, they must move
Government regulations do not
to the proposed amendments, and away from a particular location for at
unnecessarily or disproportionately
should explain the reason for any least 30 days before returning, rather
burden small entities. The RFA requires
recommended change. Where possible, than 7 days, as the existing rule
a regulatory flexibility analysis if a rule
comments should reference the specific provides. Additional language is
would have a significant economic
section or paragraph of the proposal that included to limit the occurrence of impact, either detrimental or beneficial,
the comment addresses. The BLM may unattended campsites which are being on a substantial number of small
not necessarily consider or include in established for the purpose of securing entities. The proposed supplementary
the Administrative Record for the campsite locations for later use. These rules do not pertain specifically to
supplementary rules comments that supplementary rules apply to all the commercial or governmental entities of
BLM receives after the close of the public lands within the State of any size, but contain rules to protect the
comment period (see DATES), unless Colorado. In keeping with the BLM’s health and safety of individuals,
they are postmarked or electronically performance goal to reduce threats to property, and resources on the public
dated before the deadline, or comments public health, safety, and property, lands. Therefore, BLM has determined
delivered to an address other than those these rules are necessary to protect the under the RFA that the proposed
listed above (See ADDRESSES). natural resources, provide for safe supplementary rules would not have a
Comments, including names, street public recreation and public health, significant economic impact on a
addresses, and other contact reduce the potential for damage to the substantial number of small entities.
information of respondents, will be environment, and enhance the safety of
available for public review at 2850 public land users. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, Individual Field Offices may issue Fairness Act (SBREFA)
during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. separate regulations relating to camping This supplementary rules do not
to 3:45 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and occupancy that are more, but not constitute a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined at
except Federal holidays. Before less, restrictive. This notice does not 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Again, the
including your address, telephone affect more restrictive camping limits supplementary rules pertain only to
number, e-mail address, or other that may already be in place for certain individuals who may wish to occupy
personal identifying information in your areas. public lands for residential purposes or
comment, be advised that your entire III. Procedural Information maintain, construct, place, occupy or
comment—including your personal use any structure in violation of state or
identifying information—may be made Executive Order 12866, Regulatory county health, building, sanitation or
publicly available at any time. While Planning and Review fire codes. In this respect, the regulation
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you can ask in your comment to These supplementary rules are not a of such use is necessary to protect the
withhold from public review your significant regulatory action and are not public lands and facilities and those,
personal identifying information, we subject to review by the Office of including small business
cannot guarantee that we will be able to Management and Budget under concessionaires and outfitters, who use
do so. Executive Order 12866. The them. The supplementary rules have no

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effect on business, commercial, or government-to-government Author


industrial use of the public lands. relationships should remain unaffected. The principal author of these
The supplementary rules only prohibit proposed supplementary rules is State
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
the unauthorized occupancy of public Staff Ranger Dorothy Bensusan, Bureau
These proposed supplementary rules lands and the unauthorized of Land Management.
do not impose an unfunded mandate on maintaining, construction, placing, For the reasons stated in the
state, local or tribal governments or the occupying, or use of any structure in Preamble, and under the authority for
private sector of more than $100 million violation of any state and/or county supplementary rules found under 43
per year; nor do these proposed health, building, sanitation, or fire code CFR 8365.1–6, 43 CFR 8364.1, 43 U.S.C.
supplementary rules have a significant on public lands. 1740, 16 U.S.C. 670h(c)(5) and 43 U.S.C.
or unique effect on state, local, or tribal 315a, the Colorado State Director,
governments or the private sector. The Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
Reform Bureau of Land Management, proposes
supplementary rules do not require to issue these supplementary rules for
anything of state, local, or tribal Under Executive Order 12988, public lands managed by the BLM in
governments. Therefore, BLM is not Colorado State Office of the BLM has Colorado, to read as follows:
required to prepare a statement determined that these proposed
containing the information required by supplementary rules would not unduly Supplementary Rules for Colorado
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 burden the judicial system and that they Definitions
U.S.C. 1531, et seq.) meet the requirements of sections 3(a)
and 3(b)(2) of the Order. Camping: The erecting of a tent or
Executive Order 12630, Governmental shelter of natural or synthetic material,
Actions and Interference with Paperwork Reduction Act preparing a sleeping bag or other
Constitutionally Protected Property These proposed supplementary rules bedding material for use, parking of a
Rights (Takings) do not contain information collection motor vehicle, motor home or trailer, or
The proposed supplementary rules do requirements that the Office of mooring of a vessel, for the apparent
not represent a government action Management and Budget must approve purpose of overnight occupancy while
capable of interfering with under the Paperwork Reduction Act of engaged in recreational activities such
constitutionally protected property 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. as hiking, hunting, fishing, bicycling,
rights. The supplementary rules do not sightseeing, off-road vehicle activities,
National Environmental Policy Act
address property rights in any form, and or other generally recognized forms of
do not cause the impairment of anyone’s The BLM has prepared an recreation.
property rights. Therefore, the environmental assessment (EA) and has Campground: Any area specifically
Department of the Interior has found that the proposed supplementary designated for overnight camping.
determined that the supplementary rules would not constitute a major Developed Campgrounds:
rules would not cause a taking of private Federal action significantly affecting the Campgrounds that have been improved
property or require further discussion of quality of the human environment specifically for camping purposes and
takings implications under this under Section 102(2)(C) of the may include designated campsites,
Executive Order. Environmental Protection Act of 1969 delineated spaces, structures or
(NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C). The improvements typically provided for
Executive Order 13132, Federalism supplementary rules will enable BLM camping purposes. These may include
The supplementary rules will not law enforcement personnel to cite but are not limited to picnic tables,
have a substantial direct effect on the persons for unlawful camping, and the grills or fire rings, sanitary facilities,
states, on the relationship between the use of public land for residential trash receptacles, potable water,
national government and the states, or purposes. The BLM has placed the EA controlled access, information kiosks,
on the distribution of power and and the Finding of No Significant and user fees may be charged.
responsibilities among the various Impact (FONSI) on file in the BLM Day Use Area: Any areas open for
levels of government. The Administrative Record at the address public access only during daylight
supplementary rules apply in only one specified in the ADDRESSES section. The hours, typically between sunrise and
state, Colorado, and do not address BLM invites the public to review these sunset, or where specific hours of
jurisdictional issues involving the documents and suggests that anyone operation have been identified.
Colorado State government. Therefore, wishing to submit comments do so in Overnight use in these areas is
in accordance with Executive Order accordance with the Public Comment specifically prohibited.
13132, BLM has determined that the Procedures section, above. Designated Recreation Area: An area
supplementary rules do not have officially designated by official order or
Executive Order 13211, Actions notice, or identified in planning
sufficient Federalism implications to
Concerning Regulations That documents for which the BLM has
warrant preparation of a Federalism
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, determined the resources require special
Assessment.
Distribution, or Use management and control measures for
Executive Order 13175, Consultation These proposed supplementary rules resource protection.
and Coordination with Indian Tribal do not comprise a significant energy Occupancy: Full or part-time
Governments action. The supplementary rules will residence on public lands for non-
In accordance with E.O. 13175, we not have an adverse effect on energy recreational purposes, such as
have found that these proposed supplies, production, or consumption. temporary residence in connection with,
supplementary rules do not include They only address unauthorized or while seeking, employment in the
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policies that have tribal implications. occupancy and violations of state or vicinity, or because another permanent
Since the supplementary rules do not county health, building, sanitation or residence is not available. It also means
change BLM policy and do not involve fire codes on public lands, and have no activities that involve residence; the
Indian reservation lands or resources, conceivable connection with energy construction, presence, or maintenance
we have determined that the policy. of temporary or permanent structures

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that may be used for such purposes; or performance of an official duty; and any R&PP Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et
the use of a watchman or caretaker for person authorized in writing by the seq). The parcel of land is located
the purpose of monitoring activities. Bureau of Land Management. between the Interstate 215 Beltway and
Residence or structures include, but are Penalties: Centennial Parkway at Grand Canyon
not limited to, barriers to access, fences, a. On public lands in grazing districts Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, and is legally
tents, motor homes, trailers, cabins, (see 43 U.S.C. 315a) and on public lands described as:
houses, buildings, and storage of leased for grazing under 43 U.S.C.
Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada
equipment or supplies. 315m, any person who violates any of
these supplementary rules may be tried T. 19 S., R. 60 E.,
Prohibited Acts before a U.S. Magistrate and fined no sec. 19, N1⁄2SE1⁄4SW1⁄4,
E1⁄2SW1⁄4SE1⁄4SW1⁄4, SE1⁄4SE1⁄4SW1⁄4,
Unless otherwise authorized, the more than $500.00. Such violations may S1⁄2SW1⁄4SE1⁄4. The area described
following acts are prohibited on public also be subject to the enhanced fines contains 55 acres, more or less.
lands within Colorado: provided for by 18 U.S.C. 3571.
b. On public lands subject to the In accordance with the R&PP Act, the
A. Camping and Occupancy Federal Lands Policy and Management City of Las Vegas has filed an
1. You must not camp longer than 14 Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1701, et seq., any application to develop the above
consecutive days at any one location on person who violates any of these described land as a public park with
public land. supplementary rules may be tried before related facilities to meet the park space
2. After the 14 days have been a U.S. Magistrate and fined no more needs of this rapidly growing area.
reached, you must not return to that than $1000 or imprisoned for no more Related facilities include four soccer
location for 30 days, and/or you must than 12 months, or both. 43 U.S.C. fields, three baseball diamonds, a
move at least 30 air miles away from the 1733(a); 43 CFR 8360.07. Such children’s play area with shade canopy,
previously occupied location. violations may also be subject to the picnic shelters, restrooms, concession
3. You must not leave any personal enhanced fines provided by 18 U.S.C. area, large grass open play area,
property or refuse after vacating the 3571. landscaping, and parking lot. Additional
campsite. This includes any property detailed information pertaining to this
left for the purposes of use by another Jamie E. Connell, application, plan of development, and
camper or occupant. Acting State Director, Colorado. site plan is in case file N–66348, which
4. You must not leave personal [FR Doc. E8–2137 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am] is located in the BLM Las Vegas Field
property unattended in a day use area, BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P Office at the above address.
campground, designated recreation area, Cities are a common applicant under
or on any other public lands, for more the public purposes provision of the
than 24 hours. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR R&PP Act. The City of Las Vegas is a
5. You must not establish occupancy, political subdivision of the State of
take possession of, or otherwise use Bureau of Land Management Nevada and is therefore a qualified
public lands for residential purposes [NV–050–5853–ES; N–66348; 8–08807: TAS: applicant under the Act. The land is not
except as allowed under 43 CFR 3715.2, 14X5232] required for any Federal purpose. The
3715.2–1, 3715.5, 3715.6, or with prior lease/conveyance is consistent with the
written authorization from the BLM. Notice of Realty Action: Lease/ BLM Las Vegas Resource Management
6. You must not block, restrict, place Conveyance for Recreation and Public Plan, dated October 5, 1998, and would
signs, or otherwise interfere with the Purposes of Public Lands in Clark be in the public interest. The lease/
use of a road, trail, gate or other legal County, Nevada conveyance, when issued, will be
access to and through public lands. AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, subject to the provisions of the R&PP
7. You must not camp in any area Interior. Act and applicable regulations of the
posted as closed to camping. Closure Secretary of the Interior, and will
ACTION: Notice.
must be attained through a final land contain the following reservations to the
use planning decision, Federal Register SUMMARY: Recreation and Public United States:
notification, temporary closure order, or Purposes (R&PP) Act request for lease 1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches
posting or positioning of a hazardous and subsequent conveyance of or canals constructed by the authority of
condition notice or barrier. approximately 55 acres of public land in the United States, Act of August 30,
8. If a camping area charges fees, you the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945).
must register and pay camping fees Nevada. The City of Las Vegas proposes 2. All minerals shall be reserved to
within 30 minutes of occupying any to use the land for a public park. the United States, together with the
campsite. DATES: Interested parties may submit
right to prospect for, mine and remove
9. Whenever camping in a developed written comments regarding the such deposits from the same under
campground or designated recreation proposed lease/conveyance of the lands applicable law and such regulations as
area with established campsites, you until March 24, 2008. the Secretary of the Interior may
must camp in a designated campsite. prescribe.
ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to
The lease/conveyance will be subject
B. Other Acts the BLM Field Manager, Las Vegas Field to:
You must not violate any state or Office, 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las 1. Valid existing rights;
county laws or regulations relating to Vegas, NV 89130–2301. 2. A right-of-way for gas pipeline
public health, safety, sanitation, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim granted to Kern River Transmission
building or fire codes. Liebhauser, (702) 515–5088. Company, its successors and assigns, by
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Exemptions: Persons who are exempt SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The right-of-way N–42581, pursuant to the
from these rules include: any Federal, following described public land in Clark Act of February 25, 1920, 041 Stat. 0437,
state, or local officer or employee in the County, Nevada has been examined and 30 U.S.C. 185 Sec. 28;
scope of their duties; members of any found suitable for lease and subsequent 3. A right-of-way for road granted to
organized rescue or fire-fighting force in conveyance under the provisions of the Clark County, its successors and assigns,

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