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days; therefore, public comments

should be submitted to OMB within 30

days in order to assure their maximum

consideration.

Comments and suggestions on the

requirement should be made directly to

the Desk Office for the Interior

Department, Office of Information and

Regulatory Affairs, Office of

Management and Budget, Washington

DC 20503 and to the Bureau Clearance

Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807

National Center, Reston, VA 20192. As

required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR

1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. Geological Survey

solicits specific public comments

regarding the proposed information

collection as to:

1. Whether the collection of

information is necessary for the proper

performance of the functions of the

bureau, including whether the

information will have practical utility;

2. The accuracy of the bureau’s

estimate of the burden of the collection

of information, including the validity of

the methodology and assumptions used;

3. The utility, quality, and clarity of

the information to be collected; and,

4. How to minimize the burden of the

collection of information on those who

are to respond, including the use of

appropriate automated electronic,

mechanical, or other forms of

information technology.

Title: Consolidated Consumers’

Report.

Current OMB Approval Number:

1032–0084.

Abstract: Repsondents supply the

U.S. Geological Survey with domestic

consumption data of 12 metals and

ferroalloys, some of which are

considered strategic and critical. This

information will be published as

monthly and annual reports for use by

Government agencies, industry, and the

general public.

Bureau Form Number: 9–4117–MA.

Frequency: Monthly and Annually.

Description of Respondents:

Consumers of ferrorus and related

metals.

Annual Responses: 2,923.

Annual Burden Hours: 2,192.

Bureau Clearance Officer: John E.

Cordyack, Jr., 703–648–7313.

John H. DeYoung, Jr.,

Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.

[FR Doc. 98–16506 Filed 6–19–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–Y7–M

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Notice of Public Comment Period on

Proposed Agreement for Leasing of

Colorado River Water and NonIrrigation of Lands on Chemehuevi

Indian Reservation

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of opportunity for public

comment.

SUMMARY: The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe

entered into an agreement with

Southeastern Nevada Water Company,

Inc., dated January 31, 1998, for a 25-

year lease of 5,000 acre-feet per year of

the Tribe’s Colorado River water

entitlement. The agreement has been

submitted to the Secretary of the Interior

with a request for the Secretary’s

approval as a lease of Indian lands

within the meaning of 25 U.S.C. 415 and

for approval under 25 U.S.C. 81. As part

of the Secretary’s review, the Bureau of

Indian Affairs has determined it is in

the public interest to allow an

opportunity for interested parties to

comment on the proposed lease.

DATES: Any comments must be received

by the agency on or before August 6,

1998.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to comment,

you may submit your comments to the

Area Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Attention: Ms. Cathy Wilson, Phoenix

Area Office, P.O. Box 10, MS 420,

Phoenix, AZ 85004.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Chemehuevi Indian Tribe is a federally

recognized Indian tribe organized under

section 16 of the Indian Reorganization

Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. § 476). The Tribe

is the beneficial owner of the

Chemehuevi Indian Reservation which

is located entirely within San

Bernardino County, California. On

February 2, 1998, the Chemehuevi

Indian Tribe provided the proposed

Agreement for the Leasing of

Reservation Water and for NonIrrigation of Reservation Lands to the

Secretary of the Interior for approval. If

the lease is approved by the Secretary,

it will become effective upon that

approval and remain in effect for a term

of 25 years.

Under the proposed lease agreement,

the Tribe will lease 5,000 acre-feet of

Colorado River water per year to the

lessee, Southeastern Nevada Water

Company, Inc. The lessee is a for-profit

corporation, organized under the laws of

the State of Nevada and based in

Scottsdale, Arizona. The lessee is

authorized to do business in the State of

California and will use the water

acquired during the period of the lease

to meet the present and future water

demands of the lessee and any

sublessees or assignees in the State of

California.

Copies of the lease are available from

the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the

address listed under ADDRESSES. In

addition, the Tribe is assessing the

environmental impacts of the lease. Any

documents created during the

environmental compliance process will

be made available, as appropriate, from

the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Phoenix

Area Office at the address listed under

ADDRESSES.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.

Cathy Wilson, telephone (602) 379–

6789.

Dated: June 15, 1998.

Kevin Gover,

Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.

[FR Doc. 98–16561 Filed 6–19–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–02–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Notice of Final Agency Action

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of final agency action.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that

the Secretary of the Interior has decided

to take approximately 146 acres of land,

located in New London County,

Connecticut, into trust for the

Mashantucket Pequot Tribe of

Connecticut. The Secretary shall acquire

title in the name of the United States no

sooner than 30 days after date of this

notice. This notice is published in the

exercise of authority delegated by the

Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant

Secretary—Indian Affairs by 209 DM

8.1.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Larry E. Scrivner, Bureau of Indian

Affairs, Chief, Division of Real Estate

Services, MS–4510/MIB/Code 220, 1849

C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240,

telephone (202) 208–7737.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Mashantucket Pequot Tribe of

Connecticut submitted an application to

acquire approximately 146 acres of land

located in New London County,

Connecticut, into trust status. Based

upon information provided, we have

determined that the acceptance of the

parcels into trust status is consistent

with applicable guidelines and is in the

best interest of the Mashantucket Pequot

Tribe. The acquisition qualifies for
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conversion to trust status pursuant to

the provisions of the Act of June 18,

1934 (48 Stat. 984, 25 U.S.C. 465). The

Secretary shall acquire title in the name

of the United States of America in trust

for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe of

Connecticut no sooner than 30 days

after date of this notice according to 25

CFR 151.12(b) (see 61 FR 18083, April

24, 1996), subject to the receipt of

satisfactory title evidence in accordance

with 25 CFR 151.13.

Fanning Road Tracts

Tract One: Lot number 42 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 234, at Page 819 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Two: Lot number 48 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 215, at Page 189 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Three: Lot number 54 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 219, at Page 488 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

All of the above referenced tracts of

land are depicted on the Town

Assessor’s Map I.D. Number 18 which

map is on file in the Town of Ledyard

Tax Assessor’s Office.

Shewville Road Tracts

Tract One: Lot number 812R which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 239, at Page 327 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Two: Lot number 854R which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 230, at Page 634 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Three: Lot number 858 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 232, at Page 268 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Four: Lot number 871 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 269, at Page 891 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Five: Lot number 875 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 232, at Page 565 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Six: Lot number 879 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 232, at Page 565 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Seven: Lot number 899 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 216, at Page 752 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Eight: Lot number 904 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 242, at Page 295 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Nine: Lot number 929 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 224, at Page 307 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Ten: Lot number 935 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 224, at Page 106 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Eleven: Lot number 938R which

is the designation of this parcel of land

by the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office

while a more particular description can

be found in Volume 174, at Page 426 of

the Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Twelve: Lot number 943 which

is the designation of this parcel of land

by the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office

while a more particular description can

be found in Volume 220, at Page 419 of

the Ledyard Land Records.

All of the above referenced tracts of

land are depicted on the Town

Assessor’s Map I.D. Number 18 which

map is on file in the Town of Ledyard

Tax Assessor’s Office.

Coachman Pike Tracts

Tract One: Lot number 41 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 234, at Page 551 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Two: Lot number 49 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 232, at Page 226 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Three: Lot number 51 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 230, at Page 612 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Four: Lot number 52 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 230, at Page 68 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Five: Lot number 53 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 233, at Page 530 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Six: Lot number 54 which is the

designation of this parcel of land by the

Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while a

more particular description can be

found in Volume 234, at Page 262 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Seven: Lot number 56 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 233, at Page 487 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Eight: Lot number 58 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 211, at Page 634 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Nine: Lot number 59 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 232, at Page 257 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Ten: Lot number 60 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 237, at Page 203 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Eleven: Lot number 64 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 223, at Page 23 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Twelve: Lot number 66 which is

the designation of this parcel of land by

the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office while

a more particular description can be

found in Volume 230, at Page 57 of the

Ledyard Land Records.

Tract Thirteen: Lot number 67 which

is the designation of this parcel of land

by the Ledyard Tax Assessor’s Office

while a more particular description can

be found in Volume 210, at Page 386 of

the Ledyard Land Records.

All of the above referenced tracts of

land are depicted on the Town

Assessor’s Map I.D. Number 30 which

map is on file in the Town of Ledyard

Tax Assessor’s Office.

That certain tract or parcel of land

situated on the easterly and southerly

side of Coachman Pike in the Town of

Ledyard, County of New London and

state of Connecticut and consisting of

the portion of Lot No. 38 on various
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plans of Stonehedge subdivision, which

portion is located within the definition

of private settlement land of the

Mashantucket Pequot Tribe as defined

by 25 U.S.C. § 1752 and specifically

excluding any portion of said lot outside

the defined settlement area said tract is

bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a merestone at the

northwesterly corner of the herein

described tract, said point of beginning

being in the easterly street line of

Coachman Pike, so-called, at the

southwesterly corner of Lot No. 48;

thence along Lot No. 48, S. 63°03′30′′ E.

140.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence N.

83°14′05′′ E. 350.00 feet to an iron pipe,

said point being the northeasterly corner

of Lot No. 38; thence S. 06°38′01′′ E.

175.63 feet to an iron pipe and the

southeasterly corner of the within

described lot; thence S. 83°14′05′′ W.

364.53 feet to an iron pipe which is set

at the intersection of said line with the

settlement boundary; thence 312.00 feet

more or less in a northwesterly direction

along the settlement boundary to a point

on the southerly side of Coachman Pike;

thence in a northeasterly direction along

said Coachman’s Pike approximately

105.00 feet to the point and place of

beginning.

Said lot contains 2 acres more or less

and consists of that portion of Lot No.

38 as is located within the settlement

area and specifically excludes any

portion of said lot which is not within

said settlement area.

Title to the land described above will

be conveyed subject to any valid

existing easements for public roads,

highways, utilities, pipelines, and any

other valid easements or rights-of-way

now on record.

Dated: June 12, 1998.

Kevin Gover,

Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.

[FR Doc. 98–16420 Filed 6–19–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–02–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[AZ–060–1430–00]

Temporary Closure of Selected Public

Lands and Roads in Pima County, AZ

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of temporary closure of

selected public lands and Roads (route

locally known as Indian Kitchen and

Dogtown Roads).

SUMMARY: This notice is to inform the

public of the Bureau of Land

Management’s (BLM) decision by the

Tucson Field Office Manager of the

Tucson Field Office of the temporary

road closure of selected public lands

under the Field Office’s administration.

The selected public land roads are

located in: T. 17 S., R. 12 E., sections 11,

14 and 15. This action is being taken to

provide for public safety and to prevent

unnecessary environmental degradation

to archaeological sites, soil resources,

native vegetation and wildlife.

DATES: This closure is effective May 26,

1998.

ADDRESSES: 12661 E. Broadway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85748.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bureau of Land Management, Tucson

Field Office, 12661 E. Broadway Blvd.,

Tucson, Arizona 85748, (520) 722–4289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

unauthorized construction, excavation

and road grading of existing roads has

damaged archaeological sites, native

vegetation and existing roads. Authority

for this action is contained in 43 Code

of Federal Regulations 8364–1.

Violations are punishable as a Class A

misdemeanor. This action is taken

protect life and property and allow for

safe public land use. The following are

supplemental rules for the area

described above and apply to all

persons using public lands. The special

rules are in addition to existing rules

and regulations previously established

under 43 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) as well as other Federal laws

applicable to the use of public land.

Specific restrictions and closures are

as follows:

1. All posted roads shall be closed to

all vehicular use.

2. All roads described above shall be

open to BLM authorized and permitted

activities on an event specific basis as

authorized by the Tucson Field Office

Management or his designee.

3. Casual use of these lands such as

hiking, and vehicular use on existing

two track trails are permitted.

The above restrictions do not apply to

emergency vehicles and vehicles owned

by the United States, the State of

Arizona, or Pima County. Persons who

violate this closure order are subject to

arrest and, upon conviction, may be

fined up to $100,000.00 and/or

imprisoned for not more than 12 months

as amended by 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 18

U.S.C. 3581. This closure shall stay

enforced until a resolution of the

unauthorized use is reached, terminated

or modified by the Bureau of Land

Management.

Dated: June 15, 1998

Jesse J. Juen,

Field Manager.

[FR Doc. 98–16501 Filed 6–19–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–32–M

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NV–930–1430–01; N–61891]

Notice of Realty Action: Classification

and Conveyance for Recreation and

Public Purposes

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,

Interior.

ACTION: Recreation and public purpose

conveyance.

SUMMARY: The following described

public land in Lincoln County, Nevada

has been examined and found suitable

for conveyance for recreational or public

purposes under the provisions of the

Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as

amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). Lincoln

County proposes to use the land for a

Solid Waste Disposal Site.

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 3 S., R. 65 E.,

Sec. 18, S2SW.

Containing 80 acres, more or less.

The land is not required for any

federal purpose. The conveyance is

consistent with current Bureau planning

for this area and would be in the public

interest. The patent, when issued, will

be subject to the provisions of the

Recreation and Public Purposes Act and

applicable regulations of the Secretary

of the Interior, and will contain the

following reservations to the United

States:

1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches

or canals constructed by the authority of

the United States, Act of August 30,

1890 (43 U.S.C. 945).

2. All minerals shall be reserved to

the United States, together with the

right to prospect for, mine and remove

such deposits from the same under

applicable law and such regulations as

the Secretary of the Interior may

prescribe.

Detailed information concerning this

action is available for review at the

Office of the Bureau of Land

Management, Ely District Field Office,

702 N. Industrial Way, Ely, Nevada.

Upon publication of this notice in the

Federal Register, the above described

land will be segregated from all other

forms of appropriation under the public

land laws, including the general mining

laws, except for Conveyance under the

Recreation and Public Purposes Act,