[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20068-20069]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-10011]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

43 CFR Parts 426 and 427

[IN: 1006-AA32]


Acreage Limitation and Water Conservation Rules and Regulations

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public hearings on the proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: In response to a September 1993 contract for settlement of a 
lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, National 
Wildlife Federation, California Natural Resources Federation, 
[[Page 20069]] California Association of Family Farmers, California 
Action Network, League of Rural Voters Inc., and County of Trinity, 
California; the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has prepared new 
acreage limitation and water conservation rules and regulations for 
implementing the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, as amended, throughout 
the 17 Western United States. The proposed rules were published in the 
Federal Register on April 3, 1995 (60 FR 16922, Apr. 3, 1995), and are 
open to a 60-day review and comment period which will close on June 2, 
1995.
    Public hearings will be held to receive comments from interested 
organizations and individuals on the proposed rules. During the week 
prior to the scheduled hearings there will be several public forums at 
various locations throughout the Western States to provide an 
opportunity for the public to receive information and clarification 
concerning the proposed changes to the rules and regulations. 
Information regarding these forums will be provided to affected parties 
by mail.

DATES: Public hearings on the proposed rules are scheduled as follows:

1. May 8, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Yakima, Washington; Billings, Montana
2. May 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., Boise, Idaho; Lakewood, Colorado
3. May 10, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., Sacramento, California; Phoenix, Arizona
4. May 11, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., Salt Lake City, Utah; Fresno, California

ADDRESSES: The hearings will be held at the following locations:

1. Yakima--Red Lion Inn (Yakima Valley), 1507 North First Street, 
Yakima, Washington
Billings--Sheraton Hotel, 27 North 27th Street, Billings, Montana
2. Boise--Red Lion Inn Riverside, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise, Idaho
Lakewood--Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, 
Colorado
3. Sacramento--Red Lion Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, 
California
Phoenix--Hilton Point at South Mountain, 7777 South Point Parkway, 
Phoenix, Arizona
4. Salt Lake City--Hilton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, 
utah
Fresno--Holiday Inn (Airport), 5090 East Clinton, Fresno, California

    Written comments for inclusion in the official record should be 
received at the Bureau of Reclamation by June 2, 1995. Comments should 
be addressed to: Mr Ronald J. Schuster (D-5010), Westwide Settlement 
Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 
80225.
    A dedicated toll-free telephone line has been established at 1-800-
861-5443 through June 2, 1995 to accommodate oral comments from those 
not attending a public hearing. Comments will be recorded on tape and 
transcribed by a court reporter, and will be part of the official 
record. Statements are limited to 10 minutes and must include the 
commentor's name in order to be included in the official record. 
Address and affiliation are optional.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald J. Schuster, (303) 236-9336, 
ext. 237.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An identical notice is published in this 
Federal Register regarding public hearings on the environmental impacts 
of the proposed rules and regulations for implementing the Reclamation 
Reform Act of 1982.
    Ground rules for the hearings are presented below:

--While each hearing is in session, all comments will be recorded by a 
court reporter.
--Speakers should identify themselves and any organization that they 
represent.
--Statements will be limited to 10 minutes, and speakers will not be 
allowed to trade time to obtain longer presentations. The hearing 
officer may allow any speaker additional time after all scheduled 
speakers have been heard. The hearing officer may also shorten the 10 
minute limit if the number of speakers is too large to fit within a 
reasonable time frame.
--No one will be recognized to speak other than those parties who are 
presenting statements.
--To ensure a complete and accurate record, it will be necessary that 
only one person speak at a time.
--Persons presenting views will not be sworn in or otherwise placed 
under oath.
--There will be no examination or interrogation of speakers.
--There will be no response by the hearing officer or other Bureau of 
Reclamation staff on speaker comments.
--Due to the shortness of available time, speakers are encouraged to 
summarize their comments as much as possible and give the court 
reporter a copy of their full statement which will be added to the 
official record.
--Speakers will be scheduled according to the order in which they sign 
up. Any speaker not present when called will lose his or her turn in 
the scheduled order, but will be given an opportunity to speak at the 
end of the scheduled presentations.
--After the scheduled speakers have been heard, each individual who 
wishes to speak will be afforded that opportunity.
--People are asked to refrain from clapping or other actions that might 
interfere with the speakers or hearing.

    Dated: April 18, 1995.
Wayne O. Deason,
Assistant Director, Program Analysis Office.
[FR Doc. 95-10011 Filed 4-21-95; 8:45 am]
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