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be available electronically on the 

following web site: http://www.blm.gov/ 

nhp/spotlight/state_info/planning.htm. 

Copies of the DRMP/EIS will be 

available for public inspection at the 

following locations: BLM New Mexico 

State Office, 1474 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, 

NM 87505; BLM Rio Puerco Field 

Office, 435 Montan ̃ o Road NE, 

Albuquerque, NM 87107. The current 

RMPs, EISs, and all other documents 

relevant to this planning process, are 

available for public review at the Rio 

Puerco Field Office at the above 

address. 

Written comments may be mailed 

directly, or delivered to the BLM at: 

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National 

Monument, DRMP/EIS, BLM Rio Puerco 

Field Office, 435 Montan ̃o Road NE., 

Albuquerque, NM 87107. Comments 

may be electronically mailed to: 

NM_Comments@nm.blm.gov. 

Comments may be faxed to the BLM 

at: (505) 761–8911. Comments that are 

e-mailed or faxed must include 

‘‘Comments on Kasha-Katuwe Tent 

Rocks National Monument DRMP/EIS’’

in the subject line. Interested parties 

may also provide written comments 

during the public open house meetings. 

In order to assure that your comments 

are fully considered they must be 

submitted in one of the four ways 

described above. To be given 

consideration by the BLM all DRMP/EIS 

comment submittals must include the 

commentor’s name and street address. 

Our practice is to make comments, 

including the name and street address of 

each respondent, available for public 

review at the BLM office listed above 

during business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:30 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except for 

Federal holidays). Your comments may 

be published as part of the EIS process. 

Individual respondents may request 

confidentiality. If you wish to withhold 

your name or street address, or both, 

from public review or from disclosure 

under the Freedom of Information Act, 

you must state this prominently at the 

beginning of your written comments. 

Such requests will be honored to the 

extent allowed by law. We will not 

consider anonymous comments. All 

submissions from organizations and 

businesses will be made available for 

public inspection in their entirety. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Contact Mr. John Bristol, RMP Team 

Leader, at the BLM Rio Puerco Field 

Office (see address above), telephone 

(505) 761–8755. Requests for 

information may be sent electronically 

to: NM_Comments@nm.blm.gov with 

‘‘Attention: KKTR NM DRMP/EIS 

Information Request’’ in the subject line. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2001, 

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National 

Monument, was designated a National 

Monument by Presidential Proclamation 

7394. The proclamation directed 

management of the monument by the 

Secretary of the Interior through the 

Bureau of Land Management. It required 

the development of a Management Plan 

in close cooperation with the Pueblo de 

Cochiti and the promulgation of 

regulations for its management as the 

Secretary of the Interior deems 

appropriate. The monument is located 

in Sandoval County, New Mexico. 

Within the monument boundaries are 

4,124 acres federally owned land, 521 

acres of State owned land and 757 acres 

land in private ownership, for a total of 

5,402 acres. 

The DRMP/EIS describes the physical, 

biological, cultural, historic, and 

socioeconomic resources in the 

‘‘Decision Area’’ (5,402 acres) and the 

‘‘Planning Area’’ (15,635 acres—

includes edge-holdings). The focus for 

impact analysis was based on resource 

issues and concerns identified during 

scoping and public involvement 

activities and opportunities. Issues of 

concern regarding possible management 

direction and planning decisions (not in 

priority order) are: land tenure 

adjustments, access and transportation, 

recreation (use and development), 

ecosystem restoration, and American 

Indian uses and traditional cultural 

practices. 

Three alternatives were analyzed in 

detail: Alternative A is the No Action 

Alternative representing the 

continuation of existing management 

plans, policies, and decisions 

established in the 1986 Rio Puerco RMP, 

as amended, and as implemented 

through the Tent Rocks ACEC 

Protection Plan, with minimal 

compliance with proclamation 

requirements. Alternative B represents 

the agency proposed resource use and 

conservation alternative. Alternative C 

emphasizes an adaptive management 

approach (particularly for recreation 

management) with the inclusion of 

additional monitoring. The monitoring 

results would trigger management 

changes to maximize recreational use 

and facility development while 

minimizing natural resource 

degradation and depletion. The BLM’s 

preferred alternative is Alternative B. 

Since the publication of the Notice of 

Intent (NOI) to prepare an RMP/EIS in 

the Federal Register on January 22, 

2004, open house meetings, scoping 

meetings, and mailings have been 

conducted to solicit public comments 

and input. The Rio Puerco Field Office 

has been providing updates on the 

development of this DRMP/EIS to the 

Sandoval County Manager, Pueblo de 

Cochiti and the New Mexico Resource 

Advisory Council. Other tribal 

governments with interests in the 

monument area were also consulted. 

From the publication date of the NOI in 

the Federal Register, through June 30, 

2005, the BLM solicited and received 

approximately 30 submissions from 

interested parties. In addition, three 

public meetings were held to provide 

the public with an opportunity to 

acquire information about the RMP/EIS 

process and its status, and to submit 

comments. These public meetings were 

held in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, on 

February 24, 2004, Rio Rancho, New 

Mexico, February 25, 2004 and in Santa 

Fe, New Mexico, February 26, 2004. All 

comments received throughout the 

process have been considered. 

Background information and maps used 

in developing the DRMP/EIS are 

available for public viewing at the Rio 

Puerco Field Office at the above 

address. 

Dated: September 6, 2005. 

Jesse J. Juen, 

Associate State Director. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Land Management 

[CA–920–1310–FI; CACA 42933] 

Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated 

Oil and Gas Lease CACA 42933 

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of reinstatement of 

terminated oil and gas lease. 

SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 

Public Law 97–451, Hamar Associates 

timely filed a petition for reinstatement 

of oil and gas lease CACA 42933 for 

lands in San Luis Obispo County, 

California, and it was accompanied by 

all required rentals and royalties 

accruing from June 1, 2005, the date of 

termination. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Bonnie J. Edgerly, Land Law Examiner, 

Branch of Adjudication, Division of 

Energy & Minerals, BLM California State 

Office, 2800 Cottage Way, W–1834, 

Sacramento, California 95825, (916) 

978–4370. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No valid 

lease has been issued affecting the 

lands. The lessee has agreed to new 

lease terms for rentals and royalties at 

rates of $10.00 per acre or fraction 

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thereof and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. 

The lessee has paid the required $500 

administrative fee and has reimbursed 

the Bureau of Land Management for the 

cost of this Federal Register notice. The 

Lessee has met all the requirements for 

reinstatement of the lease as set out in 

sections 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral 

Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), and 

the Bureau of Land Management is 

proposing to reinstate the lease effective 

June 1, 2005, subject to the original 

terms and conditions of the lease and 

the increased rental and royalty rates 

cited above. 

Dated: October 19, 2005. 

Debra Marsh, 

Supervisor, Branch of Adjudication, Division 

of Energy & Minerals. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Reclamation 

Lake Berryessa Visitor Services Plan, 

Napa County, CA 

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA) of 

the final environmental impact 

statement (EIS). 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

National Environmental Policy Act of 

1969, the Bureau of Reclamation has 

prepared a Final EIS for the Lake 

Berryessa Visitor Services Plan (VSP). 

The Final EIS outlines the proposed 

project alternatives that seek to address 

issues related to the VSP, including the 

type and level of facilities and services 

that are appropriate for future uses on 

Federal land. Of the seven concession 

contracts at Lake Berryessa, six 

contracts expire in 2008/2009 and one 

interim contract expires in 2007. The 

VSP will be used as a basis for future 

concession contracts. 

DATES: Reclamation will not make a 

decision on the proposed action until at 

least 30 days after release of the Final 

EIS. After the 30-day waiting period, 

Reclamation will complete a Record of 

Decision (ROD). The ROD will state the 

action that will be implemented and 

will discuss all factors leading to the 

decision. 

ADDRESSES: To obtain a compact disc or 

paper copy of the Final EIS, please email Ms. Janet Sierzputowski at 

jsierzputowski@mp.usbr.gov or write 

Ms. Sierzputowski at Bureau of 

Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way (MP– 

140), Sacramento, CA 95825. The Final 

EIS may be viewed on the Region’s Web 

site at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/ 

nepa_projdetails.cfm?Project_ID=41. 

Copies of the Final EIS are available for 

review and inspection in public 

libraries in the project area. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Pete Lucero at 707–966–2111 x106, fax 

707–966–0409, or e-mail: 

plucero@mp.usbr.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

Lake Berryessa was created as part of 

the Solano Project with the completion 

of Monticello Dam in 1957. In 1958, 

Reclamation and the County of Napa 

entered into an agreement for Napa 

County to assume recreational 

management responsibilities for the 

lake. A Public Use Plan (PUP) was 

developed by the National Park Service 

in 1959 to guide Reclamation and Napa 

County in the development of 

recreational facilities at the lake. In 

1975, Reclamation resumed direct 

management of Lake Berryessa as a 

result of Title VI of the Reclamation 

Development Act of October 27, 1974 

(Pub. L. 93–493), which authorizes 

Reclamation to provide for the 

protection, use, and enjoyment of the 

aesthetic and recreational values at Lake 

Berryessa. In 1987, a new planning 

process began to develop an updated 

management document for the lake. A 

Reservoir Area Management Plan 

(RAMP) was developed to provide 

guidance for Reclamation in 

management issues which were not 

mentioned in the PUP and to assist 

Reclamation in administering the lake 

and concession areas. Reclamation 

completed a Final EIS for the RAMP in 

1993. 

Presently there are seven 

concessionaires authorized by 

Reclamation to provide commercial 

support services to Lake Berryessa 

visitors. These seven concession 

contracts have been in effect since the 

late 1950s. One of the contracts will 

expire in 2007 and the other six will 

expire by 2009. Reclamation also 

administers two day-use areas and a 

public boat launching facility as well as 

numerous roadside turnouts and trails. 

The east side of the lake has been 

designated a State Wildlife Area and is 

managed cooperatively by Reclamation 

and the California Department of Fish 

and Game. 

Visitor Services Plan (VSP) 

The VSP will identify and develop the 

types and levels of recreation support 

services and facilities to be provided 

both commercially and by the 

government at Lake Berryessa. Some of 

the issues to be addressed in the VSP 

include day use needs, long-term and 

short-term recreational vehicle and 

trailer sites, retention or elimination of 

exclusive long-term trailer sites as 

presently operated, campground 

development, marina development, 

consolidation or expansion of existing 

commercial operations, new services 

development and construction, 

retention or removal of existing 

facilities, food and beverage service 

needs, overnight lodging facilities, and 

support for marine-based activities such 

as fishing (individual and tournament), 

swimming, water skiing, etc. 

Additional Information 

Additional information is available at 

the Web site: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ 

berryessa. 

A Notice of Availability of the Draft 

EIS was published in the Federal 

Register on October 31, 2003 (68 FR 

62097). Notices to extend the comment 

period were published on February 13, 

2004 (69 FR 7261) and on May 4, 2004 

(69 FR 24668). The last extension of the 

comment period ended on April 22, 

2004. The Final EIS contains responses 

to all comments received and reflects 

comments and any additional 

information received during the review 

period. 

Reclamation’s practice is to make any 

communication related to proposed 

projects, including names and home 

addresses, available for public review. 

Individual respondents may request that 

we withhold their home address from 

public disclosure, which will be 

honored to the extent allowable by law. 

There may be circumstances in which a 

respondent’s identity may also be 

withheld from public disclosure, as 

allowable by law. If you wish to have 

your name and/or address withheld, 

you must state this prominently at the 

beginning of your communication. All 

submissions from organizations or 

businesses, and from individuals 

identifying themselves as 

representatives or officials of 

organizations or businesses, will be 

made available for public disclosure in 

their entirety. 

Dated: September 30, 2005. 

Alan R. Candlish, 

Acting Regional Director, Mid-Pacific Region. 

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