Notice2021-13351
Notice of Public Meetings of the California Desert District Advisory Council
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Published
June 24, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentLand Management Bureau
Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert District Desert Advisory Council (DAC) will meet as follows.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 119 (Thursday, June 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 33347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13351]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
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Notice of Public Meetings of the California Desert District
Advisory Council
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert District
Desert Advisory Council (DAC) will meet as follows.
DATES: The DAC will hold a virtual business meeting on Saturday, August
7, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public comments will be accepted at
3:15 p.m.
The DAC will conduct a field tour on Friday, October 1, 2021, from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a business meeting on Saturday, October
2, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with public comments accepted at
3:15 p.m.
The DAC will conduct a field tour on Friday, February 11, 2022,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a business meeting on Saturday,
February 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with public comments
accepted at 3:15 p.m.
If Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines preclude
on-site meetings, the previously referenced field tour days will be
cancelled, and the October 2, 2021, and February 12, 2022, business
meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, both from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The August 7 meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The
meeting link and participation instructions will be made available to
the public via news media, social media, the BLM California website
<a href="https://go.usa.gov/xH8Cw">https://go.usa.gov/xH8Cw</a>, and through personal contact 2 weeks prior to
the meeting. The October 1 field tour will include visits to public
land sites managed by the El Centro Field Office and the October 2
business meeting will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, located at
503 E Danenberg Drive in El Centro, CA 92243. The February 11, 2022,
field tour will include visits to public land sites managed by the
Barstow Field Office and the February 12 business meeting will be held
at the Hampton Inn and Suites, located at 2710 Lenwood Road, in
Barstow, CA 92311.
Written comments pertaining to any of the above meetings can be
sent to the BLM California Desert District Office, 1201 Bird Center
Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Attention: Michelle Van Der Linden/DAC
meeting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Affairs Officer Michelle Van
Der Linden, telephone: (951) 697-5217; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#177a6176797372657b7e7973727957757b7a39707861"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dcb1aabdb2b8b9aeb0b5b2b8b9b29cbeb0b1f2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>.
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call
the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at (800) 877-8339 to contact Ms. Van
Der Linden during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message. You will receive a reply
during normal business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DAC advises the Secretary of the
Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management
issues associated with public land management on BLM-managed public
lands in southern California. Topics for these meetings are as follows:
On August 7, 2021, the council will receive updates on Desert Renewable
Energy Conservation Plan implementation, updates on the desert tortoise
and public land filming permits, a recap of the off-highway vehicle
season, and overviews from the District and Field offices as well as
from fire and fuels operations. On October 1, 2021, the council will
tour public land sites managed by the El Centro Field Office and on
October 2, 2021, the council will receive updates and discuss special
recreation permits, burro gathers, the Devils Canyon seasonal access,
and Desert Spring Study. The members will also receive overviews from
the District and Field offices as well as from fire and fuels
operations. On February 11, 2022, the council will tour public land
sites managed by the Barstow Field Office and on February 12, 2022, the
council will receive updates and discuss renewable energy projects,
mining projects, monument planning, and law enforcement coordination.
The members will also receive overviews from the District and Field
offices as well as from fire and fuels operations, and followed by an
off-highway vehicle update.
All meetings are open to the public. Each formal council meeting
will have time allocated for public comments. Depending on the number
of persons wishing to speak and the time available, the amount of time
for oral comments may be limited. Written public comments may be sent
to the BLM California Desert District Office listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice. All comments received will be provided to the
DAC.
Public Disclosure of Comments: Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you can ask in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Members of the public are welcome on field tours but must provide
their own transportation and meals. Individuals who plan to attend and
need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation and other
reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT). Meetings and field tours will follow current CDC
COVID-19 guidance regarding social distancing and wearing of masks.
Detailed meeting minutes for the DAC meetings will be maintained by
the BLM California Desert District Office. Minutes will also be posted
to the BLM California DAC web page.
(Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4-2)
Erica St. Michel,
Deputy State Director, Communications.
[FR Doc. 2021-13351 Filed 6-23-21; 8:45 am]
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