Notices. Notice of Filing of Plats of Surveys

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BILLING CODE 4310-$$-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ID-957-1420-BJ] Idaho: Filing of Plats of Survey AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Filing of Plats of Surveys. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)has officially filed the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho, effective 9 a.m., on the dates specified. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley G. French, Bureau of Land Management, 1387 South Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho, 83709-1657,

(208)373-3981. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These surveys were executed at the request of the BLM to meet their administrative needs. The lands surveyed are: The plat representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the First Standard Parallel South (north boundary) and a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of sections 2, 4, and 5, T. 7 S., R. 24 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho Group Number 1230, was accepted October 23, 2007. The plat representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the Second Standard Parallel South (north boundary), and a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of section 2, T. 13 S., R. 25 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho Group Number 1235, was accepted December 5, 2007. This survey was executed at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to meet certain administrative and management purposes. The lands surveyed are: The supplemental plat prepared to show new lots in sections 33, 34, 35, and 36, T. 3 S., R. 35 E., Boise Meridian, Idaho, was accepted on December 7, 2007. The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho, 30 days from the date of publication in the **Federal Register** . This survey was executed at the request of the Bureau of Land Management to meet their administrative needs. The plat representing the dependent resurvey of portions of the east boundary, the subdivisional lines, and the 1915-1917 left bank meanders of the Snake River, Mineral Survey Number 2693, and the subdivision of section 12, a metes-and-bounds survey of lots 17 and 18, section 12, and the survey of 2004-2007 meanders of an island in the Snake River, designated as lot 16, section 12, T. 9 S., R. 15 E., of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, Group Number 1199, was accepted on December 7, 2007. Jeff Lee, Acting Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Idaho. [FR Doc. E8-818 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GG-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-952-08-1420-BJ, 14x1109] Filing of Plats of Survey; Nevada AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and interested State and local government officials of the filing of Plats of Survey in Nevada. EFFECTIVE DATES: Filing is effective at 10 a.m. on the dates indicated below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David D. Morlan, Chief, Branch of Geographic Sciences, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., P.O. Box 12000, Reno, NV 89520, 775-861-6541. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on October 30, 2007: The plat, representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of section 8 and a metes-and-bounds survey of the centerline of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 93, through section 9 and a portion of section 8, Township 7 South, Range 61 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, executed under Group No. 851, was accepted October 29, 2007. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management. 2. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on December 13, 2007. The plat, representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the south boundary, a portion of the subdivisional lines and a portion of the subdivision-of-section lines of section 32, the subdivision of section 30, and the metes-and-bounds surveys of Parcels D and E in section 32, Township 15 North, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, executed under Group No. 817, was accepted December 11, 2007. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 3. The above-listed surveys are now the basic record for describing the lands for all authorized purposes. These surveys have been placed in the open files in the BLM Nevada State Office and are available to the public as a matter of information. Copies of the surveys and related field notes may be furnished to the public upon payment of the appropriate fees. Dated: January 9, 2008. David D. Morlan, Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Nevada. [FR Doc. E8-735 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [MT-926-08-1910-BJ-5REJ] Montana: Filing of Plat of Survey AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Montana State Office, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Filing of Plat of Survey. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Montana State Office, Billings, Montana,

(30)days from the date of publication in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Montoya, Cadastral Surveyor, Branch of Cadastral Survey, Bureau of Land Management, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101-4669, telephone

(406)896-5124 or

(406)896-5009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This survey was executed at the request of the Fort Peck Agency, through the Rocky Mountain Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was necessary to determine Trust and Tribal land. The lands we surveyed are: Principal Meridian, Montana T. 26 N., R. 44 E. The plat, in one sheet, representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines, the adjusted original meanders of the left bank of the Missouri River, downstream, through sections 10, 15, and 16, and a portion of the subdivision of sections 15 and 16, and subdivision of section 15, and the survey of portions of the meanders of the present left and right banks of the Missouri River, downstream, through sections 10, 15, and 16, the meanders of the former left bank of a relicted channel of the Missouri River, downstream, through sections 10 and 15, the medial line of a relicted channel of the Missouri River, certain division of accretion lines, and Tract 37, Township 26 North, Range 44 East, Principal Meridian, Montana, was accepted December 7, 2007. We will place a copy of the plat, in one sheet, and related field notes we described in the open files. They will be available to the public as a matter of information. If BLM receives a protest against this survey, as shown on this plat, in one sheet, prior to the date of the official filing, we will stay the filing pending our consideration of the protest. We will not officially file this plat, in one sheet, until the day after we have accepted or dismissed all protests and they have become final, including decisions or appeals. Dated: January 10, 2008. Michael T. Birtles, Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Division of Resources. [FR Doc. E8-757 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-060-5870-EU; N-79242; 8-08807; TAS: 14X5260] Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Modified Competitive Sale of Public Land in Lander County, NV AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action. SUMMARY: A parcel of public land of approximately 409.34 acres in Lander County, Nevada is being considered for sale under the provisions of section 203 of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), at no less than the appraised fair market value. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed sale of the lands until March 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to the BLM Field Manager, Battle Mountain Field Office, 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chuck Lahr,

(775)635-4000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following described public land in Lander County, Nevada, is being considered for sale under the authority of section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, (43 U.S.C. 1713): Mount Diablo Meridian T. 25 N., R. 42 E., sec. 1, lots 7 and 8, SW 1/4 , sec. 12, NW 1/4 . Containing 409.34 acres, more or less. The 1986 BLM Shoshone-Eureka Resource Management Plan identifies this parcel of public land as suitable for disposal. The sale will be subject to the provisions of FLPMA and applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, and will contain the reservation to the United States of 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). Conveyance of the identified public land will be subject to valid existing rights and encumbrances of record, including but not limited to, rights-of-way for roads and public utilities. Conveyance of any mineral interests pursuant to section 209 of the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1719) will be analyzed during processing of the proposed sale. On January 17, 2008, the above-described land will be segregated from appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, except the sale provisions of the FLPMA. Upon publication of this Notice of Realty Action and until completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public land, except applications for the amendment of previously filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The segregative effect will terminate upon issuance of a patent, publication in the **Federal Register** of a termination of the segregation, or on January 19, 2010 unless extended by the BLM Nevada State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1-2(d) prior to the termination date. For a period until March 3, 2008, interested parties and the general public may submit in writing any comments concerning the land being considered for sale, including notification of any encumbrances or other claims relating to the identified land to Field Manager, BLM Battle Mountain Field Office, at the above address. In order to ensure consideration in the environmental analysis of the proposed sale, comments must be in writing and postmarked or delivered within 45 days of the initial date of publication of this Notice. Only written comments submitted by postal service or overnight mail to the Field Manager, BLM Battle Mountain Field Office will be considered properly filed. Facsimiles, telephone calls, and electronic mails are unacceptable means of notification. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail 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 us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. If you wish to have your name or address withheld from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. Any determination by the BLM to release or withhold the names and/or addresses of those who comment will be made on a case-by-case basis. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. The BLM will make available for public review, in their entirety, all comments submitted by businesses or organizations, including comments by individuals in their capacity as an official or representative of a business or organization. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the BLM Nevada State Director who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, this realty action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior. (Authority: 43 CFR 2711.1-2) Dated: January 10, 2008. Gerald M. Smith, BLM Battle Mountain Field Manager. [FR Doc. E8-817 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-030-1430-ES; N-80636; 8-08807; TAS:14X1109] Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Land in Washoe County, NV AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action. SUMMARY: Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act request for lease and subsequent conveyance of approximately 23 acres of public land in Washoe County, Nevada. Washoe County proposes to use the land for a justice court complex. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or classification of the land until March 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to the BLM Field Manager, Carson City Field Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo Ann Hufnagle,

(775)885-6000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 7 of the Taylor Grazing Act, (43 U.S.C. 315f), and Executive Order No. 6910, the following described public land in Washoe County, Nevada, has been examined and found suitable for classification for lease and subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended, (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ): Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 20 N., R. 20 E., Sec. 21, lot 5; Sec. 28, lot 32 (northerly portion). The area described contains 23 acres, more or less. Note: This description and acreage may be modified prior to lease or conveyance upon final approval of an official plat of survey which will involve amended lotting of a portion of the public land. A map depicting the public land is available for review at the Carson City Field Office. In accordance with the R&PP Act, Washoe County has filed an R&PP application to develop the above described land as a justice court complex. Additional detailed information pertaining to this application, including a plan of development, is available for review in the BLM Carson City Field Office. The land is not needed for Federal purposes. The lease or conveyance is consistent with the Carson City Consolidated Resource Management Plan

(2001)and would be in the public interest. The land was previously withdrawn from surface entry and mining, but not from sales, exchanges or recreation and public purposes, by Public Land Order No. 7491. Upon publication of this Notice of Realty Action and until completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public land, except applications for the amendment of previously filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations for the amendment to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The lease/conveyance, when issued, will be subject to the provisions of the R&PP 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; and will be subject to: 1. Valid existing rights; 2. Those rights for telephone/communication line purposes granted to Nevada Bell, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way Nev-044106 under the Act of March 4, 1911 (36 Stat. 1253, 43 U.S.C. 961); 3. Those rights for highway purposes granted to Nevada Department of Transportation, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way Nev-047623 under the Act of August 27, 1958 (72 Stat. 916, 23 U.S.C. 317(A)); 4. Those rights for electric line purposes granted to Sierra Pacific Power Company, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way Nev-058664, under the Act of March 4, 1911 (36 Stat. 1253, 43 U.S.C. 961); 5. Those rights for gas pipeline purposes granted to Sierra Pacific Power Company, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-46826 under the Act of February 25, 1920 (41 Stat. 0437, 30 U.S.C. 185, sec. 28); 6. Those rights for water facilities granted to Truckee Meadows Water Authority, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-61317 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 7. Those rights for cable television facilities granted to Falcon Cable Systems, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-51490 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 8. Those rights for road and utility purposes granted to the City of Sparks, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-77216 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761). Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of the land for justice court complex purposes. Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, whether the use will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. Interested parties may submit comments regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision to lease/convey under the R&PP Act, or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land for R&PP use. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail 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 us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Only written comments submitted by postal service or overnight mail to the Field Manager, BLM Carson City Field Office, will be considered properly filed. Electronic mail, facsimile, or telephone comments will not be considered properly filed. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the BLM Nevada State Director, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the classification of the land described in this notice will become effective on March 17, 2008. The land will not be available for lease/conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5) Dated: January 9, 2008. Don Hicks, Carson City Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. E8-754 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-030-1430-ES; N-57063; 8-08807; TAS:14X1109] Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Land in Washoe County, NV AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action. SUMMARY: Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act request for lease and subsequent conveyance of approximately 265 acres of public land in Washoe County, Nevada. The City of Sparks proposes to use the land for a regional park. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or classification of the land until March 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to the BLM Field Manager, Carson City Field Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo Ann Hufnagle,

(775)885-6000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 7 of the Taylor Grazing Act, (43 U.S.C. 315f), and Executive Order No. 6910, the following described public land in Washoe County, Nevada, has been examined and found suitable for classification for lease and subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended, (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ): Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 20 N., R. 20 E., Sec. 28, lots 15-16, 21-24, 26, 29, 31-32 (southerly portion), 36-37, SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , and SE 1/4 . The area described contains 265 acres, more or less. Note: This description and acreage may be modified prior to lease or conveyance upon final approval of an official plat of survey which will involve amended lotting of a portion of the public land. A map depicting the public land is available for review at the Carson City Field Office. In accordance with the R&PP Act, the City of Sparks has filed an R&PP application to develop the above described land as a regional park. Additional detailed information pertaining to this application, including a plan of development, is available for review in the BLM Carson City Field Office. The land is not needed for Federal purposes. The lease or conveyance is consistent with the Carson City Consolidated Resource Management Plan

(2001)and would be in the public interest. The land was previously withdrawn from surface entry and mining, but not from sales, exchanges or recreation and public purposes, by Public Land Order No. 7491. Upon publication of this Notice of Realty Action and until completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public land, except applications for the amendment of previously filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations for the amendment to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The lease/conveyance, when issued, will be subject to the provisions of the R&PP 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; and will be subject to: 1. Valid existing rights; 2. Those rights for telephone/communication line purposes granted to Nevada Bell, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way Nev-044106 under the Act of March 4, 1911 (36 Stat. 1253, 43 U.S.C. 961); 3. Those rights for highway purposes granted to Nevada Department of Transportation, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way Nev-047623 under the Act of August 27, 1958 (72 Stat. 916, 23 U.S.C. 317(A)); 4. Those rights for electric line purposes granted to Sierra Pacific Power Company, and its successors or assigns, by Rights-of-Way Nev-058664, Nev-061608, Nev-061913, and Nev-066906 under the Act of March 4, 1911 (36 Stat. 1253, 43 U.S.C. 961); 5. Those rights for gas pipeline purposes granted to Southwest Gas Corporation, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way Nev-058689 under the Act of February 25, 1920 (41 Stat. 0437, 30 U.S.C. 185, sec. 28); 6. Those rights for electric line purposes granted to Sierra Pacific Power Company, and its successors or assigns, by Rights-of-Way CC-025152, N-30813, and N-57069 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 7. Those rights for gas pipeline purposes granted to Paiute Pipeline/Southwest Gas Corporation, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-24960 under the Act of February 25, 1920 (41 Stat. 0437, 30 U.S.C. 185, sec. 28); 8. Those rights for gas pipeline purposes granted to Sierra Pacific Power Company, and its successors or assigns, by Rights-of-Way N-46826 and N-48540 under the Act of February 25, 1920 (41 Stat. 0437, 30 U.S.C. 185, sec. 28); 9. Those rights for road and utility purposes granted to Rocky Ridge Homeowners Association, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-48126 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 10. Those rights for telephone/communication line purposes granted to Nevada Bell, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-49737 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 11. Those rights for water facilities granted to Truckee Meadows Water Authority, and its successors or assigns, by Rights-of-Way N-49752 and N-61317 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 12. Those rights for cable television facilities granted to Falcon Cable Systems, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-51490 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 13. Those rights for road and utility purposes granted to the City of Sparks, and its successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-77216 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 14. Those rights for access road purposes granted to George G. Boyce, and his successors or assigns, by Right-of-Way N-78415 under the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761). Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of the land for regional park purposes. Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, whether the use will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. Interested parties may submit comments regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision to lease/convey under the R&PP Act, or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land for R&PP use. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail 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 us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Only written comments submitted by postal service or overnight mail to the Field Manager, BLM Carson City Field Office, will be considered properly filed. Electronic mail, facsimile, or telephone comments will not be considered properly filed. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the BLM Nevada State Director, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the classification of the land described in this notice will become effective on March 17, 2008. The land will not be available for lease/conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5) Dated: January 9, 2008. Don Hicks, Carson City Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. E8-756 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [OR-027-1020-PI-020H; HAG-08-0041] Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Steens Mountain Advisory Council AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice: Solicitation of Applications. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management is requesting public applications to fill four expired terms on the Steens Mountain Advisory Council. Applications will be accepted for a person who is a local environmental representative, a person who is a grazing permittee in the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area, a person with expertise and interest in wild horse management, and a person who is a member of the dispersed recreation community on the Steens Mountain. DATES: Send all applications to the address listed below no later than February 19, 2008. ADDRESSES: Applicants can obtain application forms from Kevin Thissell, Temporary Steens Mountain Advisory Council Coordinator, Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 West, Hines, Oregon 97738,

(541)573-4541, or *Kevin_Thissell@blm. gov.* Send all application materials to this address prior to the closing date listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Steens Mountain Advisory Council advises the Bureau of Land Management on the management of the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area as described in Public Law 106-399. Each member will be a person who, as a result of training and experience, has knowledge or special expertise that qualifies him or her to provide advice from the categories of interest identified above. These positions will be for the full term of 3 years, expiring in October of 2011. The Steens Mountain Advisory Council members serve without monetary compensation, but are reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses at current rates for government employees. The Steens Mountain Advisory Council meets only at the call of the Designated Federal Official, but not less than once per year. The following must accompany all applications: A completed background information application form; letters of reference from the constituency to be represented; and any other information that details the applicant's qualifications. The letter of application should specify the category the applicant would like to represent. Application forms and letters of reference will be reviewed by the County Court of Harney County and the Bureau of Land Management. The Bureau of Land Management will then forward recommended nominations to the Secretary of the Interior, who has responsibility for making the appointments. Dated: January 11, 2008. Dana R. Shuford, District Manager. [FR Doc. 08-174 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am]

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