[Federal Register: October 7, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 194)] [Notices] [Page 54637] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07oc99-72] [[Page 54637]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO-260-09-1060-00-24 1A] Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, free-roaming horses and burros on the Nation's public lands. DATES: The advisory board will meet Monday, November 1, 1999, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, and on Tuesday, November 2, 1999, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon local time. Submit written comments pertaining to the advisory board meeting no later than close of business November 9, 1999. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Board will meet at the Reno Hilton, 2500 East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, 89595. Send written comments pertaining to the advisory board meeting to Bureau of Land Management, National Wild Horse and Burro Program, WO- 260, Attention Ramona Delorme, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Reno, Nevada 89502-7147. See SUPPLEMENTAY INFORMATION section for electronic access and filing address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Nordin, Wild Horse and Burro Public Outreach Specialist, (775) 861-6583. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may reach Ms. Nordin at any time by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877- 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Meeting Under the authority of 43 CFR part 1784, the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board advises the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of the BLM, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Chief, Forest Service, on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, free- roaming horses and burros on the Nation's public lands. The tentative agenda for the meeting is: Monday November 1, 1999 Old Business: --Approval of August, 1999 minutes; --Draft Advisory Board Report to Congress; --Strategic plan amendment update; --Scenarios for attaining AMLs (appropriate management levels); --Prioritize HMAs/Establish/Attain AMLs; --Public comment. Tuesday, November 2, 1999 Old Business: --Status of Palomino Valley Center; --Broad Policy Statements/Recommendations; --Gelding; --Report on Herd Areas; --Update on Marietta Burro Range; New Business: --Forest Service report; --Agenda for February, 2000 Meeting; --Adjournment. The meeting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. An individual with a disability who will need an auxiliary aid or service to participate in the meeting, such as interpreting service, assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format, must notify the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT two weeks before the scheduled meeting date. Although the BLM will attempt to meet a request received after that date, the requested auxiliary aid or service may not be available because of insufficient time to arrange it. The Federal advisory committee management regulations (41 CFR 101- 6.1015(b)), require BLM to publish in the Federal Register notice of a meeting 15 days prior to the meeting date. II. Public Comment Procedures Members of the public may make oral statements to the advisory board on November 1, 1999, at the appropriate point in the agenda. This is anticipated to occur at 3:45 p.m. local time. Persons wishing to make statements should register with the BLM by noon on November 1, 1999, at the meeting location. Depending on the number of speakers, the advisory board may limit the length of presentations. At previous meetings, presentations have been limited to three minutes in length. Speakers should address specific wild horse and burro-related topics listed on the agenda. Speakers must submit a written copy of their statement to the address listed in the ADDRESSES section or bring a written copy to the meeting. Participation in the advisory board meeting is not a prerequisite for submittal of written comments. The BLM invites written comments from all interested parties. Your written comments should be specific and explain the reason for any recommendation. The BLM appreciates any and all comments, but those most useful and likely to influence decisions on management and protection of wild horses and burros are those that are either supported by quantitative information or studies or those that include citations to and analysis of applicable laws and regulations. Except for comments provided in electronic format, speakers should submit two copies of their written comments where feasible. The BLM will not necessarily consider comments received after the time indicated under the DATES section or at locations other than that listed in the ADDRESSES section. In the event there is a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for a copy of your comments, we intend to make them available in their entirety, including your name and address (or your e-mail address if you file electronically). However, if your do not want us to release your name and address (or e-mail address) in response to a FOIA request, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. We will honor your wish to the extent allowed by law. BLM will release all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, in their entirety, including names and addresses (or e-mail addresses). Electronic Access and Filing Address Speakers may transmit comments electronically via the Internet to: Janet__Nordin@blm.gov. Please include the identifier ``WH&B'' in the subject of your message and your name and address in the body of your message. Dated: October 1, 1999. Tom Walker, Deputy Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning. [FR Doc. 99-26128 Filed 10-6-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-M