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[FR Doc No: 94-9217]


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[Federal Register: April 18, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[UT-060-04-4320-03]

 

Notice of Intent for Plan Amendment

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Intent--Proposal for Plan Amendment for the Grand 
Resource Area Resource Management Plan, Grand and San Juan Counties, 
Utah.

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SUMMARY: This notice of intent is to advise the public that the Bureau 
of Land Management (BLM) proposes to amend the Grand Resource 
Management Plan. The existing Management Actions for wildlife habitat 
requirements, livestock requirements, critical watersheds, and 
recreation are proposed to be amended. The BLM is proposing to amend 
the 1985 Grand Resource Management Plan which involves portions of 
Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah. The issues to be analyzed include 
the following:
    (1) Wildlife Habitat Requirements/Livestock Requirements/Critical 
Watersheds/Recreation on the Bogart, Cisco, Cottonwood, Diamond, Main 
Canyon, Arths Pasture, North Sand Flats, and South Sand Flats 
Allotments--reallocate livestock animal unit months (AUMs) for use by 
deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope to improve watershed conditions and 
increase recreation opportunities.
    (2) Livestock Requirements--allow for additional flexibility in 
modifying grazing seasons on individual allotments.
    Ten Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) are involved in the proposal. 
These WSAs are managed under the BLM's Interim Management Policy (IMP) 
for Lands Under Wilderness Review (1979, revised 1983). The WSAs 
involved are Desolation Canyon (UT-060-068A), Westwater (UT-060-118), 
Black Ridge Canyon West (UT-060-116/117), Behind the Rocks (UT-060-
140A), Negro Bill Canyon (UT-060-138), Mill Creek Canyon (UT-060-139A), 
Flume Canyon (UT-060-1000B), Spruce Canyon (UT-060-100C1), Coal Canyon 
(UT-060-100C2), and Floy Canyon (UT-060-068B).

DATES: Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments on this 
proposed amendment and the issues to be addressed. BLM will accept 
comments on the proposal and issues listed herein to the address listed 
below until May 18, 1994. An additional public protest period will be 
provided upon completion of the proposed amendment for Environmental 
Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Brad Palmer, Grand Resource Area 
Manager, Grand Resource Area, Bureau of Land Management, 885 South Sand 
Flats Road, Moab, Utah 84532, telephone: (801) 259-8193.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brad Palmer, Grand Resource Area Manager, Grand Resource Area, (801) 
259-8193.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Existing planning documents and information 
are available at the Grand Resource Area, 885 South Sand Flats Road, 
Moab, Utah 84532, telephone: (801) 259-8193.
James M. Parker,
State Director.
[FR Doc. 94-9217 Filed 4-15-94; 8:45 am]
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