[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 19, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 58843-58856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29305]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

43 CFR Part 1300, 1600, 1780, 1810, 1860, 1880, 2090, 2200, 2300, 
2360, 2400, 2520, 2610, 2640, 2650, 2710, 2720, 2740, 2800, 2810, 
2880, 2910, 2920, 3000, 3100, 3130, 3150, 3160, 3200, 3250, 3260, 
3420, 3460, 3480, 3500, 3590, 3600, 3800, 3830, 4100, 4200, 4300, 
4700, 5400, 8200, 8340, 8360, 8560, 9210

[WO-420-1430-00-24 1A]
RIN 1004-AC73


Definitions

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would add a new part to the regulations of 
the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This new part would contain 
definitions of terms common to many or all programs and regulations of 
BLM. The rule also would remove from other parts of the BLM regulations 
those definitions proposed to appear in the new part, except for those 
of terms with meanings peculiar to particular BLM regulations or 
programs. The rule is needed to remove unnecessary duplication among 
BLM regulations.

DATES: You should submit your comments by January 21, 1997. BLM

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will not necessarily consider comments postmarked, hand-delivered, or 
received by electronic mail after the above date in the decisionmaking 
process on the final rule.

ADDRESSES: You should mail comments to Director (420), Bureau of Land 
Management, Room 401 LS, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240. You 
may deliver comments to this address in person as well. You may also 
comment via the Internet to [email protected]. Please include 
``attn: AC73'' and your name and return address in your Internet 
message. If you do not receive a confirmation from the system that we 
have received your internet message, contact us directly at (202) 452-
5030. Comments will be available for public review at the above address 
during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.), Monday through 
Friday, except holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Bruno at (202) 452- 0352, or 
Annetta Cheek at (202) 452-5099.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Comment Procedures
II. Background
III. Proposed Rule
IV. Procedural Matters

I. Public Comment Procedures

    Written comments on the proposed rule should be specific, should be 
confined to issues pertinent to the proposed rule, and should explain 
the reason for any recommended change. Where possible, you should 
reference the specific section or paragraph of the proposal that the 
comment is addressing. BLM will not necessarily consider or include in 
the Administrative Record for the final rule comments that are 
postmarked, hand-delivered, or transmitted by electronic mail after the 
close of the comment period (see ``DATES'') or comments delivered to an 
address other than those listed above (see ``ADDRESSES'').

II. Background

    BLM regulations are divided into ``parts'' and ``subparts,'' 
generally by program subject matter. For example, you will find 
regulations on grazing in the public lands States outside Alaska in 
part 4100, geothermal leasing and operations in parts 3200-3280, and 
rights-of-way issued under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (FLPMA) in part 2800. Most of these 
individual ``program regulations'' parts have Definitions sections, 
traditionally numbered Sec. xxxx.0-5. These sections define terms 
pertinent to the specific activity or land use covered in the program 
regulations. In many cases, they also define terms common to many or 
all BLM programs, which leads to a large amount of duplication.
    This proposed rule is intended to relieve some of this duplication.
    BLM definitions are derived from a variety of sources: statutory 
definitions, BLM and other agency usages, industry and interest group 
terminology and standards, and so forth. The same term may be defined 
differently in different contexts, depending on its statutory or other 
origin. Terms with such varying usages do not lend themselves to being 
included in a central glossary without multiple or multi-part 
definitions properly cross-referenced.
    Depending on public support and acceptance of this proposed rule, 
BLM may propose a subsequent rule adding more definitions to the 
central definition section in the new part 1300 being proposed today 
(and removing them from program regulations), or perhaps all terms will 
be defined in this central glossary. BLM specifically requests public 
comments on whether this is a useful and appropriate approach. We also 
would like to receive suggestions as to other terms that should be 
included in the glossary in part 1300, or as to specific terms included 
in the glossary in this rule that should remain in program regulation 
definition sections and not be included in the central glossary.

III. Proposed Rule

    The proposed rule would have four functions: (1) It would add a 
central glossary of terms in new part 1300; (2) with a few exceptions 
if usage requires, it would remove the centralized definitions from the 
various program regulation definition sections; (3) it would reorganize 
most of the definition sections of the program regulations by 
reordering the remaining definitions in alphabetical order; and (4) it 
would correct cross-references that would be affected by this proposed 
rule throughout Chapter II of Title 43 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    One result of this rule would be that some of the definitions of 
terms pertinent to your particular land use or activity will be located 
in part 1300 and others in the specific program regulation definition 
section. To mitigate any inconvenience this may cause, BLM field 
offices will be happy to provide photocopies of the program regulations 
pertaining to your interest, which is our current practice, plus the 
central glossary in part 1300.
    In the following paragraphs, we will summarize the effect of this 
rule on the various program regulations.

Section-by-Section Description

Part 1300--Definitions

    The following terms would be defined in the new Sec. 1.5: Activity 
plan, actual costs, anniversary date, applicant, appraisal, authorized 
officer, bid, BLM or Bureau, business day, casual use, closed area, 
conveyance (document), Department, Director, land use plan, lease, 
legal description, lessee, lessor, license, licensee, mineral leasing 
laws, mining laws, multiple use, National Forest System lands, patent, 
permit, permittee, public domain lands, reclamation, Secretary, timber, 
and trespass.
    BLM's inclusion of several of these terms in the new part 1300 
requires a little more explanation here.
    The definition of ``reclamation'' is in two parts, reflecting its 
usage in the context of irrigation and farming, and in the context of 
surface- or resource- disturbing activities requiring repair of land or 
resources.
    As indicated in the rule language to be contained in part 1300, 
some of the common definitions provided are also contained in specific 
program regulations. Where such definitions are contained in specific 
program regulations, the definitions contained in the specific program 
regulations will govern.
    For example, the terms ``casual use,'' ``Department,'' and 
``licensee'' are included in part 1300 but have separate definitions in 
the mining regulations on Surface Management (subpart 3809), in the 
withdrawal regulations (part 2300), and in the rights-of-way 
regulations on Tramroads and Logging Roads (part 2810), respectively. 
Variations in usage and meaning require that these separate definitions 
remain in these program regulations. This is also true of the term 
``lease,'' which is defined in part 1300 to indicate that a lease 
conveys an interest in land. The program definition of ``grazing 
lease'' at 43 CFR 4100.0-5 is unaffected by the definition of ``lease'' 
in part 1300 and nothing in this proposed rule is intended to disturb 
the principle that a grazing lease conveys no interest in lands.
    The term ``authorized officer'' would be defined in the central 
glossary. However, BLM expects that its use may be phased out as our 
regulations are simplified. In the future, the simple term ``BLM'' may 
be substituted for the vaguer ``authorized officer'' throughout our 
regulations. We specifically request public comment on whether this is 
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good idea. The proposed central glossary includes no definitions of 
``willful'' or ``nonwillful'' trespass. We also invite comments as to 
whether definitions of such terms would be helpful in part 1300. 
Definitions of ``willful'' and ``nonwillful'' currently appear in 
various forms in Secs. 2800.0-5(v)-(w), 3160.0-5(e), and 5400.0-5.
    The definitions of ``business day'' and ``National Forest System 
lands'' in proposed part 1300 are new and do not appear elsewhere in 43 
CFR Chapter II.

Correlative Changes in 43 CFR Chapter II

    Because proposed new part 1300 includes definitions drawn from many 
program regulations in Chapter II, this proposed rule needs to include 
amendments conforming the existing regulations to the new arrangement 
contemplated in this rule. These amendments mainly consist of 
corrections of cross-references and removals of program regulation 
definitions that would be superseded by those in part 1300.
    In some instances, however, existing definitions included 
regulatory material that should not have been included in those 
definitions. An example is the definition of ``reclamation,'' which 
appears in subpart 3802. In this situation, the regulatory material 
would be moved in this proposed rule from the definition to the program 
regulations.
    In other instances, establishing a definition intended to apply to 
all program regulations necessitated a change in terminology in one 
particular program regulation because of a variation in usage in that 
program. An example is the definition of ``permittee'' in part 3600. In 
this part, ``permittee'' refers to someone who has purchased a material 
sales contract, as well as to the holder of a free-use permit. To deal 
with this kind of anomaly, this rule proposes to amend the regulations 
to refer to the person or entity buying or holding a contract to 
purchase mineral materials on the public lands as a ``purchaser,'' and 
to the holder of a free-use permit as a ``permittee.''
    A further organizational change that BLM proposes in this rule is 
the removal of the lettered paragraph designations from the program 
regulation definition sections. The definitions remaining in the 
program regulations, as well as the central glossary in part 1300, 
would be ordered alphabetically without paragraph designations.
    In proposing these kinds of changes, BLM does not intend any 
substantive changes. In some instances, the proposed rule includes 
grammatical corrections, stylistic changes to reflect the style known 
as ``Plain English,''--for example, in some instances ``shall'' is 
proposed to be replaced by ``must''--and changes in common usage--for 
example, in some cases, ``authorized officer'' has been replaced by 
``BLM,'' a usage change that is gradually being incorporated in BLM's 
regulations. None of these changes is meant to be substantive, but you 
are welcome to comment on such changes if you find them troublesome.

Part 1600--Planning, Programming, Budgeting

    The definition of ``multiple use'' would be removed from the 
planning regulations. The term is used in many of BLM's land use 
regulations.
    Section 1610.2(j) would be amended only to change the way a cross-
reference is described.

Part 1780--Cooperative Relations

    The advisory committee regulations in subpart 1784 would be amended 
by removing the definitions of ``Secretary'' and ``Director,'' which 
appear in this proposed rule in part 1300.

Part 1810--Introduction and General Guidance

    Section 1810.1 on ``Rules of construction; words and phrases'' 
would be amended by removing paragraph (f), which construes the terms 
``officer'' and ``authorized officer.''

Part 1860--Conveyances, Disclaimers and Correction Documents

    This proposed rule would remove the definition of ``authorized 
officer'' from section 1864.0-5, which contains the definitions for the 
regulations on recordable disclaimers of interest in land, and from 
section 1865.0-5, which contains the definitions for the regulations on 
correction of conveyancing documents.

Part 1880--Financial Assistance, Local Governments

    The payments in lieu of taxes regulations in subpart 1881 would be 
amended by removing the definition of ``authorized officer.'' The 
regulations on mineral development impact relief loans in subpart 1882 
would be amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary'' and 
``Director.''

Part 2090--Special Laws and Rules

    The regulations on segregation and opening of lands in subpart 2091 
would be amended by removing the definition of ``authorized officer.''

Part 2200--Exchanges

    The general procedure regulations on exchanges in part 2200 would 
be amended by removing the definitions of ``appraisal or appraisal 
report,'' ``authorized officer,'' and ``Secretary.''

Part 2300--Land Withdrawals

    The general withdrawal regulations in part 2300 would be amended by 
removing the definitions of ``authorized officer,'' ``applicant,'' and 
``legal description.''
    Sections 2310.1-2(c)(4) and 2310.1-3(b)(2) would be amended to 
correct cross-references. Section 2300.0-1 would be amended to make it 
clear that, as provided in the definition of ``applicant'' that is 
being removed in this rule, only Federal departments, agencies, or 
offices may apply for withdrawals of public lands.

Part 2360--National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

    The regulations on the management and protection of the National 
Petroleum Reserve in Alaska would be amended by removing the 
definitions of ``authorized officer'' and ``Secretary.''

Part 2400--Land Classification

    The general land classification regulations in part 2400 would be 
amended by removing the definition of ``multiple use.''

Part 2520--Desert-Land Entries

    The general regulations on desert-land entries would be amended by 
removing the definition of ``reclamation.''

Part 2610--Carey Act Grants

    The general regulations on Carey Act grants would be amended by 
removing the definition of ``reclamation.''

Part 2640--FAA Airport Grants

    The regulations on Federal Aviation Administration airport grants 
would be amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary,'' 
``authorized officer,'' ``applicant,'' and ``conveyance document.''
    The definition of ``applicant'' that would be removed is obsolete 
in part because it refers to a provision of the Code of Federal 
Regulations that no longer exists. However, the provision in the 
definition that only public agencies, as defined in Section 503 of the 
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. 47102(15)), may 
apply for an airport grant must be preserved in BLM's regulations. 
Therefore, Sec. 2640.0-1 would be amended to make it clear that only a 
State, agency of a State, a municipality or other political subdivision 
of a State, a tax-supported

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organization, or an Indian tribe or pueblo may apply for an airport 
grant under part 2640, in accordance with Section 516 of the Airport 
and Airway Improvement Act (49 U.S.C. 47125).

Part 2650--Alaska Native Selections

    The general regulations on Alaska Native selections would be 
amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary,'' ``patent,'' and 
``Director.''

Part 2710--Sales: Federal Land Policy and Management Act

    The general regulations on land sales under FLPMA would be amended 
by removing the definitions of ``Secretary'' and ``authorized 
officer.'' The rule would also amend Sec. 2710.0-8(a) to correct 
grammar and remove an unnecessary cross-reference to the definition of 
public lands in Sec. 2710.0-5--the definition applies, as stated at the 
beginning of Sec. 2710.0-5, whether the cross-reference remains or is 
removed.

Part 2720--Conveyance of Federally-Owned Mineral Interests

    The regulations on the conveyance of Federally-owned mineral 
interests under section 209 of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1719) would be amended 
by removing the definition of ``authorized officer.''

Part 2740--Recreation and Public Purposes Act

    The general regulations on the Recreation and Public Purposes Act 
would be amended by removing the definition of ``authorized officer.''

Part 2800--Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures

    The general regulations on rights-of-way in subpart 2800 would be 
amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary,'' ``authorized 
officer,'' ``applicant,'' ``casual use,'' ``actual costs,'' and 
``trespass.''

Part 2810--Tramroads and Logging Roads

    The regulations on tram and logging roads over O. and C. and Coos 
Bay Revested Lands would be amended by removing the definitions of 
``Bureau,'' ``Timber of the United States'' or ``federal timber'' 
(considered as one term), and ``authorized officer.'' The second of 
these terms--''Timber of the United States'' or ``federal timber''--
would not be defined separately in part 1300 but would be covered by 
the definition of ``timber.''

Part 2880--Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act

    The general regulations on oil and natural gas pipelines and 
related facilities in subpart 2880 would be amended by removing the 
definitions of ``applicant'' and ``authorized officer.''

Part 2910--Leases

    The regulations on airport leases in subpart 2911 would be amended 
by removing the definitions of ``authorized officer'' and 
``applicant.'' A new provision would be added to the beginning of 
Sec. 2911.2-2 to state the applicant qualifications currently contained 
in the definition of ``applicant'' at Sec. 2911.0-5(d).

Part 2920--Leases, Permits and Easements

    The regulations on leases, permits, and easements in part 2920 
would be amended by removing the definitions of ``authorized officer,'' 
``lease,'' ``permit,'' ``land use plan,'' ``applicant,'' and ``casual 
use.''
    The proposed rule would also amend Secs. 2920.1-1(d) and 2920.1-
2(a) to incorporate in the regulation the requirement currently in the 
definition of ``casual use'' that such use be ``noncommercial.''

Part 3000--Minerals Management; General

    The general regulations on minerals management in part 3000 would 
be amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary,'' ``Director,'' 
``authorized officer,'' ``public domain lands,'' ``anniversary date,'' 
and ``Bureau.''

Part 3100--Oil and Gas Leasing

    The general regulations on onshore oil and gas leasing in subpart 
3100 would be amended by removing the definitions of ``lessee'' and 
``bid.'' A reference to ``parties in interest'' would be clarified in 
Sec. 3102.5-1.

Part 3130--Oil and Gas Leasing: National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska

    The general regulations on oil and gas leasing in the National 
Petroleum Reserve, Alaska, in part 3130 would be amended by removing 
the definition of ``Bureau.''

Part 3150--Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration

    The general regulations on onshore oil and gas geophysical 
exploration in subpart 3150 would be amended by removing the definition 
of ``casual use.''

Part 3160--Onshore Oil and Gas Operations

    The general regulations on onshore oil and gas operations in 
subpart 3160 would be amended by removing the definition of ``lessor.'' 
The definition of ``lease'' would be retained in this part even though 
it is also defined in part 1300, because of the significant differences 
in terms between fluid mineral leases and other BLM leases. The 
definition of ``lessee'' would be retained in this part, because of 
special elements that need to be added to the definition of fluid 
mineral ``lessee'' to accommodate the requirements of the Federal Oil 
and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-
185), which amended the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (30 
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).

Part 3200--Geothermal Resources Leasing: General

    The general regulations on geothermal resources leasing in subpart 
3200 would be amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary,'' 
``Director,'' ``authorized officer,'' ``anniversary date,'' ``Bureau,'' 
``lessee,'' and ``public domain lands.''
    The regulations on geothermal resources exploration operations in 
subpart 3209 would be amended by removing the definition of ``casual 
use.'' Also, Sec. 3203.6 would be amended to correct a cross-reference 
to this definition.

Part 3250--Utilization of Geothermal Resources

    The regulations on use of geothermal resources would be amended by 
removing the definitions of ``licensee'' and ``authorized officer'' and 
by correcting cross-references contained in Sec. 3250.0-5.

Part 3260--Geothermal Resources Operations

    The regulations on geothermal resources operations in part 3260 
would be amended by removing the definition of ``casual use.''

Part 3420--Competitive Leasing

    The regulations on competitive coal leasing in part 3420 contain no 
definitions. However, this proposed rule would amend Sec. 3427.0-7 to 
remove an inaccurate cross-reference.

Part 3460--Environment

    The regulations on determining Federal lands unsuitable for coal 
mining in subpart 3461 contain no definitions. However, this proposed 
rule would adjust a cross-reference to the definition of ``alluvial 
valley floor'' in Sec. 3461.5 to reflect numbering changes.

Part 3480--Coal Exploration and Mining Operations Rules

    The general regulations on coal exploration and mining operations 
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subpart 3480 would be amended by removing the definition of 
``license.''

Part 3500--Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale

    The general regulations on leasing of solid minerals other than 
coal and oil shale in subpart 3500 would be amended by removing the 
definitions of ``Secretary,'' ``Director,'' ``authorized officer,'' 
``public domain lands,'' and ``Bureau.''

Part 3590--Solid Minerals (Other Than Coal) Exploration and Mining 
Operations

    The general regulations on exploration and mining operations for 
solid minerals other than coal in subpart 3590 would be amended by 
removing the definitions of ``lessee,'' ``licensee,'' ``permittee,'' 
and ``reclamation.''
    The proposed general definition provides that, in the context of 
resource use and extraction, ``reclamation'' means the measures 
undertaken to bring about the rehabilitation, reconditioning, 
restoration, or reshaping of lands or water affected by any surface- or 
subsurface-disturbing use.

Part 3600--Mineral Materials Disposal: General

    The general regulations on disposal of mineral materials in part 
3600 would be amended by removing the definitions of ``Bureau,'' 
``Director,'' ``permittee,'' and ``authorized officer.'' In part 3600, 
the term ``permittee'' is currently used interchangeably to mean an 
entity that obtains a contract to buy mineral materials from the public 
lands and an entity that obtains a free-use permit. In this proposed 
rule, BLM proposes to substitute the more accurate term ``purchaser'' 
for the first of these two usages. A definition is proposed to be added 
for this term in part 3600, and the term will be added or substituted 
where appropriate. No substantive change is proposed by this action. As 
a term to describe the holder of a free-use permit under part 3620, 
``permittee'' as proposed to be defined in part 1300 should suffice.

Part 3800--Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws

    The regulations on exploration and mining in the context of the 
wilderness review program in subpart 3802 would be amended by removing 
the definitions of ``reclamation'' and ``authorized officer.''
    In subpart 3802, the specific reclamation requirements that were 
included in the definition of ``reclamation'' would be incorporated in 
the section on reclamation, 3802.3-2(h). The language being moved 
consists of regulatory requirements, rather than definitions, and thus 
belongs more properly in the portion of the regulations containing 
substantive requirements for operator action or procedure.
    The regulations on surface management in connection with hardrock 
mining in subpart 3809 would be amended by removing the definitions of 
``authorized officer'' and ``mining laws.''

Part 3830--Location of Mining Claims

    The regulations on recordation of mining claims, mill sites, and 
tunnel sites, payment of service charges, and payment of rental fees in 
subpart 3833 would be amended by removing the definition of 
``authorized officer.''

Part 4100--Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska

    The general regulations on grazing administration outside of Alaska 
in subpart 4100 would be amended by removing the definitions of 
``activity plan,'' ``authorized officer,'' ``land use plan,'' and 
``Secretary,'' and by clarifying and correcting a cross-reference in 
Sec. 4100.0-8 on land use plans to reflect the role of public 
participation in the development of land use plans.

Part 4200--Grazing Administration; Alaska; Livestock

    The general regulations on livestock grazing in Alaska in subpart 
4200 would be amended by removing the definitions of ``Secretary,'' 
``Director,'' and ``authorized officer.''

Part 4300--Grazing Administration; Alaska; Reindeer

    The general regulations on reindeer grazing in Alaska in subpart 
4300 would be amended by removing the definitions of ``Bureau,'' 
``Director,'' and ``authorized officer.''

Part 4700--Protection, Management, and Control of Wild Free-Roaming 
Horses and Burros

    The general regulations on protection, management, and control of 
wild, free-roaming horses and burros in subpart 4700 would be amended 
by removing the definition of ``authorized officer.''

Part 5400--Sales of Forest products; General

    The general regulations on sales of forest products in subpart 5400 
would be amended by removing the definitions of ``authorized officer,'' 
``Bureau,'' ``Director,'' ``Federal timber,'' ``timber,'' and 
``trespass.'' The definition of ``permit'' would be retained in part 
5400 because of the special usages and requirements of the forestry 
program.

Part 8200--Procedures

    The regulations on the management of the Fossil Forest Research 
Natural Area, New Mexico, in subpart 8224 would be amended by removing 
the definition of ``authorized officer.''

Part 8340--Off-Road Vehicles

    The general regulations on off-road vehicles in subpart 8340 would 
be amended by removing the definitions of ``Bureau'' and ``closed 
area.'' Regulatory provisions contained in the definition of ``closed 
area'' would be relocated in Sec. 8341.2 on special rules.

Part 8360--Visitor Services

    The general regulations on visitor services in subpart 8360 would 
be amended by removing the definition of ``authorized officer.''

Part 8560--Wilderness Areas

    The regulations on the management of designated wilderness areas in 
subpart 8560 would be amended by removing the definitions of 
``authorized officer'' and ``Bureau.''

Part 9210--Fire Management

    The regulations on wildfire prevention in subpart 9212 would be 
amended by removing the definitions of ``authorized officer,'' 
``permit,'' and ``closed area.''

IV. Procedural Matters

    The principal authors of this proposed rule are Michael Schwartz, 
Special Assistant to the Assistant Director for Resource Use and 
Protection, Olivia Short of the Regulatory Reinvention Initiative Team, 
Jeff Holdren of the Use Authorization Team, Lois Mason of the Use 
Authorization Team, and Frank Bruno and Ted Hudson of the Regulatory 
Management Team, Bureau of Land Management.
    The BLM has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) and has found 
that the proposed rule would not constitute a major Federal action 
significantly affecting the quality of the human environment under 
section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C). BLM has placed the EA and the Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) on file in the BLM Administrative Record at 
the address specified previously. You may review these documents by 
contacting us at the address listed above (see ADDRESSES). If you wish 
to submit comments in response to the EA and

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FONSI, you may do so in accordance with the Public Comment Procedures 
section above, or contact us directly.
    This rule is not subject to review by the Office of Management and 
Budget under Executive Order 12866.
    This proposed rule does not represent a governmental action capable 
of interference with constitutionally protected property rights or 
result in a taking of private property under Executive Order 12630. It 
does not provide for the taking of any property rights or interests.
    Congress enacted the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 
U.S.C. 601 et seq., to ensure that Government regulations do not 
unnecessarily or disproportionately burden small entities. The RFA 
requires a regulatory flexibility analysis if a rule would have a 
significant economic impact, either detrimental or beneficial, on a 
substantial number of small entities. BLM has determined under the RFA 
that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities. Moving definitions from one 
section to another will not have any economic impact whatsoever, and 
the minor changes proposed in some of the definitions and the 
conforming changes in regulatory text have been shown in a 
Determination of Effects of Rules to have no discernible economic 
impact.
    This proposed rule does not contain information collection 
requirements that require approval by the Office of Management and 
Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
    Creation of a central definition section will not result in any 
unfunded mandate to State, local, or tribal governments in the 
aggregate, or to the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one 
year. Further, none of the minor changes proposed in the definitions, 
and none of the correlative changes proposed in the program regulations 
to accommodate the relocated and amended definitions will establish a 
Federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more 
in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments in the 
aggregate, or by the private sector. Therefore, a Section 202 statement 
under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act is not required.
    The Department has determined that this rule meets the applicable 
standards provided in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 
12988.
    The proposed rule does not have a substantial direct effect on the 
States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. Therefore, BLM has determined that the 
proposed rule would not have sufficient federalism implications to 
warrant preparation of a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order 
12612.

List of Subjects

43 CFR Part 1300

    Indians, Indians--lands, Public lands.

43 CFR Part 1600

    Administrative practice and procedure, Environmental impact 
statements, Indians, Intergovernmental relations, Public lands.

43 CFR Part 1780

    Administrative practice and procedure, Advisory committees, Public 
lands.

43 CFR Part 1810

    Administrative practice and procedure, Archives and records, 
Disaster assistance, Forests and forest products, Public lands.

43 CFR Part 1860

    Administrative practice and procedure, Public lands.

43 CFR Part 1880

    Administrative practice and procedure, Civil rights, Grants 
programs-natural resources, Intergovernmental relations, Loan Programs-
natural resources, Public lands, Public lands-mineral resources.

43 CFR Part 2090

    Airports, Alaska, Coal, Grazing lands, Indians-lands, Public lands, 
Public lands-classification, Public lands-mineral resources, Public 
lands-withdrawal, Seashores, Veterans.

43 CFR Part 2200

    National forests, Public lands.

43 CFR Part 2300

    Administrative practice and procedure, Electric power, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, Public lands-withdrawal.

43 CFR Part 2360

    Alaska, Environmental protection, Natural resources, Oil and gas 
reserves, Public lands-withdrawal.

43 CFR Part 2400

    Agriculture, Forests and forest products, Public lands-
classification, Public lands-mineral resources, Recreation and 
recreation areas, Watersheds.

43 CFR Part 2520

    Irrigation, Public lands, Reclamation, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

43 CFR Part 2610

    Homesteads, Intergovernmental relations, Irrigation, Public lands-
grants, Reclamation.

43 CFR Part 2640

    Airports, Public lands-grants.

43 CFR Part 2650

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Federal buildings 
and facilities, Indians-claims, Indians-lands, National forests, Public 
lands-grants, Wildlife refuges.

43 CFR Part 2710

    Administrative practice and procedure, Public lands-mineral 
resources, Public lands-sale.

43 CFR Part 2720

    Administrative practice and procedure, Public lands-mineral 
resources, Public lands-sale.

43 CFR Part 2740

    Intergovernmental relations, Public lands-sale, Recreation and 
recreation areas, Reporting and record keeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 2800

    Communications, Electric power, Highways and roads, Pipelines, 
Public lands-rights-of-way, Reporting and record keeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 2810

    Highways and roads, Public lands-rights-of-way, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 2880

    Administrative practice and procedure, Common carriers, Pipelines, 
Public lands-rights-of-way, Reporting and record keeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 2910

    Airports, Alaska, Public lands, Recreation and recreation areas, 
Waste treatment and disposal.

43 CFR Part 2920

    Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 3000

    Public lands-mineral resources.

43 CFR Part 3100

    Government contracts, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas exploration, 
Public lands-mineral resources,

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Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

43 CFR Part 3130

    Alaska, Government contracts, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas 
exploration, Oil and gas reserves, Public lands-mineral resources, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

43 CFR Part 3150

    Alaska, Oil and gas exploration, Public lands-mineral resources, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

43 CFR Part 3160

    Government contracts, Indians-lands, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas 
exploration, Penalties, Public lands-mineral resources, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 3200

    Geothermal energy, Government contracts, Mineral royalties, Public 
lands-mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Surety bonds.

43 CFR Part 3250

    Geothermal energy, Government contracts, Public lands-mineral 
resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

43 CFR Part 3260

    Environmental protection, Geothermal energy, Government contracts, 
Public lands-mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

43 CFR Part 3420

    Administrative practice and procedure, Coal, Government contracts, 
Intergovernmental relations, Mines, Public lands-mineral resources, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 3460

    Coal, Environmental protection, Government contracts, Mines, Public 
lands-mineral resources.

43 CFR Part 3480

    Government contracts, Intergovernmental relations, Mineral 
royalties, Mines, Public lands-mineral resources, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 3500

    Government contracts, Mineral royalties, Public lands-mineral 
resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

43 CFR Part 3590

    Environmental protection, Government contracts, Indians-lands, 
Mines, Public lands-mineral resources, reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

43 CFR Part 3600

    Public lands-mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

43 CFR Part 3800

    Administrative practice and procedure, Environmental protection, 
Intergovernmental relations, Mines, Public lands-mineral resources, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds, Wilderness 
areas.

43 CFR Part 3830

    Mineral royalties, Mines, Public lands-mineral resources, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 4100

    Administrative practice and procedure, Grazing lands, Livestock, 
Penalties, Range management, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 4200

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Grazing lands, 
Livestock, Range management.

43 CFR Part 4300

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Grazing lands, Range 
Management, Reindeer, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 4700

    Horses, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, Public lands, Range 
management, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife.

43 CFR Part 5400

    Administrative practice and procedure, Forests and forest products, 
Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 8200

    Public lands, Research.

43 CFR Part 8340

    Public lands, Recreation and recreation areas, Traffic regulations.

43 CFR Part 8360

    Penalties, Public lands, Recreation and recreation areas.

43 CFR Part 8560

    Penalties, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Wilderness areas.

43 CFR Part 9210

    Fire prevention, Penalties, Public lands.

    Dated: November 7, 1996.
Sylvia V. Baca,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
    For the reasons set forth in the preamble above, BLM proposes to 
amend Title 43 of the CFR as follows:
    1. Part 1300 is added to read as follows:

PART 1300--DEFINITIONS

Sec.
1301.1 Purpose of this part.
1301.5 Definitions of key terms used by BLM.

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1201; 43 U.S.C. 1740.


Sec. 1301.1  Purpose of this part.

    The purpose of this part is to collect in one location definitions 
of terms common to many Bureau of Land Management services, activities, 
programs, and operations.


Sec. 1301.0-5  Definitions of key terms used by BLM.

    Some of the common definitions provided herein are also contained 
in specific program regulations. Where such definitions are contained 
in specific program regulations, the definitions contained in the 
specific program regulations will govern. With that exception, as used 
in this chapter, and as the context requires:
    Activity plan means a plan for managing one or more resources or 
values to achieve a desired outcome.
    Actual costs means the costs expended by BLM in performing its 
responsibilities and missions. These may include, but are not limited 
to, processing an application or other document for use of the public 
or other applicable Federal lands or resources, environmental impact 
statements, or monitoring the construction, operation, maintenance, or 
termination of the use authorized by a grant, permit, lease, or other 
form of authorization. Actual costs include both direct and indirect 
costs. For instance, for purposes of Category VI applications for 
rights-of-way issued under part 2880 of this chapter and 30 U.S.C. 185, 
actual costs are full administrative costs and other costs of 
processing, including management overhead. If required by statute, 
actual costs exclude management overhead.
    Anniversary date means the same day and month in succeeding years 
as that date on which an action or authorization became effective.
    Applicant means any individual or business entity, association, 
public agency, or unit of Federal, State, local, or tribal government 
that applies for the

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use, closure, preservation, classification, withdrawal, and/or transfer 
of lands, interests in land, and/or resources administered by the BLM.
    Appraisal or Appraisal report means a written opinion by a 
qualified appraiser that impartially sets forth the market value of 
land or interests in land as of a specific date. The report includes 
the presentation and analysis of relevant market information.
    Authorized officer means any employee of BLM or the Department who 
has been delegated the authority to perform the duties described in BLM 
regulations.
    Bid means an amount offered to BLM for the value of, or as partial 
compensation for, lands, resources, or rights to commodities being 
offered for sale.
    BLM means the Bureau of Land Management, or any officer or employee 
authorized to act for the Bureau of Land Management in a particular 
circumstance.
    Bureau means the Bureau of Land Management, BLM.
    Business day means any day Monday through Friday, excluding Federal 
holidays, that the Federal Government is open for business.
    Casual use means any short-term activity that only causes 
negligible disturbance to the public lands, their resources or 
improvements, and that is not prohibited by closure of the lands. 
Activities that involve use of heavy equipment or explosives and that 
involve vehicular movement other than over established roads and trails 
are examples of activities that do not constitute casual use.
    Closed area means any public lands temporarily closed by the BLM to 
public use or entry in general or to a specified entry or use.
    Conveyance means a transfer of legal title to land or interest(s) 
in land or other property by a document in the form of a deed, patent, 
interim conveyance issued under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement 
Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), approval or tentative 
approval issued under the Act of July 7, 1958, as amended (72 Stat. 
339), or other legal instrument.
    Department means the Department of the Interior, unless otherwise 
specified.
    Director means the Director of BLM, unless otherwise specified.
    Land use plan means a document developed under the provisions of 
part 1600 of this chapter to establish management direction for 
resource uses of public lands, such as a Resource Management Plan or 
Management Framework Plan.
    Lease means a written agreement entered into by BLM which conveys 
an interest in lands which authorizes the use of lands or interests 
therein for a fixed period of time.
    Legal description means:
    (1) A written description of a specific tract of land based on 
either:
    (i) An approved and filed Federal land survey executed as part of 
the United States Public Land Survey System, or
    (ii) A protraction diagram, where specifically authorized under 
Federal law.
    (2) In the absence of an approved and filed Federal survey or an 
authorized protraction diagram, legal description means a written 
description that defines the exterior boundaries of a tract of land by 
reference to a metes and bounds survey or natural or other monuments.
    Lessee means a person or entity that holds record title, in whole 
or in part, in a lease issued by the United States.
    Lessor means the party to a lease who holds the reversionary 
interest in the estate that is being leased.
    License means a privilege issued by BLM to do some particular act 
or series of acts on land without conveying any estate or interest in 
land.
    Licensee means a person or entity who holds in whole or in part a 
BLM license to use or explore public lands or resources or both.
    Mineral leasing laws means the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as 
amended (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.), the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired 
Lands of 1947, as amended (30 U.S.C. 351-360), the Act of May 21, 1930 
(30 U.S.C. 301-306), the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 as amended (30 
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), and all laws supplementing and amending these 
laws.
    Mining laws means the Lode Law of 1866, as amended (14 Stat. 251), 
the Placer Law of 1870, as amended (16 Stat. 217), and the Mining Law 
of 1872, as amended (17 Stat. 91), and all laws supplementing and 
amending these laws, including, but not limited to, the Building Stone 
Act of 1892, as amended (27 Stat. 348), the Saline Placer Act of 1901 
(31 Stat. 745) (See R.S. 2318-2352), the Surface Resources Act of 1955 
(69 Stat. 367, 30 U.S.C. 611-614), 302 and 314 of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732 and 1744), the 
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (107 Stat. 312, 405-407), and 
the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 
1993 (106 Stat. 1374, 1378-79).
    Multiple use means:
    (1) The management of the public lands and their various surface 
and subsurface resource values so that they are utilized in the 
combination that will best meet the present and future needs of the 
American people;
    (2) The most judicious use of the land for some or all of these 
resources or related services over areas large enough to provide 
sufficient latitude for periodic adjustments in use to conform to 
changing needs and conditions;
    (3) The use of some land for less than all of the resources;
    (4) A combination of balanced and diverse resource uses that takes 
into account the long-term needs of future generations for renewable 
and nonrenewable resources, including, but not limited to, recreation, 
range, timber, minerals, watershed, wildlife and fish, and natural 
scenic, scientific, and historical values; and
    (5) Harmonious and coordinated management of the various resources, 
each with the other, without permanent impairment of the productivity 
of the land and the quality of the environment, with consideration 
being given to the relative values of the various resources, and not 
necessarily the combination of uses that will give the greatest 
economic return or the greatest unit output.
    National Forest System lands means all National Forest lands 
reserved or withdrawn from the public domain of the United States, all 
National Forest lands acquired through purchase, exchange, donation, or 
other means, the National Grasslands and land utilization projects 
administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, 
under Title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1010 et 
seq.), and other lands, waters, or interests therein that are 
administered by the Forest Service or are designated for administration 
through the Forest Service as part of the system (16 U.S.C. 1609).
    Patent means a conveyance document issued by the United States 
granting legal title to surveyed lands or interests in lands; or the 
document issued by the BLM to confirm legal title to land previously 
granted through a clear list (a list of lands granted to entities such 
as States and railroads in lieu of multiple patents), interim 
conveyance issued under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 
U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), or approval or tentative approval issued under 
the Act of July 7, 1958, as amended (72 Stat. 339).
    Permit generally means a written authorization to use public lands 
or resources for a specified purpose, except as otherwise defined in 
Sec. 5400.0-5 of this chapter.
    Permittee means a person or entity who holds, in whole or in part, 
a BLM

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permit whether obtained from the BLM or by assignment.
    Public domain lands means lands, including mineral estates, that 
never left the ownership of the United States, lands that were obtained 
by the United States in exchange for public domain lands, lands that 
have reverted to the ownership of the United States through the 
operation of the public land laws, and other lands specifically 
identified by the Congress as part of the public domain.
    Reclamation means:
    (1) In regulations pertaining to resource use and extraction, the 
measures undertaken to bring about the rehabilitation, reconditioning, 
restoration, or reshaping of lands or water affected by any surface- or 
subsurface-disturbing use; or
    (2) In regulations pertaining to land entry by settlers, the 
establishment of works to conduct water to land for irrigation and 
cultivation.
    Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior or his or her 
authorized delegate.
    Timber means standing trees, downed trees or logs that can be 
measured in cubic or board feet. Federal timber, or timber of the 
United States, is timber owned or managed by the United States or any 
agency thereof, including timber on allotted and tribal Indian lands in 
the O. and C. area as defined by Sec. 2812.0-5(e) of this chapter.
    Trespass means any use, occupancy or development of the public 
lands, or the severance, removal, damage, or unlawful use of the 
resources of the public lands, without legal authority.

PART 1600--PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING

    2. The authority citation for part 1600 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1712, 1740.

    3. Section 1601.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (f), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.
    4. Section 1610.2 is amended by revising the first sentence of 
paragraph (j) to read as follows:


Sec. 1610.2  Public participation.

* * * * *
    (j) When resource management plans involve areas of potential 
mining for coal by means other than underground mining, and the surface 
is privately owned, the Bureau of Land Management will consult with all 
qualified surface owners, as that term is defined in Sec. 3400.0-5 of 
this chapter. * * *
* * * * *

PART 1780--COOPERATIVE RELATIONS

    5. The authority citation for part 1780 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740.

    6. Section 1784.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b) and (c), 
by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 1810--INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL GUIDANCE

    7. The authority citation for part 1810 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1201; 43 U.S.C. 1740.

    8. Section 1810.1 is amended by removing paragraph (f).

PART 1860--CONVEYANCES, DISCLAIMERS AND CORRECTION DOCUMENTS

    9. The authority citation for part 1860 is added to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1161, 1201, and 1740.

    10. The authority citations for subparts 1862 and 1863 are removed.
    11. Section 1864.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.
    12. Section 1865.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 1880--FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

    13. The authority citation for part 1880 is added to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740.

    14. The authority citation for subpart 1881 is removed.
    15. Section 1881.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (e).
    16. The authority citation for subpart 1882 is removed.
    17. Section 1882.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a) and (b), 
and by removing the remaining lettered paragraph designation ``(c).''

PART 2090--SPECIAL LAWS AND RULES

    18. The authority citation for part 2090 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 322, 641, 1201, 1624, 1740; 16 U.S.C. 3124; 
30 U.S.C. 189.

    19. Section 2091.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 2200--EXCHANGES: GENERAL PROCEDURES

    20. The authority citation for part 2200 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740.

    21. Section 2200.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (c), (g), 
and (v), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 2300--LAND WITHDRAWALS

    22. The authority citation for part 2300 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1201; 43 U.S.C. 1740; E.O. 10355 (17 FR 
4831, 4833).

    23. Section 2300.0-1 is amended by revising the first sentence of 
paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 2300.0-1  Purpose.

    (a) These regulations set forth procedures implementing the 
Secretary of the Interior's authority to process the applications of 
Federal departments, agencies, and offices for public land withdrawals 
and, if appropriate, to make, modify or extend such Federal land 
withdrawals. * * *
    24. Section 2300.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b), (l), 
and (n), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by reordering the remaining 
definitions in alphabetical order.
    25. Section 2310.1-2 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(4) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 2310.1-2  Submission of applications.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (4) The type of withdrawal action that is being requested (See the 
definition of withdrawal in Sec. 2300.0-5), and whether the application 
pertains to the making, extension, or modification of a withdrawal.
* * * * *
    26. Section 2310.1-3 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2) to 
read as follows:

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Sec. 2310.1-3  Submission of withdrawal petitions.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) The type and purpose of the proposed withdrawal action (See the 
definition of withdrawal in Sec. 2300.0-5), and whether the petition 
pertains to the making, extension, or modification of a withdrawal;
* * * * *

PART 2360--NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA

    27. The authority citation for part 2360 is added to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1733 and 1740; 42 U.S.C. 6503.

    28. Section 2361.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b) and (e), 
and by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in 
the section.

PART 2400--LAND CLASSIFICATION

    29. The authority citation for part 2400 is added to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740.
    30. Section 2400.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (o), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 2520--DESERT-LAND ENTRIES

    31. The authority citation for part 2520 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1201, 1733, 1740.
    32. Section 2520.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a)(1), by 
removing all of the remaining paragraph designations in the section, 
and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical order.

PART 2610--CAREY ACT GRANTS

    33. The authority citation for part 2610 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 641.
    34. Section 2610.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (h), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 2640--FAA AIRPORT GRANTS

    35. The authority citation for part 2640 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740, 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq.
    36. Section 2640.0-1 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2640.0-1  Purpose.

    This subpart sets forth procedures for the issuance of conveyance 
documents for lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the 
Interior to public agencies--States, agencies of States, municipalities 
or other political subdivisions of States, tax-supported organizations, 
or Indian tribes or pueblos--for use as airports and airways.
    37. Section 2640.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b), (c), 
(e), and (g), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.
    38. Section 2640.0-7 is removed.

PART 2650--ALASKA NATIVE SELECTIONS

    39. The authority citation for part 2650 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1624.
    40. Section 2650.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b), (i), 
and (s), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 2710--SALES: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

    41. The authority citation for part 2710 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1713, 1740.

    42. Section 2710.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b) and (c), 
by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.
    43. Section 2710.0-8 is amended by revising the introductory text 
of paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 2710.0-8  Lands subject to sale.

    (a) All public lands that meet the disposal criteria specified 
under Sec. 2710.0-3 are subject to sale under this part, except:
* * * * *

PART 2720--CONVEYANCE OF FEDERALLY-OWNED MINERAL INTERESTS

    44. The authority citation for part 2720 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1719, 1733, 1740.

    45. Section 2720.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (c), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 2740--RECREATION AND PUBLIC PURPOSES ACT

    46. The authority citation for part 2740 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

    47. Section 2740.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (b), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 2800--RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

    48. The authority citation for part 2800 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    49. Section 2800.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b), (c), 
(e), (m), (o), and (u), by removing all of the remaining lettered 
paragraph designations in the section, and by placing the remaining 
definitions in alphabetical order.
    50. Section 2800.0-7 is amended by adding paragraph (d) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 2800.0-7  Scope.

* * * * *
    (d) Casual use does not require a right-of-way grant or temporary 
use permit under this chapter.

PART 2810--TRAMROADS AND LOGGING ROADS

    51. The authority citation for part 2810 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1732-1733, 1740.

    52. Section 2812.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a), (b), 
and (d), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 2880--RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT

    53. The authority citation for part 2880 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 185.

    54. Section 2880.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (c) and (d), 
by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 2910--LEASES

    55. The authority citation for part 2910 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 687c, 687c-1; 43 U.S.C. 1740.


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    56. The authority citation for subpart 2911 is removed.
    57. Section 2911.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b) and (d), 
by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.
    58. Section 2911.2-2 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (a), 
(b), and (c) as paragraphs (b), (c), and (d), respectively, and by 
adding a new paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 2911.2-2  Applications.

    (a) An application may only be submitted by:
    (1) A citizen of the United States;
    (2) A group or association of citizens of the United States;
    (3) A corporation organized under the laws of the United States or 
of any State, authorized to conduct business in the State in which the 
land involved is situated; or
    (4) A State or political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, 
such as a county or municipality.
* * * * *
    59. The authority citation for subpart 2912 is removed.

PART 2920--LEASES, PERMITS AND EASEMENTS

    60. The authority citation for part 2920 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1732-1733, 1740.

    61. Section 2920.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a), (c), 
(d), (f), (j), and (k), by removing all of the remaining lettered 
paragraph designations in the section, and by placing the remaining 
definitions in alphabetical order.
    62. Section 2920.1-1 is amended by revising paragraph (d) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 2920.1-1  Authorized use.

* * * * *
    (d) No land use authorization is required under the regulations in 
this part for noncommercial casual use of the public lands.
    63. Section 2920.1-2 is amended by revising the first sentence of 
paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 2920.1-2  Unauthorized use.

    (a) Any use, occupancy, or development of the public lands, other 
than noncommercial casual use as defined in Sec. 1301.0-5 of this 
chapter, without authorization under the procedures in Sec. 2920.1-1 or 
without authorization under parts 3000 through 3870, is considered a 
trespass. * * *
* * * * *

PART 3000--MINERALS MANAGEMENT; GENERAL

    64. The authority citation for part 3000 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 306; 30 U.S.C. 359; 16 
U.S.C. 3150; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 42 U.S.C. 6508; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

    65. Section 3000.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (c), (d), 
(e), (g), (i), and (o), by removing all of the remaining lettered 
paragraph designations in the section, and by placing the remaining 
definitions in alphabetical order.

PART 3100--OIL AND GAS LEASING

    66. The authority citation for part 3100 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189, 30 U.S.C. 359, 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    67. Section 3100.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (i) and (k), 
by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.
    68. Section 3102.5-1 is amended by adding the words ``in interest'' 
after the word ``parties'' in the last sentence of the introductory 
text and by removing the paragraph designation ``(k)'' from 
Sec. 3000.0-5 in the parenthetical.

PART 3130--OIL AND GAS LEASING: NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE, ALASKA

    69. The authority citation for part 3130 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6508; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    70. Section 3130.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (b), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 3150--ONSHORE OIL AND GAS GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION

    71. The authority citation for part 3150 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 359; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 
16 U.S.C. 3150; 42 U.S.C. 6508; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

    72. Section 3150.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (b) and by 
removing the remaining paragraph designation (a).

PART 3160--ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

    73. The authority citation for part 3160 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C 359; 30 
U.S.C. 306; 25 U.S.C. 396d, 399; 42 U.S.C. 6508; 30 U.S.C. 1751.

    74. Section 3160.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (i), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 3200--GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES LEASING: GENERAL

    75. The authority citation for part 3200 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1023, 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    76. Section 3200.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b), (g), 
(m), (o), (q), (t), (w), by removing all of the remaining lettered 
paragraph designations in the section, and by placing the remaining 
definitions in alphabetical order.
    77. Section 3203.6 is amended by removing from the introductory 
text the cross reference ``3209.0-5'' and adding in its place the cross 
reference ``1301.0-5.''
    78. Section 3209.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (c), and by 
removing both of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section.

PART 3250--UTILIZATION OF GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

    79. The authority citation for part 3250 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1023, 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    80. Section 3250.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a) and (b), 
by removing from the cross-reference at the end of paragraph (g) the 
paragraph designations ``(f) and (g),'' by removing all of the 
remaining lettered paragraph designations in the section, and by 
placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical order.

PART 3260--GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES OPERATIONS

    81. The authority citation for part 3260 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1023, 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    82. Section 3260.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (j), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 3420--COMPETITIVE LEASING

    83. The authority citation for part 3420 is revised to read as 
follows:


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    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 359; 30 U.S.C. 1266; 43 
U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    84. Section 3427.0-7 is amended by removing ``(43 CFR 3500.0-5)'' 
at the end of paragraph (b).

PART 3460--ENVIRONMENT

    85. The authority citation for part 3460 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 359; 30 U.S.C. 1266; 43 
U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    86. Section 3461.5 is amended by removing the paragraph designation 
``(a)'' from the cross-reference to Sec. 3400.0-5 that appears in 
paragraph (s)(1) of this section.

PART 3480--COAL EXPLORATION AND MINING OPERATIONS RULES

    87. The authority citation for part 3480 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 359; 30 U.S.C. 1266; 16 
U.S.C. 1540; 25 U.S.C. 396d, 399; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    88. Section 3480.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a)(18), by 
removing all of the remaining numbered paragraph designations in 
paragraph (a), and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 3500--LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE

    89. The authority citation for part 3500 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 359; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 
31 U.S.C. 9701; 30 U.S.C. 192c; 30 U.S.C. 293; 16 U.S.C. 508b; 16 
U.S.C. 460n-5; 16 U.S.C. 460q-1; 16 U.S.C. 460dd-2; 16 U.S.C. 460mm-
1, 460mm-3.

    90. Section 3500.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a), (b), 
(d), (f), and (m), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 3590--SOLID MINERALS (OTHER THAN COAL) EXPLORATION AND MINING 
OPERATIONS

    91. The authority citation for part 3590 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 359; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 
30 U.S.C. 192c; 16 U.S.C. 508b; 30 U.S.C. 293; 16 U.S.C. 460n-5; 16 
U.S.C. 460dd-2; 16 U.S.C. 460mm-3; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 25 U.S.C. 396d; 
25 U.S.C. 396; 25 U.S.C. 2107.

    92. Section 3590.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (c), (d), 
(e), and (g), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 3600--MINERAL MATERIALS DISPOSAL: GENERAL

    93. The authority citation for part 3600 is added to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 601; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    94. Section 3600.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a), (b), 
(c), and (d), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, by placing the remaining definitions in 
alphabetical order, and by adding the definition of ``purchaser'' in 
proper alphabetical order, to read as follows:


Sec. 3600.0-5  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Purchaser means a business or government entity, or other person, 
buying or holding a contract to purchase mineral materials on the 
public lands.
* * * * *
    95. Section 3601.1-2 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 3601.1-2  Authorization to use lands subject to material sales 
contracts and free use permits.

    (a) The purchaser under contract of sale or the permittee with a 
permit for free use has, unless otherwise provided, the right to:
    (1) Extract, remove, process and stockpile the material until the 
termination of the contract or permit regardless of any subsequent 
appropriation under the provisions of the general land laws; and
    (2) Use and occupy the described lands if it is determined by the 
authorized officer to be necessary for fulfillment of the contract or 
permit until termination of that contract.
    (b) The purchaser or permittee is subject to the continuing rights 
of the United States to issue leases, permits, and licenses for the use 
and occupancy of the lands, provided that this authorized use does not 
endanger or materially interfere with the production or removal of 
materials under contract or permit.
* * * * *
    96. Section 3602.1-2 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 3602.1-2  Reclamation plans.

* * * * *
    (a) A statement of the proposed manner and time for completion of 
the reclamation of the areas disturbed by the purchaser's or 
permittee's operations.
* * * * *
    97. Section 3602.1-3 is amended by revising paragraph (b), the 
first sentence of paragraph (c), and paragraph (d), to read as follows:


Sec. 3602.1-3  Approval and modification of mining and reclamation 
plans.

* * * * *
    (b) The purchaser's or permittee's operation must not deviate from 
the plan approved by BLM.
    (c) An approved mining or reclamation plan may be modified by 
mutual agreement of BLM and the purchaser or permittee at any time to 
adjust to changed conditions, or correct any oversight potentially 
resulting in undue or unnecessary degradation. * * *
    (d) BLM will review the proposed plan modification and within 30 
days will notify the purchaser or permittee of its approval or needed 
changes.
    98. Section 3602.2 is amended by revising the third sentence of 
paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 3602.2  Sampling and testing.

    (a) * * * The purchaser or permittee must submit his findings to 
BLM. * * *
    99. Section 3602.3 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 3602.3  Removal of improvements.

    After the contract or permit period expires, BLM may grant the 
purchaser or permittee no more than 90 days, excluding periods of 
inclement weather, to remove the equipment, personal property, and any 
other improvements placed on the public lands by the purchaser or 
permittee. Improvements such as roads, culverts and bridges may remain 
in place with the consent of BLM. If the purchaser or permittee fails 
to remove such equipment, personal property, or any other improvements, 
such equipment, property, or improvements will become the property of 
the United States but the purchaser or permittee will remain liable for 
the cost of removal of such equipment, personal property, and any other 
improvements, and for restoration of the site.
    100. Section 3604.1 is amended by revising the second sentence of 
paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec. 3604.1  Non-exclusive disposal.

* * * * *
    (d) * * * No mining or reclamation plan will be required, but the 
purchaser or permittee must comply with the terms of the contract or 
permit to protect health and safety and prevent undue or unnecessary 
degradation of the public lands.
    101. Section 3604.2 is amended by revising the second sentence of 
paragraph (a) to read as follows:

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Sec. 3604.2  Reclamation.

    (a) * * * However, BLM may allow qualified purchasers and 
permittees to perform interim or final reclamation, where needed, in 
lieu of paying reclamation charges.

PART 3800--MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS

    102. The authority citation for part 3800 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 351; 16 U.S.C. 460y-4; 30 U.S.C. 22; 31 
U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 154; 43 U.S.C. 299; 43 U.S.C. 1201; 43 U.S.C. 
1733, 1740; 30 U.S.C. 28k.

    103. Section 3802.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a) and 
(h), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations 
in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions in 
alphabetical order.
    104. Section 3802.3-2 is amended by revising paragraph (h) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 3802.3-2  Requirements for environmental protection.

* * * * *
    (h) Reclamation. (1) The operator must reclaim those lands 
disturbed or affected by its mining operation conducted under an 
approved plan of operations. The operator may propose and submit with 
the plan of operations measures for reclamation of the affected area. 
BLM may approve the measures suggested by the operator or may require 
other reclamation measures.
    (2) Reclamation under this subpart must include the following 
elements:
    (i) Reshaping of the lands disturbed and affected by mining 
operations to the approximate original contour or to an appropriate 
contour considering the surrounding topography as determined by BLM;
    (ii) Restoring such reshaped lands by replacement of topsoil; and
    (iii) Revegetating the lands by using species previously occurring 
in the area to provide a vegetative cover at least to the point where 
natural succession is occurring.
    (3) Reclamation must be carried out as contemporaneously as 
feasible with operations. It must be commenced, conducted, and 
completed as soon after disturbance as feasible without undue physical 
interference with mining operations.
    (4) BLM will not require the operator to reclaim disturbances or 
effects caused by separate operations in mined areas abandoned before 
April 2, 1980.
* * * * *
    105. Section 3809.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a) and 
(e), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations 
in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions in 
alphabetical order.

PART 3830--LOCATION OF MINING CLAIMS

    106. The authority citation for part 3830 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 22, 28k; 43 U.S.C. 1201; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 
U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    107. Section 3833.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (s), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 4100--GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

    108. The authority citation for part 4100 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 315a-r; 43 U.S.C. 1181d; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 
1740.

    109. Section 4100.0-5 is amended by removing the definitions of 
``activity plan,'' ``authorized officer,'' ``land use plan,'' and 
``Secretary.''
    110. Section 4100.0-8 is amended by revising the final sentence to 
read as follows:

Sec. 4100.0-8  Land use plans.

    * * * Livestock grazing activities and management actions approved 
by the authorized officer must be in conformance with the land use 
plan, as defined at Sec. 1301.0-5 of this chapter, and as prepared in 
accordance with the public participation requirements of Sec. 1610.2 of 
this chapter.

PART 4200--GRAZING ADMINISTRATION; ALASKA; LIVESTOCK

    111. The authority citation for part 4200 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 316n; 43 U.S.C. 1181d; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 
1740.

    112. Section 4200.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (a), (b), 
and (c), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 4300--GRAZING ADMINISTRATION; ALASKA; REINDEER

    113. The authority citation for part 4300 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 316n; 43 U.S.C. 1181d; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 
1740.

    114. Section 4300.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (c), (d), 
and (e), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.

PART 4700--PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL OF WILD FREEROAMING 
HORSES AND BURROS

    115. The authority citation for part 4700 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1336; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 43 U.S.C. 315a.

    116. Section 4700.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (b) and by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section.

PART 5400--SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; GENERAL

    117. The authority citation for part 5400 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 601; 43 U.S.C. 315a; 16 U.S.C. 607a; 16 
U.S.C. 615a; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    118. Section 5400.0-5 is amended by removing the definitions of 
``authorized officer,'' ``Bureau,'' ``Director,'' ``Federal timber,'' 
``timber,'' and ``trespass.''

PART 8200--PROCEDURES

    119. The authority citation for part 8200 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1740; 43 U.S.C. 1181e; 43 U.S.C. 1201.

    120. Section 8224.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 8340--OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

    121. The authority citation for part 8340 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1201; 43 U.S.C. 315a; 16 U.S.C. 1540; 16 
U.S.C. 670h; 16 U.S.C. 460l-6a; 16 U.S.C. 1246; 43 U.S.C. 1733, 
1740.

    122. Section 8340.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (c) and 
(h), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations 
in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions in 
alphabetical order.
    123. Section 8341.2 is amended by adding at the end of paragraph 
(b) two new sentences to read as follows:


Sec. 8341.2  Special rules.

* * * * *
    (b) * * * BLM may allow the use of off-road vehicles in closed 
areas in its discretion. Such use may be made only with the approval of 
BLM.

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PART 8360--VISITOR SERVICES

    124. The authority citation for part 8360 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740; 43 U.S.C. 315a; 16 U.S.C. 670h; 
16 U.S.C. 460l-6a; 16 U.S.C. 1246.

    125. Section 8360.0-5 is amended by removing paragraph (a), by 
removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations in the 
section, and by placing the remaining definitions in alphabetical 
order.

PART 8560--WILDERNESS AREAS

    126. The authority citation for part 8560 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740, 1782; 16 U.S.C. 1133.

    127. Section 8560.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b) and 
(c), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph designations 
in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions in 
alphabetical order.

PART 9210--FIRE MANAGEMENT

    128. The authority citation for part 9210 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740.

    129. Section 9212.0-5 is amended by removing paragraphs (b), (f), 
and (g), by removing all of the remaining lettered paragraph 
designations in the section, and by placing the remaining definitions 
in alphabetical order.
[FR Doc. 96-29305 Filed 11-18-96; 8:45 am]
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