[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 49991] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-25310] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ES-020-07-1430-00] Notice of Intent To Prepare Planning Analysis AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Jackson District Office, Eastern States, will prepare a Planning Analysis/Environmental Assessment (PA/EA) for the public lands within the state of Louisiana which are administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The planning effort will follow the procedures set forth in 43 CFR, subpart 1600. The public is invited to participate in the planning process, beginning with the identification of planning issues and criteria. Planning criteria include applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Additional criteria will be developed if identified through public participation activities. The PA/EA will be prepared by an interdisciplinary team. DATES: Comments relating to the identification of planning issues and criteria will be accepted through November 1, 1997. ADDRESSES: Send comments to District Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Jackson District, 411 Briarwood Drive, Suite 404, Jackson, Mississippi 39206. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clay W. Moore, PA/EA Team Leader, (601) 977-5400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PA/EA will guide future use of approximately 2,400 acres of public domain land, comprised of small parcels of land located throughout the State. The anticipated issues for the PA/EA include the following: (1) Land ownership adjustments and (2) special management areas. These issues are preliminary and subject to change as a result of public input. The PA/EA will be developed by an interdisciplinary team composed of specialists in realty, wildlife, forestry, cultural resources, visual resources, recreation, fire management, soil, water and air. Additional technical support will be provided by other specialists as needed. Public participation will be an important part of the planning process. It is intended that all interested or affected parties be involved. The planning team will seek public input by direct mailings, person-to-person contacts, and coordination with local, state, and other federal agencies. Agency coordination meetings and public meetings may be held to obtain input on issues and planning criteria. Public meetings, if any, will be scheduled at a later time. Complete records of all phases of the planning process will be available for public review at the Jackson District Office. Copies of the PA/EA will be available upon request. Dated: September 11, 1997. Bruce E. Dawson, Field Manager. [FR Doc. 97-25310 Filed 9-23-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GJ-M