[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 97 (Friday, May 20, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12412]


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[Federal Register: May 20, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[OR-943-4210-06; GP4-050; OR-50376]

 

Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Oregon

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management proposes to withdraw 160 acres 
of public land for protection of the Hunter Creek Area of Critical 
Environmental Concern near Gold Beach, Oregon. This notice closes the 
land for up to two years from surface entry and mining.

DATES: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by 
August 18, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the Oregon/
Washington State Director, BLM, P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208-
2965.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Kauffman, BLM Oregon/Washington 
State Office, 503-280-7162.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 22, 1994, a petition was approved 
allowing the Bureau of Land Management to file an application to 
withdraw the following described public land from settlement, sale, 
location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United 
States mining laws (30 U.S.C. Ch. 2 (1988)), but not the mineral 
leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights:

Willamette Meridian

T. 37 S., R. 14 W.,
    Sec. 11, SE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 12, NE\1/4\SW\1/4\ and S\1/2\SW\1/4\.

    The area described contains 160 acres in Curry County.

    The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to protect the unique 
mixture of geologic and geomorphologic features, natural and valuable 
wildlife habitat, threatened botanical species, known cultural 
resources, recreational values, and the health and safety of the public 
within the Hunter Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
    For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this 
notice, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or 
objections in connection with the proposed withdrawal may present their 
views in writing to the State Director at the address indicated above.
    Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is 
afforded in connection with the proposed withdrawal. All interested 
parties who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on 
the proposed withdrawal must submit a written request to the State 
Director at the address indicated above within 90 days from the date of 
publication of this notice. Upon determination by the authorized 
officer that a public meeting will be held, a notice of the time and 
place will be published in the Federal Register at least 30 days before 
the scheduled date of the meeting.
    The application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR part 2300.
    For a period of two years from the date of publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register, the land will be segregated as 
specified above unless the application is denied or canceled or the 
withdrawal is approved prior to that date. Temporary land uses that may 
be permitted by the authorized officer during the period of temporary 
segregation include leases, licenses, permits, rights-of-way, and 
disposal of mineral or vegetative resources other than under the mining 
laws.

    Dated: May 11, 1994.
Robert D. DeViney, Jr.,
Acting Chief, Branch of Lands and Minerals Operations.
[FR Doc. 94-12412 Filed 5-19-94; 8:45 am]
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