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[FR Doc No: 94-27204]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[AZ-040-1610-00; AZA 28793]

 

Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement Analyzing the 
Impacts of the Proposed Exchange of Approximately 14,000 Acres of 
Public Land Near Safford, AZ, for Other Private Lands of Similar Value 
in Southeastern Arizona

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Safford District, AZ.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement 
for the exchange of public lands near Safford, Arizona.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Land 
Management intends to prepare an environmental impact statement to 
analyze the impacts of exchanging approximately 14,000 acres of public 
land near Safford, Arizona for private lands of similar value in 
southeastern Arizona.
    1. Identification of the geographic area involved: The proposed 
land exchange involves approximately 14,000 acres of public lands 
currently managed by the Safford District, Bureau of Land Management 
that are located near Safford, Arizona.
    2. The no action alternative and alternatives that consider various 
combinations of selected and offered lands will be analyzed.
    3. General types of issues anticipated: The proposed land exchange 
involves issues related to the natural resource values and uses of the 
public lands in question. These issues are expected to involve impacts 
on water resources, native vegetation, riparian areas, wildlife, 
recreation, Wild and Scenic Rivers, socioeconomics, public access, 
grazing allotments, county tax base, minerals, and cultural resources.
    4. Disciplines to be represented and used to prepare the 
environmental impact statement: Hydrology, botany, wildlife, 
recreation, realty, range, economics, geology, and archaeology.

DATES: The kind and extent of public participation: Public open houses/
scoping meetings will be held at the following locations and times:

December 6, 1994, 4-8 p.m., Safford District BLM Office, 711 14th 
Avenue, Safford, Arizona 85546, (602) 428-4040
December 7, 1994, 5-9 p.m., Greenlee County Offices, 4th Street & 
Leonard Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Clifton, Arizona 85533, 
(602) 865-2072
December 13, 1994, 4-8 p.m., BLM Arizona State Office, 3707 North 7th 
Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, (602) 650-0200
December 15, 1994, 4-8 p.m., Udall Center, Room 2 and 3, 7200 East 
Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Arizona 85715, (602) 791-4931

    Public input may be submitted during the public meeting or in 
writing to the address given in the below section. Public comments will 
be accepted until January 17, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning the environmental impact 
statement should be submitted to Margaret Jensen, Gila Resource Area 
Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Safford District Office, 711 14th 
Avenue, Safford, Arizona 85546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike McQueen, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, 711 14th Avenue, 
Safford, Arizona 85546. Phone (602) 428-4040.

    Dated: October 25, 1994.
Vernon L. Saline,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-27204 Filed 11-2-94; 8:45 am]
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