[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 15302-15303] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-7199] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [CA-940-1430-01; CACA 34475] Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; California AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management proposes to withdraw 5,117 acres of public land in Imperial County to facilitate the All-American Canal Lining Project. This notice closes [[Page 15303]] the land for up to 2 years from surface entry and mining. The land will remain open to mineral leasing and the Materials Act of 1947. DATES: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by June 21, 1995. ADDRESSES: State Director, BLM (CA-931.13), Federal Building, Room E- 2845, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1889. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane Marti, BLM California State Office, 916-979-2858. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 13, 1995, a petition was approved allowing the Bureau of Reclamation to file an application to withdraw the following described public land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the mining laws, subject to valid existing rights: San Bernardino Meridian T. 16 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 21, SE\1/4\; Sec. 22, SW\1/4\; Sec. 26, NW\1/4\NW\1/4\; Sec. 27, N\1/2\; Secs. 28 to 29, inclusive; Sec. 33; Secs. 44 to 45, inclusive; Secs. 49 to 51, inclusive. The area described contains approximately 5,117 acres in Imperial County. The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to facilitate the All- American Canal Lining Project. 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 California State Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is afforded in connection with the proposed withdrawal. All interested persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on the proposed withdrawal must submit a written request to the California State Director within 90 days from the date of publication of this notice. Since the proposed withdrawal involves more that 5,000 acres in the aggregate, at least one public meeting will be held as required by 43 CFR 2310.3-1(b)(2)(v). 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 2300. For a period of 2 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. The temporary uses which may be permitted during this segregative period are those which are compatible with the use of the land by Bureau of Reclamation. Dated: March 17, 1995. David McIlnay, Chief, Branch of Lands. [FR Doc. 95-7199 Filed 3-22-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P