[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 166 (Monday, August 26, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 43778] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21602] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [NV-020-1430-01] Paradise-Denio and Sonoma-Gerlach (Lands) Management Framework Plans Amendment and Environmental Assessment; Nevada AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent and scoping period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management intends to amend the Lands portion of the Paradise-Denio and Sonoma-Gerlach Management Framework Plans. The purpose of these amendments is to give the Winnemucca District more flexibility to consider requests for disposal and acquisition actions that involve parcels that have not previously been specifically identified in existing land use plans. Lands considered for acquisition would serve certain purposes. Additionally, lands considered for disposal would be evaluated based on criteria including, but not limited to, public resource values or concerns, accessibility, and other factors. All land disposal actions are discretionary. Exchange is the preferred method of disposal, but sales would be considered where more efficient. Disposal of these lands would be made on a case-by-case basis, and would be accomplished by the most appropriate disposal authority. All lands considered for disposal must meet one or more of the criteria outlined in Sec. 203(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. A 30-day scoping period to solicit public comment on the Paradise-Denio and Sonoma-Gerlach (Lands) Amendments is scheduled. DATES: All comments must be submitted in writing and postmarked no later than September 30, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to: Ron Wenker, District Manager, Winnemucca District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca, NV 89445. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Figarelle, Realty Specialist, at the above Winnemucca District Office address or telephone (702) 623- 1500. Dated: August 15, 1996. Ron Wenker, District Manager, Winnemucca, Nevada. [FR Doc. 96-21602 Filed 8-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P