[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 198 (Thursday, October 10, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 53236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26048]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[NM-030-1430-00; NMNM 96519]


Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) 
Act Classification; New Mexico

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of realty action; R&PP Act Classification.

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SUMMARY: The following public land in Otero County, New Mexico has been 
examined and found suitable for classification for lease or conveyance 
to Otero County under the provision of the R&PP Act, as amended (43 
U.S.C. 869 et. seq.). Otero County, Alamo West Fire Rescue Department 
proposes to use the land for a substation and fire training facility.

T. 17 S., R. 9 E., NMPM,
    Sec. 17, W\1/2\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\NE\1/4\NE\1/4\NW\1/
4\
    Containing 10 acres, more or less.

DATE: Comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or 
classification must be submitted on or before November 27, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the BLM, Las Cruces District 
Office, 1800 Marquess, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorraine J. Salas at the address above 
or at (505) 525-4388.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Lease or conveyance will be subject to the 
following terms, conditions, and reservations:
    1. Provisions of the R&PP Act and to all applicable regulations of 
the Secretary of the Interior.
    2. A right-of-way for ditches and canals constructed by the 
authority of the United States.
    3. All valid existing rights documented on the official public land 
records at the time of lease/patent issuance.
    4. Upon determination by the authorized officer that the project 
has successfully been completed in accordance with the approved plan of 
development and management, the subject parcel will be conveyed. The 
mineral estate will be conveyed simultaneously pursuant to Section 209 
of the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1719).
    5. Subject to right-of-way NMNM 031478 held by Texas/New Mexico 
Power Company for the purpose of a 115 kv powerline.
    6. Subject to right-of-way NMNM 021762 held by the New Mexico State 
Highway Department for the purpose of a Federal Aid highway.
    7. Subject to right-of-way NMNM 58293 held by Otero County Electric 
Coop. for the purpose of an electric distribution line.
    8. Any other reservations that the authorized officer determines 
appropriate to ensure public access and proper management of Federal 
lands and interests therein.
    Detailed information concerning this action is available for review 
at the BLM, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess, Las Cruces, New 
Mexico, 88005. Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register, 
the lands will be segregated from all forms of appropriation under the 
public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for lease 
or conveyance under the R&PP Act and leasing under the mineral leasing 
laws. On or before November 27, 1996, interested persons may submit 
comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or classification of 
the lands to the District Manager, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 
Marquess, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005. Any adverse comments will be 
reviewed by the State Director. In the absence of any adverse comments, 
the classification will become effective 60 days from the date of 
publication of this notice.
    Classification Comments: Interested parties may submit comments 
involving the suitability of the land for a substation and training 
facility. Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the 
land is physically suited for the proposal, whether the use will 
maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the use is 
consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent 
with State and Federal programs.
    Application Comments: Interested parties may submit comments 
regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of 
development, whether the BLM followed proposed administrative 
procedures in reaching the decision, or any other factor not directly 
related to the suitability of the land for a substation and training 
facility.

    Dated: October 4, 1996.
Richard T. Watts,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 96-26048 Filed 10-9-96; 8:45 am]
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