[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 9446] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5084] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [WY-985-97-0777-00; WYW139860] Notice of Realty Action; Wyoming AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Classification of public land for recreation and public purposes, Natrona County, Wyoming. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The following public land has been examined and found suitable for classification for lease only to the Town of Midwest, Wyoming under the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). Sixth Principal Meridian T. 40 N., R. 79 W., Sec. 25, SE\1/4\, SW\1/4\, NW\1/4\, SW\1/4\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, NE\1/ 4\, NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, SW\1/4\. Containing 20 acres, more or less. The Town of Midwest proposes to use the land that currently has an existing cooling pond located on it for recreational uses, including development of a portion of the pond for scuba diving activities. The lease of these lands under the Recreation and Public Purpose Act is consistent with the Platte River Resource Management Plan. COMMENTS: For a period of 45 days from the date of publication of this Notice in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed lease or the classification of the lands to the Area Manager, Platte River Resource Area, P.O. Box 2420, Mills, WY 82644. 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 in the Federal Register. Upon publication of this Notice in the Federal Register, the lands will be segregated from all forms of appropriations under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for lease under the Recreation and Public Purpose Act and leasing under the mineral leasing laws. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Detailed information concerning this action is available for review at the Bureau of Land Management, Platte River Resource Area Office, 815 Connie Street, Mills, WY 82644. Dated: February 20, 1997. Mike Karbs, Area Manager. [FR Doc. 97-5084 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-M