[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 124 (Friday, June 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 34774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16824]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[ID-933-07-1990-00]


Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management: 
Forms of Legal Financial Guarantees Allowable Under Idaho State Law

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) amended the surface 
management regulations at 43 CFR subpart 3809 on February 28, 1997 (62 
FR 9093). The amendment requires each BLM State Director to consult 
with the appropriate State authorities to determine which financial 
instruments in 43 CFR 3809.1-9(k) are allowable under State law. Idaho 
State law allows surety bonds, cash, irrevocable letters of credit, 
certificates of deposit, and negotiable United States Government, 
State, and Municipal securities or bonds as forms of financial 
guarantees related to reclamation requirements.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This list is effective May 30, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terry Maley, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office, Division of 
Resource Services, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho 83709-1657, 208-
373-3820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau of Land Management has consulted 
with appropriate Idaho State authorities to determine which of the 
financial instruments in Sec. 3809.1-9(k) are allowable under Idaho 
State law to satisfy the financial assurance requirements related to 
mining reclamation requirements. The State of Idaho, Idaho Department 
of Lands has determined the following forms of financial guarantees are 
allowable under Idaho State Law: Surety bonds, cash, irrevocable 
letters of credit, certificates of deposit, and negotiable United 
States Government, State, and Municipal securities or bonds.

Martha G. Hahn,
State Director.
[FR Doc. 97-16824 Filed 6-26-97; 8:45 am]
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