[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 196 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 52771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-26718]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CO-930-1430-01; COC-60906]


Proposed Withdrawal; Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado

September 30, 1997.
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management proposes to withdraw 
approximately 129.8 acres of public lands for 20 years to protect three 
recreation sites. This notice closes these lands to operation of the 
public land laws including location and entry under the mining laws for 
up to two years. The lands have been and remain open to mineral 
leasing.

DATES: Comments on this proposed withdrawal or requests for public 
meeting must be received on or before January 7, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments and requests for a meeting should be sent to the 
Colorado State Director, BLM, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, 
Colorado 80215-7076.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris E. Chelius, 303-239-3706.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 26, 1997, a petition was 
approved allowing the Bureau of Land Management to file an application 
to withdraw the following described public lands from settlement, sale, 
location, or entry under the general land laws, including the mining 
laws, subject to valid existing rights:

Sixth Principal Meridian

 Mud Springs

T. 13 S., R. 102 W.,
    Sec. 24, S\1/2\NW\1/4\SE\1/4\ and N\1/2\SW\1/4\SE\1/4\.

Dominguez

T. 15 S., R. 100 W.,
    Sec. 15, SW\1/4\NE\1/4\SE\1/4\, SE\1/4\NW\1/4\SE\1/4\, NE\1/
4\SW\1/4\SE\1/4\, and NW\1/4\SE\1/4\SE\1/4\

Miracle Rock

T. 12 S., R. 103 W.,
    Sec. 26, West 10 chains of Lot 3, and that portion of the SE\1/
4\SW\1/4\ within acquired parcel C-832;
    Sec. 35, West 10 chains of Lot 2, and that portion of the NE\1/
4\NW\1/4\ within acquired parcel C-832.

    The areas described aggregate approximately 129.8 acres in Mesa 
County.

    For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this 
notice, all parties who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or 
objections in connection with this proposed action, or to request a 
public meeting, may present their views in writing to the Colorado 
State Director. If the authorized officer determines that a meeting 
should be held, the meeting will be scheduled and conducted in 
accordance with 43 CFR 2310.3-1(c)(2)).
    This application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR part 2310.

    For a period of two years from the date of publication in the 
Federal Register, these lands will be segregated as specified above 
unless the application is denied or cancelled or the withdrawal is 
approved prior to that date. During this period the Bureau of Land 
Management will continue to manage this land.
Jenny L. Saunders,
Realty Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-26718 Filed 10-8-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-JB-M