[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 32895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15968]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[CO-930-1430-01; COC-61890]
Proposed Withdrawal; Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management proposes to withdraw
approximately 2,594 acres of public land and 220 acres of public
minerals for 50 years to protect the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.
This notice closes this land 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 September 14, 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 June 4, 1998, 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:
New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado
T. 46 N., R. 3 W.,
Sec. 7, lots 8 and 9;
Sec. 18, lots 1 and 2, parcels A, B, C, D, F, and G;
Sec. 19, lot 8.
T. 47 N., R. 3 W.,
Sec. 5, NW\1/4\, N\1/2\SW\1/4\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\;
Sec. 8, E\1/2\;
Sec. 16, W\1/2\W\1/2\;
Sec. 17, E\1/2\E\1/2\;
Sec. 20, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\, and parcel A of the SE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
Sec. 21, W\1/2\W\1/2\;
Sec. 28, parcel A of the W\1/2\NW\1/4\;
Sec. 29, parcel A of the NE\1/4\NE\1/4\.
T. 48 N., R. 3 W.,
Sec. 32, W\1/2\.
T. 45 N., R. 4 W.,
Sec. 1, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
Sec. 23, E\1/2\E\1/2\ (only the Federally owned land);
Sec. 24, S\1/2\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\;
Sec. 25, N\1/2\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
Sec. 26, lots 1 thru 3, and NE\1/4\NE\1/4\ (only the Federally
owned land).
T. 46 N., R. 4 W.,
Sec. 13, E\1/2\E\1/2\;
Sec. 24, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\;
Sec. 25, SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\NE\1/4\;
Sec. 36, NE\1/4\NW\1/4\, and N\1/2\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\.
The areas described aggregate approximately 2,594 acres of
public lands in Gunnison County.
The minerals in the following lands would be withdrawn from
entry under the U.S. mining laws. The surface of these lands have
been patented:
New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado
T. 45 N., R. 4 W.,
Sec. 2, NW\1/4\SE\1/4\;
Sec. 14, W\1/2\E\1/2\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\SE\1/4\.
The areas described aggregate 220 acres of public domain
minerals in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties.
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. 98-15968 Filed 6-15-98; 8:45 am]
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