[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 218 (Friday, November 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 61658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-29508]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[AZA 31073]


Notice of Proposed Withdrawal; Arizona

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, 
proposes to withdraw 11,565 acres of National Forest System land to 
protect the unique prehistoric, recreational, historical, and 
interpretive integrity of the Perry Mesa area. This notice segregates 
the land for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United 
States mining laws. The land will remain open to all other uses which 
may by law be made of National Forest System land.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before February 10, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Forest Supervisor, Tonto 
National Forest, 2324 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Delvin Lopez or Kelly Jardine, Cave 
Creek Ranger District, 480-595-3300.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 25, 1999, the Forest Service 
filed an application to withdraw the following described National 
Forest System land from location and entry under the United States 
mining laws, subject to valid existing rights:

Gila and Salt River Meridian

Tonto National Forest

T. 9 N., R. 3 E., (protracted sections)
    Secs. 1 and 2;
    Secs. 10, 11, and 12;
    Secs. 15 and 16;
    Sec. 21, W\1/2\.
T. 9\1/2\ N., R. 3 E.,
    Sec. 23, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, and S\1/2\;
    Sec. 24, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, and S\1/2\;
    Secs. 25 and 26;
    Secs. 35 and 36.
T. 9\1/2\ N., R. 4 E.,
    Sec. 19, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, E\1/2\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 20, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, and S\1/2\;
    Sec. 29;
    Sec. 30, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, E\1/2\W\1/2\, and E\1/2\;
    Sec. 31, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, E\1/2\W\1/2\, and E\1/2\.
T. 10 N., R. 4 E.,
    Sec. 31, lots 1 to 4, inclusive E\1/2\W\1/2\, and E\1/2\.

    The area described contains approximately 11,565 acres in 
Yavapai County.

    For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this 
notice, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or 
objections in connection with the proposed withdrawal may present their 
views in writing to the Forest Supervisor of the Tonto National Forest.
    Notice is hereby given that a public meeting in connection with the 
proposed withdrawal will be held at a later date. A notice of time and 
place will be published in the Federal Register and a newspaper in the 
general vicinity of the lands to be withdrawn at least 30 days before 
the scheduled date of the meeting.
    The application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR part 2300.
    For a period of 2 years from the date of publication of this notice 
in the Federal Register, the land will be segregated as specified above 
unless the application is denied or canceled or the withdrawal is 
approved prior to that date.

    Dated: November 1, 1999.
Alvin L. Burch,
Acting Deputy State Director,
Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 99-29508 Filed 11-10-99; 8:45 am]
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