[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 24, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 66195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30639]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CO-935-4214-ET; COC-23841]


Proposed Extension of Withdrawal; Opportunity for Public Meeting; 
Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, proposes to 
extend Public Land Order No. 5718 for another 20-year period. This 
order withdrew National Forest System land from location and entry 
under the mining laws to protect the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel on 
Interstate Highway 70. The land has been and remains open to Forest 
management and to mineral leasing. This notice also gives an 
opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public 
meeting.

DATES: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by 
February 22, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the Colorado 
State Director, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215-7093.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 9, 1999, the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Forest Service, requested that Public Land Order No. 5718 
be extended for an additional 20-year period. This withdrawal was made 
to protect public safety and public investment in the Eisenhower/
Johnson Memorial Tunnel on Interstate Highway 70. This highway is an 
important part of the transportation system between the east and west 
slopes of the Continental Divide in Colorado. Public Land Order 5718 
will expire on April 13, 2000.
    The withdrawal comprises approximately 1,365 acres of National 
Forest System land. It is located in T. 4 S., R. 76 W., (unsurveyed) at 
the West Portal and above the Tunnel, and is described in Public Land 
Order 5718 and is located in Summit and Clear Creek Counties. A 
complete description of the lands can be provided by the Colorado State 
Office at the address shown above.
    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 extension may present their 
views in writing to the Colorado State Director of the Bureau of Land 
Management.
    Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is 
afforded in connection with this proposed extension. All interested 
persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on 
the proposal should submit a written request to the Colorado State 
Director within 90 days from the date of publication of this notice. If 
the authorized officer determines that a public meeting will be held, a 
notice of the time and place will be published in the Federal Register 
at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting.
    This extension will be processed in accordance with regulations set 
forth in 43 CFR part 2310.
Jenny L. Saunders,
Realty Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-30639 Filed 11-23-99; 8:45 am]
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