[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 8442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-3956]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

(CO-935-4214-ET; COC-30130)


Notice of Proposed Extension of 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 extend Public Land 
Order No. 5736 for a 20-year period. This order withdrew public land 
from operation of the public land laws, including location and entry 
under the U. S. mining laws, to protect an administrative site. The 
land has been and remains open to mineral leasing. This notice also 
gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a 
public meeting.

DATE: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by 
May 18, 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 30, 1999, the Bureau of Land 
Management, Southwest Center, requested that Public Land Order No. 5736 
be extended for an additional 20-year period. This withdrawal was made 
to protect constructed improvements at a Bureau of Land Management 
administrative site. This withdrawal will expire July 23, 2000.
    The withdrawal comprises approximately 7.6 acres of public land in 
Montrose County. It is located in Section 4, T. 48 N., R. 9 W., New 
Mexico Principal Meridian and is described in Public Land Order 5736. A 
complete description of the lands can be provided by the Colorado State 
Office at the address shown above or the Southwest Center, 2465 S. 
Townsend Avenue, Montrose, Colorado, 970-240-5300.
    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. Any interested 
persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on 
the proposed extension 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 the regulations 
set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4.

Jenny L. Saunders,
Realty Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-3956 Filed 2-17-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P