[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 54 (Monday, March 20, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 15006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-6743]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[CO-200-1430-EU] COC-57547, COC-63624


Notice of Realty Action

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Realty Action.

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SUMMARY: The following public lands in Boulder and Prowers County have 
been examined and found suitable for classification for lease or 
conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes 
Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.)
    COC-57547: The Town of Ward, proposes to include the following 
lands in the development of a recreational and wildlife reserve 
area:

Sixth Principal Meridian

T. 1 N., R. 73 W.,
    Sec. 1, Public lands south and west of Brainard Lake Road, 
excluding that portion of the Johanna Lode, MS 12731, that is in 
conflict with the unpatented Warrior Lode mining claim
    Sec. 12, lots 1, 3, 4, 9 and a portion of lot 2
    Consisting of approximately 166.23 acres.

    COC-63624: Colorado Division of Wildlife proposes to include the 
following lands in the X-Y Ranch State Wildlife Area:

Sixth Principal Meridian

T. 22 S., R. 43 W.,
    Sec. 31, SE\1/4\SE\1/4\
T. 23 S., R. 43 W.,
    Sec. 4, NW\1/4\SW\1/4\
    Sec. 5, SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, NW\1/4\NW\1/4\
    Sec. 10, NE\1/4\SW\1/4\, SW\1/4\SE\1/4\
    Sec. 14, SE\1/4\SE\1/4\
    Sec. 24, NW\1/4\NW\1/4\

    Consisting of approximately 320 acres.

    The lands are not needed for Federal purposes. Lease or conveyance 
for recreational use is consistent with current BLM land use planning 
and would be in the public interest.
    Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the lands 
in Prowers County will be segregated from all forms of appropriation 
under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except 
for lease or conveyance under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. 
The lands in Boulder County are currently segregated under COC-63637, 
dated February 10, 2000.

DATES: Interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed 
lease/conveyance or classification of the lands before April 21, 2000. 
Reference the applicable serial number in all correspondence. In the 
absence of any adverse comments, the classification will become 
effective May 19, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Bureau of Land Management, Canon City District, P.O. Box 
2200, Canon City, Colorado 81215-2200.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COC-57547: Jan Fackrell, Realty 
Specialist at 719-269-8525. COC-63624: Dave Hallock, Realty Specialist 
at 719-269-8536.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Classification comments--interested parties 
may submit comments involving the suitability of the land for the 
purposes stated. Comments on the classification are restricted to 
whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, whether the use 
will maximize future use or uses of the land, whether the use is 
consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent 
with State and Federal programs.
    Application comments--interested parties may submit comments 
regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of 
development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures 
in reaching the decision, or any other factor not directly related to 
the suitability of the land for the proposals.
    This action is in response to applications by the Town of Ward and 
Colorado Division of Wildlife. Lease of the lands will not be 
authorized until after the classification becomes effective. Lease or 
patent of the lands for recreational or public purpose use would be 
subject to the following terms, conditions, and reservations:
    1. Provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and to all 
applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior.
    2. All valid existing rights documented on the official public land 
records at the time of lease/patent issuance.
    3. All minerals shall be reserved to the United States, together 
with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals.
    4. Any other reservations that the authorized officer determines 
appropriate to ensure public access and proper management of Federal 
lands and interests therein.

Donnie R. Sparks,
Field Office Manager.
[FR Doc. 00-6743 Filed 3-17-00; 8:45 am]
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