[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 8 (Thursday, January 11, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 2443]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-871]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NV-930-1430-ET]


Termination of Segregation; NV

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of termination of segregation.

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SUMMARY: This action terminates a portion of the segregation known as 
the Lincoln Douglas Land Exchange. The land will be opened to the 
public land laws generally, including the mining and mineral leasing 
laws.

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 12, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to: Bureau of Land 
Management, Gene L. Drais, Assistant Field Manager, Nonrenewable 
Resources, HC 33, Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301-9408.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Metcalf, Land Law Examiner, at 
the above address or telephone (775) 289-1852.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority delegated by 
appendix 1 of Bureau of Land Management Manual 1203 dated November 25, 
1998, that portion identified below as being part of the Lincoln 
Douglas Exchange is hereby terminated in its entirety:

Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada

T. 6 S., R. 57 E.,
    Section 25, NW\1/4\NW\1/4\,
T.5 N., R. 66E.,
    Section 15, N\1/2\NE\1/4\,
T.5 N., R. 66E.,
    Section 26, SW\1/2\SW\1/4\,
    Section 28, NW\1/4\SE\1/4\.

    The area described contains 240 acres in Lincoln County.

    The classification made pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976, 
amended, and segregated the public land from all other forms of 
appropriation under the public land laws, including location under the 
United States mining laws and the mineral leasing laws. The segregation 
request has been withdrawn, therefore, is no longer needed.
    At 10 a.m. on February 12, 2001, the land will be open to the 
operation of the public land laws and the mineral leasing laws, subject 
to valid existing rights, existing classifications and withdrawals, and 
requirements of applicable law. All valid applications received prior 
to or at 9 a.m. on February 12, 2001, will be considered as 
simultaneously filed. All other applications received will be 
considered in order of filing.
    At 9 a.m. on February 12, 2001, the lands described above will be 
opened to location and entry under the United States mining laws, 
subject to valid existing rights, the provisions of existing 
withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of 
applicable law. Appropriation of lands under the general mining laws 
prior to the date and time of restoration is unauthorized. Any such 
attempted appropriation, including attempted adverse possession under 
30 U.S.C. 38, shall vest no rights against the United States. Acts 
required to establish a location and to initiate a right of possession 
are governed by State law where not in conflict with Federal law. The 
Bureau of Land Management will not intervene in disputes between rival 
locators over possessory rights since Congress has provided for such 
determinations in local courts.

    Dated: December 27, 2000.
Daniel R. Netcher,
Assistant Field Manager, Nonrenewable Resources.
[FR Doc. 01-871 Filed 1-10-01; 8:45 am]
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