[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 62494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25436]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WY-921-1430-ET; WYW 74730]


Notice of Proposed Extension of Public Land Order No. 6368; 
Opportunity for Public Meeting; Wyoming

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to extend Public 
Land Order No. 6368 for a 20-year period. This order withdrew public 
lands from location and entry under the mining laws to protect the 
Horsethief and Natural Trap Caves in Big Horn County. The lands have 
been and will remain open 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 
January 6, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the BLM 
Wyoming State Director, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003-1828.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Booth at 307-775-6124.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 13, 2002, a petition/
application was approved allowing the Bureau of Land Management to file 
an application to extend Public Land Order No. 6368. This withdrawal 
was made to protect the important recreational, scientific, and 
educational values of the Horsethief and Natural Trap Caves. Public 
Land Order No. 6368 will expire on April 15, 2003.
    The withdrawal comprises approximately 528.23 acres of public land 
as described below:

Sixth Principal Meridian
    T. 58 N., R. 94 W.,
    Sec. 20, lots 1 to 8, inclusive, and S\1/2\N\1/2\;
    Sec. 21, lots 4, 5, and SW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
    Sec. 28, S\1/2\SE\1/4\.

    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 undersigned officer of the BLM.
    Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is 
afforded in connection with the proposed extension. All interested 
persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on 
the proposed extension should submit a written request to the Wyoming 
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 before the scheduled date of the 
meeting.
    This extension will be processed in accordance with the regulations 
set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4.

    Dated: September 27, 2002.
Alan L. Kesterke,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 02-25436 Filed 10-4-02; 8:45 am]
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