[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 8 (Monday, January 13, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 1638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-599]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[OR-958-1430-ET; HAG-0299; OROR-16756]


Proposed Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; 
Washington

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, proposes 
to extend Public Land Order No. 6476 for another 20 year period. This 
order withdrew National Forest System land from location and entry 
under the mining laws to protect and preserve the best stand of 
redwoods at the northern limits of the species range for research and 
educational values, and to protect the sensitive fauna and endangered 
species within the Wheeler Creek Research Natural Area. The land has 
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 
April 14, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the Forest 
Supervisor, Siskiyou National Forest, 333W. 8th Street, P.O. Box 520, 
Medford, Oregon 97501-0209, or the Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/
Washington State Office, P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Mendenhall, Realty Specialist, 
Siskiyou National Forest, 541-471-6521, or Charles R. Roy, BLM Oregon/
Washington State Office, 503-808-6189.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 1, 2002, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Forest Service, requested that Public Land Order No. 6476 
be extended for an additional 20 year period. This withdrawal was made 
to protect and preserve the best stand of redwoods at the northern 
limits of the species range for research and educational values, and to 
protect the sensitive fauna and endangered species within the Wheeler 
Creek Research Natural Area in Curry County, Oregon. Public Land Order 
No. 6476 will expire on October 4, 2003.
    The withdrawal comprises approximately 334 acres of National Forest 
System land. It is located in T. 40 S., R. 12 W., Willamette Meridian, 
as described in Public Land Order No. 6476. A complete description of 
the land can be provided by the Oregon 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, or request for a 
public meeting may present their views in writing to the Oregon State 
Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or Forest Supervisor.
    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.
    The withdrawal application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2300.

Robert D. DeViney Jr.,
Chief, Branch of Realty and Records Services.
[FR Doc. 03-599 Filed 1-10-03; 8:45 am]
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