[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 2793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1252]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[AK-933-1430-ET; AA-26417]


Notice of Proposed Extension of Withdrawal and Opportunity for 
Public Meeting; Alaska

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Geological Survey proposes to extend Public Land 
Order No. 6458 for a 20-year period. This order withdrew public land 
from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, 
including the mining laws to protect the Sitka Magnetic Observatory 
Site. 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 21, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Comments and requests should be sent to the Alaska State 
Director, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, No. 13, 
Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7599. You can access information about sending 
comments electronically at: http://www.anchorage.ak.blm.gov/sitkamos.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robbie J. Havens, BLM Alaska State 
Office, 907-271-5477.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 25, 2002, the U.S. Geological Survey 
requested that Public Land Order No. 6458 be extended for an additional 
20-year period. Public Land Order No. 6458, which expires on September 
6, 2003, withdrew 117.13 acres from settlement, sale, location or entry 
under the general land laws, including the mining laws to protect the 
Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site, as it affects the following described 
land:

Copper River Meridian
T. 55 S., R. 63 E., U.S. Survey No. 2545, Lot 4.
The area described contains 117.13 acres.

    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 withdrawal extension may 
present their views in writing to the Alaska State Director of the 
Bureau of Land Management.
    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 withdrawal extension must submit a written request to the 
Alaska 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 application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2300.

    Dated: November 25, 2002.
Linda J. Resseguie,
Acting Chief, Branch of Lands, Division of Lands, Minerals, and 
Resources.
[FR Doc. 03-1252 Filed 1-17-03; 8:45 am]
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