[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 33190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11203]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[CO200-1430-ES, ET; COC-63837]


Notice of Realty Actions

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of realty actions.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found 
suitable for classification for lease and conveyance under the 
provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act approximately 
102.91 acres of public land located Boulder County. The realty would be 
developed and used for hiking and other recreational pursuits.

DATES: Comments as to the proposed classification and the lease and 
conveyance application must be received by BLM on or before July 22, 
2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Field Manager, Royal Gorge 
Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, 3170 East Main Street, 
Ca[ntilde]on City, Colorado 81212.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Debbie Bellew, Land Law Examiner, BLM 
Royal Gorge Field Office, (719) 269-8514.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board of County Commissioners for 
Boulder, County, Colorado, has filed a petition-application under the 
provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended (43 
U.S.C. 869 et seq.), for classification, and for a lease and subsequent 
conveyance of the following described public land:

T. 1 N., R. 73 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado,
Section 12, lots 33, 43, 47, 48, 50, 59, and 65, containing 
approximately 102.91 acres.

    The BLM has examined the above-described land in Boulder County and 
finds it is suitable for classification lease and subsequent conveyance 
to the County under the provisions of the Recreation and Public 
Purposes Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). The land would be 
used for hiking and other recreational purposes and would include a 
parking area, trailhead, interpretive signs, and trails. The above-
described public land is not needed for any federal purpose and has 
been identified for disposal in the Northeast Colorado Resource 
Management Plan (September 1986). Leasing and subsequent disposal of 
the land to Boulder County for recreational purposes is consistent with 
current BLM land use planning and would complement the County's public 
outdoor recreation program. The lease would be issued for an initial 
term of five years to allow Boulder County sufficient time to develop 
the parking area, trailhead and interpretive signs. The BLM would 
subsequently convey the land to Boulder County after recreational 
development activities have been completed.
    The lease and subsequent patent, if issued, would be subject to the 
following terms, conditions, and reservations:
    1. Provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and all 
applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior.
    2. A reservation to the United States of a right-of-way for ditches 
and canals constructed by the authority of the United States under the 
Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945).
    3. A reservation to the United States of all minerals, together 
with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals under 
applicable laws and regulations established by the Secretary of the 
Interior.
    4. All valid existing rights.
    5. Terms, covenants and conditions identified through the 
applicable environmental analysis or that the authorized officer 
determines appropriate to ensure public access and the proper use and 
management of the realty.
    You may obtain additional detailed information concerning this 
Notice of Realty Action from the Royal Gorge Field Office of the BLM, 
3170 East Main Street, Ca[ntilde]on City, Colorado 81212.
    On June 7, 2005, the above-described public land is segregated from 
all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the 
mining and mineral leasing laws, except for leasing or conveyance under 
the Recreation and Public Purposes Act.

Classification Comments

    You may submit comments regarding the proposed classification of 
the above-described public land as suitable for use by Boulder County 
as a recreation area, to include a parking area, trailhead, 
interpretive signs, and trail management to the Royal Gorge Field 
Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 3170 East Main Street, Ca[ntilde]on 
City, Colorado 81212, on or before July 22, 2005. Comments on the 
proposed classification are restricted to the following four criteria, 
which are outlined in the regulations at 43 CFR 2410.1:
    1. Whether the land is physically suited for the purpose for which 
it is classified;
    2. Whether the proposed use will maximize the future use or uses of 
the land and minimize disturbance to or dislocation of existing users;
    3. Whether the proposed use is consistent with local planning and 
zoning requirements; and
    4. Whether the proposed use is consistent with state and federal 
programs.
    The BLM Colorado State Director will review any adverse comments 
received on the proposed classification. In the absence of any adverse 
comments, the classification will become effective on August 8, 2005.

Application Comments

    You may also submit comments regarding the specific uses and 
facilities proposed in Boulder County's Recreation and Public Purposes 
Act application and plan of development, or any other factor not 
directly related to the suitability of the land for recreational use 
and development. Your comments on Boulder County's application should 
be sent to the Royal Gorge Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 
3170 East Main Street, Ca[ntilde]on City, Colorado 81212, on or before 
July 22, 2005.

(Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5(h)(1) and (h)(3)).

Roy L. Masinton,
Royal Gorge Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 05-11203 Filed 6-6-05; 8:45 am]
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