[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41425-41426]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14185]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[ID-933-1430-ET; DK-G04-0003; IDI-7322]


Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extensions and Public Meetings; 
Idaho

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has filed an application 
proposing to extend Public Land Order Nos. 6629 and 6670 for additional 
20-year terms. The Public Land Orders withdrew public lands and

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reserved mineral interests from settlement, sale, location, and entry 
under the general land laws, including the mining laws, to protect the 
recreational and scenic values of the Lower Salmon River. This notice 
gives the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and 
gives notice for scheduled public meetings in connection with the 
proposed withdrawal extensions.

DATES: Public meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 in 
Lewiston, Idaho at the Community Center located at 1424 Main Street; 
and Thursday, October 20, 2005 in Riggins, Idaho at the Best Western 
Salmon Rapids Lodge located at 1010 South Main Street. Both meetings 
will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ADDRESSES: All persons who wish to submit comments in connection with 
the proposed withdrawal extensions should do so in writing. Comments 
must be addressed to the Idaho State Director (933), BLM, Idaho State 
Office, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho 83709, and, to be considered, 
must be received by BLM on or before November 21, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Simmons, BLM, Idaho State 
Office, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho 83709, 208-373-3867 or Ron 
Grant, BLM, Cottonwood Field Office, House 1, Butte Drive Route 3, Box 
181, Cottonwood, Idaho 83522, 208-962-3680.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The withdrawals created by Public Land Order 
Nos. 6629 (51 FR 41104-41105) and 6670 (53 FR 10535-10536) will expire 
on November 12, 2006 and March 31, 2008, respectively, unless extended. 
The Bureau of Land Management has filed an application to extend these 
withdrawals for additional 20-year terms to protect the remote, 
undeveloped character and outstanding scenic and recreational values of 
the Lower Salmon River Canyon. The withdrawals in total comprise 
approximately 18,531.69 acres of public lands and 8,062.12 acres of 
reserved mineral interests in private lands located in Lewis and Nez 
Perce Counties. Complete legal descriptions can be found in the 
published public land orders and, if requested, copies will be provided 
by the BLM Idaho State Office or the BLM Cottonwood Field Office at the 
addresses shown above.
    As extended, the withdrawal would not alter the applicability of 
those public land laws governing the use of the lands under lease, 
license, or permit, or governing the disposal of their mineral or 
vegetative resources other than under the mining laws.
    The use of a right-of-way, or a cooperative agreement would not 
provide the needed protection.
    There are no suitable alternative sites as the described lands 
contain the resource values in need of preservation and protection. The 
withdrawals would not displace any existing uses.
    Water rights will not be needed to fulfill the purpose of the 
requested withdrawal.
    All persons who wish to submit comments in connection with the 
proposed withdrawal extensions may present their views in writing at 
the public meetings or to the Idaho State Director of the Bureau of 
Land Management at the address above. To be considered, comments must 
be received by BLM on or before November 21, 2005. Comments, including 
names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public 
review during regular business hours at the BLM Idaho State Office. 
Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to 
withhold your name or address from public review or from disclosure 
under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently 
at the beginning of your comments. Such requests will be honored to the 
extent allowed by law. All submissions from organizations or 
businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as 
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be 
made available for public inspection in their entirety.
    The withdrawal extensions will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4.

(Authority: 43 CFR 2310.3-1(b)(1).


    Dated: June 28, 2005.
Jimmie Buxton,
Branch Chief for Lands, Minerals, & Water Rights.
[FR Doc. 05-14185 Filed 7-18-05; 8:45 am]
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