[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71943-71944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-24577]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NM-030-1430-ES; NMNM 118224]


Notice of Realty Action

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of realty action.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found 
suitable approximately 80.24 acres of public land in Dona Ana County, 
New Mexico for classification for lease or subsequent conveyance under 
the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as 
amended (44 Stat. 741, as amended; 43 U.S. C. 869 et seq.) and Section 
212 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA of 1976, as 
amended). Las Cruces Public Schools propose to use the land for a K-5 
elementary school and a 6-8 grade middle school and playgrounds.

DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the 
proposed lease/conveyance or classification of the lands until February 
4, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to the District Manager, BLM, Las 
Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 
88005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Chavez, Realty Specialist at the 
above address or on (575) 525-4376.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 7 of the Taylor 
Grazing Act, as amended, 43 U.S.C. 315f, the following described land 
has been examined and found suitable for classification for a non-
profit, public purpose--specifically a site for a K-5 elementary school 
and a 6-8 grade middle school and playgrounds owned, operated and 
organized by Las Cruces Public Schools. The land is hereby classified 
accordingly. The parcel of public land, located north of Las Cruces, is 
described as follows:

New Mexico Principal Meridian

T. 22 S., R. 2 E., Section 10, NE1/4SE1/4, SW1/4SW1/4
    The area described contains 80.24 acres, more or less, in Dona 
Ana County.

    Las Cruces Public Schools propose to develop the land to construct 
an elementary school and middle school and playgrounds for the purpose 
of meeting educational needs in a rapidly growing community. The site 
would be leased for a period of 5 years with the option to purchase 
after the sites are developed according to the Las Cruces District's 5-
Year Master Plan. Conveying title to the affected public land is 
consistent with current BLM land use planning. The lease or conveyance, 
when issued, will be subject to the following terms, conditions, and 
reservations:
    1. Provisions of the R&PP Act and to all applicable regulations of 
the Secretary of the Interior.
    2. A right-of-way for ditches and canals constructed by the 
authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945).
    3. All valid existing rights documented on the official public land 
records at the time of lease/patent issuance.
    4. All minerals shall be reserved to the United States, together 
with the

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right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals.
    5. Any other reservations that the authorized officer determines 
appropriate to ensure public access and proper management of Federal 
land and interests therein.
    Pursuant to the requirements established by section 120(h) of the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 
(42 U.S.C. 9620 (h)) CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments 
and Reauthorization Act of 1988 (100 Stat. 1670), notice is hereby 
given that the above-described land has been examined and no evidence 
was found to indicate that any hazardous substances had been stored for 
one year or more, nor had any hazardous substances been disposed of or 
released on the subject property. Detailed information concerning this 
project, including, but not limited to documentation relating to 
compliance with applicable environmental and cultural resource laws, is 
available for review at the address above.
    On December 19, 2007, the land described will be segregated from 
all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including 
the general mining laws, except for lease or conveyance under the R&PP 
Act and leasing under the mineral leasing laws.
    Classification Comments: Interested parties may submit comments 
involving the suitability of the land for the K-5 elementary school and 
the 6-8 grade middle school. Comments on the classification are 
restricted to whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, 
where the use will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether 
the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is 
consistent with State and Federal programs.
    Additional Comments: Interested parties may submit comments 
regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of 
development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures 
in reaching the decision, or any other factor not directly related to 
the suitability of the land for school sites. Before including your 
address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying 
information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire 
comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made 
publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to 
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we 
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Any adverse comments 
will be reviewed by the BLM State Director who may sustain, vacate, or 
modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the 
classification will become effective on February 19, 2008.

    Dated: December 13, 2007.
E. Dwight Fielder,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. E7-24577 Filed 12-18-07; 8:45 am]
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