[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 21482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08601]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Withdrawal; North and Middle 
Fork American River, California

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY:  This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda for a public 
meeting for the Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Withdrawal; North 
and Middle Fork American River. This meeting will provide the 
opportunity for public involvement in this proposed withdrawal action. 
All comments will be considered when a final determination is made on 
whether this land should be withdrawn.

DATES: The meeting will be held at the Auburn Recreation District, 471 
Maidu Drive, Auburn, CA 95603 on May 20, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. This 
meeting will be open to all interested persons; those who desire to be 
heard in person and those who desire to submit written comments. Please 
indicate if you want to speak so time can be scheduled. All comments or 
requests to be heard should be received by close of business on 
Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Bureau of Land Management, 5152 Hillsdale 
Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The BLM, Jodi Lawson, Realty 
Specialist, Mother Lode Field Office, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado 
Hills, CA 95762, 916-941-3139, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Notice of Proposed Withdrawal for the 
North and Middle Fork American River Area which was published in the 
Federal Register on September 4, 2012, (77 FR 53906-53907) is hereby 
modified to schedule a public meeting as provided by 43 CFR part 2300.
    The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to assure long term 
protection and preservation of the riparian areas, wildlife habitat, 
scenic quality, high recreation value and reservoir sitting potential 
of certain public lands within the Congressionally authorized Auburn 
Dam project area. This withdrawal would close the land for up to 20 
years from settlement, sale, location or entry under the general land 
laws, including the United States mining laws, subject to valid 
existing rights. The land will remain open to mineral leasing.
    Until July 15, 2014, all persons who wish to submit comments, 
suggestions, or objections in connection with the proposed withdrawal 
may present their views in writing to the Field Manager, Mother Lode 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, 
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.

    Dated: April 3, 2014.
William S. Haigh,
Field Manager, Mother Lode Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2014-08601 Filed 4-15-14; 8:45 am]
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