[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 218 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 60728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29709]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[NM-030-1430-00; NMNM 98531]


Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) 
Act Classification; New Mexico

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

ACTION: Notice of realty action; R&PP Act Classification.

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SUMMARY: The following public land in Otero County, New Mexico has been 
examined and found suitable for classification for lease or conveyance 
to Otero County under the provision of the R&PP Act, as amended (43 
U.S.C. 869 et. seq.). The land had been previously identified as 
suitable for disposal by sale under Section 203 and Section 209(b) of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976 (90 Stat. 
2740; 43 U.S.C. 1713) at no less than the appraised fair market value. 
Otero County proposes to use the land for a road department.

T. 15 S., R. 10 E., NMPM
    Section 34, Lot 11.

    Containing 17.32 acres, more or less.

DATES: Comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or 
classification must be submitted on or before December 29, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the BLM, Las Cruces District 
Office, 1800 Marquess, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorraine J. Salas at the address above 
or at (505) 525-4388.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Lease or conveyance 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.
    3. All valid existing rights documented on the official public land 
records at the time of lease/patent issuance.
    4. Upon determination by the authorized officer that the project 
has successfully been completed in accordance with the approved plan of 
development and management, the subject parcel will be conveyed. The 
mineral estate will be conveyed simultaneously pursuant to Section 209 
of the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1719).
    5. Subject to right-of-way NMLC066065 held by Plains Electric G&T 
Cooperative for the purpose of a 115 kV powerline.
    6. Subject to right-of-way NMNM025146 held by the New Mexico State 
Highway Department for the purpose of a Federal Aid highway.
    7. Subject to a 30-foot easement on the northwest corner of the 
parcel.
    8. Any other reservations that the authorized officer determines 
appropriate to ensure public access and proper management of Federal 
land and interests therein.
    Detailed information concerning this action is available for review 
at the BLM, Las Cruces District, 1800 Marquess, Las Cruces, New Mexico. 
Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the land will 
be segregated from all 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. On or 
before December 29, 1997, interested persons may submit comments 
regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or classification of the land 
to the District Manager, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess, Las 
Cruces, New Mexico 88005. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the 
State Director. In the absence of any adverse comments, the 
classification will become effective 60 days from the date of 
publication of this notice.

Classification Comments

    Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of 
the land for a road department. Comments on the classification are 
restricted to whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, 
whether 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.

Application Comments

    Interested parties may submit comments regarding the specific use 
proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM 
followed proposed administrative procedures in reaching the decision, 
or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land 
for a road department.

    Dated: November 5, 1997.
Stephanie Hargrove,
Acting District Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-29709 Filed 11-10-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-VC-P