[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 200 (Monday, October 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 61182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-26432]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[CO-935-1430-ET; COC-017768]


Notice of Proposed Extension of Withdrawal; Opportunity for 
Public Meeting; Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend Public Land 
Order No. 5979 for a 20-year period. This order withdrew public lands 
from operation of the public land laws, including location and entry 
under the U.S. mining laws, to protect two administrative sites. The 
lands have been and remain open to mineral leasing. This notice also 
gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a 
public meeting.

DATES: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by 
January 16, 2001.

Addresses: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the Colorado 
State Director, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215-7093.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris E. Chelius at 303-239-3706.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Uncompaphgre Field Office and the Little 
Snake Field Office have requested that Public Land Order No. 5979 be 
extended for a 20-year period. This withdrawal was made to protect 
constructed improvements and equipment storage at two Bureau of Land 
Management administrative sites. This withdrawal will expire September 
2, 2001.
    The withdrawal comprises two sites. One is approximately 0.688 
acres of public land near the town of Norwood in Section 27, T. 45 N., 
R. 13 W., New Mexico Principal Meridian, San Miguel County, Colorado. 
The second site is 1 acre of public land in the town of Craig in 
section 35, T. 7 N., R 91 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Moffat County, 
Colorado. A complete description of the lands can be provided by the 
Colorado State Office at the address shown above.
    For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this 
notice, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or 
objections in connection with the proposed extension, or to request a 
public meeting may present their views in writing to the Colorado State 
Director at the address shown above.
    Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is 
afforded in connection with this proposed extension. Any interested 
persons who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on 
this proposed action should submit a written request to the Colorado 
State Director within 90 days from the date of publication of this 
notice. If the authorized officer determines that a public meeting will 
be held, a notice of the time and place will be published in the 
Federal Register at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date of the 
meeting.
    This extension will be processed in accordance with the regulations 
set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4.

Jenny L. Saunders,
Realty Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-26432 Filed 10-13-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P