[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 32895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15968]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[CO-930-1430-01; COC-61890]


Proposed 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 withdraw 
approximately 2,594 acres of public land and 220 acres of public 
minerals for 50 years to protect the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. 
This notice closes this land to operation of the public land laws 
including location and entry under the mining laws for up to two years. 
The lands have been and remain open to mineral leasing.

DATES: Comments on this proposed withdrawal or requests for public 
meeting must be received on or before September 14, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments and requests for a meeting should be sent to the 
Colorado State Director, BLM, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, 
Colorado 80215-7076.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 4, 1998, a petition was approved 
allowing the Bureau of Land Management to file an application to 
withdraw the following described public lands from settlement, sale, 
location, or entry under the general land laws, including the mining 
laws, subject to valid existing rights:

New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado

T. 46 N., R. 3 W.,
    Sec. 7, lots 8 and 9;
    Sec. 18, lots 1 and 2, parcels A, B, C, D, F, and G;
    Sec. 19, lot 8.
T. 47 N., R. 3 W.,
    Sec. 5, NW\1/4\, N\1/2\SW\1/4\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 8, E\1/2\;
    Sec. 16, W\1/2\W\1/2\;
    Sec. 17, E\1/2\E\1/2\;
    Sec. 20, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\, and parcel A of the SE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 21, W\1/2\W\1/2\;
    Sec. 28, parcel A of the W\1/2\NW\1/4\;
    Sec. 29, parcel A of the NE\1/4\NE\1/4\.
T. 48 N., R. 3 W.,
    Sec. 32, W\1/2\.
T. 45 N., R. 4 W.,
    Sec. 1, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
    Sec. 23, E\1/2\E\1/2\ (only the Federally owned land);
    Sec. 24, S\1/2\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\;
    Sec. 25, N\1/2\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
    Sec. 26, lots 1 thru 3, and NE\1/4\NE\1/4\ (only the Federally 
owned land).
T. 46 N., R. 4 W.,
    Sec. 13, E\1/2\E\1/2\;
    Sec. 24, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\;
    Sec. 25, SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\NE\1/4\;
    Sec. 36, NE\1/4\NW\1/4\, and N\1/2\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\.
    The areas described aggregate approximately 2,594 acres of 
public lands in Gunnison County.
    The minerals in the following lands would be withdrawn from 
entry under the U.S. mining laws. The surface of these lands have 
been patented:

New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado

T. 45 N., R. 4 W.,
    Sec. 2, NW\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 14, W\1/2\E\1/2\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\SE\1/4\.

    The areas described aggregate 220 acres of public domain 
minerals in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties.

    For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this 
notice, all parties who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or 
objections in connection with this proposed action, or to request a 
public meeting, may present their views in writing to the Colorado 
State Director. If the authorized officer determines that a meeting 
should be held, the meeting will be scheduled and conducted in 
accordance with 43 CFR 2310.3-1(c)(2).
    This application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR Part 2310.
    For a period of two years from the date of publication in the 
Federal Register, these lands will be segregated as specified above 
unless the application is denied or cancelled or the withdrawal is 
approved prior to that date. During this period the Bureau of Land 
Management will continue to manage this land.
Jenny L. Saunders,
Realty Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-15968 Filed 6-15-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P