80_FR_62760 80 FR 62560 - Application for Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting, Deep Creek Canyon and Corridor, Colorado

80 FR 62560 - Application for Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting, Deep Creek Canyon and Corridor, Colorado

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 200 (October 16, 2015)

Page Range62560-62562
FR Document2015-26364

The United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an application (COC 77206) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 4,200 acres of National Forest System lands within the White River National Forest from location and entry under the United States mining laws for a period of 20 years to protect multiple outstanding features, including scenic, recreational, geologic, ecologic, wildlife, and fisheries values, in the Deep Creek canyon and corridor. The character of the canyon and corridor is natural and essentially primitive, and the lands and free-flowing waters were found to be eligible for Wild and Scenic designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in the 2002 White River National Forest, Land and Resource Management Plan Revision. The Forest Plan decision recommended withdrawal of the canyon and corridor from location and entry under the United States mining laws. This notice temporarily segregates the land for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws while the application is being processed. This notice also provides the public an opportunity to comment on the application and to request a public meeting. The lands have been and will remain open to mineral and geothermal leasing, and to such forms of disposition as may be allowed by law on National Forest System lands.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLCO923000-L14400000-ET0000-15X]


Application for Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting, 
Deep Creek Canyon and Corridor, Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an 
application (COC 77206) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 
requesting the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 
4,200 acres of National Forest System lands within the White River 
National Forest from location and entry under the United States mining 
laws for a period of 20 years to protect multiple outstanding features, 
including scenic, recreational, geologic, ecologic, wildlife, and 
fisheries values, in the Deep Creek canyon and corridor.
    The character of the canyon and corridor is natural and essentially 
primitive, and the lands and free-flowing waters were found to be 
eligible for Wild and Scenic designation under the Wild and Scenic 
Rivers Act in the 2002 White River National Forest, Land and Resource 
Management Plan Revision. The Forest Plan decision recommended 
withdrawal of the canyon and corridor from location and entry under the 
United States mining laws.
    This notice temporarily segregates the land for up to 2 years from 
location and entry under the United States mining laws while the 
application is being processed. This notice also provides the public an 
opportunity to comment on the application and to request a public 
meeting. The lands have been and will remain open to mineral and 
geothermal leasing, and to such forms of disposition as may be allowed 
by law on National Forest System lands.

DATES: Comments and public meeting requests must be received by January 
14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to Steve 
Craddock, Branch of Lands and Realty, BLM Colorado State Office, 2850 
Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215-7093.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Craddock, BLM Colorado State 
Office, 303-239-3707, or Carole Huey, White River National Forest, 970-
945-3219, during regular business hours 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except holidays. Persons who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual. The 
FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or 
question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during 
normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The USFS has filed an application with the 
BLM pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 
U.S.C. 1714, requesting the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw the 
following described National Forest System lands from location and 
entry under the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. Ch. 2), but not 
from leasing under the mineral or geothermal leasing laws, for a period 
of 20 years, subject to valid existing rights:

White River National Forest

Sixth Principal Meridian

T. 4 S., R. 87 W.,
    sec. 6, beginning at a point on the west line of Section 6 from 
which the corner common to Sections 6 and 7 bears South a distance 
of 2665 feet, thence S.65[deg]E. a distance of 1100 feet; thence 
N.55[deg]E. a distance of 400 feet; thence N.15[deg]E. a distance of 
800 feet; thence N.40[deg]W. a distance of 600 feet; thence 
N.10[deg]W. a distance of 1100 feet; thence N.40[deg]E. a distance 
of 600 feet; thence S.20[deg]E. a distance of 1300 feet; thence 
S.30[deg]E. 1300 feet; thence S.30[deg]W. a distance of 800 feet; 
thence South a distance of 800 feet; thence S.45[deg]E. a distance 
of 1500 feet; thence N.75[deg]E. a distance of 1300 feet; thence 
South a distance of 750 feet to the south line of said Section 6; 
thence S.89[deg]52' W., along the south line of Section 6, a 
distance of 4452 feet to the corner on the township line common to 
Sections 6 and 7; thence North, along the west township line, a 
distance of 2665 feet to the Point of Beginning;
    sec. 7, beginning at the corner common to Sections 6 and 7 on 
the west township line; thence N.89[deg]52'E., along the north line 
of Section 7, a distance of 4452 feet, thence South a distance of 
1150 feet to a point at 9450 feet elevation, thence S.50[deg]E. a 
distance of 350 feet; thence S.55[deg]E. a distance of 2000 feet; 
thence S.10[deg]E. a distance of 200 feet; thence South a distance 
of 700 feet; thence S.40[deg]E. a distance of 668 feet to a point on 
the east line of Section 7; thence S.89[deg]50'W., along the south 
line of Section 7 a distance of 4614 feet; thence N.30[deg]E. a 
distance of 280 feet; thence N.65[deg]W. a distance of 1100 feet; 
thence North a distance of 50 feet; thence N.50[deg]E. a distance of 
1550 feet; thence N.25[deg]W. a distance of 300 feet; thence 
N.75[deg]W. a distance of 1300 feet; thence N.45[deg]W. a distance 
of 300 feet; thence North a distance of 200 feet; thence N.80[deg]E. 
a distance of 1200 feet; thence N.15[deg]W. a distance of 500 feet; 
thence N.75[deg]W. a distance of 900 feet; thence N.50[deg]W. a 
distance of 2000 feet to the west line of Section 7; thence North, 
along the west line of Section 7 a distance of 286 feet to the Point 
of Beginning;
    sec. 8, beginning at corner common to Sections 8 and 17 only; 
thence N.0[deg]08'W., along the west line of Section 8, a distance 
of 830 feet; thence S.40[deg]E. a distance of 30 feet; thence 
S.70[deg]E. a distance of 700 feet; thence S.30[deg]W. a distance of 
600 feet; thence S.20[deg]E. a distance of 60 feet to a point on the 
south line of Section 8; thence West, along the south line of 
Section 8, a distance of 420 feet to the Point of Beginning;
    sec. 17, W\1/2\W\1/2\W\1/2\SW\1/4\;
    sec. 18,. E\1/2\W\1/2\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 19, NE\1/4\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\SE\1/4\NE\1/4\, E\1/2\NE\1/
4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 20, S\1/2\NE\1/4\,SE\1/4\, N\1/2\SE\1/4\SW\1/4\, NW\1/
4\SE\1/4\SW\1/4\, N\1/2\SW\1/4\, S\1/2\NW\1/4\, NW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
    sec. 21. lot 4, W\1/2\SW\1/4\, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\;
    sec. 28, beginning at the corner common to Sections 20, 21, 28 
and 29, thence S.89[deg]47'E. along the north section line of 
Section 28, a distance of 1317 feet; thence S.0[deg]02.5'E. a 
distance of 1616 feet to a point on the north line of Tract 40;

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thence West, along said north line of Tract 40, a distance of 400 
feet to Angle Point 2 of said Tract 40; thence N.40[deg]W. a 
distance of 180 feet; thence S.70[deg]W. a distance of 900 feet to a 
point on the west line of Section 28; thence N0[deg]02'W. along the 
west section line of Section 28 a distance of 1820 feet to the Point 
of Beginning;
    sec. 29, beginning at the section corner common to Sections 20, 
21, 28 and 29; thence S.0[deg]02'E. along the east line of Section 
29 a distance of 1820 feet; thence S.75[deg]W. a distance of 1100 
feet; thence S.85[deg]W. a distance of 100 feet; thence N.80[deg]W. 
a distance of 400 feet; thence N.30[deg]W. a distance of 400 feet; 
thence North a distance of 700 feet; thence N.10[deg]W. a distance 
of 300 feet; thence N.55[deg]W. a distance of 1500 feet to a point 
on the north line of Section 29; thence N.89[deg]53'E. along the 
north line of Section 29 a distance of 3940 feet to the Point of 
Beginning.
T. 3 S., R.88 W. (unsurveyed public lands),
    Beginning at the southeast corner of P.L.O. 1611, stated as 
being the southeast corner of the N\1/2\S\1/2\SW\1/4\ of Section 20, 
thence West, on and along the south boundary of P.L.O 1611, a 
distance of 1160 feet; thence S.20[deg]W., leaving the boundary of 
P.L.O. 1611, a distance of 340 feet; thence S.5[deg]E. a distance of 
350 feet to a point of intersection with the 10460 contour 
elevation; thence S.30[deg]E. a distance of 2000 feet; thence 
S.10[deg]E. a distance of 950 feet to a point in White Owl Creek; 
thence S.60[deg]E. a distance of 1100 feet; thence S.30[deg]E. a 
distance of 1600 feet; thence S.35[deg]E. a distance of 800 feet; 
thence S.55[deg]E. a distance of 600 feet; thence S.85[deg]E. a 
distance of 1800 feet; thence East a distance of 2000 feet; thence 
S85[deg]E. a distance of 800 feet; thence S.80[deg]E. a distance of 
500 feet; thence S.30[deg] E. a distance of 900 feet; thence 
S.20[deg] E. a distance of 800 feet; thence S.80[deg]E. a distance 
of 1350 feet; thence S.30[deg]E. a distance of 300 feet; thence 
S.10[deg]E. a distance of 300 feet; thence S.15[deg]E. a distance of 
400 feet; thence S.65[deg]W. a distance of 1300 feet to a point in 
the center of a small drainage; thence S39[deg]E. a distance of 1350 
feet to a point at 10262 feet in elevation; thence S.28[deg]E. a 
distance of 270 feet to a point on the south township line; thence 
East, on and along the south township line, a distance of 6100 feet; 
thence N.50[deg]W. a distance of 3100 feet; thence N.30[deg]W. a 
distance of 600 feet to a point; thence N.30[deg]W. a distance of 
1000 feet; thence N.35[deg]W. a distance of 2300 feet; thence 
N.30[deg]W. a distance of 700 feet; thence North a distance of 700 
feet; thence N.55[deg]E. a distance of 300 feet to a point in a 
drainage; thence N.75[deg]W. a distance of 500 feet; thence 
N.30[deg]W. 1500 feet to a point in the drainage of Short Creek; 
thence S.30[deg]W. a distance of 500 feet; thence S.87[deg]W. a 
distance of 900 feet; thence N.75[deg]W. a distance of 700 feet; 
thence N.89[deg]W. a distance of 900 feet to a point on the 10320 
contour line; thence N.65[deg]W. a distance of 600 feet; thence West 
a distance of 600 feet; thence S.65[deg]W. a distance of 600 feet; 
thence S.80[deg]W. a distance of 700 feet; thence N.80[deg]W. a 
distance of 900 feet; thence N.50[deg]W. a distance of 1450 feet; 
thence N.40[deg]W. a distance of 1200 feet to a point on the 10570 
contour line; thence N.50[deg]W. a distance of 900 feet; thence 
N.60[deg]W. a distance of 250 feet; thence N. 45[deg]W. a distance 
of 800 feet; thence N.30[deg]W. a distance of 400 feet to a point on 
the 10600 elevation contour line; thence on and along said 10600 
feet contour line a distance of 180 feet to a point of intersection 
with the east boundary of P.L.O 1611; thence South a distance of 390 
feet to the Point of Beginning.
T. 4 S., R. 88 W.,
    sec. 1, beginning at the corner on the east township line common 
to Sections 1 and 12, thence North on and along the east township 
line a distance of 2665 feet; thence N.15[deg]W. a distance of 900 
feet; thence N.65[deg]W. a distance of 700 feet; thence S.75[deg]W. 
a distance of 1600 feet; thence S.65[deg]W. a distance of 1200 feet; 
thence N.65[deg]W. a distance of 1900 feet to a point on the west 
line of Section 1; thence South, on and along the west line of 
Section 1, a distance of 3380 feet; thence S.15[deg]E a distance of 
145 feet to the south line of Section 1; thence S.89[deg]57'E, on 
and along the south line of Section 1, a distance of 660 feet; 
thence N.70[deg]W. a distance of 200 feet; thence N. 80[deg]E. a 
distance of 600 feet; thence N.88[deg]E. a distance of 900 feet; 
thence N.55[deg]E. a distance of 700 feet; thence S.85[deg]E. 900 
feet: Thence S. 65[deg]E. a distance of 600 feet; thence S.50[deg]E. 
a distance of 660 feet to a point on the south line of Section 1; 
thence S.89[deg]57'E., on and along the south line of Section 1, a 
distance of 360 feet to the Point of Beginning;
    sec. 2, beginning at the corner common to Sections 2 and 3 on 
the North township line, thence S.0[deg]09'E., on and along the west 
line of Section 2, a distance of 2815 feet; thence S.33[deg]E. a 
distance of 2400 feet; thence S.50[deg]E. a distance of 300 feet; 
thence S.83[deg]E. a distance of 750 feet; thence N.70[deg]E. a 
distance of 900 feet; thence East a distance of 400 feet; thence 
S.55[deg]E. a distance of 900 feet to a point on the east line of 
Section 2; thence North, on and along the east line of Section 2, a 
distance of 3380 feet; thence N.40[deg]W., a distance of 900 feet; 
thence N.60[deg]W a distance of 1900 feet; thence N.40[deg]W. a 
distance of 500 feet to a point on the north section line of Section 
2; thence West, on and along the north line of Section 2, a distance 
of 2620 feet to the Point of Beginning;
    sec. 3, beginning at the corner common to Sections 2 and 3 on 
the north township line, thence West, along the north line of the 
township, a distance of 3480 feet; thence S.28[deg]E. a distance of 
2230 feet to a point in the Johnson Pasture Trail, Forest Service 
Trail Number 1852; thence N.85[deg]E. a distance of 800 feet; thence 
East a distance of 400 feet; thence S.45[deg]E. a distance of 1250 
feet to a point on the east line of Section 3; thence N.0[deg]09'W., 
on and along the east line of Section 3, a distance of 2815 feet to 
the Point of Beginning;
    sec. 12, beginning at a point on the north section line of 
Section 12 from which the corner common to Sections 1, 2, 11, and 12 
bears N.89[deg]57'W. a distance of 30 feet, thence S.15[deg]E. a 
distance of 255 feet; thence N.70[deg]E. a distance of 620 feet to a 
point on the North line of Section 12; thence N.89[deg]57'W., on and 
along the north line of Section 12, a distance of 650 feet to the 
Point of Beginning; and
    Beginning at the corner common to Sections 1 and 12 on the east 
township line, thence N.89[deg]57'W., on and along the north section 
line of Section 12, a distance of 360 feet; thence S.50[deg]E. a 
distance of 465 feet to a point on the west line of Section 12; 
thence North, on and along the west line of Section 12, a distance 
of 286 feet to the Point of Beginning.

    The areas described aggregate approximately 4,200 acres in Garfield 
County.
    The purpose of the withdrawal is to protect multiple outstanding 
features, including scenic, recreational, geologic, ecologic, wildlife, 
and fisheries values, in the Deep Creek canyon and corridor.
    The use of a right-of-way, interagency or cooperative management 
agreement would not adequately constrain non-discretionary uses that 
could irrevocably destroy the area's scenic and recreational values.
    No alternative sites are feasible as the described lands contain 
the natural resource and recreation values in need of protection.
    No water rights will be needed to fulfill the purpose of the 
proposed withdrawal.
    For a period until January 14, 2016, all persons who desire to 
submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the 
withdrawal application may present their views in writing to the BLM 
Colorado State Office at the address listed above. Comments, including 
names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public 
review at the BLM Colorado State Office at the above address during 
regular business hours 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    Notice is also hereby given that the opportunity for a public 
meeting is afforded in connection with the withdrawal application. All 
interested parties who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being 
heard on the proposed withdrawal application must submit a written 
request to the BLM Colorado State Office at the address listed above by 
January 14, 2016.
    If the authorized officer decides that a public meeting will be 
held, a notice of the time and place will be published

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in the Federal Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in 
the respective areas of the proposed withdrawal at least 30 days before 
the scheduled date of the meeting.
    Before including your address, phone number, email 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.
    Records related to the application may be examined at the White 
River National Forest, Supervisor's Office at 900 Grand Avenue, 
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601.
    For a period until October 16, 2017, subject to valid existing 
rights, the lands described in this notice will be segregated from 
location and entry under the United States mining laws unless the 
application is denied or cancelled or the withdrawal is approved prior 
to that date. The lands will remain open to other uses within the 
statutory authority pertinent to National Forest System lands and 
subject to discretionary approval.
    The application will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR part 2300.

(Authority: 43 CFR 2310.3-1(b))

Ruth Welch,
BLM Colorado State Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-26364 Filed 10-15-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4311-15-P

62560 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 200 / Friday, October 16, 2015 / Notices represents a clear threat to personal The character of the canyon and common to Sections 6 and 7 bears South physical safety. corridor is natural and essentially a distance of 2665 feet, thence S.65°E. a Reasons: Extensive deterioration primitive, and the lands and free- distance of 1100 feet; thence N.55°E. a JC, Trailer #22 Bldg. ID 1197 distance of 400 feet; thence N.15°E. a flowing waters were found to be eligible 59868 East Hwy. 224 distance of 800 feet; thence N.40°W. a for Wild and Scenic designation under distance of 600 feet; thence N.10°W. a Estacada OR 97023 the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in the Landholding Agency: Agriculture distance of 1100 feet; thence N.40°E. a Property Number: 15201530056 2002 White River National Forest, Land distance of 600 feet; thence S.20°E. a Status: Underutilized and Resource Management Plan distance of 1300 feet; thence S.30°E. Directions: 060610 1617 Timber Lake Job Revision. The Forest Plan decision 1300 feet; thence S.30°W. a distance of Corps CCC recommended withdrawal of the canyon 800 feet; thence South a distance of 800 Comments: documented deficiencies: severe and corridor from location and entry feet; thence S.45°E. a distance of 1500 structural damage; building collapsing; feet; thence N.75°E. a distance of 1300 under the United States mining laws. represents a clear threat to personal feet; thence South a distance of 750 feet This notice temporarily segregates the to the south line of said Section 6; thence physical safety. land for up to 2 years from location and Reasons: Extensive deterioration S.89°52′ W., along the south line of entry under the United States mining Section 6, a distance of 4452 feet to the JC, Trailer #26 Bldg. ID 1199 laws while the application is being corner on the township line common to 59868 East Hwy. 224 processed. This notice also provides the Sections 6 and 7; thence North, along the Estacada OR 97023 west township line, a distance of 2665 public an opportunity to comment on Landholding Agency: Agriculture feet to the Point of Beginning; Property Number: 15201530057 the application and to request a public meeting. The lands have been and will sec. 7, beginning at the corner common to Status: Underutilized Sections 6 and 7 on the west township Directions: 060610 1617 Timber Lake Job remain open to mineral and geothermal line; thence N.89°52′E., along the north Corps CCC leasing, and to such forms of disposition line of Section 7, a distance of 4452 feet, Comments: documented deficiencies: severe as may be allowed by law on National thence South a distance of 1150 feet to structural damage; building collapsing; Forest System lands. a point at 9450 feet elevation, thence represents a clear threat to personal DATES: Comments and public meeting S.50°E. a distance of 350 feet; thence physical safety. S.55°E. a distance of 2000 feet; thence requests must be received by January 14, Reasons: Extensive deterioration S.10°E. a distance of 200 feet; thence 2016. Virginia South a distance of 700 feet; thence ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting S.40°E. a distance of 668 feet to a point CEP–41, Destroyer Squadron requests should be sent to Steve on the east line of Section 7; thence 1520 Gilbert Street Craddock, Branch of Lands and Realty, S.89°50′W., along the south line of Norfolk VA 23511 BLM Colorado State Office, 2850 Section 7 a distance of 4614 feet; thence Landholding Agency: Navy Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO N.30°E. a distance of 280 feet; thence Property Number: 77201530028 Status: Excess 80215–7093. N.65°W. a distance of 1100 feet; thence FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: North a distance of 50 feet; thence Comments: public access denied and no N.50°E. a distance of 1550 feet; thence alternative method to gain access without Steve Craddock, BLM Colorado State N.25°W. a distance of 300 feet; thence compromising national security. Office, 303–239–3707, or Carole Huey, N.75°W. a distance of 1300 feet; thence Reasons: Secured Area White River National Forest, 970–945– N.45°W. a distance of 300 feet; thence [FR Doc. 2015–26014 Filed 10–15–15; 8:45 am] 3219, during regular business hours 7:45 North a distance of 200 feet; thence BILLING CODE 4210–67–P a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through N.80°E. a distance of 1200 feet; thence Friday, except holidays. Persons who N.15°W. a distance of 500 feet; thence use a telecommunications device for the N.75°W. a distance of 900 feet; thence deaf (TDD) may call the Federal N.50°W. a distance of 2000 feet to the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR west line of Section 7; thence North, Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to contact the above along the west line of Section 7 a Bureau of Land Management distance of 286 feet to the Point of individual. The FIRS is available 24 Beginning; [LLCO923000–L14400000–ET0000–15X] hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a sec. 8, beginning at corner common to Application for Withdrawal and message or question with the above Sections 8 and 17 only; thence Opportunity for Public Meeting, Deep individual. You will receive a reply N.0°08′W., along the west line of Section Creek Canyon and Corridor, Colorado during normal business hours. 8, a distance of 830 feet; thence S.40°E. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The USFS a distance of 30 feet; thence S.70°E. a AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, has filed an application with the BLM distance of 700 feet; thence S.30°W. a Interior. distance of 600 feet; thence S.20°E. a pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and distance of 60 feet to a point on the south ACTION: Notice. Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. line of Section 8; thence West, along the 1714, requesting the Secretary of the south line of Section 8, a distance of 420 SUMMARY: The United States Forest Interior to withdraw the following feet to the Point of Beginning; Service (USFS) has filed an application described National Forest System lands sec. 17, W1⁄2W1⁄2W1⁄2SW1⁄4; (COC 77206) with the Bureau of Land from location and entry under the sec. 18,. E1⁄2W1⁄2NE1⁄4, E1⁄2NE1⁄4, E1⁄2SE1⁄4; Management (BLM) requesting the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. Sec. 19, NE1⁄4NE1⁄4, E1⁄2SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, Secretary of the Interior to withdraw Ch. 2), but not from leasing under the E1⁄2NE1⁄4SE1⁄4; approximately 4,200 acres of National mineral or geothermal leasing laws, for Sec. 20, S1⁄2NE1⁄4,SE1⁄4, N1⁄2SE1⁄4SW1⁄4, Forest System lands within the White NW1⁄4SE1⁄4SW1⁄4, N1⁄2SW1⁄4, S1⁄2NW1⁄4, srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES a period of 20 years, subject to valid River National Forest from location and NW1⁄4NW1⁄4; existing rights: sec. 21. lot 4, W1⁄2SW1⁄4, SW1⁄4NW1⁄4; entry under the United States mining White River National Forest sec. 28, beginning at the corner common to laws for a period of 20 years to protect Sections 20, 21, 28 and 29, thence multiple outstanding features, including Sixth Principal Meridian S.89°47′E. along the north section line of scenic, recreational, geologic, ecologic, T. 4 S., R. 87 W., Section 28, a distance of 1317 feet; wildlife, and fisheries values, in the sec. 6, beginning at a point on the west line thence S.0°02.5′E. a distance of 1616 feet Deep Creek canyon and corridor. of Section 6 from which the corner to a point on the north line of Tract 40; VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Oct 15, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 200 / Friday, October 16, 2015 / Notices 62561 thence West, along said north line of S.65°W. a distance of 600 feet; thence N.0°09′W., on and along the east line of Tract 40, a distance of 400 feet to Angle S.80°W. a distance of 700 feet; thence Section 3, a distance of 2815 feet to the Point 2 of said Tract 40; thence N.40°W. N.80°W. a distance of 900 feet; thence Point of Beginning; a distance of 180 feet; thence S.70°W. a N.50°W. a distance of 1450 feet; thence sec. 12, beginning at a point on the north distance of 900 feet to a point on the N.40°W. a distance of 1200 feet to a point section line of Section 12 from which the west line of Section 28; thence N0°02′W. on the 10570 contour line; thence corner common to Sections 1, 2, 11, and along the west section line of Section 28 N.50°W. a distance of 900 feet; thence 12 bears N.89°57′W. a distance of 30 feet, a distance of 1820 feet to the Point of N.60°W. a distance of 250 feet; thence N. thence S.15°E. a distance of 255 feet; Beginning; 45°W. a distance of 800 feet; thence thence N.70°E. a distance of 620 feet to sec. 29, beginning at the section corner N.30°W. a distance of 400 feet to a point a point on the North line of Section 12; common to Sections 20, 21, 28 and 29; on the 10600 elevation contour line; thence N.89°57′W., on and along the thence S.0°02′E. along the east line of thence on and along said 10600 feet north line of Section 12, a distance of Section 29 a distance of 1820 feet; thence contour line a distance of 180 feet to a 650 feet to the Point of Beginning; and S.75°W. a distance of 1100 feet; thence point of intersection with the east Beginning at the corner common to S.85°W. a distance of 100 feet; thence boundary of P.L.O 1611; thence South a Sections 1 and 12 on the east township N.80°W. a distance of 400 feet; thence distance of 390 feet to the Point of line, thence N.89°57′W., on and along N.30°W. a distance of 400 feet; thence Beginning. the north section line of Section 12, a North a distance of 700 feet; thence T. 4 S., R. 88 W., distance of 360 feet; thence S.50°E. a N.10°W. a distance of 300 feet; thence sec. 1, beginning at the corner on the east distance of 465 feet to a point on the N.55°W. a distance of 1500 feet to a point township line common to Sections 1 and west line of Section 12; thence North, on on the north line of Section 29; thence 12, thence North on and along the east and along the west line of Section 12, a N.89°53′E. along the north line of township line a distance of 2665 feet; distance of 286 feet to the Point of Section 29 a distance of 3940 feet to the thence N.15°W. a distance of 900 feet; Beginning. Point of Beginning. thence N.65°W. a distance of 700 feet; The areas described aggregate T. 3 S., R.88 W. (unsurveyed public lands), thence S.75°W. a distance of 1600 feet; Beginning at the southeast corner of P.L.O. thence S.65°W. a distance of 1200 feet; approximately 4,200 acres in Garfield 1611, stated as being the southeast thence N.65°W. a distance of 1900 feet to County. corner of the N1⁄2S1⁄2SW1⁄4 of Section 20, a point on the west line of Section 1; The purpose of the withdrawal is to thence West, on and along the south thence South, on and along the west line protect multiple outstanding features, boundary of P.L.O 1611, a distance of of Section 1, a distance of 3380 feet; including scenic, recreational, geologic, 1160 feet; thence S.20°W., leaving the thence S.15°E a distance of 145 feet to ecologic, wildlife, and fisheries values, boundary of P.L.O. 1611, a distance of the south line of Section 1; thence in the Deep Creek canyon and corridor. 340 feet; thence S.5°E. a distance of 350 S.89°57′E, on and along the south line of The use of a right-of-way, interagency feet to a point of intersection with the Section 1, a distance of 660 feet; thence or cooperative management agreement 10460 contour elevation; thence S.30°E. N.70°W. a distance of 200 feet; thence N. would not adequately constrain non- a distance of 2000 feet; thence S.10°E. a 80°E. a distance of 600 feet; thence discretionary uses that could distance of 950 feet to a point in White N.88°E. a distance of 900 feet; thence Owl Creek; thence S.60°E. a distance of N.55°E. a distance of 700 feet; thence irrevocably destroy the area’s scenic and 1100 feet; thence S.30°E. a distance of S.85°E. 900 feet: Thence S. 65°E. a recreational values. 1600 feet; thence S.35°E. a distance of distance of 600 feet; thence S.50°E. a No alternative sites are feasible as the 800 feet; thence S.55°E. a distance of 600 distance of 660 feet to a point on the described lands contain the natural feet; thence S.85°E. a distance of 1800 south line of Section 1; thence resource and recreation values in need feet; thence East a distance of 2000 feet; S.89°57′E., on and along the south line of protection. thence S85°E. a distance of 800 feet; of Section 1, a distance of 360 feet to the No water rights will be needed to thence S.80°E. a distance of 500 feet; Point of Beginning; fulfill the purpose of the proposed thence S.30° E. a distance of 900 feet; sec. 2, beginning at the corner common to withdrawal. thence S.20° E. a distance of 800 feet; Sections 2 and 3 on the North township For a period until January 14, 2016, thence S.80°E. a distance of 1350 feet; line, thence S.0°09′E., on and along the all persons who desire to submit thence S.30°E. a distance of 300 feet; west line of Section 2, a distance of 2815 thence S.10°E. a distance of 300 feet; feet; thence S.33°E. a distance of 2400 comments, suggestions, or objections in thence S.15°E. a distance of 400 feet; feet; thence S.50°E. a distance of 300 connection with the withdrawal thence S.65°W. a distance of 1300 feet to feet; thence S.83°E. a distance of 750 application may present their views in a point in the center of a small drainage; feet; thence N.70°E. a distance of 900 writing to the BLM Colorado State thence S39°E. a distance of 1350 feet to feet; thence East a distance of 400 feet; Office at the address listed above. a point at 10262 feet in elevation; thence thence S.55°E. a distance of 900 feet to Comments, including names and street S.28°E. a distance of 270 feet to a point a point on the east line of Section 2; addresses of respondents, will be on the south township line; thence East, thence North, on and along the east line available for public review at the BLM on and along the south township line, a of Section 2, a distance of 3380 feet; Colorado State Office at the above distance of 6100 feet; thence N.50°W. a thence N.40°W., a distance of 900 feet; distance of 3100 feet; thence N.30°W. a thence N.60°W a distance of 1900 feet; address during regular business hours distance of 600 feet to a point; thence thence N.40°W. a distance of 500 feet to 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through N.30°W. a distance of 1000 feet; thence a point on the north section line of Friday, except Federal holidays. N.35°W. a distance of 2300 feet; thence Section 2; thence West, on and along the Notice is also hereby given that the N.30°W. a distance of 700 feet; thence north line of Section 2, a distance of opportunity for a public meeting is North a distance of 700 feet; thence 2620 feet to the Point of Beginning; afforded in connection with the N.55°E. a distance of 300 feet to a point sec. 3, beginning at the corner common to withdrawal application. All interested in a drainage; thence N.75°W. a distance Sections 2 and 3 on the north township parties who desire a public meeting for of 500 feet; thence N.30°W. 1500 feet to line, thence West, along the north line of the purpose of being heard on the srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES a point in the drainage of Short Creek; the township, a distance of 3480 feet; proposed withdrawal application must thence S.30°W. a distance of 500 feet; thence S.28°E. a distance of 2230 feet to thence S.87°W. a distance of 900 feet; a point in the Johnson Pasture Trail, submit a written request to the BLM thence N.75°W. a distance of 700 feet; Forest Service Trail Number 1852; Colorado State Office at the address thence N.89°W. a distance of 900 feet to thence N.85°E. a distance of 800 feet; listed above by January 14, 2016. a point on the 10320 contour line; thence thence East a distance of 400 feet; thence If the authorized officer decides that N.65°W. a distance of 600 feet; thence S.45°E. a distance of 1250 feet to a point a public meeting will be held, a notice West a distance of 600 feet; thence on the east line of Section 3; thence of the time and place will be published VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Oct 15, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

62562 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 200 / Friday, October 16, 2015 / Notices in the Federal Register and in a Resource Management Plan (RMP) the planning area as ‘‘open areas’’ for newspaper of general circulation in the amendment with an associated off-road vehicle use, ‘‘limited areas’’ for respective areas of the proposed Environmental Assessment (EA) for the off-road vehicle use, or ‘‘closed areas’’ to withdrawal at least 30 days before the WRFO. By this notice the WRFO is off-road vehicle use. The RMP scheduled date of the meeting. announcing the beginning of the amendment will also consider whether Before including your address, phone scoping process to solicit public to further restrict other modes of number, email address, or other comments and identify issues. transport (e.g., mechanized and non- personal identifying information in your DATES: Comments on issues may be motorized) through area allocations and comment, you should be aware that submitted in writing until November 16, allowable use decisions. The BLM will your entire comment—including your 2015. The BLM will announce the also address whether or not exceptions personal identifying information—may date(s) and location(s) of any scoping should be granted within closed or be made publicly available at any time. meetings at least 15 days in advance limited areas and provide general While you can ask us in your comment through local news media, newspapers direction for how to address resource to withhold your personal identifying and the BLM Web site at: http:// conflicts during future implementation- information from public review, we www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/wrfo.html. level planning. The planning area is cannot guarantee that we will be able to The BLM must receive all comments located in Rio Blanco, Moffat and do so. prior to the close of the 30-day scoping Garfield counties, Colorado, and Records related to the application period or 15 days after the last public encompasses approximately 1.5 million may be examined at the White River meeting, whichever is later, in order for acres of public land. National Forest, Supervisor’s Office at them to be included in the analysis. We The purpose of the public scoping 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, will provide additional opportunities process is to determine relevant issues Colorado 81601. for public participation as appropriate. that will influence the scope of the For a period until October 16, 2017, ADDRESSES: You may submit comments environmental analysis, including subject to valid existing rights, the lands on issues and planning criteria related alternatives, and guide the planning described in this notice will be to the WRFO’s Travel and process. BLM personnel; Federal, State segregated from location and entry Transportation Management RMP and local agencies; and other under the United States mining laws amendment/EA by any of the following stakeholders identified the following unless the application is denied or methods: preliminary issues for the RMP cancelled or the withdrawal is approved • Web site: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/ amendment area: prior to that date. The lands will remain en/fo/wrfo.html. • Is there a recreational need for an open to other uses within the statutory • Email: blm_co_wrfo_tmp@blm.gov. open area? authority pertinent to National Forest • Fax: 970–989–3805. • Are there areas that should be System lands and subject to • Mail: BLM, White River Field managed with seasonal closures on discretionary approval. Office, 220 East Market St., Meeker, CO motorized vehicle use to allow for non- The application will be processed in 81641. motorized hunting experiences? accordance with the regulations set Documents pertinent to this proposal • Should the White River FO provide forth in 43 CFR part 2300. may be examined at the White River FO. exceptions for off-road motorized travel (Authority: 43 CFR 2310.3–1(b)) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: in limited areas for the purposes of Heather Sauls, Planning and camping, firewood gathering, or Ruth Welch, Environmental Coordinator; telephone retrieval of downed big game? BLM Colorado State Director. 970–878–3855; address White River FO • Should the WRFO provide [FR Doc. 2015–26364 Filed 10–15–15; 8:45 am] (see address above); email hsauls@ exceptions for physically challenged BILLING CODE 4311–15–P blm.gov. Contact Ms. Sauls to have your individuals to travel off-road? name added to our mailing list. Persons • Should the WRFO limit motorized who use a telecommunications device over-the-snow travel by vehicle type, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal season, snow-depth, or other Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– conditions? Bureau of Land Management 800–877–8339 to contact the above • Should Pike Ridge be managed as [LLCON05000 L16100000.DU0000] individual during normal business closed to motorized vehicles? hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a • Should travel on existing energy Notice of Intent To Amend the day, seven days a week, to leave a and mineral development access roads Resource Management Plan for the message or question with the above be restricted to authorized use? White River Field Office and Prepare individual. You will receive a reply • Should right-of-way exclusion areas an Associated Environmental during normal business hours. also be managed as closed areas? Assessment for Travel and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This • What types of uses are appropriate Transportation Management, Colorado document provides notice that the (e.g., motorized, mechanized, AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, WRFO, Meeker, Colorado, intends to horseback) within right-of-way Interior prepare an RMP amendment with an avoidance and exclusion areas? ACTION: Notice. associated EA for the White River • Should the WRFO implement Planning Area, announces the beginning seasonal or permanent road or trail SUMMARY: In compliance with the of the scoping process, and seeks public closures in Greater Sage-Grouse habitat? srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES National Environmental Policy Act of input on issues and planning criteria. • Should construction of new roads 1969, as amended (NEPA); and the The RMP amendment will address be allowed within lands with Federal Land Policy and Management comprehensive transportation and travel wilderness characteristics? Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA); the management planning and will amend • What types of uses are appropriate Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the 1997 WRFO RMP. At a minimum, (e.g., motorized, mechanized, White River Field Office (WRFO), the RMP amendment will consider horseback) within lands with Meeker, Colorado, intends to prepare a designation of all public lands within wilderness characteristics? VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Oct 15, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1


Document Created: 2015-12-14 15:24:04
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 15:24:04
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
DatesComments and public meeting requests must be received by January 14, 2016.
ContactSteve Craddock, BLM Colorado State Office, 303-239-3707, or Carole Huey, White River National Forest, 970- 945-3219, during regular business hours 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.
FR Citation80 FR 62560 
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