81 FR 37634 - Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Notification of a Public Meeting for the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone, Wyoming

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 112 (June 10, 2016)

On behalf of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management proposes to withdraw, subject to valid existing rights, 4,964.75 acres of public land from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral or geothermal leasing laws, for a period of 20 years. The proposed withdrawal is needed to protect cultural and recreational resources of the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone in Fremont County, Wyoming. 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 processed. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed withdrawal, and announces a public meeting date, time, and location.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37634-37635]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13762]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWYR05000.L16100000.XP0000; WYW 168593]


Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Notification of a Public 
Meeting for the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone, Wyoming

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On behalf of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the 
Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management proposes to 
withdraw, subject to valid existing rights, 4,964.75 acres of public 
land from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but 
not from leasing under the mineral or geothermal leasing laws, for a 
period of 20 years. The proposed withdrawal is needed to protect 
cultural and recreational resources of the Johnny Behind the Rocks 
Recreation Zone in Fremont County, Wyoming. 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 processed. This 
notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed withdrawal, 
and announces a public meeting date, time, and location.

DATES: Comments on the proposed withdrawal must be received on or 
before September 8, 2016. A public meeting will be held on July 25, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: Please mail or hand deliver all comments concerning the 
proposed withdrawal to Kristin Yannone, Planner, BLM Lander Field 
Office, 1335 Main, Lander, Wyoming, 82520.
    The public meeting will be held at the Fremont County Library, 220 
North 2nd Street, Lander, Wyoming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristin Yannone, Planner, by mail at 
the BLM Lander Field Office, 1335 Main Street, Lander, Wyoming, 82520; 
by phone at 307-332-8400; or by email at [email protected]. Persons who 
use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339 to contact Ms. 
Yannone. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven 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 BLM filed an application requesting the 
Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management withdraw, subject 
to valid existing rights, the following described public land from 
location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from 
leasing under the mineral or geothermal leasing laws, to protect the 
cultural and recreational resources of the Johnny Behind the Rocks 
Recreation Zone:

Sixth Principal Meridian

T. 31 N., R. 98 W.,
    Sec. 3, lots 3 and 4;
    Sec. 4, lot 1;
    Sec. 5, lot 1.
T. 32 N., R. 98 W.,
    Sec. 17, SW1/4, NW1/4SE1/4, and S1/2SE1/4;
    Sec. 18, lots 9 thru 12, and SE1/4;
    Sec. 19, lots 5 thru 10, and E1/2;
    Sec. 20;
    Sec. 21, SW1/4NW1/4, W1/2SW1/4, and SE1/4SW1/4;
    Sec. 28, SW1/4NE1/4, W1/2, NW1/4SE1/4, and S1/2SE1/4;
    Sec. 29;
    Sec. 30, NE1/4;
    Sec. 32, N1/2, NE1/4SW1/4, and SE1/4;
    Sec. 33;
    Sec. 34, SW1/4NW1/4, SW1/4, and W1/2SE1/4.
T. 32 N., R. 99 W.,
    Sec. 13, E1/2SE1/4;
    Sec. 24, SE1/4NE1/4.

    The area described contains approximately 4,964.75 acres in 
Fremont County.

    The Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management approved 
the BLM's petition/application. Therefore, the petition/application 
constitutes a withdrawal proposal of the Secretary of the Interior (43 
CFR 2310.1-3(e)).
    The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to protect the cultural 
and recreational resources of the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation 
Zone.
    The use of a right-of-way, interagency, or cooperative agreement 
would not adequately constrain nondiscretionary uses which could result 
in permanent loss of significant values and irreplaceable resources.
    There are no suitable alternative sites since the lands contain 
cultural and recreational resources that are unique to the area 
proposed for withdrawal.
    No additional water rights will be needed to fulfill the purpose of 
the requested withdrawal.
    Records relating to the application may be examined by contacting 
the BLM at the above addresses and phone numbers.

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    For a period until September 8, 2016, all persons who wish to 
submit comments, suggestions or objections in connection with the 
proposed withdrawal may present their views in writing to Kristin 
Yannone, Planner, BLM Lander Field Office, 1335 Main, Lander, Wyoming, 
82520.
    Comments, including names, street addresses and other contact 
information of respondents, will be available for public review at the 
BLM Lander Field Office during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Before 
including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire 
comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made 
publicly available at any time. While you can ask in your comment to 
withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we 
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    A public meeting will be held on July 25, 2016, at the Fremont 
County Library, 220 North 2nd Street, Lander, Wyoming, from 4:30-5:30 
p.m. A notice of the meeting will be published in at least one local 
newspaper no less than 30 days before the scheduled meeting date. 
Interested parties may make oral statements and may file written 
statements at the meeting.
    For a period until June 11, 2018, the public land described in this 
notice will be segregated from location and entry under the United 
States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral or 
geothermal leasing laws, unless the application is denied or canceled 
or the withdrawal is approved prior to that date.
    Licenses, permits, cooperative agreements or discretionary land use 
authorizations of a temporary nature that would not impact the site may 
be allowed with the approval of an authorized officer of the BLM during 
the temporary segregative period.
    This withdrawal proposal will be processed in accordance with the 
regulations set forth in 43 CFR part 2300.

Michael G. Valle,
Acting BLM Wyoming State Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-13762 Filed 6-9-16; 8:45 am]
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