83 FR 26706 - Public Land Order No. 7868; Withdrawal of Public Lands To Protect the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone; Wyoming

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 111 (June 8, 2018)

This order withdraws 4,564.75 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States Mining Laws, subject to valid existing rights, but not from leasing under the mineral or geothermal leasing laws, for a period of 20 years, for the protection of cultural and recreational resources associated with the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26706-26707]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12381]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWYR05000.L1610000.XP0000; WYW168593]


Public Land Order No. 7868; Withdrawal of Public Lands To Protect 
the Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone; Wyoming

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Public Land Order.

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SUMMARY: This order withdraws 4,564.75 acres of public lands from 
location and entry under the United States Mining Laws, subject to 
valid existing rights, but not from leasing under the mineral or 
geothermal leasing laws, for a period of 20 years, for the protection 
of cultural and recreational resources associated with the Johnny 
Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone.

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DATES: This Public Land Order takes effect on June 8, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keesha Cary, Bureau of Land Management 
(BLM) Wyoming State Office, 5353 N Yellowstone Road, P.O. Box 1828, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003, 307-775-6189. Persons who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay 
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during 
normal business hours. The FRS 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 BLM will manage the lands to protect the 
cultural and recreational resources associated with the recreation 
area.

Order

    By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior 
by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 
43 U.S.C. 1714, it is ordered as follows:
    1. Subject to valid existing rights, the following-described public 
lands are hereby withdrawn 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 associated with the site:

Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming

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, SW\1/4\, and SW\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 18, lots 9 thru 12, and SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 19, lots 5 thru 10, and E\1/2\;
    Sec. 20, NW\1/4\NE\1/4\, S\1/2\NE\1/4\, NW\1/4\, and S\1/2\;
    Sec. 21, W\1/2\SW\1/4\;
    Sec. 28, W\1/2\, and W\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 29;
    Sec. 30, NE\1/4\;
    Sec. 32, N\1/2\, NE\1/4\SW\1/4\, and SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 33;
    Sec. 34, NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, S\1/2\SW, and SW\1/4\SE\1/4\.
T. 32 N, R. 99 W,
    Sec. 13, E\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 24, SE\1/4\NE\1/4\.

    The area described aggregates approximately 4,564.75 acres in 
Fremont County.

    2. The withdrawal made by this Order does not alter the 
applicability of the public land laws other than the mining laws.
    3. This withdrawal will expire 20 years from the effective date of 
this Order, unless, as a result of a review conducted before the 
expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f), the Secretary determines 
that the withdrawal shall be extended.

    Dated: June 4, 2018.
Ryan K. Zinke,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2018-12381 Filed 6-7-18; 8:45 am]
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