95-10937. Snowbird Mineral Withdrawal, Lolo National Forest, Mineral County, MT

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 86 (Thursday, May 4, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 22045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-10937]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Snowbird Mineral Withdrawal, Lolo National Forest, Mineral 
County, MT

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, proposes 
to withdraw 160 acres of National Forest System lands for 30 years to 
allow for public recreational crystal and mineral collection. From the 
date of the withdrawal, these lands would be closed to location and 
entry under the mining laws for the next 30 years.

DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis should be received 
in writing by May 15, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to the Ninemile Ranger District, 20325 
Ninemile Road, Huson, MT, 49846.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lisa Stoeffler, 406-626-5201.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 29, 1993, the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture filed an application to withdraw the following described 
National Forest System land from location and mineral entry under the 
United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights:

Principle Meridian, Montana

T. 12 N., 25 W., (Unsurveyed)
    Sec. 19, SW\1/4\.

    The area described contains 160 acres in Mineral County.

    The Forest Service is preparing an Environmental Analysis to in 
order to make a recommendation for the withdrawal of these lands for 30 
years.
    The purpose of the 30 year withdrawal is to provide the opportunity 
for the public to use the site as a recreational mineral and crystal 
collecting area. The Forest Service will undertake an analysis to 
determine the existing and potential demand for the land and its 
resources.
    The public is invited to comment, in writing, on this proposal

    Dated: April 3, 1995
Robert P. Meuchel,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 95-10937 Filed 5-3-94; 8:45 am]
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