[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 27, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40619-40620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-19051]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[NV-930-1430-01; N-61455]
Notice of Realty Action; Nevada
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The following described land in Elko County, Nevada has been
examined and found suitable for classification for purchase under the
Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP) of June 14, 1926, as amended
(43 U.S.C. 869 et. seq.). The lands will not be offered for purchase
until at least 60 days after the date of publication of this Notice in
the Federal Register.
Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada
T. 34 N., R. 56 E.
Section 18, Lots 1-2, E\1/2\NW\1/4\.
Containing 160.00 acres, more or less.
DATES: The land will become segregated on July 27, 1999. Comments are
due in this office by September 10, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Detailed information concerning this action is
available for review at the Bureau of Land Management, Elko Field
Office, 3900 Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Elko intends to use the land for
a Class I landfill. The patent, when issued, will be subject to the
provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, applicable
regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, and will contain the
following reservations to the United States:
1. A right-of-way thereof for ditches and canals constructed by the
authority
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of the United States; Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945).
2. All mineral deposits in the lands so patented, and to it, or
persons authorized by it, the right to prospect for, mine and remove
such deposits from the same under applicable laws and regulations to be
established by the Secretary of Interior.
The grant of herein described lands is subject to any other
reservations, provisions or covenants provided by the Recreation and
Public Purposes Act that the authorized officer deems appropriate,
including the following provision:
A statement from the City of Elko indemnifying the United States
harmless against any legal liability or future costs directly or
indirectly attributable to the disposal of solid waste or release of
hazardous substances on the subject land.
The land is not required for any Federal purpose. The
classification and subsequent conveyance are consistent with the
Bureau's planning for the area.
Upon publication of this Notice of Realty Action in the Federal
Register, the subject lands will be segregated from all forms of
appropriation under the public land laws, including locations under the
mining laws, except for recreation and public purpose . The segregative
effect shall terminate upon issuance of a patent or as specified in an
opening order to be published in the Federal Register, whichever occurs
first.
For a period of 45 days from the date of publication of this notice
in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments to the
Field Manager, Elko Field Office, 3900 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801.
Any objections will be evaluated by the State Director, who may
sustain, vacate or modify this realty action. In the absence of timely
filed objections, the classification of the lands described in this
Notice will become effective 60 days from the date of publication in
the Federal Register.
Classification Comments
Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of
the land for conveyance under the Recreation and Public Purposed Act.
Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the land is
physically suited for the proposal, whether the use will maximize the
future use or uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with
local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and
Federal programs.
Application Comments
Interested parties may submit comments regarding the specific use
proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM
followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision, or
any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land
for a Class I landfill.
Dated: July 16, 1999.
David J. Vandenberg,
Acting Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 99-19051 Filed 7-26-99; 8:45 am]
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