96-23850. Tonto National Forest, AZ

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 49109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-23850]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service


Tonto National Forest, AZ

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda for a 
forthcoming public meeting on the proposed Forest Service withdrawal 
application to protect the foreground area's scenic values along State 
Highway 87 between Slate Creek and the Town of Payson, Arizona. This 
public meeting will provide the opportunity for public involvement in 
this proposed action as required by regulation. All comments will be 
considered when a final determination is made on whether this land 
should be withdrawn.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on October 17, 1996, from 6:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

ADDRESS: Tonto National Forest, Supervisor's Office, 2324 E. McDowell 
Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lisa Subcasky, Tonto National Forest, [phone] or Rod Byers, 
Payson Ranger District, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Notice of Proposed Withdrawal for State 
Highway 87 which was published on February 6, 1995, (24 FR 7066) is 
hereby modified to allow for a public meeting as provided in 43 U.S.C. 
1714 and 43 CFR Part 2310.3-1(2)v.
    This meeting will be open to all interested persons who would like 
to comment in person or to submit written comments on this subject. All 
comments should be submitted to the Tonto National Forest, 2324 E. 
McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85006, by October 31, 1996.

    Dated: September 10, 1996.
Judith A. Miller,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 96-23850 Filed 9-17-96; 8:45 am]
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