[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 232 (Monday, December 2, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 63857-63858] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-30577] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NM-030-1430-01; NMNM96514] Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action; R&PP Act classification. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The following public land in Dona Ana County, New Mexico has [[Page 63858]] been examined and found suitable for classification for lease or conveyance to Las Cruces School District under the provision of the R&PP Act, as amended (43 U. S. C. 869 et seq.). Las Cruces School District proposes to use the land for a Regional Park and Sports Complex. T. 22 S., R. 2 E., NMPM Sec. 11, lot 2, S\1/2\S\1/2\NE\1/4\, portion of S\1/2\S\1/ 2\NW\1/4\, E\1/2\SW\1/4\, NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, SE\1/4\. Containing 326.8 acres, more or less. DATES: Comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or classification must be submitted on or before January 15, 1997. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Bureau of Land Management, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin M. James at the address above or at (505) 525-4349. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Lease or conveyance will be subject to the following terms, conditions, and reservations: 1. Provisions of the R&PP Act and to all applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior. 2. All valid existing rights documented on the official public land records at the time of lease/patent issuance. 3. Applicant acknowledges the potential for hazardous materials on the site and indemnifies the United States from any future liability. 4. Applicant sets aside areas for the drilling and maintenance of ground water monitoring wells. 5. All minerals shall be reserved to the United States, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals. 6. Any other reservations that the authorized officer determines appropriate to ensure public access and proper management of Federal lands and interests therein. Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the land will be segregated from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for lease or conveyance under the R&PP Act and leasing under the mineral leasing laws. On or before January 15, 1997, interested persons may submit comments regarding the proposed lease/ conveyance or classification of the land to the District Manager, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the State Director. In the absence of any adverse comments, the classification will become effective 60 days from the date of publication of this notice. Classification Comments: Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of the land for a Regional Park and Sports Complex. 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 Regional Park and Sports Complex. Dated: November 22, 1996. Theresa M. Hanley, Acting District Manager. [FR Doc. 96-30577 Filed 11-29-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-VC-P