[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 229 (Friday, November 28, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 63378-63379] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-31311] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-923-1990-00] Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management: Forms of Legal Financial Guarantees Allowable Under Nevada State Law AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) amended the surface management regulations at 43 CFR subpart 3809 on February 28, 1997 (62 FR 9093). The amendment requires each BLM State Director to consult with the appropriate State authorities to determine which financial instruments in 43 CFR 3809.1-9(k) are allowable under State law. Nevada State law [[Page 63379]] allows surety bonds, cash, irrevocable letters of credit, certificates of deposit, and negotiable United States Government securities or bonds as forms of financial guarantees related to reclamation requirements. EFFECTIVE DATE: This list is effective December 1, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Dragon, Division of Minerals Management, BLM Nevada State Office, 850 Harvard Way, Reno, Nevada 89502-2055, Telephone: 702-785-6458. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM has consulted with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Protection to determine which of the financial instruments in 43 CFR subpart 3809.1-9(k) are allowable under Nevada State law to satisfy the financial assurance requirements related to mining reclamation requirements. In addition to surety bonds, cash, irrevocable letters of credit, certificates of deposit, and negotiable United States Government securities, other forms of financial assurance may be obtained through the State of Nevada to satisfy financial assurance requirements relating to mining reclamation in Nevada. Dated: November 3, 1997. Robert V. Abbey, State Director, Nevada. [FR Doc. 97-31311 Filed 11-26-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P