[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR2310.1-1]

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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 2300_LAND WITHDRAWALS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 2310_Withdrawals, General: Procedure
 
Sec. 2310.1-1  Preapplication consultation.

    A potential applicant should contact the appropriate State office of 
the Bureau of Land Management well in advance of the anticipated 
submission date of an application. Early consultation can familiarize 
the potential applicant with the responsibilities of an applicant, the 
authorized officer and the Secretary. Early consultation also will 
assist in determining the need for

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a withdrawal, taking possible alternatives into account, increase the 
likelihood that the applicant's needs will be considered in ongoing land 
use planning, assist in determining the extent to which any public lands 
that may be involved would have to be segregated if an application is 
submitted; and result in preliminary determinations regarding the 
scheduling of various investigations, studies, analyses, public meetings 
and negotiations that may be required for a withdrawal. Studies and 
analyses should be programmed to ensure their completion in sufficient 
time to allow the Secretary or the Congress adequate time to act on the 
application before the expiration of the segregation period.