[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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.