Show BUM proposes to withdraw Green River corridor An application to withdraw approximately acres of highly scenic corridor along the Green River from all forms of appropriation entry or occupation occupation occupation oc oc- oc- oc has been filed by theU the theU U U. S S. S Department of the Int Interiors Interior's Bureau of Land Management Paul L L. Howard t state director for Utah said the withdrawal withdrawal withdrawal with with- would be for acres in Daggett County between the Flaming laming Gorge National Recreation Area and the Colorado state line The corridor would vary from a quarter mile to one mile in width and border a section of the Green River which is under interagency study for designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Till THE WITHDRAWAL would be to protect the natural beauty and outdoor recreation qualities from activities which could damage impair or otherwise make the corridor unsuitable for general public enjoyment said Mr Howard An estimated visitor days a year are spent along this stretch of the Green River niver Recreation activities in the area such as boating fishing hunting hiking and sightseeing will not be affected by the withdrawal withdrawal with TilE THE ULM lILI state stale director noted the proposed withdrawal w would uld prohibit all forms of appropriation or entry Also prohibited would be surface use and occupancy under the mineral mineraI leasing laws However I the withdrawal would not prevent compatible leasing 7 I under the federal mineral leasing laws or other oilier licenses license mineral leases or permits Mr added that any such leasin leasing would be subject to appropriate e stringent protective stipulations stipulations sti sU- Before April 28 interested persons may submit comments suggestions or objections concerning the proposed withdrawal with with- to the DU State I Director Direct or P P. 0 O. Box Salt Lake City Utah l 1 |