Forest Service is requesting that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw the identified land from location and entry under the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. Ch. 2) to protect recreational, scenic, water quality, wildlife, geologic, and cultural resource values in Oak Creek Canyon
The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration.
Michael Dechter
