BLM Considers Application to Convey Federally Owned Phosphate Mineral Interests in Lee County, Florida
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The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) is seeking public comment on an application to convey federally owned phosphate mineral interests under lands in Lee County, Florida. Today, the BLM published a notice of realty action in the Federal Register which opens a 45-day public comment period.
The surface owner is seeking to obtain the federally owned phosphate mineral interests underlying approximately 160 acres of property. The surface owner will pay fair market value for the mineral interests, $4,000, and administrative costs related to the conveyance.
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 established circumstances under which Federal mineral interests may be conveyed to the current surface owner if the use of the land may be more beneficial than mineral development. In this case, the surface owner seeks to use the land for residential and commercial development.
Mail or deliver written comments to: BLM, Eastern States Office, 20 M St., S.E., Suite 950, Washington, D.C. 20003. Comments will be accepted until January 3, 2017.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.