. This unit is a LUD I of 97,000 acres as prescribed by TLMP. The LUD boundary and the 204(b)(1) application originally described included a substantial number of uranium claims, quite possibly covering an extension of the Bokan Mountain deposit, that was overlooked at the time of the recommended withdrawal. Due to the energy related nature of these claims, this report proposes a modification of the boundary to recognize the mineral values of this Area. If classified under the Wilderness Act as proposed by TLMP, the entire 97,000 acre South Prince of Wales unit will be withdrawn from entry und
. This unit is a LUD I of 97,000 acres as prescribed by TLMP. The LUD boundary and the 204(b)(1) application originally described included a substantial number of uranium claims, quite possibly covering an extension of the Bokan Mountain deposit, that was overlooked at the time of the recommended withdrawal. Due to the energy related nature of these claims, this report proposes a modification of the boundary to recognize the mineral values of this Area. If classified under the Wilderness Act as proposed by TLMP, the entire 97,000 acre South Prince of Wales unit will be withdrawn from entry under the mining laws. The 8,000 acres deleted from the 204(b)(r) segregation should remain open for exploration at least until the statutory withdrawal date of December 31, 1983. By that date, the extent and value of the deposits should be known and valid discoveries, if any, established. The 8,000 acres left open for entry would continue to be managed as all LUD I's on the Tongass, that is, for its wilderness values. Since there are no communities within this area, nor is it suitable for community development or expansion, it is unlikely that the State would select any portion of this area. Further, it is even less likely that any such selection, if made, would meet the selection criteria of the Statehood Act. Appendix 3A - 34A
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