Proposed Exchange of Lands Between DCNR, Bureau of Forestry and Arlin J. Metzler [28 Pa.B. 2055] The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, acting through the Bureau of Forestry, and Arlin J. Metzler of Lewistown, PA, are proposing to negotiate an exchange of lands in Clinton and Mifflin Counties, PA.
The Bureau of Forestry is proposing to acquire from Arlin Metzler approximately 95 acres of land which comprises a portion of Bear Swamp on the upper reaches of Tangascootack Creek in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County. This property is bounded on the south and west by the Sproul State Forest.
In return, the Bureau of Forestry proposes to convey to Arlin Metzler a parcel containing 4.75 acres. This property is situated along Township Road No. 459 approximately one-half mile west of the village of Barrville in Brown Township, Mifflin County.
As is the policy of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the public is hereby notified of this exchange. A 30-day period for public inquiry or comment will be in effect commencing May 4, 1998 and ending June 2, 1998. Oral or written comments or questions concerning this proposed exchange may be addressed to: Dr. James R. Grace, State Forester, Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, P. O. Box 8552, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552, (717) 787-2703. These oral or written comments will become part of the official document used in the final decision process.
If, in the duration of the 30-day comment period, a significant amount of public concern develops, the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may schedule a public informational meeting.
JOHN C. OLIVER,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-678. Filed for public inspection May 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
