As evaluations continue for the proposed land exchange between the federal government and Resolution Copper Mining LLC for a copper mine near Superior in Pinal County, the U.S. Forest Service has established a comment period for those with federal or private land claims.

Persons claiming such properties or having any liens, encumbrances, or other claims relating to the lands being considered for exchange must file their claims or objections within 45 days after Dec. 15 – the initial publication date of the legal notice. The period will close Jan. 29.

Among the publications scheduled to print the Legal Notice are: Arizona Capitol Times, Payson Roundup, Sierra Vista Herald, Arizona Daily Star, Arizona Daily Sun, Arizona Silver Belt, San Carlos Apache Moccasin, Foothills Focus, Copper Basin News, Superior Sun and San Manuel Miner.

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