(a) A Forest Service official must—
- (1) Ensure the application meets the requirements of § 254.21;
- (2) Process an order to set aside and designate the lands for townsite purposes; and
- (3) Transmit, where applicable, a copy of the designation order to the State Director, Bureau of Land Management.
- (b) The designation order will segregate the lands from other forms of entry as long as the application remains in force.
- (c) The designation order does not preclude compatible land adjustments under the Secretary's authority within the area set aside.
(d) A Forest Service official must prepare a public notice of the proposed townsite sale to be inserted once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in a local newspaper:
- (1) The notice shall include descriptive information on the proposed townsite sale and identify the applicant and responsible Forest Service official; and
- (2) A period of 45 days, from first date of publication, must be provided for accepting public comments.