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Department of Community and Economic Development Division of State History Utah State Historical Society Michael O. Leavitt Governor MaxJ.Evans Director 300 Rio Grande Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1182 [phone] FAX: [phone] roD: 533-3502 [e-mail] SINCE ISg7 November 4, 1998 BYRON LOOSLE ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST 650 NORTH VERNAL AVENUE VERNAL UT 84078 Dear Mr. Loosle: We are pleased to inform you that the properties located on the Ashley National Forest, known historically as the Stockmore & Indian Canyon Ranger Stations, will be considered by the Utah Board of State History for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government's official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our Nation's heritage. Listing of a property provides recognition of its historic significance and assures protective review of federal projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic property. If the property is listed in the National Register, certain federal investment tax credits for rehabilitation and other provisions may apply. Listing in the National Register does not place limitations on the property by the federal government. Public visitation rights are not required of owners. The federal government will not attach restrictive covenants to the property or seek to acquire them. Enclosed please fmd a notice that explains, in greater detail, the results of listing in the National Register. It also describes"the rights and procedures by which an owner may comment on or object to listing in the National Register. You are invited to attend the Board of State History meeting at which the nomination will be considered. The Board will meet on December 4, 1998 at 2:00 p .m. at 2:00 p .m., in the Board Room of the former Denver and Rio Grande Depot located at 300 South Rio Grande (440 West), Salt Lake City. Should you have any questions about this nomination before the meeting, please contact Cory Jensen of the Historic Preservation Office at 5333559. Wilson G. Martin Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Program Manager Enclosure Preserving and Sharing Utah's Past for the Present and Future