🏞️Proposed Land Withdrawal Impacts Mining and Infrastructure in NV
Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor; Clark County, NV
Summary
At the request of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw approximately 1,043.57 acres of public lands located in Clark County, Nevada, from location and entry under the United States mining laws and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, but not from the disposal of mineral materials under the mineral materials disposal laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to establish protection for a utility and transportation corridor to facilitate the orderly development of future infrastructure and public services while preventing conflicting land uses. Publication of this notice segregates these lands for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, but not from the disposal of mineral materials under the mineral materials disposal laws, subject to valid existing rights. This notice initiates a 90-day public comment period and announces an opportunity to request a public meeting.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
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The regulation proposes the withdrawal of 1,043.57 acres from mining and mineral leases for 20 years to protect the utility and transportation corridor, significantly impacting businesses engaged in mining and related industries. It affects land use and infrastructure development, requiring compliance from affected entities.