🌳Extension of Public Land Order No. 7959 in Wyoming
Public Land Order No. 7959; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7628, Withdrawal of Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range; Wyoming
Summary
This Public Land Order (PLO) extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 7628, which would otherwise expire March 7, 2025, for an additional 20-year period. PLO No. 7628 withdrew 1,960.10 acres of public lands in Big Horn County, Wyoming, from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, to protect wild horse and wildlife habitat and watershed, recreation, cultural, and scenic values within the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range (PMWHR).
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
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The Public Land Order extends the withdrawal of 1,960.10 acres of land in Wyoming from commercial activities, impacting availability for mining and development. This regulation may lead to compliance requirements for businesses in the area that rely on mineral rights or land access, which presents financial implications.