🏞️Federal Land Withdrawal for Border Security in Yuma County, AZ
Public Land Order No. 7964; National Defense Operating Area Withdrawal, Yuma County, AZ
Summary
This Order withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, approximately 285 acres of Federal lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, mineral leasing laws, and geothermal leasing laws, for a period of 3 years for use by the Department of the Navy for border security purposes. This withdrawal also transfers administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the Department of the Navy.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
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This regulation withdraws approximately 285 acres of federal land from general land laws, impacting any businesses that may have interests in the area, particularly those in real estate or resource extraction. The transfer of land to the Department of the Navy for security purposes may also affect local development or infrastructure projects.