⚡Executive Order 14154
Executive Order 14154 aims to bolster the American economy by removing regulatory barriers to energy production and exploration. The order emphasizes increasing domestic energy resource development, simplifying permitting processes, and safeguarding consumer choice. It seeks to strengthen the U.S. position as a global energy leader while enhancing job creation and reducing energy costs for businesses and consumers.
Learn More⚖️Proposed Land Withdrawal in Amargosa Valley, Nevada Impacting Mining
The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 308,890 acres of Federal lands located in Nye County, Nevada, from location and entry under the United States mining laws, and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The area also includes approximately 40,000 acres, more or less, of non-Federal lands that would be subject to the withdrawal if they are subsequently acquired by the United States. The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to protect the cultural, recreational, and biological resources of these lands. Publication of this notice temporarily segregates the lands for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws and leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights. The lands will remain open to disposal under the mineral materials laws. This notice initiates a 90-day public comment period and announces a public meeting on the proposed withdrawal, including input related to ongoing mining activities for sepiolite, saponite, and bentonite within the study area related to projected development of valid existing rights.
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