Desert Lands reopen to Mining

[Hoser John]

Trump Desert Mining Lands

[Hoser John]

sorry link died 2 times???? what now-John

[Jim_Alaska]

I'll give it a try, is this the one you wanted John?

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/07/2018-02422/cancellation-of-withdrawal-application-and-withdrawal-proposal-and-termination-of-environmental

[pickaxe]

I love how they say these lands are no longer needed. B.S. I believe they have been sent a cease and desist order.

[Hoser John]

Thanks Jim

[Matt Mattson]

I love how they say these lands are no longer needed. B.S. I believe they have been sent a cease and desist order.

I believe you are right. I note that the previous occupants of the White House would still allow mining, but leased lands only (I read this as: only big operators with big donations need apply). It was how they intended to shut small scale miners out. Perhaps I've misinterpreted that (bold)? Excerpt:

A Notice of Proposed Withdrawal was published in the Federal Register (81 FR 95738) on December 28, 2016, of the Department's proposal to withdraw 1,337,904 acres of public lands within designated California Desert National Conservation Lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from mineral or geothermal leasing or mineral materials laws, subject to valid existing rights. Because the BLM has determined that the lands are no longer needed in connection with the proposed withdrawal, the BLM has canceled the proposed withdrawal and its application in support thereof and has terminated the associated environmental analysis process.

Pursuant to 43 CFR 2310.1-4, the segregative effect for the lands described in 81 FR 95738 is terminated and the lands opened as follows: At 10 a.m. on March 9, 2018, the public lands described will be opened to location and entry under the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, the provision of existing withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of applicable law. Appropriation of lands under the mining laws prior to the date and time of restoration is unauthorized.

[russau]

Matt I read this as you did and came up with the same impression!

[Matt Mattson]

Matt I read this as you did and came up with the same impression!

Thanks Russ. I thought that wording was odd and had to be there for a reason.