Energy & environment · 03/08/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Department of the Interior Proposes Withdrawal of Public Lands in California to Address Health Concerns
Summary
The US Department of the Interior has proposed withdrawing approximately 28,953 acres of public lands in California from mining activities for 20 years to mitigate health risks from naturally occurring asbestos and past mining activities in the Clear Creek Management Area.
Original source language: Federal Register — Interior DepartmentOpen original release →