Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; California

Samenvatting

The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management proposes to withdraw approximately 28,953 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.) for a period of 20 years, on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to limit impacts to public safety and human health from naturally occurring asbestos and past mining activities within the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA). This notice temporarily segregates the lands for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.) while various studies and analyses are made to support a final decision on the withdrawal application. In addition, approximately 3,763 acres of non- Federal lands located inside of the boundary of the proposed withdrawal area, if acquired by or returned to the United States, would also be included in the proposed withdrawal and subject to the temporary segregation authorized by this notice.