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The United States Forest Service (USFS), on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, has asked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to extend a current protection order for an area in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, for another 20 years. This order, known as Public Land Order No. 7664, covers 990 acres and prevents mining activities to safeguard the Diamond Rim Quartz Crystal Interpretative Area from potential mining damage. The public is invited to submit comments or request a meeting regarding this proposal by April 3, 2025. The application will be handled following specific regulations, and although personal information can be requested to be kept private, there are no guarantees it will be withheld from public view.

The United States Forest Service has requested that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw over 264,000 acres of Federal land in the Ruby Mountains from leasing for minerals and geothermal energy for 20 years to protect the area's natural and cultural resources. This withdrawal request includes additional non-Federal lands that might be acquired by the U.S. in the future. During a two-year temporary segregation period from December 31, 2024, these lands will not be available for leasing, but public input is invited through a 90-day comment period, including a virtual meeting on February 14, 2025. The process for this application will follow existing regulations.