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  • 2024-31215 — Notice of Termination of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Twin Metals Project in the Superior National Forest, Lake and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106561
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the termination of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Twin Metals Project, which was to evaluate the impacts of mining operations in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. This decision follows the cancellation of mineral leases by the Department of the Interior due to improper renewal and a withdrawal order that prohibits new mineral leasing for 20 years on the affected lands. As a result, Twin Metals no longer has the necessary land use authorization to proceed with its proposed project.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management has stopped looking into whether a mining project in a Minnesota forest is okay because the rules weren't followed, and they can't use the land for mining anymore. The project can't go on because the necessary permissions are no longer there.

  • 2025-00776 — Public Land Order No. 7958; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6597, as Extended; for White Mountain Petroglyphs Site, Wyoming
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3916
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management has extended a land order originally issued in 1985, protecting a 20-acre area in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, known as the White Mountain Petroglyphs Site. This order prevents the land from being settled, sold, or used for mining but allows for mineral leasing, ensuring protection of valuable Native American cultural resources and natural beauties. The extension will last for 20 years starting January 15, 2025, unless a review determines further extension is needed. This action aims to safeguard the site's cultural, wildlife, scenic, and educational values.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making sure a special area in Wyoming with cool ancient drawings on rocks, called the White Mountain Petroglyphs, stays protected for another 20 years, so people can't settle, sell, or dig for gold there, but they can carefully take out oil or gas if needed.

  • 2024-31389 — Withdrawal Application and Public Meeting for the Ruby Mountains; Nevada
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107157
    Reading Time:about 102 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Forest Service wants to keep a big piece of land in the Ruby Mountains safe from being used for digging up rocks and energy for the next 20 years. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this plan.

  • 2025-00840 — Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the North Dakota Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, North Dakota
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3915
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which goes into effect immediately as of January 8, 2025. This plan guides the management of public lands in North Dakota over the next 15 to 20 years, including about 58,500 acres of surface land and 4.1 million acres of mineral estate. It updates previous management decisions involving land use and resources like mineral leasing. After considering public feedback and consulting with various stakeholders and government entities, the BLM decided to implement Alternative D as the final plan.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management has a new plan for looking after the land in North Dakota, which started on January 8, 2025. This plan helps decide how to use the land and its resources, like minerals and other important things underground, for the next 15 to 20 years.