BLM seeks public input on proposed protections for ancestral Tribal lands near Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS —The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to withdraw approximately 1,805 acres of public lands in Las Vegas that hold cultural significance to the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony. The withdrawal promotes the federal responsibility of ensuring the preservation of culture, economic sustainability as well as Tribal interests and resources.
The withdrawal would set aside the lands from appropriation under the public land laws, including location and entry under the United States mining laws but not from disposal of mineral materials or leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
A Notice of Availability will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to begin a 90-day comment period and provide an opportunity for the public to request a public meeting. The notice also sets aside the lands for two years from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the public land laws, including from location and entry under the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, while the application is being processed.
All comments, including the name and address of respondents, will be available for public review and can be delivered to BLM Las Vegas Field Office, 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130. The comment period will close April 14, 2025.
If, based on the public comments received, the BLM determines that a public meeting is warranted, the BLM will notify the public of the meeting date, time, and location in the local newspaper and on the BLM Nevada website at least 30 days before any scheduled meeting.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.