Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting, Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites; New Mexico
On behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Forest Service (USFS) filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting that the Secretary of the Interior extend Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7625 for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 7625 withdrew 140 acres of National Forest System land in Lincoln County, New Mexico, from location and entry under the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, to protect the Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites for a period of 20 years. The withdrawal created by PLO No. 7625 will expire on February 16, 2025, unless extended. This notice announces to the public a 90-day opportunity to comment on the withdrawal extension application and to request a public meeting.
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.