The PLO withdraws the lands from location under federal mining laws but not from mineral leasing laws. The order was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.
The lands were formerly withdrawn for a 20-year period for the development of the facilities. The withdrawal extension is necessary to protect the federal investment in the facilities located on the parcel.
The site contains the Austin Ranger District offices, housing for permanent and temporary employees, trailer sites with utilities, visitor and employee vehicle parking areas, warehouse and horse corrals.
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