Sagebrush Focal Area, 10 million acre withdrawal, withdrawn

[winners58]

Sagebrush Focal Area, 10 million acre withdrawal, withdrawn
BLM therefore has canceled the proposed withdrawal and the lands are currently open to location and entry under the United States mining laws
https://www.blm.gov/node/13804

notice of cancellation
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/FINAL SFA withdrawal cancellation FRN Oct 4 2017 PDF.pdf


still need to stay on this, there is a draft call for comments to be published soon
Notice of Intent to Amend Land Use Plans Regarding Greater Sage-Grouse
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/GRSG Amendment_NOI_FRN_100317_CLEAN PDF.pdf

 

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[Assembler]

It appears that Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order 3353 to “Ensuring that conservation efforts do not impede local economic opportunities”.
Good job.
Can the next Secretary of the Interior undo / sub-plant this Secretarial Order say in 4 or more years?

 

[Assembler]

This may effect mining as well:
EPA to repeal landmark Obama climate rule
EPA to repeal landmark Obama climate rule | TheHill

 

[Assembler]

Executive Order 13783 of March 28, 2017

Executive Order 13783 of March 28, 2017, “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth,” requires agencies to review all existing regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, and any other similar agency actions (collectively, “agency actions”) that potentially burden the development or use of domestically produced energy resources, with particular attention to oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy resources. Section 2(a) of the Executive Order also provides that this review shall not include agency actions that are mandated by law, necessary for the public interest, and consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of the Executive Order. In response to Executive Order 13783
of March 28, 2017, “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, ” the Forest Service reviewed more than 70 agency actions, including regulations, policies, guidance, orders, and agreements with partner agencies, and programmatic analyses at the Washington and field office levels of the agency to asses if they unduly burden clean and safe domestic energy development. Agency actions subject to review under the Executive Order which the Forest Service has concluded may unduly burden domestic energy development are listed in Appendix A, Table A.1. Table A.2 lists agency actionsthe Forest Service believes the Executive Order exempts from review.

https://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/eo-13783-usda-final-report-10.11.17.pdf

 

[winners58]

Forest Circus department of aggravation

Executive Order 13783 of March 28, 2017, “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth,”

https://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/eo-13783-usda-final-report-10.11.17.pdf

the problem with the Forest Service is their direction is still under the "National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule"
the Planning committee members makeup is 3 to 1 conservationist.

there are meetings that the public can participate in, November 7-9 in El Dorado Hills, CA, includes teleconferencing
details and agenda; https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/planningrule/committee/?cid=fseprd562939
.
Planing rule committee main page; https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/planningrule/committee

 

[Assembler]

The 'Rule' also refers to the following:
1982 Rule
National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning
https://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/includes/nfmareg.html
https://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/includes/2009_12_18_2000RuleFed_Reg_Notice.pdf
https://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/2000_planning_rule.html

The "Scope" of the above can be affected by Executive Order 13783 of March 28, 2017.
There is likely to be more information coming out down the road.

 

[oregonoutback]

Hi,
I am brand new to the site and just read your post about the focal area. I have a site that contains fire opal and am wanting to start a claim on BLM land. So with them withdrawing this area of lands that should make it possible to get a claim right? I have been hesitant in going in and pointing out the area because I am trying to keep from people knowing about it. Is it a long procedure in staking a claim or does it go pretty smooth? Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before I go in to file for a claim. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Great site!!!

Mike

 

[Assembler]

Hi,
I am brand new to the site and just read your post about the focal area. I have a site that contains fire opal and am wanting to start a claim on BLM land. So with them withdrawing this area of lands that should make it possible to get a claim right? I have been hesitant in going in and pointing out the area because I am trying to keep from people knowing about it. Is it a long procedure in staking a claim or does it go pretty smooth? Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before I go in to file for a claim. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Great site!!!
Mike

Thanks for the questions. Think we are all wondering how this will open up for "Mineral entry" some areas. Time will tell.

 

[winners58]

the temporary withdrawal was for 2 years that means those areas are open now. (Sept. 24, 2015 to Sept. 24, 2017)
you can research the area using the claims maps here; My Land Matters - Mining Claims Maps
gemstones are generally locatable, here is a basic Oregon claim filing guide;
https://www.blm.gov/or/programs/minerals/files/guide-locating-claims.pdf

a really good guide from mining guru Chris Ralph
part 1; https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...part-i-3420/&usg=AOvVaw0rCR4buLORNkCP1x8WlPOu
part 2; https://www.icmj.com/magazine/article/how-to-stake-your-own-mining-claims—part-ii-3432/

 

[oregonoutback]

Thank you for the great info! Just what I was looking for. Greatly appreciated
Have a great night.

Mike