U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 460nnn–81.
Designation of mineral withdrawal area
(a)
Designation
Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal lands and interests in lands included within the withdrawal boundary as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–11(a) of this title are hereby withdrawn from—
(1)
location, entry and patent under the mining laws; and
(2)
operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and from the minerals materials laws and all amendments thereto except as specified in subsection (b).
(b)
Road maintenance
(Pub. L. 106–399, title IV, § 401, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1669.)
cite as: 16 USC 460nnn-81