Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area Mineral Withdrawal
The Lincoln National Forest is proposing that the Secretary of Interior to withdraw approximately 28,513 acres of National Forest System lands south of Queen, NM from mineral exploration and development for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The proposed withdrawal area is located about 30 miles southwest of Carlsbad, NM on the Guadalupe escarpment between Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/24/2023 |
| Comment Period | 07/21/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/15/2023 |
| Decision | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Guadalupe Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments
Project Decision Information
Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area Mineral Withdrawal
Decision Signed Date: 05/23/2024
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Guadalupe Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Eddy
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Tanner Nygren
Federal Bldg., Rm 159
Carlsbad, NM 88220
575-630-3008
Tanner.Nygren@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/24/2024