BLM Announces Comment Period, Public Meeting Opportunity for Davenport Electronic Site Withdrawal Extension Application
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On September 18, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will announce in the Federal Register the beginning of a 90-day public comment period and an opportunity to request a public meeting for the Davenport Electronic Site Withdrawal Extension Application.
In 2004, established by Public Land Order No. 7593, 80 acres of National Forest System lands known as the “Davenport Electronic Site” in Catron County, N.M., were withdrawn from location and entry under the United States mining laws to protect the area where the electronic facilities are located, subject to valid existing rights. Because the withdrawal expires January 27, 2024, the U.S. Forest Service submitted to the Department of the Interior an application for extension of the withdrawal for an additional 20-year term.
The BLM invites the public to comment on the withdrawal extension application and/or request a public meeting to learn more about the withdrawal process. Submit comments and/or requests for a public meeting by December 17, 2023 to:
Cibola Supervisor’s Office
Attn: Richard Wilhelm
2113 Osuna, NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87113
For more information, contact Magdalena District Office at (505) 854-2281 or the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office at 505-346-3900.
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.