Frequently Asked Questions

Withdrawals do not change land or mineral ownership in anyway. Withdrawals can close areas to mineral entry, meaning, the minerals can not be developed when under a withdrawal. This is for federal mineral ownership only. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), or other federal government entities, do not have jurisdiction over privately owned minerals.

Submit comments about the Federal Mineral Estate Withdraw by September 6th, 2024.

Blue represents federal mineral rights that are within the boundary of the proposed withdrawal.

Pink represents privately-owned mineral rights. Property owners should look at their property ownership documents to determine who owns the mineral rights on their property. Privately-owned mineral rights would NOT be affected by the proposed withdrawal.

The property is encumbered by federally-owned and privately-owned mineral rights. Blue represents federal mineral rights that are within the boundary of the proposed withdrawal. Pink represents privately-owned mineral rights. Property owners should look at their property ownership documents to determine who owns the mineral rights on their property. Privately-owned mineral rights would NOT be affected by the proposed withdrawal.

If the proposed withdrawal is successful, the government would NOT be able to enter your property to develop the minerals.

No. privately-owned mineral rights would NOT be effected by the proposed withdrawal.