# Withdrawal of Public Lands and Reserved Federal Minerals for Protection of Scenic and Recreational Values in the Ruby Canyon of the Colorado River; Colorado
> **US Department of the Interior** · Public Land Order. · Published 1995-08-17 · Effective 1995-08-17 · 60 FR 42792
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-20328
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of the Interior
- **State:** CO
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 42792
- **Publication date:** 1995-08-17
- **Effective date:** 1995-08-17
- **Interior docket:** CO-935-1430-01
## Abstract

This order withdraws 8,170.49 acres of public lands and 20 acres of reserved Federal mineral interest from the operation of the public land laws, including the mining laws. The withdrawal is for 20 years to protect scenic and recreational values in the Ruby Canyon of the Colorado River. This order also identifies 731 acres of privately owned lands within the interior of the canyon which would become subject to the withdrawal if they should pass into Federal ownership. The lands have been and will remain open to mineral leasing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/08/17/95-20328/withdrawal-of-public-lands-and-reserved-federal-minerals-for-protection-of-scenic-and-recreational)
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