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Upper and Lower Clear Creek

BLM found a scenic value and a fish resource here, and its plan calls for special management. BLM's records place at least 3 active mining claims (and 4 more BLM lists as Filed) and 32 rights of way inside the line today. It covers 4,561 acres and was designated November 6, 2024, in the Northwest California Integrated Plan.

Acres4,561
DesignatedNov 6, 2024Northwest California Integrated Plan
BLM founda scenic value and a fish resourceand found it important
Inside, at least35claims and rights of way, and 4 more claims BLM lists as Filed

The line

Upper and Lower Clear Creek
Claimant withheld by BLM, 3Filed, claimant withheld, 4Right of way, 32
Ground: USGS The National Map, topographic tiles. Boundaries: BLM's own, read Oct 20, 2026. 36 marks are where BLM's own maps draw them; 3 claims are placed at the middle of the section their land description names, not at the stakes on the ground. Hover or tap one for its holder.

Who holds the claims

At least 7 claims sit inside this line: 3 active and 4 filed and pending, 7 with a claimant BLM withholds under the Privacy Act. BLM lists 4 as Filed and 3 as Active.

  • Names withheld by BLM (private individuals)7claims

BLM's mining rules list designated ACECs among the places where mining that disturbs the surface beyond casual use needs a plan of operations BLM approves. Exploration of five acres or less can go ahead on a notice instead.

The rights of way

32 rights of way sit inside the line. BLM files 25 under non-energy facilities, 6 under other energy facilities and 1 under fiber optic facilities.

  • Holder not listed by BLM9rights of way
  • PG&E5rights of way
  • AT&T CALIFORNIA3rights of way
  • SHASTA COUNTY (California)3rights of way
  • CLEAR CREEK PRODUCTS2rights of way

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The proposed rule

A proposed rule, RIN 1004-AF53, would change how BLM drafts every land use plan, and how it designates ACECs like Upper and Lower Clear Creek. The comment window hasn't opened: the proposed rule wasn't in the Federal Register at our last check. The Watch sends one email the day it prints.

The rule's abstract

The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish in regulations an updated process for the approval of the development, revision, amendment, and maintenance of land use plans, as provided for by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Additionally, this rulemaking will provide clarification of the process the BLM uses for designating Areas of Critical Environmental Concern.Unified Agenda entry for RIN 1004-AF53, Publication ID 2026, reginfo.gov (OMB OIRA), read Oct 18, 2026

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