§ 460gg-8. Lands withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under United States mining laws
Notwithstanding the provisions of section
1133
(d)(2) of this title and subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands located in the recreation area are hereby withdrawn from all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws of the United States, and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing and all amendments thereto.