Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 580.20 — What Must I Not Do In Conducting Geological And Geophysical (g&g) Prospecting Or Scientific Research?
30 C.F.R. § 580.20
While conducting G&G prospecting or scientific research activities under a permit or notice, you must not:
(a) Interfere with or endanger operations under any lease, right-of-way, easement, right-of-use, notice, or permit issued or maintained under the Act;
(b) Cause harm or damage to life (including fish and other aquatic life), property, or the marine, coastal, or human environment;
(c) Cause harm or damage to any mineral resources (in areas leased or not leased);
(d) Cause pollution;
(e) Disturb archaeological resources;
(f) Create hazardous or unsafe conditions;
(g) Unreasonably interfere with or cause harm to other uses of the area; or
(h) Claim any oil, gas, sulphur, or other minerals you discover while conducting operations under a permit or notice.
Authorizing Statute
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Definitions43 U.S.C. § 1331
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Deposit of royalty funds to Indian accounts30 U.S.C. § 1714
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Administration of leasing43 U.S.C. § 1334
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Limits on liability33 U.S.C. § 2704
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Leases, easements, and rights-of-way on the outer Continental Shelf43 U.S.C. § 1337
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Secretarial authority30 U.S.C. § 1751