Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 581.4 — Qualifications Of Lessees
30 C.F.R. § 581.4
(a) In accordance with section 8(k) of the Act, leases shall be awarded only to qualified persons offering the highest cash bonus bid.
(b) Mineral leases issued pursuant to section 8 of the Act may be held only by:
(1) Citizens and nationals of the United States;
(2) Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20);
(3) Private, public, or municipal corporations organized under the laws of the United States or of any State or of the District of Columbia or territory thereof; or
(4) Associations of such citizens, nationals, resident aliens, or private, public, or municipal corporations, States, or political subdivisions of States.
Authorizing Statute
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Definitions8 U.S.C. § 1101
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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
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Limits on liability33 U.S.C. § 2704
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Definitions43 U.S.C. § 1331
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Administration of leasing43 U.S.C. § 1334
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Deposit of royalty funds to Indian accounts30 U.S.C. § 1714
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701