Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 228.2 — Scope
36 C.F.R. § 228.2
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These regulations apply to operations hereafter conducted under the United States mining laws of May 10, 1872, as amended (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.), as they affect surface resources on all National Forest System lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture to which such laws are applicable: Provided, however, That any area of National Forest lands covered by a special Act of Congress (16 U.S.C. 482a-482q) is subject to the provisions of this part and the provisions of the special act, and in the case of conflict the provisions of the special act shall apply.
Authorizing Statute
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Lands open to purchase by citizens30 U.S.C. § 22
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Leasing of oil and gas parcels30 U.S.C. § 226
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Egress or ingress of actual settlers; prospecting16 U.S.C. § 478