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§ 23.4 — Application For Permission To Conduct Exploration Operations

43 C.F.R. § 23.4

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No person shall, in any manner or by any means which will cause the surface of lands to be disturbed, explore, test, or prospect for minerals (other than oil and gas) subject to disposition under the mineral leasing acts without first filing an application for, and obtaining, a permit, lease or contract which authorizes such exploring, testing, or prospecting.

43 C.F.R. § 23.3 43 C.F.R. § 23.5

Authorizing Statute

Rules and regulations; boundary lines; State rights unaffected; taxation
30 U.S.C. § 189
Laws applicable
30 U.S.C. § 285
Rules and regulations
30 U.S.C. § 359
Grazing districts; establishment; restrictions; prior rights; rights-of-way; hearing and notice; hunting or fishing rights
43 U.S.C. § 315