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§ 3598.1 — Inspection Of Underground And Surface Conditions; Surveying, Estimating And Study

43 C.F.R. § 3598.1

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Operators/lessees shall provide means at all reasonable hours, either day or night, for the authorized officer to inspect or investigate the underground and surface conditions; to conduct surveys; to estimate the amount of ore or other methods of prospecting, exploration, testing, development, processing and handling; to determine the volumes, types, and composition of wastes generated; to determine the adequacy of measures for minimizing the amount of such wastes and the measures for treatment and disposal of such wastes; to determine reclamation procedures and progress; production records; environmental concerns; and to determine whether the operator/lessee is in compliance with established requirements.

43 C.F.R. § 3598.2

Authorizing Statute

Rules and regulations governing operations; limitations on oil or gas leases
25 U.S.C. § 396d
Transferred
43 U.S.C. § 1201
Fees and charges for Government services and things of value
31 U.S.C. § 9701
Congressional declaration of purpose
42 U.S.C. § 4321
Rules and regulations; boundary lines; State rights unaffected; taxation
30 U.S.C. § 189