Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 3809.415 — How Do I Prevent Unnecessary Or Undue Degradation While Conducting Operations On Public Lands?
43 C.F.R. § 3809.415
You prevent unnecessary or undue degradation while conducting operations on public lands by—
(a) Complying with § 3809.420, as applicable; the terms and conditions of your notice or approved plan of operations; and other Federal and State laws related to environmental protection and protection of cultural resources;
(b) Assuring that your operations are “reasonably incident” to prospecting, mining, or processing operations and uses as defined in § 3715.0-5 of this title; and
(c) Attaining the stated level of protection or reclamation required by specific laws in areas such as the California Desert Conservation Area, Wild and Scenic Rivers, BLM-administered portions of the National Wilderness System, and BLM-administered National Monuments and National Conservation Areas.
Authorizing Statute
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Transferred43 U.S.C. § 1201
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Lands open to purchase by citizens30 U.S.C. § 22
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Federal mining and mineral leasing laws16 U.S.C. § 1280
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Management of use, occupancy, and development of public lands43 U.S.C. § 1732
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Unpatented mining claims30 U.S.C. § 612
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Congressional declaration of policy43 U.S.C. § 1701
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Transferred42 U.S.C. § 6508
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Congressional statement of purpose16 U.S.C. § 3101