United States Code · Section
§ 520 — Regulations As To Mineral Resources
16 U.S.C. § 520
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The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized, under general regulations to be prescribed by him, to permit the prospecting, development, and utilization of the mineral resources of the lands acquired under the Act of March first, nineteen hundred and eleven, known as the Weeks law, upon such terms and for specified periods or otherwise, as he may deem to be for the best interests of the United States; and all moneys received on account of charges, if any, made under this Act shall be disposed of as is provided by existing law for the disposition of receipts from national forests.
Implementing Regulations
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§ 228.40 Authority.36 C.F.R. § 228.40
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§ 3501.1 What is the authority for this part?43 C.F.R. § 3501.1
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§ 3503.13 For what areas may I receive a hardrock mineral permit or lease?43 C.F.R. § 3503.13