[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 43CFR2920.9-1]



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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

 

    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 2920_LEASES, PERMITS AND EASEMENTS--Table of Contents

 

     Subpart 2920_Leases, Permits and Easements: General Provisions

 

Sec.  2920.9-1  Construction phase.



    (a) Unless otherwise stated in the land use authorization, 

construction may proceed immediately upon receipt and acceptance of the 

land use authorization by the selected applicant.

    (b) Where an authorization to use public lands provides that no 

construction shall occur until specific permission to begin construction 

is granted, no construction shall occur until an appropriate Notice to 

Proceed has been issued by the authorized officer, following the 

submission and approval of required plans or documents.

    (c) The authorized officer shall inspect and monitor construction as 

necessary, to assure compliance with approved plans and protection of 

the resources, the environment and the public health, safety and 

welfare.

    (d) The holder of a land use authorization may be required to 

designate a field representative who can accept and act on guidance and 

instructions from the authorized officer.

    (e) The holder of a land use authorization may be required to 

provide proof of construction to the approved plan and required 

standards. Thereafter, operation of the authorized facilities may begin.