[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: 43CFR3500] [Page 656] TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 3500_LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE --Table of Contents Subpart 3502_Qualification Requirements Sec. 3502.20 Will BLM issue a lease to me if I am not complying with the diligence requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act? BLM will not issue you a lease or renew your lease, or approve a transfer of any lease or interest in a lease for you unless you are complying with section 2(a)(2)(A) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 201(2)(A)) for any of your existing leases that are subject to that provision. For Federal coal leases, BLM will determine compliance under Sec. 3472.1-2(e) of this title. If BLM issues you a lease when you are in violation of section 2(a)2(A), BLM must void your lease under Sec. 3514.30(b). How To Show Lease Qualifications