[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 660]

 

                    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

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                Subpart 3503_Areas Available for Leasing

 

Sec.  3503.25  When may BLM issue permits and leases for Federal minerals underlying private surface?



    (a) The regulations in this part apply where the United States 

disposed of certain lands and those disposals reserved to the United 

States the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals under 

applicable leasing laws and regulations.

    (b) If the Federal Government acquires minerals through a deed, BLM 

will follow any special covenants in the deed relating to leasing or 

permitting.