[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]



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                    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.  3503.44  How will BLM treat Indian information submitted under the Indian Mineral Development Act?



    Under the Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982 (IMDA) (25 U.S.C. 

2101 et seq.), the Department of the Interior will hold as privileged 

proprietary information of the affected Indian or Indian tribe--

    (a) All findings forming the basis of the Secretary's intent to 

approve or disapprove any Minerals Agreement under IMDA; and

    (b) All projections, studies, data, or other information concerning 

a Minerals Agreement under IMDA, regardless of the date received, 

related to--

    (1) The terms, conditions, or financial return to the Indian 

parties;

    (2) The extent, nature, value, or disposition of the Indian mineral 

resources; or

    (3) The production, products, or proceeds thereof.