[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: 43CFR3800]



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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

 

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

 

PART 3800_MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS--Table of Contents

 

     Subpart 3802_Exploration and Mining, Wilderness Review Program

 

Sec.  3802.1-7  Existing operations.



    (a) Persons conducting mining operations on the effective date of 

these regulations, who would be required to submit a plan of operations 

under Sec.  3802.1-1 of this title, may continue operations but shall, 

within 60 days after the effective date of these regulations, submit a 

plan of operations. Upon a showing of good cause, the authorized officer 

shall grant an extension of time to submit a plan of operations not to 

exceed an additional 180 days.

    (b) Operations may continue according to the submitted plan of 

operations during its review unless the operator is notified otherwise 

by the authorized officer.

    (c) Upon approval of a plan of operations, mining operations shall 

be conducted in accordance with the approved plan.