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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior |
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Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Public Lands |
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Chapter II - Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior |
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SubChapter C - Minerals Management (3000) |
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Part 3500 - Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale |
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Subpart 3503 - Areas Available for Leasing |
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Available Areas Managed by Others |
§ 3503.25 - When may BLM issue permits and leases for Federal minerals underlying private surface?
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§ 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.