Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior |
Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Public Lands |
Chapter II - Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior |
SubChapter C - Minerals Management (3000) |
Part 3600 - Mineral Materials Disposal |
Subpart 3601 - Mineral Materials Disposal; General Provisions |
Fundamental Provisions |
§ 3601.6 - Policy.
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§ 3601.6 Policy.
It is BLM's policy:
(a) To make mineral materials available unless it is detrimental to the public interest to do so;
(b) To sell mineral material resources at not less than fair market value;
(c) To permit Federal, State, Territorial, and local government entities and non-profit organizations free use of these materials for qualified purposes;
(d) To protect public land resources and the environment and minimize damage to public health and safety during the exploration for and the removal of such minerals;
(e) To prevent unauthorized removal of mineral materials; and
(f) To require purchasers and permittees to account for all removals of mineral materials.