43 CFR 3250.12 - What general standards apply to exploration operations?

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Sep 06, 2024

§ 3250.12 - What general standards apply to exploration operations?

BLM-approved exploration operations must:

(a) Meet all operational and environmental standards;

(b) Protect public health, safety, and property;

(c) Prevent unnecessary impacts on surface and subsurface resources;

(d) Be conducted in a manner consistent with the principles of multiple use; and

(e) Comply with the requirements of § 3200.4.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701

source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 3250.12