CFR›Title 30›Chapter V›Part 580›Subpart A ContainsSections 580.1–580.4CorpusDaily eCFRDisplayed edition2026-05-12Last updated2026-05-12 Subpart A—General Information Sections 580.1 § 580.1 What definitions apply to this part? 580.2 § 580.2 What is the purpose of this part? 580.3 § 580.3 What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities? 580.4 § 580.4 What activities are not covered by this part? Next B Subpart B—How To Apply for a Permit or File a Notice