Title 43

PART 3800

Part 3800 - Mining Claims Under The General Mining Laws

PART 3800 - MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS Authority:16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 22-42, 181 et seq., 301-306, 351-359, and 601 et seq.; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 6508; 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; and Pub. L. No. 97-35, 95 Stat. 357. Source:45 FR 13974, Mar. 3, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

43:2.1.1.3.74.1SUBPART 3800
Subpart 3800 - General
43:2.1.1.3.74.1.189.1SECTION 3800.5
   3800.5 Fees.
43:2.1.1.3.74.1.189.2SECTION 3800.6
   3800.6 Am I required to pay any fees to use the surface of public lands for mining purposes
43:2.1.1.3.74.2SUBPART 3802
Subpart 3802 - Exploration and Mining, Wilderness Review Program
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.1SECTION 3802.0-1
   3802.0-1 Purpose.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.2SECTION 3802.0-2
   3802.0-2 Objectives.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.3SECTION 3802.0-3
   3802.0-3 Authority.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.4SECTION 3802.0-5
   3802.0-5 Definitions.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.5SECTION 3802.0-6
   3802.0-6 Policy.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.6SECTION 3802.0-7
   3802.0-7 Scope.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.7SECTION 3802.1
   3802.1 Plan of operations.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.8SECTION 3802.1-1
   3802.1-1 When required.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.9SECTION 3802.1-2
   3802.1-2 When not required.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.10SECTION 3802.1-3
   3802.1-3 Operations existing on October 21, 1976.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.11SECTION 3802.1-4
   3802.1-4 Contents of plan of operations.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.12SECTION 3802.1-5
   3802.1-5 Plan approval.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.13SECTION 3802.1-6
   3802.1-6 Modification of plan.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.14SECTION 3802.1-7
   3802.1-7 Existing operations.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.15SECTION 3802.2
   3802.2 Bond requirements.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.16SECTION 3802.3
   3802.3 Environmental protection.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.17SECTION 3802.3-1
   3802.3-1 Environmental assessment.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.18SECTION 3802.3-2
   3802.3-2 Requirements for environmental protection.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.19SECTION 3802.4
   3802.4 General provisions.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.20SECTION 3802.4-1
   3802.4-1 Noncompliance.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.21SECTION 3802.4-2
   3802.4-2 Access.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.22SECTION 3802.4-3
   3802.4-3 Multiple-use conflicts.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.23SECTION 3802.4-4
   3802.4-4 Fire prevention and control.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.24SECTION 3802.4-5
   3802.4-5 Maintenance and public safety.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.25SECTION 3802.4-6
   3802.4-6 Inspection.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.26SECTION 3802.4-7
   3802.4-7 Notice of suspension of operations.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.27SECTION 3802.4-8
   3802.4-8 Cessation of operations.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.28SECTION 3802.5
   3802.5 Appeals.
43:2.1.1.3.74.2.189.29SECTION 3802.6
   3802.6 Public availability of information.
43:2.1.1.3.74.3SUBPART 3809
Subpart 3809 - Surface Management
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189SUBJGRP 189
   General Information
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.1SECTION 3809.1
   3809.1 What are the purposes of this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.2SECTION 3809.2
   3809.2 What is the scope of this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.3SECTION 3809.3
   3809.3 What rules must I follow if State law conflicts with this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.4SECTION 3809.5
   3809.5 How does BLM define certain terms used in this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.5SECTION 3809.10
   3809.10 How does BLM classify operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.6SECTION 3809.11
   3809.11 When do I have to submit a plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.7SECTION 3809.21
   3809.21 When do I have to submit a notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.8SECTION 3809.31
   3809.31 Are there any special situations that affect what submittals I must make before I conduct operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.9SECTION 3809.100
   3809.100 What special provisions apply to operations on segregated or withdrawn lands
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.10SECTION 3809.101
   3809.101 What special provisions apply to minerals that may be common variety minerals, such as sand, gravel, and building stone
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.11SECTION 3809.111
   3809.111 Will BLM disclose to the public the information I submit under this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.12SECTION 3809.115
   3809.115 Can BLM collect information under this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.189.13SECTION 3809.116
   3809.116 As a mining claimant or operator, what are my responsibilities under this subpart for my project area
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.190SUBJGRP 190
   Federal/State Agreements
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.190.14SECTION 3809.200
   3809.200 What kinds of agreements may BLM and a State make under this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.190.15SECTION 3809.201
   3809.201 What should these agreements address
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.190.16SECTION 3809.202
   3809.202 Under what conditions will BLM defer to State regulation of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.190.17SECTION 3809.203
   3809.203 What are the limitations on BLM deferral to State regulation of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.190.18SECTION 3809.204
   3809.204 Does this subpart cancel an existing agreement between BLM and a State
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191SUBJGRP 191
   Operations Conducted Under Notices
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.19SECTION 3809.300
   3809.300 Does this subpart apply to my existing notice-level operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.20SECTION 3809.301
   3809.301 Where do I file my notice and what information must I include in it
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.21SECTION 3809.311
   3809.311 What action does BLM take when it receives my notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.22SECTION 3809.312
   3809.312 When may I begin operations after filing a complete notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.23SECTION 3809.313
   3809.313 Under what circumstances may I not begin operations 15 calendar days after filing my notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.24SECTION 3809.320
   3809.320 Which performance standards apply to my notice-level operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.25SECTION 3809.330
   3809.330 May I modify my notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.26SECTION 3809.331
   3809.331 Under what conditions must I modify my notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.27SECTION 3809.332
   3809.332 How long does my notice remain in effect
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.28SECTION 3809.333
   3809.333 May I extend my notice, and, if so, how
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.29SECTION 3809.334
   3809.334 What if I temporarily stop conducting operations under a notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.30SECTION 3809.335
   3809.335 What happens when my notice expires
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.191.31SECTION 3809.336
   3809.336 What if I abandon my notice-level operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192SUBJGRP 192
   Operations Conducted Under Plans of Operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.32SECTION 3809.400
   3809.400 Does this subpart apply to my existing or pending plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.33SECTION 3809.401
   3809.401 Where do I file my plan of operations and what information must I include with it
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.34SECTION 3809.411
   3809.411 What action will BLM take when it receives my plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.35SECTION 3809.412
   3809.412 When may I operate under a plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.36SECTION 3809.415
   3809.415 How do I prevent unnecessary or undue degradation while conducting operations on public lands
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.37SECTION 3809.420
   3809.420 What performance standards apply to my notice or plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.38SECTION 3809.421
   3809.421 Enforcement of performance standards.
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.39SECTION 3809.423
   3809.423 How long does my plan of operations remain in effect
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.192.40SECTION 3809.424
   3809.424 What are my obligations if I stop conducting operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.193SUBJGRP 193
   Modifications of Plans of Operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.193.41SECTION 3809.430
   3809.430 May I modify my plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.193.42SECTION 3809.431
   3809.431 When must I modify my plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.193.43SECTION 3809.432
   3809.432 What process will BLM follow in reviewing a modification of my plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.193.44SECTION 3809.433
   3809.433 Does this subpart apply to a new modification of my plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.193.45SECTION 3809.434
   3809.434 How does this subpart apply to pending modifications for new or existing facilities
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.194SUBJGRP 194
   Financial Guarantee Requirements - General
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.194.46SECTION 3809.500
   3809.500 In general, what are BLM's financial guarantee requirements
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.194.47SECTION 3809.503
   3809.503 When must I provide a financial guarantee for my notice-level operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.194.48SECTION 3809.505
   3809.505 How do the financial guarantee requirements of this subpart apply to my existing plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.194.49SECTION 3809.551
   3809.551 What are my choices for providing BLM with a financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.195SUBJGRP 195
   Individual Financial Guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.195.50SECTION 3809.552
   3809.552 What must my individual financial guarantee cover
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.195.51SECTION 3809.553
   3809.553 May I post a financial guarantee for a part of my operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.195.52SECTION 3809.554
   3809.554 How do I estimate the cost to reclaim my operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.195.53SECTION 3809.555
   3809.555 What forms of individual financial guarantee are acceptable to BLM
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.195.54SECTION 3809.556
   3809.556 What special requirements apply to financial guarantees described in § 3809.555(e)
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.196SUBJGRP 196
   Blanket Financial Guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.196.55SECTION 3809.560
   3809.560 Under what circumstances may I provide a blanket financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.197SUBJGRP 197
   State-Approved Financial Guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.197.56SECTION 3809.570
   3809.570 Under what circumstances may I provide a State-approved financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.197.57SECTION 3809.571
   3809.571 What forms of State-approved financial guarantee are acceptable to BLM
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.197.58SECTION 3809.572
   3809.572 What happens if BLM rejects a financial instrument in my State-approved financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.197.59SECTION 3809.573
   3809.573 What happens if the State makes a demand against my financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.197.60SECTION 3809.574
   3809.574 What happens if I have an existing corporate guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.198SUBJGRP 198
   Modification or Replacement of a Financial Guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.198.61SECTION 3809.580
   3809.580 What happens if I modify my notice or approved plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.198.62SECTION 3809.581
   3809.581 Will BLM accept a replacement financial instrument
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.198.63SECTION 3809.582
   3809.582 How long must I maintain my financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.199SUBJGRP 199
   Release of Financial Guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.199.64SECTION 3809.590
   3809.590 When will BLM release or reduce the financial guarantee for my notice or plan of operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.199.65SECTION 3809.591
   3809.591 What are the limitations on the amount by which BLM may reduce my financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.199.66SECTION 3809.592
   3809.592 Does release of my financial guarantee relieve me of all responsibility for my project area
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.199.67SECTION 3809.593
   3809.593 What happens to my financial guarantee if I transfer my operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.199.68SECTION 3809.594
   3809.594 What happens to my financial guarantee when my mining claim or millsite is patented
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.200SUBJGRP 200
   Forfeiture of Financial Guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.200.69SECTION 3809.595
   3809.595 When may BLM initiate forfeiture of my financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.200.70SECTION 3809.596
   3809.596 How does BLM initiate forfeiture of my financial guarantee
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.200.71SECTION 3809.597
   3809.597 What if I do not comply with BLM's forfeiture decision
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.200.72SECTION 3809.598
   3809.598 What if the amount forfeited will not cover the cost of reclamation
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.200.73SECTION 3809.599
   3809.599 What if the amount forfeited exceeds the cost of reclamation
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201SUBJGRP 201
   Inspection and Enforcement
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201.74SECTION 3809.600
   3809.600 With what frequency will BLM inspect my operations
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201.75SECTION 3809.601
   3809.601 What types of enforcement action may BLM take if I do not meet the requirements of this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201.76SECTION 3809.602
   3809.602 Can BLM revoke my plan of operations or nullify my notice
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201.77SECTION 3809.603
   3809.603 How does BLM serve me with an enforcement action
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201.78SECTION 3809.604
   3809.604 What happens if I do not comply with a BLM order
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.201.79SECTION 3809.605
   3809.605 What are prohibited acts under this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.202SUBJGRP 202
   Penalties
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.202.80SECTION 3809.700
   3809.700 What criminal penalties apply to violations of this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.202.81SECTION 3809.701
   3809.701 What happens if I make false statements to BLM
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203SUBJGRP 203
   Appeals
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.82SECTION 3809.800
   3809.800 Who may appeal BLM decisions under this subpart
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.83SECTION 3809.801
   3809.801 When may I file an appeal of the BLM decision with OHA
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.84SECTION 3809.802
   3809.802 What must I include in my appeal to OHA
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.85SECTION 3809.803
   3809.803 Will the BLM decision go into effect during an appeal to OHA
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.86SECTION 3809.804
   3809.804 When may I ask the BLM State Director to review a BLM decision
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.87SECTION 3809.805
   3809.805 What must I send BLM to request State Director review
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.88SECTION 3809.806
   3809.806 Will the State Director review the original BLM decision if I request State Director review
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.89SECTION 3809.807
   3809.807 What happens once the State Director agrees to my request for a review of a decision
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.90SECTION 3809.808
   3809.808 How will decisions go into effect when I request State Director review
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.203.91SECTION 3809.809
   3809.809 May I appeal a decision made by the State Director
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.204SUBJGRP 204
   Public Visits to Mines
43:2.1.1.3.74.3.204.92SECTION 3809.900
   3809.900 Will BLM allow the public to visit mines on public lands