Regulations last checked for updates: May 05, 2025

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Apr 16, 2025
§ 1825.10 - If I relinquish my interest (such as a claim or lease) in public lands, am I relieved of all further responsibility associated with that interest?

No. You are still responsible for fulfilling any regulatory, statutory, lease, permit and other contractual obligations that apply, such as performance of reclamation and payment of rentals accruing before the time of relinquishment. You should see the regulations relating to the specific BLM resource program involved for more detailed information.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 552,43.S.C. 2, 1201, 1733, and 1740
source: 64 FR 53215, Oct. 1, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 43 CFR 1825.10