The purpose of this subpart is to set out the protection that shall be afforded qualified surface owners of split estate lands (43 CFR 3400.0-5) and the requirements for submission of evidence of written surface owner consent from qualified surface owners of split estate lands.
[47 FR 33142, July 30, 1982]
authority: The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended and supplemented (
30 U.S.C. 181
source: 44 FR 42615, July 19, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 43 CFR 3427.0-1