Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 13, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025
§ 3505.40 - After submitting my application, do I need to submit anything else?

Yes. After we initially review your permit application, but before we issue the prospecting permit, we will require you to submit three copies of an exploration plan under § 3505.45 of this part. You must also submit a bond. See 43 CFR part 3504, especially 43 CFR 3504.50, for information on bonds.

source: 64 FR 53536, Oct. 1, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 43 CFR 3505.40