43 CFR 3585.5-8 - Decision on plan and participation.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

View all text of Subpart 3585 [§ 3585.0-3 - § 3585.5-9]

§ 3585.5-8 - Decision on plan and participation.

(a) The authorized officer may issue the exploration license naming participants and acreage covered, establishing core hole spacing and resolving any other issue necessary to minimize surface disturbance and inconsistencies between proposed exploration plans.

(b) Upon application by the participants, a modification of the exploration plan may be approved by the authorized officer.

[51 FR 15213, Apr. 22, 1986; 51 FR 25205, July 11, 1986]

authority: 16 U.S.C. 90c-1,460n,460q,460dd,460mm; 30 U.S.C. 189,293,359; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1201,1732,1733,1740; 47 Stat. 1487

source: 51 FR 15256, Apr. 22, 1986, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 3585.5-8