43 CFR 3715.3 - Must I consult with BLM before occupancy?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 27, 2025

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: May 16, 2025

View all text of Subpart 3715 [§ 3715.0-1 - § 3715.9-1]

§ 3715.3 - Must I consult with BLM before occupancy?

Before beginning occupancy, you must consult with BLM about the requirements of this subpart. See Table 2 in this section.

Table 2

Consultation requirements
If you are proposing a use that would involve occupancy	Then.
Under a plan of operations or a modification submitted under 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3802 or subpart 3809	You must include in the proposed plan of operations the materials required by § 3715.3-2 describing any proposed occupancy for BLM review concurrently with review of the plan of operation.
	BLM will determine whether you have complied with the requirements of this subpart together with its decision approving or modifying the plan.
Under the notice provisions of 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3809	You must submit the materials required by § 3715.3-2 together with the materials submitted under 43 CFR 3809.1-3 for BLM review concurrently with its review of the proposed activity.
	Any activities in the notice that do not involve occupancy and are reasonably incident may proceed in accordance with 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3809.
And is a “casual use” under 43 CFR 3809.1-2 or does not require a plan of operations under 43 CFR 3802.1-2 and 3809.1-4 or a notice under 43 CFR 3809.1-3	You are subject to the consultation provisions of this subpart and must submit the materials required by § 3715.3-2 to BLM.
	Any casual use activities that do not involve occupancy and are reasonably incident may proceed in accordance with 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3809.
Or enclosures, fences, gates, or signs intended to exclude the general public	You are subject to the consultation provisions of this subpart and must submit the materials required by § 3715.3-2 to BLM.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 22

cite as: 43 CFR 3715.3