Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025
§ 6304.24 - What special provisions apply to water and power resources?

If the President specifically authorizes you under 16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)(1), BLM will permit you to prospect for water resources and establish new reservoirs, water-conservation works, power projects, transmission lines, and other facilities needed in the public interest, and to maintain such facilities.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1131
source: 65 FR 78372, Dec. 14, 2000, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 43 CFR 6304.24