Code of Federal Regulations > Title 43 > Chapter II > Part 3600 > Subpart 3601 - Subpart 3601—Mineral Materials Disposal; General Provisions

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

FUNDAMENTAL PROVISIONS

§ 3601.1 - Purpose.

§ 3601.3 - Authority.

§ 3601.5 - Definitions.

§ 3601.6 - Policy.

§ 3601.8 - Public availability of information.

§ 3601.9 - Information collection.

LIMITATIONS ON DISPOSAL OF MINERAL MATERIALS

§ 3601.10 - Limitations on BLM's discretion to dispose of mineral materials.

§ 3601.11 - When will environmental considerations prevent BLM from disposing of mineral materials?

§ 3601.12 - What areas does BLM exclude from disposal of mineral materials?

§ 3601.13 - How can I obtain mineral materials from Federal lands that have been withdrawn to aid a function of another Federal agency or of a State or local government agency?

§ 3601.14 - When can BLM dispose of mineral materials from unpatented mining claims?

RIGHTS OF PURCHASERS AND PERMITTEES

§ 3601.20 - Rights of parties.

§ 3601.21 - What rights does a person have under a materials sales contract or use permit?

§ 3601.22 - What rights remain with the United States when BLM sells or issues a permit for mineral materials?

PRE-APPLICATION SAMPLING AND TESTING

§ 3601.30 - Pre-application activities—how and when may I sample and test mineral materials?

MINING AND RECLAMATION PLANS

§ 3601.40 - Mining and reclamation plans.

§ 3601.41 - What information must I include in my mining plan?

§ 3601.42 - What information must I include in my reclamation plan?

§ 3601.43 - What is the process for BLM to approve my mining and reclamation plans?

§ 3601.44 - How and when may my mining or reclamation plan be modified?

CONTRACT AND PERMIT ADMINISTRATION

§ 3601.50 - Administration of sales contracts and free use permits.

§ 3601.51 - How will BLM inspect my operation?

§ 3601.52 - After I finish my operations, when must I remove improvements and equipment?

CONTRACT AND PERMIT CANCELLATION

§ 3601.60 - Cancellation.

§ 3601.61 - When may BLM cancel my contract or permit?

§ 3601.62 - Cancellation procedure.

UNAUTHORIZED USE

§ 3601.70 - Unauthorized use.

§ 3601.71 - What constitutes unauthorized use?

§ 3601.72 - What are the consequences of unauthorized use?

APPEALS

§ 3601.80 - How do I appeal a final decision by BLM?