43 C.F.R. § 3400.3-3

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 3400.3-3 - Department of Agriculture lands

Subject to the provisions of § 3400.3-1 , the Secretary may issue leases that authorize surface coal mining operations on Federal lands within the National Forest System, provided that such leases may not be issued on lands within a national forest unless the tract is assessed to be acceptable for all or certain stipulated methods of surface coal mining operations under the provisions of Criterion No. 1 in § 3461.1 of this title.

43 C.F.R. §3400.3-3