Current through November 30, 2024
Section 3420.4-2 - Consultation with surface management agencies(a) The Secretary, for any proposed lease tract containing lands the surface of which is under the jurisdiction of any agency other than the Department, shall request that the agency:(1) Consent, if it has not already done so, to the issuance of the lease (43 CFR 3400.3-1 ), and(2) if it consents, prescribe the terms and conditions the Secretary will impose in any lease which the head of the agency requires for the use and protection of the nonmineral interests in those lands.(b) The Secretary may prescribe additional terms and conditions that are consistent with the terms proposed by the surface management agency to protect the interest of the United States and to safeguard the public welfare.44 FR 42615, July 19, 1979. Redesignated at 47 FR 33139, July 30, 1982