It is BLM's policy:
(a) To make mineral materials available unless it is detrimental to the public interest to do so;(b) To sell mineral material resources at not less than fair market value;(c) To permit Federal, State, Territorial, and local government entities and non-profit organizations free use of these materials for qualified purposes;(d) To protect public land resources and the environment and minimize damage to public health and safety during the exploration for and the removal of such minerals;(e) To prevent unauthorized removal of mineral materials; and(f) To require purchasers and permittees to account for all removals of mineral materials.