Section 20.03.05.016 - EXPLORATION LOCATIONS01.Lands Open. The beds of navigable waterways that have not been located or withdrawn, or are not under application to lease, in accordance with statute or the terms of these rules, are available for exploration location; provided that salable minerals are not subject to exploration location. Details of exploration locations on state lands can be found in Title 47, Chapter 7, Idaho Code.02.Size of Location. Each exploration location is limited to one-half (1/2) mile in length on a navigable river or stream, or a 20-acre aliquot part on a navigable lake.03.Record Keeping Required. A locator must keep a record of all minerals recovered during exploration operations and must pay to the state a royalty of five percent (5%) of the gross value of the minerals recovered. Payment must be made each year with the filing of the assessment work report.04.When No Written Approval Required. No written approval is required from the Department for casual exploration in a navigable river on an exploration location. Casual exploration performed under a Stream Channel Alteration Permit does not serve to establish any basis for an exploration location.05.When Written Approval Required. Written approval is required from the Department prior to entry for operators conducting motorized exploration. Approved operations must be bonded as outlined in Subsection 040.02.Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.05.016