2 Sep 2025
⛏️Updates on Mining Claim Fees and Compliance Regulations
Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites-Fees
Summary
This direct final rule (DFR) revises regulations containing general provisions related to fee requirements for locating, recording, and maintaining mining claims or sites under the Mining Law of 1872 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). This DFR updates terminology, clarifies language, and removes obsolete provisions.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation outlines revised fee requirements for locating and maintaining mining claims under U.S. law, directly impacting financial obligations for mining businesses. Updates to fee terminology might require businesses to adjust their compliance strategies.