⛏️Updates on Mining Claim Fees and Compliance Regulations
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.
Learn More⛏️Revisions to Mining Claims Regulations by BLM
This direct final rule (DFR) revises regulations containing general provisions related to failure to comply with the regulations governing 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.
Learn More⛏️Revisions to Mining Claims Regulations by Bureau of Land Management
This direct final rule (DFR) revises regulations containing general provisions related to requirements for locating, recording, and maintaining mining claims or sites under the Mining Law of 1872. This DFR updates terminology, clarifies language, and removes obsolete provisions.
Learn More💰Changes to Federal Coal Royalty Rates Effective 2025
This direct final rule (DFR) revises existing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations pertaining to coal royalties to effectuate changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
Learn More⛏️Rescission of Surface Protection Regulations for Mining
This direct final rule rescinds a portion of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that address mining in powersite withdrawals.
Learn More⛏️Impact of Rescinded Mineral Prospecting Regulations on Businesses
This direct final rule rescinds a portion of the Bureau of Land Management's regulations that address prospecting for mineral resources on National Forest System lands.
Learn More⛏️Rescission of Mining Claim Regulations
This direct final rule rescinds a portion of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that authorize declining balance accounts with the BLM concerning mining claims.
Learn More⛏️Rescission of Mining Assessment Work Regulations by BLM
This direct final rule rescinds a portion of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations addressing areas subject to special mining laws, O&C Lands.
Learn More⚒️Rescission of Solid Minerals Leasing Regulations
This direct final rule rescinds portions of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that address the Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale--Areas Available for Leasing and Hardrock Mineral Development Contracts; Processing and Milling Arrangements.
Learn More⛏️Rescission of Mining Regulations - Impact on Business Operations
This direct final rule rescinds a portion of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that address Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws--Surface Management--Operations Conducted Under Plans of Operations--Does this subpart apply to my existing or pending plan of operations?
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