§580.20. What must I not do in conducting Geological and Geophysical (G&G) prospecting or scientific research?
30 C.F.R. § 580.20
While conducting G&G prospecting or scientific research activities under a permit or notice, you must not:
Interfere with or endanger operations under any lease, right-of-way, easement, right-of-use, notice, or permit issued or maintained under the Act;
Cause harm or damage to life (including fish and other aquatic life), property, or the marine, coastal, or human environment;
Cause harm or damage to any mineral resources (in areas leased or not leased);
Cause pollution;
Disturb archaeological resources;
Create hazardous or unsafe conditions;
Unreasonably interfere with or cause harm to other uses of the area; or
Claim any oil, gas, sulphur, or other minerals you discover while conducting operations under a permit or notice.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.
Source
Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.