§581.4. Qualifications of lessees.
30 C.F.R. § 581.4
In accordance with section 8(k) of the Act, leases shall be awarded only to qualified persons offering the highest cash bonus bid.
Mineral leases issued pursuant to section 8 of the Act may be held only by:
Citizens and nationals of the United States;
Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20);
Private, public, or municipal corporations organized under the laws of the United States or of any State or of the District of Columbia or territory thereof; or
Associations of such citizens, nationals, resident aliens, or private, public, or municipal corporations, States, or political subdivisions of States.
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.