---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3271.12"
title: "43"
number: "3271.12"
heading: "What do I need to start preliminary site investigations that may disturb the surface?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3271.12"
---

# §3271.12. What do I need to start preliminary site investigations that may disturb the surface?

- (a) **You must—**
  - (1) Fully describe your proposed operations in a Sundry Notice; and
  - (2) File a bond meeting the requirements of either [§ 3251.14](/cfr/43/3251.14.md) or [§ 3273.19](/cfr/43/3273.19.md). See subparts [3214](/cfr/43/subpart3214.md) and [3215](/cfr/43/subpart3215.md) for additional details on bonding procedures.
- (b) Do not begin the site investigation or surface disturbing activity until BLM approves your Sundry Notice and bond.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; and Pub. L. 109-58.

### Source

Source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.