§3830.1. What is the purpose of parts 3830-3839?
43 C.F.R. § 3830.1
In this part 3830, references to “these regulations” are references to parts 3830 through 3839 of this chapter.
These regulations describe the steps you, as a mining claimant, must take regarding mining claims or sites on the Federal lands under Federal law, to—
Locate (see part 3832 of this chapter);
Transfer (see part 3833, subpart C, and part 3835, subpart B, of this chapter) mining claims or sites on the Federal lands under Federal law.
These regulations apply to—
Location of uncommon varieties of sand, stone, gravel, pumice, pumicite, and cinders;
Delinquent co-claimants (see part 3837 of this chapter); and
Mining claims and tunnel sites on Stockraising Homestead Act lands (see part 3838 of this chapter).
In addition to these regulations, there are State law requirements that apply to you. If any State law conflicts with the requirements in these regulations, you must still comply with these regulations. These regulations do not describe State law requirements.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[90 FR 42334, Sept. 2, 2025]
Authority
Authority: 18 U.S.C. 1001, 3571; 30 U.S.C. 22 et seq., 611; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 2, 1201, 1212, 1457, 1474, 1701 et seq.; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.; 115 Stat. 414; 125 Stat. 786.
Source
Source: 68 FR 61064, Oct. 24, 2003, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[90 FR 42334, Sept. 2, 2025]