# 30 C.F.R. § 580.3 (2026): What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 580.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 30 CFR: Mineral Resources / Chapter V: BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 580: PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / Subpart A: General Information / § 580.3: § 580.3   What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?

## Text

You must conduct G&G prospecting activities or scientific research activities under this part according to:
(a) The Act;
(b) The regulations in this part;
(c) Orders of the Director/Regional Director (RD); and
(d) Other applicable statutes, regulations, and amendments.

## Nearby sections

- [30 C.F.R. § 580.1 (2026) § 580.1   What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P580_S580_1.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 580.2 (2026) § 580.2   What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P580_S580_2.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 580.3 (2026) § 580.3   What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P580_S580_3.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 580.4 (2026) § 580.4   What activities are not covered by this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P580_S580_4.md)

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