# 30 C.F.R. § 581.1 (2026): Purpose and applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 581.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and applicability
- **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 581: LEASING OF MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / Subpart A: General / § 581.1: § 581.1   Purpose and applicability.

## Text

The purpose of these regulations is to establish procedures under which the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) will exercise the authority granted to administer a leasing program for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS. The rules in this part apply exclusively to leasing activities for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS pursuant to the Act.

## Nearby sections

- [30 C.F.R. § 581.0 (2026) § 581.0   Authority for information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_0.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.1 (2026) § 581.1   Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_1.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.2 (2026) § 581.2   Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_2.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.3 (2026) § 581.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_3.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.4 (2026) § 581.4   Qualifications of lessees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_4.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.5 (2026) § 581.5   False statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_5.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.6 (2026) § 581.6   Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_6.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.7 (2026) § 581.7   Disclosure of information to the public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_7.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.8 (2026) § 581.8   Rights to minerals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_8.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 581.9 (2026) § 581.9   Jurisdictional controversies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_9.md)

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