# 30 C.F.R. § 581.9 (2026): Jurisdictional controversies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P581_S581_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 581.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Jurisdictional controversies
- **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 / § 581.9: § 581.9   Jurisdictional controversies.

## Text

In the event of a controversy between the United States and a State as to whether certain lands are subject to Federal or State jurisdiction (43 U.S.C. 1336), either the Governor or the Secretary may initiate negotiations in an attempt to settle the jurisdictional controversy. With the concurrence of the Attorney General, the Secretary may enter into an agreement with a State with respect to OCS mineral activities under the Act or under State authority and to payment and impounding of rents, royalties, and other sums and with respect to the offering of lands for lease pending settlement of the controversy.

## 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)
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- [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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