# 30 C.F.R. § 912.772 (2026): Requirements for coal exploration

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## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 912.772 (2026)
- **Heading:** Requirements for coal exploration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 30 CFR: Mineral Resources / Chapter VII: OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 912: IDAHO / § 912.772: § 912.772   Requirements for coal exploration.

## Text

(a) Part 772 of this chapter,
Requirements for Coal Exploration,
shall apply to any person who conducts or seeks to conduct coal exploration operations.
(b) The Office shall make every effort to act on an exploration application within 60 days of receipt or such longer time as may be reasonable under the circumstances. If additional time is needed, OSMRE shall notify the applicant that the application is being reviewed, but more time is necessary to complete such review, setting forth the reasons and the additional time that is needed.
[52 FR 13807, Apr. 24, 1987]

## Nearby sections

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