# 43 C.F.R. § 23.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 23.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Part 23: SURFACE EXPLORATION, MINING AND RECLAMATION OF LANDS / § 23.1: § 23.1   Purpose.

## Text

It is the policy of this Department to encourage the development of the mineral resources under its jurisdiction where mining is authorized. However, the public interest requires that, with respect to the exploration for, and the surface mining of, such minerals, adequate measures be taken to avoid, minimize, or correct damage to the environment—land, water, and air—and to avoid, minimize, or correct hazards to the public health and safety. The regulations in this part prescribe procedures to that end.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 23.1 (2026) § 23.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.2 (2026) § 23.2   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.3 (2026) § 23.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.4 (2026) § 23.4   Application for permission to conduct exploration operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.5 (2026) § 23.5   Technical examination of prospective surface exploration and mining operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.6 (2026) § 23.6   Basis for denial of a permit, lease, or contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_6.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.7 (2026) § 23.7   Approval of exploration plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_7.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.8 (2026) § 23.8   Approval of mining plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_8.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.9 (2026) § 23.9   Performance bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_9.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.10 (2026) § 23.10   Reports: Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_10.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.11 (2026) § 23.11   Notice of noncompliance: Revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_11.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.12 (2026) § 23.12   Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_12.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 23.13 (2026) § 23.13   Consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_13.md)

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