# 43 C.F.R. § 23.4 (2026): Application for permission to conduct exploration operations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 23.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Application for permission to conduct exploration operations
- **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 / § 23.4: § 23.4   Application for permission to conduct exploration operations.

## Text

No person shall, in any manner or by any means which will cause the surface of lands to be disturbed, explore, test, or prospect for minerals (other than oil and gas) subject to disposition under the mineral leasing acts without first filing an application for, and obtaining, a permit, lease or contract which authorizes such exploring, testing, or prospecting.
[34 FR 852, Jan. 18, 1969, as amended at 48 FR 27016, June 10, 1983]

## 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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