# 43 C.F.R. § 23.6 (2026): Basis for denial of a permit, lease, or contract

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P23_S23_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 23.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Basis for denial of a permit, lease, or contract
- **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 / § 23.6: § 23.6   Basis for denial of a permit, lease, or contract.

## Text

An application or offer for a permit, lease, or contract to conduct exploratory or extractive operations may be denied any applicant or offeror who has forfeited a required bond because of failure to comply with an exploration or mining plan. However, a permit, lease, or contract may not be denied an applicant or offeror because of the forfeiture of a bond if the lands disturbed under his previous permit, lease, or contract have subsequently been reclaimed without cost to the Federal Government.

## 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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