# 43 C.F.R. § 3461.3-1 (2026): Application of criteria on unleased lands

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3460_S3461_3_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3461.3-1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Application of criteria on unleased lands
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 3460: ENVIRONMENT / Subpart 3461: Federal Lands Review: Unsuitability for Mining / § 3461.3-1: § 3461.3-1   Application of criteria on unleased lands.

## Text

(a) The unsuitability criteria shall only be applied, prior to lease issuance, to all lands leased after July 19, 1979.
(b) The unsuitability criteria shall be initially applied either:
(1) During land use planning or the environmental assessment conducted for a specific lease application; or
(2) During land use planning under the provisions of § 3420.1-4 of this title.
[47 FR 33149, July 30, 1982. Redesignated at 52 FR 46473, Dec. 8, 1987]

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