# 43 C.F.R. § 3508.11 (2026): What lands are available for competitive leasing?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3500_S3508_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3508.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** What lands are available for competitive leasing?
- **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 3500: LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE / Subpart 3508: Competitive Lease Applications / § 3508.11: § 3508.11   What lands are available for competitive leasing?

## Text

BLM may issue a competitive lease on unleased lands where we know that a valuable mineral deposit exists. In such areas, before issuing a lease we may issue you an exploration license, but not a prospecting permit. However, BLM may offer competitive leases for lands where no prospecting or exploratory work is needed to determine the existence or workability of a valuable mineral deposit. In addition, we may offer competitive leases for asphalt on any lands available for asphalt leasing, whether or not we know that a valuable mineral deposit exists.

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