# 43 C.F.R. § 3715.2-2 (2026): How do I justify occupancy by a caretaker or watchman?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3715.2-2 (2026)
- **Heading:** How do I justify occupancy by a caretaker or watchman?
- **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 3710: PUBLIC LAW 167 › ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 / Subpart 3715: Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws / § 3715.2-2: § 3715.2-2   How do I justify occupancy by a caretaker or watchman?

## Text

If you assert the need for a watchman or caretaker to occupy the public lands to protect valuable or hazardous property, equipment, or workings, you must show that the need for the occupancy is both reasonably incident and continual. You must show that a watchman or caretaker is required to be present either whenever the operation is not active or whenever you or your workers are not present on the site.

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