# 43 C.F.R. § 3715.6 (2026): What things does BLM prohibit under this subpart? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_6 ## Section - **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3715.6 (2026) - **Heading:** What things does BLM prohibit under this subpart? - **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 / § 3715.6: § 3715.6 What things does BLM prohibit under this subpart? ## Text Except where other applicable laws or regulations allow, BLM prohibits the following: (a) Placing, constructing, maintaining or using residences or structures for occupancy not meeting: (1) The conditions of occupancy under §§ 3715.2 or 3715.2-1; or (2) Any of the standards of occupancy under § 3715.5; (b) Beginning occupancy before the filing, review, and approval or modification of a plan of operation as required under 43 CFR part 3800, subparts 3802 or 3809; (c) Beginning occupancy before consultation with BLM as required by § 3715.3 for activities that do not require a plan of operations under 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3802 or that are defined as casual use or notice activities under 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3809; (d) Beginning occupancy without receiving a determination of concurrence because the proposed occupancy or fencing will not conform to the provisions of § 3715.2, § 3715.2-1 or § 3715.5; (e) Not complying with any order issued under this subpart within the time frames the order provides; (f) Preventing or obstructing free passage or transit over or through the public lands by force, threats, or intimidation; provided, however, that reasonable security and safety measures in accordance with this subpart are allowed; (g) Placing, constructing, or maintaining enclosures, gates, or fences, or signs intended to exclude the general public, without BLM's concurrence; (h) Causing a fire or safety hazard or creating a public nuisance; (i) Not complying with the notification and other requirements under § 3715.4 relating to an existing occupancy; and ity and safety measures in accordance with this subpart are allowed; (g) Placing, constructing, or maintaining enclosures, gates, or fences, or signs intended to exclude the general public, without BLM's concurrence; (h) Causing a fire or safety hazard or creating a public nuisance; (i) Not complying with the notification and other requirements under § 3715.4 relating to an existing occupancy; and (j) Conducting activities on the public lands that are not reasonably incident, including, but not limited to: non-mining related habitation, cultivation, animal maintenance or pasturage, and development of small trade or manufacturing concerns; storage, treatment, processing, or disposal of non-mineral, hazardous or toxic materials or waste that are generated elsewhere and brought onto the public lands; recycling or reprocessing of manufactured material such as scrap electronic parts, appliances, photographic film, and chemicals; searching for buried treasure, treasure trove or archaeological specimens; operating hobby and curio shops; cafes; tourist stands; and hunting and fishing camps. ## Nearby sections - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.0-1 (2026) § 3715.0-1 What are the purpose and the scope of this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_0_1.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.0-3 (2026) § 3715.0-3 What are the legal authorities for this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_0_3.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.0-5 (2026) § 3715.0-5 How are certain terms in this subpart defined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_0_5.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.0-9 (2026) § 3715.0-9 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_0_9.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.1 (2026) § 3715.1 Do the regulations in this subpart apply to my use or occupancy?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_1.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.2 (2026) § 3715.2 What activities do I have to be engaged in to allow me to occupy the public lands?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_2.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.2-1 (2026) § 3715.2-1 What additional characteristic(s) must my occupancy have?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_2_1.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.2-2 (2026) § 3715.2-2 How do I justify occupancy by a caretaker or watchman?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_2_2.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.2-3 (2026) § 3715.2-3 Under what circumstances will BLM allow me to temporarily occupy a site for more than 14 days?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_2_3.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.3 (2026) § 3715.3 Must I consult with BLM before occupancy?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_3.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.3-1 (2026) § 3715.3-1 At what point may I begin occupancy?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_3_1.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.3-2 (2026) § 3715.3-2 What information must I provide to BLM about my proposed occupancy?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_3_2.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.3-3 (2026) § 3715.3-3 How does BLM process the information I submit about my proposed occupancy?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_3_3.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 3715.3-4 (2026) § 3715.3-4 How will BLM notify me of the outcome of its review process?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_3_4.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3710_S3715_6. 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