# 25 CFR § 225.4: Authority and responsibility of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 225.4
- **Heading:** Authority and responsibility of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER I—ENERGY AND MINERALS > PART 225—OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS > Subpart A—General

## Text

The functions of the Bureau of Land Management are found in 43 CFR part 3160—Onshore Oil and Gas Operations, 43 CFR part 3180—Onshore Oil and Gas Unit Agreements: Unproven Areas, 43 CFR part 3260—Geothermal Resources Operations, 43 CFR part 3280—Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements: Unproven Areas, 43 CFR part 3480—Coal Exploration and Mining Operations, and 43 CFR part 3590—Solid Minerals (Other Than Coal) Exploration and Mining Operations. These functions include, but are not limited to, resource evaluation, approval of drilling permits, approval of mining, reclamation, and production plans, mineral appraisals, inspection and enforcement, and production verification. These regulations, as amended, apply to minerals agreements approved under this part.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 225.1 § 225.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.2 § 225.2 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.3 § 225.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.4 § 225.4 Authority and responsibility of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.5 § 225.5 Authority and responsibility of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.6 § 225.6 Authority and responsibility of the Minerals Management Service (MMS).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.20 § 225.20 Authority to contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.20.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.21 § 225.21 Negotiation procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.21.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.22 § 225.22 Approval of minerals agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.22.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.23 § 225.23 Economic assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.23.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.24 § 225.24 Environmental studies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.24.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.25 § 225.25 Resolution of disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.25.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.26 § 225.26 Auditing and accounting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.26.md)
- [25 CFR § 225.27 § 225.27 Forms and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.27.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-225.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.