# 30 CFR § 580.2: What is the purpose of this part?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 CFR § 580.2
- **Heading:** What is the purpose of this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 30—Mineral Resources > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—OFFSHORE > PART 580—PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF > Subpart A—General Information

## Text

The purpose of this part is to:
(a) Allow you to conduct prospecting activities or scientific research activities on the OCS in Federal waters related to hard minerals on unleased lands or on lands under lease to a third party.
(b) Ensure that you carry out prospecting activities or scientific research activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner so as to prevent harm or damage to, or waste of, any natural resources (including any hard minerals in areas leased or not leased), any life (including fish and other aquatic life), property, or the marine, coastal, or human environment.
(c) Inform you and third parties of your legal and contractual obligations.
(d) Inform you and third parties of:
(1) The U.S. Government's rights to access G&G data and information collected under permit on the OCS;
(2) Reimbursement we will make for data and information that are submitted; and
(3) The proprietary terms of data and information that we retain.

## Nearby sections

- [30 CFR § 580.1 § 580.1 What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.1.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.2 § 580.2 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.2.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.3 § 580.3 What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.3.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.4 § 580.4 What activities are not covered by this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.4.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.10 § 580.10 What must I do before I may conduct prospecting activities?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.10.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.11 § 580.11 What must I do before I may conduct scientific research?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.11.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.12 § 580.12 What must I include in my application or notification?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.12.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.13 § 580.13 Where must I send my application or notification?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.13.md)
- [30 CFR § 580.80 § 580.80 Paperwork Reduction Act statement—information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-580.80.md)

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