# 36 CFR § 228.10: Cessation of operations, removal of structures and equipment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 228.10
- **Heading:** Cessation of operations, removal of structures and equipment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER II—FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE > PART 228—MINERALS > Subpart A—Locatable Minerals

## Text

Unless otherwise agreed to by the authorized officer, operator shall remove within a reasonable time following cessation of operations all structures, equipment and other facilities and clean up the site of operations. Other than seasonally, where operations have ceased temporarily, an operator shall file a statement with the District Ranger which includes:
(a) Verification of intent to maintain the structures, equipment and other facilities,
(b) The expected reopening date, and
(c) An estimate of extended duration of operations. A statement shall be filed every year in the event operations are not reactivated. Operator shall maintain the operating site, structures, equipment and other facilities in a neat and safe condition during nonoperating periods.

## Nearby sections

- [36 CFR § 228.1 § 228.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.1.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.2 § 228.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.2.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.3 § 228.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.3.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.4 § 228.4 Plan of operations—notice of intent—requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.4.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.5 § 228.5 Plan of operations—approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.5.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.6 § 228.6 Availability of information to the public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.6.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.7 § 228.7 Inspection, noncompliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.7.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.8 § 228.8 Requirements for environmental protection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.8.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.9 § 228.9 Maintenance during operations, public safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.9.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.10 § 228.10 Cessation of operations, removal of structures and equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.11 § 228.11 Prevention and control of fire.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.11.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.12 § 228.12 Access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.12.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.13 § 228.13 Financial Assurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.13.md)
- [36 CFR § 228.14 § 228.14 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.14.md)

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