# 36 CFR § 228.2: Scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 228.2
- **Heading:** Scope
- **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

These regulations apply to operations hereafter conducted under the United States mining laws of May 10, 1872, as amended (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.), as they affect surface resources on all National Forest System lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture to which such laws are applicable: Provided, however, That any area of National Forest lands covered by a special Act of Congress (16 U.S.C. 482a-482q) is subject to the provisions of this part and the provisions of the special act, and in the case of conflict the provisions of the special act shall apply.

## 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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