# 36 CFR § 228.6: Availability of information to the public

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-228.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 228.6
- **Heading:** Availability of information to the public
- **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

Except as provided herein, all information and data submitted by an operator pursuant to the regulations in this part shall be available for examination by the public at the Office of the District Ranger in accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR 1.1-1.6 and 36 CFR 200.5-200.10. Specifically identified information and data submitted by the operator as confidential concerning trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information will not be available for public examination. Information and data to be withheld from public examination may include, but is not limited to, known or estimated outline of the mineral deposits and their location, attitude, extent, outcrops, and content, and the known or planned location of exploration pits, drill holes, excavations pertaining to location and entry pursuant to the United States mining laws, and other commercial information which relates to competitive rights of the operator.

## 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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