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§ 3501.17 Are there any general planning or environmental considerations that affect issuance of my permit or lease?

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Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) > PART 3500—LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE > Subpart 3501—Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale—General

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(a) BLM will not issue you a permit or lease unless it conforms with the decisions, terms and conditions of an applicable comprehensive land use plan.

(b) BLM or the surface management agency will comply with any applicable environmental requirements before issuing you a permit or lease. This may result in conditions on your permit or lease.

(c) BLM will issue permits and leases consistent with any unsuitability designation under part 1600 of this title.

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