# 43 CFR § 3501.2: What is the scope of this part?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3501.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 3501.2
- **Heading:** What is the scope of this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

(a) This part applies to minerals other than oil, gas, coal and oil shale, leased under the mineral leasing acts, and to hardrock minerals leasable under Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946, on any unclaimed, undeveloped area of available public domain or acquired lands where leasing of these specific minerals is allowed by law. Special areas identified in part 3580 of this title and asphalt on certain lands in Oklahoma also are leased under this part. Check part 3580 to identify any special provisions that apply to those special areas.
(b) This part does not apply to Indian lands or minerals except where expressly noted.

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