# 43 CFR § 3715.6: What things does BLM prohibit under this subpart?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3715.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 3715.6
- **Heading:** What things does BLM prohibit under this subpart?
- **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 3710—PUBLIC LAW 167 › ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 > Subpart 3715—Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws

## Text

Except where other applicable laws or regulations allow, BLM prohibits the following:
(a) Placing, constructing, maintaining or using residences or structures for occupancy not meeting:
(1) The conditions of occupancy under §§ 3715.2 or 3715.2-1; or
(2) Any of the standards of occupancy under § 3715.5;
(b) Beginning occupancy before the filing, review, and approval or modification of a plan of operation as required under 43 CFR part 3800, subparts 3802 or 3809;
(c) Beginning occupancy before consultation with BLM as required by § 3715.3 for activities that do not require a plan of operations under 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3802 or that are defined as casual use or notice activities under 43 CFR part 3800, subpart 3809;
(d) Beginning occupancy without receiving a determination of concurrence because the proposed occupancy or fencing will not conform to the provisions of § 3715.2, § 3715.2-1 or § 3715.5;
(e) Not complying with any order issued under this subpart within the time frames the order provides;
(f) Preventing or obstructing free passage or transit over or through the public lands by force, threats, or intimidation; provided, however, that reasonable security and safety measures in accordance with this subpart are allowed;
(g) Placing, constructing, or maintaining enclosures, gates, or fences, or signs intended to exclude the general public, without BLM's concurrence;
(h) Causing a fire or safety hazard or creating a public nuisance;
(i) Not complying with the notification and other requirements under § 3715.4 relating to an existing occupancy; and
(j) Conducting activities on the public lands that are not reasonably incident, including, but not limited to: non-mining related habitation, cultivation, animal maintenance or pasturage, and development of small trade or manufacturing concerns; storage, treatment, processing, or disposal of non-mineral, hazardous or toxic materials or waste that are generated elsewhere and brought onto the public lands; recycling or reprocessing of manufactured material such as scrap electronic parts, appliances, photographic film, and chemicals; searching for buried treasure, treasure trove or archaeological specimens; operating hobby and curio shops; cafes; tourist stands; and hunting and fishing camps.

## Nearby sections

- [43 CFR § 3710.0-3 § 3710.0-3 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3710.0-3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.1 § 3712.1 Restriction on use of unpatented mining claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-1 § 3712.2-1 Request for publication of notice to mining claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-2 § 3712.2-2 Evidence necessary to support a request for publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-2.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-3 § 3712.2-3 Contents of published notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-4 § 3712.2-4 Publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-4.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-5 § 3712.2-5 Proof of publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-5.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-6 § 3712.2-6 Service of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-6.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.2-7 § 3712.2-7 Service of copies; failure to comply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.2-7.md)
- [43 CFR § 3712.3 § 3712.3 Failure of claimant to file verified statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3712.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.1 § 3713.1 Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.2 § 3713.2 Hearing: Time and place.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.3 § 3713.3 Stipulation between parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3713.4 § 3713.4 Effect of decision affirming a mining claimant's rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3713.4.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3715.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.