43 C.F.R. § 3513.12 What criteria does BLM consider in approving a waiver, suspension, or reduction in rental or minimum royalty, or a reduction in the royalty rate?
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
We will consider if approval: (a) Is in the interest of conservation; (b) Will encourage the greatest ultimate recovery of the resource; and (c) Is necessary either to promote development of the mineral resources or because you cannot successfully operate the lease under existing terms.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3500—LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE
Subpart 3513—Waiver, Suspension or Reduction of Rental and Minimum Royalties
Rental and Royalty Reductions
§ 3513.12 What criteria does BLM consider in approving a waiver, suspension, or reduction in rental or minimum royalty, or a reduction in the royalty rate?