43 C.F.R. § 3506.11 What must I do to obtain an exploration license?
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
(a) To apply, submit an exploration plan as described at §3505.45 of this part, along with your request for an exploration license. No specific form is required. When BLM approves the exploration plan, we will attach the approved plan to, and make it a part of, the license. You must also publish a BLM-approved notice of exploration, inviting others to participate in exploration under the license on a pro-rata cost-sharing basis. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, BLM will process your exploration license application in accordance with the regulations at part 2920 of this chapter.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3500—LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE
Subpart 3506—Exploration Licenses
Applying for and Obtaining Exploration Licenses
§ 3506.11 What must I do to obtain an exploration license?