The two sets of regulations 43 CFR
3802 and 3809 manage hard rock mineral exploration and development
on the Public Lands and Federal interest in lands. 43 CFR Subpart
3802-Exploration and Mining, Wilderness Review Program establishes
the two levels of activity by claimants or operators who want to
conduct exploration or mining operations in area of public lands
undergoing wilderness study. 43 CFR Subpart 3809-Surface
Management. These regulations regulate prospecting, exploration and
development of valuable mineral deposits in Federal lands. The
objective of management is to prevent unnecessary or undue
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