Mining Paperwork in Parks Gets Routine Renewal
Published Date: 9/4/2025
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Summary
The National Park Service is renewing a paperwork form about mining and oil and gas rights without making any changes. This affects miners and landowners who deal with mining claims or non-federal oil and gas rights. No new costs or deadlines are coming—just keeping things running smoothly!
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Mining Claims Paperwork Renewed, No Changes
The National Park Service is renewing its information collection (paperwork) for mining claims and non-federal oil and gas rights without any changes. This renewal applies to miners and landowners who file or manage mining claims or non-federal oil and gas rights. The agency says there are no new costs or new deadlines tied to this renewal—it's continuing the existing paperwork as-is.
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