Title 30, Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73not60
§226–2 Limitations for Filing Oil and Gas Contests
Title 30 › Chapter 3A— LEASES AND PROSPECTING PERMITS › Subchapter IV— OIL AND GAS › § 226–2
Summary
Start any challenge within ninety days after the Secretary's final decision; for decisions made before September 2, 1960, start within ninety days after September 2, 1960.
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Title 30, §226–2
Mineral Lands and Mining, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
No action contesting a decision of the Secretary involving any oil and gas lease shall be maintained unless such action is commenced or taken within ninety days after the final decision of the Secretary relating to such matter. No such action contesting such a decision of the Secretary rendered prior to September 2, 1960 shall be maintained unless the same be commenced or taken within ninety days after September 2, 1960.
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30 U.S.C. § 226–2
Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60