Title 30, Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-102
§531 Approval of United States Officials
Title 30 › CHAPTER 12 — MULTIPLE MINERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME TRACTS › § 531
Summary
It does not remove, change, or cancel any law that says a United States official must give approval before prospecting, exploring, or mining.
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Title 30, §531
Mineral Lands and Mining, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to waive, amend, or repeal the requirement of any provision of any law for approval of any official of the United States whose approval prior to prospecting, exploring, or mining would be required.
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30 U.S.C. § 531
Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102