Current through November 30, 2024
Section 3809.415 - How do I prevent unnecessary or undue degradation while conducting operations on public lands?You prevent unnecessary or undue degradation while conducting operations on public lands by-
(a) Complying with § 3809.420 , as applicable; the terms and conditions of your notice or approved plan of operations; and other Federal and State laws related to environmental protection and protection of cultural resources;(b) Assuring that your operations are "reasonably incident" to prospecting, mining, or processing operations and uses as defined in § 3715.0-5 of this title; and(c) Attaining the stated level of protection or reclamation required by specific laws in areas such as the California Desert Conservation Area, Wild and Scenic Rivers, BLM-administered portions of the National Wilderness System, and BLM-administered National Monuments and National Conservation Areas. 65 FR 70112 , Nov. 21, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 54861 , Oct. 30, 2001