Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.3505.55 What are my obligations to BLM under an approved prospecting permit?

(a) Pay your annual rental in a timely fashion. See §§ 3504.15 and 3504.16 of this part;

(b) Comply with all permit terms and stipulations the surface management agency attached to the permit;

(c) Conduct only those exploration activities approved as part of your existing exploration plan;  and

(d) Discontinue activities following expiration of the initial term unless and until BLM extends your permit.