Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.3509.50 Under what conditions would BLM reject my application for a fractional interest prospecting permit or lease?

(a) You do not meet the qualifications in § 3509.45 of this part;

(b) You would have an interest in the total Federal and non–Federal mineral estate of less than 50% once the fractional interest prospecting permit or lease is issued, unless we determine it would be in the best interests of the government to issue the permit or lease;  or

(c) We determine that it is not in the public interest to grant the lease.