Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.6302.16 When and how may I gather scientific information about resources in BLM wilderness?

(1) Similar research opportunities are not reasonably available outside wilderness;

(2) You carry out your proposed activity in a manner compatible with the preservation of the wilderness environment and conforming to the applicable management plan;

(3) Any ground disturbance or removal of material is the minimum necessary for the scientific purposes of the research;  and

(4) You have an authorization from BLM.