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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If you hold a valid mining claim or other valid occupancy wholly within a wilderness area, BLM will allow you access by means that are consistent with the preservation of the area as wilderness and that have been or are being customarily enjoyed with respect to other mining claims or similar occupancies surrounded by wilderness.
(a) BLM approves plans of operation under subpart 3809 of this chapter. The plan of operation will prescribe the routes of travel that you may use for access to claims or sites surrounded by wilderness. These plans will also identify the mode of travel, and other conditions reasonably necessary to preserve the wilderness area.
(b) BLM issues written authorizations under part 2920 of this chapter. Your authorization will prescribe the routes of travel that you may use for access to occupancies surrounded by wilderness. The authorizations will also identify the mode of travel and other conditions reasonably necessary to minimize adverse impacts on the natural resource values of the wilderness area.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands: Interior § 43.6305.20 How will BLM allow access to valid mining claims or other valid occupancies within wilderness areas? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-43-public-lands-interior/cfr-sect-43-6305-20/
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