CFR > Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (parts 1000 to 9260) > SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) (parts 3000 to 3871) > PART 3501—LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE > SUBPART 3512—Assignments and Subleases (§3512.11 to §3512.33) > 3512.17—How do I transfer the operating rights in my permit or lease?

3512.17—How do I transfer the operating rights in my permit or lease?

(a) BLM will not issue you a permit or lease unless it conforms with the decisions, terms and conditions of an applicable comprehensive land use plan.
(b) BLM or the surface management agency will comply with any applicable environmental requirements before issuing you a permit or lease. This may result in conditions on your permit or lease.
(c) BLM will issue permits and leases consistent with any unsuitability designation under part 1600 of this title.