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SUBPART 3809—Surface Management (§3809.1 to §3809.900)

• 3809.10—How does BLM classify operations?
• 3809.11—When do I have to submit a plan of operations?
• 3809.21—When do I have to submit a notice?
• 3809.31—Are there any special situations that affect what submittals I must make before I conduct operations?
• 3809.100—What special provisions apply to operations on segregated or withdrawn lands?
• 3809.101—What special provisions apply to minerals that may be common variety minerals, such as sand, gravel, and building stone?
• 3809.111—Will BLM disclose to the public the information I submit under this subpart?
• 3809.115—Can BLM collect information under this subpart?
• 3809.116—As a mining claimant or operator, what are my responsibilities under this subpart for my project area?
• 3809.200—What kinds of agreements may BLM and a State make under this subpart?
• 3809.201—What should these agreements address?
• 3809.202—Under what conditions will BLM defer to State regulation of operations?
• 3809.203—What are the limitations on BLM deferral to State regulation of operations?
• 3809.204—Does this subpart cancel an existing agreement between BLM and a State?
• 3809.300—Does this subpart apply to my existing notice-level operations?
• 3809.301—Where do I file my notice and what information must I include in it?
• 3809.311—What action does BLM take when it receives my notice?
• 3809.312—When may I begin operations after filing a complete notice?
• 3809.313—Under what circumstances may I not begin operations 15 calendar days after filing my notice?
• 3809.320—Which performance standards apply to my notice-level operations?
• 3809.330—May I modify my notice?
• 3809.331—Under what conditions must I modify my notice?
• 3809.332—How long does my notice remain in effect?
• 3809.333—May I extend my notice, and, if so, how?
• 3809.334—What if I temporarily stop conducting operations under a notice?
• 3809.335—What happens when my notice expires?
• 3809.336—What if I abandon my notice-level operations?
• 3809.400—Does this subpart apply to my existing or pending plan of operations?
• 3809.401—Where do I file my plan of operations and what information must I include with it?
• 3809.411—What action will BLM take when it receives my plan of operations?
• 3809.412—When may I operate under a plan of operations?
• 3809.415—How do I prevent unnecessary or undue degradation while conducting operations on public lands?
• 3809.420—What performance standards apply to my notice or plan of operations?
• 3809.421—Enforcement of performance standards.
• 3809.423—How long does my plan of operations remain in effect?
• 3809.424—What are my obligations if I stop conducting operations?
• 3809.430—May I modify my plan of operations?
• 3809.431—When must I modify my plan of operations?
• 3809.432—What process will BLM follow in reviewing a modification of my plan of operations?
• 3809.433—Does this subpart apply to a new modification of my plan of operations?
• 3809.434—How does this subpart apply to pending modifications for new or existing facilities?
• 3809.500—In general, what are BLM's financial guarantee requirements?
• 3809.503—When must I provide a financial guarantee for my notice-level operations?
• 3809.505—How do the financial guarantee requirements of this subpart apply to my existing plan of operations?
• 3809.551—What are my choices for providing BLM with a financial guarantee?
• 3809.552—What must my individual financial guarantee cover?
• 3809.553—May I post a financial guarantee for a part of my operations?
• 3809.554—How do I estimate the cost to reclaim my operations?
• 3809.555—What forms of individual financial guarantee are acceptable to BLM?
• 3809.556—What special requirements apply to financial guarantees described in § 3809.555(e)?
• 3809.560—Under what circumstances may I provide a blanket financial guarantee?
• 3809.570—Under what circumstances may I provide a State-approved financial guarantee?
• 3809.571—What forms of State-approved financial guarantee are acceptable to BLM?
• 3809.572—What happens if BLM rejects a financial instrument in my State-approved financial guarantee?
• 3809.573—What happens if the State makes a demand against my financial guarantee?
• 3809.574—What happens if I have an existing corporate guarantee?
• 3809.580—What happens if I modify my notice or approved plan of operations?
• 3809.581—Will BLM accept a replacement financial instrument?
• 3809.582—How long must I maintain my financial guarantee?
• 3809.590—When will BLM release or reduce the financial guarantee for my notice or plan of operations?
• 3809.591—What are the limitations on the amount by which BLM may reduce my financial guarantee?
• 3809.592—Does release of my financial guarantee relieve me of all responsibility for my project area?
• 3809.593—What happens to my financial guarantee if I transfer my operations?
• 3809.594—What happens to my financial guarantee when my mining claim or millsite is patented?
• 3809.595—When may BLM initiate forfeiture of my financial guarantee?
• 3809.596—How does BLM initiate forfeiture of my financial guarantee?
• 3809.597—What if I do not comply with BLM's forfeiture decision?
• 3809.598—What if the amount forfeited will not cover the cost of reclamation?
• 3809.599—What if the amount forfeited exceeds the cost of reclamation?
• 3809.600—With what frequency will BLM inspect my operations?
• 3809.601—What types of enforcement action may BLM take if I do not meet the requirements of this subpart?
• 3809.602—Can BLM revoke my plan of operations or nullify my notice?
• 3809.603—How does BLM serve me with an enforcement action?
• 3809.604—What happens if I do not comply with a BLM order?
• 3809.605—What are prohibited acts under this subpart?
• 3809.700—What criminal penalties apply to violations of this subpart?
• 3809.701—What happens if I make false statements to BLM?
• 3809.800—Who may appeal BLM decisions under this subpart?
• 3809.801—When may I file an appeal of the BLM decision with OHA?
• 3809.802—What must I include in my appeal to OHA?
• 3809.803—Will the BLM decision go into effect during an appeal to OHA?
• 3809.804—When may I ask the BLM State Director to review a BLM decision?
• 3809.805—What must I send BLM to request State Director review?
• 3809.806—Will the State Director review the original BLM decision if I request State Director review?
• 3809.807—What happens once the State Director agrees to my request for a review of a decision?
• 3809.808—How will decisions go into effect when I request State Director review?
• 3809.809—May I appeal a decision made by the State Director?
• 3809.900—Will BLM allow the public to visit mines on public lands?