Sec. 302. Permits
136 words·~1 min read·
/bill/113/hr/5060/ih/section-302A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
No person may engage in mineral activities on Federal land that may cause a disturbance of surface resources, including but not limited to land, air, ground water and surface water, and fish and wildlife, unless— the claim was properly located under the general mining laws and maintained in compliance with such laws and this Act; and a permit was issued to such person under this title authorizing such activities. Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a permit under this title shall not be required for mineral activities that are a casual use of the Federal land.
To the extent practicable, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct the permit processes under this Act in coordination with the timing and other requirements under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332 ).