43 CFR § 3.4
§ 3.4 No exclusive permits granted.
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No exclusive permits shall be granted for a larger area than the applicant can reasonably be expected to explore fully and systematically within the time limit named in the permit.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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