43 CFR § 8.5

§ 8.5 Mineral rights.

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Mineral, oil and gas rights will not be acquired except where the development thereof would interfere with project purposes, but mineral rights not acquired will be subordinated to the Government's right to regulate their development in a manner that will not interfere with the primary purposes of the project, including public access.

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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