27—40.30(207) Requirements for coal exploration.

1. 40.30(1)  Delete from 30 CFR 772.11 and 772.11(a) the words “250 tons” and insert the words “50 tons”.

2. 40.30(2)  Delete 30 CFR 772.11(b)(3) and insert the following:

   1. (3) A precise description and map at a scale of 1:24,000 or larger of the exploration area showing the lease limits and identifying lessor(s);

3. 40.30(3)  Add a new paragraph (6) to 30 CFR 772.11(b) to read as follows:

   1. (6) If the surface is owned by a person other than the person who intends to explore, a description of the basis upon which the person who will explore claims the right to enter such area for the purpose of conducting exploration and reclamation.
4. 40.30(4)  Delete from 30 CFR 772.12, 772.12(a), and 772.12(b)(7) the words “250 tons” and insert the words “50 tons”.

The following is incorporated by reference: 30 CFR Part 772, as in effect on July 1, 2010, with the following exceptions:

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