Upon an order of the Director, when he deems it necessary to insure competitive equity, the Division shall offer mineral resource rights for leasing by public drawing. Additionally, Prospecting Permit applications received for the same land or mineral rights in any single mail delivery shall be awarded priority by following OAR 141-071-0540(4) and (5).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 273

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 273.780 - 273.790

History

LB 44, f. & ef. 8-16-77