30 CFR § 580.3 - What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?
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/us/cfr/t30/s580.3
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2026-04-05
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2026-04-05
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior
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Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; E.O. 12777, as... Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 43 U.S.C. 1337.
# 580.3 What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?You must conduct G&G prospecting activities or scientific research activities under this part according to:(a) The Act;(b) The regulations in this part;(c) Orders of the Director/Regional Director (RD); and(d) Other applicable statutes, regulations, and amendments.