43 CFR § 3507.15 - How do I apply for a preference right lease?

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title: "43 CFR § 3507.15 - How do I apply for a preference right lease?"
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title_name: "Public Lands: Interior"
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section_name: "How do I apply for a preference right lease?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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subchapter_name: "MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000)"
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part_name: "LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE"
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# 3507.15 How do I apply for a preference right lease?

No specific form is required. Submit three copies of your application within 60 days after the date your prospecting permit expires or the date BLM denies your request for a permit extension filed under § 3505.64 of this part, whichever is later.