43 CFR § 3809.432 - What process will BLM follow in reviewing a modification of my plan of operations?

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title: "43 CFR § 3809.432 - What process will BLM follow in reviewing a modification of my plan of operations?"
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section_name: "What process will BLM follow in reviewing a modification of my plan of operations?"
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# 3809.432 What process will BLM follow in reviewing a modification of my plan of operations?

(a) BLM will review and approve a modification of your plan of operations in the same manner as it reviewed and approved your initial plan under §§ 3809.401 through 3809.420; or

(b) BLM will accept a minor modification without formal approval if it is consistent with the approved plan of operations and does not constitute a substantive change that requires additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act.