Plan of Operations Form:
Form for conducting mining operations under the general mining
laws in national forests.
Notice of Intent
Instructions: Information to determine if the level of
proposed disturbance for a mining operation will require a Plan
of Operations and a detailed environmental analysis.
36 CFR 228 Subpart A:
Forest Service regulations for locatable minerals operations and
surface management.
FSM 2810: Forest Service manual section
for mining claims and mineral operations on National Forest
System lands.
36 CFR
261: Federal Register Notice of Draft Regulations dated May 10, 2007, to clarify issuing a
criminal citation for unauthorized occupancy and use of
National Forest System lands and facilities by mineral
operators. Public comment will be accepted for 60 days.
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Training Guide for Reclamation Bond
Estimation and Administration: Requirements for reclamation and bonding for mineral
operations on National Forest System lands.
Mineral
Production from National Forest System Lands: Link to annual
mineral production summaries from FY 2000 to the present.
Lolo National Forest: Minerals and Geology Home Page with links to information on prospecting and gold panning
Kootenai National Forest: Minerals and Geology Home Page.
Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests: Information on Rockhounding.
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