C.F.R. » Title 43 » CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) › PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING › Subpart 3251—Exploration Operations: Getting BLM Approval

43 C.F.R. § 3251.10

Do I need a permit before I start exploration operations?

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BLM must approve a Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations (NOI) before you conduct exploration operations. The approved NOI, including any necessary conditions for approval, constitutes your permit.