43 C.F.R. § 3509.25

For what reasons will BLM reject my application for a future interest lease?

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We will reject your application:

(a) If you do not meet the qualifications in § 3509.15 of this part;

(b) If you filed your application less than one year before the minerals vest in the United States; or

(c) We determine that issuing the lease is not in the public interest.