43 C.F.R. § 3515.21

What types of lands can be exchanged?

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The lands to be leased in exchange for your existing rights must be:

(a) Subject to leasing under the authorities of this part; and

(b) Acceptable to both you and BLM as a lease tract containing a deposit of leasable or hardrock minerals of equal value to your existing rights.