43 C.F.R. § 3834.13

Will BLM prorate annual maintenance or oil shale fees?

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BLM will not prorate annual maintenance or oil shale fees if you hold a mining claim or site for only part of a year. You must pay the full annual fee even if you hold the claim or site for just one day in an assessment year.