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Title 30Mineral ResourcesPart / Section
Chapter VBureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior500 – 599
Subchapter BOffshore550 – 586
Part 580Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf580.1 – 580.80
Subpart AGeneral Information580.1 – 580.4
§ 580.1What definitions apply to this part?
§ 580.2What is the purpose of this part?
§ 580.3What requirements must I follow when I conduct prospecting or research activities?
§ 580.4What activities are not covered by this part?
Subpart BHow To Apply for a Permit or File a Notice580.10 – 580.13
§ 580.10What must I do before I may conduct prospecting activities?
§ 580.11What must I do before I may conduct scientific research?
§ 580.12What must I include in my application or notification?
§ 580.13Where must I send my application or notification?
Subpart CObligations Under This Part580.20 – 580.34
Subpart DData Requirements580.40 – 580.73
Subpart EInformation Collection580.80
§ 580.80Paperwork Reduction Act statement—information collection.