# Clarification as to When a Notice of Intent To Operate and/or Plan of Operation Is Needed for Locatable Mineral Operations on National Forest System Lands
> **Forest Service** · Final rule. · Published 2005-06-06 · Effective 2005-07-06 · 70 FR 32713
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-11138
- **Category:** forest-service
- **Sub-agency:** Forest Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 32713
- **CFR reference:** 36 CFR 228
- **Publication date:** 2005-06-06
- **Effective date:** 2005-07-06
## Abstract

This final rule amends the regulations governing the use of National Forest System lands in connection with operations authorized by the United States mining laws. The final rule clarifies the regulations at 36 CFR 228.4(a) concerning the requirements for mining operators to submit a "notice of intent" to operate and requirements to submit and obtain an approved "plan of operations." Clarification of the requirements in Sec. 228.4(a) are necessary to minimize adverse environmental impacts to National Forest System lands and resources.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/06/06/05-11138/clarification-as-to-when-a-notice-of-intent-to-operate-andor-plan-of-operation-is-needed-for)
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