How can I obtain a noncompetitive lease?

(a) Lands offered at a competitive lease sale that receive no bids will be available for noncompetitive leasing for a 2-year period beginning the first business day following the sale. (b) You may obtain a noncompetitive lease for lands available exclusively for direct use of geothermal resources, under subpart 3205 of this part. (c) The holder of a mining claim may obtain a noncompetitive lease for lands subject to the mining claim under § 3204.12. [90 FR 33303, July 17, 2025]