43 C.F.R. § 3427.0-7
Scope.
Cite as 43 C.F.R. § 3427.0-7 (2026)
The surface owner consent provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act do not apply:
(a) To preference right lease applications; and
(b) If the split estate coal is to be mined by underground mining techniques (43 CFR 3500.0-5).
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 43:3500.0-5