§ 3517.10 What are development contracts and processing and milling arrangements?
§ 3517.11 Are permits and leases covered by approved agreements exempt from the acreage limitations?
§ 3517.15 How do I apply for approval of one of these agreements?
§ 3517.16 How does BLM process my application?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 43 > Subtitle B > Chapter II > Subchapter C > Part 3500 > Subpart 3517 - Hardrock Mineral Development Contracts; Processing and Milling Arrangements

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.