§ 3715.0-1 What are the purpose and the scope of this subpart?
§ 3715.0-3 What are the legal authorities for this subpart?
§ 3715.0-5 How are certain terms in this subpart defined?
§ 3715.0-9 Information collection
§ 3715.1 Do the regulations in this subpart apply to my use or occupancy?
§ 3715.2 What activities do I have to be engaged in to allow me to occupy the public lands?
§ 3715.2-1 What additional characteristic(s) must my occupancy have?
§ 3715.2-2 How do I justify occupancy by a caretaker or watchman?
§ 3715.2-3 Under what circumstances will BLM allow me to temporarily occupy a site for more than 14 days?
§ 3715.3 Must I consult with BLM before occupancy?
§ 3715.3-1 At what point may I begin occupancy?
§ 3715.3-2 What information must I provide to BLM about my proposed occupancy?
§ 3715.3-3 How does BLM process the information I submit about my proposed occupancy?
§ 3715.3-4 How will BLM notify me of the outcome of its review process?
§ 3715.3-5 What will BLM’s notification include?
§ 3715.3-6 May I begin occupancy if I have not received concurrence from BLM?
§ 3715.4 What if I have an existing use or occupancy?
§ 3715.4-1 What happens after I give BLM written notification of my existing occupancy?
§ 3715.4-2 What if I do not notify BLM of my existing occupancy?
§ 3715.4-3 What if BLM does not concur in my existing use or occupancy?
§ 3715.4-4 What if there is a dispute over the fee simple title to the lands on which my existing occupancy is located?
§ 3715.5 What standards apply to my use or occupancy?
§ 3715.5-1 What standards apply to ending my use or occupancy?
§ 3715.5-2 What happens to property I leave behind?
§ 3715.6 What things does BLM prohibit under this subpart?
§ 3715.7 How will BLM inspect my use or occupancy and enforce this subpart?
§ 3715.7-1 What types of enforcement action can BLM take if I do not meet the requirements of this subpart?
§ 3715.7-2 What happens if I do not comply with a BLM order?
§ 3715.8 What penalties are available to BLM for violations of this subpart?
§ 3715.8-1 What happens if I make false statements to BLM?
§ 3715.9 What appeal rights do I have?
§ 3715.9-1 Does an appeal to IBLA suspend a BLM decision?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 43 > Subtitle B > Chapter II > Subchapter C > Part 3710 > Subpart 3715 - Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Case law: The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Grace period: The number of days you'll have to pay your bill for purchases in full without triggering a finance charge. Source: Federal Reserve
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.