43 CFR §3601.6
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It is BLM's policy:
- (a)To make mineral materials available unless it is detrimental to the public interest to do so;
- (b)To sell mineral material resources at not less than fair market value;
- (c)To permit Federal, State, Territorial, and local government entities and non-profit organizations free use of these materials for qualified purposes;
- (d)To protect public land resources and the environment and minimize damage to public health and safety during the exploration for and the removal of such minerals;
- (e)To prevent unauthorized removal of mineral materials; and
- (f)To require purchasers and permittees to account for all removals of mineral materials.