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43 CFR §3809.10

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BLM classifies operations as—
  1. (a)Casual use, for which an operator need not notify BLM. (You must reclaim any casual-use disturbance that you create. If your operations do not qualify as casual use, you must submit a notice or plan of operations, whichever is applicable. See §§ 3809.11 and 3809.21.);
  2. (b)Notice-level operations, for which an operator must submit a notice (except for certain suction-dredging operations covered by § 3809.31(b)); and
  3. (c)Plan-level operations, for which an operator must submit a plan of operations and obtain BLM's approval.