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30 U.S.C. 531: Approval of United States officialsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 30-MINERAL LANDS AND MININGCHAPTER 12-MULTIPLE MINERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME TRACTS
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§531. Approval of United States officials

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to waive, amend, or repeal the requirement of any provision of any law for approval of any official of the United States whose approval prior to prospecting, exploring, or mining would be required.

( Aug. 13, 1954, ch. 730, § 12 , 68 Stat. 717 .)