Code of Federal Regulations Title 30 - Mineral Resources
Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Mineral Resources
This title governs the exploration, extraction, safety, and environmental regulation of mineral resources in the United States. It primarily pertains to industries such as coal mining, metal/non-metal mining, oil and gas production, and other subsurface mineral activities.
Key Agencies Involved:
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) – under the Department of Labor
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – under the Department of the Interior
Main Structure of Title 30 CFR:
Chapter I – Mine Safety and Health Administration (Parts 1 – 199)
Covers:
Part 1–99: General provisions (definitions, rulemaking procedures)
Part 50: Notification, investigation, reports of accidents
Parts 56 & 57: Safety and health standards (metal/nonmetal surface and underground mines)
Part 75: Mandatory safety standards – underground coal mines
Part 77: Mandatory safety standards – surface coal mines
Parts 100–104: Civil penalties, pattern of violations, and enforcement
Chapter II – Minerals Resources (OSMRE) (Parts 700 – 999)
Covers:
Part 700–710: General rules for surface mining and reclamation
Part 730–774: Requirements for state program approvals
Part 800: Bonding and insurance for mining operations
Part 816–817: Environmental performance standards for surface and underground coal mining
Chapter V – Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) (Parts 500 – 599)
Covers:
Offshore leasing, environmental studies, and resource evaluation
Chapter VI – Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) (Parts 600 – 699)
Covers:
Safety and environmental enforcement for offshore oil and gas operations
Blowout preventers, well control, and production safety systems
Important Topics Covered:
Mine worker safety and health standards
Environmental protection during and after mining
State and federal cooperation in mine regulation
Leasing and managing federal lands for mineral extraction
Offshore energy exploration and safety
Popular Use Cases:
Mining companies complying with federal safety regulations
Environmental assessments and mine reclamation
Offshore oil and gas exploration procedures
Penalties for mining violations and enforcement actions
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