Non-Sale Disposals of Mineral Material

To permit free use of certain mineral material from federally owned lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management by governmental units and nonprofit organizations.

To permit free use of certain mineral material from federally owned lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management by governmental units and nonprofit organizations.

Any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivision, including municipalities, where material will be used for public project; or any nonprofit association or corporation. A free use permit will not be issued upon the determination that the applicant owns or control an adequate supply of suitable mineral materials that are readily available and can be mined in a manner which is economically and environmentally acceptable. Mineral material obtained under a free use permit may not be bartered or sold.

Federal or State agencies, units, or subdivisions, including municipalities, where material will be used for public project; or any nonprofit association or corporation.

Free use permits are granted to governmental units without regard to number of permits or value of mineral material provided the mineral material is for use on a public project. Permits are granted to nonprofit organizations for mineral material not to exceed 5000 cubic yards during any period of twelve consecutive months. All free-use mineral material must be extracted in accordance with approved conservation practices, terms, and conditions that provide for protection of environment and rehabilitation of any damage caused by mineral material extraction. Permittees must not barter or sell mineral materials, or remove mineral materials before BLM issues a permit or after the permit expires. BLM may incorporate other conditions and restrictions into the free use permit.

Free use permits are granted to governmental units without regard to number of permits or value of mineral material provided the mineral material is for use on a public project. Permits are granted to nonprofit organizations for mineral material not to exceed 5000 cubic yards during any period of twelve consecutive months. All free-use mineral material must be extracted in accordance with approved conservation practices, terms, and conditions that provide for protection of environment and rehabilitation of any damage caused by mineral material extraction. Permittees must not barter or sell mineral materials, or remove mineral materials before BLM issues a permit or after the permit expires. BLM may incorporate other conditions and restrictions into the free use permit.

This program may require submission of a performance bond. An environmental analysis is required for this permit. Must have NEPA completed, which may include Categorical Exclusions (CX), Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) or Environmental Assessments (EA).

If mineral material is available, applicant is qualified and application does not conflict with other management practices or uses, application is approved and one copy of the executed form is returned to the applicant. Environmental analysis is accomplished and environmental impact statement is prepared if necessary. Must have NEPA completed, which may include Categorical Exclusions (CX), Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) or Environmental Assessments (EA) as opposed to Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).

The term of the permit varies but will not exceed 10 years to any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivision, including municipalities. Permits to nonprofit organizations are not to exceed 1 year.

Any free use permits may be extended for a single additional period not to exceed 1 year.

Appeals may be made to the Board of Land Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals as specified in 43 CFR Part 4 et seq.