Availability of Manual 3830 and H-3830-1 Handbook- Administration of Mining Claims, Mill Sites, and Tunnel Sites

IB 2016-006
Information Bulletin

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240-0036
http://www.blm.gov

October 16, 2015

 

In Reply Refer To:  

3830 (320) P

 

EMS TRANSMISSION 10/21/2016

Information Bulletin No. 2016-006 

 

To:                   All Field Officials

From:               Assistant Director, Energy, Minerals and Realty Management

Subject:           Availability of Manual 3830 and H-3830-1 Handbook – Administration of Mining Claims, Mill Sites, and Tunnel Sites

 

This Information Bulletin (IB) announces the release of Manual 3830 and Handbook H-3830-1 for Administration of Mining Claims, Mill Sites, and Tunnel Sites.  The handbook contains the procedures and processes for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees to follow regarding the administration of mining law cases. 

This document reflects adjudication procedures for the management of mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites based on current regulations.  Policies and procedures outlined in this document may differ from current practices in some offices, and to ensure consistency, all state office employees with mining law adjudication responsibilities must follow the procedures in this document.  Accordingly, all state office officials must ensure that all BLM employees with mining law adjudication responsibilities receive this IB and implement the procedures and guidance as contained within the new handbook.  

For additional information, you may contact Mitchell Leverette, Chief, Division of Solid Minerals, at (202) 912-7113, or your staff may contact Sonia Santillan, Mineral Leasing Specialist, at 202-912-7123.

 

 

 

Signed by:                                                                   Authenticated by:

Michael Nedd                                                             Robert M. Williams

Assistant Director                                                       Division of IRM Governance,WO-860

Energy, Minerals and Realty Management

Fiscal Year

2006