Replies to post #19835 on Solidus Communications Inc (SLDC)

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IM--that is where I think you are misunderstanding the rules... check out what is allowed...

The second level of activity, where surface disturbance is 5 acres or less per year, requires a notice advising BLM of the anticipated work 15 days prior to commencement. This notice needs to be filed with the appropriate field office. No approval is needed although bonding is required. State agencies need to be notified to assure that their requirements are met.

For operations involving more than 5 acres, a detailed plan of operation must be filed with the appropriate BLM field office. Bonding is required to ensure proper reclamation.

http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/mining/requirements.html

See also the statutory basis found at following link and read the definition of exploration...

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=480d20da9b5cb15323b9d0fcd86a7995&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:2.1.1.3.73.3&idno=43