Operating Regulations - To Govern the Methods of Mining and the Safety and Welfare of Employees on Leased Lands on the Public Domain Under the Mineral Leasing Acts

Sep 21, 2026

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These operating regulations establish definitions and governing rules for mining and prospecting operations conducted under the Mineral Leasing Acts on leased lands within the public domain. The text outlines the roles, powers, and duties of the mining supervisor and related officials, including inspection and supervision, reporting responsibilities to federal authorities, recordkeeping requirements, and guidance to prevent waste and protect mineral-bearing formations. It also sets obligations for lessees regarding compliance with the act, lease terms, regulations, and written instructions, emphasizing safety, health, and welfare.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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Definitions

Powers and duties of mining supervisor

General obligation of lessees

Maps and plan

Prospect bore holes

Welfare and safety

Dust, fumes, and acids

Ventilation

Inflammable gas and dust

Explosives

Electricity

Fire protection

Escape ways

Mining methods

Waste from mining or milling

Milling

Production records and audits

Inspection

Issuing of orders

Enforcement of orders

97-84068-16Geological Survey (U.S.) Operating regulations togovern the methods...Washington 1927 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBBARIESPRESERVATION DIVISIONBIBLIOGRAPHIC MICROFORM TARGET ORIGINAL MATERIAL AS FILMED-EXISTING BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD RESTRICTIONS ON USE: Reproducions may nof be made without permsson trom Columbla Unlversly Lbrarles. TECHNICAL MICROFORM DATA REDUCTION RATIO: 10:/ IMAGE PLACEMENT:IA INITIALS: 业 DATE FILMED: 4-29-92 TRACKING\#: 23520 FILMED BY PRESERVATION RESOURCES,BETHLEHEM,PA. 30 20 OPERATING REGULATIONS209 TO GOVERN THE METHODS OF MINING ANDTHE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF EMPLOYEESON LEASED LANDS ON THEPUBLIC DOMAIN UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACTS Potash—October 2,1917(40 Stat.297)and February 7,1927(44 Stat.1057)Oil shale,sodium,phosphate—February 25,1920(40 Stat.437)Sulphur—April 17,1926(44 Stat.301)Gold,silver,and quicksilver—June 8,1926(44 Stat.710) APPROVED JUNE 2,1927 UNITED STATESGOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEWASHINGTON 1927 ADDITIONAL COPIES Or THL8 PUBLICATION MAY BE PBOCUBED FBOM TEE SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENT GOVEENMENT PRTYTING OFYDCE WASHINGTON,D.C. ▲T. 5 CENTS PER COPY CONTENTS — Page Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Powers and duties of mining supervisor………………………………………………………………1 General obligation of lessees…………………………………………………………………………………2 Maps and plan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Prospect bore holes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Welfare and safety……………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Dust, fumes, and acids………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Ventilation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Inflammable gas and dust…………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Explosives………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Electricity………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Fire protection………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Escape ways…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4Mining methods…………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Waste from mining or milling……………………………………………………………………………………5 Milling……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Production records and audits………………………………………………………………………………………6 Inspection………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Issuing of orders………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Enforcement of orders………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 51020°—27 (1II) # OPERATING REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE METHODS OFMINING AND THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF EMPLOYEESON LEASED LANDS ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACTS Potash.—October 2,1917(40 Stat.297),and February 7,1927(44 Stat.1057).0il shale,sodium,phosphate.—February 25,1920(40 Stat.437).Sulphur.一Aprll 17,1920(44 Stat.301).Gold,silver,and quicksilver.—June 8,1926(44 Stat.710). DEFINITIONS The following terms used in these regulations shall have the meanings heregiven: Mfining auperviaor.—The agent appolnted by and acting for the Secretaryof the Interior to supervise all prospecting and mining operations under themineral leaslng acts. Distriet mining upervisor,deputy inining supervisor,nining engineer.—Anyperson appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to supervise,under the direetion of the mining supervisor,prospecting and mlning operations under theseregulations. Legee.—Any person or persons,partnership,assoclation,firm,corporation ormunicipality,or State to whom a mining lease or permit is issued under thesemineral leasing acta. Leaaed landa,leaaed premiaes,or leuaed traet.—Any lands or deposits oceupledunder lease or permit,granted in accordance with these mlneral lensing acts,for the purpose of prospecting for or mining potash,ofl shale,sodium,phos-phate,sulphur,gold,sflver,or quicksllver. POWERS AND DUTIES OF MINING SUPEBVISOE It shall be the duty of the minl

FAQs

What do these regulations define?

They provide definitions for key terms used throughout the regulations, including roles such as the mining supervisor, and entities such as lessees and leased lands or premises under the Mineral Leasing Acts.

What are the powers and duties of the mining supervisor?

The mining supervisor is responsible for visiting and inspecting leased lands, supervising prospecting and mining operations (including accessory plants), preventing waste and damage to formations, and promoting the safety, health, and welfare of workers.

What must lessees do under the general obligation rule?

Lessee mining operations must conform to the act, the lease, these regulations, and written instructions from the mining supervisor and subordinates, using all reasonable precautions in accordance with the requirements provided.

Sep 21, 2026

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