Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6125 - MINERAL RESOURCES
PERMITS AND LEASES FOR METALLIC MINERALS, EXCEPT IRON ORES AND TACONITE ORES
Part 6125.0620 - AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT GEOLOGICAL DATA GATHERING ACTIVITIES

Universal Citation: MN Rules 6125.0620
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

As an alternative to applying for a state mineral lease, any party may apply to the commissioner for authorization to conduct geological data gathering activities on state-owned land. The applicant must meet the qualifications to hold an authorization to conduct geological data gathering activities as specified in part 6125.0410.

For the purposes of this authorization, geological data gathering activities include geophysical and geochemical activities, sampling of glacial overburden, and the sampling and drilling of bedrock, provided that any drilling and sampling of bedrock is limited to a maximum penetration of 20 feet into bedrock. Each authorization granted by the commissioner is limited to the size of one township, or portion of the township. The fee for each authorization is $100. The authorization does not grant any rights to a mineral lease and is nonexclusive.

Statutory Authority: MS s 93.08 to 92.12

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