Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 141 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE LANDS
Division 73 - RULES GOVERNING THE RELEASE, SALE OR EXCHANGE OF MINERAL RIGHTS HELD BY AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF OREGON OTHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE LANDS AND STATE LAND BOARD
Section 141-073-0115 - Mineral Right Release, Sale and Exchange Application Process

(1) State agencies that want to release, sell or exchange mineral rights shall notify the Department in writing of the details of the proposed release, sale or exchange at least sixty days prior the date of the proposed transaction. This notification shall include:

(2) Upon receipt of the written notification, the Department will review it for completeness. If the notification is determined by the Department to be incomplete, the Department will contact the agency to advise it of what additional information is required.

(3) If the notification is determined by the Department to be complete, the Department shall process it in accordance with the procedures provided in OAR 141-073-0118 and 141-073-0119.

(4) The Department may, at its discretion, use any geologic reports or mineral and geothermal resource evaluations and appraisals provided by an agency requesting the release, sale or exchange of mineral rights instead of retaining a mineral resource consultant as provided in OAR 141-073-0118 through 141-073-0119.