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 141-073-0118 - Mineral Right Release or Sale Process

(1) If the subject mineral right proposed for release or sale is owned by an agency other than the Department:

(2) If the mineral resource consultant's preliminary evaluation to the Department indicates that significant mineral and/or geothermal resources exist within the limits of the mineral right, and any revenue derived from the mineral right would:

(3) If the mineral resource consultant's in-depth evaluation indicates the presence of significant mineral and/or geothermal resources within the limits of the mineral right, the Department may either:

(4) If the mineral consultant's in-depth evaluation determines that no significant mineral and/or geothermal resources exist within the limits of the mineral right, the Department shall submit the request to the Land Board for its consideration. If Land Board approval is granted, the Department will release the state-owned mineral rights to the agency/person applying for them.

(5) As provided in OAR 141-073-0115(4), the Department may, at its discretion, use information provided by the agency requesting the release or sale of mineral rights instead of using/requiring a mineral resource consultant for some or all of the reports and evaluations required.