{"data":{"id":"us/43-cfr-3271.12","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"43 CFR 3271.12","heading":"What do I need to start preliminary site investigations that may disturb the surface?","body":"(a) You must:\n(1) Fully describe your proposed operations in a Sundry Notice; and\n(2) File a bond meeting the requirements of either § 3251.14 or § 3273.19. See subparts 3214 and 3215 for additional details on bonding procedures.\n(b) Do not begin the site investigation or surface disturbing activity until BLM approves your Sundry Notice and bond.","path":["Title 43—Public Lands: Interior","Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands","CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000)","PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING","Subpart 3271—Utilization Operations: Getting a Permit"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-43.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:15Z","sha256":"76ccaa45ba31f4240d8621f4123e1210c6f5fcd17f12dbc2660fc6b3e6a1ccf5","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/43-cfr-3271.11","next":"us/43-cfr-3271.13"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}