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USDA/FS RIN: 0596-AC38 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Clarification for the Appropriate Use of a Criminal or a Civil Citation To Enforce Mineral Regulations  
Abstract: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the regulations at 36 CFR 261.10 to clarify when a criminal citation should be used for unauthorized mining operations. This revision is necessary to address recent adverse District Court decisions which have found that sections 261.10(b) and (k) do not apply to the enforcement of unauthorized mining operations. These sections deal with taking possession of, occupying, or using National Forest System lands for residential purposes, and the use or occupancy of the lands or facilities, respectively. Adding appropriate language would make it clear that these sections do apply to mineral operations. The Federal Register Notice will include the final rule as well as a response to all substantive comments. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 261.10 (b)    36 CFR 261.10 (k)   
Legal Authority: 16 USC sec 551   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/10/2007  72 FR 26578   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/09/2007    
Final Action  11/06/2008  73 FR 65984   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Lorrie Parker
Regulatory Analyst
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
ATTN: ORMS, D&R Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0003
Phone:202 205-6560
Fax:202 260-6539
Email: lsparker@fs.fed.us