Current through September 30, 2024
Section 228.57 - Types of disposalExcept as provided in § 228.41(b) , disposal of mineral materials may be made by:
(a)Competitive sale to the highest qualified bidder after formal advertising and other appropriate public notice;(b)Sale by negotiated contract.(1) For removal of materials to be used in connection with a public works improvement program on behalf of a Federal, State, or local government agency if the public exigency will not permit delays incident to advertising, or(2) For the removal of mineral materials for which it is impracticable to obtain competition;(c)Preference right negotiated sale to the holder of a Forest Service-issued prospecting permit under which a suitable mineral material deposit has been demonstrated on acquired National Forest lands;(d)Free use when a permit is issued to any nonprofit association, corporation, individual, or others listed in § 228.62(d) , for other than commercial purposes, resale, or barter, or to any Federal, State, county, local unit, subdivision, municipality, or county road district for use in public projects; or(e)Forest Service force account or by contract where the material is to be used to carry out various Forest Service programs involving construction and maintenance of physical improvements.