Competitive leasing
Title I — Mineral Leasing, Exploration, and Development
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(a) In general Subject to sections 111 and 112, Federal land known to contain valuable mineral deposits that is not covered by claims, licenses, or leases issued under this Act may only be open to hardrock mineral exploration or development through competitive leasing by the Secretary through such methods the Secretary may adopt by regulation and in such areas as the Secretary may determine, including nonmineral lands the Secretary considers necessary for processing or milling operations. (b) Limitation The total area of land subject to a competitive lease under this section shall not exceed 2,560 acres. (c) Terms and requirements All terms and requirements for competitive leases under this section shall be the same as if the leases were issued noncompetitively under section 103(c).