30 U.S.C. § 531 : US Code - Section 531: Approval of United States officials

Search 30 U.S.C. § 531 : US Code - Section 531: Approval of United States officials

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to waive, amend, or
repeal the requirement of any provision of any law for approval of
any official of the United States whose approval prior to
prospecting, exploring, or mining would be required.