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the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by

appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-

year period, or in the case of a committee established

by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by

law. Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973,

to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year

period beginning on the date of their establishment,

unless, in the case of a committee established by the

President or an officer of the Federal Government, such

committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to

the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of

a committee established by the Congress, its duration

is otherwise provided for by law. See section 14 of Pub.

L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

CHAPTER 9—RARE AND PRECIOUS METALS

EXPERIMENT STATION

Sec.

411. Establishment and operation of experimental

plant.

412. Acquisition of lands and interests; acceptance

of money and property; disposition and use

of money.

§ 411. Establishment and operation of experimental plant

The Secretary of the Interior, acting through

the United States Bureau of Mines, is authorized

and directed to establish, equip, and maintain a

research laboratory at Reno, Nevada, for research, investigation, and as a center for information and assistance in matters pertaining to

the mining, preparation, metallurgy, use, and

conservation of the rare and precious metals of

the Sierra Nevada mining region, and pertaining

to other problems affecting the mining industry

of that region.

(June 21, 1950, ch. 338, §1, 64 Stat. 248; Pub. L.

102–285, §10(b), May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 172.)

CHANGE OF NAME

‘‘United States Bureau of Mines’’ substituted in text

for ‘‘Bureau of Mines’’ pursuant to section 10(b) of Pub.

L. 102–285, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 3 of act June 21, 1950, provided that: ‘‘In order

to carry out the purposes of this Act [enacting this

chapter] there is hereby authorized to be appropriated,

out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of (a) $750,000 for the erection and

equipment of a building or buildings, including plumbing, lighting, heating, ventilation, general service,

experimental equipment and apparatus, the necessary

roads, walks, and ground improvements; and (b) $250,000

annually for the maintenance and operation of the

experiment station, including personal services, supplies, equipment, and expenses of travel and subsistence.’’

§ 412. Acquisition of lands and interests; acceptance of money and property; disposition and

use of money

For the purposes of this chapter the Secretary,

acting through the United States Bureau of

Mines, is authorized to acquire land and interests therein; to receive and accept money and

property, real or personal, on interests therein,

and services as a gift, bequest, or contribution;

and may conduct activities or projects in cooperation with any person, firm, agency, or organization, Federal, State, or private. Money so

received shall be deposited in the Treasury of

the United States in a special fund or funds for

disbursement by the United States Bureau of

Mines and shall remain available for the purposes for which received and accepted until expended.

(June 21, 1950, ch. 338, §2, 64 Stat. 248; Pub. L.

102–285, §10(b), May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 172.)

CHANGE OF NAME

‘‘United States Bureau of Mines’’ substituted in text

for ‘‘Bureau of Mines’’ pursuant to section 10(b) of Pub.

L. 102–285, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

CHAPTER 10—COAL MINE SAFETY

REPEAL OF CHAPTER

Chapter repealed by Pub. L. 91–173, title V,

§509, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 803, on the operative

date of sections 811 to 821 and 861 to 878 of this

title, which became operative ninety days after

the enactment of Pub. L. 91–173, approved Dec.

30, 1969, except that this chapter would continue to apply to any order, notice, decision,

finding or any proceedings related to such

order, notice, decision, or finding issued prior to

the operative date of sections 811 to 812 and 861

to 878 of this title.

§§ 451 to 460, 471 to 483. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–173,

title V, § 509, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 803

Section 451, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title 1, §101, formerly §1, 55 Stat. 177; renumbered title I, §101, July 16,

1952, ch. 877, §4(4), 66 Stat. 710, authorized Secretary of

the Interior to make annual investigations of coal

mines to obtain information relating to health and

safety conditions.

Section 452, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §102, formerly §2, 55 Stat. 178; renumbered title I, §102, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(3), (5), (6), 66 Stat. 710,

empowered Secretary of the Interior to make inspections at any time.

Section 453, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §103, formerly §3, 55 Stat. 178; renumbered title I, §103, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(5), (7), 66 Stat. 710, authorized investigators to enter any mine affecting

interstate commerce.

Section 454, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §104, formerly §4, 55 Stat. 178; renumbered title I, §104, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(5), (7), (8), 66 Stat. 709,

provided for penalty for refusal to admit investigator.

Section 455, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §105, formerly §5, 55 Stat. 178; renumbered title I, §105, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §§3, 4(5), 66 Stat. 709, 710,

provided for filing of accident information.

Section 456, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §106, formerly §6, 55 Stat. 178; renumbered title I, §106, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(3), (5), 66 Stat. 710, directed Secretary of the Interior to compile and publish

reports and to expend funds for advancement of health

and safety in mines.

Section 457, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §107, formerly §7, 55 Stat. 179; renumbered title I, §107, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(3), (5), (9), 66 Stat. 710,

provided for administration of provisions of sections 451

to 460 of this title by Bureau of Mines and directed Federal agencies to cooperate with State mine safety agencies.

Section 458, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §108, formerly §8, 55 Stat. 179; renumbered title I, §108, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(3), (5), 66 Stat. 710, authorized creation of an advisory committee and provided for its functions and composition.

Section 459, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §109, formerly §9, 55 Stat. 179; renumbered title I, §109, and

amended Oct. 28, 1949, ch. 782, §1106(a), 63 Stat. 972; July
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16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(3), (5), 66 Stat. 710, authorized employment of personnel for administration of sections

451 to 460 of this title and set out qualification conditions.

Section 460, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title I, §111, formerly 11, 55 Stat. 179; renumbered title I, §110, and

amended July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §4(3), (5), 66 Stat. 710, defined ‘‘Commerce’’ as used in sections 451 to 460 of this

title.

Section 471, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §201, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 692; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §2(a), 80 Stat. 84, defined

terms as used in sections 471 to 483 of this title.

Section 472, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §202, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 693; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §3(b), 80 Stat. 87, set out

provisions for annual and special instructions, directed

Federal agencies to coordinate operations with State

mine safety agencies created pursuant to enumerated

conditions and authorized any such State inspector to

enter any mine affecting commerce.

Section 473, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §203, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 694; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §3(a), 80 Stat. 85, set out

procedures for withdrawal when immediate or nonimmediate dangers were found to exist in mines.

Section 474, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §204, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 696, set out procedures for giving notice of findings and orders.

Section 475, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §205, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 697; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §3(c), (d), 80 Stat. 87, authorized continuation of Federal Coal Mine Safety

Board of Review and provided for its composition, powers, and procedures.

Section 476, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §206, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 699; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §3(e), 80 Stat. 88, set out

procedures for Director of Bureau of Mines to review

applications for annulment or revision of orders closing

mines because of immediate and nonimmediate dangers.

Section 477, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §207, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 700; amended

June 11, 1960, Pub. L. 86–507, §1(22), (23), 74 Stat. 201;

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §3(f), 80 Stat. 90, set out

procedures for review by Federal Coal Mine Safety

Board of Review of applications for annulment or revision of orders closing mines because of immediate or

nonimmediate dangers.

Section 478, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §208, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 702; amended

June 11, 1960, Pub. L. 86–507, §1(24), 74 Stat. 201, set out

procedures for judicial review of orders by Federal Coal

Mine Safety Board of Review.

Section 479, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §209, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 703, set out mandatory mine safety provisions respecting roof support,

ventilation, coal dust and rock dust, electrical equipment, fire protection, and other miscellaneous matters.

Section 480, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §210, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 708; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §4, 80 Stat. 91, set out penalties for violations of provisions of sections 473 or 476

of this title.

Section 481, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §211, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 708, provided for

effect on State laws of provisions of sections 471 to 483

of this title.

Section 482, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §212, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 709; amended

Mar. 26, 1966, Pub. L. 89–376, §5, 80 Stat. 91, set out procedures for issuance of certificates of equipment conformity, expanded educational programs, directed Federal agencies to coordinate their activities with State

agencies to eliminate duplication of efforts, expenses

and enforcement requirements, and provided that Director annually report on administration of his functions.

Section 483, act May 7, 1941, ch. 87, title II, §213, as

added July 16, 1952, ch. 877, §1, 66 Stat. 709, provided

that Administrative Procedure Act was not to be applicable to provisions of sections 471 to 483 of this title.

For subject matter formerly contained in this chapter, see section 801 et seq. of this title.

CHAPTER 11—MINING CLAIMS ON LANDS

SUBJECT TO MINERAL LEASING LAWS

Sec.

501. Mining claims located between July 31, 1939,

and January 1, 1953.

(a) Force and effect.

(b) Labor and improvement.

(c) Withdrawal or reservation.

502. Reservation of minerals to the United States;

rights of entry, disposition and removal.

503. Reservations required by law; atomic energy

materials.

504. Power to make arrangements respecting

atomic energy materials as unaffected.

505. ‘‘Mineral leasing laws’’ defined.

CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This chapter is referred to in section 521 of this title;

title 42 section 2098.

§ 501. Mining claims located between July 31,

1939, and January 1, 1953

(a) Force and effect

Subject to the provisions of this chapter and

to any valid intervening rights acquired under

laws of the United States, any mining claim located under the mining laws of the United

States subsequent to July 31, 1939, and prior to

January 1, 1953, on lands of the United States

which were, at the time of such location—

(1) included in a permit or lease issued under

the mineral leasing laws; or

(2) covered by an application or offer for a

permit or lease which had been filed under the

mineral leasing laws; or

(3) known to be valuable for minerals subject

to disposition under the mineral leasing laws;

shall be effective to the same extent as if such

mining claim had been located on lands which

were at the time of such location subject to location under the mining laws of the United

States: Provided, however, That in order to obtain the benefits of this chapter, the owner of

any such mining claim shall, not later than one

hundred and twenty days after August 12, 1953,

post on such claim in the manner required for

posting notice of location of mining claims and

file for record in the office where the notice or

certificate of location of such claim is of record

an amended notice of location of such claim,

stating that such notice is filed pursuant to the

provisions of this chapter and for the purpose of

obtaining the benefits thereof.

(b) Labor and improvement

Labor performed or improvements made upon

or for the benefit of such mining claims after

the original location thereof shall be recognized

as applicable thereto for all purposes to the

same extent as labor performed and improvements made upon or for the benefit of mining

claims which are not affected by this chapter.

(c) Withdrawal or reservation

Any withdrawal or reservation made after the

original location of such mining claim affecting

land covered by such mining claim is modified