Mining and Mineral Law**

An examination of the laws governing the exploration for and development of mineral resources, including in particular the federal 1872 Mining Act, the 1920 Mineral Leasing Act, and the 1977 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. The course will consider the interaction of federal and state laws and explore the integration of newer environmental controls with older mineral resource allocation schemes. Evaluation will be by a combination of a final exam and a short written project.

The American Bar Association accreditation standards require students to regularly attend the courses in which they are registered. Lewis & Clark expects students to attend classes regularly and to prepare for classes conscientiously. Specific attendance requirements may vary from course to course. Any attendance guidelines for a given class must be provided to students in a syllabus or other written document at the start of the semester. Sanctions (e.g., required withdrawal from the course, grade adjustment, and/or a failing grade) will be imposed for poor attendance.

**Not offered on a consistent basis