Issuance of a Non-exclusive Geological and Geophysical Survey Permit

The California State Lands Commission has authorized a one-year, non-exclusive permit for American Cheetah Metals Inc. to conduct geological and geophysical surveys on 634.58 acres of state-owned school land in San Bernardino County, effective July 1, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2027. The permitted activities include surface geological mapping, soil and rock sampling, and surficial geophysical surveys aimed at collecting geological data to support land management and planning. The project is located approximately two miles north of the Mountain Pass Mine and is legally described as Assessor’s Parcel Number 0572-111-22, Section 36, Township 17 North, Range 13 East, San Bernardino Baseline & Meridian. The activity qualifies for a categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15306, which exempts information collection efforts with minimal environmental impact from full environmental review. While the permit requires submission of collected geological and geospatial data to the Commission, no formal reporting standard or deliverable format is specified, and no cost, pricing, or contractual value information is provided. There are no formal solicitation numbers, evaluation factors, contract clauses, or federal acquisition regulation requirements applied, as this is a state administrative action rather than a federal procurement. No invoicing, payment, inspection, or acceptance procedures are detailed in the documentation. The point of contact for the Commission is Christopher Hall, Environmental Scientist, and the applicant is also listed under the same contact information, indicating an administrative permitting process without competitive bidding or formal proposal requirements.