### Question
How does MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL define geochemical surveys?


### Answer
Under *30 U.S.C. § 28*, **geochemical surveys** is defined as:

> surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of chemistry as they relate to the search for and discovery of mineral deposits

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 28*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL**

