### Question
Can you define what qualified expert means?


### Answer
**Qualified expert** is defined as the following in *30 U.S.C. § 28*:

> an individual qualified by education or experience to conduct geological, geochemical or geophysical surveys, as the case may be

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

