### Question
How is the term existing mineral lease defined?


### Answer
The term **existing mineral lease** is defined in *30 U.S.C. § 360* as the following:

> any lease in existence at the time land is acquired by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 360*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-LEASE OF MINERAL DEPOSITS WITHIN ACQUIRED LANDS**

