The holder of any patented or unpatented mining claim subject to this subchapter that believes the holder has suffered a loss by operation of this subchapter, or by orders or regulations issued pursuant to this subchapter, may bring a civil action in United States district court to recover just compensation, which shall be awarded if the court finds that the loss constitutes a taking of property compensable under the Constitution.
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Title 54— NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Subtitle I— National Park System
DIVISION A— ESTABLISHMENT AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1007— RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER III— MINING ACTIVITY WITHIN SYSTEM UNITS
§ 100731. Findings and declaration
§ 100732. Preservation and management of System units by Secretary; promulgation of regulations
§ 100733. Recordation of mining claims; publication of notice
§ 100734. Report on finding or notification of potential damage to natural and historical landmarks
§ 100735. Civil actions for just compensation by mining claim holders
§ 100736. Acquisition of land by Secretary
§ 100737. Financial disclosure by officer or employee of Secretary