In general A person may apply for an exploration permit for any mining claim, license, or lease authorizing the applicant to remove a reasonable amount of the hardrock minerals, as defined in the license or lease or established in such regulations as the Secretary shall issue, from the area that is subject to the mining claim, license, or lease, respectively, for analysis, study, and testing. (2) Limitation Such permit shall not authorize the applicant to remove any mineral for sale nor to conduct any activities other than those required for exploration for hardrock minerals and reclamation. (b) Permit application requirements To apply for an exploration permit under this section, a person shall submit to the Secretary concerned an application for such permit in a manner determined satisfactory by the Secretary concerned, which shall include— (1) an exploration plan