Section 54
SEC. 54. The register of deeds of the province concerned shall act as mining recorder for that province: Provided, however, That if circumstances so require, the President may appoint district mining officers, or mining recorders or by administrative order impose the performance of the duties of the local district mining officer or mining recorder upon any official or employee in the public service. All such district mining officers or mining recorders shall be under the direction, supervision, and control of the Director of the Bureau of Mines in so far as their duties as district mining officers or mining recorders are concerned.