Section 3171.14 - Valid period of approved APD(a) An APD approval is valid for 2 years from the date that it is approved, or until lease expiration, whichever occurs first. If the operator submits a written request before the expiration of the original approval, the BLM, in coordination with the FS, as appropriate may extend the APD's validity for up to 2 additional years.(b) The operator is responsible for reclaiming any surface disturbance that resulted from its actions, even if a well was not drilled.