Section 3213.13 - When does relinquishment take effect?(a) If BLM determines your relinquishment request meets the requirements of §§ 3213.11 and 3213.12 , your relinquishment is effective the day we receive it.(b) Notwithstanding the relinquishment, you and your surety continue to be responsible for: (1) Paying all rents and royalties due before the relinquishment was effective;(2) Plugging and abandoning all wells on the relinquished land;(3) Restoring and reclaiming the surface and other resources; and(4) Complying with § 3200.4 .