Section 3281.19 - What action will BLM take on a proposed unit agreement?BLM will:
(a) Review the proposed unit agreement to ensure that the public interest is protected and that the agreement conforms to applicable laws and regulations;(b) Coordinate the review of a proposed unit agreement with appropriate state agencies, and other Federal surface management agencies, if applicable;(c) Approve the unit agreement and provide the unit operator with signed copies of the agreement, if we determine: (1) That the unit operator has submitted all required information;(2) That the unit agreement and the unit operator satisfy all required terms and conditions, including the requirements specified at §§ 3281.14 and 3281.15 , and conform with all applicable laws and regulations; and(3) That the unit agreement is necessary or advisable to meet the public interest;(d) Notify the unit operator in writing if we reject the unit agreement proposal; and(e) Reject any unit application that includes lands already committed to an approved unit agreement.