Current through October 31, 2024
Section 3281.2 - What documents must the unit operator submit to BLM before we may designate a unit area?(a) The unit operator must submit the following documents before BLM may designate a proposed unit area:(1) A report detailing the geologic information and interpretation that indicates, to the satisfaction of BLM, the proposed area is geologically appropriate for unitization;(2) A map showing: (i) The proposed unit area;(ii) All leases (including Federal, state, or private) and tracts (unleased privately owned land or mineral rights);(iii) The Federal lease number and lessee; and(iv) An individual unit tract number;(3) A list which includes the following information as to each Federal, state, and private lease, and tracts of unleased land, to be included in the unit:(ii) The legal land description of each lease and tract;(iii) The acreage of each lease or tract;(iv) The lessor and lessee of each lease;(v) The mineral rights owner of any unleased tract; and(vi) The total number of acres: (B) Under Federal administration; and(C) In private or other (such as state) ownership; and(4) Any other information BLM may require.(b) Before submitting any documents, ask BLM how many copies are required.