43 C.F.R. § 3284.6

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 3284.6 - May BLM authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on lands committed to the unit?
(a) BLM may authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on the interest owner's lease only if it is located outside of an established participating area. However, BLM will only do so upon determining that:
(1) The unit operator is not diligently pursuing unit development; and
(2) Drilling the well is in the public interest.
(b) If BLM determines that a working interest has completed a well that will produce or utilize geothermal resources in commercial quantities, the unit operator must:
(1) Apply to revise the participating area to include the well; and
(2) Operate the well.

43 C.F.R. § 3284.6