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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Leases have a primary term of 10 years.
(b) BLM will extend the primary term for 5 years if:
(1) By the end of the 10th year of the primary term in paragraph (a), you have satisfied the requirements in § 3207.11; and
(2) At the end of each year after the 10th year of the lease, you have satisfied the requirements in § 3207.12(a) or (d) for that year.
(c) BLM will extend the primary term for 5 additional years if:
(1) You satisfied the requirements of § 3207.12(b) or (d); and
(2) At the end of each year of the second 5–year extension you satisfy the requirements in § 3207.12(c) or (d) for that year.
(d) If you do not satisfy the annual requirements during the initial or additional extension of your primary term, your lease terminates or expires.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands: Interior § 43.3207.10 What is the primary term of my lease? - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-43-public-lands-interior/cfr-sect-43-3207-10/
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