Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.3281.19 What action will BLM take on a proposed unit agreement?

(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:

(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.