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Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.3284.6 May BLM authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on lands committed to the unit?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.3284.6 May BLM authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on lands committed to the unit? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-43-public-lands-interior/cfr-sect-43-3284-6/

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