Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior |
Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands |
Chapter II—Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior |
SubChapter C—Minerals Management (3000) |
Part 3140 - Leasing in Special Tar Sand Areas |
Subpart 3140 - Conversion of Existing Oil and Gas Leases and Valid Claims Based on Mineral Locations |
General Provisions |
§ 3140.13 - Exploration plans.
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§ 3140.13 Exploration plans.
(a) The authorized officer may grant permission to holders of existing oil and gas leases to gather information to develop, perfect, complete or amend a plan of operations required for conversion upon the approval of the authorized officer of an exploration plan developed in accordance with 43 CFR 3592.1.
(b) The approval of an exploration plan in units of the National Park System requires the consent of the Regional Director of the National Park Service in accordance with § 3140.70.
(c) The filing of an exploration plan alone will be insufficient to meet the requirements of a complete plan of operations as set forth in § 3140.23.