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 3160 - Onshore Oil and Gas Operations |
Subpart 3162 - Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators |
§ 3162.1 - General requirements. |
§ 3162.2 - Drilling, producing, and drainage obligations. |
§ 3162.3 - Conduct of operations. |
§ 3162.4 - Records and reports. |
§ 3162.5 - Environment and safety. |
§ 3162.6 - Well and facility identification. |
§ 3162.7 - Measurement, disposition, and protection of production. |
§ 3162.2-1 - Drilling and producing obligations. |
§ 3162.2-2 - What steps may BLM take to avoid uncompensated drainage of Federal or Indian mineral resources? |
§ 3162.2-3 - When am I responsible for protecting my Federal or Indian lease from drainage? |
§ 3162.2-4 - What protective action may BLM require the lessee to take to protect the leases from drainage? |
§ 3162.2-5 - Must I take protective action when a protective well would be uneconomic? |
§ 3162.2-6 - When will I have constructive notice that drainage may be occurring? |
§ 3162.2-7 - Who is liable for drainage if more than one person holds undivided interests in the record title or operating rights for the same lease? |
§ 3162.2-8 - Does my responsibility for drainage protection end when I assign or transfer my lease interest? |
§ 3162.2-9 - What is my duty to inquire about the potential for drainage and inform BLM of my findings? |
§ 3162.2-10 - Will BLM notify me when it determines that drainage is occurring? |
§ 3162.2-11 - How soon after I know of the likelihood of drainage must I take protective action? |
§ 3162.2-12 - If I hold an interest in a lease, for what period will the Department assess compensatory royalty against me? |
§ 3162.2-13 - If I acquire an interest in a lease that is being drained, will the Department assess me for compensatory royalty? |
§ 3162.2-14 - May I appeal BLM's decision to require drainage protective measures? |
§ 3162.2-15 - Who has the burden of proof if I appeal BLM's drainage determination? |
§ 3162.3-1 - Drilling applications and plans. |
§ 3162.3-2 - Subsequent well operations. |
§ 3162.3-3 - Other lease operations. |
§ 3162.3-4 - Well abandonment. |
§ 3162.4-1 - Well records and reports. |
§ 3162.4-2 - Samples, tests, and surveys. |
§ 3162.4-3 - Monthly report of operations (Form 3160-6). |
§ 3162.5-1 - Environmental obligations. |
§ 3162.5-2 - Control of wells. |
§ 3162.5-3 - Safety precautions. |
§ 3162.7-1 - Disposition of production. |
§ 3162.7-2 - Measurement of oil. |
§ 3162.7-3 - Measurement of gas. |
§ 3162.7-4 - Royalty rates on oil; sliding and step-scale leases (public land only). |
§ 3162.7-5 - Site security on Federal and Indian (except Osage) oil and gas leases. |