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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior |
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Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Public Lands |
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Chapter II - Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior |
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SubChapter C - Minerals Management (3000) |
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Part 3280 - Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements |
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Subpart 3284 - Unit Operations |
§ 3284.6 - May BLM authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on lands committed to the unit?
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§ 3284.6 May BLM authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on lands committed to the unit?
(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.