Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025
§ 3210.17 - What will BLM do if I do not protect my lease from drainage?

BLM will determine the amount of geothermal resources drained from your lease. MMS will bill you for a compensatory royalty based on our findings. This royalty will equal the amount you would have paid for producing those resources. All interest owners in a lease are jointly and severally liable for drainage protection and any compensatory royalties.

source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 43 CFR 3210.17