30 CFR 256.70 - Extension of lease by drilling or well reworking operations.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026

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§ 256.70 - Extension of lease by drilling or well reworking operations.

The term of a lease shall be extended beyond the primary term so long as drilling or well reworking operations are approved by the Secretary according to the conditions set forth in 30 CFR 250.180.

authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701,42.S.C. 6213, 43 U.S.C. 1334,Pub. L. 109-432

source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 256.70