Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 02, 2024

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: May 15, 2024
§ 285.402 - What is the effect of a cessation order?

(a) Upon receiving a cessation order, you must cease all activities on your lease or grant, as specified in the order. BSEE may authorize certain activities during the period of the cessation order.

(b) A cessation order will last for the period specified in the order or as otherwise specified by BSEE. If BSEE determines that the circumstances giving rise to the cessation order cannot be resolved within a reasonable time period, the Secretary may initiate cancellation of your lease or grant, as provided in § 285.437.

(c) A cessation order does not extend the term of your lease or grant for the period you are prohibited from conducting activities.

(d) You must continue to make all required payments on your lease or grant during the period a cessation order is in effect.

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1331
source: 88 FR 6413, Jan. 31, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 285.402