43 CFR 3271.15 - How do I get a permit to begin commercial operations?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

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§ 3271.15 - How do I get a permit to begin commercial operations?

Before using Federal geothermal resources, you as lessee, operator, or facility operator must send us a completed commercial use permit (see § 3274.11). This also applies when you use Federal resources allocated through any form of agreement. Do not start any commercial use operations until BLM approves your commercial use permit.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701

source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 3271.15