43 CFR 3275.21 - May BLM order me to drill and produce wells on my lease?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 04, 2025

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Apr 16, 2025

View all text of Subpart 3275 [§ 3275.10 - § 3275.21]

§ 3275.21 - May BLM order me to drill and produce wells on my lease?

BLM may order you to drill and produce wells on your lease when we find it necessary to protect Federal interests, prevent drainage, or ensure that lease development and production occur in accordance with sound operating practices.

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 3275.21