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43 CFR 3217.14: When will BLM approve my drilling or development contract?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 43—Public Lands: Interior
- Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands
- CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
- SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000)
- PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING
- Subpart 3217—Cooperative Agreements
BLM may approve a drilling or development contract when:
(a) One or more geothermal lessees enter into the contract with one or more persons; or
(b) Lessees need the contract for regional exploration of geothermal resources;
(c) BLM has coordinated the review of the proposed contract with appropriate state agencies; and
(d) BLM determines that approval best serves or is necessary for the conservation of natural resources, public convenience or necessity, or the interests of the United States.
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