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43 CFR 3261.11: How do I apply for approval of drilling operations and well pad construction?
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 3261—Drilling Operations: Getting a Permit
(a) Send to BLM:
(1) A completed and signed drilling permit application, Form 3260-2;
(2) A complete operations plan (§ 3261.12);
(3) A complete drilling program (§ 3261.13); and
(4) An acceptable bond (§ 3261.18).
(b) Do not start any drilling operations until after BLM approves the permit.
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