{"data":{"id":"us/43-cfr-3261.13","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"43 CFR 3261.13","heading":"What is a drilling program and how do I apply for drilling program approval?","body":"(a) A drilling program describes all the operational aspects of your proposal to drill, complete, and test a well.\n(b) Send to BLM:\n(1) A detailed description of the equipment, materials, and procedures you will use;\n(2) The proposed/anticipated depth of the well;\n(3) If you plan to directionally drill your well, also send us:\n(i) The proposed bottom hole location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;\n(ii) The kick-off point;\n(iii) The direction of deviation;\n(iv) The angle of build-up and maximum angle; and\n(v) Plan and cross section maps indicating the surface and bottom hole locations;\n(4) The casing and cementing program;\n(5) The circulation media (mud, air, foam, etc.);\n(6) A description of the logs that you will run;\n(7) A description and diagram of the blowout prevention equipment you will use during each phase of drilling;\n(8) The expected depth and thickness of fresh water zones;\n(9) Anticipated lost circulation zones;\n(10) Anticipated reservoir temperature and pressure;\n(11) Anticipated temperature gradient in the area;\n(12) A plat certified by a licensed surveyor showing the surveyed surface location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;\n(13) Procedures and durations of well testing; and\n(14) Any other information we may require.","path":["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"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-43.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:15Z","sha256":"fac05a11ff53516a591bfc07375bb4e492d6d90171b6592cb758b9ab190017a3","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/43-cfr-3261.12","next":"us/43-cfr-3261.14"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}