{"data":{"id":"us/43-cfr-3262.10","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"43 CFR 3262.10","heading":"What operational requirements must I meet when drilling a well?","body":"(a) When drilling a well, you must:\n(1) Keep the well under control at all times by:\n(i) Conducting training during your operation to maintain the capability of your personnel to perform emergency procedures quickly and effectively;\n(ii) Using properly maintained equipment; and\n(iii) Using operational practices that allow for quick and effective emergency response.\n(b) You must use sound engineering principles and take into account all pertinent data when:\n(1) Selecting and using drilling fluid types and weights;\n(2) Designing and implementing a system to control fluid temperatures;\n(3) Designing and using blowout prevention equipment; and\n(4) Designing and implementing a casing and cementing program.\n(c) Your operation must always comply with the requirements of § 3200.4.","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 3262—Conducting Drilling Operations"],"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":"0dfc222ad15a6abd3fa8dbc77d7b153acd146fd3b4f1a12f6c8f2915f040f7ba","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/43-cfr-3261.22","next":"us/43-cfr-3262.11"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}