43 CFR 3261.11 - How do I apply for approval of drilling operations and well pad construction?

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Sep 06, 2024

§ 3261.11 - How do I apply for approval of drilling operations and well pad construction?

(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.

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 3261.11