§250.169. What effect does suspension have on my lease?
30 C.F.R. § 250.169
A suspension may extend the term of a lease (see § 250.180(b), (d), and (e)). The extension is equal to the length of time the suspension is in effect, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section.
A Directed Suspension does not extend the term of a lease when the Regional Supervisor directs a suspension because of:
Gross negligence; or
A willful violation of a provision of the lease or governing statutes and regulations.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.
Source
Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.