---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 250.169"
title: "30"
number: "250.169"
heading: "What effect does suspension have on my lease?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/250.169"
---

# §250.169. What effect does suspension have on my lease?

- (a) A suspension may extend the term of a lease (see § [250.180(b)](/cfr/30/250.180.md?p=b), [(d)](/cfr/30/250.180.md?p=d), and [(e)](/cfr/30/250.180.md?p=e)). The extension is equal to the length of time the suspension is in effect, except as provided in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section.
- (b) A Directed Suspension does not extend the term of a lease when the Regional Supervisor directs a suspension because of:
  - (1) Gross negligence; or
  - (2) **A willful violation of a provision of the lease or governing statutes and regulations.**

## Notes

### 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.