---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3135.3"
title: "43"
number: "3135.3"
heading: "How do I apply for a suspension of operations and production?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3135.3"
---

# §3135.3. How do I apply for a suspension of operations and production?

- (a) You must submit to BLM an application stating the circumstances that are beyond your reasonable control that prevent you from operating or producing your lease(s).
- (b) Your suspension application must be signed by—
  - (1) All record title holders of the lease; or
  - (2) **The operator on behalf of the record title holders of the leases committed to an approved agreement.**
- (c) You must submit your application to BLM before your lease expires.
- (d) Your application must be for your entire lease.

## Notes

### Amendments

[67 FR 17886, Apr. 11, 2002]

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6508, 43 U.S.C. 1733 and 1740.

### Source

Source: 46 FR 55497, Nov. 9, 1981, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[67 FR 17886, Apr. 11, 2002]