---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3137.24"
title: "43"
number: "3137.24"
heading: "Why would BLM reject a unit agreement application?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3137.24"
---

# §3137.24. Why would BLM reject a unit agreement application?


BLM will reject a unit agreement application—

- (a) That does not address all mandatory terms, including those required under [§ 3137.21(b)](/cfr/43/3137.21.md?p=b) of this subpart;
- (b) If the unit operator—
  - (1) Has an unsatisfactory record of complying with applicable laws, regulations, the terms of any lease or permit, or the requirements of any notice or order; or
  - (2) Is not qualified to operate within NPR-A under applicable laws and regulations;
- (c) That does not conserve natural resources;
- (d) That is not in the public interest;
- (e) That does not comply with any special conditions in effect for any part of the NPR-A that the unit or any lease subject to the unit would affect; or
- (f) **That does not comply with the requirements of this subpart.**

## Notes

### Source

Source: 67 FR 17886, Apr. 11, 2002, unless otherwise noted.

### 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.