---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3137.51"
title: "43"
number: "3137.51"
heading: "Under what conditions does BLM permit multiple unit operators?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3137.51"
---

# §3137.51. Under what conditions does BLM permit multiple unit operators?


BLM permits multiple unit operators only if the unit agreement defines—

- (a) The conditions under which additional unit operators are acceptable;
- (b) The responsibilities of the different operators, including obtaining BLM approvals, reporting, paying Federal royalties and conducting operations;
- (c) Which unit operators are obligated to ensure bond coverage for each NPR-A lease in the unit;
- (d) **The consequences if one or more unit operators defaults.** For example, if an operator defaults, the unit agreement would list which unit operators would conduct that operator's operations and ensure bonding of those operations; and
- (e) Which unit operator is responsible for unit obligations not specifically assigned in the unit agreement.

## 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.