§3137.61. Change in unit operators.

43 C.F.R. § 3137.61

(a)

To change unit operators, the new unit operator must submit to the BLM:

(1)

Statements that—

(i)

The new operator accepts unit obligations; and

(ii)

The percentage of required interest owners consented to a change of unit operator;

(2)

Evidence of acceptable bonding (see § 3137.60(b)); and

(3)

The processing fee found in the fee schedule in § 3000.120 of this chapter.

(b)

The effective date of the change in unit operator is the date the BLM approves the new unit operator.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[89 FR 30987, Apr. 23, 2024]

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

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

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

[89 FR 30987, Apr. 23, 2024]