---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3217.14"
title: "43"
number: "3217.14"
heading: "When will BLM approve my drilling or development contract?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3217.14"
---

# §3217.14. When will BLM approve my drilling or development contract?


BLM may approve a drilling or development contract when:

- (a) One or more geothermal lessees enter into the contract with one or more persons; or
- (b) Lessees need the contract for regional exploration of geothermal resources;
- (c) BLM has coordinated the review of the proposed contract with appropriate state agencies; and
- (d) BLM determines that approval best serves or is necessary for the conservation of natural resources, public convenience or necessity, or the interests of the United States.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; and Pub. L. 109-58.

### Source

Source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.