---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3283.4"
title: "43"
number: "3283.4"
heading: "When may the unit operator add lands to or remove lands from a unit agreement?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3283.4"
---

# §3283.4. When may the unit operator add lands to or remove lands from a unit agreement?

- (a) The unit operator may request BLM to designate the addition or removal of lands to or from a unit agreement.
- (b) In order for BLM to complete a review of the unit area revision request, the unit operator must submit to BLM the information required in §§ [3281.2](/cfr/43/3281.2.md), [3281.3](/cfr/43/3281.3.md), and [3281.7](/cfr/43/3281.7.md).
- (c) **BLM will—**
  - (1) Review the request;
  - (2) Determine whether the information provided is sufficient and whether the new or additional geologic information or interpretation provides an acceptable basis for the unit boundary change; and
  - (3) **Notify the unit operator in writing of our decision.**
- (d) If BLM approves the revision, the unit operator must notify all owners of lease interests or mineral rights of the unit area revision.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028 and 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.

### Source

Source: 72 FR 24432, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.