Title 43

PART 3160 SUBPART 3162

Subpart 3162 - Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators

• 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, 1740; and Sec. 107, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted.
• 47 FR 47765, Oct. 27, 1982, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 48 FR 36583, Aug. 12, 1983.

43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.1	SECTION 3162.1	3162.1 General requirements.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.2	SECTION 3162.2	3162.2 Drilling, producing, and drainage obligations.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.3	SECTION 3162.2-1	3162.2-1 Drilling and producing obligations.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.4	SECTION 3162.2-2	3162.2-2 What steps may BLM take to avoid uncompensated drainage of Federal or Indian mineral resources
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.5	SECTION 3162.2-3	3162.2-3 When am I responsible for protecting my Federal or Indian lease from drainage
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.6	SECTION 3162.2-4	3162.2-4 What protective action may BLM require the lessee to take to protect the leases from drainage
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.7	SECTION 3162.2-5	3162.2-5 Must I take protective action when a protective well would be uneconomic
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.8	SECTION 3162.2-6	3162.2-6 When will I have constructive notice that drainage may be occurring
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.9	SECTION 3162.2-7	3162.2-7 Who is liable for drainage if more than one person holds undivided interests in the record title or operating rights for the same lease
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.10	SECTION 3162.2-8	3162.2-8 Does my responsibility for drainage protection end when I assign or transfer my lease interest
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.11	SECTION 3162.2-9	3162.2-9 What is my duty to inquire about the potential for drainage and inform BLM of my findings
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.12	SECTION 3162.2-10	3162.2-10 Will BLM notify me when it determines that drainage is occurring
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.13	SECTION 3162.2-11	3162.2-11 How soon after I know of the likelihood of drainage must I take protective action
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.14	SECTION 3162.2-12	3162.2-12 If I hold an interest in a lease, for what period will the Department assess compensatory royalty against me
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.15	SECTION 3162.2-13	3162.2-13 If I acquire an interest in a lease that is being drained, will the Department assess me for compensatory royalty
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.16	SECTION 3162.2-14	3162.2-14 May I appeal BLM's decision to require drainage protective measures
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.17	SECTION 3162.2-15	3162.2-15 Who has the burden of proof if I appeal BLM's drainage determination
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.18	SECTION 3162.3	3162.3 Conduct of operations.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.19	SECTION 3162.3-1	3162.3-1 Drilling applications and plans.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.20	SECTION 3162.3-2	3162.3-2 Subsequent well operations.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.21	SECTION 3162.3-3	3162.3-3 Other lease operations.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.22	SECTION 3162.3-4	3162.3-4 Well abandonment.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.23	SECTION 3162.4	3162.4 Records and reports.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.24	SECTION 3162.4-1	3162.4-1 Well records and reports.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.25	SECTION 3162.4-2	3162.4-2 Samples, tests, and surveys.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.26	SECTION 3162.5	3162.5 Environment and safety.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.27	SECTION 3162.5-1	3162.5-1 Environmental obligations.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.28	SECTION 3162.5-2	3162.5-2 Control of wells.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.29	SECTION 3162.5-3	3162.5-3 Safety precautions.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.30	SECTION 3162.6	3162.6 Well and facility identification.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.31	SECTION 3162.7	3162.7 Measurement, disposition, and protection of production.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.32	SECTION 3162.7-1	3162.7-1 Disposition of production.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.33	SECTION 3162.7-2	3162.7-2 Measurement of oil.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.34	SECTION 3162.7-3	3162.7-3 Measurement of gas.
43:2.1.1.3.49.3.72.35	SECTION 3162.7-4	3162.7-4 Royalty rates on oil; sliding and step-scale leases (public land only).

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