Title 43

PART 3200

Part 3200 - Geothermal Resource Leasing

PART 3200 - GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING Authority:30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; and Pub. L. 109-58. Source:72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

43:2.1.1.3.54.1SUBPART 3200
Subpart 3200 - Geothermal Resource Leasing
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.1SECTION 3200.1
   3200.1 Definitions.
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.2SECTION 3200.3
   3200.3 Changes in agency duties.
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.3SECTION 3200.4
   3200.4 What requirements must I comply with when taking any actions or conducting any operations under this part
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.4SECTION 3200.5
   3200.5 What are my rights of appeal
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.5SECTION 3200.6
   3200.6 What types of geothermal leases will BLM issue
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.6SECTION 3200.7
   3200.7 What regulations apply to geothermal leases issued before August 8, 2005
43:2.1.1.3.54.1.83.7SECTION 3200.8
   3200.8 What regulations apply to leases issued in response to applications pending on August 8, 2005
43:2.1.1.3.54.2SUBPART 3201
Subpart 3201 - Available Lands
43:2.1.1.3.54.2.83.1SECTION 3201.10
   3201.10 What lands are available for geothermal leasing
43:2.1.1.3.54.2.83.2SECTION 3201.11
   3201.11 What lands are not available for geothermal leasing
43:2.1.1.3.54.3SUBPART 3202
Subpart 3202 - Lessee Qualifications
43:2.1.1.3.54.3.83.1SECTION 3202.10
   3202.10 Who may hold a geothermal lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.3.83.2SECTION 3202.11
   3202.11 Must I prove I am qualified to hold a lease when filing an application to lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.3.83.3SECTION 3202.12
   3202.12 Are other persons allowed to act on my behalf to file an application to lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.3.83.4SECTION 3202.13
   3202.13 What happens if the applicant dies before the lease is issued
43:2.1.1.3.54.4SUBPART 3203
Subpart 3203 - Competitive Leasing
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.1SECTION 3203.5
   3203.5 What is the general process for obtaining a geothermal lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.2SECTION 3203.10
   3203.10 How are lands included in a competitive sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.3SECTION 3203.11
   3203.11 Under what circumstances may parcels be offered as a block for competitive sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.4SECTION 3203.12
   3203.12 What fees must I pay to nominate lands
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.5SECTION 3203.13
   3203.13 How often will BLM hold a competitive lease sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.6SECTION 3203.14
   3203.14 How will BLM provide notice of a competitive lease sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.7SECTION 3203.15
   3203.15 How does BLM conduct a competitive lease sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.8SECTION 3203.17
   3203.17 How must I make payments if I am the successful bidder
43:2.1.1.3.54.4.83.9SECTION 3203.18
   3203.18 What happens to parcels that receive no bids at a competitive lease sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.5SUBPART 3204
Subpart 3204 - Noncompetitive Leasing Other Than Direct Use Leases
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.1SECTION 3204.5
   3204.5 How can I obtain a noncompetitive lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.2SECTION 3204.10
   3204.10 What payment must I submit with my noncompetitive lease application
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.3SECTION 3204.11
   3204.11 How may I acquire a noncompetitive lease for lands that were not sold at a competitive lease sale
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.4SECTION 3204.12
   3204.12 How may I acquire a noncompetitive lease for lands subject to a mining claim
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.5SECTION 3204.13
   3204.13 How will BLM process noncompetitive lease applications pending on August 8, 2005
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.6SECTION 3204.14
   3204.14 May I amend my application for a noncompetitive lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.5.83.7SECTION 3204.15
   3204.15 May I withdraw my application for a noncompetitive lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.6SUBPART 3205
Subpart 3205 - Direct Use Leasing
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.1SECTION 3205.6
   3205.6 When may BLM issue a direct use lease to an applicant
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.2SECTION 3205.7
   3205.7 How much acreage should I apply for in a direct use lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.3SECTION 3205.10
   3205.10 How do I obtain a direct use lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.4SECTION 3205.12
   3205.12 How will BLM respond to direct use lease applications on lands managed by another agency
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.5SECTION 3205.13
   3205.13 May I withdraw my application for a direct use lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.6SECTION 3205.14
   3205.14 May I amend my application for a direct use lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.6.83.7SECTION 3205.15
   3205.15 How will I know whether my direct use lease will be issued
43:2.1.1.3.54.7SUBPART 3206
Subpart 3206 - Lease Issuance
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.1SECTION 3206.10
   3206.10 What must I do for BLM to issue a lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.2SECTION 3206.11
   3206.11 What must BLM do before issuing a lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.3SECTION 3206.12
   3206.12 What are the minimum and maximum lease sizes
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.4SECTION 3206.13
   3206.13 What is the maximum acreage I may hold
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.5SECTION 3206.14
   3206.14 How does BLM compute acreage holdings
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.6SECTION 3206.15
   3206.15 How will BLM charge acreage holdings if the United States owns only a fractional interest in the geothermal resources in a lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.7SECTION 3206.16
   3206.16 Is there any acreage which is not chargeable
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.8SECTION 3206.17
   3206.17 What will BLM do if my holdings exceed the maximum acreage limits
43:2.1.1.3.54.7.83.9SECTION 3206.18
   3206.18 When will BLM issue my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.8SUBPART 3207
Subpart 3207 - Lease Terms and Extensions
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.1SECTION 3207.5
   3207.5 What terms (time periods) apply to my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.2SECTION 3207.10
   3207.10 What is the primary term of my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.3SECTION 3207.11
   3207.11 What work am I required to perform during the first 10 years of my lease for BLM to grant the initial extension of the primary term of my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.4SECTION 3207.12
   3207.12 What work am I required to perform each year for BLM to continue the initial and additional extensions of the primary term of my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.5SECTION 3207.13
   3207.13 Must I comply with the requirements of §§ 3207.11 and 3207.12 when my lease overlies a mining claim
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.6SECTION 3207.14
   3207.14 How do I qualify for a drilling extension
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.7SECTION 3207.15
   3207.15 How do I qualify for a production extension
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.8SECTION 3207.16
   3207.16 When may my lease be renewed
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.9SECTION 3207.17
   3207.17 How is the term of my lease affected by commitment to a unit
43:2.1.1.3.54.8.83.10SECTION 3207.18
   3207.18 Can my lease be extended if it is eliminated from a unit
43:2.1.1.3.54.9SUBPART 3210
Subpart 3210 - Additional Lease Information
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.1SECTION 3210.10
   3210.10 When does lease segregation occur
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.2SECTION 3210.11
   3210.11 Does a lease segregated from an agreement or plan receive any benefits from unitization of the committed portion of the original lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.3SECTION 3210.12
   3210.12 May I consolidate leases
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.4SECTION 3210.13
   3210.13 Who may lease or locate other minerals on the same lands as my geothermal lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.5SECTION 3210.14
   3210.14 May BLM readjust the terms and conditions in my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.6SECTION 3210.15
   3210.15 What if I appeal BLM's decision to readjust my lease terms
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.7SECTION 3210.16
   3210.16 How must I prevent drainage of geothermal resources from my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.9.83.8SECTION 3210.17
   3210.17 What will BLM do if I do not protect my lease from drainage
43:2.1.1.3.54.10SUBPART 3211
Subpart 3211 - Filing and Processing Fees, Rent, Direct Use Fees, and Royalties
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.1SECTION 3211.10
   3211.10 What are the processing and filing fees for leases
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.2SECTION 3211.11
   3211.11 What are the annual lease rental rates
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.3SECTION 3211.12
   3211.12 How and where do I pay my rent
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.4SECTION 3211.13
   3211.13 When is my annual rental payment due
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.5SECTION 3211.14
   3211.14 Will I always pay rent on my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.6SECTION 3211.15
   3211.15 How do I credit rent towards royalty
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.7SECTION 3211.16
   3211.16 Can I credit rent towards direct use fees
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.8SECTION 3211.17
   3211.17 What is the royalty rate on geothermal resources produced from or attributable to my lease that are used for commercial generation of electricity
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.9SECTION 3211.18
   3211.18 What is the royalty rate on geothermal resources produced from or attributable to my lease that are used directly for purposes other than commercial generation of electricity
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.10SECTION 3211.19
   3211.19 What is the royalty rate on byproducts derived from geothermal resources produced from or attributable to my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.11SECTION 3211.20
   3211.20 How do I credit advanced royalty towards royalty
43:2.1.1.3.54.10.83.12SECTION 3211.21
   3211.21 When do I owe minimum royalty
43:2.1.1.3.54.11SUBPART 3212
Subpart 3212 - Lease Suspensions, Cessation of Production, Royalty Rate Reductions, and Energy Policy Act Royalty Rate Conversions
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.1SECTION 3212.10
   3212.10 What is the difference between a suspension of operations and production and a suspension of operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.2SECTION 3212.11
   3212.11 How do I obtain a suspension of operations or a suspension of operations and production on my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.3SECTION 3212.12
   3212.12 How long does a suspension of operations or a suspension of operations and production last
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.4SECTION 3212.13
   3212.13 How does a suspension affect my lease term and obligations
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.5SECTION 3212.14
   3212.14 What happens when the suspension ends
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.6SECTION 3212.15
   3212.15 Will my lease remain in effect if I cease production and I do not have an approved suspension
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.7SECTION 3212.16
   3212.16 Can I apply to BLM to reduce, suspend, or waive the royalty or rental of my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.8SECTION 3212.17
   3212.17 What information must I submit when I request that BLM suspend, reduce, or waive my royalty or rental
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.9SECTION 3212.18
   3212.18 What are the production incentives for leases
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.10SECTION 3212.19
   3212.19 How do I apply for a production incentive
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.11SECTION 3212.20
   3212.20 How will BLM review my request for a production incentive
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.12SECTION 3212.21
   3212.21 What criteria establish a qualified expansion project for the purpose of obtaining a production incentive
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.13SECTION 3212.22
   3212.22 What criteria establish a new facility for the purpose of obtaining a production incentive
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.14SECTION 3212.23
   3212.23 How will the production incentive apply to a qualified expansion project
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.15SECTION 3212.24
   3212.24 How will the production incentive apply to a new facility
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.16SECTION 3212.25
   3212.25 Can I convert the royalty rate terms of my lease in effect before August 8, 2005, to the terms of the Geothermal Steam Act, as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.17SECTION 3212.26
   3212.26 How do I submit a request to modify the royalty rate terms of my lease to the applicable terms prescribed in the Energy Policy Act of 2005
43:2.1.1.3.54.11.83.18SECTION 3212.27
   3212.27 How will BLM or MMS review my request to modify the lease royalty rate terms
43:2.1.1.3.54.12SUBPART 3213
Subpart 3213 - Relinquishment, Termination, and Cancellation
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.1SECTION 3213.10
   3213.10 Who may relinquish a lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.2SECTION 3213.11
   3213.11 What must I do to relinquish a lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.3SECTION 3213.12
   3213.12 May BLM accept a partial relinquishment if it will reduce my lease to less than 640 acres
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.4SECTION 3213.13
   3213.13 When does relinquishment take effect
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.5SECTION 3213.14
   3213.14 Will BLM terminate my lease if I do not pay my rent on time
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.6SECTION 3213.15
   3213.15 How will BLM notify me if it terminates my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.7SECTION 3213.16
   3213.16 May BLM cancel my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.8SECTION 3213.17
   3213.17 May BLM terminate my lease for reasons other than non-payment of rentals
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.9SECTION 3213.18
   3213.18 When is a termination effective
43:2.1.1.3.54.12.83.10SECTION 3213.19
   3213.19 What can I do if BLM notifies me that my lease is being terminated because of a violation of the law, regulations, or lease terms
43:2.1.1.3.54.13SUBPART 3214
Subpart 3214 - Personal and Surety Bonds
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.1SECTION 3214.10
   3214.10 Who must post a geothermal bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.2SECTION 3214.11
   3214.11 Who must my bond cover
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.3SECTION 3214.12
   3214.12 What activities must my bond cover
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.4SECTION 3214.13
   3214.13 What is the minimum dollar amount required for a bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.5SECTION 3214.14
   3214.14 May BLM increase the bond amount above the minimum
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.6SECTION 3214.15
   3214.15 What kind of financial guarantee will BLM accept to back my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.7SECTION 3214.16
   3214.16 Is there a special bond form I must use
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.8SECTION 3214.17
   3214.17 Where must I submit my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.9SECTION 3214.18
   3214.18 Who will BLM hold liable under the lease and what are they liable for
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.10SECTION 3214.19
   3214.19 What are my bonding requirements when a lease interest is transferred to me
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.11SECTION 3214.20
   3214.20 How do I modify my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.12SECTION 3214.21
   3214.21 What must I do if I want to use a certificate of deposit to back my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.13.83.13SECTION 3214.22
   3214.22 What must I do if I want to use a letter of credit to back my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.14SUBPART 3215
Subpart 3215 - Bond Release, Termination, and Collection
43:2.1.1.3.54.14.83.1SECTION 3215.10
   3215.10 When may BLM collect against my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.14.83.2SECTION 3215.11
   3215.11 Must I replace my bond after BLM collects against it
43:2.1.1.3.54.14.83.3SECTION 3215.12
   3215.12 What will BLM do if I do not restore the face amount or file a new bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.14.83.4SECTION 3215.13
   3215.13 Will BLM terminate or release my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.14.83.5SECTION 3215.14
   3215.14 When BLM releases my bond, does that end my responsibilities
43:2.1.1.3.54.15SUBPART 3216
Subpart 3216 - Transfers
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.1SECTION 3216.10
   3216.10 What types of lease interests may I transfer
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.2SECTION 3216.11
   3216.11 Where must I file a transfer request
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.3SECTION 3216.12
   3216.12 When does a transferee take responsibility for lease obligations
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.4SECTION 3216.13
   3216.13 What are my responsibilities after I transfer my interest
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.5SECTION 3216.14
   3216.14 What filing fees and forms does a transfer require
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.6SECTION 3216.15
   3216.15 When must I file my transfer request
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.7SECTION 3216.16
   3216.16 Must I file separate transfer requests for each lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.8SECTION 3216.17
   3216.17 Where must I file estate transfers, corporate mergers, and name changes
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.9SECTION 3216.18
   3216.18 How do I describe the lands in my lease transfer
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.10SECTION 3216.19
   3216.19 May I transfer record title interest for less than 640 acres
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.11SECTION 3216.20
   3216.20 When does a transfer segregate a lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.12SECTION 3216.21
   3216.21 When is my transfer effective
43:2.1.1.3.54.15.83.13SECTION 3216.22
   3216.22 Does BLM approve all transfer requests
43:2.1.1.3.54.16SUBPART 3217
Subpart 3217 - Cooperative Agreements
43:2.1.1.3.54.16.83.1SECTION 3217.10
   3217.10 What are unit agreements
43:2.1.1.3.54.16.83.2SECTION 3217.11
   3217.11 What are communitization agreements
43:2.1.1.3.54.16.83.3SECTION 3217.12
   3217.12 What does BLM need to approve my communitization agreement
43:2.1.1.3.54.16.83.4SECTION 3217.13
   3217.13 When does my communitization agreement go into effect
43:2.1.1.3.54.16.83.5SECTION 3217.14
   3217.14 When will BLM approve my drilling or development contract
43:2.1.1.3.54.16.83.6SECTION 3217.15
   3217.15 What does BLM need to approve my drilling or development contract
43:2.1.1.3.54.17SUBPART 3250
Subpart 3250 - Exploration Operations - General
43:2.1.1.3.54.17.83.1SECTION 3250.10
   3250.10 When do the exploration operations regulations apply
43:2.1.1.3.54.17.83.2SECTION 3250.11
   3250.11 May I conduct exploration operations on my lease, someone else's lease, or unleased land
43:2.1.1.3.54.17.83.3SECTION 3250.12
   3250.12 What general standards apply to exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.17.83.4SECTION 3250.13
   3250.13 What additional BLM orders or instructions govern exploration
43:2.1.1.3.54.17.83.5SECTION 3250.14
   3250.14 What types of operations may I propose in my application to conduct exploration
43:2.1.1.3.54.18SUBPART 3251
Subpart 3251 - Exploration Operations: Getting BLM Approval
43:2.1.1.3.54.18.83.1SECTION 3251.10
   3251.10 Do I need a permit before I start exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.18.83.2SECTION 3251.11
   3251.11 What information is in a complete Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations application
43:2.1.1.3.54.18.83.3SECTION 3251.12
   3251.12 What action will BLM take on my Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.18.83.4SECTION 3251.13
   3251.13 Once I have an approved Notice of Intent, how can I change my exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.18.83.5SECTION 3251.14
   3251.14 Do I need a bond for conducting exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.18.83.6SECTION 3251.15
   3251.15 When will BLM release my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.19SUBPART 3252
Subpart 3252 - Conducting Exploration Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.1SECTION 3252.10
   3252.10 What operational standards apply to my exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.2SECTION 3252.11
   3252.11 What environmental requirements must I meet when conducting exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.3SECTION 3252.12
   3252.12 How deep may I drill a temperature gradient well
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.4SECTION 3252.13
   3252.13 How long may I collect information from my temperature gradient well
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.5SECTION 3252.14
   3252.14 How must I complete a temperature gradient well
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.6SECTION 3252.15
   3252.15 When must I abandon a temperature gradient well
43:2.1.1.3.54.19.83.7SECTION 3252.16
   3252.16 How must I abandon a temperature gradient well
43:2.1.1.3.54.20SUBPART 3253
Subpart 3253 - Reports: Exploration Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.20.83.1SECTION 3253.10
   3253.10 Must I share with BLM the data I collect through exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.20.83.2SECTION 3253.11
   3253.11 Must I notify BLM when I have completed my exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.21SUBPART 3254
Subpart 3254 - Inspection, Enforcement, and Noncompliance for Exploration Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.21.83.1SECTION 3254.10
   3254.10 May BLM inspect my exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.21.83.2SECTION 3254.11
   3254.11 What will BLM do if my exploration operations are not in compliance with my permit, other BLM approvals or orders, or the regulations in this part
43:2.1.1.3.54.22SUBPART 3255
Subpart 3255 - Confidential, Proprietary Information
43:2.1.1.3.54.22.83.1SECTION 3255.10
   3255.10 Will BLM disclose information I submit under these regulations
43:2.1.1.3.54.22.83.2SECTION 3255.11
   3255.11 When I submit confidential, proprietary information, how can I help ensure it is not available to the public
43:2.1.1.3.54.22.83.3SECTION 3255.12
   3255.12 How long will information I give BLM remain confidential or proprietary
43:2.1.1.3.54.22.83.4SECTION 3255.13
   3255.13 How will BLM treat Indian information submitted under the Indian Mineral Development Act
43:2.1.1.3.54.22.83.5SECTION 3255.14
   3255.14 How will BLM administer information concerning other Indian minerals
43:2.1.1.3.54.22.83.6SECTION 3255.15
   3255.15 When will BLM consult with Indian mineral owners when information concerning their minerals is the subject of a FOIA request
43:2.1.1.3.54.23SUBPART 3256
Subpart 3256 - Exploration Operations Relief and Appeals
43:2.1.1.3.54.23.83.1SECTION 3256.10
   3256.10 How do I request a variance from BLM requirements that apply to my exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.23.83.2SECTION 3256.11
   3256.11 How may I appeal a BLM decision regarding my exploration operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.24SUBPART 3260
Subpart 3260 - Geothermal Drilling Operations - General
43:2.1.1.3.54.24.83.1SECTION 3260.10
   3260.10 What types of geothermal drilling operations are covered by these regulations
43:2.1.1.3.54.24.83.2SECTION 3260.11
   3260.11 What general standards apply to my drilling operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.24.83.3SECTION 3260.12
   3260.12 What other orders or instructions may BLM issue
43:2.1.1.3.54.25SUBPART 3261
Subpart 3261 - Drilling Operations: Getting a Permit
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.1SECTION 3261.10
   3261.10 How do I get approval to begin well pad construction
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.2SECTION 3261.11
   3261.11 How do I apply for approval of drilling operations and well pad construction
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.3SECTION 3261.12
   3261.12 What is an operations plan
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.4SECTION 3261.13
   3261.13 What is a drilling program and how do I apply for drilling program approval
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.5SECTION 3261.14
   3261.14 When must I give BLM my operations plan
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.6SECTION 3261.15
   3261.15 Must I give BLM my drilling permit application, drilling program, and operations plan at the same time
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.7SECTION 3261.16
   3261.16 Can my operations plan, drilling permit, and drilling program apply to more than one well
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.8SECTION 3261.17
   3261.17 How do I amend my operations plan or drilling permit
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.9SECTION 3261.18
   3261.18 Do I need to file a bond with BLM before I build a well pad or drill a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.10SECTION 3261.19
   3261.19 When will BLM release my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.11SECTION 3261.20
   3261.20 How will BLM review applications submitted under this subpart and notify me of its decision
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.12SECTION 3261.21
   3261.21 How do I get approval to change an approved drilling operation
43:2.1.1.3.54.25.83.13SECTION 3261.22
   3261.22 How do I get approval for subsequent well operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.26SUBPART 3262
Subpart 3262 - Conducting Drilling Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.26.83.1SECTION 3262.10
   3262.10 What operational requirements must I meet when drilling a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.26.83.2SECTION 3262.11
   3262.11 What environmental requirements must I meet when drilling a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.26.83.3SECTION 3262.12
   3262.12 Must I post a sign at every well
43:2.1.1.3.54.26.83.4SECTION 3262.13
   3262.13 May BLM require me to follow a well spacing program
43:2.1.1.3.54.26.83.5SECTION 3262.14
   3262.14 May BLM require me to take samples or perform tests and surveys
43:2.1.1.3.54.27SUBPART 3263
Subpart 3263 - Well Abandonment
43:2.1.1.3.54.27.83.1SECTION 3263.10
   3263.10 May I abandon a well without BLM's approval
43:2.1.1.3.54.27.83.2SECTION 3263.11
   3263.11 What information must I give BLM to approve my Sundry Notice for abandoning a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.27.83.3SECTION 3263.12
   3263.12 How will BLM review my Sundry Notice to abandon my well and notify me of their decision
43:2.1.1.3.54.27.83.4SECTION 3263.13
   3263.13 What must I do to restore the site
43:2.1.1.3.54.27.83.5SECTION 3263.14
   3263.14 May BLM require me to abandon a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.27.83.6SECTION 3263.15
   3263.15 May I abandon a producible well
43:2.1.1.3.54.28SUBPART 3264
Subpart 3264 - Reports - Drilling Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.28.83.1SECTION 3264.10
   3264.10 What must I submit to BLM after I complete a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.28.83.2SECTION 3264.11
   3264.11 What must I submit to BLM after I finish subsequent well operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.28.83.3SECTION 3264.12
   3264.12 What must I submit to BLM after I abandon a well
43:2.1.1.3.54.28.83.4SECTION 3264.13
   3264.13 What drilling and operational records must I maintain for each well
43:2.1.1.3.54.28.83.5SECTION 3264.14
   3264.14 How do I notify BLM of accidents occurring on my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.29SUBPART 3265
Subpart 3265 - Inspection, Enforcement, and Noncompliance for Drilling Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.29.83.1SECTION 3265.10
   3265.10 What part of my drilling operations may BLM inspect
43:2.1.1.3.54.29.83.2SECTION 3265.11
   3265.11 What records must I keep available for inspection
43:2.1.1.3.54.29.83.3SECTION 3265.12
   3265.12 What will BLM do if my operations do not comply with my permit and applicable regulations
43:2.1.1.3.54.30SUBPART 3266
Subpart 3266 - Confidential, Proprietary Information
43:2.1.1.3.54.30.83.1SECTION 3266.10
   3266.10 Will BLM disclose information I submit under these regulations
43:2.1.1.3.54.30.83.2SECTION 3266.11
   3266.11 When I submit confidential, proprietary information, how can I help ensure that it is not available to the public
43:2.1.1.3.54.30.83.3SECTION 3266.12
   3266.12 How long will information I give BLM remain confidential or proprietary
43:2.1.1.3.54.31SUBPART 3267
Subpart 3267 - Geothermal Drilling Operations Relief and Appeals
43:2.1.1.3.54.31.83.1SECTION 3267.10
   3267.10 How do I request a variance from BLM requirements that apply to my drilling operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.31.83.2SECTION 3267.11
   3267.11 How may I appeal a BLM decision regarding my drilling operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.32SUBPART 3270
Subpart 3270 - Utilization of Geothermal Resources - General
43:2.1.1.3.54.32.83.1SECTION 3270.10
   3270.10 What types of geothermal operations are governed by these utilization regulations
43:2.1.1.3.54.32.83.2SECTION 3270.11
   3270.11 What general standards apply to my utilization operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.32.83.3SECTION 3270.12
   3270.12 What other orders or instructions may BLM issue
43:2.1.1.3.54.33SUBPART 3271
Subpart 3271 - Utilization Operations: Getting a Permit
43:2.1.1.3.54.33.83.1SECTION 3271.10
   3271.10 What do I need to start preparing a site and building and testing a utilization facility on Federal land leased for geothermal resources
43:2.1.1.3.54.33.83.2SECTION 3271.11
   3271.11 Who may apply for a permit to build a utilization facility
43:2.1.1.3.54.33.83.3SECTION 3271.12
   3271.12 What do I need to start preliminary site investigations that may disturb the surface
43:2.1.1.3.54.33.83.4SECTION 3271.13
   3271.13 How do I obtain approval to build pipelines and facilities connecting the well field to utilization facilities not located on Federal lands leased for geothermal resources
43:2.1.1.3.54.33.83.5SECTION 3271.14
   3271.14 What do I need to do to start building and testing a utilization facility if it is not located on Federal lands leased for geothermal resources
43:2.1.1.3.54.33.83.6SECTION 3271.15
   3271.15 How do I get a permit to begin commercial operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.34SUBPART 3272
Subpart 3272 - Utilization Plan and Facility Construction Permit
43:2.1.1.3.54.34.83.1SECTION 3272.10
   3272.10 What must I submit to BLM in my utilization plan
43:2.1.1.3.54.34.83.2SECTION 3272.11
   3272.11 How do I describe the proposed utilization facility
43:2.1.1.3.54.34.83.3SECTION 3272.12
   3272.12 What environmental protection measures must I include in my utilization plan
43:2.1.1.3.54.34.83.4SECTION 3272.13
   3272.13 How will BLM review my utilization plan and notify me of its decision
43:2.1.1.3.54.34.83.5SECTION 3272.14
   3272.14 How do I get a permit to build or test my facility
43:2.1.1.3.54.35SUBPART 3273
Subpart 3273 - How To Apply for a Site License
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.1SECTION 3273.10
   3273.10 When do I need a site license for a utilization facility
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.2SECTION 3273.11
   3273.11 When is a site license unnecessary
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.3SECTION 3273.12
   3273.12 How will BLM review my site license application
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.4SECTION 3273.13
   3273.13 What lands are not available for geothermal site licenses
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.5SECTION 3273.14
   3273.14 What area does a site license cover
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.6SECTION 3273.15
   3273.15 What must I include in my site license application
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.7SECTION 3273.16
   3273.16 What is the annual rent for a site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.8SECTION 3273.17
   3273.17 When may BLM reassess the annual rent for my site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.9SECTION 3273.18
   3273.18 What facility operators must pay the annual site license rent
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.10SECTION 3273.19
   3273.19 What are the bonding requirements for a site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.11SECTION 3273.20
   3273.20 When will BLM release my bond
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.12SECTION 3273.21
   3273.21 What are my obligations under the site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.13SECTION 3273.22
   3273.22 How long will my site license remain in effect
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.14SECTION 3273.23
   3273.23 May I renew my site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.15SECTION 3273.24
   3273.24 When may BLM terminate my site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.16SECTION 3273.25
   3273.25 When may I relinquish my site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.35.83.17SECTION 3273.26
   3273.26 When may I assign or transfer my site license
43:2.1.1.3.54.36SUBPART 3274
Subpart 3274 - Applying for and Obtaining a Commercial Use Permit
43:2.1.1.3.54.36.83.1SECTION 3274.10
   3274.10 Do I need a commercial use permit to start commercial operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.36.83.2SECTION 3274.11
   3274.11 What must I give BLM to approve my commercial use permit application
43:2.1.1.3.54.36.83.3SECTION 3274.12
   3274.12 How will BLM review my commercial use permit application
43:2.1.1.3.54.36.83.4SECTION 3274.13
   3274.13 May I get a permit even if I cannot currently demonstrate I can operate within required standards
43:2.1.1.3.54.37SUBPART 3275
Subpart 3275 - Conducting Utilization Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.1SECTION 3275.10
   3275.10 How do I change my operations if I have an approved facility construction or commercial use permit
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.2SECTION 3275.11
   3275.11 What are a facility operator's obligations
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.3SECTION 3275.12
   3275.12 What environmental and safety requirements apply to facility operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.4SECTION 3275.13
   3275.13 How must the facility operator measure the geothermal resources
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.5SECTION 3275.14
   3275.14 What aspects of my geothermal operations must I measure
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.6SECTION 3275.15
   3275.15 How accurately must I measure my production and utilization
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.7SECTION 3275.16
   3275.16 What standards apply to installing and maintaining meters
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.8SECTION 3275.17
   3275.17 What must I do if I find an error in a meter
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.9SECTION 3275.18
   3275.18 May BLM require me to test for byproducts associated with geothermal resource production
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.10SECTION 3275.19
   3275.19 How do I apply to commingle production
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.11SECTION 3275.20
   3275.20 What will BLM do if I waste geothermal resources
43:2.1.1.3.54.37.83.12SECTION 3275.21
   3275.21 May BLM order me to drill and produce wells on my lease
43:2.1.1.3.54.38SUBPART 3276
Subpart 3276 - Reports: Utilization Operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.38.83.1SECTION 3276.10
   3276.10 What are the reporting requirements for facility and lease operations involving Federal geothermal resources
43:2.1.1.3.54.38.83.2SECTION 3276.11
   3276.11 What information must I include for each well in the monthly report of well operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.38.83.3SECTION 3276.12
   3276.12 What information must I give BLM in the monthly report for facility operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.38.83.4SECTION 3276.13
   3276.13 What additional information must I give BLM in the monthly report for flash and dry steam facilities
43:2.1.1.3.54.38.83.5SECTION 3276.14
   3276.14 What information must I give BLM in the monthly report for direct use facilities
43:2.1.1.3.54.38.83.6SECTION 3276.15
   3276.15 How must I notify BLM of accidents occurring at my utilization facility
43:2.1.1.3.54.39SUBPART 3277
Subpart 3277 - Inspections, Enforcement, and Noncompliance
43:2.1.1.3.54.39.83.1SECTION 3277.10
   3277.10 When will BLM inspect my operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.39.83.2SECTION 3277.11
   3277.11 What records must I keep available for inspection
43:2.1.1.3.54.39.83.3SECTION 3277.12
   3277.12 What will BLM do if I do not comply with all BLM requirements pertaining to utilization operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.40SUBPART 3278
Subpart 3278 - Confidential, Proprietary Information
43:2.1.1.3.54.40.83.1SECTION 3278.10
   3278.10 When will BLM disclose information I submit under these regulations
43:2.1.1.3.54.40.83.2SECTION 3278.11
   3278.11 When I submit confidential, proprietary information, how can I help ensure it is not available to the public
43:2.1.1.3.54.40.83.3SECTION 3278.12
   3278.12 How long will information I give BLM remain confidential or proprietary
43:2.1.1.3.54.41SUBPART 3279
Subpart 3279 - Utilization Relief and Appeals
43:2.1.1.3.54.41.83.1SECTION 3279.10
   3279.10 When may I request a variance from BLM requirements pertaining to utilization operations
43:2.1.1.3.54.41.83.2SECTION 3279.11
   3279.11 How may I appeal a BLM decision regarding my utilization operations