Subpart 3162. Subpart 3162—Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators
- § 3162.1 - General requirements.
- § 3162.2 - Drilling, producing, and drainage obligations.
- § 3162.2–1 - Drilling and producing obligations.
- § 3162.2–2 - What steps may BLM take to avoid uncompensated drainage of Federal or Indian mineral resources?
- § 3162.2–3 - When am I responsible for protecting my Federal or Indian lease from drainage?
- § 3162.2–4 - What protective action may BLM require the lessee to take to protect the leases from drainage?
- § 3162.2–5 - Must I take protective action when a protective well would be uneconomic?
- § 3162.2–6 - When will I have constructive notice that drainage may be occurring?
- § 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?
- § 3162.2–8 - Does my responsibility for drainage protection end when I assign or transfer my lease interest?
- § 3162.2–9 - What is my duty to inquire about the potential for drainage and inform BLM of my findings?
- § 3162.2–10 - Will BLM notify me when it determines that drainage is occurring?
- § 3162.2–11 - How soon after I know of the likelihood of drainage must I take protective action?
- § 3162.2–12 - If I hold an interest in a lease, for what period will the Department assess compensatory royalty against me?
- § 3162.2–13 - If I acquire an interest in a lease that is being drained, will the Department assess me for compensatory royalty?
- § 3162.2–14 - May I appeal BLM's decision to require drainage protective measures?
- § 3162.2–15 - Who has the burden of proof if I appeal BLM's drainage determination?
- § 3162.3 - Conduct of operations.
- § 3162.3–1 - Drilling applications and plans.
- § 3162.3–2 - Subsequent well operations.
- § 3162.3–3 - Other lease operations.
- § 3162.3–4 - Well abandonment.
- § 3162.4 - Records and reports.
- § 3162.4–1 - Well records and reports.
- § 3162.4–2 - Samples, tests, and surveys.
- § 3162.5 - Environment and safety.
- § 3162.5–1 - Environmental obligations.
- § 3162.5–2 - Control of wells.
- § 3162.5–3 - Safety precautions.
- § 3162.6 - Well and facility identification.
- § 3162.7 - Measurement, disposition, and protection of production.
- § 3162.7–1 - Disposition of production.
- § 3162.7–2 - Measurement of oil.
- § 3162.7–3 - Measurement of gas.
- § 3162.7–4 - Royalty rates on oil; sliding and step-scale leases (public land only).