43 C.F.R. § 3281.9
How does a unit operator provide documentation to BLM of lease and tract commitment status?
Cite as 43 C.F.R. § 3281.9 (2026)
(a) The unit operator must provide documentation to BLM of the commitment status of each lease and tract in the designated unit area. The documentation must include a joinder or other comparable document signed by the lessee or mineral rights owner, or evidence that an opportunity to join was offered and no response was received (see § 3281.8).
(b) A majority interest of owners of any single Federal lease has authority to commit the lease to a unit agreement.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 3281.8