Yes. You must file the withdrawal with BLM before the lease is signed. BLM will retain any fees already paid for processing the application.
[64 FR 53536, Oct. 1, 1999, as amended at 70 FR 58878, Oct. 7, 2005]
43 C.F.R. § 3509.30: May I withdraw my application for a future interest lease? | Justis AI