U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025
A unit agreement must provide for submission of supplemental or additional plans of development which obligate the operator to a program of exploration and development (see § 3137.71 of this subpart) that, after completion of the initial obligations —
(a) Meets or exceeds the rate of non-unit operations in the vicinity of the unit; and
(b) Represents an investment proportionate to the size of the area covered by the unit agreement.