25 CFR 162.539 - Must I obtain a WEEL before obtaining a WSR lease?

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

View all text of Subpart E [§ 162.501 - § 162.599]

§ 162.539 - Must I obtain a WEEL before obtaining a WSR lease?

You may enter into a WSR lease without a WEEL. While you may enter into a lease as a direct result of energy resource information gathered from a WEEL activity, obtaining a WEEL is not a precondition to entering into a WSR lease.