U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

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All TitlesTitle 43Chapter IIPart 3200Subpart 3261 - Subpart 3261—Drilling Operations: Getting a Permit
§ 3261.10 - How do I get approval to begin well pad construction?
§ 3261.11 - How do I apply for approval of drilling operations and well pad construction?
§ 3261.12 - What is an operations plan?
§ 3261.13 - What is a drilling program and how do I apply for drilling program approval?
§ 3261.14 - When must I give BLM my operations plan?
§ 3261.15 - Must I give BLM my drilling permit application, drilling program, and operations plan at the same time?
§ 3261.16 - Can my operations plan, drilling permit, and drilling program apply to more than one well?
§ 3261.17 - How do I amend my operations plan or drilling permit?
§ 3261.18 - Do I need to file a bond with BLM before I build a well pad or drill a well?
§ 3261.19 - When will BLM release my bond?
§ 3261.20 - How will BLM review applications submitted under this subpart and notify me of its decision?
§ 3261.21 - How do I get approval to change an approved drilling operation?
§ 3261.22 - How do I get approval for subsequent well operations?
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