Code of Federal Regulations > Title 43 > Chapter II > Part 3500 > Subpart 3515 - Subpart 3515—Mineral Lease Exchanges

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

LEASE EXCHANGE REQUIREMENTS

§ 3515.10 - May I exchange my lease or lease right for another mineral lease or lease right?

§ 3515.12 - What regulatory provisions apply if I want to exchange a lease or lease right?

§ 3515.15 - May BLM initiate an exchange?

§ 3515.16 - What standards does BLM use to assess the public interest of an exchange?

§ 3515.18 - Will I be notified when BLM is considering initiating an exchange that will affect my lease?

TYPES OF LEASE EXCHANGES

§ 3515.20 - May I exchange preference rights?

§ 3515.21 - What types of lands can be exchanged?

§ 3515.22 - What if the lands to be exchanged are not of equal value?

LEASE EXCHANGE PROCEDURES

§ 3515.23 - May BLM require me to submit additional information?

§ 3515.25 - Is BLM required to publish notice or hold a hearing?

§ 3515.26 - When will BLM make a decision on the exchange?

§ 3515.27 - Will BLM attach any special provisions to the exchange lease?