§ 3284.1 What general standards apply to operations within a unit?
§ 3284.2 What are the principal operational responsibilities of the unit operator?
§ 3284.3 What happens if the minimum initial unit obligations are not met?
§ 3284.4 How are unit agreement terms affected after completion of the initial unit well?
§ 3284.5 How do unit operations affect lease extensions?
§ 3284.6 May BLM authorize a working interest owner to drill a well on lands committed to the unit?
§ 3284.7 May BLM authorize operations on uncommitted Federal leases located within a unit?
§ 3284.8 May a unit have multiple operators?
§ 3284.9 May BLM set or modify production or injection rates?
§ 3284.10 v2 What must a unit operator do to prevent or compensate for drainage?
§ 3284.11 Must the unit operator develop and operate on every lease or tract in the unit to comply with the obligations in the underlying leases or agreements?
§ 3284.12 When must the unit operator notify BLM of any changes of lease and tract commitment status?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 43 > Subtitle B > Chapter II > Subchapter C > Part 3280 > Subpart 3284 - Unit Operations

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