[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR2883.5]

[Page 287]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 2880_RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 2883_Administration of Rights Granted
 
Sec. 2883.5  Immediate temporary suspension of activities.

    (a) If the authorized officer determines that any activity being 
conducted or authorized by a holder within a right-of-way or temporary 
use permit area is endangering public health or safety or the 
environment, he may order the immediate suspension of that activity and 
immediate remedial action.
    (b) The authorized officer may order immediate suspension of an 
activity irrespective of any action that has been or is being taken by 
another Federal agency or a State agency.
    (c) The authorized officer may give an immediate suspension order 
orally or in writing at the site of the activity to the holder or a 
contractor or subcontractor of the holder, or to any representative, 
agent, employee, or contractor of any of them, and the suspended 
activity shall cease at that time. As soon as practicable, the 
authorized officer shall confirm the order by a written notice to the 
holder addressed to the holder or the holder's designated agent.
    (d) An order of temporary suspension of activities shall remain 
effective until the authorized officer issues an order permitting 
resumption of activities.
    (e) Any time after an order of suspension has been issued, the 
holder may file with the authorized officer a request for permission to 
resume. The request shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of 
the facts supporting the request.
    (f) The authorized officer may render an order to either grant or 
deny the request to resume 5 working days of the date the request is 
filed. If the authorized officer does not render an order on the request 
within 5 working days, the request shall be considered denied, and the 
holder shall have the same right to appeal the denial as if an order 
denying the request had been issued.