[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: 43CFR3110.3-2] [Page 363] TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 3110_NONCOMPETITIVE LEASES--Table of Contents Subpart 3110_Noncompetitive Leases Sec. 3110.3-2 Dating of leases. All noncompetitive leases shall be considered issued when signed by the authorized officer. Noncompetitive leases, except future interest leases issued under Sec. 3110.9 of this title, shall be effective as of the first day of the month following the date the leases are issued. A lease may be made effective on the first day of the month within which it is issued if a written request is made prior to the date of signature of the authorized officer. Future interest leases issued under Sec. 3110.9 of this title shall be effective as of the date the mineral interests vest in the United States.