[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: 43CFR3162.2-1]

[Page 417]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 3160_ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
   Subpart 3162_Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators
 
Sec. 3162.2-1  Drilling and producing obligations.

    (a) The operator, at its election, may drill and produce other wells 
in conformity with any system of well spacing or production allotments 
affecting the field or area in which the leased lands are situated, and 
which is authorized and sanctioned by applicable law or by the 
authorized officer.
    (b) After notice in writing, the lessee(s) and operating rights 
owner(s) shall promptly drill and produce such other wells as the 
authorized officer may reasonably require in order that the lease may be 
properly and timely developed and produced in accordance with good 
economic operating practices.

[66 FR 1892, Jan. 10, 2001. Redesignated at 66 FR 1892, Jan. 10, 2001; 
66 FR 24073, May 11, 2001]