[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 43CFR3100.2-1]



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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

 

    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 3100_OIL AND GAS LEASING--Table of Contents

 

            Subpart 3100_Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing: General

 

Sec. 3100.2-1  Compensation for drainage.



    Upon a determination by the authorized officer that lands owned by 

the United States are being drained of oil or gas by wells drilled on 

adjacent lands, the authorized officer may execute agreements with the 

owners of adjacent lands whereby the United States and its lessees shall 

be compensated for such drainage. Such agreements shall be made with the 

consent of any lessee affected by an agreement. Such lands may also be 

offered for lease in accordance with part 3120 of this title.