[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 43CFR3120.2-2]



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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

 

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

 

PART 3120_COMPETITIVE LEASES--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart 3120_Competitive Leases

 

Sec.  3120.2-2  Dating of leases.



    All competitive leases shall be considered issued when signed by the 

authorized officer. Competitive leases, except future interest leases 

issued under Sec.  3120.7 of this title, shall be effective as of the 

first day of the month following the date the leases are signed on 

behalf of the United States. 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. Leases for 

future interest shall be effective as of the date the mineral interests 

vest in the United States.