C.F.R. » Title 43 » CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) › PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING › Subpart 3263—Well Abandonment

43 C.F.R. § 3263.15

May I abandon a producible well?

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(a) You may abandon a producible well only after you receive BLM's approval. Before abandoning a producing well, send BLM the information listed in § 3263.11. We may also require you to explain why you want to abandon the well.

(b) BLM will deny your request if we determine that the well is needed:

(1) To protect a Federal lease from drainage; or

(2) To protect the environment or other resources of the United States.