43 C.F.R. § 3509.51

May I withdraw my application for a fractional interest prospecting permit or lease?

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Yes, if you file the withdrawal before the lease is signed. BLM will retain any fees already paid for processing the application.

[64 FR 53536, Oct. 1, 1999, as amended at 70 FR 58878, Oct. 7, 2005]