43 CFR §3137.61

1. (a)To change unit operators, the new unit operator must submit to the BLM:
   1. (1)Statements that:
      1. (i)The new operator accepts unit obligations; and
      2. (ii)The percentage of required interest owners consented to a change of unit operator;
   2. (2)Evidence of acceptable bonding (see § 3137.60(b)); and
   3. (3)The processing fee found in the fee schedule in § 3000.120 of this chapter.
2. (b)The effective date of the change in unit operator is the date the BLM approves the new unit operator.