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43 CFR §3214.10

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  1. (a)The lessee or operator must post a bond with BLM before exploration, drilling, or utilization operations begin.
  2. (b)Before we approve a lease transfer or recognize a new designated operator, the lessee or operator must file a new bond or a rider to the existing bond, unless all previous operations on the land have already been reclaimed.