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43 CFR §3282.6

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  1. (a)The unit operator must submit a written application to BLM to revise a participating area boundary no later than 60 days after receipt of the BLM determination described herein, when either:
    1. (1)A well is completed that BLM has determined will produce or utilize in commercial quantities, and such well:
      1. (i)Is located outside of an existing participating area; or
      2. (ii)Drains an area outside the existing participating area; or
    2. (2)An injection well located outside of an existing participating area is put into use that BLM has determined provides reservoir pressure support to production.
  2. (b)The unit operator may submit a written application for a revision of a participating area when new or additional technical information or revised interpretations of any information provides a basis for revising the boundary.
  3. (c)The unit operator may submit a written request to BLM to delay a participation area revision decision when drilling multiple wells in the unit is actively pursued or the drilling is providing additional technical information. A delay will not affect the effective date of any participation area revision (see § 3282.7). The request must include:
    1. (1)The well locations;
    2. (2)Anticipated spud and completion dates of each well;
    3. (3)The timing of well testing and analyses of technical information; and
    4. (4)The anticipated date BLM will receive the participation area revision for review.
  4. (d)BLM will provide the unit operator with a written decision on the application to revise a participating area or the request to delay a participating area revision decision by BLM.