43 CFR § 3281.6
What action will BLM take after reviewing a proposed unit area designation?
June 11, 2020
(a) BLM will approve the unit area designation in writing and notify the prospective unit operator once we determine that:
(1) We have received the information required at §3281.2;
(2) Information available to BLM documents that the area is geologically appropriate for unitization; and
(3) Unitization is appropriate to conserve the natural resources of a geothermal reservoir, field, or like area, or part thereof.
(b) BLM will notify a prospective unit operator in writing if we do not designate a proposed unit area.