43 CFR § 3284.7
May BLM authorize operations on uncommitted Federal leases located within a unit?
June 11, 2020
BLM may authorize a lessee/operator to conduct operations on an uncommitted Federal lease located within a unit if the lessee/operator demonstrates to our satisfaction that operations on the lease are:
(a) In the public interest; and
(b) Will not unnecessarily affect unit operations.