43 CFR § 3509.25
For what reasons will BLM reject my application for a future interest lease?
June 11, 2020
We will reject your application:
(a) If you do not meet the qualifications in §3509.15 of this part;
(b) If you filed your application less than one year before the minerals vest in the United States; or
(c) We determine that issuing the lease is not in the public interest.