43 CFR § 3509.51
May I withdraw my application for a fractional interest prospecting permit or lease?
June 11, 2020
Yes, if you file the withdrawal before the lease is signed. BLM will retain any fees already paid for processing the application.
[64 FR 53536, Oct. 1, 1999, as amended at 70 FR 58878, Oct. 7, 2005]