43 CFR § 3281.11
What are the unit operator qualifications?
June 11, 2020
(a) Before BLM will approve a unit agreement, the unit operator must:
(1) Meet the same qualifications as a lessee (see §3202.10 of this chapter); and
(2) Demonstrate sufficient control of the unit area (see §3281.10).
(b) A unit operator is not required to have an interest in any lease committed to the unit agreement.