(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.


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