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Knowing some of you many not be aware of the BLM intricate rules and regulations:
This is what Biden put a moratorium on... the Exploration!
Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations
Parties wishing to conduct oil and gas geophysical exploration on public lands must submit a completed Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations (Form 3150-4, October 2018) to the Field Manager of the appropriate BLM administrative office for approval.
Parties completing oil and gas geophysical exploration on public lands must file a Notice of Completion of Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations (Form 3150-5 , October 2018).
The BLM cannot approve an APD until the operator meets the requirements of certain laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Upon receiving an APD, BLM typically conducts an onsite inspection with surface and/or mineral estate owners, resource specialists, the operator, and when applicable, other Surface Management Agencies (or SMAs, such as states, tribal representatives, or other Federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service). After completing these inspections, the BLM, together with any other relevant SMAs, conducts a NEPA analysis, and then approves, approves with modifications, denies, or defers action on the application. Deferred action or denials can occur because the operator fails to provide all the necessary information or due to severe resource concerns. The BLM and other SMAs may add Conditions of Approval to the APD to protect site-specific resources. An approved APD is valid for two years or until the lease expires, whichever occurs first, but the BLM may grant a two-year extension to allow the operator more time to drill.
This is what Biden put a moratorium on... the Exploration!
GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION
Regulations that govern Geophysical (Seismic) activity on BLM-administered public lands can be found at 43 CFR 3150.Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations
Parties wishing to conduct oil and gas geophysical exploration on public lands must submit a completed Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations (Form 3150-4, October 2018) to the Field Manager of the appropriate BLM administrative office for approval.
OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION
Notice of Completion of Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration OperationsParties completing oil and gas geophysical exploration on public lands must file a Notice of Completion of Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration Operations (Form 3150-5 , October 2018).
The BLM cannot approve an APD until the operator meets the requirements of certain laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Upon receiving an APD, BLM typically conducts an onsite inspection with surface and/or mineral estate owners, resource specialists, the operator, and when applicable, other Surface Management Agencies (or SMAs, such as states, tribal representatives, or other Federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service). After completing these inspections, the BLM, together with any other relevant SMAs, conducts a NEPA analysis, and then approves, approves with modifications, denies, or defers action on the application. Deferred action or denials can occur because the operator fails to provide all the necessary information or due to severe resource concerns. The BLM and other SMAs may add Conditions of Approval to the APD to protect site-specific resources. An approved APD is valid for two years or until the lease expires, whichever occurs first, but the BLM may grant a two-year extension to allow the operator more time to drill.
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