30 C.F.R. § 250.185 When is there no compensation for a lease cancellation?
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
You will not receive compensation from MMS for lease cancellation if: (a) MMS disapproves a DPP because you do not receive concurrence by the State under section 307(c)(3)(B) (i) or (ii) of the CZMA, and the Secretary of Commerce does not make the finding authorized by section 307(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CZMA; (b) You do not submit a DPP under 30 CFR part 250, subpart B or do not comply with the approved DPP; (c) As the lessee of a nonproducing lease, you fail to comply with the Act, the lease, or the regulations issued under the Act, and the default continues for 30 days after MMS mails you a notice by overnight mail; (d) The Regional Supervisor disapproves a DPP because you fail to comply with the requirements of applicable Federal law; or (e) The Secretary forfeits and cancels a producing lease under section 5(d) of the Act (43 U.S.C. 1334(d)).
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 250—OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
Subpart A—General
Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations
§ 250.185 When is there no compensation for a lease cancellation?

