43 C.F.R. § 3214.10 Who must post a geothermal bond?
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
The lessee or operator must post a bond with BLM before exploration, drilling or utilization operations begin. Before we approve a lease transfer or recognize a new designated operator, the lessee or operator must file a new bond or a rider to the existing bond, unless all previous operations on the land have already been reclaimed.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING
Subpart 3214—Personal and Surety Bonds
§ 3214.10 Who must post a geothermal bond?