43 C.F.R. § 3214.19 What are my bonding requirements when a lease interest is transferred to me?
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the lands transferred to you contain a well or any other surface disturbance which the original lessee did not reclaim, you must post a bond under this subpart. (b) If the original lessee does not transfer all interest in the lease to you, you may become a co-principal on the original bond, rather than posting a new bond. (c) You do not need to post an additional bond if: (1) You previously furnished a statewide or nationwide bond; or (2) The operator provided the original bond, and the operator does not change.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING
Subpart 3214—Personal and Surety Bonds
§ 3214.19 What are my bonding requirements when a lease interest is transferred to me?