30 C.F.R. § 585.236

Current through May 31, 2024

Section 585.236 - [Effective until 7/15/2024] If I have a limited lease, how long will my lease remain in effect?

(a) For limited leases, the lease terms are as shown in the following table:

Lease term	Extension or suspension	Requirements
(1) Each limited lease has a preliminary term of 12 months to submit a GAP. The preliminary term begins on the effective date of the lease	If we receive a GAP that satisfies the requirements of §§ 585.640-585 .648 of this part, the preliminary term will be automatically extended for the period of time necessary for us to conduct a technical and environmental review of the plans	The GAP must meet the requirements of §§ 585.640-585 .648.
(2) Each limited lease has an operations term of five years for conducting site assessment, technology testing, or other activities. The operations term begins on the date that we approve your GAP	We may order or grant a suspension of the operations term as provided in §§ 585.415-585 .421

(b) If you do not timely submit a GAP, you may request additional time to extend the preliminary term of your limited lease that includes a revised schedule for submission of a GAP.

30 C.F.R. §585.236

88 FR 6430, 1/31/2023