(a) The unit operator must submit the following documents before BLM may designate a proposed unit area:
- (1) A report detailing the geologic information and interpretation that indicates, to the satisfaction of BLM, the proposed area is geologically appropriate for unitization;
(2) A map showing:
- (i) The proposed unit area;
- (ii) All leases (including Federal, state, or private) and tracts (unleased privately owned land or mineral rights);
- (iii) The Federal lease number and lessee; and
- (iv) An individual unit tract number;
(3) A list which includes the following information as to each Federal, state, and private lease, and tracts of unleased land, to be included in the unit:
- (i) The lease number;
- (ii) The legal land description of each lease and tract;
- (iii) The acreage of each lease or tract;
- (iv) The lessor and lessee of each lease;
- (v) The mineral rights owner of any unleased tract; and
(vi) The total number of acres:
- (A) In the unit area;
- (B) Under Federal administration; and
- (C) In private or other (such as state) ownership; and
- (4) Any other information BLM may require.
- (b) Before submitting any documents, ask BLM how many copies are required.