- (a) Leases will be dated and made effective the first day of the month following the date signed by the authorized officer. However, upon receipt of a prior written request, the authorized officer may date a lease to be effective on the first day of the month in which it is signed.
- (b) Future interest leases shall become effective on the date of vesting of title to the minerals in the United States as stated in the lease.
[44 FR 42643, July 19, 1979. Redesignated at 47 FR 33151, July 30, 1982]