1. (1) The director may amend a lease if the amendment would be consistent with Rule R850-2. Unless waived by the director, the director shall solicit competing interest pursuant to Section R850-170-800 if:

   1. (a) the total amended acreage exceeds 150% of the original acreage;
   2. (b) the lease term, including any extensions, is longer than 51 years; or
   3. (c) the proposed amended purpose of the lease is substantially different from the original purpose.
2. (2) The director may condition approval of an amendment on the lessee accepting the current lease form.

KEY: administrative procedures, leases, trust land management, request for proposals

Date of Last Change: September 15, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53C-1-302(1)(a); 53C-4-101(1); 53C-4-202