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43 CFR 3260.11

§ 3260.11 What general standards apply to my drilling operations?

United States · 43 CFR — Public Lands: Interior · Status: effective

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43 CFR 3260.11, § 3260.11 What general standards apply to my drilling operations?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/212638
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Your drilling operations must: (a) Meet all environmental and operational standards; (b) Prevent unnecessary impacts on surface and subsurface resources; (c) Conserve geothermal resources and minimize waste; (d) Protect public health, safety, and property; and (e) Comply with the requirements of § 3200.4.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.