# 43 C.F.R. § 3171.2 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3171.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 3170: ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION / Subpart 3171: Approval of Operations / § 3171.2: § 3171.2   Purpose.

## Text

The purpose of this subpart is to state the application requirements for the approval of all proposed oil and gas and service wells, certain subsequent well operations, and abandonment.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.1 (2026) § 3171.1   Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.2 (2026) § 3171.2   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.3 (2026) § 3171.3   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.4 (2026) § 3171.4   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.5 (2026) § 3171.5   Application for Permit to Drill (APD).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.6 (2026) § 3171.6   Components of a complete APD package.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_6.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.7 (2026) § 3171.7   Drilling plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_7.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.8 (2026) § 3171.8   Surface Use Plan of Operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_8.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.9 (2026) § 3171.9   Bonding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_9.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.10 (2026) § 3171.10   Operator certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_10.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.11 (2026) § 3171.11   Onsite inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_11.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.12 (2026) § 3171.12   APD posting and processing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_12.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.13 (2026) § 3171.13   Approval of APDs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_13.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3171.14 (2026) § 3171.14   Valid Period of Approved APD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3170_S3171_14.md)

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