# 43 C.F.R. § 3508.20 (2026): How will BLM conduct the sale and handle bids?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3500_S3508_20

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3508.20 (2026)
- **Heading:** How will BLM conduct the sale and handle bids?
- **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 3500: LEASING OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL AND OIL SHALE / Subpart 3508: Competitive Lease Applications / § 3508.20: § 3508.20   How will BLM conduct the sale and handle bids?

## Text

We will open and announce all bids at the time and date specified in the notice of lease sale, but we will not accept or reject bids at that time. We must receive your bid by the deadline in the sale notice or we will not consider it. You may withdraw or modify your bid before the time specified in the notice of sale.

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