43 CFR § 3212.10 - What is the difference between a suspension of operations and production and a suspension of operations?

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title: "43 CFR § 3212.10 - What is the difference between a suspension of operations and production and a suspension of operations?"
title_number: 43
title_name: "Public Lands: Interior"
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section_name: "What is the difference between a suspension of operations and production and a suspension of operations?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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subchapter_name: "MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000)"
part_number: "3200"
part_name: "GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
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# 3212.10 What is the difference between a suspension of operations and production and a suspension of operations?

(a) A suspension of operations and production is a temporary relief from production obligations which you may request from BLM. Under this paragraph you must cease all operations on your lease.

(b) A suspension of operations is when BLM orders you, to stop production temporarily in the interest of conservation.