By completing this form, I certify that the undersigned, or the principal party whom the undersigned is acting on behalf of, is in compliance with the applicable regulations and leasing authorities governing a bid and subsequent lease, including the qualification requirements at 30 U.S.C. 181, and 43 CFR subpart 3102.
I certify that any bid submitted by the undersigned or on behalf of the principal party is a good faith intention by the undersigned or the principal party to acquire an oil and gas lease on the offered lands. Further, I acknowledge that if a bid is declared the high bid, it will constitute a legally binding commitment to execute BLM Form 3000-2 and to accept the lease. Additionally, if a bid is declared the high bid, the undersigned or the principal party will pay to the Bureau of Land Management by the close of official business hours on the day of the auction, or such other time as may be specified by the authorized officer, an amount at least equal to minimum monies owed the day of the sale for that bid, as set out in applicable regulations. Further, the undersigned or the principal party acknowledge that these monies are due to the Bureau of Land Management, whether or not a lease is subsequently issued as a result of the winning bid.
I understand that if payment is not received by the due date and time, the bid is rejected and the Bureau of Land Management will issue a bill for monies owed. Further, I understand that if payment is not received by the bill due date, the United States will pursue collection by all available methods, and will assess appropriate late fees, civil penalties, interest, administrative charges and penalties on past due amounts. “All available methods” include, but are not limited to, referral to collection agencies and credit reporting bureaus, salary or administrative offset, Federal and State payments, including goods or services, Federal and State tax refunds, and retirement payments. The debt may be sent to the Internal Revenue Service for inclusion as income to you on form 1099C, Cancellation of Debt. (Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966, as amended; The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996; and 31 CFR 285, Debt Collection Authorities Under the Debt Collection Act of 1966.
