Exploration

Exploration means the process of searching for oil and natural gas, including:
(1) Geophysical surveys where magnetic, gravity, seismic, or other systems are used to detect or imply the presence of such oil or natural gas, and
(2) Any drilling, whether on or off known geological structures, including the drilling of a well in which a discovery of oil or natural gas in paying quantities is made and the drilling of any additional delineation well after such discovery which is needed to delineate any reservoir and to enable the lessee to determine whether to proceed with development and production.

Source

30 CFR § 252.2

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Scoping language

When used in the regulations in this part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

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