Amendments to ONRR's Web Site and Mailing Addresses and Payment Definitions, 25877-25881 [2012-10360]
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Executive Order 12866 and is not
expected to have a significant adverse
effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy, a Statement of Energy Effects
is not required.
National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not require an
environmental impact statement
because Section 702(d) of SMCRA (30
U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that agency
decisions on proposed State regulatory
program provisions do not constitute
major Federal actions within the
meaning of Section 102(2)(C) of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).
of $100 million or more in any given
year. This determination is based upon
the fact that the State submittal, which
is the subject of this rule, is based upon
Federal regulations for which an
analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal
regulation did not impose an unfunded
mandate.
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 938
Intergovernmental relations, Surface
mining, Underground mining.
Dated: July 25, 2011.
Thomas D. Shope,
Regional Director, Appalachian Region.
Editorial Note: This document was
received at the Office of the Federal Register
on Friday, April 27, 2012.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior
certifies that this rule will not have a
significant economic effect on a
substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.). This determination
is based on the fact that the rule is
administrative in nature. It revises the
CFR, but the revision does not have a
substantive effect on the State’s
regulatory program.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain
information collection requirements that
require approval by OMB under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507 et seq.).
PART 938—PENNSYLVANIA
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act
This rule is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.
The rule is administrative in nature and
it: (a) Does not have an annual effect on
the economy of $100 million; (b) Will
not cause a major increase in costs or
prices for consumers, individual
industries, geographic regions, or
Federal, State, or local government
agencies; and (c) Does not have
significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment,
productivity, innovation, or the ability
of U.S.-based enterprises to compete
with foreign-based enterprises. This
determination is based upon the fact
that the State submittal, which is the
subject of this rule, is based upon
Federal regulations for which an
analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal
regulation was not considered a major
rule.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Unfunded Mandates
This rule will not impose an
unfunded mandate on State, local, or
tribal governments or the private sector
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For the reasons set out in the
preamble, 30 CFR part 938 is amended
as set forth below:
1. The authority citation for part 938
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
§ 938.16
[Amended]
2. Section 938.16 is amended by
removing and reserving paragraph (bbb).
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BILLING CODE 4310–05–P
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
30 CFR Parts 1210 and 1218
[Docket No. ONRR–2011–0023]
RIN 1012–AA10
Amendments to ONRR’s Web Site and
Mailing Addresses and Payment
Definitions
Office of Natural Resources
Revenue, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
On May 19, 2010, the
Secretary of the Interior separated and
reassigned responsibilities previously
performed by the former Minerals
Management Service (MMS) to three
separate organizations. As part of this
reorganization, on October 1, 2010, the
Secretary established the Office of
Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
within the Office of the Assistant
Secretary—Policy, Management and
Budget (PMB). At the same time, ONRR
reorganized its regulations from chapter
II of title 30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) to chapter XII. This
SUMMARY:
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final rule amends Web site and mailing
addresses and payment definitions
listed in 30 CFR chapter XII.
DATES: This rule is effective on May 2,
2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
questions on technical issues, contact
Barbara Fletcher, Minerals Revenue
Specialist, ONRR, telephone (303) 231–
3605; or email
barbara.fletcher@onrr.gov. For questions
on procedural issues, contact Armand
Southall, Regulatory Specialist, ONRR,
telephone (303) 231–3221; or email
armand.southall@onrr.gov. You may
obtain a paper copy of this rule by
contacting Mr. Southall by phone or
email.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On May 19, 2010, by Secretarial Order
No. 3299, the Secretary of the
Department of the Interior (Secretary)
announced the restructuring of MMS.
On June 18, 2010, by Secretarial Order
No. 3302, the Secretary announced the
name change of MMS to the Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, Regulation,
and Enforcement (BOEMRE). By these
orders, the Secretary separated and
reassigned the responsibilities that the
former MMS previously performed to
three separate organizations: The Office
of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR);
the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM); and the Bureau of
Safety and Environmental Enforcement
(BSEE). The ONRR is responsible for
royalty management functions.
II. Explanation of Amendments
In this final rule, ONRR merely
amends its Web site and mailing
addresses and payment definitions
listed in parts of title 30 CFR, chapter
XII. This final rule does not make any
substantive changes to the regulations or
requirements in chapter XII. This rule
will not have any effect on the rights,
obligations, or interests of any affected
parties. Thus, under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B),
ONRR, for good cause, finds that notice
and comment on this rule is
impracticable, unnecessary and contrary
to the public interest. Additionally,
because this document is a ‘‘rule[] of
agency organization, procedure or
practice’’ under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A), this
document is, in any event, exempt from
the notice and comment requirements of
5 U.S.C. 553(b). Lastly, because this
non-substantive rule makes no changes
to the legal obligations or rights of any
affected parties, and, because it is in the
public interest for this rule to be
effective just as soon as possible, ONRR
finds that good cause exists under 5
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U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make this rule
effective immediately upon publication
in the Federal Register rather than
30 days after publication.
As noted, this final rule amends the
following 30 CFR parts and the related
existing subparts:
• Part 1210—Forms and Reports.
• Part 1218—Collection of Royalties,
Rentals, Bonuses, and Other Monies
Due the Federal Government.
These amendments to the regulations
are explained further in the following
sections:
A. Part 1210—Forms and Reports
We are revising part 1210, subparts A,
B, C, D, E, and H.
ONRR’s Web site and mailing
address. The ONRR is amending its Web
site and mailing addresses due to its
reorganization. We also are updating
these addresses to continually
accomplish our mission and place the
last burden on industry when manually
submitting production and royalty
forms, additional information, etc.
B. Part 1218—Collection of Royalties,
Rentals, Bonuses, and Other Monies
Due the Federal Government
We are revising part 1218, subparts B
and H.
ONRR’s Web site and mailing
addresses. We are amending these
addresses due to our reorganization and
in order to accomplish our mission and
to place the least burden on industry
when manually submitting production
and royalty forms, additional
information, etc.
ONRR’s payment definitions. We also
are amending these payment definitions
and adding the definition of Pay.gov to
accomplish our mission and to place the
least burden on industry when paying
royalties, rentals, bonuses, and other
monies due the Federal Government.
III. Procedural Matters
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1. Regulatory Planning and Review
(Executive Orders 12866 and 13563)
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 provides
that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will review
all significant rules. The Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs has
determined that this rule is not
significant.
Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the
principles of E.O. 12866 while calling
for improvements in the nation’s
regulatory system to promote
predictability, to reduce uncertainty,
and to use the best, most innovative,
and least burdensome tools for
achieving regulatory ends. The
executive order directs agencies to
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consider regulatory approaches that
reduce burdens and maintain flexibility
and freedom of choice for the public
where these approaches are relevant,
feasible, and consistent with regulatory
objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes
further that regulations must be based
on the best available science and that
the rulemaking process must allow for
public participation and an open
exchange of ideas. We have developed
this rule in a manner consistent with
these requirements.
6. Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
2. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior
certifies that this final rule will not have
a significant economic effect on a
substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.). This final rule will
impact large and small entities but will
not have a significant economic effect
on either because this is a technical rule
to amend ONRR’s Web site and mailing
addresses and payment definitions
listed in title 30 CFR, chapter XII.
This final rule complies with the
requirements of Executive Order 12988.
Specifically, this rule:
a. Meets the criteria of section 3(a)
requiring that all regulations be
reviewed to eliminate errors and
ambiguity and be written to minimize
litigation; and
b. Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2)
requiring that all regulations be written
in clear language and contain clear legal
standards.
3. Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act
This final rule is not a major rule
under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act. This final rule:
a. Does not have an annual effect on
the economy of $100 million or more.
b. Will not cause a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers,
individual industries, Federal, State, or
local government agencies, or
geographic regions.
c. Does not have significant adverse
effects on competition, employment,
investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to
compete with foreign-based enterprises.
8. Consultation With Indian Tribes
(Executive Order 13175)
4. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
This final rule does not impose an
unfunded mandate on State, local, or
tribal governments, or the private sector
of more than $100 million per year. This
final rule does not have a significant or
unique effect on State, local, or tribal
governments, or the private sector. A
statement containing the information
required by the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not
required.
5. Takings (Executive Order 12630)
Under the criteria in Executive Order
12630, this final rule does not have any
significant takings implications. This
final rule applies to Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) and Federal and Indian
onshore leases. It does not apply to
private property. A takings implication
assessment is not required.
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Under the criteria in Executive Order
13132, this final rule does not have
sufficient federalism implications that
warrant the preparation of a Federalism
Assessment. This is a technical rule to
amend ONRR’s Web site and mailing
addresses and payment definitions
listed in title 30 CFR, chapter XII. A
Federalism Assessment is not required.
7. Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order
12988)
Under the criteria in Executive Order
13175, we have evaluated this final rule
and determined that it has no effects on
federally recognized Indian Tribes.
9. Paperwork Reduction Act
This final rule does not contain
information collection requirements,
and a submission to OMB is not
required under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.).
10. National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not constitute a major
Federal action significantly affecting the
quality of the human environment. A
detailed statement under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) is not required because this rule
is categorically excluded under: ‘‘(i)
Policies, directives, regulations, and
guidelines: That are of an
administrative, financial, legal,
technical, or procedural nature.’’ See 43
CFR 46.210(i) and the DOI Departmental
Manual, part 516, section 15.4.D. We
have also determined that this rule is
not involved in any of the extraordinary
circumstances listed in 43 CFR 46.215
that would require further analysis
under NEPA. The procedural changes
resulting from these amendments have
no consequences with respect to the
physical environment. This rule will not
alter in any material way natural
resource exploration, production, or
transportation.
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11. Data Quality Act
In developing this final rule, we did
not conduct or use a study, experiment,
or survey requiring peer review under
the Data Quality Act (Pub. L. 106–554),
also known as the Information Quality
Act. The Department of the Interior
(DOI) has issued guidance regarding the
quality of information that it relies on
for regulatory decisions. This guidance
is available on DOI’s Web site at http:
//www.doi.gov/ocio/iq.html.
12. Effects on the Energy Supply
(Executive Order 13211)
If you feel that we have not met these
requirements, send your remarks to
Armand.Southall@onrr.gov. To better
help us revise the rule, your remarks
should be as specific as possible. For
example, you should tell us the
numbers of the sections or paragraphs
that are unclearly written, which
sections or sentences are too long, the
sections where you feel lists or tables
would be useful, etc.
List of Subjects
30 CFR Part 1210
This final rule is not a significant
energy action under the definition in
Executive Order 13211. A Statement of
Energy Effects is not required.
13. Clarity of This Regulation
We are required by Executive Orders
12866 and 12988 and by the
Presidential Memorandum of June 1,
1998, to write all rules in plain
language. This means that each rule we
publish must: (a) Be logically organized;
(b) Use the active voice to address
readers directly; (c) Use clear language
rather than jargon; (d) Be divided into
short sections and sentences; and (e)
Use lists and tables wherever possible.
Continental shelf, Geothermal energy,
Government contracts, Indians—lands,
Mineral royalties, Oil and gas
exploration, Public lands—mineral
resources, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur.
30 CFR Part 1218
Continental shelf, Electronic funds
transfers, Geothermal energy, Indians—
lands, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas
exploration, Public lands—mineral
resources, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
Amend
P.O. Box 5810, Denver, Colorado 80217–
5810.
P.O. Box 17110, Denver, Colorado 80217–
0110.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 392B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 396B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 396B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 392B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 392B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 382B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 64220, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 357B1, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
P.O. Box 5810, Denver, Colorado 80217–
5810.
P.O. Box 25165, MS 390B2, Denver, Colorado 80217–0165.
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§ 1210.151(c)(2) .................................................
§ 1210.152(c)(1) .................................................
§ 1210.153(c)(1) .................................................
§ 1210.154(c)(1) .................................................
§ 1210.155(b)(2)(i) ..............................................
§ 1210.156(c)(1) .................................................
§ 1210.157(c)(1) .................................................
§ 1210.158(c)(1) .................................................
§ 1210.201(c)(3)(i) ..............................................
§ 1210.205(c)(1) .................................................
3. Amend § 1210.54 by revising
paragraph (b) to read as follows:
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Dated: April 19, 2012.
Amy Holley,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy,
Management and Budget.
Authority and Issuance
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, under the authority provided
by the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1950 (64 Stat. 1262) and Secretarial
Order Nos. 3299 and 3302, ONRR
amends parts 1210 and 1218 of title 30
CFR, Chapter XII, subchapter A, as
follows:
PART 1210—FORMS AND REPORTS
1. The authority citation for 30 CFR
part 1210 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 25 U.S.C.
396, 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 190, 359, 1023,
1751(a); 31 U.S.C. 3716, 9701; 43 U.S.C.
1334, 1801 et seq.; and 44 U.S.C. 3506(a).
§§ 1210.55, 1210.105, 1210.151, 1210.152,
1210.153, 1210.154, 1210.155, 1210.156,
1210.157, 1210.158, 1210.201, 1210.205
[Amended]
2. In the following table, amend part
1210 in the sections indicated in the left
column by removing the text in the
center column and adding in its place
the text in the right column.
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By removing the reference to:
§ 1210.55(b)(1) ...................................................
§ 1210.54 Must I submit this royalty report
electronically?
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(b) As of December 31, 2011, all
reporters/payors must report to ONRR
electronically via the eCommerce
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Reporting Web site. All reporters/payors
also must report royalty data directly or
upload files using the ONRR electronic
web form located at https://
onrrreporting.onrr.gov. You must
upload your files in one of the following
formats: The American Standard Code
for information interchange (ASCII) or
Comma Separated Values (CSV) formats.
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And adding in its place:
P.O. Box 25627, Denver, CO 80225–0627.
P.O. Box 25627, Denver, CO 80225–0627.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
P.O. Box 25627, Denver, CO 80225–0627.
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225–0165.
You must create your external files in
the proprietary ASCII and CSV file
layout formats defined by ONRR. You
can generate these external files from
your system application. Reporters/
payors also can access detailed
information and instructions regarding
how to use the eCommerce Reporting
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■ 4. Amend § 1210.56 by revising
paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as follows:
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7. Amend § 1210.151 as follows:
a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
forth below.
■ b. Remove ‘‘MS 392B2,’’ from
paragraph (c)(3).
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§ 1210.56 Where can I find more
information on how to complete the royalty
report?
§ 1210.151 What reports must I submit to
claim an excess allowance?
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(a) Refer to the ONRR Minerals
Revenue Reporter Handbook for specific
guidance on how to prepare and submit
Form MMS–2014. You may find the
handbook at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/
Handbooks/default.htm or from the
contacts on that Web page.
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(c) You may find Form MMS–2014 at
https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil
_Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that
Web page.
■ 5. Amend § 1210.104 by revising
paragraph (b) to read as follows:
§ 1210.104 Must I submit these production
reports electronically?
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(b) As of December 31, 2011, all
reporters/payors must report to ONRR
electronically via the eCommerce
Reporting Web site. All reporters/payors
also must report production data
directly or upload files using the ONRR
electronic web form located at https://
onrrreporting.onrr.gov. You must
upload your files in one of the following
formats: The American Standard Code
for information interchange (ASCII) or
Comma Separated Values (CSV) formats.
You must create your external files in
the proprietary ASCII and CSV file
layout formats defined by ONRR. You
can generate these external files from
your system application. Reporters/
payors also can access detailed
information and instructions regarding
how to use the eCommerce Reporting
Web site at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/
PDFDocs/eCommerce_FAQ.pdf.
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paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as follows:
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§ 1210.106 Where can I find more
information on how to complete these
production reports?
(a) Refer to the ONRR Minerals
Production Reporter Handbook for
specific guidance on how to prepare and
submit Forms MMS–4054 and MMS–
4058. You may find the handbook at
https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Handbooks/
default.htm or from contacts listed on
that Web page.
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(c) You may find Forms MMS–4054
and MMS–4058 at https://www.onrr.gov/
FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from
contacts listed on that Web page.
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(b) Reporting options. You may find
Form MMS–4393 at https://
www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_
Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that
Web page.
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■ 8. Amend § 1210.152 as follows:
■ a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
forth below.
■ b. Remove ‘‘MS 396B2,’’ from
paragraph (c)(2).
§ 1210.152 What reports must I submit to
claim allowances on an Indian lease?
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(b) Reporting options. You must
submit Forms MMS–4110, MMS–4109,
and MMS–4295 manually. You may
find the forms at https://www.onrr.gov/
FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from
contacts listed on that Web page.
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■ 9. Amend § 1210.153 as follows:
■ a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
forth below.
■ b. Remove ‘‘MS 396B2,’’ from
paragraph (c)(2).
§ 1210.153 What reports must I submit for
Indian gas valuation purposes?
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(b) Reporting options. You must
submit Forms MMS–4410 and MMS–
4411 manually. You may find the forms
at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/
AFSOil_Gas.htm or from contacts listed
on that Web page.
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■ 10. Amend § 1210.154(c)(2) by
removing ‘‘MS 392B2,’’.
■ 11. Amend § 1210.155 as follows:
■ a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
forth below.
■ b. Remove ‘‘MS 392B2,’’ from
paragraph (b)(2)(ii).
§ 1210.155 What reports must I submit for
Federal onshore stripper oil properties?
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(b) Reporting options. You may find
Form MMS–4377 at https://
www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/
AFSOil_Gas.htm. You may file the form:
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■ 12. Amend § 1210.156(c)(2) by
removing ‘‘MS 382B2,’’.
■ 13. Amend § 1210.158 as follows:
■ a. Revise paragraph (b) to read set
forth below.
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b. Remove ‘‘MS 357B1,’’ from
paragraph (c)(2).
§ 1210.158 What reports must I submit to
designate someone to make my royalty
payments?
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(b) Reporting options. You must
submit Form ONRR–4425 manually.
You may find the form at https://
www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/
AFSOil_Gas.htm.
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■ 14. Amend § 1210.205 as follows:
■ a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
forth below.
■ b. Remove ‘‘MS 390B2,’’ from
paragraph (c)(2).
§ 1210.205 What reports must I submit to
claim allowances on Indian coal leases?
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(b) Reporting options. You must
submit the forms manually. You may
find the forms at https://www.onrr.gov/
FM/Forms/AFSSol_Min.htm.
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■ 15. Revise § 1210.354 to read as
follows:
§ 1210.354
Reporting instructions.
Refer to ONRR’s Minerals Revenue
Reporter Handbook—Oil, Gas, and
Geothermal Resources for specific
guidance on how to prepare and submit
required information collection reports
and forms to ONRR. You may find the
handbook at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/
Handbooks/default.htm or from
contacts listed on that Web page.
PART 1218—COLLECTION OF
ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES,
AND OTHER MONIES DUE THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
16. The authority citation for 30 CFR
part 1218 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq., 396a et
seq., 2101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq., 351
et seq., 1001 et seq., 1701 et seq.; 31 U.S.C.
3335; 43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1331 et seq., and
1801 et seq.
17. Revise § 1218.50(d)(5) to read as
follows:
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§ 1218.50
Timing of payment.
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(d) * * *
(5) You should submit your
certifications under paragraph (d)(2) of
this section to Financial Management,
Office of Natural Resources Revenue,
P.O. Box 25627, Denver, CO 80225–
0627.
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■ 18. Amend § 1218.51 as follows:
■ a. Revise the definitions of ACH, EFT,
and Fedwire, add a definition of Pay.gov
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definition RIK, in paragraph (a) as set
forth below.
■ b. Revise paragraph (d)(2) to read as
set forth below.
■ c. Remove paragraph (d)(3).
■ d. Add ‘‘6th Avenue and Kipling
Street,’’ after ‘‘Denver Federal Center,’’
and remove ‘‘–0165’’ after ‘‘80225’’ in
paragraph (e).
§ 1218.51
How to make payments.
(a) Definitions.
ACH—Automated Clearing House. A
type of EFT using the ACH bank-to-bank
network.
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*
EFT—Electronic Funds Transfer. Any
paperless transfer of funds initiated
through an electronic terminal. For
ONRR purposes, EFT includes Fedwire
and ACH transfers, such as Pay.gov.
Fedwire—A type of EFT using the
Federal Reserve Wire network.
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Pay.gov—A type of EFT using the
ACH network that is initiated by a payor
on the Pay.gov Web site.
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(d) * * *
(2) For a Federal nonproducing lease
rental or deferred bonus payment, send
it to: Office of Natural Resources
Revenue, P.O. Box 25627, Denver, CO
80225–0627.
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■ 19. Revise § 1218.560 to read as
follows:
§ 1218.560
4444?
How do I submit Form MMS–
You may obtain a copy of Form
MMS–4444 and instructions from
ONRR. This form is posted at https://
www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/default.htm.
Submit the completed, signed form to
the address designated on Form MMS–
4444 instructions.
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Office of Natural Resources Revenue
30 CFR Part 1218
[Docket No. ONRR–2011–0010]
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ACTION: Final rule.
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The Office of Natural
Resources Revenue (ONRR) is
promulgating regulations to establish
procedures governing collection of
delinquent royalties, rentals, bonuses,
and other amounts due under leases and
other agreements for the production of
oil, natural gas, coal, geothermal energy,
other minerals, and renewable energy
from Federal lands onshore, Indian
tribal and allotted lands, and the Outer
Continental Shelf. The regulations
include provisions for administrative
offset and clarify and implement the
provisions of the Debt Collection Act of
1982 (DCA) and the Debt Collection
Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA).
DATES: Effective Date: June 1, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
comments or questions on procedural
issues, contact Hyla Hurst, Regulatory
Specialist, ONRR, telephone (303) 231–
3495. For questions on technical issues,
contact Sarah L. Inderbitzin, Office of
Enforcement, ONRR, telephone (303)
231–3748.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Background
The ONRR is responsible for
collecting, accounting for, and
disbursing billions of dollars per year in
bonus, rental, royalty, and other
revenues derived from leases and other
agreements for the production of oil,
natural gas, coal, geothermal energy,
other minerals, and renewable energy
from Federal lands onshore, Indian
tribal and allotted lands, and the Outer
Continental Shelf. The ONRR also is
responsible for enforcement of royalty
and other payment obligations under
applicable statutes, regulations, leases,
agreements, and contracts.
The ONRR undertakes current debt
collection activities under the DCA
(Pub. L. 97–365), as amended by the
DCIA (Pub. L. 104–134, Title III, Ch. 10,
110 Stat. 1321–359—1321–380 (codified
at 31 U.S.C. 3711, 3716–18, and 3720A).
The DCIA was enacted primarily to
increase collection of nontax debts
owed to the Federal Government.
Among other provisions, the DCIA
centralized the administrative collection
of much delinquent nontax debt at the
U.S. Department of the Treasury’s
Financial Management Service
(Treasury) to increase the efficiency of
collection efforts. Government agencies
are required to transfer nontax debt that
has been delinquent for 180 days to
Treasury for further collection action,
including administrative offset.
This final rule (1) implements
statutory provisions of the DCA, as
amended by the DCIA, and (2)
supplements the Government-wide debt
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collection standards promulgated by the
Departments of the Treasury and Justice,
known as the Federal Claims Collection
Standards (FCCS) (31 CFR parts 900–
904), as necessary and appropriate for
ONRR operations. The DCIA grants the
Secretary discretionary authority in
many aspects of debt collection, and
this final rule defines the parameters of
this authority. This final rule also makes
some nonsubstantive technical or
clarifying changes to the proposed rule.
In the interim between development
of the proposed rule and the final rule,
the Secretary of the Interior separated
the responsibilities previously
performed by the former Minerals
Management Service (MMS) and
reassigned those responsibilities to three
separate organizations. As part of this
reorganization, the Secretary renamed
MMS’s Minerals Revenue Management
(MRM) the Office of Natural Resources
Revenue and directed that ONRR
transition to the Office of Policy,
Management and Budget, effective
October 1, 2010. This change required
the reorganization of title 30 of the Code
of Federal Regulations. In a direct final
rule (effective October 1, 2010), ONRR
removed the royalty and other revenue
reporting, payment, valuation, and
appeal regulations from 30 CFR, chapter
II, and recodified them in the new
chapter XII. Thus, the 30 CFR citations
in this final rule are to part 1218 rather
than to part 218, as they were in the
proposed rule. Neither these nor any of
the plain language changes discussed
below effect any substantive change in
meaning.
II. Comments on the Proposed Rule
The proposed rule was published on
June 8, 2010 (75 FR 32343). We received
comments on the proposed rule from
one nonprofit organization and one
trade association. We have analyzed
these comments, which are discussed
below:
A. General Comments
General comments on the proposed
rule fall into five categories: (1) Plain
language, (2) Treasury fees, (3) Treasury
offsets, (4) Chronology of collection
efforts, and (5) Early resolution of bills
and demands.
(1) Plain Language
Public Comments: The nonprofit
organization commented that the entire
regulation should be rewritten in plain
language.
ONRR Response: In order to be
consistent with other debt collection
regulations, ONRR specifically adopted
regulatory language implementing the
DCA and DCIA that other agencies and
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
30 CFR Parts 1210 and 1218
[Docket No. ONRR-2011-0023]
RIN 1012-AA10
Amendments to ONRR's Web Site and Mailing Addresses and Payment
Definitions
AGENCY: Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: On May 19, 2010, the Secretary of the Interior separated and
reassigned responsibilities previously performed by the former Minerals
Management Service (MMS) to three separate organizations. As part of
this reorganization, on October 1, 2010, the Secretary established the
Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) within the Office of the
Assistant Secretary--Policy, Management and Budget (PMB). At the same
time, ONRR reorganized its regulations from chapter II of title 30 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to chapter XII. This final rule
amends Web site and mailing addresses and payment definitions listed in
30 CFR chapter XII.
DATES: This rule is effective on May 2, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on technical issues,
contact Barbara Fletcher, Minerals Revenue Specialist, ONRR, telephone
(303) 231-3605; or email barbara.fletcher@onrr.gov. For questions on
procedural issues, contact Armand Southall, Regulatory Specialist,
ONRR, telephone (303) 231-3221; or email armand.southall@onrr.gov. You
may obtain a paper copy of this rule by contacting Mr. Southall by
phone or email.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On May 19, 2010, by Secretarial Order No. 3299, the Secretary of
the Department of the Interior (Secretary) announced the restructuring
of MMS. On June 18, 2010, by Secretarial Order No. 3302, the Secretary
announced the name change of MMS to the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE). By these orders, the
Secretary separated and reassigned the responsibilities that the former
MMS previously performed to three separate organizations: The Office of
Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR); the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
(BOEM); and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE).
The ONRR is responsible for royalty management functions.
II. Explanation of Amendments
In this final rule, ONRR merely amends its Web site and mailing
addresses and payment definitions listed in parts of title 30 CFR,
chapter XII. This final rule does not make any substantive changes to
the regulations or requirements in chapter XII. This rule will not have
any effect on the rights, obligations, or interests of any affected
parties. Thus, under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), ONRR, for good cause, finds
that notice and comment on this rule is impracticable, unnecessary and
contrary to the public interest. Additionally, because this document is
a ``rule[] of agency organization, procedure or practice'' under 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(A), this document is, in any event, exempt from the
notice and comment requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b). Lastly, because
this non-substantive rule makes no changes to the legal obligations or
rights of any affected parties, and, because it is in the public
interest for this rule to be effective just as soon as possible, ONRR
finds that good cause exists under 5
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U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make this rule effective immediately upon
publication in the Federal Register rather than 30 days after
publication.
As noted, this final rule amends the following 30 CFR parts and the
related existing subparts:
Part 1210--Forms and Reports.
Part 1218--Collection of Royalties, Rentals, Bonuses, and
Other Monies Due the Federal Government.
These amendments to the regulations are explained further in the
following sections:
A. Part 1210--Forms and Reports
We are revising part 1210, subparts A, B, C, D, E, and H.
ONRR's Web site and mailing address. The ONRR is amending its Web
site and mailing addresses due to its reorganization. We also are
updating these addresses to continually accomplish our mission and
place the last burden on industry when manually submitting production
and royalty forms, additional information, etc.
B. Part 1218--Collection of Royalties, Rentals, Bonuses, and Other
Monies Due the Federal Government
We are revising part 1218, subparts B and H.
ONRR's Web site and mailing addresses. We are amending these
addresses due to our reorganization and in order to accomplish our
mission and to place the least burden on industry when manually
submitting production and royalty forms, additional information, etc.
ONRR's payment definitions. We also are amending these payment
definitions and adding the definition of Pay.gov to accomplish our
mission and to place the least burden on industry when paying
royalties, rentals, bonuses, and other monies due the Federal
Government.
III. Procedural Matters
1. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Orders 12866 and 13563)
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 provides that the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will review all significant
rules. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined
that this rule is not significant.
Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while
calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote
predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most
innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends.
The executive order directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches
that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for
the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and
consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further
that regulations must be based on the best available science and that
the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open
exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent
with these requirements.
2. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior certifies that this final rule will
not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
This final rule will impact large and small entities but will not have
a significant economic effect on either because this is a technical
rule to amend ONRR's Web site and mailing addresses and payment
definitions listed in title 30 CFR, chapter XII.
3. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This final rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This final rule:
a. Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or
more.
b. Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government
agencies, or geographic regions.
c. Does not have significant adverse effects on competition,
employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of
U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.
4. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
This final rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State,
local, or tribal governments, or the private sector of more than $100
million per year. This final rule does not have a significant or unique
effect on State, local, or tribal governments, or the private sector. A
statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not required.
5. Takings (Executive Order 12630)
Under the criteria in Executive Order 12630, this final rule does
not have any significant takings implications. This final rule applies
to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and Federal and Indian onshore leases.
It does not apply to private property. A takings implication assessment
is not required.
6. Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
Under the criteria in Executive Order 13132, this final rule does
not have sufficient federalism implications that warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment. This is a technical rule to
amend ONRR's Web site and mailing addresses and payment definitions
listed in title 30 CFR, chapter XII. A Federalism Assessment is not
required.
7. Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order 12988)
This final rule complies with the requirements of Executive Order
12988. Specifically, this rule:
a. Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all
regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be
written to minimize litigation; and
b. Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all
regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal
standards.
8. Consultation With Indian Tribes (Executive Order 13175)
Under the criteria in Executive Order 13175, we have evaluated this
final rule and determined that it has no effects on federally
recognized Indian Tribes.
9. Paperwork Reduction Act
This final rule does not contain information collection
requirements, and a submission to OMB is not required under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
10. National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not
required because this rule is categorically excluded under: ``(i)
Policies, directives, regulations, and guidelines: That are of an
administrative, financial, legal, technical, or procedural nature.''
See 43 CFR 46.210(i) and the DOI Departmental Manual, part 516, section
15.4.D. We have also determined that this rule is not involved in any
of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 43 CFR 46.215 that would
require further analysis under NEPA. The procedural changes resulting
from these amendments have no consequences with respect to the physical
environment. This rule will not alter in any material way natural
resource exploration, production, or transportation.
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11. Data Quality Act
In developing this final rule, we did not conduct or use a study,
experiment, or survey requiring peer review under the Data Quality Act
(Pub. L. 106-554), also known as the Information Quality Act. The
Department of the Interior (DOI) has issued guidance regarding the
quality of information that it relies on for regulatory decisions. This
guidance is available on DOI's Web site at https://www.doi.gov/ocio/iq.html.
12. Effects on the Energy Supply (Executive Order 13211)
This final rule is not a significant energy action under the
definition in Executive Order 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is
not required.
13. Clarity of This Regulation
We are required by Executive Orders 12866 and 12988 and by the
Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain
language. This means that each rule we publish must: (a) Be logically
organized; (b) Use the active voice to address readers directly; (c)
Use clear language rather than jargon; (d) Be divided into short
sections and sentences; and (e) Use lists and tables wherever possible.
If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send your
remarks to Armand.Southall@onrr.gov. To better help us revise the rule,
your remarks should be as specific as possible. For example, you should
tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that are unclearly
written, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where
you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc.
List of Subjects
30 CFR Part 1210
Continental shelf, Geothermal energy, Government contracts,
Indians--lands, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas exploration, Public
lands--mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Sulfur.
30 CFR Part 1218
Continental shelf, Electronic funds transfers, Geothermal energy,
Indians--lands, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas exploration, Public
lands--mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: April 19, 2012.
Amy Holley,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget.
Authority and Issuance
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, under the authority
provided by the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1262) and
Secretarial Order Nos. 3299 and 3302, ONRR amends parts 1210 and 1218
of title 30 CFR, Chapter XII, subchapter A, as follows:
PART 1210--FORMS AND REPORTS
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1. The authority citation for 30 CFR part 1210 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396, 2107; 30 U.S.C.
189, 190, 359, 1023, 1751(a); 31 U.S.C. 3716, 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334,
1801 et seq.; and 44 U.S.C. 3506(a).
Sec. Sec. 1210.55, 1210.105, 1210.151, 1210.152, 1210.153, 1210.154,
1210.155, 1210.156, 1210.157, 1210.158, 1210.201, 1210.205 [Amended]
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2. In the following table, amend part 1210 in the sections indicated in
the left column by removing the text in the center column and adding in
its place the text in the right column.
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Amend reference to: place:
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Sec. 1210.55(b)(1)........ P.O. Box 5810, P.O. Box 25627,
Denver, Colorado Denver, CO 80225-
80217-5810. 0627.
Sec. 1210.105(b)(1)....... P.O. Box 17110, P.O. Box 25627,
Denver, Colorado Denver, CO 80225-
80217-0110. 0627.
Sec. 1210.151(c)(2)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
392B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.152(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
396B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.153(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
396B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.154(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
392B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.155(b)(2)(i).... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
392B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.156(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
382B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.157(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
64220, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.158(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
357B1, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
Sec. 1210.201(c)(3)(i).... P.O. Box 5810, P.O. Box 25627,
Denver, Colorado Denver, CO 80225-
80217-5810. 0627.
Sec. 1210.205(c)(1)....... P.O. Box 25165, MS P.O. Box 25165,
390B2, Denver, Denver, CO 80225-
Colorado 80217-0165. 0165.
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3. Amend Sec. 1210.54 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 1210.54 Must I submit this royalty report electronically?
* * * * *
(b) As of December 31, 2011, all reporters/payors must report to
ONRR electronically via the eCommerce Reporting Web site. All
reporters/payors also must report royalty data directly or upload files
using the ONRR electronic web form located at https://onrrreporting.onrr.gov. You must upload your files in one of the
following formats: The American Standard Code for information
interchange (ASCII) or Comma Separated Values (CSV) formats. You must
create your external files in the proprietary ASCII and CSV file layout
formats defined by ONRR. You can generate these external files from
your system application. Reporters/payors also can access detailed
information and instructions regarding how to use the eCommerce
Reporting
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Web site at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/PDFDocs/eCommerce_FAQ.pdf.
* * * * *
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4. Amend Sec. 1210.56 by revising paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as
follows:
Sec. 1210.56 Where can I find more information on how to complete the
royalty report?
(a) Refer to the ONRR Minerals Revenue Reporter Handbook for
specific guidance on how to prepare and submit Form MMS-2014. You may
find the handbook at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Handbooks/default.htm or
from the contacts on that Web page.
* * * * *
(c) You may find Form MMS-2014 at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that Web page.
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5. Amend Sec. 1210.104 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 1210.104 Must I submit these production reports electronically?
* * * * *
(b) As of December 31, 2011, all reporters/payors must report to
ONRR electronically via the eCommerce Reporting Web site. All
reporters/payors also must report production data directly or upload
files using the ONRR electronic web form located at https://onrrreporting.onrr.gov. You must upload your files in one of the
following formats: The American Standard Code for information
interchange (ASCII) or Comma Separated Values (CSV) formats. You must
create your external files in the proprietary ASCII and CSV file layout
formats defined by ONRR. You can generate these external files from
your system application. Reporters/payors also can access detailed
information and instructions regarding how to use the eCommerce
Reporting Web site at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/PDFDocs/eCommerce_FAQ.pdf.
* * * * *
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6. Amend Sec. 1210.106 by revising paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as
follows:
Sec. 1210.106 Where can I find more information on how to complete
these production reports?
(a) Refer to the ONRR Minerals Production Reporter Handbook for
specific guidance on how to prepare and submit Forms MMS-4054 and MMS-
4058. You may find the handbook at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Handbooks/default.htm or from contacts listed on that Web page.
* * * * *
(c) You may find Forms MMS-4054 and MMS-4058 at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that
Web page.
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7. Amend Sec. 1210.151 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below.
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b. Remove ``MS 392B2,'' from paragraph (c)(3).
Sec. 1210.151 What reports must I submit to claim an excess
allowance?
* * * * *
(b) Reporting options. You may find Form MMS-4393 at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that
Web page.
* * * * *
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8. Amend Sec. 1210.152 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below.
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b. Remove ``MS 396B2,'' from paragraph (c)(2).
Sec. 1210.152 What reports must I submit to claim allowances on an
Indian lease?
* * * * *
(b) Reporting options. You must submit Forms MMS-4110, MMS-4109,
and MMS-4295 manually. You may find the forms at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that Web page.
* * * * *
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9. Amend Sec. 1210.153 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below.
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b. Remove ``MS 396B2,'' from paragraph (c)(2).
Sec. 1210.153 What reports must I submit for Indian gas valuation
purposes?
* * * * *
(b) Reporting options. You must submit Forms MMS-4410 and MMS-4411
manually. You may find the forms at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm or from contacts listed on that Web page.
* * * * *
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10. Amend Sec. 1210.154(c)(2) by removing ``MS 392B2,''.
0
11. Amend Sec. 1210.155 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below.
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b. Remove ``MS 392B2,'' from paragraph (b)(2)(ii).
Sec. 1210.155 What reports must I submit for Federal onshore stripper
oil properties?
* * * * *
(b) Reporting options. You may find Form MMS-4377 at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm. You may file the form:
* * * * *
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12. Amend Sec. 1210.156(c)(2) by removing ``MS 382B2,''.
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13. Amend Sec. 1210.158 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (b) to read set forth below.
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b. Remove ``MS 357B1,'' from paragraph (c)(2).
Sec. 1210.158 What reports must I submit to designate someone to make
my royalty payments?
* * * * *
(b) Reporting options. You must submit Form ONRR-4425 manually. You
may find the form at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSOil_Gas.htm.
* * * * *
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14. Amend Sec. 1210.205 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below.
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b. Remove ``MS 390B2,'' from paragraph (c)(2).
Sec. 1210.205 What reports must I submit to claim allowances on
Indian coal leases?
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(b) Reporting options. You must submit the forms manually. You may
find the forms at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/AFSSol_Min.htm.
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15. Revise Sec. 1210.354 to read as follows:
Sec. 1210.354 Reporting instructions.
Refer to ONRR's Minerals Revenue Reporter Handbook--Oil, Gas, and
Geothermal Resources for specific guidance on how to prepare and submit
required information collection reports and forms to ONRR. You may find
the handbook at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Handbooks/default.htm or from
contacts listed on that Web page.
PART 1218--COLLECTION OF ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES, AND OTHER
MONIES DUE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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16. The authority citation for 30 CFR part 1218 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq., 396a et seq., 2101 et seq.;
30 U.S.C. 181 et seq., 351 et seq., 1001 et seq., 1701 et seq.; 31
U.S.C. 3335; 43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1331 et seq., and 1801 et seq.
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17. Revise Sec. 1218.50(d)(5) to read as follows:
Sec. 1218.50 Timing of payment.
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(d) * * *
(5) You should submit your certifications under paragraph (d)(2) of
this section to Financial Management, Office of Natural Resources
Revenue, P.O. Box 25627, Denver, CO 80225-0627.
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18. Amend Sec. 1218.51 as follows:
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a. Revise the definitions of ACH, EFT, and Fedwire, add a definition of
Pay.gov
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in alphabetical order, and remove the definition RIK, in paragraph (a)
as set forth below.
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b. Revise paragraph (d)(2) to read as set forth below.
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c. Remove paragraph (d)(3).
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d. Add ``6th Avenue and Kipling Street,'' after ``Denver Federal
Center,'' and remove ``-0165'' after ``80225'' in paragraph (e).
Sec. 1218.51 How to make payments.
(a) Definitions.
ACH--Automated Clearing House. A type of EFT using the ACH bank-to-
bank network.
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EFT--Electronic Funds Transfer. Any paperless transfer of funds
initiated through an electronic terminal. For ONRR purposes, EFT
includes Fedwire and ACH transfers, such as Pay.gov.
Fedwire--A type of EFT using the Federal Reserve Wire network.
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Pay.gov--A type of EFT using the ACH network that is initiated by a
payor on the Pay.gov Web site.
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(d) * * *
(2) For a Federal nonproducing lease rental or deferred bonus
payment, send it to: Office of Natural Resources Revenue, P.O. Box
25627, Denver, CO 80225-0627.
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19. Revise Sec. 1218.560 to read as follows:
Sec. 1218.560 How do I submit Form MMS-4444?
You may obtain a copy of Form MMS-4444 and instructions from ONRR.
This form is posted at https://www.onrr.gov/FM/Forms/default.htm. Submit
the completed, signed form to the address designated on Form MMS-4444
instructions.
[FR Doc. 2012-10360 Filed 5-1-12; 8:45 am]
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