Mining of the Osage Mineral Estate for Oil and Gas, 16386 [2023-05452]

Download as PDF 16386 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 52 / Friday, March 17, 2023 / Proposed Rules List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 42 Immigration, Passports and visas. For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department proposes to amend 22 CFR part 42 as follows: PART 42—VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED 1. The authority citation for part 42 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1104 and 1182; Pub. L. 105–277, 112 Stat. 2681; Pub. L. 108–449, 118 Stat. 3469; The Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (done at the Hague, May 29, 1993), S. Treaty Doc. 105–51 (1998), 1870 U.N.T.S. 167 (Reg. No. 31922 (1993)); 42 U.S.C. 14901–14954 (Pub. L. 106–279, 114 Stat. 825); 8 U.S.C. 1101 (Pub. L. 111–287, 124 Stat. 3058); 8 U.S.C. 1154 (Pub. L. 109– 162, 119 Stat. 2960); 8 U.S.C. 1201 (Pub. L. 114–70, 129 Stat. 561). § 42.68 ■ [Removed and reserved] 2. Remove and reserve § 42.68. Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–05410 Filed 3–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR Part 226 [Docket No. BIA–2022–0006; 2231A2100DD/ AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900; OMB Control Number 1076–0180, 1012–0004, 1012–0006] RIN 1076–AF59 Mining of the Osage Mineral Estate for Oil and Gas Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is extending the public comment period for the proposed rule revising the regulations governing leasing of the Osage Nation’s mineral estate (‘‘Osage Mineral Estate’’) for oil and gas mining. Extending the public comment period will allow more time for the public to review the proposal and submit comments. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: Proposed Regulations: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 13, 2023 (88 FR 2430), is extended. Comments must be DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:46 Mar 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 received by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 7, 2023. ADDRESSES: Proposed Regulations: You may submit your comments on the proposed rule by any of the methods listed below. • Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Enter ‘‘RIN 1076– AF59’’ in the search box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Follow the instructions for sending comments. • Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Eastern Oklahoma Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Attn: Regional Director, P.O. Box 8002, Muskogee, OK 74402. All submissions must include the words ‘‘Bureau of Indian Affairs’’ or ‘‘BIA’’ and ‘‘RIN 1076–AF59.’’ • Hand Delivery/Courier: U.S. Department of the Interior, Eastern Oklahoma Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Attn: Regional Director, 3100 W Peak Boulevard, Muskogee, OK 74402. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oliver Whaley, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, (202) 738– 6065, comments@bia.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 13, 2023, the BIA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 2430) proposing to revise 25 CFR part 226, Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands for Oil and Gas Mining, to strengthen the BIA’s management and administration of the Osage Mineral Estate. The proposed rule would allow the BIA to strengthen management of the Osage Mineral Estate by updating bonding, royalty payment and reporting, production valuation and measurement, site security, and operational requirements to address changes in technology and industry standards that have occurred in the 47 years since the regulations were issued. The proposed rule would also allow the BIA to respond to recommendations made by the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of the Interior (OIG). The public comment period for the proposed rule is scheduled to close on Friday, March 17, 2023. To give the public additional time to review the proposed revisions and provide comments, the BIA is extending the public comment period until Friday, April 7, 2023. Comments previously submitted on the proposed rule will be fully considered in preparing the final rule and do not need to be resubmitted. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 52 (Friday, March 17, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 16386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05452]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

25 CFR Part 226

[Docket No. BIA-2022-0006; 2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900; OMB 
Control Number 1076-0180, 1012-0004, 1012-0006]
RIN 1076-AF59


Mining of the Osage Mineral Estate for Oil and Gas

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is extending the public 
comment period for the proposed rule revising the regulations governing 
leasing of the Osage Nation's mineral estate (``Osage Mineral Estate'') 
for oil and gas mining. Extending the public comment period will allow 
more time for the public to review the proposal and submit comments.

DATES: Proposed Regulations: The comment period for the proposed rule 
published on January 13, 2023 (88 FR 2430), is extended. Comments must 
be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Proposed Regulations: You may submit your comments on the 
proposed rule by any of the methods listed below.
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Enter ``RIN 1076-AF59'' in the search box and click ``Search.'' Follow 
the instructions for sending comments.
     Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Eastern Oklahoma 
Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Attn: Regional Director, P.O. Box 
8002, Muskogee, OK 74402. All submissions must include the words 
``Bureau of Indian Affairs'' or ``BIA'' and ``RIN 1076-AF59.''
     Hand Delivery/Courier: U.S. Department of the Interior, 
Eastern Oklahoma Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Attn: Regional 
Director, 3100 W Peak Boulevard, Muskogee, OK 74402.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oliver Whaley, Director, Office of 
Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary--Indian Affairs, (202) 738-6065, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 13, 2023, the BIA published a 
proposed rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 2430) proposing to revise 
25 CFR part 226, Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands for Oil and Gas 
Mining, to strengthen the BIA's management and administration of the 
Osage Mineral Estate. The proposed rule would allow the BIA to 
strengthen management of the Osage Mineral Estate by updating bonding, 
royalty payment and reporting, production valuation and measurement, 
site security, and operational requirements to address changes in 
technology and industry standards that have occurred in the 47 years 
since the regulations were issued. The proposed rule would also allow 
the BIA to respond to recommendations made by the Office of Inspector 
General, U.S. Department of the Interior (OIG). The public comment 
period for the proposed rule is scheduled to close on Friday, March 17, 
2023. To give the public additional time to review the proposed 
revisions and provide comments, the BIA is extending the public comment 
period until Friday, April 7, 2023. Comments previously submitted on 
the proposed rule will be fully considered in preparing the final rule 
and do not need to be resubmitted.

Bryan Newland,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-05452 Filed 3-16-23; 8:45 am]
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