Mining of the Osage Mineral Estate for Oil and Gas, 43482-43483 [2023-14440]

Download as PDF 43482 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 130 / Monday, July 10, 2023 / Proposed Rules The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021–02–15, Amendment 39– 21398 (86 FR 10750, February 23, 2021), and ■ b. Adding the following new AD: ■ ■ The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 2023–1222; Project Identifier AD–2023– 00574–T. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by August 24, 2023. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2021–02–15, Amendment 39–21398 (86 FR 10750, February 23, 2021) (AD 2021–02–15). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, and 747SR series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2367 RB, Revision 1, dated March 20, 2023. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of partial and full inboard foreflap departures from the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address departures of the inboard foreflap assembly from the airplane, which could result in damage to the airplane and adversely affect the airplane’s continued safe flight and landing. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Actions, With Revised Compliance Times and Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2021–02–15, with revised compliance times and service information. Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2367 RB, Revision 1, dated March 20, 2023, do all applicable actions VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Jul 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2367 RB, Revision 1, dated March 20, 2023. Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–57A2367, Revision 1, dated March 20, 2023, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747– 57A2367 RB, Revision 1, dated March 20, 2023. 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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR–520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. 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(k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Stefanie Roesli, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3964; email: Stefanie.N.Roesli@faa.gov. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (4) of this AD. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2367 RB, Revision 1, dated March 20, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on June 15, 2023. Michael Linegang, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–14330 Filed 7–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR Part 226 [Docket No. BIA–2022–0006; 234A2100DD/ 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. E:\FR\FM\10JYP1.SGM 10JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 130 / Monday, July 10, 2023 / Proposed Rules Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period. ACTION: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is reopening 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. The BIA is also requesting information regarding the transportation costs for oil produced from the Osage Mineral Estate. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 13, 2023 (88 FR 2430), is reopened. Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 18, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments on the proposed rule by any of the methods listed below. • Federal Rulemaking Portal: Please visit https://www.regulations.gov/ docket/BIA-2022-0006 or https:// www.regulations.gov and 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) revised 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). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Jul 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 The public comment period for the proposed rule closed on Friday, April 7, 2023. To give the public additional time to review the proposed revisions and provide comments, the BIA is reopening the public comment period until Friday, August 18, 2023. Comments previously submitted on the proposed rule will be fully considered in preparing the final rule and do not need to be resubmitted. The BIA also invites comments from anyone who would like to submit information regarding transportation costs for oil produced from the Osage Mineral Estate. The proposed rule states that the value of oil for royalty purposes will be the greater of the NYMEX Calendar Month Average Price of oil at Cushing, Oklahoma, or the actual selling price for the transaction, adjusted for gravity (see the proposed 25 CFR 226.37 replacing the current 25 CFR 226.11(a)(2)). In response to the BIA’s first request for public comments on the proposed rule, some commenters states that the NYMEX Calendar Month Average Price exceeds what a lessee may receive from a refinery purchasing oil from the Osage Mineral Estate. Those commenters advocated for the value of oil for royalty purposes to be less than the NYMEX Calendar Month Average Price. The BIA is interested in information regarding the cost of transporting oil from a lease within the Osage Mineral Estate to: (1) a refinery located in Osage County, Oklahoma; and (2) a refinery located in Cushing, Oklahoma. The BIA may consider the incremental cost of transporting oil from the Osage Mineral Estate to Cushing, Oklahoma in determining the method for valuing oil from the Osage Mineral Estate for royalty purposes under any final rule. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–14440 Filed 7–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2023–0188; FRL–11025– 01–R1] Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Reasonably Available Control Technology for the 2008 and 2015 Ozone Standards Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 43483 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of New Hampshire. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 130 (Monday, July 10, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 43482-43483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14440]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

25 CFR Part 226

[Docket No. BIA-2022-0006; 234A2100DD/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.

[[Page 43483]]


ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is reopening 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. The BIA is also requesting information 
regarding the transportation costs for oil produced from the Osage 
Mineral Estate.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 
13, 2023 (88 FR 2430), is reopened. Comments must be received by 11:59 
p.m. EST on August 18, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments on the proposed rule by any of 
the methods listed below.
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: Please visit https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BIA-2022-0006 or https://www.regulations.gov 
and 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) revised 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 closed on Friday, April 7, 2023. To give the public 
additional time to review the proposed revisions and provide comments, 
the BIA is reopening the public comment period until Friday, August 18, 
2023. Comments previously submitted on the proposed rule will be fully 
considered in preparing the final rule and do not need to be 
resubmitted.
    The BIA also invites comments from anyone who would like to submit 
information regarding transportation costs for oil produced from the 
Osage Mineral Estate. The proposed rule states that the value of oil 
for royalty purposes will be the greater of the NYMEX Calendar Month 
Average Price of oil at Cushing, Oklahoma, or the actual selling price 
for the transaction, adjusted for gravity (see the proposed 25 CFR 
226.37 replacing the current 25 CFR 226.11(a)(2)). In response to the 
BIA's first request for public comments on the proposed rule, some 
commenters states that the NYMEX Calendar Month Average Price exceeds 
what a lessee may receive from a refinery purchasing oil from the Osage 
Mineral Estate. Those commenters advocated for the value of oil for 
royalty purposes to be less than the NYMEX Calendar Month Average 
Price.
    The BIA is interested in information regarding the cost of 
transporting oil from a lease within the Osage Mineral Estate to: (1) a 
refinery located in Osage County, Oklahoma; and (2) a refinery located 
in Cushing, Oklahoma. The BIA may consider the incremental cost of 
transporting oil from the Osage Mineral Estate to Cushing, Oklahoma in 
determining the method for valuing oil from the Osage Mineral Estate 
for royalty purposes under any final rule.

Bryan Newland,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-14440 Filed 7-7-23; 8:45 am]
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