[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 110 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 28829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14218]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

30 CFR Part 218

RIN 1010-AC01


Amendments To Regulations Governing Collection of Royalties, 
Rentals, Bonuses, and Other Monies Due the Federal Government

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: MMS hereby gives notice that it is extending the public 
comment period on a Notice of proposed rule, which was published in the 
Federal Register on April 19, 1996 (61 FR 17266). The proposed rule 
would amend the regulations that specify how payments are made for 
mineral lease royalties, rentals, and bonuses. In response to requests 
for additional time, MMS will extend the comment period from June 18, 
1996, to July 19, 1996.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 19, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments, suggestions or objections regarding this 
proposed amendment should be sent to the following addresses.
    For comments sent via the U.S. Postal Service use: Minerals 
Management Service, Royalty Management Program, Rules and Procedures 
Staff, P.O. Box 25165 MS 3101, Denver, Colorado 80225-0165.
    For comments via courier or overnight delivery service use: 
Minerals Management Service, Royalty Management Program, Rules and 
Procedures Staff, MS 3101 Building 85, Denver Federal Center, Room A-
212, Denver, Colorado 80225-0165.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David S. Guzy, Chief, Rules and Procedures Staff, phone (303) 231-3432, 
FAX (303) 231-3194, e-Mail David G[email protected].

    Dated: May 31, 1996.
Robert E. Brown,
Associate Director for Royalty Management.
[FR Doc. 96-14218 Filed 6-5-96; 8:45 am]
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