[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 155 (Friday, August 9, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 41541] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-20354] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service 30 CFR Part 250 RIN 1010-AC19 Proposed Rule to Clarify Unitization AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Extension of comment period for proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document extends to August 19, 1996, the deadline for the submission of comments on the proposed rule governing unitization of Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases, which was published on June 5, 1996. The proposed rule amends the unitization regulations by removing the model unit agreements, making them available from the Regional Supervisor as needed. DATES: We will consider all comments that are received by August 19, 1996. We will begin our review of those comments at that time and may not fully consider comments we receive after August 19, 1996. ADDRESSES: Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Minerals Management Service; 381 Elden Street; Mail Stop 4700; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817; Attention: Chief, Engineering and Standards Branch. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Wilson, Engineering and Standards Branch, Telephone (703) 787- 1600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MMS has been asked to extend the deadline for respondents to submit comments on the proposed rule published on June 5, 1996 (61 FR 28525). The requests explain that more time is needed to allow respondents time to prepare comments on omissions in the proposed rule. Dated: August 5, 1996. Lucy R. Querques, Acting Associate Director for Offshore Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 96-20354 Filed 8-8-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-M