[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 18, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 7189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3908]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

30 CFR Parts 206 and 208

RIN 1010-AC09


Establishing Oil Value for Royalty due on Federal Leases, and on 
Sale of Federal Royalty Oil

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior.

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

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SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service (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 January 24, 1997, (62 FR 
3742). The proposed rule would amend the regulations governing the 
valuation for royalty purposes of oil produced from Federal leases. In 
response to requests for additional time, MMS will extend the comment 
period from March 25, 1997, to April 28, 1997.

DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before April 28, 1997.

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 Publications 
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 
Publications 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 
Publications Staff, phone (303) 231-3432, FAX (303) 231-3194, e-Mail 
David__G[email protected].

    Dated: February 10, 1997.
Lucy R. Querques,
Associate Director for Royalty Management.
[FR Doc. 97-3908 Filed 2-14-97; 8:45 am]
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