[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 13734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-7060]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

30 CFR Part 204

RIN 1010-AC30


Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior.

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

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SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service 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 21, 1999, (64 FR 
3360). The proposed rule would implement legislation for Federal oil 
and gas leases. The new regulations would explain to lessees and their 
designees how to obtain accounting and auditing relief for Federal 
marginal properties. In response to requests for additional time, MMS 
will extend the comment period from March 22, 1999, to April 21, 1999.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 21, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments, suggestions, or objections regarding this 
proposed amendment should be sent to the following addresses:
    E-mail address is: RMP.[email protected].
    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 3021, Denver, Colorado 80225-0165.
    For comments via courier or overnight delivery service use: 
Minerals Management Service, Royalty Management Program, Rules and 
Publications Staff, MS 3021, 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) 231-3385, e-Mail 
David__G[email protected].

    Dated: March 18, 1999.
Lucy Querques Denett,
Associate Director for Royalty Management.
[FR Doc. 99-7060 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am]
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