[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49943-49944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21549]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. ONRR-2018-0001; [DS63600000 DR2000000.PMN000 178D0102R2]
Royalty Policy Committee Establishment; Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking
nominations for primary and alternate members for several sectors of
the Royalty Policy Committee (Committee). This notice solicits nominees
from: (1) Indian Tribes, (2) mineral and/or energy stakeholders, (3)
States and (4) academia/public interest.
The Committee provides advice to the Secretary on the fair market
value of, and the collection of revenues derived from, the development
of energy and mineral resources on Federal and Indian lands.
DATES: Nominations for the Committee must be submitted by November 2,
2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations by any of the following methods:
Mail or hand-carry nominations to Mr. Chris Mentasti,
Department of the Interior, Office of Natural Resources Revenue, 1849 C
Street NW, MS 5134, Washington, DC 20240; or
Email nominations to: [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer Malcolm, Office of
Natural Resources Revenue, telephone at (202) 208-3938; email to
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is established under the
authority of the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) and regulated by
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C.
Appendix 2). The Secretary seeks to ensure that the public receives the
full value of the natural resources produced from Federal lands. The
duties of the Committee are solely advisory in nature. The Committee
will, at the request of the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), advise on
current and emerging issues related to the determination of fair market
value, and the collection of revenue from energy and mineral resources
on Federal and Indian lands. The Committee also will advise on the
potential impacts of proposed policies and regulations related to
revenue collection from such development, including whether a need
exists for regulatory reform.
We are seeking nominations for individuals that represent Indian
Tribes, mineral and/or energy stakeholders, States, and academia/public
interest, to be considered as Committee alternate members. The
Committee will not exceed 28 members and is composed of Federal and
non-Federal members in order to ensure fair and balanced
representation. The Secretary will appoint non-Federal alternates to
the Committee to serve up to a three-year term. The Director for the
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is currently designated
as Acting Chairman of the Committee.
Federal Members: The Secretary has appointed the following
officials as non-voting, ex-officio members of the Committee:
A representative of the Secretary's Immediate Office
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs
Assistant Secretary--Land and Minerals Management
Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Director, Bureau of Land Management
Director, Office of Natural Resources Revenue
Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
These officials may designate a senior official to act on their
behalf.
Non-Federal Members: The Secretary may appoint members in the
following categories:
Members representing the Governors of States that receive
more than $10,000,000 annually in royalty revenues from onshore and
offshore Federal leases.
Members representing the Indian Tribes that are engaged in
activities subject to: The Act of May 11, 1938 (commonly known as the
``Indian Mineral Leasing Act of 1938'') (25 U.S.C. 396a et seq.); Title
XXVI of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); The
Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982 (25 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.); and
any other law relating to mineral development that is specific to one
or more Indian Tribes.
Members representing various mineral and/or energy
stakeholders in Federal and Indian royalty policy.
Members representing academia and public interest groups.
Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate
description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that
would enable DOI to make an informed decision regarding
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meeting the membership requirements of the Committee and to permit DOI
to contact a potential member.
The Committee will meet at least once each calendar year and at
such other times as the DFO determines to be necessary. Members of the
Committee serve without compensation. However, while away from their
homes or regular places of business, Committee and subcommittee members
engaged in Committee or subcommittee business that the DFO approves may
be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence,
as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703, in the same manner as persons employed
intermittently in Federal Government service.
Public Disclosure of Comments: Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your nominations, you should be aware that your entire nomination
submission--including your personal identifying information--may be
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your
submission to withhold your personal identifying information from
public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Authority: 5 U.S.C Appendix 2.
Dated: September 27, 2018.
Scott Angelle,
Acting Chairman, Director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement.
[FR Doc. 2018-21549 Filed 10-2-18; 8:45 am]
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