[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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