[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21743-21746]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06639]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

30 CFR Parts 1210, 1218, and 1243

[Docket No. ONRR-2011-0023; DS63644000 DRT000000.CH7000 223D1113RT]
RIN 1012-AA28


Mailing and Email Address Amendments

AGENCY: Office of Natural Resources Revenue (``ONRR''), Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: ONRR is publishing this final rule to update room number, 
mailstop, and other information for filing certain forms by mail, 
courier, or overnight delivery. It also provides email addresses for 
filing certain forms electronically.

DATES: This rule is effective May 13, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on procedural and 
technical issues, contact Ginger J. Hensley, Regulatory Specialist, by 
telephone at (303) 231-3171 or email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Explanation of Amendments
II. Procedural Matters

I. Explanation of Amendments

    ONRR regulations at 30 CFR parts 1210, 1218, and 1243 authorize 
various forms to be filed with ONRR related to Federal and Indian 
royalty reporting and payment and appeal bonding by mail, courier, or 
overnight delivery. As further described in the amendatory 
instructions, this final rule amends these parts to update room number, 
mailstop, or other information for these delivery methods.
    Title 30 CFR 1210.151 authorizes form ONRR-4393, Request to Exceed 
Regulatory Allowance Limitation, to be filed with ONRR by mail, 
courier, overnight delivery, or email, but it does not provide an email 
address for doing so. This final rule amends this section to specify 
[email protected] as the email address for filing form ONRR-
4393 with ONRR by email.
    Title 30 CFR 1210.151, 1210.152, and 1210.153 authorize various 
forms to be filed with ONRR related to royalty reporting for Indian 
leases by mail, courier, or overnight delivery. This final rule amends 
these sections to also authorize the filing of these forms with ONRR 
electronically by email to [email protected].
    This is a final rulemaking with no request for public comment. This

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rulemaking is exempt from the notice and comment requirements of 5 
U.S.C. 553(b) because it relates to a rule ``of agency organization, 
procedure, or practice'' under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A). Furthermore, 5 
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) provides an exception to the public comment 
requirement when an agency for good cause finds that ``notice and 
public procedure thereon are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to 
the public interest.'' ONRR finds that public comment is not necessary 
because this is a technical rule to amend ONRR's mailing and email 
addresses.

II. Procedural Matters

A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866 and E.O. 13563)

    E.O. 12866 provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs (``OIRA'') will review all significant rules. OIRA has 
determined that this rule is not significant.
    E.O. 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while calling for 
improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote 
predictability and reduce uncertainty, and to use the most innovative 
and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends. Furthermore, 
E.O. 13563 directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches that 
reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the 
public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent 
with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 also emphasizes that regulations 
must be based on the best available science and that the rulemaking 
process must allow for public participation and an open exchange of 
ideas. ONRR developed this rule in a manner consistent with these 
requirements.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., generally 
requires Federal agencies to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis 
for rules that are subject to the notice-and-comment rulemaking 
requirements under the APA if the rule would have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. See 5 U.S.C. 
601-612. The Department of the Interior certifies that this final rule 
will not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of 
small entities. This final rule will impact large and small entities 
but will not have a significant economic effect on either because it is 
a technical rule to update addresses and to provide email addresses 
that a person may elect to use to submit certain documents 
electronically.

C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    This final rule is not a major rule under the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (5 U.S.C. 804(2)). This final rule:
    (1) Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million 
or more.
    (2) Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for 
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government 
agencies, or geographic regions.
    (3) Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, 
employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of 
U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    This final rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, 
local, or Tribal governments, or the private sector of more than $100 
million per year. This final rule does not have a significant or unique 
effect on State, local, or Tribal governments, or the private sector. 
Therefore, ONRR is not required to provide a statement containing the 
information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1501 
et seq.).

E. Takings (E.O. 12630)

    Under the criteria in E.O. 12630, this final rule does not have any 
significant takings implications. This final rule applies to Outer 
Continental Shelf and Federal and Indian onshore leases. It does not 
apply to private property. A takings implication assessment is not 
required.

F. Federalism (E.O. 13132)

    Under the criteria in section 1 of E.O. 13132, this final rule does 
not have sufficient federalism implications that warrant the 
preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. This is a 
technical rule to amend ONRR's mailing and email addresses. A 
federalism summary impact statement is not required.

G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)

    This final rule complies with the requirements of E.O. 12988. 
Specifically, this rule:
    1. Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all 
regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be 
written to minimize litigation; and
    2. Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all 
regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal 
standards.

H. Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175)

    The Department of the Interior strives to strengthen its 
government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes through a 
commitment to consultation with Indian Tribes and recognition of their 
right to self-governance and Tribal sovereignty. ONRR has evaluated 
this rule under the Department's consultation policy and under the 
criteria in E.O. 13175 and has determined that it has no substantial 
direct effect on federally recognized Indian Tribes and that 
consultation under the Department's Tribal consultation policy is not 
required.

I. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This final rule does not contain information collection 
requirements. A submission to the Office of Management and Budget under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) is not required.

J. National Environmental Policy Act

    This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly 
affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement 
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (``NEPA'') is not 
required because this rule is categorically excluded under: ``Policies, 
directives, regulations, and guidelines: that are of an administrative, 
financial, legal, technical, or procedural nature.'' See 43 CFR 
46.210(i) and DOI Departmental Manual, part 516, section 15.4.D. ONRR 
has determined that this rule is not involved in any of the 
extraordinary circumstances under 43 CFR 46.215 that would require 
further analysis under NEPA. The procedural changes resulting from 
these amendments have no consequences with respect to the physical 
environment. This rule will not alter in any material way natural 
resource exploration, production, or transportation.

K. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211)

    This final rule is not a significant energy action under the 
definition in E.O. 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not 
required.

L. Clarity of This Regulation

    ONRR is required by E.O.s 12866 (section 1 (b)(12)), 12988 (section 
3(b)(1)(B)), and 13563 (section 1(a)), and by the Presidential 
Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This 
means that each rule ONRR publishes must use:
    (1) Logical organization.

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    (2) Active voice to address readers directly.
    (3) Clear language rather than jargon.
    (4) Short sections and sentences.
    (5) Lists and tables wherever possible.
    If you feel that ONRR has not met these requirements, send your 
remarks to [email protected]. To better help ONRR revise 
the rule, your remarks should be as specific as possible. For example, 
you should tell ONRR the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that are 
not clearly written, which sections or sentences are too long, the 
sections where you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc.

List of Subjects

30 CFR Part 1210

    Continental shelf, Geothermal energy, Government contracts, 
Indians--lands, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas exploration, Public 
lands--mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Sulfur.

30 CFR Part 1218

    Continental shelf, Electronic funds transfers, Indian lands, 
Mineral royalties, Oil and gas exploration, Public lands mineral 
resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 1243

    Administrative practice and procedure, Government contracts, 
Mineral royalties, Public lands--minerals resources.

Kimbra G. Davis,
Director for the Office of Natural Resources Revenue.

Authority and Issuance

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, under the authority 
provided by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1262) and 
Secretarial Order No. 3299, ONRR amends parts 1210, 1218, and 1243 of 
title 30 CFR, chapter XII as follows:

PART 1210--FORMS AND REPORTS

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1. The authority citation for 30 CFR part 1210 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396, 2107; 30 U.S.C. 
189, 190, 359, 1023, 1751(a); 31 U.S.C. 3716, 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334, 
1801 et seq.; and 44 U.S.C. 3506(a).

Sec. Sec.  1210.55, 1210.105, 1210.151, 1210.152, 1210.153, 1210.154, 
1210.155, 1210.156, 1210.157, 1210.158, 1210.201, 1210.205  [Amended]

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2. In the following table, amend the sections indicated in the left 
column by removing the text in the center column and adding in its 
place the text in the right column:

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                                 By removing the      And adding in its
            Amend                 reference to:            place:
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Sec.   1210.55(b)(2)........  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.105(b)(2).......  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.151(c)(2).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     643000B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.151(c)(3).......  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.152(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     634000B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.152(c)(2).......  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.153(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     634000B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.153(c)(2).......  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.154(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     63240B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.154(c)(2).......  Room A-614, MS 392B2  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.156(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     633000B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.156(c)(2).......  Room A-614, MS 382B2  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.157(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     63230B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.157(c)(2).......  Room A-614, MS 64220  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.158(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     633000B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.158(c)(2).......  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.201(c)(3)(i)....  P.O. Box 25627,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     633000B, Denver, CO
                               0627.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.201(c)(3)(ii)...  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
Sec.   1210.202(c)(2)(i)....  Solid Minerals and    P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Geothermal (A&C),     633000B, Denver, CO
                               MS 62530B., Denver,   80225-0165.
                               Colorado 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.202(c)(2)(ii)...  Solid Minerals and    MS 633000B, Room
                               Geothermal (A&C),     A322, Bldg. 85,
                               MS 62530B, Room A-    DFC, Denver,
                               614, Bldg 85, DFC,    Colorado 80225-
                               Denver Colorado       0165.
                               80225.
Sec.   1210.205(c)(1).......  P.O. Box 25165,       P.O. Box 25165, MS
                               Denver, CO 80225-     633000B, Denver, CO
                               0165.                 80225-0165.
Sec.   1210.205(c)(2).......  Room A-614..........  Room A322.
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3. Amend Sec.  1210.151 by revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  1210.151  What reports must I submit to claim an excess 
allowance?

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) Complete and submit the form electronically as an email 
attachment to [email protected];
* * * * *

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4. Amend Sec.  1210.152 by:
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a. Removing ``or'' at the end of paragraph (c)(1);
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b. Removing the period at the end of paragraph (c)(2) and adding ``; 
or'' in its place; and
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c. Adding paragraph (c)(3).
    The addition reads as follows:


Sec.  1210.152  What reports must I submit to claim allowances on an 
Indian lease?

* * * * *

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    (c) * * *
    (3) Complete and submit the form electronically as an email 
attachment to [email protected].

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5. Amend Sec.  1210.153 by:
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a. Removing ``or'' at the end of paragraph (c)(1);
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b. Removing the period at the end of paragraph (c)(2) and adding ``; 
or'' in its place; and
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c. Adding paragraph (c)(3).
    The addition reads as follows:


Sec.  1210.153  What reports must I submit for Indian gas valuation 
purposes?

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Complete and submit the form electronically as an email 
attachment to [email protected].

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6. Amend Sec.  1210.205 by:
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a. Removing the ``or'' at the end of paragraph (c)(1);
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b. Removing the period at the end of paragraph (c)(2) and adding ``; 
or'' in its place; and
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c. Adding paragraph (c)(3).
    The addition reads as follows:


Sec.  1210.205  What reports must I submit to claim allowances on 
Indian coal leases?

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Complete and submit the form electronically as an email 
attachment to [email protected].

PART 1218--COLLECTION OF ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES, AND OTHER 
MONEYS DUE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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7. The authority citation for 30 CFR part 1218 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq., 396a et 
seq., 2101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq., 351 et seq., 1001 et 
seq., 1701 et seq.; 31 U.S.C. 3335, 3711, 3716-18, 3720A, 9701; 43 
U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1331 et seq., and 1801 et seq.


Sec.  1218.51  [Amended]

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8. Amend Sec.  1218.51 in paragraph (e) by removing ``Room A-614'' and 
adding ``Room A322'' in its place.

PART 1243--SUSPENSIONS, PENDING APPEAL AND BONDING--OFFICE OF 
NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE

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9. The authority citation for 30 CFR part 1243 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq., 396a et 
seq., 2101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq., 351 et seq., 1001 et 
seq., 1701 et seq.; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1331 et 
seq., and 1801 et seq.


Sec.  1243.200  [Amended]

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10. Amend Sec.  1243.200 by:
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a. In paragraph (a)(1), removing ``MS 64200B'' and adding ``MS 
642000B'' in its place; and
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b. In paragraph (a)(2), removing ``MS 64200B, Document Processing Team, 
Room A-614'' and adding ``MS 642000B, Room A322'' in its place.

[FR Doc. 2022-06639 Filed 4-12-22; 8:45 am]
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