Rule2022-06639
Mailing and Email Address Amendments
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Published
April 13, 2022
Effective
May 13, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNatural Resources Revenue Office
Abstract
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.
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[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 [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#347b7a66666b665153415855405d5b5a4779555d58565b4c745b5a46461a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86c9c8d4d4d9d4e3e1f3eae7f2efe9e8f5cbe7efeae4e9fec6e9e8f4f4a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8aab7a1b9b4aca1aeb9b4adb9acb1b7b698b7b6aaaaf6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4968b9d8588909d9285889185908d8b8aa48b8a9696ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a> 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#630c0d11110a0d070a020d050c110e10230c0d11114d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="234c4d51514a4d474a424d454c514e50634c4d51510d444c55">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7837362a2a272a1d1f0d14190c1117160b351911141a17003817160a0a561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6827263a3a373a0d0f1d04091c0107061b250901040a07102807061a1a460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#75071a0c1419010c0314190014011c1a1b351a1b07075b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83f1ecfae2eff7faf5e2eff6e2f7eaecedc3ecedf1f1ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a>;
* * * * *
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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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eb8485999982858f828a858d84998698ab84859999c58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0867667a7a61666c6169666e677a657b4867667a7a266f677e">[email protected]</span></a>.
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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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aec1c0dcdcc7c0cac7cfc0c8c1dcc3ddeec1c0dcdc80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7817160a0a11161c1119161e170a150b3817160a0a561f170e">[email protected]</span></a>.
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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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4827263a3a21262c2129262e273a253b0827263a3a662f273e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8a7a6babaa1a6aca1a9a6aea7baa5bb88a7a6babae6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>.
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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