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DOI/MMS RIN: 1010-AD02 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances 
Abstract: MMS regulations include a process for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However, overly restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill statutory purposes, while redundant criteria may include other leases that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule would refine the eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow water part of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or infrastructure preservation benefits. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203   
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2009    
NPRM Comment Period End  06/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William Hauser
Department of the Interior
Minerals Management Service
381 Elden Street,
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone:703 787-1613
Fax:703 787-1546
Email: william.hauser@mms.gov