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DOI/MMS RIN: 1010-AD41 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Changing Proprietary Term of Certain Geophysical Information 
Abstract: Certain vintage geophysical information can have an enhanced value by processing or reprocessing. Under current regulations, when MMS retains this information, the permittee or third party has 5 years or less to benefit from this processing or reprocessing before the proprietary term expires. Early release of such valuable information could cost the industry considerable sums of money. The proprietary term can be extended only via rulemaking. This rule will revise the requirements governing release of this information. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 251   
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/18/2007  72 FR 33417   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/17/2007    
Final Action  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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