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The BLM is considering a proposed rule to streamline the royalty rate reduction process for non-energy solid leasable minerals.  The proposed rule would address shortcomings with the existing royalty rate reduction regulations for non-energy solid leasable minerals at 43 CFR subpart 3513--Waiver, Suspension or Reduction of Rental and Minimum Royalties. The current regulations establish the royalty rate reduction process.  However, applicants have suggested that process is burdensome and the standards are higher than the applicable statute requires for approval of a royalty rate reduction.  The proposed rule, if published, would seek to clarify the royalty rate reduction process.