MMS

Reorganization of Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is reorganizing Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This action consolidates and restructures existing regulations to improve clarity and efficiency in the management of federal and Indian offshore and onshore oil and gas resources.

MMS Notice 1010-0183 Comment Period Ended

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued Notice 1010-0183 concerning a comment period that concluded on November 8, 2010. This notice pertains to regulatory filings and does not impose new obligations.

Minerals Management Service Consultation on Proposed Rule

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule concerning offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The comment period closed on October 7, 2010.

MMS Notice 1010-0106, 30 CFR 253

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued Notice 1010-0106, which pertains to 30 CFR 253. This notice was posted on September 14, 2010, and relates to regulations concerning offshore operations.

MMS Notice on Performance Measures Data

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued a notice regarding performance measures data. This notice provides information and guidance on data collection and reporting for performance measures within the agency's operational scope.

MMS Oil and Gas Production Measurement Collection Extension OMB Review

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) submitted an information collection activity (1010-0051) concerning oil and gas production measurement for extension of a collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The notice provides a comment period for interested parties.

Notice Terminating Exclusion of Indian Tribal Leases From Valuation

The Minerals Management Service issued a notice terminating the exclusion of Indian tribal leases in the Uintah and Ouray Reservation from valuation under 30 CFR 206.172. This change affects how certain tribal leases are valued for royalty purposes.

Debt Collection and Administrative Offset for Monies Due Federal Government

The Minerals Management Service, part of the Department of the Interior, has proposed a rule concerning debt collection and administrative offset for monies owed to the federal government. This proposed rule aims to update existing procedures for recovering debts owed to the government.

MMS Information Collection Activity: Community Resilience Study

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has submitted a new information collection activity for OMB review concerning a study on community resilience. This notice requests public comments on the proposed collection.

Record of Decision for Cape Wind Energy Project

The Department of the Interior, through the Minerals Management Service, issued a Record of Decision for the Cape Wind Energy Project. This notice includes the Secretary of the Interior's response to comments from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the project.