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Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-131332026-06-30

Federal Oil, Gas, and Coal Amendments

Interior Department, Natural Resources Revenue Office

Abstract

Consistent with Executive and Secretary's orders, ONRR proposes to amend ONRR's Federal oil, gas, and coal valuation regulations and to specify the standard of review for Director-level appeals. This rulemaking also proposes changes that will likely reduce cost and burden to industry and the Federal Government by simplifying regulatory requirements and ultimately incentivize production to unleash energy dominance. ONRR solicits comments on all aspects of this proposed action.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comment Period: To ensure consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below by 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureCoalContinental shelfGeothermal energyGovernment contractsGovernment employeesIndians-landsMineral royaltiesOil and gas explorationReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-08-31 — Open for comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior Office of Natural Resources Revenue 30 CFR Parts 1206 and 1290 [Docket No. ONRR-2025-0001; DS63636400 DRT000000.CH7000267D1113RT] RIN 1012-AA39 ( printed page 39754) AGENCY: Office of Natural Resources Revenue (“ONRR”), Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: Consistent with Executive and Secretary's orders, ONRR proposes to amend ONRR's Federal oil, gas, and coal valuation regulations and to specify the standard of review for Director-level appeals. This rulemaking also proposes changes that will likely reduce cost and burden to industry and the Federal Government by simplifying regulatory requirements and ultimately incentivize production to unleash energy dominance. ONRR solicits comments on all aspects of this proposed action. DATES: Comment Period: To ensure consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below by 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments to ONRR using the following methods. Please reference the Regulation Identifier Number (“RIN”) for this action, “RIN 1012-AA39,” in your comment: Electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Please visit https://www.regulations.gov . In the Search Box, enter Docket ID “ONRR-2025-0001” and click “search” to view the publications associated with the docket folder. Locate the document with an open comment period and then click “Comment.” Follow the instructions to

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Citation: 91 FR 39754