S 924 · 106th Congress · Energy

Federal Royalty Certainty Act

Introduced 1999-04-29· Sponsored by Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, Production and Regulation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-192.(1999-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Royalty Certainty Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act regarding oil and gas leases to provide that royalty payments due: (1) in value shall be based upon the value of oil or gas production at the lease in marketable condition; and (2) in amount shall be based upon the royalty share of production at the lease. Provides that if payments in value or amount are calculated from a point away from the lease the lessee shall be allowed reimbursements at a reasonable commercial rate for certain services beyond the lease through the point of disposition or delivery.…

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Cosponsors (7)

1 Democrat6 Republicans