MMS Delays Oil and Gas Fee Rule Until January 1, 2006, Due to Hurricane Katrina Damage

Summary

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is delaying the implementation of a rule that would charge fees to offset its costs, originally set for January 1, 2006, due to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in the New Orleans area. This delay will provide relief to the government and the oil and gas industry as they recover from the disaster.