Notice and Agenda for Rescheduled Meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee of the Minerals Management Advisory Board

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The Secretary of the Interior established a Royalty Policy Committee on the Minerals Management Advisory Board to provide advice on the Department's management of Federal and Indian minerals leases, revenues, and other minerals-related policies. Committee membership includes representatives from States, Indian tribes, allottee organizations, minerals industry associations, the general public, and Federal departments. At this rescheduled 13th meeting, the committee will again consider minority and majority reports on sodium/potassium draft valuation regulations. The Coal and Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties Subcommittees will also present reports. A discussion will be held on the appeals process. The MMS will present reports on coal waste piles, program reengineering, royalty-in-kind (RIK) operations, and the Wyoming and Texas section 8g RIK pilot evaluations. Panels comprised of MMS and guest presenters will discuss topical energy issues, such as proposed energy bills and the Administration's National Energy Policy, and the status of MMS's new financial management system.