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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter II - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior |
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SubChapter A - Minerals Revenue Management |
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Part 204 - ALTERNATIVES FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES |
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Subpart C - Accounting and Auditing Relief |
§ 204.206 - What will MMS do when it receives my request for other relief?
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When MMS receives your request for other relief under § 204.205(b), it will notify you in writing as follows:
(a) If your request for relief is complete, MMS may either approve, deny, or modify your request in writing after consultation with any State required under § 204.207(b).
(1) If MMS approves your request for relief, MMS will notify you of the effective date of your accounting or auditing relief and other specifics of the relief approved.
(2) If MMS denies your relief request, MMS will notify you of the reasons for denial and your appeal rights under § 204.6.
(3) If MMS modifies your relief request, MMS will notify you of the modifications.
(i) You have 60 days from your receipt of MMS's notice to either accept or reject any modification(s) in writing.
(ii) If you reject the modification(s) or fail to respond to MMS's notice, MMS will deny your relief request. MMS will notify you in writing of the reasons for denial and your appeal rights under § 204.6.
(b) If your request for relief is not complete, MMS will notify you in writing that your request is incomplete and identify any missing information.
(1) You must submit the missing information within 60 days of your receipt of MMS's notice that your request is incomplete.
(2) After you submit all required information, MMS may approve, deny, or modify your request for relief under paragraph (a) of this section.
(3) If you do not submit all required information within 60 days of your receipt of MMS's notice that your request is incomplete, MMS will deny your relief request. MMS will notify you in writing of the reasons for denial and your appeal rights under § 204.6.
(4) You may submit a new request for relief under this subpart at any time after MMS returns your incomplete request.