§ 216.203 - Solid Minerals Operations Report.

The Solid Minerals Operation Report (Form MMS-4059) must be submitted by all Federal and Indian lease operators of producing mines that are part of an approved mine plan. Form MMS-4059 must be filed for the same period established for payment for royalties in the lease terms, unless a different reporting frequency is established by an MMS authorized official, and on or before the 15th day of the second month following the period being reported until all the leases within a mine are terminated or until omission of the report is authorized by the MMS.