82 FR 44839 - Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases NDM 94704, NDM 94705, and NDM 94706, North Dakota

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)

As required under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, Emerald WB LLC and Continental Resources Inc. timely filed a petition for reinstatement of competitive oil and gas leases NDM 94704, NDM 94705, and NDM 94706, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The lessees paid the required rentals and back royalties accruing from the date of termination. No leases were issued that affect these lands. The BLM proposes to reinstate the leases.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 44839]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20570]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases 
NDM 94704, NDM 94705, and NDM 94706, North Dakota

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of reinstatement.

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SUMMARY: As required under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, Emerald WB 
LLC and Continental Resources Inc. timely filed a petition for 
reinstatement of competitive oil and gas leases NDM 94704, NDM 94705, 
and NDM 94706, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The lessees paid the 
required rentals and back royalties accruing from the date of 
termination. No leases were issued that affect these lands. The BLM 
proposes to reinstate the leases.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Werven, Chief, Fluids 
Adjudication Section, Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office, 
5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101-4669, 406-896-5091, 
[email protected]. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the 
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FRS 
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or 
question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during 
normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessees agree to new lease terms for 
rentals and royalties of $10 per acre, or fraction thereof, per year, 
and 16\2/3\ percent, respectively. The lessees agree to additional or 
amended stipulations. The lessees paid the $500 administration fee for 
the reinstatement of the leases and the $159 cost for publishing this 
Notice.
    The lessees met the requirements for reinstatement of the leases 
per Section 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920. We are 
proposing to reinstate the leases, effective the date of termination, 
subject to the:
     Original terms and conditions of the leases;
     Additional and amended stipulations;
     Increased rental of $10 per acre;
     Increased royalty of 16\2/3\ percent; and
     $159 cost of publishing this Notice.

    Authority:  30 U.S.C. 188.

Kimberly Werven,
Chief, Fluids Adjudication Section.
[FR Doc. 2017-20570 Filed 9-25-17; 8:45 am]
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