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S. 924 (106th)

Federal Royalty Certainty Act

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Introduced

29 April 1999

Last action

18 May 1999 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, Production and Regulation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-192.

Sponsors

Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Federal Royalty Certainty Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act regarding oil and gas leases to provide that royalty payments due: (1) in value shall be based upon the value of oil or gas production at the lease in marketable condition; and (2) in amount shall be based upon the royalty share of production at the lease. Provides that if payments in value or amount are calculated from a point away from the lease the lessee shall be allowed reimbursements at a reasonable commercial rate for certain services beyond the lease through the point of disposition or delivery.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4456-4458)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, Production and Regulation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-192.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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