(a) We will determine within 20 working days if your application for royalty relief is complete. If your application is incomplete, we will explain in writing what it needs. If you withdraw a complete application, you may reapply.
(b) We will evaluate your first application on a field within 180 days, evaluate your first application on a development project or an expansion project within 150 days and evaluate a redetermination under Sec. 203.75 within 120 days after we determine that it is complete.
(c) We may ask to extend the review period for your application under the conditions in the following table. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) We need more records to audit sunk Ask to extend the 120-day or
costs, 180-day evaluation period. The
extension we request will
equal the number of days
between when you receive our
request for records and the
day we receive the records.(2) We cannot evaluate your application Add another 30 days. We may add
for a valid reason, such as missing more than 30 days, but only if
vital information or inconsistent or you agree.
inconclusive supporting data,(3) We need more data, explanations, or Ask to extend the 120-day or
revision, 180-day evaluation period. The
extension we request will
equal the number of days
between when you receive our
request and the day we receive
the information.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(d) We may change your assumptions under Sec. 203.62 if our technical evaluation reveals others that are more appropriate. We may consult with you before a final decision and will explain any changes.
(e) We will notify all designated lease operators within a field when royalty relief is granted.