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CFR /  Title 30  /  Part 203  /  Sec. 203.65 How long will BSEE take to evaluate my application?

(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.