Title 30

SECTION 1206.454

1206.454 How will ONRR determine the value of my coal for royalty purposes

§ 1206.454 How will ONRR determine the value of my coal for royalty purposes? Link to an amendment published at 86 FR 4658, Jan. 15, 2021. This amendment was delayed until Apr. 16, 2021, at 86 FR 9289, Feb. 12, 2021.

If ONRR decides to value your coal for royalty purposes under § 1206.454, or any other provision in this subpart, then ONRR will determine value by considering any information that we deem relevant, which may include, but is not limited to:

(a) The value of like-quality coal from the same mine, nearby mines, same region, other regions, or washed in the same or nearby wash plant.

(b) Public sources of price or market information that ONRR deems reliable, including, but not limited to, the price of electricity.

(c) Information available to ONRR and information reported to us, including but not limited to, on form ONRR-4430.

(d) Costs of transportation or washing, if ONRR determines they are applicable.

(e) Any other information that ONRR deems to be relevant regarding the particular lease operation or the salability of the coal.