Code of Federal Regulations > Title 30 > Chapter II > Part 203 > Subpart B - Subpart B

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

ROYALTY RELIEF FOR DRILLING ULTRA-DEEP WELLS ON LEASES NOT SUBJECT TO DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF

§ 203.30 - Which leases are eligible for royalty relief as a result of drilling a phase 2 or phase 3 ultra-deep well?

§ 203.31 - If I have a qualified phase 2 or qualified phase 3 ultra-deep well, what royalty relief would that well earn for my lease?

§ 203.32 - What other requirements or restrictions apply to royalty relief for a qualified phase 2 or phase 3 ultra-deep well?

§ 203.33 - To which production do I apply the RSV earned by qualified phase 2 and phase 3 ultra-deep wells on my lease or in my unit?

§ 203.34 - To which production may an RSV earned by qualified phase 2 and phase 3 ultra-deep wells on my lease not be applied?

§ 203.35 - What administrative steps must I take to use the RSV earned by a qualified phase 2 or phase 3 ultra-deep well?

§ 203.36 - Do I keep royalty relief if prices rise significantly?

ROYALTY RELIEF FOR DRILLING DEEP GAS WELLS ON LEASES NOT SUBJECT TO DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF

§ 203.40 - Which leases are eligible for royalty relief as a result of drilling a deep well or a phase 1 ultra-deep well?

§ 203.41 - If I have a qualified deep well or a qualified phase 1 ultra-deep well, what royalty relief would my lease earn?

§ 203.42 - What conditions and limitations apply to royalty relief for deep wells and phase 1 ultra-deep wells?

§ 203.43 - To which production do I apply the RSV earned from qualified deep wells or qualified phase 1 ultra-deep wells on my lease?

§ 203.44 - What administrative steps must I take to use the royalty suspension volume?

§ 203.45 - If I drill a certified unsuccessful well, what royalty relief will my lease earn?

§ 203.46 - To which production do I apply the royalty suspension supplements from drilling one or two certified unsuccessful wells on my lease?

§ 203.47 - What administrative steps do I take to obtain and use the royalty suspension supplement?

§ 203.48 - Do I keep royalty relief if prices rise significantly?

§ 203.49 - May I substitute the deep gas drilling provisions in this part for the deep gas royalty relief provided in my lease terms?

ROYALTY RELIEF FOR END-OF-LIFE LEASES

§ 203.50 - Who may apply for end-of-life royalty relief?

§ 203.51 - How do I apply for end-of-life royalty relief?

§ 203.52 - What criteria must I meet to get relief?

§ 203.53 - What relief will BSEE grant?

§ 203.54 - How does my relief arrangement for an oil and gas lease operate if prices rise sharply?

§ 203.55 - Under what conditions can my end-of-life royalty relief arrangement for an oil and gas lease be ended?

§ 203.56 - Does relief transfer when a lease is assigned?

ROYALTY RELIEF FOR PRE-ACT DEEP WATER LEASES AND FOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION PROJECTS

§ 203.60 - Who may apply for royalty relief on a case-by-case basis in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico or offshore of Alaska?

§ 203.61 - How do I assess my chances for getting relief?

§ 203.62 - How do I apply for relief?

§ 203.63 - Does my application have to include all leases in the field?

§ 203.64 - How many applications may I file on a field or a development project?

§ 203.65 - How long will BSEE take to evaluate my application?

§ 203.66 - What happens if BSEE does not act in the time allowed?

§ 203.67 - What economic criteria must I meet to get royalty relief on an authorized field or project?

§ 203.68 - What pre-application costs will BSEE consider in determining economic viability?

§ 203.69 - If my application is approved, what royalty relief will I receive?

§ 203.70 - What information must I provide after BSEE approves relief?

§ 203.71 - How does BSEE allocate a field's suspension volume between my lease and other leases on my field?

§ 203.72 - Can my lease receive more than one suspension volume?

§ 203.73 - How do suspension volumes apply to natural gas?

§ 203.74 - When will BSEE reconsider its determination?

§ 203.75 - What risk do I run if I request a redetermination?

§ 203.76 - When might BSEE withdraw or reduce the approved size of my relief?

§ 203.77 - May I voluntarily give up relief if conditions change?

§ 203.78 - Do I keep relief approved by BSEE under this part for my lease, unit or project if prices rise significantly?

§ 203.79 - How do I appeal BSEE's decisions related to royalty relief for a deepwater lease or a development or expansion project?

§ 203.80 - When can I get royalty relief if I am not eligible for royalty relief under other sections in the subpart?