Alaska Region royalty relief can be provided through individual lease terms and applications for case-by-case relief. Leases issued in Alaska Region sales held since 2003 may be issued with a designated royalty suspension volume (RSV). Both the Lease Instrument and Final Notice of Sale specify applicable categories and associated RSV. All active leases are also eligible to apply for case-by-case relief. Following are the guidelines and regulations that apply to Alaska Region royalty relief.

  The Deep Water Royalty Relief Act (DWRRA) (Public Law 104-58, Section 303) (35.36 KB PDF; 11/28/95)
  30CFR260.110 Oil and Gas Leasing, What bidding systems may MMS use (58.51 KB PDF)

  The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58) Section 346 (2.47 MB PDF)

  Extension of Royalty Relief Provisions to Leases Offshore of Alaska (AD33 Final Rule, 11/18/08)
      Sections 203.60-203.91 and 260.121-260.122 (224.67 KB PDF)