Oil Giants: Keep Reporting Shelf Profits, Please
Published Date: 9/11/2026
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Summary
The Office of Natural Resources Revenue wants to keep collecting info from companies that share profits from oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf. This helps make sure the U.S. gets the right payments. If you’re involved, you can comment on this plan by October 13, 2026, but no new fees or big changes are coming.
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