Federal Oil, Gas, and Coal Amendments
ONRR proposes amendments to federal oil, gas, and coal valuation regulations and standard of review for Director-level appeals. Small businesses in energy sectors may face changes in royalty calculations and compliance procedures.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small businesses involved in federal oil, gas, and coal leasing, including set-aside contractors and GSA schedule holders in energy sectors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication (around August 29, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed changes to valuation methods for federal oil, gas, and coal, and a new standard of review for appeals.
Who it affects
Small businesses involved in federal oil, gas, and coal leasing, including set-aside contractors and GSA schedule holders in energy sectors.
What you must do
Review proposed rule and submit comments by the deadline; assess potential impact on royalty payments and compliance costs.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication (around August 29, 2026).
Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13133/federal-oil-gas-and-coal-amendments
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