Editorial Notes
Codification

Puspan. L. 104–185, § 4(a), which directed the addition of this section at the end of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982, was executed by adding this section at the end of title I of that Act to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date

Section applicable with respect to production of oil and gas after the first day of the month following Aug. 13, 1996, see section 11 of Puspan. L. 104–185, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 1701 of this title.

Applicability

Section not applicable to any privately owned minerals or with respect to Indian lands, see sections 9 and 10 of Puspan. L. 104–185, set out as an Applicability of 1996 Amendment note under section 1701 of this title.