[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 171 (Thursday, September 3, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 47039] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-23755] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Electronic Commerce in the Minerals Management Service AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of an electronic commerce presentation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) in conjunction with other Federal and State regulatory agencies is participating in an Electronic Commerce (EC) presentation in Austin, Texas, on October 2, 1998. This presentation will assist those reporters or individuals considering EC implementation or pilot testing with MMS. DATES: The EC presentation is Friday, October 2, 1998. LOCATION: Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, telephone number: (512) 343-2626. The Renaissance Austin Hotel is located near the intersection of Loop 360 and Highway 183. From I-35, take the Highway 183/Research Boulevard North exit and proceed four miles to Great Hills Trail. The Renaissance Austin Hotel is fifteen minutes from downtown Austin. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Timothy Allard, Systems Management Division, Royalty Management Program, Minerals Management Service, P. O. Box 25165, MS 3140, Denver, Colorado 80225-0165, telephone numbers (800) 619-4593, and (303) 275-7007, fax number (303) 275-7099, e-mail [email protected] or Mr. Stephen Adams, Information Technology Division, Offshore Minerals Management, Minerals Management Service, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., MS 4520, Jefferson, Louisiana 70123, telephone number (504) 731-3033, fax number (504) 731-3004, e-mail [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MMS is participating in an EC presentation offered at no cost to companies and interested parties that are considering EC implementation or pilot testing of regulatory reports. The presentation will be held in conjunction with the American Petroleum Institute (API), Petroleum Industry Data Exchange (PIDX), Electronic Commerce Conference and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. If you plan to attend the API PIDX Electronic Commerce Conference and Trade Show scheduled for September 28, through October 1, 1998, a registration fee may apply. MMS instructors are employees of the Royalty Management Program, Systems Management Division and the Offshore Minerals Management, Information Technology Division. Agenda Session Times: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Subject: EC activities and capabilities of various regulatory agencies. Agencies will discuss EC reporting options, projects, future directions, and implementation handbooks. Agencies will solicit feedback from those companies that attend regarding preferred EC practices. Agencies Participating Include Minerals Management Service Bureau of Land Management Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas ONGARD Service Center of the State of New Mexico Railroad Commission of Texas If you plan to attend the EC presentation, please leave a message for Tim Allard or Stephen Adams at the telephone, and FAX numbers, or e-mail address in the information contact section of this notice no later than September 25, 1998. Dated: August 28, 1998. Lucy Querques Denett, Associate Director for Royalty Management. [FR Doc. 98-23755 Filed 9-2-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P