COLCFinal Rule

Electronic Payment of Royalties using Pay.gov

Finance & BankingTechnology

Summary

This regulation allows people and companies to pay royalties owed to the federal government through Pay.gov, an online payment system. This makes it easier and more convenient to submit these payments rather than using older payment methods.

Key Points

  • 1Royalty payments can now be made online through Pay.gov instead of by mail or in-person
  • 2This applies to anyone who owes royalties to the federal government, such as companies extracting minerals or oil on public lands
  • 3The online system provides a faster, more secure way to submit payments and get confirmation
  • 4Payments made through Pay.gov can be processed more quickly than traditional methods
  • 5This regulation went into effect on March 31, 2025

Key Dates

Published

March 31, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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