30 U.S.C. § 191b : US Code - Section 191B: Collection of unpaid and underpaid royalties and late payment interest owed by lessees

Search 30 U.S.C. § 191b : US Code - Section 191B: Collection of unpaid and underpaid royalties and late payment interest owed by lessees

Beginning in fiscal year 1996 and thereafter, the Secretary shall
take appropriate action to collect unpaid and underpaid royalties
and late payment interest owed by Federal and Indian mineral
lessees and other royalty payors on amounts received in settlement
or other resolution of disputes under, and for partial or complete
termination of, sales agreements for minerals from Federal and
Indian leases.