If, prior to use, sale, or other disposition, the lessee enhances the value of coal after the coal has been placed in marketable condition in accordance with § 1206.456(h) of this subpart, the lessee shall notify ONRR that such processing is occurring or will occur. The value of that production shall be determined as follows:
(a)
A value established for the feedstock coal in marketable condition by application of the provisions of § 1206.456(c)(2) (i) through (iv) of this subpart; or,
(b)
In the event that a value cannot be established in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, then the value of production will be determined in accordance with § 1206.456(c)(2)(v) of this subpart and the value shall be the lessee's gross proceeds accruing from the disposition of the enhanced product, reduced by ONRR-approved processing costs and procedures including a rate of return on investment equal to two times the Standard and Poor's BBB bond rate applicable under § 1206.458(b)(2)(v) of this subpart.
Code of Federal Regulations
[61 FR 5481, Feb. 12, 1996, as amended 64 FR 43289, Aug. 10, 1999]