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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
The Secretary has also indicated recently his intention to raise the onshore royalty rate from 12.5 percent to 18.75 percent.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jack Reed discusses proposed increase in onshore royalty rates.

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