(a) To take cumulative reports and payments relief under § 1204.202, you must notify ONRR in writing by January 31 of the calendar year for which you begin taking your relief.

(1) Your notification must contain:

(i) Your company name, ONRR-assigned payor code, address, phone number, and contact name; and

(ii) The specific ONRR lease number and agreement number, if applicable.

(2) You may file a single notification for multiple marginal properties.

(b) To obtain other relief under § 1204.203, you must file a written request for relief with ONRR.

(1) Your request must contain:

(i) Your company name, ONRR-assigned payor code, address, phone number, and contact name;

(ii) The ONRR lease number and agreement number, if applicable; and

(iii) A complete and detailed description of the specific accounting or auditing relief you seek.

(2) You may file a single request for multiple marginal properties if you are requesting the same relief for all properties.