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This app works best with JavaScript enabled. Skip to main content An official website of the U.S. government Close glossary Glossary Filter glossary terms 8(g) Toggle for 8(g) The 8(g) zone is the offshore region within three miles of a state shoreline. A portion (27%) of revenue from production in the 8(g) zone is distributed to the respective states that border the zone. The 8(g) zone is named for the section within the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act that designates it. Abandoned mine land fee Toggle for Abandoned mine land fee A fee for current day coal production that funds reclamation of mines abandoned before 1977. Accounting year Toggle for Accounting year This data is based on transactions that were reported to and accepted into ONRR’s financial system in a given a year. Since companies are allowed to adjust and correct data up to seven years after a transaction takes place, accounting year data can include corrections for sales that took place in previous years. This data is most useful when analyzing dollars ONRR collected and disbursed in a given year. Acquired lands Toggle for Acquired lands Acquired lands are public lands that were obtained by the federal government through purchase, condemnation, gift, or exchange. Acquisition fee Toggle for Acquisition fee A fee for securing an uncompetitive lease in place of a bonus. Annual fee Toggle for Annual fee A yearly maintenance fee for maintaining a claim. APD Toggle for APD Application for permit to drill Appropriation Toggle for Appropriation There are two main congressional actions that result in federal spending: authorization and appropriation. A fund or recipient may be authorized to receive money during the federal budget process, but Congress must still designate a specific amount to be distributed to the fund or recipient. This process is called “appropriation”. Authorization Toggle for Authorization An act of Congress to obligate funding for a program or agency. An authorization may be effective for one year, a fixed number of years, or an indefinite period. An authorization may be for a definite amount of money or for 'such sums as may be necessary.' The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization and then appropriation. Barrel Toggle for Barrel In the U.S., an oil barrel is defined as 42 US gallons, and abbreviated as bbl. bbl Toggle for bbl Abbreviation for a unit of measurement of oil. One bbl, or oil barrel, is defined as 42 US gallons. Biomass Toggle for Biomass Organic nonfossil matter used as fuel. Sources of biomass include wood, wood waste products, biofuel, and many plant-based materials. BLM Toggle for BLM The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and manages exploration, development, and production of natural resources on federal lands. BOEM Toggle for BOEM The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and is responsible for managing the development of energy and mineral resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Bonus Toggle for Bonus The amount the highest bidder paid for a natural resource lease. BSEE Toggle for BSEE The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and is charged with promoting safety, protecting the environment, and conserving resources offshore through regulatory oversight and enforcement. Calendar year (CY) Toggle for Calendar year (CY) The calendar year runs from January 1 through December 31. The two annual time periods for reporting data are calendar year and fiscal year. Claim-staking fee Toggle for Claim-staking fee A fee that covers the government’s administrative costs in the claim-staking process for mining on federal lands. Coastal political subdivision Toggle for Coastal political subdivision A state's political subdivision, such as a county, parish, borough, or city. The political subdivision must be within the coastal zone as defined in the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. Civil society Toggle for Civil society People and organizations not associated with industry or government, such as trade unions, issue-based coalitions, faith-based organizations, indigenous-peoples movements, the media, think tanks, and foundations. Crude oil Toggle for Crude oil Oil is that is not treated or refined. Direct use Toggle for Direct use Geothermal energy (hot water near the surface of the earth) can be used directly for heating buildings, drying crops, heating water, and other industrial processes. Disbursement Toggle for Disbursement After collecting revenue from natural resource extraction, the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) distributes that money to different agencies, funds, and local governments for public use. This process is called “disbursement.” Dry natural gas Toggle for Dry natural gas Natural gas that remains after removing the liquefiable hydrocarbon portion from the gas stream (i.e., gas after lease, field, or plant separation) and after removing any quantities of nonhydrocarbon gases that render the gas unmarketable. DOI Toggle for DOI The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a Cabinet-level agency responsible for managing America’s natural and cultural resources. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Toggle for Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) A document intended to provide decision makers and the public with information about the potential impacts of major federal actions and alternatives to them. Federal agencies prepare an EIS if a proposed federal action is determined to significantly affect the quality of the human environment, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). EITI Standard Toggle for EITI Standard The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Standard is an international standard for openness around the management of revenue from natural resources. Governments disclose how much they receive from extractive companies operating in their country and these companies disclose how much they pay. Governments sign up to implement the EITI Standard and must meet seven requirements. In 2017, the U.S. withdrew from EITI as an Implementing Country, but remains committed to institutionalizing the EITI principles of transparency and accountability. Extractive industry Toggle for Extractive industry Oil, gas, and mining industries that extract natural resources. Fair market value Toggle for Fair market value The estimated price for a natural resource lease, based on the government’s analysis and the geological resources on the lands or waters. Federal land Toggle for Federal land Lands and waters owned by the federal government, including public domain lands, acquired lands, and the Outer Continental Shelf. Fiscal year (FY) Toggle for Fiscal year (FY) The federal government’s fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30. The two annual time periods for reporting data are calendar year and fiscal year. Fossil fuel Toggle for Fossil fuel An energy source formed in the Earth’s crust from decayed organic material. Common fossil fuels include oil, gas, and coal. Fractionation Toggle for Fractionation The division of ownership among multiple individuals. GOMESA Toggle for GOMESA The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) of 2006 directs a portion of revenue from gulf oil and gas royalties to the states of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The act also directs a portion of gulf revenue be disbursed to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Gross domestic product (GDP) Toggle for Gross domestic product (GDP) A measure of the total value of goods and services produced in a specific area. The Bureau of Economic Analysis measures GDP by adding up the “real value added” for each industry that contributes to the U.S. economy. Hydraulic fracturing Toggle for Hydraulic fracturing A well development process that involves injecting water under high pressure into a bedrock formation through the well...