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OMB Control No:
1004-0132
ICR Reference No:
200612-1004-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200401-1004-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BLM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Geothermal Resource Leasing (43 CFR 3200-3287)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
07/11/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/21/2007
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2007
Responses
1,447
0
835
Time Burden (Hours)
10,137
0
1,850
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the leasing and development of geothermal resources. The BLM uses this information to approve lease activities for geothermal resource and unit agreements, process nominations for geothermal lease sales, and monitor compliance with granted approvals.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 58 221
Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
US Code:
30 USC 181 et seq.
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
US Code:
30 USC 1001-1028
Name of Law: Geothermal Steam Act of 1970
US Code:
42 USC 6508
Name of Law: Department of the Interior Appropriations Act of 1981
US Code:
40 USC 471 et seq.
Name of Law: The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949
US Code:
42 USC 4331
Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 221-236 Name of Law: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 35695
06/21/2006
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 13305
03/21/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
27
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Additional Lease Information (43 CFR 3210)
Bond Release, Termination, and Collection (43 CFR 3215)
Commercial Use Permit (43 CFR 3274)
Competitive Leasing (43 CFR 3203)
Conducting Exploration Operations (43 CFR 3252)
3260-3
Geothermal Sundry Notice
Cooperative Agreements (43 CFR 3217)
Direct Use Leases (43 CFR 3205)
Drilling Operations: Getting a Permit (43 CFR 3261)
3260-2
Geothermal Drilling Permit
Exploration Operations (43 CFR 3251)
3200-9
Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations
Exploration Operations Relief and Appeals (43 CFR 3256)
Filing and Processing Fees, Rent, Direct Use Fees, and Royalties (43 CFR 3211)
How to Apply for a Site License (43 CFR 3273)
Lease Issuance (43 CFR 3206)
Lease Suspensions and Royalty Rate Reductions (43 CFR 3212)
Lease Terms and Extensions (43 CFR 3207)
Lessee Qualifications (43 CFR 3202)
Noncompetitive Leasing Other Than Direct Use Leases (43 CFR 3204)
Participating Area (43 CFR 3282)
Personal and Surety Bonds (43 CFR 3214)
Relinquishment, Termination, and Cancellation (43 CFR 3213)
Reports-Drilling Operations (43 CFR 3264)
3260-4
Geothermal Well Completion Report
Reports-Utilization Operations (43 CFR 3276)
Reports: Exploration Operations (43 CFR 3253)
Transfers (43 CFR 3216)
Unit Agreement (43 CFR 3281)
Unit Agreement Modifications (43 CFR 3283)
Utilization Plans and Facility Construction Permits (43 CFR 3272)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
1,447
835
1,311
0
-699
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
10,137
1,850
9,025
0
-738
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There are 136 responses and 1,112 burden-hour changes due to an adjustment in the agency estimate. There are 1,311 responses and 9,025 burden-hour program changes due to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. We are combining information collection 1004-0074 and ICR Reference Number 200607-1004-001 into information collection 1004-0132 per the request of OMB.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$108,525
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Shirlean Beshir 202 452-5033 shirlean_beshir@blm.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
03/21/2007