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OMB Control No:
1004-0132
ICR Reference No:
201001-1004-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200612-1004-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BLM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Geothermal Resource Leasing and Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements (43 CFR parts 3200 and 3280)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/08/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/08/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2010
Responses
908
0
1,447
Time Burden (Hours)
5,404
0
10,137
Cost Burden (Dollars)
72,810
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):
US Code:
30 USC 1001-1028
Name of Law: Geothermal Steam Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
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:
75 FR 5623
02/03/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 38829
07/06/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
24
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Assignment or Transfer of a Site License (43 CFR 3273)
Bond Release, Termination, and Collection (43 CFR 3215)
Commercial Use Permit (43 CFR 3274)
Cooperative Agreements (43 CFR 3217)
Direct Use Leasing (43 CFR 3205)
Exploration Operations Relief and Appeals (43 CFR 3256)
Filing and Processing Fees, Rent, Direct Use Fees, and Royalties (43 CFR 3211)
Geothermal Drilling Permit (43 CFR 3261)
3260-2
Geothermal Drilling Permit
Geothermal Sundry Notice (43 CFR 3252)
3260-3
Geothermal Sundry Notice
Geothermal Well Completion Report (43 CFR 3264)
3260-4
Geothermal Well Completion Report
Lease Consolidation (43 CFR 3210)
Lease Issuance (43 CFR 3206)
Lease Relinquishment, Termination, and Cancellation (43 CFR 3213)
Lease Suspensions and Royalty Rate Reductions (43 CFR 3212)
Lease Terms and Extensions (43 CFR 3207)
Lessee Qualifications (43 CFR 3202)
Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations (43 CFR 3276)
3260-5
Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations
Nomination of Lands for Competitive Geothermal Leasing (43 CFR 3203)
3203-1
Nomination of Lands for Competitive Geothermal Leasing
Noncompetitive Leasing Other Than Direct Use Leases (43 CFR 3204)
Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Exploration Activities (43 CFR 3251)
3200-9
Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Exploration Activities
Participating Area (43 CFR 3282)
Personal and Surety Bonds (43 CFR 3214)
Reports: Exploration Operations (43 CFR 3253)
Site License Application (43 CFR 3273)
Transfers (43 CFR 3216)
Unit Agreement Modifications (43 CFR 3283)
Unit Agreements (43 CFR 3281)
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
908
1,447
0
-328
-211
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,404
10,137
0
-538
-4,195
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
72,810
0
0
1,210
71,600
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The 2007 renewal request mistakenly did not mention Form 3203-1, Nomination of Land for Competitive Leasing, although the information collection requirements in the pertinent regulations (i.e., 43 CFR 3203.5(a)(1)(i), 3203.10, 3203.11(a), and 3203.12) were discussed and analyzed. We are including Form 3203-1 in this renewal request. The 2007 renewal request mistakenly included an analysis of the hour and wage burdens of 43 CFR subpart 3211 (Filing and Processing Fees, Rent, Direct Use Fees, and Royalties). The information collection burdens of the regulations in that subpart consist solely of processing and filing fees, and those burdens are fully analyzed under Item No. 13 of this supporting statement. Consequently, these burdens are omitted from Item Nos. 12 and 14 of this supporting statement. The 2007 renewal request mistakenly included an analysis of information collection at 43 CFR subparts 3214 and 3215 (respectively, Personal and Surety Bonds and Bond Release, Termination, and Collection). The regulations in those subparts entail no information collection burden other than that necessary to identify the respondent, the respondents address, the date and the nature of the instrument. Therefore, under 5 CFR 1320.3(h), we have not included those regulations in this renewal request. The 2007 renewal request included an analysis of the information collection burdens at 43 CFR subpart 3216 (Transfers). As provided by 43 CFR 3216.14, respondents must use Form 3000-3 to request to transfer record title, and they must use Form 3000-3a to request to transfer operating rights. These forms are approved under OMB control number 1004-0034. The dual use of these forms for geothermal resources, as well as oil and gas resources, was discussed, and the burdens for both purposes included, in the information collection request for that OMB control number. For this reason, the information collection requirements at 43 CFR subpart 3216 are omitted from this supporting statement. The 2007 renewal request mistakenly did not include the collection of information involved in the relinquishment, assignment, or transfer of a site license under 43 CFR subpart 3273. This collection of information is included in this renewal request. The 2007 renewal request mistakenly did not mention Form 3260-5, Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations, although the information collection requirements in the pertinent regulations (i.e., 43 CFR subpart 3276) were discussed and analyzed. We are including Form 3260-5 in this renewal request.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$216,971
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Jean Sonneman 202 785-6577 jean_sonneman@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:
07/08/2010
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