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OMB Control No:
1004-0203
ICR Reference No:
201405-1004-001
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201304-1004-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BLM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands (43 CFR Part 3160)
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Preapproved
Conclusion Date:
03/25/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/20/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
Responses
8,807
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
50,758
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
16,991,000
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting approval to conduct a collection of information as presented in a final rule titled, "Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands," RIN 1004-AE26. The BLM requested approval for the collection in a proposed rule and a supplemental proposed rule and has re-submitted its request for approval in a final rule. OMB has neither approved nor disapproved the collection, but has assigned it control number 1004-0203. The collection will add uses and burdens associated with existing BLM Forms 3160-3 and 3160-5 (respectively, Application for Permit to Drill or Re-Enter and Sundry Notices and Reports on Wells). OMB has approved these forms under control number 1004-0137, "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations (43 CFR Part 3160)." The expiration date of that control number is October 31, 2014. Upon OMB's approval to conduct the information collection activities in the final rule, and after the effective date of the final rule, the BLM plans to request that OMB merge control number 1004-0203, and its new uses and burdens, with control number 1004-0137.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
25 USC 2101
Name of Law: Indian Mineral Development Act
US Code:
30 USC 181, et seq.
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act
US Code:
30 USC 1701, et seq.
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
US Code:
30 USC 351-359
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
US Code:
25 USC 396 and 396a
Name of Law: Indian Mineral Leasing Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1004-AE26
Final or interim final rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Affidavit in Support of Claim of Confidentiality
Request for Prior Approval of Hydraulic Fracturing Job Using a Notice of Intent Sundry Plus a Surface Use Plan of Operations Plus Documentation of Adequate Cementing
3160-5
Request for Prior Approval of Hydraulic Fracturing Job Using an Application for Permit to Drill Plus a Cement Operation Monitoring Report
3160-3
Sundry Notices and Reports on Wells / Hydraulic Fracturing / Reuest for Approval of Remedial Plan
3160-5
Sundry Notices and Reports on Wells / Hydraulic Fracturing / Subsequent Report Sundry Notice
3160-5
Sundry Notices and Reports on Wells / Hydraulic Fracturing / Variance Request
3160-5
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
8,807
0
0
8,807
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
50,758
0
0
50,758
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
16,991,000
0
0
16,991,000
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The current collection of information for onshore oil and gas operations pre-dates the current common use of hydraulic fracturing. The program changes and increased information-collection burdens in the final rule are necessary to ensure well integrity, water protection, and adequate public disclosure in connection with hydraulic fracturing.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,039,018
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:
03/20/2015
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