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OMB Control No:
1004-0132
ICR Reference No:
201911-1004-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201808-1004-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BLM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Geothermal Resource Leases and Unit Agreements (43 CFR parts 3200 and 3280)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
07/23/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/20/2020
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2020
Responses
913
0
913
Time Burden (Hours)
5,409
0
5,409
Cost Burden (Dollars)
84,985
0
83,260
Abstract:
The BLM uses this information to issue geothermal leases in BLM-managed lands, and in national forests and other lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In this request, the BLM is proposing to revise Form 3200-9, Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations. A respondent submits this form either to the BLM or to the USFS, depending upon which agency has surface-management jurisdiction. At present, Form 3200-9 refers directly only to the BLM. The proposed revisions of the form would simplify use by both agencies.
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:
84 FR 63673
11/18/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 9801
02/20/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
25
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Commercial Use Permit (43 CFR subpart 3274)
Cooperative Agreement (43 CFR subpart 3217)
Direct Use Leasing (43 CFR subpart 3205)
Exploration Operations Relief and Appeals (43 CFR subpart 3256)
Geothermal Drilling Permit (43 CFR subpart 3261)
3260-2
Geothermal Drilling Permit
Geothermal Sundry Notice (43 CFR subpart 3252)
3260-3
Geothermal Sundry Notice
Geothermal Well Completion Report (43 CFR subpart 3264)
3260-4
Geothermal Well Completion Report
Lease Consolidation (43 CFR subpart 3210)
Lease Issuance (43 CFR subpart 3206)
Lease Reinstatement (43 CFR subpart 3213)
Lease Relinquishment, Termination, and Cancellation (43 CFR subpart 3213)
Lease Suspensions and Royalty Rate Reductions (43 CFR subpart 3212)
Lease Terms and Extensions (43 CFR subpart 3207)
Lessee Qualifications (43 CFR subpart 3202)
Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations (43 CFR subpart 3276)
3260-5
Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations
Nomination of Lands for Competitive Geothermal Leasing (43 CFR subpart 3203)
3203-1
Nomination of Lands for Competitive Geothermal Leasing
Noncompetitive Leasing Other Than Direct Use Leases (43 CFR subpart 3204)
Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Exploration Operations (43 CFR subpart 3251)
3200-9
Notice of Intent to Conduct Geothermal Resource Exploration Operations
Participating Area (43 CFR subpart 3282)
Relinquishment, Assignment, or Transfer of a Site License (43 CFR subpart 3273)
Reports: Exploration Operations (43 CFR subpart 3253)
Site License Application (43 CFR subpart 3273)
Unit Agreement (43 CFR subpart 3281)
Unit Agreement Modifications (43 CFR subpart 3283)
Utilization Plans and Facility Construction Permits (43 CFR subpart 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
913
913
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,409
5,409
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
84,985
83,260
0
0
1,725
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$278,886
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Chandra Little 202 912-7403 cclittle@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:
02/20/2020
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