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OMB Control No:
1029-0027
ICR Reference No:
201507-1029-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201206-1029-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/OSMRE
Agency Tracking No:
30 CFR 740 - ext.
Title:
30 CFR Part 740 - General Requirements for Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations on Federal Lands
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 without change
Conclusion Date:
01/10/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/09/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2016
Responses
12
0
10
Time Burden (Hours)
2,205
0
925
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This information collection clearance package is being submitted by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) to request permission to continue the collection of information associated with 30 CFR Part 740 of the OSMRE permanent regulatory program. The regulations govern the issuance of permit applications to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations of Federal lands and to applications for revision or renewals of permits. The information collection requirements contained in 30 CFR part 740 are needed to meet the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
30 USC 1201
Name of Law: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
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:
80 FR 46601
08/05/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 76573
12/09/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
740.13(b) - Permits (Industry)
740.13(c)-(f) - Permits (SRAs)
740.15 - Bonds on Federal lands (Industry)
740.19 - Performance Standards (Industry)
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
12
10
0
0
2
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,205
925
0
0
1,280
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:
OSMRE is seeking approval from OMB to continue the collection of information required under 30 CFR part 740. This request increases the burden hour estimates by 1,280 hours due to an increase in use and a reestimate in the time required for respondents to prepare the information needed in 30 CFR 740.13 as adjustments.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$64,450
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:
John Trelease 202 208-2783 jtrelease@osmre.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:
12/09/2015
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