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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1018-0162
ICR Reference No:
201612-1018-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201606-1018-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/FWS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Management of Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights, 50 CFR 29, Subpart D
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:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/14/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/14/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
Responses
934
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
18,122
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Service is finalizing regulations governing the exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights in order to improve our ability to protect refuge resources, visitors, and the general public's health and safety from potential impacts associated with non-Federal oil and gas operations located within U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge units. The existing non-Federal oil and gas regulations have remained unchanged for more than 50 years and provide vague guidance to staff and operators. This final rule will make the regulations consistent with existing policies and industry practices. It is designed to provide regulatory clarity and guidance to oil and gas operators and refuge staff, provide a simple process for compliance, incorporate technological improvements in exploration and drilling technology, and ensure that non-Federal oil and gas operations are conducted in a manner that avoids or minimizes adverse effects on refuge resources.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 668dd
Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act as amended by the NWRS Improvement Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1018-AX36
Final or interim final rulemaking
81 FR 79948
11/14/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
23
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Accessing Oil and Gas Rights from Non-Federal Surface Location
Change of Operator - Acquiring Operator's Acceptance of an Existing Permit
Change of Operator - Acquiring Operator's Requirements for Wells Not Under a Service Permit
FWS Form 3-2469
Oil and Gas Operations Special Use Permit Application
Change of Operator - Transferring Operator Notification
Extension to Well Plugging - Application for Permit
FWS Form 3-2469
Oil and Gas Operations Special Use Permit Application
Extension to Well Plugging - Modification
FWS Form 3-2469
Oil and Gas Operations Special Use Permit Application
Financial Assurance
Identification of Wells and Related Facilities
Notification - Accidents Involiving Serious Injuries/Death and Fires/Spills
Notification - Chemical Disclosure of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids uploaded to FracFocus
Notification - Injuries/Mortality to Fish and Wildlife and Threatened/Endangered Plants
Operations Permit Application
FWS Form 3-2469
Oil and Gas Operations Special Use Permit Application
Permit Modifications
Pre-Application Meeting for Operations Permit
Pre-Existing Operations
Public Information - Affidavit in Support of Claim of Confidentiality
Public Information - Confidential Information
Public Information - Generic Chemical Name Disclosure
Public Information - Maintenance of Confidential Information
Report - Verify Compliance with Permits
Temporary Access Permit Application
FWS Form 3-2469
Oil and Gas Operations Special Use Permit Application
Third-Party Monitor Report
Written Report - Accidents Involving Serious Injuries/Deaths and Fires/Spills
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
934
0
0
934
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
18,122
0
0
18,122
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
This is a new information collection because of changing regulations. This rule revises the existing regulations at subpart C, part 29, of title 50 of the CFR and adds new regulations at subpart D of 50 CFR part 29 to govern the exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights within refuges outside of Alaska. This revision improves the effectiveness of the Fish and Wildlife Service in protecting refuge resources and uses from unnecessary impacts by non-Federal oil and gas operations. Collecting this information will ensure the Service adequately regulates the exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights within refuge boundaries for the purpose of protecting wildlife and habitat, water qualify and quantity, wildlife dependent recreational opportunities, and the health and safety of visitors and employees on Refuge lands.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$401,136
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:
Hope Grey 703 358-2482 hope_grey@fws.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:
10/25/2016
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