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OMB Control No:
1029-0115
ICR Reference No:
201810-1029-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201512-1029-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/OSMRE
Agency Tracking No:
Part 773-ext.
Title:
30 CFR Part 773 - Requirements for Permits and Permit Processing
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:
02/11/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/06/2018
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
02/28/2022
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2019
Responses
5,021
0
5,898
Time Burden (Hours)
56,078
0
39,224
Cost Burden (Dollars)
99,000
0
100,500
Abstract:
The collection activities for this Part ensure that the public has the opportunity to review permit applications prior to their approval, and that applicants for permanent program permits or their associates who are in violation of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act do not receive surface coal mining permits pending resolution of their violations. This collection request includes permit applicant processing fees in Federal Program States and on Indian lands.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
30 USC 1201 et seq.
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:
83 FR 45140
09/05/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 62897
12/06/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
12
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
736.25 and 750.25 - Permit fees - Industry
773.10 - Review of permit history - SRAs
773.12 - Permit eligibility determination - SRAs
773.14 - Eligibility for provisionally issued permits - Industry
773.14 - Eligibility for provisionally issued permits - SRAs
773.19(b) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - SRAs
773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - Industry
773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - SRAs
773.6 - Public participation in permit processing - Industry
773.6(a), (b), (d) - Public participation in permit processing - SRAs
773.6(c) - Informal Conferences
773.7 - Review of permit applications - SRAs
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
5,021
5,898
0
0
-877
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
56,078
39,224
0
0
16,854
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
99,000
100,500
0
0
-1,500
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:
This information collection request results in an increase of 16,854 hours due to an increase in the estimated time required for State regulatory authorities to conduct an administrative completeness review of each permit application. This collection request also results in a modest reduction of $1,500 in non-wage costs due to a reduction in the number of surface coal mining applications being submitted.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$35,457
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?
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:
12/06/2018
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