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OMB Control No:
1004-0162
ICR Reference No:
202311-1004-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202302-1004-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BLM
Agency Tracking No:
NFRM 1004-AE80
Title:
Onshore Geophysical Exploration (43 CFR Part 3150 and 36 CFR Parts 228 and 251)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/01/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/23/2024
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency; however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed. The Agency is required to calculate burden based on the estimated burden for the three-year period approved by this ICR and not based on the actual burden of the previous three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2024
Responses
68
0
68
Time Burden (Hours)
26
0
26
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,150
0
25
Abstract:
This information collection pertains to onshore geophysical exploration on Federal lands. Federal land-management agencies are responsible for regulating geophysical exploration on the Federal surface estate. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulates exploration for oil and gas on lands it manages, and on occasion it regulates such exploration on lands managed by other Federal land-management agencies. The U.S. Forest Service (FS or Forest Service) regulates exploration for various types of minerals, including oil and gas, on lands it manages. This request is for the OMB to renew this OMB control number for an additional three years. It is being submitted to the OMB in association with the BLM’s final rule pertaining to fluid mineral leasing requirements (RIN 1004-AE80).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
30 USC 351-360
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1947
US Code:
42 USC 4321-4347
Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
US Code:
43 USC 1701-1787
Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
US Code:
30 USC 181
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1004-AE80
Final or interim final rulemaking
89 FR 30916
04/23/2024
Federal Register Notices & Comments
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
Data and Information Obtained in Carrying Out Exploration Plan (Alaska only)
NOI and Request to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations / Alaska
BLM Form 3150-4 / FS Form 2800-16
Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations
NOI and Request to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations / Outside Alaska
BLM Form 3150-4 / FS form 2800-16
Notice of Intent and Authorization to Conduct Geophysical Exploration Operations
Notice of Completion of Geophysical Exploration Operations
BLM Form 3150-5 / FS Form 2800-16a
Notice of Completion of Geophysical Exploration Operations
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
68
68
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
26
26
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,150
25
0
1,125
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$41,380,144
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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:
Darrin King 202-693-4129 King.Darrin@dol.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:
04/23/2024
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