PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF, 30 CFR PART 280

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1010-0072	ICR Reference No: 198911-1010-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198807-1010-005
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BOEM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF, 30 CFR PART 280
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: 01/04/1990
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/1989
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information request has been approved through 01/31/91. Should the Minerals Management Service (MMS) resubmit this information request to OMB for approval, MMS should address the following issues: (1) Explain how the Secretary of Interior specifically uses the information collected to "balance such development (of OCS minerals other than oil, gas, sulphur) with protection of the human, marine, and coastal environments (justification statement p.1)," (2) Contact individuals required to submit the information included in this collection to ascertain if there is a manner in which the same information could be collected in a less burdensome manner. The names and telephone numbers of these individuals should be submitted to OMB as part of the justification statement, (3) Explain exactly how MMS uses the information requested under section 280.6(a)(10) and any other information requested, to determine "whether a permit can be issued under section 11 of the OCSLA and for compliance with NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq)" (justification statement p.8), (4) Explain specifically how MMS uses information requested in section 280.8(a)(4) "to make the determinatio required by the OCSLA that activities not jeapardize aquatic life or archaeological resources, result in pollution, creat hazardous or unsafe conditions, or interfere with other uses of the area (page 10

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/1991	01/31/1991	12/31/1989
Responses	62	0	75
Time Burden (Hours)	820	0	829
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO EVALUATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND PROSPECTING PLANS AND TO MONITOR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PERMITS. MONITORING AND EVALUATING ARE NEEDED TO ENSURE THERE ARE NOT ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, PERSONNEL HARM, DAMAGE TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, OR UNREASONABLE INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER USES. RESPONDENTS ARE FEDERAL

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF, 30 CFR PART 280

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	62	75	0	0	-13	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	820	829	0	0	-9	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 11/06/1989

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