In its next request for OMB approval, the agency shall describe efforts to consult with persons outside the agency to obtain their views on the availability of data, frequency of collection, the clarity fo instrictions, and on the data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or reported. The agency shall also describe the outcome of such consultations and specifically address comments received on cost and hour burden, if applicable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
09/30/2005
2,880
0
1,110
6,835
0
4,600
0
0
0
The regulations at 43 CFR Parts 3100, 3120, 3150 contain procedure for obtaining a lease to explore for, develop, and produce oil and gas resource on Federal lands. The BLM needs the information for issuing and monitoring oil and gas.
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:
(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;
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.