30 CFR 773 - Requirements for permits and permit processing

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
773ASrenewal.06.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-01-04
Section 513.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-01
Section 510.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-01
Section 507.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-01
Section 506.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-01
Section 102.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-01
Part 773.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45857	773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - SRAs	New
45855	773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - Industry	New
45854	773.19(b) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - SRAs	New
45853	773.14 - Eligibility for provisionally issued permits - SRAs	New
45852	773.14 - Eligibility for provisionally issued permits - Industry	New
45851	773.12 - Permit eligibility determination - SRAs	New
45850	773.10 - Review of permit history - SRAs	New
45849	773.7 - Review of permit applications - SRAs	New
45848	773.6 - Public participation in permit processing - SRAs	New
11406	773.6 - Public Participation in permit processing - Industry	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1029-0115	ICR Reference No: 200611-1029-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200312-1029-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/OSMRE	Agency Tracking No: Part 773-Extension
Title: 30 CFR 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: 02/21/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/12/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2007
Responses	4,431	0	324
Time Burden (Hours)	34,650	0	11,058
Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,040	0	12,000

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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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 95 - 87 102, 506, 507, 510, 513 Name of Law: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 53476	09/11/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 1559	01/12/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - Industry
773.12 - Permit eligibility determination - SRAs
773.10 - Review of permit history - SRAs
773.14 - Eligibility for provisionally issued permits - Industry
773.19(e) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - SRAs
773.6 - Public participation in permit processing - SRAs
773.14 - Eligibility for provisionally issued permits - SRAs
773.7 - Review of permit applications - SRAs
773.19(b) - Permit issuance and right of renewal - SRAs
773.6 - Public Participation in permit processing - Industry

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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	4,431	324	0	2,964	1,143	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	34,650	11,058	0	23,712	-120	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,040	12,000	0	0	1,040	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: OSM identified a previously omitted burden for regulatory authorities to review and prepare a written determination whether permit applications are administratively complete.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $44,145

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: 01/12/2007

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