The BLM collects information from
applicants for Federal mineral interests beneath privately-owned
surface estates. The BLM uses the information to determine if the
applicants meet the requirements of Section 209(b) of the FLPMA (43
USC 1719(b)), which authorizes the conveyance of such mineral
interests.
US Code:
43
USC 1719(b) Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management
Act
Adjustments in burden hours and
costs are due to increases in the number of respondents, and due to
incorporation of data from the Bureeau of Labor Statistics into the
burden calculations.
$28,216
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Jeff Holdren 202 452-7779
jeff_holdren@blm.gov
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:
(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.