The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
manages the leasing and development of geothermal resources. The
BLM uses this information to approve lease activities for
geothermal resource and unit agreements, process nominations for
geothermal lease sales, and monitor compliance with granted
approvals.
The 2007 renewal request
mistakenly did not mention Form 3203-1, Nomination of Land for
Competitive Leasing, although the information collection
requirements in the pertinent regulations (i.e., 43 CFR
3203.5(a)(1)(i), 3203.10, 3203.11(a), and 3203.12) were discussed
and analyzed. We are including Form 3203-1 in this renewal request.
The 2007 renewal request mistakenly included an analysis of the
hour and wage burdens of 43 CFR subpart 3211 (Filing and Processing
Fees, Rent, Direct Use Fees, and Royalties). The information
collection burdens of the regulations in that subpart consist
solely of processing and filing fees, and those burdens are fully
analyzed under Item No. 13 of this supporting statement.
Consequently, these burdens are omitted from Item Nos. 12 and 14 of
this supporting statement. The 2007 renewal request mistakenly
included an analysis of information collection at 43 CFR subparts
3214 and 3215 (respectively, Personal and Surety Bonds and Bond
Release, Termination, and Collection). The regulations in those
subparts entail no information collection burden other than that
necessary to identify the respondent, the respondents address, the
date and the nature of the instrument. Therefore, under 5 CFR
1320.3(h), we have not included those regulations in this renewal
request. The 2007 renewal request included an analysis of the
information collection burdens at 43 CFR subpart 3216 (Transfers).
As provided by 43 CFR 3216.14, respondents must use Form 3000-3 to
request to transfer record title, and they must use Form 3000-3a to
request to transfer operating rights. These forms are approved
under OMB control number 1004-0034. The dual use of these forms for
geothermal resources, as well as oil and gas resources, was
discussed, and the burdens for both purposes included, in the
information collection request for that OMB control number. For
this reason, the information collection requirements at 43 CFR
subpart 3216 are omitted from this supporting statement. The 2007
renewal request mistakenly did not include the collection of
information involved in the relinquishment, assignment, or transfer
of a site license under 43 CFR subpart 3273. This collection of
information is included in this renewal request. The 2007 renewal
request mistakenly did not mention Form 3260-5, Monthly Report of
Geothermal Operations, although the information collection
requirements in the pertinent regulations (i.e., 43 CFR subpart
3276) were discussed and analyzed. We are including Form 3260-5 in
this renewal request.
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.
Form 3260-5 Monthly Report of Geothermal Operations (43 CFR 3276)
30-day notice.pdf
supporting statement.doc
Direct Use Leasing (43 CFR 3205)