The Bureau of Land Management and the
U.S. Forest Service collect this information in order to ensure
that geophysical exploration is conducted in a manner consistent
with statutes, regulations, land use plans, and environmental
documents.
US Code:
30
USC 181 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act
US Code: 30
USC 341 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
US Code: 42
USC 4321 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act
US Code: 43
USC 1701 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management
Act
US Code: 30
USC 181 Name of Law: Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform
Act
We have separated the "Notice
of Intent and Request to Conduct Geophysical Exploration
Operations" into two categories: one for Alaska and one for
locations outside Alaska. The reason for this program change is the
non-hour costs that apply to such collections in Alaska only.
$625,197
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Jean Sonneman 202 785-6577
jean_sonneman@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.