Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources: Transfers and Assignments (43 CFR Subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3000-3a Transfer of Operating Rights / Geothermal Resources Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 3000-3a Transfer of Operating Rights / Oil and Gas Leases Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 3000-3 Assignment of Record Title Interest / Geothermal Resources Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 3000-3 Assignment of Record Title Interest / Oil and Gas Leases Form and Instruction	Modified
30-day notice 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-06-03
Supporting statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-05-20
60-day notice 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-03-18
National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Act.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-08
43 CFR Subpart 3216.doc Supplementary Document	2009-04-03
43 CFR Subpart 3135.doc Supplementary Document	2009-04-03
43 CFR Subpart 3106.doc Supplementary Document	2009-04-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
188881	Transfer of Operating Rights / Geothermal Resources Form and Instruction	Modified
188879	Transfer of Operating Rights / Oil and Gas Leases Form and Instruction	Modified
188877	Assignment of Record Title Interest / Geothermal Resources Form and Instruction	Modified
10487	Assignment of Record Title Interest / Oil and Gas Leases Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0034	ICR Reference No: 201410-1004-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201111-1004-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources: Transfers and Assignments (43 CFR Subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/06/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/03/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2015
Responses	14,041	0	10,933
Time Burden (Hours)	7,021	0	5,467
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,263,690	0	929,305

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Abstract: BLM collects this information to determine if a proposed transfer or assignment of an interest in oil, gas, or geothermal resources is in accordance with applicable statues and regulations. Form 3000-3 is used when the lessee wants to transfer an interest by assignment of record title. Form 3003-3a is used when a lessee wants to transfer operating rights (i.e., enter into a sublease).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 1001 - 1025 Name of Law: Geothermal Steam Act of 1970
   US Code: 30 USC 341 - 359 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of Acquired Lands
   US Code: 42 USC 6506a Name of Law: National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Act
   US Code: 40 USC 171 et seq. Name of Law: Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949
   US Code: 30 USC 181 et seq. Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
  

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:
	80 FR 1047	01/08/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 31617	06/03/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Assignment of Record Title Interest / Oil and Gas Leases	3000-3	Assignment of Record Title Interest in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources
Assignment of Record Title Interest / Geothermal Resources	3000-3	Assignment of Record Title Interest in a Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources
Transfer of Operating Rights / Geothermal Resources	3000-3a	Transfer of Operating Rights (Sublease) in a Lease for OIl and Gas or Geothermal Resources
Transfer of Operating Rights / Oil and Gas Leases	3000-3a	Transfer of Operating Rights (Sublease) in a Lease for OIl and Gas or Geothermal Resources

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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	14,041	10,933	0	0	3,108	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,021	5,467	0	0	1,554	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,263,690	929,305	0	0	334,385	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are no program changes. The adjustments in responses and burden hours are due to the BLM's recent experience with this control number. In addition, the fixed cost-recovery fee has been increased from $85 to $90 per response for all four collection activities. Cumulatively, this adjustment increases the estimated non-hour cost burden by $334,385 (from $929,305 to $1,263,690).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $240,453

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 06/03/2015

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