Measurement of Gas (43 CFR Subpart 3175)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3175 supporting statement 10 28 2016.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-10-28
Extension of Comment Period.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
224005	Gas Analysis -- Extended Gas Analysis (43 CFR 3175.119)	New
224004	Gas Analysis -- Composite Sampling (43 CFR 3175.115(b)(5))	New
224003	Gas Analysis -- Spot Sampling (43 CFR 3175.115(a) and 3175.115(b))	New
223994	Maintenance of Data at an FMP (43 CFR 3175.91(d) and 3175.101(c))	New
223745	Gas Chromatograph Verification -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.118(c) and (d)) ANNUAL	New
223744	On-line Gas Chromatogrraph Specifications -- Submission (43 CFR 3175.117(c)) ANNUAL	New
223743	O-ring and Lubricant Composition for the Floating Piston Method -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.114(a)(3)) ANNUAL	New
223742	Evacuation and Pre-charge for the Helium Pop Method -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.114(a)(2)) ANNUAL	New
223741	Sample Separator Cleaning -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.113(d)(1) ANNUAL	New
223739	Sample Cylinder Cleaning -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.113(c)(3)) ANNUAL	New
223738	Schedule for Spot Sampling (43 CFR 3175.113(b)) ANNUAL	New
223736	Notification of Verification (43 CFR 3175.92(e) and 3175.102(f)) ANNUAL	New
223735	Request for Extension of Time for a Detailed Meter Tube Inspection (43 CFR 3175.80(i)) ANNUAL	New
223734	Detailed Inspection of Meter Tubes -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.80(i) and (j)) ANNUAL	New
223733	Basic Inspection of Meter Tubes -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.80(h)(5) ANNUAL	New
223731	Accounting Systems -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.49) ANNUAL	New
223730	Accounting Systems -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 1375.49) ONE-TIME	New
223729	Linear Measurement Devices -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.48) ANNUAL	New
223726	Flow-Computer Software -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.44 and 3175.140) ANNUAL	New
223725	Transducers -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.43 and 3175.130) ANNUAL	New
195845	Gas Analysis Report -- Entry of Data into the Gas Analysis Reporting and Verification System (43 CFR 3175.120(f)) ANNUAL	Modified
195843	Configuration Log -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.104(b)) ANNUAL	Modified
195842	Quantity Transaction Record -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.104(a)) ANNUAL	Modified
195838	Linear Measurement Devices -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.48) ONE-TIME	Modified
195837	Redundancy Verification Check for Electronic Gas Measurement Systems (43 CFR 3175.102(e)(2) ANNUAL	Modified
195836	Retention of Test Equipment Recertification On-Site	Removed
195835	Schedule of Basic Meter Tube Inspection (43 CFR 3175.80(h)(3)) ANNUAL	Modified
195834	Orifice Plate Inspection Report	Removed
195833	Differential Primary Devices Other Than Flange-Tapped Orifice Plates -- Test Data Collection and Submission for ExIsting Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.47) ONE-TIME	Modified
195832	Isolating Flow Conditioners -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.46) ONE-TIME	Modified
195831	Flow-Computer Software -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.44 and 3175.140) ONE-TIME	Modified
195830	Tranducers -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.43 and 3175.130) ONE-TIME	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0210	ICR Reference No: 201701-1004-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201606-1004-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Measurement of Gas (43 CFR Subpart 3175)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/17/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/17/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	430,782	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	95,068	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,600,894	0	0

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Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing a rule that replaces Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 5, Measurement of Gas with new regulations codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. This rule also updates the BLM's regulations pertaining to gas measurement, taking into account changes in the gas industry's measurement technologies and standards. The information collection activities in this rule will assist the BLM in ensuring the accurate measurement and proper reporting of natural gas removed or sold from Federal and Indian leases, units, unit participating areas, and areas subject to communitization agreements. The respondents are operators, lessees, purchasers, and transporters.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 2101 Name of Law: Indian Mineral Development Act
   US Code: 43 USC 1701 et seq. Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
   US Code: 30 USC 181 et seq. Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act
   US Code: 30 USC 1701 et seq. Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
   US Code: 30 USC 351-359 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
   US Code: 25 USC 396 and 396a Name of Law: Indian Mineral Leasing Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1004-AE17	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 81516	10/24/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 30

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Gas Analysis Report -- Entry of Data into the Gas Analysis Reporting and Verification System (43 CFR 3175.120(f)) ANNUAL
Configuration Log -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.104(b)) ANNUAL
Linear Measurement Devices -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.48) ONE-TIME
Quantity Transaction Record -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.104(a)) ANNUAL
Gas Chromatograph Verification -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.118(c) and (d)) ANNUAL
Gas Analysis -- Extended Gas Analysis (43 CFR 3175.119)
On-line Gas Chromatogrraph Specifications -- Submission (43 CFR 3175.117(c)) ANNUAL
Flow-Computer Software -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.44 and 3175.140) ANNUAL
Linear Measurement Devices -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.48) ANNUAL
Basic Inspection of Meter Tubes -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.80(h)(5) ANNUAL
Detailed Inspection of Meter Tubes -- Data Collection and Submission (43 CFR 3175.80(i) and (j)) ANNUAL
O-ring and Lubricant Composition for the Floating Piston Method -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.114(a)(3)) ANNUAL
Sample Cylinder Cleaning -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.113(c)(3)) ANNUAL
Maintenance of Data at an FMP (43 CFR 3175.91(d) and 3175.101(c))
Gas Analysis -- Composite Sampling (43 CFR 3175.115(b)(5))
Orifice Plate Inspection Report
Accounting Systems -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.49) ANNUAL
Transducers -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Future Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.43 and 3175.130) ANNUAL
Retention of Test Equipment Recertification On-Site
Differential Primary Devices Other Than Flange-Tapped Orifice Plates -- Test Data Collection and Submission for ExIsting Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.47) ONE-TIME
Flow-Computer Software -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.44 and 3175.140) ONE-TIME
Schedule of Basic Meter Tube Inspection (43 CFR 3175.80(h)(3)) ANNUAL
Redundancy Verification Check for Electronic Gas Measurement Systems (43 CFR 3175.102(e)(2) ANNUAL
Accounting Systems -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 1375.49) ONE-TIME
Request for Extension of Time for a Detailed Meter Tube Inspection (43 CFR 3175.80(i)) ANNUAL
Notification of Verification (43 CFR 3175.92(e) and 3175.102(f)) ANNUAL
Schedule for Spot Sampling (43 CFR 3175.113(b)) ANNUAL
Sample Separator Cleaning -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.113(d)(1) ANNUAL
Evacuation and Pre-charge for the Helium Pop Method -- Documentation (43 CFR 3175.114(a)(2)) ANNUAL
Gas Analysis -- Spot Sampling (43 CFR 3175.115(a) and 3175.115(b))
Isolating Flow Conditioners -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.46) ONE-TIME
Tranducers -- Test Data Collection and Submission for Existing Makes and Models (43 CFR 3175.43 and 3175.130) ONE-TIME

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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	430,782	0	0	430,782	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	95,068	0	0	95,068	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,600,894	0	0	24,600,894	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The final rule will result in program changes that are necessary to update, authorize, and regulate gas measurement information collection activities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,540,331

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: 10/28/2016

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