In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for 3
years. However, OMB notes that the burden hours for form 3160-5,
which is being removed from this collection, differ significantly
between 1004-0207 and 1004-0137. Before BLM submits 1004-0137 for
renewal, the agency should seek specific public input on the
correct burdens hours for form 3160-5, and should provide in the
supporting statement to OMB an explanation for any change in burden
hours.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2020
93,975
0
274,886
69,640
0
578,240
0
0
4,891,972
This control number enables the Bureau
of Land Management (BLM) to collect information about Federal and
Indian (except Osage Tribe) onshore oil and gas leases. The
information facilitates accurate measurement of oil and gas,
production accountability, payment of royalties that are due, and
prevention of theft and loss.
The program changes are due to
the BLM’s transfer of IC activities that involve use of Form 3160-5
(Sundry Notices and Reports on Wells) to control number 1004-0137.
The BLM obtained OMB clearance for these transfers in the recent
renewal of control number 1004-0137. The adjustments are due to the
BLM's recent experience.
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.