Oil and Gas, or Geothermal Resources: Transfers and Assignments (43 CFR Subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/01/2021
05/05/2021
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2024
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2021
8,818
0
17,626
4,410
0
8,814
881,800
0
1,674,470
This collection of information enables the BLM to process assignments of record title interest and transfers of operating rights in a lease for oil and gas or geothermal resources. Each assignment or transfer is a contract between private parties but, by law, must be approved by the Secretary. The BLM uses information about assignments and transfers to prevent unlawful extraction of mineral resources, to ensure prompt payment of rentals and royalties for the rights obtained under a Federal lease, and to ensure that leases are not encumbered with agreements that cause the minerals to be uneconomical to produce, resulting in lost revenues to the Federal Government. The information also enables the BLM to ensure the assignee or transferee is in compliance with the bonding requirements, when necessary, before approval of the transfer or assignment. Form 3000-003 is used to transfer record title interest (i.e., primary ownership of a lease or the lesseeâs interest). Form 3003-003a is used to transfer operating rights interest (i.e., also referred to as working interest or a sublease). This request is to extend for an additional three years OMBâs approval for this collection of information.
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
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
There are no changes to the forms under this OMB control number. The only program change is due to an increase in cost-recovery fees (from $95 to $100 per filing). The estimated annual responses have been adjusted downward by 8,808, from 17,626 to 8,818 responses. These adjustments have decreased the hour burden by 4,404, from 8,814 to 4,410 hours. Similarly, the non-hour cost burdens have been adjusted downward by $792,670, from $1,674,470 to $881,800. This downward adjustment in costs is offset by a $44,090 increase due to an increase in fees. The adjustments are due to decreases in the number of responses, and the program change is due to an increase cost-recovery fees, from $95 to $100.
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.
Transfer of Operating Rights / Geothermal Resources