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

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 3000-3a Transfer of Operating Rights / Geothermal Resources	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 3000-3a Transfer of Operating Rights / Oil and Gas Leases	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 3000-3 Assignment of Record Title Interest / Geothermal Resources	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 3000-3 Assignment of Record Title Interest / Oil and Gas Leases	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
1004-0034 30-day FRN PUBLISHED.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-05-05	Repair queued
SORN BLM-3 Amendment 63 FR 17376.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-04-05	Repair queued
60-day FRN 1004-0034 (Publilshed).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-03-31	Repair queued
Minerals Management Adjustment of Cost Recover Fees (85 FR 64058).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-03-31	Repair queued
1004-0034 Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources Transfers and Assignments - Supporting Statement for 30dayFRN (2021 Renewal) FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-05-05	Repair queued
National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Act.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-11-08	Repair queued
43 CFR Subpart 3216.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-04-03	Repair queued
43 CFR Subpart 3135.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-04-03	Repair queued
43 CFR Subpart 3106.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-04-03	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
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: 202103-1004-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201711-1004-004
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Oil and Gas, or 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	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/05/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2021
Responses	8,818	17,626
Time Burden (Hours)	4,410	8,814
Cost Burden (Dollars)	881,800	1,674,470

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Abstract: 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 lessee’s 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 OMB’s approval for this collection of information.

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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: 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: 42 USC 6506a Name of Law: National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Act
  

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:
	85 FR 83102	12/21/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 23980	05/05/2021
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 / Geothermal Resources	3000-3	Assignment of Record Title Interest in an Lease for Oil and Gas or Geothermal Resources
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
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 Request	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	8,818	17,626	0	0	-8,808	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,410	8,814	0	0	-4,404	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	881,800	1,674,470	0	44,090	-836,760	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 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $205,062

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 05/05/2021

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