Measurement of Gas (43 CFR Subpart 3175)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1004-0210 Supporting Statement 2023 Renewal OMB.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Available
1004-0210 30-day FRN PUBLISHED.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-04-07	Repair queued
1004-0210 60-day FRN PUBLISHED.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
43 CFR Part 3170 Subpart 3175.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
Mineral Leasing Act, 30 U.S.C. 181.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands, 30 U.S.C. 351.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Available
Indian Mineral Leasing Act, 25 U.S.C. 396a.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
Indian Mineral Development Act, 25 U.S.C. 2101.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act, 30 U.S.C. 1701.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
Federal Land Policy and Management Act, 43 U.S.C. 1701.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued
25 USC 396 Leases of allotted lands for mining purposes.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-30	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

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

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0210	ICR Reference No: 202303-1004-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201810-1004-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Measurement of Gas (43 CFR Subpart 3175)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/01/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/07/2023
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2024
Responses	430,782	0	430,782
Time Burden (Hours)	95,068	0	95,068
Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,600,894	0	24,600,894

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Abstract: The BLM is requesting renewal of a control number that pertains to the accurate measurement and proper reporting of all natural gas removed or sold from Federal and Indian leases, units, unit participating areas, and areas subject to communitization agreements. This OMB Control Number is currently scheduled to expire on April 30, 2023. The BLM request that OMB renew this OMB Control Number for an additional three years.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 68516	11/15/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 20903	04/07/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

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

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	430,782	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	95,068	95,068	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,600,894	24,600,894	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,517,302

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: 04/07/2023

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