30 CFR 872 - Abandoned mine reclamation funds

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1029-0054.872.30.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-01-17	Repair queued
1029-0054.872.SSA.MG.2024 .docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-01-08	Repair queued
1029-0054 872.60.2023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-01-04	Repair queued
Section 401.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-02-26	Repair queued
Part 872 e-CFR.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-02-26	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
228424	Part 872 - Abandoned Mine Land Funds (Reclamation Plans)		Modified
228287	Part 872 - Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Projects (Organizations)	Instruction	Removed
11314	Part 872 - Abandoned mine reclamation funds		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1029-0054	ICR Reference No: 202309-1029-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202008-1029-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/OSMRE	Agency Tracking No: Part 872 - extension
Title: 30 CFR 872 - Abandoned mine reclamation funds
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: 04/23/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/17/2024
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	04/30/2024
Responses	50	0	101
Time Burden (Hours)	6,250	0	11,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 30 CFR 872 establishes a procedure whereby States and Indian tribes upon reviewing reclamation plans submit written statements announcing the State/Tribe's decision to notify changes in reclamation plans, or not to submit plans and therefore, will not be eligible for Abandoned Mine Land funds.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 1201 et seq. Name of Law: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
   PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 40701 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 40701 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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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:
	88 FR 62597	09/12/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 2977	01/17/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Part 872 - Abandoned Mine Land Funds (Reclamation Plans)
Part 872 - Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Projects (Organizations)
Part 872 - Abandoned mine reclamation funds

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	50	101	0	0	-51	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,250	11,500	0	0	-5,250	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: $89,856

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: 01/17/2024

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