Oil and Gas Leasing: National Petroleum Reserve -- Alaska (43 CFR part 3130)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
07/01/2024
04/23/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency; however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed. The Agency is required to calculate burden based on the estimated burden for the three-year period approved by this ICR and not based on the actual burden of the previous three years.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2026
24
0
21
223
0
220
1,320
0
0
Abstract: This control number covers paperwork requirements for operators and operating rights owners in the National Petroleum ReserveâAlaska (NPRA). In accordance with the National Petroleum Reserves Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6501 through 6508) and regulations at 43 CFR 3130, 3133, 3135, 3137, and 3138, a respondent may apply to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a competitive oil and gas lease and may propose a unit agreement that meets the requirements for unitized exploration and development of oil and gas resources of the NPRA. This request is being submitted to OMB in association with the BLMâs final rule pertaining to fluid mineral leasing requirements (RIN 1004-AE80).
US Code:
42 USC 6501 - 6508
Name of Law: National Petroleum Reserves Production Act
The burden changes result from revised information collection requirements contained in the final rule; these are captured as program changes. The adjustments result from more accurate burden estimates.
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.
NFRM 1004-AE80-Fluid Minerals Leases and Leasing Process PUBLLISHED.pdf
1004-0196 Supporting Statement (NFRM AE80) OMB.docx
42 U.S.C. 6501 - 6508.htm
43 CFR part 3130.doc
Statement for additional committed tract or tracts are added to the unit under paragraph (a)(2) (43 CFR 3137.86(a)(3))