Onshore oil and Gas Operations and Production 43 CFR 3160 AND 3170
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved with change
10/15/2024
04/23/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Since this is a new collection, when the Agency submits a request for renewal, it must include evidence of consultation with respondents to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters.
Lastly, regarding non-form collections in particular and the ICR as a whole, the Agency is required and reminded to provide (1) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (2) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (3) where appropriate, screenshots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to DOI (with the control number and burden statement); (4) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (5) evidence of consultation with respondents (by actively reaching out to stakeholders as permitted by the PRA) to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters; and (6) discussion of how DOI addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
33,621
0
0
260,928
0
0
35,415,000
0
0
Various Federal and Indian mineral leasing statutes authorize the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to grant and manage onshore oil and gas leases on Federal and Indian (except Osage Tribe) lands. In order to fulfill its responsibilities under these statutes, the BLM needs to perform the information collection (IC) activities set forth in the regulations at 43 CFR 3160, 3171, 3172, 3176, and 3177. This request is being submitted to the OMB in association with the BLMâs final rule pertaining to fluid mineral leasing requirements (RIN 1004-AE80). Many of the IC activities have been taken from OMB Control Number 1004-0137.
US Code:
30 USC 223-236b
Name of Law: Chapter 3A, Subchapter IV of the Mineral Leasing Act
US Code:
30 USC 351 360
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
US Code:
30 USC 1701-1759
Name of Law: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act
US Code:
43 USC 1701-1787
Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
US Code:
30 USC 181-196
Name of Law: Chapter 3A, Subchapter I of the Mineral Leasing Act
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.
State Director Review – 43 CFR 3165.3(b)