Oil Shale Management (43 CFR Parts 3900, 3910, 3920, and 3930)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1004-0201 30-day FRN PUBLISHED.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-11
1004-0201 60-day FRN PUBLISHED.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-04
FRN Minerals Management Adjustment of Cost Recovery Fees 9_28_2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-04
43 CFR Part 3000.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-04
1004-0201 Supporting Statement Oil Shale (2024 Renewal) OMB.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-12-05
Minerals Management Adjustment of Cost Recovery Fees 10.09.2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-21
43 CFR Part 3930.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-24
43 CFR Part 3920.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-24
43 CFR Part 3910.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-24
43 CFR Part 3900.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-24
30 U.S.C. 241.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-10-24
42 U.S.C. 15927.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-10-24
Section 369 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
199831	Notice Seeking Participation in an Exploration License (43 CFR 3910.31(f))	Unchanged
199723	Application for Waiver, Suspension, or Reduction of Rental or Payment In Lieu of Production; Application for Reduction in Rate of Royalty; or Application for Waiver of Royalty (43 CFR 3903.54(b))	Unchanged
199721	Application for a Lease -- Corporations (43 CFR 3902.25, 3922.20, and 3922.30)	Unchanged
199719	Application for a Lease -- Associations, Including Partnerships (43 CFR 3902.24, 3922.20, and 3922.30)	Unchanged
185514	Plan of Development (3931.11)	Unchanged
185513	Production and Sale Records (43 CFR 3935.10)	Unchanged
185512	Relinquishment of Lease or Exploration License (43 CFR 3934.10)	Unchanged
185511	Request for Approval of Assignment or Sublease of Record Title or Notice of Overriding Royalty Interest Assignment (43 CFR Subpart 3933)	Modified
185501	Application for Modification of Lease Size (43 CFR 3932.10, 3932.20, and 3932.30)	Unchanged
185499	Records of Core or Test Hole Samples and Cuttings (43 CFR 3931.80)	Unchanged
185498	Production Maps and Production Reports (43 CFR 3931.70)	Unchanged
185497	Modification of Approved Exploration Plan or Plan of Development (43 CFR 3931.50)	Unchanged
185495	Exploration Plan (43 CFR 3931.41)	Unchanged
185493	Application for Suspension of Lease Operations and Production (43 CFR 3931.30)	Unchanged
185492	New Geologic Information (43 CFR 3930.20(b))	Unchanged
185491	Drill and Geophysical Logs (43 CFR 3930.11(b))	Unchanged
185490	Application to Convert Research, Development, and Demonstration Lease to Commercial Lease (43 CFR 3926.10(c))	Unchanged
185489	Sealed Bid (43 CFR 3924.10)	Unchanged
185488	Application for a Lease -- Individuals (43 CFR 3902.23, 3922.20, and 3922.30)	Unchanged
185487	Response to Call for Expression of Leasing Interest (43 CFR 3921.30)	Unchanged
185486	Data Obtained Under an Exploration License (43 CFR 3910.44)	Unchanged
185484	Application for an Exploration License (43 CFR 3910.31(a) through (e))	Modified
185483	Bonding Requirements (43 CFR Subpart 3904)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0201	ICR Reference No: 202312-1004-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202101-1004-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No: 2024 Renewal
Title: Oil Shale Management (43 CFR Parts 3900, 3910, 3920, and 3930)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/11/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2024
Responses	24	24
Time Burden (Hours)	1,795	1,795
Cost Burden (Dollars)	526,737	526,667

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Abstract: This control number applies to the exploration, development, and utilization of oil shale resources on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed public lands. Currently, the only oil shale leases issued by the BLM are research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) leases. However, the BLM regulations provide a framework for commercial oil shale leasing and additionally include provisions for conversion of RD&D leases to commercial leases. Section 369 of the Energy Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 15927) addresses oil shale development and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish regulations for a commercial leasing program for oil shale. The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 241(a)) provides the authority for the BLM to allow for the exploration, development, and utilization of oil shale resources on the BLM-managed public lands. Additional statutory authorities for the oil shale program are: (1) The Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 (30 U.S.C. 351-359); and (2) The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., including 43 U.S.C. 1732). The information collection requirements are contained in 43 CFR Part 3900, 3910, 3920, and 3930. OMB Control Number 1004-0201 is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2024. The BLM request that OMB renew this OMB control number for an additional three (3) years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1701 - 1785 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
   US Code: 30 USC 351 - 359 Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
   US Code: 30 USC 241(a) Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act
   US Code: 42 USC 15927 Name of Law: Energy Policy 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:
	88 FR 62592	09/12/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 85908	12/11/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 23

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Modification of Lease Size (43 CFR 3932.10, 3932.20, and 3932.30)
Application for Suspension of Lease Operations and Production (43 CFR 3931.30)
Application for Waiver, Suspension, or Reduction of Rental or Payment In Lieu of Production; Application for Reduction in Rate of Royalty; or Application for Waiver of Royalty (43 CFR 3903.54(b))
Application for a Lease -- Associations, Including Partnerships (43 CFR 3902.24, 3922.20, and 3922.30)
Application for a Lease -- Corporations (43 CFR 3902.25, 3922.20, and 3922.30)
Application for a Lease -- Individuals (43 CFR 3902.23, 3922.20, and 3922.30)
Application for an Exploration License (43 CFR 3910.31(a) through (e))
Application to Convert Research, Development, and Demonstration Lease to Commercial Lease (43 CFR 3926.10(c))
Bonding Requirements (43 CFR Subpart 3904)
Data Obtained Under an Exploration License (43 CFR 3910.44)
Drill and Geophysical Logs (43 CFR 3930.11(b))
Exploration Plan (43 CFR 3931.41)
Modification of Approved Exploration Plan or Plan of Development (43 CFR 3931.50)
New Geologic Information (43 CFR 3930.20(b))
Notice Seeking Participation in an Exploration License (43 CFR 3910.31(f))
Plan of Development (3931.11)
Production Maps and Production Reports (43 CFR 3931.70)
Production and Sale Records (43 CFR 3935.10)
Records of Core or Test Hole Samples and Cuttings (43 CFR 3931.80)
Relinquishment of Lease or Exploration License (43 CFR 3934.10)
Request for Approval of Assignment or Sublease of Record Title or Notice of Overriding Royalty Interest Assignment (43 CFR Subpart 3933)
Response to Call for Expression of Leasing Interest (43 CFR 3921.30)
Sealed Bid (43 CFR 3924.10)

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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	24	24	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,795	1,795	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	526,737	526,667	0	70	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: $924,383

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: 12/11/2023

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