Oil and Gas, or Geothermal Resources: Transfers and Assignments (43 CFR Subparts 3106, 3135, and 3216)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
12/30/2025
05/14/2024
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.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
8,818
0
8,818
4,410
0
4,410
1,014,070
0
881,800
This collection of information enables the BLM to process assignments of record title interest and transfers of operating rights in a lease for oil and gas or geothermal resources. Each assignment or transfer is a contract between private parties but, by law, must be approved by the Secretary. The BLM uses information about assignments and transfers to prevent unlawful extraction of mineral resources, to ensure prompt payment of rentals and royalties for the rights obtained under a Federal lease, and to ensure that leases are not encumbered with agreements that cause the minerals to be uneconomical to produce, resulting in lost revenues to the Federal Government. The information also enables the BLM to ensure the assignee or transferee is in compliance with the bonding requirements, when necessary, before approval of the transfer or assignment. Form 3000-003 is used to transfer record title interest (primary ownership of a lease or the lesseeâs interest). Form 3003-003a is used to transfer operating rights interest (also referred to as working interest or a sublease). This request is for OMB to extend, with minor changes to the forms, this OMB Control Number for an additional three (3) years.
US Code:
30 USC 181 et seq.
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
US Code:
42 USC 6506a
Name of Law: National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Act
US Code:
40 USC 171 et seq.
Name of Law: Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949
US Code:
30 USC 1001 - 1025
Name of Law: Geothermal Steam Act of 1970
US Code:
30 USC 341 - 359
Name of Law: Mineral Leasing Act of Acquired Lands
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.
Transfer of Operating Rights / Geothermal Resources